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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 […]

  • 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
        • 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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The Damned
Gigs

THE DAMNED announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today The Damned announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxymoron, Paul Gray and Will Glanville-Taylor will tour the UK in support of a […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track and video, “spite”, from her album, CACTI, out on 13 January 2023

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video, “spite”, with an accompanying video directed by nwspk. The spiky, synth-powered single’s refrain, “Don’t you […]

Voice Of The Beehive - ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Voice Of The Beehive – ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition

November 22, 2022 Sandra Blemster

Ah, Voice of the Beehive, that takes me back. They first came into my existence somewhere back in 1987 with their video “I Say Nothing”, a dayglo, kickass ‘indie’ record that went straight for the […]

DAVE ROWNTREE
Gigs

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track ‘Tape Measure’

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

DAVE ROWNTREE is pleased to share the new single “TAPE MEASURE” from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs which will be released on January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. “Tape Measure” is streaming now. It’s […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce the release of their 20th studio album – Your Future Is Your Past

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 20th full-length studio album Your Future Is Your Past, which will be released […]

Music Degrees: Explained Types and Opportunities
Features

Music Degrees: Explained Types and Opportunities

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

If you are looking for degrees in music, you will know there are a lot of different branches and types of music degrees that people pursue all over the world. For example, you might want […]

N Dubz
Gigs

English pop-hip-hop band N-DUBZ announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Saturday, 26th August 2023

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

English pop-hip-hop band N Dubz have announced they will headline Custom House Square, Belfast, on Saturday, 26th August 2023. The trio kicked off their massive SOLD-OUT Back To The Future Tour UK tour this month; […]

Tzusan - WSPSNSYRP
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Tzusan – WSPSNSYRP

November 21, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. To those not in the know, Tzusan, AKA Edinburgh-based producer and […]

blur
Gigs

BLUR announce headline show at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 24th June next year

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announce that blur will play a very special show at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 24th June next year, their only Irish appearance and first headline show since 2015. The outing will […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

DURAN DURAN announce 2023 headline UK & Ireland arena tour

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions […]

Mediæval Bæbes
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mediæval Bæbes – Personent Hodie

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

The MEDIÆVAL BÆBES release their eleventh studio album MydWynter on 25 November 2022. A loose sequel to 2013’s Christmas-themed Of Kings and Angels, which reworked several well-known seasonal favourites, MydWynter is a darker reminder of […]

the kooks
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following an incendiary three-night sold-out run at 3Olympia Theatre last April, The Kooks have announced a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Blossoms and The […]

Blur
Gigs

BLUR add second & final Wembley Stadium date on 9th July due to phenomenal demand

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announced that blur will play a second and final Wembley Stadium date on 9th July next summer after unprecedented demand resulted in the band’s 8th July show selling out in record time […]

Emperor of Ice Cream
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release video for new single ‘Winter Pages’

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish indie stalwarts Emperor of Ice Cream’ have released a new single & video, ‘Winter Pages’, which is out now via FIFA Records and available across all digital platforms today, Fri Nov 18th. ‘Winter Pages […]

Dea Matrona
Gigs

Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA release their brand new single ‘Red Button’

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today release their brand new single ‘Red Button’. Following on from their previous single, ‘So Damn Dangerous’, ‘Red Button’ carries their newly crafted sound of driving guitar riffs and infectious […]

Bob Dylan
New Music

Columbia & Legacy Recordings announce details of Bob Dylan: Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol.17 on Friday, January 27. The complete […]

Enter Shikari
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI share new single ‘Bull’ feat. Cody Frost

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

‘Bull’ feat. Cody Frost is the second stand-alone Enter Shikari single of 2022 and follows the band’s huge summer return ‘The Void Stares Back’ feat. Wargasm. Having lit up the mainstages at Reading & Leeds […]

The Slow Readers Club
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ & UK tour

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

The critically acclaimed The Slow Readers Club will follow their 2020 Top 10 album ‘The Joy of the Return’ with the release of their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ on February 24th, 2023. The Manchester […]

Robocobra Quartet
News

NI Music Prize – The Big Night at Ulster Hall was a proud moment for local music

November 17, 2022 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize returned to the Ulster Hall last night to a full house for a live showcase of some of the best music artists we have to offer. The event, which was organised […]

brian eno
New Music

BRIAN ENO releases cosmic new video for ‘Garden Of Stars’

November 16, 2022 XS Noize

Brian Eno released his latest studio album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE last month to critical acclaim on vinyl, CD, digital formats and Dolby Atmos Blu-ray. Out today is an alluring new video to accompany the track ‘Garden Of […]

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