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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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CHAMPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & TOUR DATES
New Music

CHAMPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & TOUR DATES

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Isle Of Wight’s Michael and David Champion aka CHAMPS herald the New Year with news of their second album ‘VAMALA’ on 23rd February 2015. The duo first came to light just twelve months ago with […]

MELTYBRAINS? RELEASE VIDEO FOR IV
New Music

MELTYBRAINS? RELEASE VIDEO FOR IV

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Meltybrains? is an exercise in electronic creativity doused with charm. Completing the full line up of bass, drums, electric violin, synthesisers and effected vocals, are five individuals, each more curiously charismatic than the last, with […]

JESSE MALIN STREAMS NEW SINGLE 'ADDICTED'
New Music

JESSE MALIN STREAMS NEW SINGLE ‘ADDICTED’

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Following an exclusive with the Wall Street Journal, Jesse Malin’s forthcoming new single ‘Addicted’ is now available to hear BELOW: Written around a punchy hook-line, the song is hugely upbeat even as it reflects upon […]

BLÄNK PREMIERE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'TEARS RUN DRY'
New Music

BLÄNK PREMIERE THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘TEARS RUN DRY’

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Swedish/Sápmi (Lapland) electronic/RnB/hip-hop trio Blänk have just premiered their new single ‘Tears Run Dry’. The single comes from their forthcoming album ‘Only Built For Northern Lights’ which is due out on 9th March via Grind […]

JOE BOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
New Music

JOE BOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Essex based Joe Boyd is set to release a new album on Agony & Ecstasy Records on the 2nd of February 2015. ‘I Survive I’, the follow up to last years ‘Gutter Moon’ long player, […]

BOLD THINGS RELEASE 'COLOURS TO THE WALL' EP
New Music

BOLD THINGS RELEASE ‘COLOURS TO THE WALL’ EP

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Bold Things are a band from Ireland based in the UK. They infuse the traditional guitar band format with experimentalism and an emphasis on content. Embracing eclecticism and the variety 4 personalities can bring to […]

MILTON STAR RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE 'SALVATION'
New Music

MILTON STAR RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE ‘SALVATION’

December 12, 2014 XS Noize

Milton Star are Alan Wyllie and Graeme Currie who write and record their unique blend of indie and dark country in a converted church in darkest Fife. Each of their tracks is drenched in atmosphere […]

KLOZAPIN RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN DECEMBER
New Music

KLOZAPIN RELEASE SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

December 12, 2014 XS Noize

Initially beginning as a bedroom project, New York’s Klozapin was formed in January 2014 by Mitchell Todorov (Guitar/Vocals), Paul Simone (Bass/Vocals), Nick Connor (Drums) and Niden Kolev (Guitar), quickly gaining a firm following in the […]

LOS TRASGOS MUERTOS RELEASE EPONYMOUS EP IN FEBRUARY
New Music

LOS TRASGOS MUERTOS RELEASE EPONYMOUS EP IN FEBRUARY

December 12, 2014 XS Noize

Prior to forming the band, all three members spent time honing their musicianship and songwriting skills with other bands on the vibrant Manchester music scene. As a result they have known each other for years, […]

DAN DEACON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'GLISS RIFFER' FOR FEBRUARY
New Music

DAN DEACON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘GLISS RIFFER’ FOR FEBRUARY

December 12, 2014 XS Noize

Gliss Riffer marks new territory for Deacon who, following up on the release of his large ensemble-based recordings – 2009’s Bromst and 2012’s America – decided to return to a simpler way of writing and […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' BUNF RELEASES 'LOTS OF DOTS' WITH THE PALE BLUE DOTS
New Music

THE PALE BLUE DOTS SHARE ‘TOKYO HOTEL SILENCE…’ VIDEO

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Landing at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is something Huw ‘Bunf’ Bunford, guitarist with Super Furry Animals, has done time and time again. Yet, during 15 years of touring in the band, no amount of preparation […]

FILTER DISTORTION ANNOUNCE 'NEON LIGHTS' AS THEIR NEW SINGLE
New Music

FILTER DISTORTION ANNOUNCE ‘NEON LIGHTS’ AS THEIR NEW SINGLE

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Filter Distortion, a four piece electro band from Liverpool, have finally emerged from a self-imposed year of confinement in a windowless room. The band set about producing their finest work yet, and have certainly achieved […]

SEAZOO ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'PANDA PAINS' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SEAZOO ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘PANDA PAINS’ LISTEN HERE

December 11, 2014 XS Noize

Welsh bedroom-pop group SEAZOO formed in April 2013 and consisted of two humans and a charity shop teddy bear. SEAZOO self-recorded and released EP ‘Ken’ during the summer of 2013 gaining BBC and Amazing Radio […]

LONDON NEWCOMERS 'PALACE' TO SUPPORT JAMIE T
New Music

LONDON NEWCOMERS ‘PALACE’ TO SUPPORT JAMIE T

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

London newcomers Palace are thrilled to be supporting Jamie T on his European tour this February. The four-piece had previously supported him at his London comeback show in August. Palace recently announced a London headline […]

NEW SINGLE FROM 'CUT' - ‘PAGE 59’
New Music

NEW SINGLE FROM ‘CUT’ – ‘PAGE 59’

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

London space-punk pioneers CuT are set to release a new single on Ra-Ra Rok Records on the 2nd of February 2015. ‘Page 59’, co-produced and engineered by Sean Read of The Rockingbirds, was recorded in […]

CAIROBI TO RELEASE 'DISTANT FIRE' EP ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

CAIROBI TO RELEASE ‘DISTANT FIRE’ EP ON 16TH FEBRUARY

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

‘Zoraide’ is the first single from Distant Fire, the debut EP from multinational electronic outfit Cairobi. The track is currently being used for Halford’s national television advert and made it to the Top 200 Shazam […]

HANNE KOLSTO TO RELEASE 'FOREVER MAYBE' IN JANUARY
New Music

HANNE KOLSTO TO RELEASE ‘FOREVER MAYBE’ IN JANUARY

December 10, 2014 XS Noize

Hanne Kolstø is a musical trapeze artist. She evolves, pulsates and lives to find what is true for herself, and she does so while balancing high above the circus ring. Her music exudes confidence, but […]

VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK 'STRUCK'
New Music

VELOUR MODULAR RETURNS WITH NEW TRACK ‘STRUCK’

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

When Velour Modular (AKA Annabelle Guilhem) first emerged with 2013’s Capsule EP, she channelled Kuedo’s melodic synth motifs, summoned the bubbling electronica of Seekae, the spacious, hallucinatory elements of Clams Casino, and the shuffling percussion […]

PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”
New Music

PERFUME GENIUS UNVEILS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FOOL”

December 8, 2014 XS Noize

With his aptly named third album “Too Bright”, Perfume Genius defiantly stepped out of the darkness and into the spotlight, undeniably conquering 2014 as a result. Armed with breakthrough singles like “Queen” and “Grid”, “Too […]

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH
New Music

SHONA BROWN TO RELEASE A SINGLE PER MONTH

December 8, 2014 David McElroy

Shona Brown is a Glasgow based singer and flautist who mixes traditional instrumentation with electronics and loops to produce a really unique sound. She is currently embarking upon an adventurous project called “10 in 10” […]

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