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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
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

  • 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
        • 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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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL to perform on TFI Friday tonight - UK tour kicks off this weekend
Gigs

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL to perform on TFI Friday tonight – UK tour kicks off this weekend

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

Eagles of Death Metal return to the UK this week for a new stretch of tour dates – but ahead of then will perform on Channel 4’s TFI Friday tonight. Tune in from 8pm to […]

BAD ATOMS - Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ - Listen / Download
New Music

BAD ATOMS – Release 2nd Single ‘Artificial Sweetener’ – (video)

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

Bad Atoms releases the second single and video from his forthcoming album ‘Tell Your Friends’. ‘Artificial Sweetener’, released just in time for Halloween, feels like a traditional break up song, except for the fact that […]

COLOUR - share New Video for 'Strangers' - watch
New Music

COLOUR – Stream New Track ‘Shattered’ – Listen

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

They’ve just played a sold out show on the ‘Breaking Out’ stage for Liverpool Music Week, presented by DIY. Now Colour have made their new track ‘Shattered’ available to stream. Hailing from all across the […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
New Music

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Wasted Love’

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

City and Colour unveil their video for ‘Wasted Love’. Of the video, which was created by acclaimed music video director, Director X (Drake, Nelly, Usher), “On the album, he wandered into new sonic terrain, lining […]

CHRIS CORNELL Adds Dublin + Belfast to EUROPEAN 'HIGHER TRUTH' TOUR
Gigs

CHRIS CORNELL Adds Dublin + Belfast to EUROPEAN ‘HIGHER TRUTH’ TOUR

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

Multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe Nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell today announces extra dates for his 2016 solo acoustic European tour. Chris Cornell will play The Ulster Hall, Belfast: Sunday 24 April […]

Watch HD HAUSMANN  ‘Old Satellites’  video directed by Nicholas Jones
New Music

Watch HD HAUSMANN ‘Old Satellites’ video directed by Nicholas Jones

October 28, 2015 XS Noize

In the run up to the release of their debut album on 06 November,hd hausmann present this video for ‘Old Satellites’, produced and directed by short film and documentary maker Nicholas Jones. His film 57degrees […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE - shares new track 'Letter By The Water' + video
Gigs

THE JAPANESE HOUSE – shares new track ‘Letter By The Water’ + video

October 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Japanese House (a.k.a 20 year-old Amber Bain) is today sharing the video to ‘Letter By The Water’, the third track to be taken from her new Clean EP. Following the release of her acclaimed […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLOSSOMS - 'CHARLEMAGNE' - listen
Gigs

BLOSSOMS – ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2016

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of a headline UK tour which included sold out shows in London at Village Underground and The Ritz in Manchester, Blossoms have today announced another headline UK tour for early 2016. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - 'Coshh'
Gigs

THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Announce Blossoms Tour Support + Unveil Debut EP ‘Pangea’ – Listen

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s newest signing The Vryll Society continue to mesmerise and enthrall with their wonderful groove-laden sound and today release their eagerly anticipated debut EP ‘Pangea’ along with the announcement of a UK tour slot supporting […]

SUEDE - ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 2016 TOUR DATES
Gigs

SUEDE – ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 2016 TOUR DATES

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Suede release their brand new album Night Thoughts on January 22nd. The group will premiere the album in its entirety with two shows at London’s Roundhouse on the 13th and 14th November. During these performances […]

MONEY announce second album "Suicide Songs", released 29th January - listen to track
Gigs

MONEY announce second album “Suicide Songs”, released 29th January – listen to track

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

With their November London and Manchester shows having sold out within a few days of going on sale, MONEY today announce the release of their much-anticipated second album Suicide Songs, which will be released 29th […]

FELIX HAGAN & THE FAMILY - reveal 'Kiss The Misfits' video - watch
New Music

FELIX HAGAN & THE FAMILY – reveal ‘Kiss The Misfits’ video – watch

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

Theatrical punks Felix Hagan & The Family have revealed their highly entertaining video for ‘Kiss The Misfits’, the infectious title track from their forthcoming EP released on November 20th. Felix spells out their battle cry […]

DAVID BOWIE - confirms forthcoming album 'Blackstar'
New Music

DAVID BOWIE – confirms forthcoming album ‘Blackstar’

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

It can now be confirmed that ‘Blackstar’ is the forthcoming single and album from David Bowie. Contrary to inaccurate reporting on the sound and content of the album, only the following can be confirmed: The single […]

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN
New Music

IDLEWILD set to release latest single Utopia! – Listen

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier this year Idlewild returned to release their seventh album Everything Ever Written and with the year coming to a close, the band are bookending a successful 2015 with the release of single Utopia on […]

ASTARI NITE unveil the video for  their latest track 'The Boy Who Tried'
New Music

ASTARI NITE unveil the video for their latest track ‘The Boy Who Tried’

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2008, Astari Nite consists of Mychael Ghost (lead vocals), Illia Tulloch (Drums), M. Sallons (Bass), Michael Setton (Guitar), and Howard Melnick (Guitar). Signed to (Danse Macabre Records) Astari Nite has headlined numerous shows, […]

ALL THE KING'S MEN to Release New EP 'Making My Escape'
New Music

ALL THE KING’S MEN to Release New EP ‘Making My Escape’

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

All The King’s Men were formed 12 months ago by Matthew Holland, Tino Caine and Ben Robinson. Growing up together against the backdrop of Manchester’s vibrant and world renowned music scene they were quickly inspired […]

Hotly Tipped Newcomers 'FRONTEERS' Will Release ‘IT’S UP TO ME NOW’  13th November
New Music

Hotly Tipped Newcomers ‘FRONTEERS’ Will Release ‘IT’S UP TO ME NOW’ 13th November

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Despite their young age there’s a very ambitious radio-ready sound that separates Hull’s FRONTEERS from many of their new artist peers which will no doubt catapult the four piece as Ones To Watch in 2016. […]

JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS' Share Storming New Single 'The Morning Paper' - Listen
Gigs

JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS’ Share Storming New Single ‘The Morning Paper’ – Listen

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands. When they’re not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they’re running a monthly club […]

COLOUR - share New Video for 'Strangers' - watch
New Music

COLOUR – share New Video for ‘Strangers’ – watch

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing… Colour. Hailing from across the North of England, it was a combination of classified ads and friends’ recommendations that ultimately brought the band together. Although they are a guitar band at heart, Colour use […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig
Gigs

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig

October 22, 2015 XS Noize

Belle & Sebastian are delighted to announce that Franz Ferdinand have joined the bill for the benefit gig they have organised in aid of Save the Children, taking place at the Clyde Auditorium on 2nd […]

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