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        • ASH
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          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

          Graham Coxon
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          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          da Googie
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          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

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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
        • 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
        • 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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PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows 1
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PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

With under one month to go until the start of BST, Pearl Jam are excited to announce even more incredible additions to their biggest London shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows. October […]

Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: 'The Ghost Of Santiago' - out 29 July
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Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: ‘The Ghost Of Santiago’ – out 29 July

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Ghost of Santiago is the latest album to be released by Tim Finn and Phil Manzanera, available from 29 July 2022. This new album, featuring 10 new co-written songs, is the follow up to […]

Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS
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Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. One of the breakthrough bands of the past decade, the Dublin quartet return with These Are The Days, a widescreen indie-rock anthem and the group’s first […]

EDITORS announce new album EBM - Listen to new single Karma Climb
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EDITORS announce new album EBM – Listen to new single Karma Climb

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today announce details of their seventh studio album EBM, out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. The new album will be the first with new band member Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass, […]

WILLIAM ORBIT is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years 2
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WILLIAM ORBIT is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

William Orbit is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years. With a sound that is beautiful and unmistakably Orbit, it is released on 26 August through Warner Records. The […]

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single 'Neon Hip' - Watch Now
New Music

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single ‘Neon Hip’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

First Class & Coach are proud to present the video to accompany their most recent single ‘Neon Hip’, released on FIFA Records. Created in 3D by FC&C bassist Jonathan Parson (mutegrab.com), the film is a […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Julien Dyne - Modes
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Julien Dyne – Modes

June 7, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Fifth studio album from the forward-thinking Nu […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS celebrates 25 years as a solo artist with new album ‘XXV’ 1
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS celebrates 25 years as a solo artist with new album ‘XXV’

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today announced the release of ‘XXV’ on Columbia Records on September 9.  Celebrating 25 years of Robbie as a solo artist and featuring countless Number 1 smash hit singles and fan favourites, […]

INTERVIEW: Lydia’s Castle frontwoman Tonya LeeAnne on her band’s debut EP 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lydia’s Castle frontwoman Tonya LeeAnne on her band’s debut EP

June 7, 2022 Randall Radic

Nashville-based heavy rock outfit Lydia’s Castle releases their self-titled EP on June 3 via CastleBuilt Entertainment. In recent months, the band unveiled music videos for three tracks from the EP, including “Phoenix,” “Falling Into Place,” […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon

June 7, 2022 Randall Radic

Piano virtuoso and admired LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Stefano May unveils his music video, “False Horizon,” a song about finding your inner peace. Stefano explains, “When I came up with the idea to write ‘False Horizon,’ I […]

Pink Floyd is Now Officially on TikTok
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Pink Floyd is Now Officially on TikTok

June 6, 2022 XS Noize

There are just a handful of the classic rock bands that aren´t on all social media, since it´s a great way to let their fan know what are they doing, what comes next (like if […]

Liam Gallagher's sold-out Knebworth Park shows receive a rapturous reception
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Liam Gallagher’s sold-out Knebworth Park shows receive a rapturous reception

June 6, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher’s return to Knebworth Park – the location of Oasis’s legendary 1996 summer shows – proved to be a spectacular triumph. Having sold all 170,000 tickets for both shows within a matter of minutes, […]

LAMB OF GOD announce new album 'Omens' & tour details 1
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LAMB OF GOD announce new album ‘Omens’ & tour details

June 6, 2022 XS Noize

LAMB OF GOD follows 2020’s No. 1 Hard Rock Album with a vicious new testament. Riding high on a creative renaissance saluted by the likes of Rolling Stone and NME, the Grammy-nominated goliath returns with […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Unstoppable Arthur Brown @ Sale Waterside Arts Centre
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Unstoppable Arthur Brown @ Sale Waterside Arts Centre

June 6, 2022 Sandra Blemster

‘I am the god of hellfire, and I bring you…!’ The people of Sale, Manchester, were treated to a visual/aural experience this Friday evening. Arthur Brown, rock legend of the mesmerizing 60s track Fire, is […]

Darren Hayes unveils new single 'Poison Blood' - Listen Now
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Darren Hayes unveils new single ‘Poison Blood’ – Listen Now

June 6, 2022 XS Noize

The evolution of Darren Hayes continues to flourish with the release of the iconic artist’s new single, ‘Poison Blood’. Following on from what has been a stellar pair of single releases thus far in 2022 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker - 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker – 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs

June 4, 2022 Michael Barron

From the introduction, the listener transports to the fictional 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs, supposedly set in Little Sodbury, 14 miles from Bath, where Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills used to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Automaton - Take Me Home
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TRACK PREMIERE: Automaton – Take Me Home

June 3, 2022 XS Noize

Automaton started writing music in the early naughties when everyone it seemed was having a bedroom studio hit…”I felt sure I could manage some alchemy of my own as Id always wanted to pick up […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum

June 3, 2022 Randall Radic

Chicago-based indie-rock/blues-rock outfit The Empty Pockets introduces the lead single and title track, “Outside Spectrum,” from their forthcoming album, slated to drop on August 12. The album delivers carefully crafted songs soaked in technicolour tones, […]

KASABIAN release new single 'Chemicals' & announce winter UK dates
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KASABIAN release new single ‘Chemicals’ & announce winter UK dates

June 3, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their massive shows with Liam Gallagher at Knebworth this weekend, Kasabian have dropped ’CHEMICALS’, the third track from their highly-anticipated new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria, out August 5th on Columbia Records. A pulsating, […]

INTERVIEW: Tess Parks discusses her new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' 1
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Tess Parks discusses her new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’

June 2, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #89 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Toronto-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks to talk about her new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’. Following years of touring and collaborations […]

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