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        • Mae Stephens
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          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
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          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
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          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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IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ville Valo at The Garage, Glasgow, Scotland

March 15, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

Ville Valo is one of the most well-known Finnish musicians, who gained most of his success as a frontman and songwriter of the band named HIM that disbanded in 2017. In 2023, Ville released his […]

Everything But The Girl
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EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL share new single ‘Run A Red Light’ from new album ‘Fuse’ – Out 21 April

March 15, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today revealed their brand-new single “Run A Red Light” and its accompanying video, directed by Charlie Di Placido (Kojey Radical, Jungle) who made the band’s recent “Nothing Left To Lose” […]

Bringing Songs You Love to Life on the Saxophone
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Bringing Songs You Love to Life on the Saxophone

March 15, 2023 XS Noize

While every instrument brings its own unique sound to the table, the saxophone is a very special horn. Its timbre is often likened to that of a human voice. The instrument is often featured as […]

Blacklite District
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blacklite District gets personal & powerful with ‘The Struggle XL’

March 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

The success of certain songs all but calls for them to be reworked and re-released so that a whole new audience of music fans can discover their brilliance. One such song that’s having this treatment […]

Eirewave
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Pop / Rock station EIREWAVE launches new digital campaign

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Eirewave, the pop rock radio station exclusively playing music from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, has launched a new digital campaign. The aim of the campaign is to engage its audience and attract new listeners […]

Temples
News

TEMPLES share shimmering new single ‘Afterlife’

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have shared their shimmering new single, “Afterlife,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An elegant collision of soulful grooves, futuristic synth, and spellbinding guitar tones produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS announce new warm up show at London Oslo on Saturday 25th March

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Far From Saints – Kelly Jones of Stereophonics, with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave have today announced the details of a new warm-up show at London Oslo on Saturday […]

Lana Del Rey
News

LANA DEL REY releases her new single ‘The Grants’

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘The Grants’, the third single taken from her upcoming ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The track is out now […]

Country to Country
Gigs

The C2C festival comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

After another hugely successful festival this year with headliners; Thomas Rhett, Lady A and Zac Brown Band, C2C is delighted to announce that it will return in March 2024 with early bird tickets available on […]

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke at London’s Royal Albert Hall

March 13, 2023 Denise Esposito

Killing Joke headlined a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Founder members Jaz Coleman, Youth, Geordie Walker, and Paul Ferguson performed the entirety of their first self-titled debut album ‘Killing […]

Interpol
Gigs

INTERPOL announce their return to the UK this year with five headline shows

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Interpol have announced their return to the UK this year with five headline dates in Brighton, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol and Liverpool across May, June and July. The band will be joined by special guests Water […]

Jake Isaac
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JAKE ISAAC announces new album ‘For When It Hurts’ & shares new single feat: Jack Savoretti

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Previously praised by leading talents such as Sir Elton John and Sting, Jake Isaac’s recent tracks ‘Start Again’ and ‘Still Have You’ have seen the South Londoner take his soulful expression and sumptuous songcraft to […]

The 1975
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The 1975 release their new single ‘Oh Caroline’

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

The 1975 today announce new single ‘Oh Caroline’, taken from their critically acclaimed No. 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. The band delivered a stunning performance of ‘Oh Caroline’ on NBC’s Saturday Night […]

Terry Hall
Gigs

A NIGHT FOR TERRY HALL announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

A very special night has been announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of musical pioneer, The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall who passed away following a brief illness in December. The celebration falls on […]

Lemonade Shoelace
Gigs

LEMONADE SHOELACE announces Voodoo, Belfast show on Saturday 20th May

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

Lemonade Shoelace aims to load up the senses with colour, rich melodies and textures of sound that embrace the last 50 years of popular music. The tracks are written, recorded and produced entirely in a […]

U2 - Songs of Surrender
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – Songs of Surrender

March 11, 2023 Lori Gava

U2 has a long storied history of releasing interesting live recordings and album compilations between their official studio releases. Their latest compilation Songs of Surrender is released on March 17th following up their 2017 album […]

IST IST
Gigs

IST IST release ‘Nothing More Nothing Less’ from new album ‘Protagonists’ & Launch Community Studios

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

With their upcoming third album fast approaching, IST IST  unveil the latest track to be cut from the record: “Nothing More Nothing Less”. Chiming with the overarching concept of ‘Protagonists’ (out 31 March, via Kind […]

KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023 1
Gigs

KILLING JOKE announce brand new single ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ to celebrate sold-out Royal Albert Hall show

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce the release of a brand new single, ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 12th. The epic ‘Full Spectrum Dominance’ has […]

John Fogerty
News

JOHN FOGERTY brings ‘The Bad Moon Rising Celebration Tour’ to 3Arena, Dublin on 23 May

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

John Fogerty will perform his iconic songs from Creedence Clearwater Revival and more on The Bad Moon Rising Celebration Tour at 3Arena Dublin on 23 May. John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As the […]

Hard Cold Fire
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THERAPY? announce their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’ – Hear new single ‘Joy’

March 10, 2023 XS Noize

Northern Irish rock outfit, THERAPY? announce their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’, a spiralling, hypnotic melange of grunge-rock and towering melody that sees the trio steadfast and reinvigorated. ‘Hard Cold Fire’ is set […]

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