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        • 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 […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

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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
        • 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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Noahfinnce
Gigs

NOAHFINNCE announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre in October

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

With two EPs already under his belt, Award-winning content creator and musician Noahfinnce is delighted to announce his debut Belfast headline show in Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday, 29th October 2023. Championing authenticity and […]

Bonnie Tyler
News

BONNIE TYLER announces 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Bonnie Tyler will release a 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’ on September 15th via Sony. It will be pressed on ruby red vinyl. ‘Faster Than The Speed […]

Brand New Friend
News

BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘Stars Bleed’ & announce Irish tour

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today (4th August), Brand New Friend release the single ‘Stars Bleed’ following their recent announcement of their forthcoming album Grandstand to be released September 15th. A song indebted to ‘Terror Twilight’ era Pavement, country artists […]

The Anchoress
News

THE ANCHORESS announces ‘Versions’ – ten re-imaginings of songs by the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure & Nirvana

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Elton John championed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) will release her album of modern reworkings, ‘Versions’ this autumn via the recently relaunched Drowned in Sound label, compiling ten re-imaginings […]

Crosses
News

††† (CROSSES) announce new album ‘Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.’ – Watch video for first single ‘Invisible Hand’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today, ††† (Crosses) —Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — release their new single “Invisible Hand.” via Warner Records. It’s the introduction to the duo’s anticipated new album Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, […]

Will Butler + Sister Squares
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WILL BUTLER + SISTER SQUARES share new single ‘Arrow of Time’

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

Will Butler + Sister Squares — Miles Francis, Julie Shore, Jenny Shore and Sara Dobbs — present their new single/video, ‘Arrow of Time’, from their forthcoming self-titled album out September 22nd on Merge Records. It […]

Danger Mouse & Jemini
News

DANGER MOUSE & JEMINI announce the long-delayed release of their ‘Born Again’ album

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrated producer and musician Danger Mouse and talented New York rapper Jemini Have announced the long-delayed release of their Born Again album — recorded in 2004 but previously unheard until now — available to the […]

The Dying Seconds
News

Dublin’s THE DYING SECONDS unveil new single ‘Make Your Heart Beat’

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

‘Make Your Heart Beat’ is the second single from The Dying Seconds’ upcoming album, Full Of Ghosts. It is due for release on 4th August 2023. ‘Make Your Heart Beat’ explores a longing for a […]

Jamie Webster
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces HUGE Sefton Park hometown show and details of new album 10 FOR THE PEOPLE

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

The scale of public support for the songs of the singular, life-as-he-sees-it-singing, aspirational indie voice of Jamie Webster looks set to reach new heights as he announces the release of his third album, 10 For […]

ASH
Gigs

ASH announce live acoustic performance + Q&A session Live at Oh Yeah, Belfast

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their latest album ‘Race The Night’, Ash will be performing a special acoustic set and then taking part in a Q&A session at the venue below. Oh Yeah, BELFAST – […]

James Blunt
News

JAMES BLUNT returns with forthcoming album ‘Who We Used To Be’ & releases new single ‘Beside You’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

James Blunt is back with a sparkling new album Who We Used To Be – released October 27th on Atlantic Records, featuring the bright and breezy uptempo rocker “Beside You’. Produced by The Six, a […]

Neon Waltz
News

Scottish indie-rock band NEON WALTZ release their latest single ‘When All Is Said and Done’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish indie-rock band Neon Waltz release their latest single, ‘When All Is Said and Done’, the third track from their upcoming album ‘Honey Now’, out on 1st September.  Originally intended as an acoustic guitar jam, […]

Super Furry Animals
News

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS announce 20th anniversary reissue of ‘Phantom Power’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The sound of Super Furry Animals arguably hitting the peak of their powers, a whole six albums into a career that started in the heat of mid-nineties Creation Records excess and moved through conceptual and contractual […]

The 1975
News

The 1975 Announce New 10th Anniversary Formats of Debut Album ‘The 1975’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The 1975 today announce the release of a number of new limited edition formats of their debut album ‘The 1975’, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the record. The new formats will be available to […]

The Hives
News

THE HIVES release frenzied, razor-sharp ‘Trapdoor Solution’ & eruptive, raucous ‘The Bomb’

August 1, 2023 XS Noize

The Hives release two singles, “Trapdoor Solution” and “The Bomb”, that come off their highly anticipated album and their first in over a decade, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons that arrives via world-leading music distributor […]

Alabama 3
News

ALABAMA 3 share new single ‘North Korea’ from their incoming new album ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2’

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

Alabama 3, the legendary band from Brixton, South London, share their new single ‘North Korea.’ Telling the tongue-in-cheek tale of a man attempting to woo his lover with food from all over the world before finally […]

AR/CO
News

AR/CO keep their intergalactic take on psychedelic dance-pop by sharing the new single ‘Move’

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

AR/CO are quickly building a reputation among artists as go-to collaborators. They recently joined Sub Focus during his Radio 1 Big Weekend headline set to perform their Radio 1 Hottest Record and A-List ‘Vibration (One […]

Féile na hAbhann
News

Féile na hAbhann set to make The River Lagan come to life this weekend

July 31, 2023 XS Noize

Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) returns for its 4th year, now a staple of the Belfast Festival calendar. Sunday, 6th August, promises a day of family fun on the Lagan Walkway with an […]

Man Alive
News

MAN ALIVE announces debut EP ‘Colours’ to be released on 15th September

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s new project Man Alive is a leftfield step away from his international chart-conquering success with Kodaline, as evidenced by his debut track ‘Be Someone’, which earned attention from the likes of NME, Clash […]

Jack Valero
News

JACK VALERO shares video for new single ‘Catch My Soul’

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Since signing to Modern Sky (Lottery Winners, Slow Readers Club, Jamie Webster) and unveiling his live band, Jack Valero has hit the ground running. His recent singles ‘Temporary Helplessness’ and ‘Pull Back The Hammer’ have […]

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