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          News

          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

          Mae Stephens
          News

          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
          News

          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

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Supergrass
Gigs

SUPERGRASS announce 30th anniversary tour for acclaimed album ‘I Should Coco’

September 16, 2024 XS Noize

Supergrass have today announced a series of UK tour dates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their UK No.1, Mercury-nominated debut album, ‘I Should Coco’.  Throughout May 2025, Supergrass will play venues in Glasgow, Nottingham, […]

the reytons
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GARY NEVILLE joins THE REYTONS for upcoming UK & Ireland tour

September 16, 2024 XS Noize

In a shock move, Gary Neville has joined up with chart-topping indie band The Reytons ahead of their UK and Ireland tour next year. Following an apparent injury to bassist Lee Holland, the band announced […]

Shack
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SHACK to release their classic ‘HMS Fable’ for the first time on vinyl

September 16, 2024 XS Noize

One of the most iconic albums to hail from Merseyside. HMS Fable was the third LP released from Shack following 1988’s Zilch and 1995’s Waterpistol. A collection of majestic storytelling in guitar form, written by […]

David Gray’
Gigs

DAVID GRAY announces new album, world tour & shares new single ‘Plus & Minus’

September 13, 2024 XS Noize

David Gray’s story is unlike any other. He spent almost a decade striving to make a breakthrough, and when it happened, it did so in the biggest way imaginable as White Ladder became one of […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN announce ‘Danse Macabre – De Luxe’ & share new track ‘New Moon (Dark Phase)’

September 13, 2024 XS Noize

With the first anniversary of their celebrated album DANSE MACABRE approaching, Duran Duran announces DANSE MACABRE—DE LUXE, a revamped version of the original, set for digital release on 11 October and CD and box set […]

UTAH SAINTS
News

UTAH SAINTS to reissue their eponymous debut album on the 19th of October for National Album Day

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Pioneering UK electronic dance music artists UTAH SAINTS reissue their eponymous debut album on the 19th of October for National Album Day. Utah Saints are one of the most important acts since the inception of […]

Courteeners
Gigs

COURTEENERS Unveil Title Track ‘Pink Cactus Café’ from Upcoming Album Ahead of November UK Arena Tour

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Courteeners have released the title track from their forthcoming seventh album, Pink Cactus Café. A melancholy daydream of a song that arrives just in time to soundtrack these last disappearing days of summer, Pink Cactus […]

Jack White
News

JACK WHITE unveils music video for “That’s How I’m Feeling”

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Jack White has announced today’s YouTube premiere of the official music video for “That’s How I’m Feeling” from his acclaimed new album, No Name. The album is now available via Third Man Records at all DSPs […]

Tears For Fears
News

TEARS FOR FEARS Announce First-Ever Live Album & Share New Track ‘The Girl That I Call Home’

September 12, 2024 XS Noize

Iconic British duo Tears For Fears have announced their first-ever official live album, ‘Songs For A Nervous Planet,’ which will be released on October 25. The album includes four brand-new studio tracks, including the new […]

James Blunt
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT announces 3Arena, Dublin show as part of his ‘Back To Bedlam’ 20th anniversary tour

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

James Blunt brings his ‘Back to Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour’ live to 3Arena Dublin on 6th March 2025. This follows the news of his SOLD-OUT Dublin show at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, […]

Franz Ferdinand
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FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of new album ‘The Human Fear’

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand has announced details of their new studio album, The Human Fear, which will be released on Friday, January 10th, 2025, on Domino. Produced with Mark Ralph, who previously worked with them on their […]

FRANK TURNER
Gigs

FRANK TURNER announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 15th February 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s just released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ which debuted at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and Number 1 on the Independent Album […]

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT
Gigs

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT to Perform New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ Live in April 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT have announced three UK dates for April next year. They will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety alongside a selection of the most seminal tracks from the rich […]

Richard Ashcroft
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two shows for October 2024 at The Royal Albert Hall, London and Wolverhampton Civic Hall

September 9, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Richard Ashcroft has announced two shows for October 2024: The Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday, the 25th, and Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Sunday, the 27th. The show in London will see Richard perform […]

Sløtface
News

SLØTFACE shares new single ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**’

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

Sløtface is releasing the final teaser from their upcoming third album, Film Buff. The new single, ‘I Used To Be A Real Piece Of Sh**,’ is out today. Imagine a song inspired by both the […]

shed seven
News

SHED SEVEN share new orchestral version of their anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – from forthcoming album ‘Liquid Gold

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

It’s been a big week in a gargantuan 30th anniversary year for the irrepressible Shed Seven. After landing on the BBC Radio 2 B-list with their current single ‘Waiting For The Catch’ and being named […]

English Teacher
News

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ wins the 2024 Mercury Prize

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ (April 12th / Island Records) wins the 2024 Mercury Prize. The judging team said: “This has been a really tough year for the Mercury Prize judges, […]

Linkin Park
News

LINKIN PARK share new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – their first brand new music in seven years

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of the critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as a […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

Punk Icon JOHN LYDON Returns to the Road with His Spoken-Word Tour Across the UK and Ireland

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will discuss his unique and extraordinary career during a spoken-word tour of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The shows in Autumn 2025 will visit all parts of the British Isles […]

The War On Drugs
News

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce “Live Drugs Again” out 13th September

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The War On Drugs, announce Live Drugs Again, out next Friday, 13th September, via Super High Quality Records, and present a visualizer for the exhilarating live version of Lost in the Dream standout, “Burning.” Watch […]

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