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        • Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • Podcast
        • 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, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 global stadium tour
Gigs

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 global stadium tour

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

With guitarist and all-around cosmic musician John Frusciante back in the fold, the boys are firing on all cylinders, their hearts are full and they’re fixing to unleash an infinite river of creativity, and rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Hasten Mercy, the solo project of Michael Baker of neo-new wave outfit Head Fake, unveils the music video, “These Things,” via Global Heist Recordings/Neurodisc Records. Raised in a musical family in Toronto, Michael grew up […]

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ - Listen Now
New Music

DURAN DURAN share the fantastic new track ‘Tonight United’ – Listen Now

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the fantastic new track ‘TONIGHT UNITED’, produced by the band alongside the legendary Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, the fourth song to be taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay
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TRACK PREMIERE: Micky James – Not Okay

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Glam rocker Micky James introduces his new single, “Not Okay,” a song inspired by two people who formed a close bond after simultaneously experiencing extreme lows. Micky explains, “This song is a declaration never to […]

CORMAC NEESON releases brand new track 'Precious Cargo' - Watch Video
New Music

CORMAC NEESON releases brand new track ‘Precious Cargo’ – Watch Video

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson, the fearless lead singer of Irish rock act The Answer and performer,  singer-songwriter in his own right, releases a brand new atmospheric mood single that showcases his prodigious talent as a versatile composer […]

NICK RHODES of DURAN DURAN & WENDY BEVAN release third album - ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’ 2
New Music

NICK RHODES of DURAN DURAN & WENDY BEVAN release third album – ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and British artist and singer/violinist Wendy Bevan will release the third instalment of their four-part ASTRONOMIA project ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’ via Tape Modern, available […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Angelina Luzi - Beast
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Angelina Luzi – Beast

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Italian English independent female artist, Angelina Luzi launches a haunting new project which kicks off with single ‘Beast’ as she draws her listener in with her captivating, emotive vocals, which beguile and enchant as she […]

INTERVIEW: Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun on new album 'Behave Myself'
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun on new album ‘Behave Myself’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #53 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with She Drew The Gun, songwriter Louisa Roach. Louisa talks about her third album, ‘Behave Myself’, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia

September 23, 2021 Randall Radic

Art-rock/art-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alicia Walter has released her debut solo album, I Am Alicia, via Sooper Records. Well-known for fronting Chicago’s math-rock outfit Oshwa, in 2016, Alicia relocated to NYC. The year 2016 also […]

RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single 'If You Say The Word' 2
New Music

RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single ‘If You Say The Word’

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead have today revealed the brand-new video for their recently released single If You Say The Word. The video is directed by Norwegian director Kaspar Häggström (Kelly Lee Owens). If You Say The Word is […]

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th
New Music

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

The September 24, 1991 release of Nirvana’s Nevermind touched off a seismic shift in global youth culture. Rising to #1 worldwide over the next few months, its impact would elevate Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and […]

TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022
Gigs

TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the long-awaited and critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Unlearning’, Atlanta native TEDDY SWIMS is announcing his first ever European headline tour. The mammoth 56 date TOUGH LOVE WORLD TOUR kicks off […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Joy Orbison - Still Slipping Vol.1
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Joy Orbison – Still Slipping Vol.1

September 23, 2021 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. Debut album from the South London based […]

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven - Watch Video 1
New Music

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven – Watch Video

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Producer, composer, and Unloved-founder David Holmes today releases a new single, “Hope Is the Last Thing To Die” featuring up and coming vocalist Raven Violet. With lyrics in both French and English, the track calls […]

ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour
Gigs

ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS can today announce an incredibly intimate set of headline shows for October 2021. These will go on general sale Saturday 25th September at 10 am, and the full list of shows are below: ARCHITECTS […]

KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022
Gigs

KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, Kings of Leon will play Dublin […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Royal Morning Blue' - Listen Now
Gigs

DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Royal Morning Blue’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Royal Morning Blue is out today. The latest track from Damon Albarn’s new solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows was written and recorded in Iceland. Directly inspired by the view […]

BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022
Gigs

BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

It’s been twenty-five years since BABYBIRD unleashed his acclaimed album ‘Ugly Beautiful’. Yet, the poignancy that runs throughout the album remains as modern as ever. Here’s a brief recap: Five Lo-fi albums came out in […]

ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ - Listen Now
Gigs

ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Recorded in Lockdown last year with producer Cam Blackwood (George Ezra, Jack Savoretti, Tom Walker, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes) the highly anticipated new Alabama 3 album Step 13 is out this Friday via Submarine […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO releases new single ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ feat: Bring Me The Horizon

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has today released the third single off his highly anticipated album The Atlas Underground Fire. The single, ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ featuring Bring Me […]

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