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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 […]

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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches - Wonderful Oblivion
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches – Wonderful Oblivion

October 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Melbourne, Australia-based indie-folk duo Charm of Finches recently released their third album, Wonderful Oblivion, via AntiFragile Music. The sisters, Mabel and Ivey Windred-Wornes, grew up busking and performing on festival stages throughout Australia. Their sound, […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single 'Change' from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore
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THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single ‘Change’ from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs have today released “Change,” a new song from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, out this Friday on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is an uncommon rock […]

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series
New Music

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

At the 2011 Coachella Festival, Interpol debuted their dynamic collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch: an overlay of Lynch’s frantic short film I Touch a Red Button Man with the group’s ferocious 2010 single ‘Lights’. The […]

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ - Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit - Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’
New Music

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ – Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit – Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

‘When She Comes Around’ is the first track to be revealed from No Rome’s highly anticipated debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’, set for release on 3rd December by Dirty Hit. Recorded in a small apartment […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs - I Don’t Live Here Anymore
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs – I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

I’ve never really overtly connected the sound of The War on Drugs with Dylan or Springsteen, but with this, their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, I can finally join the dots. Opener ‘Living […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 

October 26, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Have you ever listened to a Tori Amos record? If so, then you know exactly what to expect from Ocean to Ocean. Amos has had a fairly consistent track record of releasing a new album every […]

STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows
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STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Stereophonics have today announced a run of very special intimate UK dates for November & December 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum acclaimed album ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’. Stereophonics will be […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper - The Loser
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper – The Loser

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Today THUMPER unveiled the video for the brand new single ‘The Loser’. This follows the success of the rereleased Ad Nauseam, picking up support from BBC6, US Radio and playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music. […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
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ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1

October 25, 2021 Sandra Blemster

Richard Ashcroft releases his new album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 on October 29th. It contains 12 newly recorded acoustic versions of songs from his time in The Verve (including the classic Urban Hymns album) and […]

WILD RIVERS share the new single ‘Better When We’re Falling Apart’ - Listen Now
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WILD RIVERS share the new single ‘Better When We’re Falling Apart’ – Listen Now

October 23, 2021 XS Noize

After releasing their self-titled debut album and two EPs, Wild Rivers’ music is already resonating profoundly with a following that continues to grow with every release. They’ve already amassed over 200 million streams, leading to […]

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for 'Alone' - Watch Now
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FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for ‘Alone’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2021 XS Noize

Fickle Friends’ current single ‘Alone’ continues to amplify anticipation for the release of their second album ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’ on January 14th, as the tracks that have previewed the album have now exceeded […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Moyka – The Revelations of Love
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Moyka – The Revelations of Love

October 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer Moyka releases her debut album, The Revelations of Love, via Snafu Records. A concept album, The Revelations of Love, reveals the interconnecting threads of love and loss. Moyka explains, “The overall […]

carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”
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carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rising rocker and multi-instrumentalist, carolesdaughter, who PAPER Magazine calls a “beacon to the misfits and alt kids” is back with a killer new single, “My Mother Wants Me Dead.” A distinctly short track that’ll make […]

SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast
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SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

SIMPLY RED, hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the UK, have confirmed a return to Ireland to play 2 Summer Shows at Cork Live At The Marquee […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club - Rolling Out The Fire
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club – Rolling Out The Fire

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Rolling Out The Fire’ from The Daydream Club’s new album All Our Born Days. Set for a full UK release on 5 November, All […]

EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water

October 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Folk/pop artist Ryan Montbleau releases his new EP, Water, the third EP of a series of four unique EPs – Wood, Fire, Water, Air. Each of the songs on Water was written while Ryan was […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, whose eighth album Night Network came out to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today shared The Day I Got Lost Again and Opaline And Evergreen, the latest single to be released as […]

THE CORONAS release new single 'Write Our Own Soundtrack' and kick off Irish Tour tonight!
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THE CORONAS release new single ‘Write Our Own Soundtrack’ and kick off Irish Tour tonight!

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Beloved Dublin band The Coronas are back with a brand-new single, “Write Our Own Soundtrack”, out on 22nd October. “It was written in the first lockdown,” explains lead singer Danny O’Reilly. “It’s about how a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Start 'Bedding In' with Martin Callingham's wintery melancholy
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Start ‘Bedding In’ with Martin Callingham’s wintery melancholy

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Martin Callingham is a writer and musician from Bristol, UK. He has been melting audiences into a puddle with his intimate delivery and beautifully crafted songs since 2016’s ‘Tonight We All Swim Free’. The album […]

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