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        • Brian Fallon
          News

          Brian Fallon Announces New Album ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’ And Shares New Single ‘Pearls’

          June 10, 2026

          Brian Fallon has announced details of his eagerly awaited new album, Not Bad For New Jersey, set for release via his own Lesser Known Records on Thursday, September 10, 2026, digitally, with the physical release […]

          Interpol
          News

          Interpol return with new album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ and share two new tracks

          June 9, 2026

          Interpol have announced their new album This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first in four years and debut for Partisan Records, arriving August 28. Alongside the announcement, the band share the two opening tracks, the […]

          Placebo
          News

          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Embrace
          Podcast

          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Eagle Eye Cherry at O2 Islington Academy Photo credit: Pontus Hammarstrom
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Eagle-Eye Cherry at O2 Islington Academy

February 16, 2023 Michael Barron

With last year marking 25 years since the release of Eagle-Eye Cherry’s debut LP Desireless, and not having played in the UK since 2019, a UK stopover from the Swedish artist was long overdue. Before […]

Depeche Mode
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE announce 29 additional North American dates on the Memento Mori World Tour

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Following the rapturous reception to their new single “Ghosts Again,” Depeche Mode have added a new Fall leg of North American tour dates to the Memento Mori Tour, which will support Memento Mori, their forthcoming […]

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at HERE at Outernet, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari – HERE at Outernet, London

February 16, 2023 Denise Esposito

Enter Shikari are celebrating the release of their new album “A Kiss For The Whole World” with three sets of special residency shows that are taking place across London, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Bristol, and Glasgow. The […]

The Lottery Winners
Gigs

THE LOTTERY WINNERS release new video & single ‘Money’ featuring Shaun Ryder

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

The Lottery Winners have released the new single and video for their collaboration with fellow Mancunion Shaun Ryder, ‘Money’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ out 28th April on Modern Sky UK. The […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP & PAUL WOOLFORD release their new collaboration ‘Fever’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

Today, electronic pop auteur Alison Goldfrapp and the esteemed house and techno mainstay Paul Woolford step up to the plate to deliver the euphoric, piano-driven collaboration “Fever”, following hot on the heels of Digging Deeper, […]

The Gulps
Gigs

THE GULPS reveal warped video for new track ‘Mirror Mirror’

February 16, 2023 XS Noize

A contorted cut that arrives as a more-than-apt accompaniment to their shapeshifting indie-rock track, the video for “Mirror Mirror” is just like stepping through a hall of infinity mirrors and “explores the diverse ‘shards’ of […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones’ new band FAR FROM SAINTS announce debut live show

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Having recently unveiled their debut track ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’, Far From Saints today announce details of their debut live show at London’s EartH Theatre on June 5th 2023. ‘Let’s Turn This Back Around’ […]

The National Parks
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: The National Parks tease upcoming album ‘8th Wonder’ with new single ‘Trouble’

February 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

We’ve all had those instances – and instants – in life where we meet someone and feel an immediate connection; that thrill you get when you ‘click’. Such a moment and feeling is the subject […]

THE ORB
New Music

THE ORB announce their 18th album ‘Prism’ & share video for lead track ‘Living In Recycled Times’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

‘Prism’ begins with the epic winding journey of ‘H.O.M.E’, which features a poem by Paterson, and traverses through dark ambient into star-surfing Fingers-style house, before ‘Why Can You Be In Two Places At Once…’ kicks […]

Ben Folds
Gigs

BEN FOLDS to release his new album ‘What Matters Most’ on June 2 – Listen to first single ‘Winslow Gardens’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Folds will release his new album What Matters Most on June 2 via New West Records. The 10-song set was co-produced by Folds and Joe Pisapia (K.D. Lang, Guster) in East Nashville, TN and […]

Red Telephone
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Red Telephone – ‘Waiting For Your Good Days’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Cardiff post-punk outfit ‘Red Telephone’ is set to release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Hollowing Out’ on the 31st of March 2023. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Waiting For […]

The Kinks
News

THE KINKS celebrate their 60th Anniversary with two-part special anniversary anthology release

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

The Kinks one of the greatest ever British rock groups, celebrate their 60th Anniversary in 2023. Formed in 1963 in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies with their friend Pete Quaife, […]

beabadoobee
Gigs

beabadoobee shares video for new single ‘Glue Song’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

beabadoobee returns with new single ‘Glue Song’. Teased via her social media and in recent live performances, including her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, the unreleased track has fast become an online fan favourite and is […]

British Mod Sounds Volume 2: The Freakbeat & Psych Years
Album Reviews

Eddie Piller presents British Mod Sounds Volume 2: The Freakbeat & Psych Years

February 15, 2023 Michael Barron

When Eddie Piller initially compiled 100 tracks to capture the best of British Mod sounds, no follow-up was intended. According to Piller, the initial collection was “PERFECT” which couldn’t be improved upon. The collection covered […]

BØLZER
Gigs

BØLZER announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Swiss extreme metal duo Bølzer are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 with special guests Abduction on June 2nd 2023. An intuitive art project born from raw passion; musical ecstasy […]

Ashlynn Malia
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ashlynn Malia unveils new single ‘comfortable – voice memo’

February 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Hugely popular TikTok star and singer-songwriter Ashlynn Malia – who to date has been featured by outlets including Nylon and Flaunt – knows how to connect with people. She also knows that music is one […]

Secret Machines
Gigs

SECRET MACHINES share new single ‘The Finalizer’ from new LP ‘The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Secret Machines recently announced their forthcoming LP, The Moth, The Lizard, and the Secret Machines (due March 24, 2023), a somewhat “lost” record and their first new release since 2020’s Awake in the Brain Chamber. […]

Dropkick Murphys
New Music

DROPKICK MURPHYS share ‘All You Tories’ in solidarity with RMT & NHS Strikers

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Following the band’s anticipated run of UK & Irish arena dates, Dropkick Murphys are sharing special live footage of ‘All You Tories’, an incredibly powerful rework of ‘All You Fonies (Bound To Lose)’. The original […]

Lana Del Rey
News

LANA DEL REY releases her new single ‘A&W’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Today – 14th February 2023 – Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘A&W’, the second single taken from her upcoming ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The […]

Temples
New Music

TEMPLES share new track ‘Cicada’ from forthcoming new album ‘Exotico’

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have today shared a new track, ‘Cicada’, the latest to be taken from their forthcoming fourth album, Exotico. The Sean Ono Lennon-produced album will be released on ATO Records on Friday 14th April 2023. […]

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