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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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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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New Order
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NEW ORDER announce a new remastered set of formats for their album ‘Brotherhood’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made […]

Gavin Friday
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GAVIN FRIDAY returns with ‘Ecce Homo’ – his first new solo album in 13 years

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday returns with details of his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo. Out 25th October via BMG, the new album – which was produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball […]

Future Islands
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FUTURE ISLANDS release one-off single ‘Glimpse’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Baltimore’s Future Islands have shared a brand-new song, ‘Glimpse’, today. Recorded during the People Who Aren’t There Anymore sessions, ‘Glimpse’ focuses on a family home burning down and coming to terms with the physical and […]

Sister Ghost
News

Irish artist SISTER GHOST unveils her anthemic new single ‘I Bite Back’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of her highly-praised recent single “Dark Matter” released earlier this Summer, Irish artist Sister Ghost is now continuing the support for her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ with her anthemic new […]

Johnny Marr + the Healers
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Listen To Unheard Johnny Marr + the Healers previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’, taken from the upcoming special edition release of the Johnny Marr + the Healers album Boomslang (Deluxe), is now available to listen to below. First released […]

The Jesus and Mary Chain
News

The Jesus and Mary Chain share the new single ‘Pop Seeds’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The Jesus and Mary Chain made a high-impact return with the critically adored ‘Glasgow Eyes’. Released via Fuzz Club, it debuted at #7 on the UK Official Album Chart and also shot […]

Flair
News

Glasgow’s FLAIR release haunting new single ‘Run Away’

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

For some bands, rebelling against their home forms the cornerstone of their voice; this isn’t the case for Flair. Born and raised in Glasgow, the city acts as a backdrop for all their music, proving […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announces an 18-date UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, and force of nature – announces an 18-date Brian Jonestown Massacre UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025. It is over […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Monday 4th November

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Writing songs and then touring the world with them is the dream for any singer-songwriter. That dream was what Ryan McMullan had been chasing for many years. The Portaferry native has a voice that can […]

Manic Street Preachers
News

Manic Street Preachers share new single ‘Decline & Fall’

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Manic Street Preachers release their first new music since ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’, which reached No 1 in the Official UK Album Charts in September 2021. ‘Decline & Fall’ is the first track to […]

Haircut One Hundred
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HAIRCUT ONE HUNDRED share ‘The Unloving Plum’ – their first new music in 40 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The original chapter of Haircut One Hundred beamed briefly yet brightly. They achieved the kind of success that they could have only dreamed of four UK Top 10 hits, all of which were definitive ‘80s […]

tess parks
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TESS PARKS shares video for new single ‘Crown Shy’ from upcoming album ‘Pomegranate’

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

Canada-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks is today revealing her latest single, “Crown Shy” – the second to be lifted from her newly-announced solo album, ‘Pomegranate’, out October 25th via Fuzz Club. Parks is also announcing […]

THE CURE - NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022
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NAKED Record Club announce the release of The Cure’s first new material in 16 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

NAKED Record Club announces ’THE CURE – NOVEMBRE: LIVE IN FRANCE 2022’, a double A-Side 12” Eco-Vinyl single featuring two live tracks recorded during the French leg of The Cure’s ‘Shows of a Lost World’ […]

THIN LIZZY
News

THIN LIZZY founding member ERIC BELL to be honoured with Legend Award

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre proudly announces that this year’s Legend Award recipient is Eric Bell. The presentation will be made by PRS for Music at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday, 13th November, […]

The Smile
News

THE SMILE announce new album ‘Cutouts’ set for release on October 4th

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

The Smile today announce the details of a new album titled Cutouts, set for release on October 4th via XL Recordings. Two new tracks off the record are released today “Foreign Spies” and “Zero Sum,” […]

The WAEVE
News

The WAEVE share new track ‘Broken Boys’ from their upcoming second album ‘City Lights’

August 28, 2024 XS Noize

‘Broken Boys’ is the brand new track from The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – and is out now. ‘Broken Boys’ is the propulsive Cabaret Voltaire-like third single taken from […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS Reunite: Liam & Noel Gallagher Officially Announce Epic Summer 2025 Tour

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Oasis today ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long-awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of their OASIS LIVE 25 world tour. In the summer of 2025, […]

fiasco jam
Gigs

Manchester’s FIASCO JAM Drop Debut EP & Reveal Upcoming Live Dates

August 27, 2024 XS Noize

Fiasco Jam is a five-piece indie rock band from Manchester. Their debut release, Broken Bridges EP, was released in July. It was recorded at the legendary Volta Lab Studios in Rochdale. The EP captures Fiasco […]

Faithless
News

FAITHLESS announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in November

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Faithless announces a 21-date Champion Sound UK/EU tour. This includes the homecoming date at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton on the 14th of November. Following rave reviews for their recent headline performance at Glastonbury, Wilderness, […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES share new song ‘Oyster Beds’ from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came’

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Today Pixies share new song ‘Oyster Beds’, taken from their recently announced studio album The Night the Zombies Came, due for release on 25th October via BMG.  Released today, ‘Oyster Beds’ is a raw and […]

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