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        • GLEN HANSARD
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          Glen Hansard Announces ‘Don+t Settle – Transmissions West,’ Recorded Live at Berlin’s Funkhaus

          June 2, 2026

          Glen Hansard has announced that Don+t Settle – Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West, will be released on June 26th, 2026. Recorded over two nights […]

          Belle & Sebastian
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          Belle and Sebastian release Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’

          June 2, 2026

          Belle & Sebastian dial up World Cup fever with ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, their bid for Scotland’s tournament anthem. Written following Scotland’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark and premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran announce Belfast show at the SSE Arena on 18th October

          June 1, 2026

          Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • The Hoosiers
          Podcast

          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

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TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH - BOYS THAT SING
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Farewell to Warrington’s ‘Boys That Sing’ – Tragic Accident Claims the Lives of VIOLA BEACH Members and Manager

February 14, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

In a tragic car accident in Sweden, the Warrington, UK group Viola Beach and their manager, Craig Tarry–who also shared management duties for the London-based Hidden Charms–perished in the hours before dawn on Saturday, February 13. […]

NEWS:  JAGWAR MA announce May UK tour dates
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NEWS: JAGWAR MA announce May UK tour dates

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Jagwar Ma sign off a European tour with fellow Australians Tame Impala this weekend with two sold out shows at London’s Alexandra Palace, before returning to their London studio to continue recording their second album […]

NEWS: GWEN STEFANI to Create Live Music Video for New Single “Make Me Like You”
New Music

NEWS: GWEN STEFANI to Create Live Music Video for New Single “Make Me Like You”

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Gwen Stefani and Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) announced that they are collaborating to produce the first music video ever created on live television. The action will unfold live on CBS as […]

PET SHOP BOYS release their new single "THE POP KIDS" on March 18th
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PET SHOP BOYS release their new single “THE POP KIDS” on March 18th

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys will release “The Pop Kids”, the first single from their forthcoming album, “Super”, on March 18th on both CD and digital formats. From February 16th, “The Pop Kids” will be available on […]

QUILT share video for new single 'ROLLER'  taken from the new album, PLAZA
New Music

QUILT share video for new single ‘ROLLER’ taken from the new album, PLAZA

February 12, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Boston’s Quilt have shared the surreal new video for their current single ‘Roller’, taken from their forthcoming new album, Plaza (out February 26th on Mexican Summer – Best Coast, Kurt Vile, Ariel Pink). Singer […]

NEWS: lost album from LOST LEFT,  'Levollinen' to be released  29th April
New Music

NEWS: lost album from LOST LEFT, ‘Levollinen’ to be released 29th April

February 10, 2016 XS Noize

lOST LEFT premiere a track from an album made over five years ago and is now being released by Hits The Fan Records. The album is Levollinen. Front man, Ben Pritchard wrote a collection of […]

NEWS:  SHONEN KNIFE Reveal First Track From New Album 'ADVENTURE', Listen
Gigs

NEWS: SHONEN KNIFE Reveal First Track From New Album ‘ADVENTURE’, Listen

February 9, 2016 XS Noize

Japanese cult pop punk trio Shonen Knife celebrate their 35th Anniversary this year with a brand new album Adventure (out on 1 April via Damnably). They will be hitting the road for their most extensive […]

NEWS:  COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE "ELEVATOR OPERATOR"
Gigs

NEWS: COURTNEY BARNETT ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “ELEVATOR OPERATOR”

February 8, 2016 XS Noize

2015 firmly established Courtney Barnett as one of the crossover stars of 2015, delivering one of the albums of the year in “Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit”. It landed in […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
Gigs

NEWS: THE VIEW Announced to perform at opening of PRETTY GREEN’S Glasgow Store 25th Feb

February 6, 2016 XS Noize

Pretty Green, the high end menswear retailer founded by Liam Gallagher, announces the reopening of its newly refurbished store in Glasgow. The newly refurbished store is a Grade B listed building built in 1970 by […]

REEF  Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Gigs

REEF Announce UK & Ireland Tour

February 5, 2016 XS Noize

Reef formed in London 1993 and were quickly signed to Sony imprint S2. They went on to release four studio albums, including 1996’s million selling No.1 album Glow, and a greatest hits album before disbanding […]

NEWS: IS TROPICAL release 'BLACK ANYTHING' in March, listen to track
New Music

NEWS: IS TROPICAL release ‘BLACK ANYTHING’ in March, listen to track

February 5, 2016 XS Noize

IS TROPICAL have announced the release of new album ‘Black Anything’ on 11th March via NYC based Axis Mundi Records, shortly after the fourth instalment ‘Follow the Sun / Now Stop’ comes out on 12th […]

NEWS: MILES KANE'S First Band, THE LITTLE FLAMES Release Lost Album, Listen to track
New Music

NEWS: MILES KANE’S First Band, THE LITTLE FLAMES Release Lost Album, Listen to track

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

The Little Flames were formed in Liverpool by singer Eva Petersen and songwriter/guitarist Mat Gregory. They were later joined by drummer Greg Mighall, bassist Joe Edwards and guitarist Miles Kane. Signed to legendary indie label […]

NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for 'DOLLY DAYDREAM' Check it out here!
Gigs

NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for ‘DOLLY DAYDREAM’ Check it out here!

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Describing themselves as making indie ‘pop-smack’, Mellor are a four piece from Reading whose sound and image has been compared to that of The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane. Gary, Josh and Evert met […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
New Music

NEWS: Manchester’s Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single ‘STORM’

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have announced the release of their new single ‘Storm’ on March 18th. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DANDY WARHOLS - You Are Killing Me
Gigs

NEWS: THE DANDY WARHOLS announce new album ‘Distortland’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols have announced the upcoming release of a new album, Distortland that will be released on Dine Alone Records on April 8th, the band’s first for the label. Distortland was first recorded in […]

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE
Gigs

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

After a successful 2015, which saw them not only finish up work on their highly anticipated second album, but also complete a mammoth stateside tour alongside No Joy and Sunflower Bean, Brooklyn-based DIIV are set […]

LUST FOR YOUTH - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'COMPASSION', listen to new track 'STARDOM'
Gigs

LUST FOR YOUTH – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘COMPASSION’, listen to new track ‘STARDOM’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

Copenhagen-based three piece Lust For Youth return with news of their new album ‘Compassion’, which is due March 18th on Sacred Bones Records. The trio are sharing their new single ‘Stardom’ from the forthcoming record.’Stardom’ […]

PJ HARVEY Shares video for "THE WHEEL", Watch
Gigs

PJ HARVEY Shares video for “THE WHEEL”, Watch

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Taken from the forthcoming LP The Hope Six Demolition Project, released ‪April 15th on Island. Directed by award-winning photo-journalist and film-maker Seamus Murphy. PJ Harvey releases the video for The Wheel, the first track to […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
New Music

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has confirmed release details for her debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the great Tony Visconti, in sessions recorded at […]

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

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 […]

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