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        • LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

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          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 […]

          The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

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          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          White Denim
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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

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          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
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          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

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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          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 […]

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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
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          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          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
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          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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

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          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

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          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. […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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          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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          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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
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          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November
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Manchester’s electronic icons 808 STATE head out on tour in September, October & November

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Acid House originals turned pioneering electronic icons, 808 State AKA Messrs Graham Massey and Andrew Barker accompanied by live drummer Carl Sharrocks. Recorded in the former nerve centre of the Granada broadcasting empire, ‘Transmission Suite’ […]

EP REVIEW: Polly Scattergood - In The Absence Of Light
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EP REVIEW: Polly Scattergood – In The Absence Of Light

September 15, 2021 Amanda Stock

In The Absence of Light is the new EP from singer/songwriter musician Polly Scattergood and follows on from her long-awaited third album In This Moment, released back in July last year. Being in lockdown certainly […]

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection
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Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’ Now Streaming For The First Time Ever Exclusively On The Coda Collection

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay’s ‘Amsterdam Sessions’, a rarely seen and intimate 2000 performance in support of the band’s breakout critically acclaimed album Parachutes, is now available to stream for the first time ever exclusively on The Coda Collection. […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS release video for new single 'I Don’t Live Here Anymore'
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THE WAR ON DRUGS release video for new single ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs presents “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” the stunning title track/video of their new album and first in over four years, out 29th October on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore […]

ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single - ‘Daytime Coma’
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ARCHIVE return with epic 14-minute single – ‘Daytime Coma’

September 15, 2021 XS Noize

South London collective, Archive release their brand new single ‘Daytime Coma’ – an epic yet haunting 14+ minute post-rock behemoth that builds and moves through its entirety, unrelenting in its progression and representing the world […]

U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of 'Gloria' to celebrate Black Friday 3
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U2 announce 40th-anniversary vinyl release of ‘Gloria’ to celebrate Black Friday

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of Gloria, a limited edition 12” yellow vinyl EP to celebrate Black Friday on Friday 26th November 2021. Originally released as a single in October […]

SPIRITUALIZED announce 'Let It Come Down' - the final instalment of The Spaceman Reissue Program 1
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SPIRITUALIZED announce ‘Let It Come Down’ – the final instalment of The Spaceman Reissue Program

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

With this week’s release of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space, Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the final instalment of The Spaceman Reissue Program. Let It Come Down, the band’s epic […]

THE CHARLATANS classic single ‘The Only One I Know’ is now a music box
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THE CHARLATANS classic single ‘The Only One I Know’ is now a music box

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

The classic single by The Charlatans is now a music box. Released Monday 20th September – Limited 1st Edition with Individually-Numbered Postcard. The second single by much-loved indie darlings The Charlatans, ‘The Only One I […]

ALICE COOPER & THE CULT announce double headline UK tour! 2
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ALICE COOPER & THE CULT announce double headline UK tour!

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Two acclaimed headliners from both sides of the Atlantic will be touring UK arenas in what will be 2022’s must-see event. Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper returns to the UK alongside Rock […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce huge ‘Screamadelica Live’ tour 1
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PRIMAL SCREAM announce huge ‘Screamadelica Live’ tour

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

July 2022 will see Primal Scream play their first headline shows since December 2019. And how better to mark their return than playing their classic ‘Screamadelica’ album in full? Completed by a selection of greatest […]

TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ - Watch Now
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TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ – Watch Now

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Introducing a new pop-leaning sound with his current single ‘California’ resulted in Toby Johnson hitting key playlists including New Music Friday (Spotify) and New Music Daily (Apple Music) while also gaining fresh airplay at BBC […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band - Mr Luck - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band – Mr Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

September 13, 2021 Daniel Lynch

“Calling all guitarists…It’s the Jimmy Reed move,” proclaims the blurb on the rear sleeve. “It’s all about those visceral chords that send a shiver down your spine.” The passage finishes with, “It’s the flavour of […]

THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ - the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ – the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020 have today shared the video to Swinging At Shadows. The track is the first to be released as part of […]

COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS - 'My Universe' will be released on September 24th 1
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COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS – ‘My Universe’ will be released on September 24th

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today announced their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS. My Universe will be released on September 24th. The track, sung in both English and Korean, was written by Coldplay and BTS and produced by Max […]

INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne's 10th studio release, 'I’ve Been Trying To Tell You' 2
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INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #52 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Pete Wiggs from London trio Saint Etienne. Pete talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, I’ve Been Trying to Tell You […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain

September 10, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego-based blues-rocker Zack Oakley unveils the music video, “Acid Rain,” lifted from his debut solo album, Badlands, releasing September 17 via Kommune Records. Zack explains, “I am excited to share these songs with the […]

Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single 'Borders Blurred' - Listen Now
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Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single ‘Borders Blurred’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In 2019, post-punk legends Membranes returned with a career-defining album, the wonderfully ambitious “What Nature Gives, Nature Takes Away”. The album’s release heralded their most successful period since reforming in 2009 around the All Tomorrow’s […]

WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time 1
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WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Four classic albums released for War Child between 2002 and 2009 featuring the likes of Muse, Stereophonics, Oasis, George Michael, Avril Lavigne, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Coldplay, Radiohead, Gorillaz, Manic Street Preachers, Beck, Keane, Lily […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Manchester’s THE SLOW READERS CLUB, are back with their latest and most anthemic single yet, ‘Tell No Lies’; a huge synth-driven alternate anthem ready-made in time for the band’s long-anticipated – and three times rescheduled […]

Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, live media platform Doors.Live today announced that Damon Albarn’s sold-out one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre on the banks of London’s River Thames will now be made available to fans around the world. This very special performance […]

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