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        • Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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        • 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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • Podcast
        • 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, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

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ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album 'Dying Surfer Meets His Maker' for February 12th
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ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album ‘Dying Surfer Meets His Maker’ for February 12th

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Nashville psych crew All Them Witches offer the first taste of their new album Dying Surfer Meets His Maker with ‘Dirt Preachers’, due February 12th via New West Records. Heavy, heady and hypnotic, within each […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single 'WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN', duet with Sky Ferreira
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PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single ‘WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN’, duet with Sky Ferreira

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Primal Scream release their 11th studio album, ‘Chaosmosis’ on March 18th on the band’s own First International label (through Ignition Records). Recorded in London, New York & Stockholm, and written and produced by Bobby Gillespie […]

MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates
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MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack return with the Ritual Spirit EP. Released on Thursday, January 28 via Kobalt Label Services in the US and Canada, the EP features the return of Tricky (on “Take It There”) in addition […]

MILBURN Add Extra Date to Sheffield Comeback Shows
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MILBURN Add Extra Date to Sheffield Comeback Shows

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been ten years since Milburn’s major label debut ‘Well Well Well’. Now the band, who kick started the Sheffield revival that gave birth to – amongst others – Arctic Monkeys and Reverend & The […]

Watch video for new COLDPLAY Single 'HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND'
New Music

Watch video for new COLDPLAY Single ‘HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND’

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

Coldplay have announced that the second single from their acclaimed new album, A Head Full Of Dreams, will be the rocket-powered Hymn For The Weekend. The single’s video premiered today and features a guest appearance […]

BIRDY reveals brand new video for single 'KEEPING YOUR HEAD UP'
New Music

BIRDY reveals brand new video for single ‘KEEPING YOUR HEAD UP’

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

Birdy has revealed a fantastical new video for her current single ‘Keeping Your Head Up’. The enchanting video sees Birdy moving through a mysterious and dreamlike world full of interesting and unusual characters. The single […]

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU share 'Black God' video
New Music

JOHNNY BORRELL & ZAZOU announce new album, listen to new track ‘Swim Like A Star’

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

OK, by now we all know the story: Johnny Borrell put Razorlight together in 2003, in the halcyon days before indie earned itself the prefix “landfill”. There was the angular, frenetic excitement of the first […]

THE CORAL - SET OUT TO ‘CLEANSE’ CRIMINAL CASSETTE COMPILATIONS BY RECORDING NEW ALBUM OVER FANS’ TAPE MISTAKES
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THE CORAL unveil video for new single ‘MISS FORTUNE’

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

Miss Fortune is the first single to be taken from The Coral’s new album Distance Inbetween, released March 4th on Ignition Records. The influential Hoylake five-piece’s first single since 2010, the pulsating Miss Fortune is […]

SKACIETY release new single 'Step Back (Take a Look Around)' Featuring Laila K - listen
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SKACIETY release new single ‘Step Back (Take a Look Around)’ Featuring Laila K – listen

January 29, 2016 XS Noize

Skaciety (pronounced the way you’d pronounce society) formed three years ago when Aiden Lamb (Bass/Lead Vocals), Benjamin Davison (Trombone/Backing Vocals), Harry Whatrup (Trumpet/Backing Vocals) Logan Haddrell (Guitar) and Will Freed (Drums) met at school in […]

LEFT WITH PICTURES share new track 'Terra Firma'
New Music

LEFT WITH PICTURES share new track ‘Terra Firma’

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Left With Pictures are an orchestral pop ensemble from London. Formed in 2005, they started with three hard-up, classically trained musicians who forsook the orchestra pit for the sanctuary of their keyboard player’s loft. Armed […]

FATHERSON unveil new single 'Lost Little Boys', album details and UK tour
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FATHERSON unveil new single ‘Lost Little Boys’, album details and UK tour

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Scottish trio FATHERSON have confirmed details of their new album ‘Open Book’, due for release on 3rd June 2016 on Easy Life/Sony RED (home to Lower Than Atlantis, Arcane Roots and Black Peaks). . The […]

PORCHES PREMIERES VIDEO FOR "BE APART"
Gigs

PORCHES PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “BE APART”

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Porches new album Pool is out via Domino on February 5th, and ahead of its release, the band is pleased to share a new song and video, ‘Be Apart’. The video can be viewed below […]

ALIAS KID - set out first major headline UK tour...
Gigs

ALIAS KID – set out first major headline UK tour…

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Throwing yourself headlong into the anarchic tours of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape is one thing. Coming out the other side in one piece, is another matter entirely…. Triumphantly emerging the other side, with […]

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track 'SIERRA LEONE' - Watch
New Music

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track ‘SIERRA LEONE’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Late Twos are a Northern Irish Indie Rock/Pop band, formed in 2011 in Belfast. A lively and energetic five piece outfit, well known across Northern Ireland for their unique and fresh sound, style and […]

THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?
Gigs

THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

2015 saw The Membranes return from a 26 year hiatus to take the UK music scene by storm. They embarked on a tour of America and they somehow managed to distil the very essence of […]

LUCY ROSE to support CITY AND COLOUR at Belfast Mandela Hall
Gigs

LUCY ROSE to support CITY AND COLOUR at Belfast Mandela Hall

January 25, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will be supporting City And Colour at the Mandela Hall in Belfast on the 23rd Feb. 2015 was an amazing for Lucy, with a top 10 album and numerous sold out UK tours […]

ALISTAIR JAMES Releases New Single 'Have You Ever Been Low', Listen 2
New Music

ALISTAIR JAMES Releases New Single ‘Have You Ever Been Low’, Listen

January 23, 2016 XS Noize

Alistair James, from Eston in Middlesbrough, north east England, began writing music in 2005 when he was still at school. As a frontman and songwriter, he played shows up and down the country with regular […]

TULIPOMANIA to release fourth album  'This Gilded Age' in February
New Music

TULIPOMANIA to release fourth album ‘This Gilded Age’ in February

January 22, 2016 XS Noize

Tulipomania’s fourth album ‘This Gilded Age’ will be released on February 26, 2016. Hailing from Philadelphia, Tulipomania boast gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals. […]

IGGY POP: 'POST POP DEPRESSION' PRODUCED BY JOSH HOMME OUT MARCH 18, listen to track
New Music

IGGY POP: ‘POST POP DEPRESSION’ PRODUCED BY JOSH HOMME OUT MARCH 18, listen to track

January 22, 2016 XS Noize

The existence of the sublimely secretive desert opus conceived by Iggy Pop and Joshua Homme was confirmed yesterday to an unsuspecting studio and home audience of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “A lot of […]

PJ HARVEY Announces new album "THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT", Watch Album Trailer
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PJ HARVEY Announces new album “THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT”, Watch Album Trailer

January 21, 2016 XS Noize

This spring sees the release of PJ Harvey’s ninth studio album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, on April 15th through Island Records. The Hope Six Demolition Project draws from several journeys undertaken by Harvey, who […]

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