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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 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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Björk
Gigs

Björk releases a new video for her track ‘fossora’

March 30, 2023 XS Noize

Björk has shared a new video directed by herself, Viðar Logi, M/M (Paris) and FutureDeluxe for her track ‘fossora’. A word created by Björk and named after the feminine version of the Latin word for “digger”, […]

Brix Smith
Gigs

BRIX SMITH announces summer UK headline tour

March 30, 2023 XS Noize

On a high after receiving widespread acclaim for her recent debut solo album ‘Valley of the Dolls’, the post-punk icon Brix Smith can now reveal details of her summer touring plans in support of the […]

SMASH - The Singles 1985-2020
News

PET SHOP BOYS release ‘SMASH – The Singles 1985-2020’ on June 16th

March 30, 2023 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys announce the upcoming release of ‘SMASH – The Singles 1985-2020’ – the complete collection of their singles from across 35 years of the duo’s acclaimed career. Available in a variety of formats, […]

Metallica
News

METALLICA release video for new track ’72 Seasons’

March 30, 2023 XS Noize

Metallica has unveiled the title track of its forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. A seven-and-a-half-minute opus that opens the new record, “72 Seasons” is the fourth advance offering from its namesake—following the recent release […]

Acid King - Beyond Vision
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Acid King – Beyond Vision

March 29, 2023 Sam Williams

After an eight-year recording hiatus, San Francisco-based stoner metal band Acid King return with their fifth studio album, Beyond Vision. Those who’ve made a habit of listening to Acid King since their formation in 1993 […]

Crown Lands - Fearless
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Crown Lands – Fearless

March 29, 2023 Sam Williams

Creating a decent sophomore album off the back of a successful debut is a daunting task. So, what do you do? Do you consider the first album a formula and try to expand on it […]

Ocean Colour Scene
News

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce ‘Yesterday Today: 1999 – 2003’ vinyl collection

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

Continuing their celebration of one of Britain’s finest bands, Demon Records are proud to present Yesterday Today 1999 to 2003. This is the next in the ongoing series where the label focuses on a period […]

The Cult
News

THE CULT release video for new single ‘Vendetta X’ & announce European tour

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

Supporting the global release of their critically-acclaimed album Under the Midnight Sun, in 2023 The Cult will connect with UK and European fans via a major summer tour – with the series of headlining shows […]

Travis
News

TRAVIS release ‘Side (Live)’ taken from RSD 2023 release ‘The Invisible Band (Live)’

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

Multi-platinum-selling Scottish rockers Travis today release ‘Side (Live)’, the third taste to be taken from the band’s forthcoming Record Store 2023 release, The Invisible Band (Live). The album will be dropped as a special one-off […]

Will Butler + Sister Squares
Gigs

Will Butler + Sister Squares share new single ‘Willows’ & announce autumn UK/EU tour dates

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

‘Willows’ is the first new material from Butler since May 2022, and the debut release from Will Butler + Sister Squares. A New York–based band rooted in dance and theatre, Sister Squares is Sara Dobbs, […]

IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London

March 29, 2023 Denise Esposito

The WAEVE – Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – embarked on a UK tour after the release of their eponymous debut album. The duo performed an intimate sold-out show in London at Lafayette on […]

The Boo Radleys
Gigs

THE BOO RADLEYS release new single ‘Now That’s What I Call Obscene’

March 29, 2023 XS Noize

Coming in right on the beat and burning through any vapours of indecision to reach another three-minute blast of inch-perfect, beneath-skin-seeping indie pop music in the best of their long traditions, The Boo Radleys release […]

JAH WOBBLE
Gigs

JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART announce UK & Ireland tour

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

The legendary and groundbreaking JAH WOBBLE has announced extensive touring plans for this year. The JAH WOBBLE & THE INVADERS OF THE HEART dates revolve around a number of Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub shows […]

The Smashing Pumpkins
News

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS release new single ‘Spellbinding’ & announce North American tour

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

The Smashing Pumpkins have released their brand-new single ‘Spellbinding’ and reveal details of their upcoming tour and the release date for their highly anticipated third and final act of ATUM, which is set for release […]

Ivan Moult - Out Of Time
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ivan Moult – Out Of Time

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

Ivan Moult is set to release his third album, ‘Songs From Severn Grove’, this Spring on the independent Welsh record label, Bubblewrap Collective. His previous albums have received radio support from BBC Radio 6 Music […]

THE ALARM
News

THE ALARM reaches the summit in new video ‘Whatever’

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

“Whenever I’ve been in hospital, I have projected my imagination towards recovery and the mountain summit has always been a place I aspire to get to as a sign of recovery,” says Mike Peters, vocalist/guitarist […]

Blackberry Smoke
News

BLACKBERRY SMOKE to play a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 29th March 2023. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

The 10 Best Motorhead Songs of All Time
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The 10 Best Motorhead Songs of All Time

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

What makes a song better than another one? Well, when people make these rankings, the usual criteria are down to popularity and commercial success. But when we make our personal playlists, the only thing that […]

Starsailor
Gigs

STARSAILOR announce ‘Silence Is Easy’ 20th anniversary concerts

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their much-lauded Gold-certified album Silence Is Easy, Starsailor have announced a major UK tour for November and December to perform the album in its entirety. “We’re really excited to […]

The Lottery Winners
News

THE LOTTERY WINNERS feat BOY GEORGE release video for new single ‘Let Me Down’

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

The Lottery Winners have released the new single and video for their collaboration with pop icon Boy George, ‘Let Me Down’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ out on 28th April on Modern […]

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