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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

          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 […]

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

          March 30, 2026

          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

          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 […]

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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
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          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

          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 […]

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

          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 […]

        • 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// 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
          IN FOCUS

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
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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

          March 24, 2026

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Elles Bailey
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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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
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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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        • The Dandy Warhols
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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, […]

          Scouting For Girls
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          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 […]

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

          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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TRACK PREMIERE: mynameisleonidas - Blue Nightmares
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TRACK PREMIERE: mynameisleonidas – Blue Nightmares

August 27, 2021 XS Noize

Masked musician mynameisleonidas ends the summer with a surreal slice of unfiltered alt-pop on ‘Blue Nightmares’, pairing acerbic personal musings over a stuttered electronic soundscape. It is out now through Kitsuné Musique. He cryptically explains: […]

GORILLAZ release new 3 track-EP titled 'Meanwhile' - Listen Now
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GORILLAZ release new 3 track-EP titled ‘Meanwhile’ – Listen Now

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of new music from Gorillaz: a 3-track EP titled Meanwhile celebrating Carnival and West London comprising tracks Déjà Vu ft. Alicaì Harley recorded live in London; the steel pan-infused Jimmy Jimmy […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sun Atoms - The Cat’s Eye
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sun Atoms – The Cat’s Eye

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

SUN ATOMS returns with the new single: “The Cat’s Eye”. A strung-out, psychedelic wonder, the track finds the alias of Jsun Atoms (The Upsidedown, Daydream Machine) joined by special guest appearances from the singular Alex […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scott Krokoff – Far Too Many Times
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Scott Krokoff – Far Too Many Times

August 26, 2021 Randall Radic

New York-based Americana artist Scott Krokoff unveils the music video, “Far Too Many Times,” a song about the common problem of communicating with and getting through to others. Scott explains, “This song is about someone […]

JAMIROQUAI announces 'Travelling Without Moving' (25th anniversary edition)
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JAMIROQUAI announces ‘Travelling Without Moving’ (25th anniversary edition)

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Jamiroquai’s huge third album ‘Travelling Without Moving’, it is to be reissued as a double heavyweight 180g yellow vinyl set with a new updated cover for 2021 and […]

EP PREMIERE: The Transonics – Tides
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EP PREMIERE: The Transonics – Tides

August 26, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, surfedelic pop outfit The Transonics introduce their spanking new EP, entitled Tides, via Sonic Soiree Records. Tides follows the band’s 2020 debut album, Lost in Time, which spent 13 weeks […]

Dublin alt-rock outfit TV PEOPLE release debut EP 'Nothing More' - Hear new track 'Shallow Minds'
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Dublin alt-rock outfit TV PEOPLE release debut EP ‘Nothing More’ – Hear new track ‘Shallow Minds’

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin alternative-rock newcomers TV People today unveil their debut EP, ‘Nothing More’ via Blowtorch Records. The band have also shared a new single, ‘Shallow Minds’. Working alongside an all-star team including Dan Doherty at Darklands […]

ALBUM STREAM: Dakota Jones - Black Light
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ALBUM STREAM: Dakota Jones – Black Light

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Harnessing timeless groove and magisterial queer black power, NYC 4-piece Dakota Jones is set to release their debut full-length album, Black Light on August 27th 2021. XS Noize is pleased to premiere the album exclusively […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single 'London Isn’t Burning' 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single ‘London Isn’t Burning’

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following media buzz for their recent single Don’t Fight It Out, London rockers Fuzz Skyler are back today with their punky and timely new track London Isn’t Burning. The snappy new song showcases a different […]

FREDDIE LONG shares video for new single ‘Addicted To Your Love’
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FREDDIE LONG shares video for new single ‘Addicted To Your Love’

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

It’s summer: the sun is shining, everyone is finally out and things seem to be getting back to normal. Time to focus on the beautiful things in life: hanging out with your friends and maybe […]

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

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has today released a brand-new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram from his recently announced album The Atlas Underground Fire, out October 15th.  “I’d worked […]

THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track 'Method To The Madness' 1
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THE WOMBATS unveil music video for new single ‘If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You’

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

The Wombats are today unveiling the music video of their infectious electro-pop new single ‘If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You’, premiered on BBC Radio 1 ‘Future Sounds’ with Yungblud. Inspired by the lockdowns […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Chillhum – Highspeed
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TRACK PREMIERE: Chillhum – Highspeed

August 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Denver, Colorado-based vocalist and producer, introduces his new single, “Highspeed,” an intimate, soul-searching song. Chillum explains, “Lyrically, ‘Highspeed’ is a song centred around how disorienting it can be as a young person trying to figure […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC - “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC – “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino

August 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Electronic artist Ishi and electronic dance duo CAPYAC introduce the music video for “Goody Goody,” featuring the talents of Cure For Paranoia and Rudi Devino. CAPYAC explains, “We decided, in the tremendous silence of an […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
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WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a string of intimate shows in the UK as part of The National Lottery Revive Live campaign, which aims to help revive the grassroots music scene following the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]

R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' with a special reissue 1
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R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ with a special reissue

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

Craft Recordings proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.’s tenth studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, with a special reissue set for release on October 29. The bonus-filled 2-CD/1-Blu-ray Deluxe Edition offers a trove of […]

DMA’S share video for new single 'We Are Midnight' - Watch Now
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DMA’S share video for new single ‘We Are Midnight’ – Watch Now

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

DMA’S have announced the video for WE ARE MIDNIGHT, the lead single from their new EP I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY, SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU. The EP is available on all digital outlets now […]

OLD DOMINION return with new album 'Time, Tequila & Therapy' in October 2
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OLD DOMINION return with new album ‘Time, Tequila & Therapy’ in October

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion has announced their anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, Time, Tequila & Therapy, will be released on 8th October 2021.  To herald the record’s arrival, the group shared a brand new […]

INTERVIEW: Wings Of Desire discuss their new EP, 'Amun-Ra'
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INTERVIEW: Wings Of Desire discuss their new EP, ‘Amun-Ra’

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #50 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Chloe and James of Wings Of Desire to talk about their fantastic new EP Amun-Ra. Amun-Ra moves on from the observant […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY reveals the 154 songs featured in his new book, The Lyrics
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PAUL MCCARTNEY reveals the 154 songs featured in his new book, The Lyrics

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

Paul McCartney has revealed the list of the 154 songs featured in his forthcoming book The Lyrics, publishing 2nd November 2021. This career-spanning selection also includes a set of lyrics to an unrecorded Beatles song: […]

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