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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

          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

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          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 […]

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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
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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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RINGO STARR releases new single 'Let’s Change The World' - Listen Now 1
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RINGO STARR releases new single ‘Let’s Change The World’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Today, UMe announces Ringo Starr Change The World, a new EP to be released on September 24, 2021.  These 4 tracks were all recorded at Starr’s Roccabella West studio just as he did for his […]

SOFT CELL reveal brand new track 'HEART LIKE CHERNOBYL' - Listen Now
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SOFT CELL reveal brand new track ‘HEART LIKE CHERNOBYL’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell – legendary frontman Marc Almond and producer/instrumentalist Dave Ball – have revealed a brand new track from their first album in 20 years, their fifth studio album ‘*Happiness Not Included’. One […]

Global superstar, producer and DJ, KYGO releases his new song 'Love Me Now' ft. Zoe Wees
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Global superstar, producer and DJ, KYGO releases his new song ‘Love Me Now’ ft. Zoe Wees

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Global superstar, producer and DJ, Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll – a.k.a Kygo releases his new song “Love Me Now” ft. Zoe Wees. “Love Me Now,” out now via Columbia/RCA Records, is the follow up to Kygo’s most […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce new album 'World I Understand' & share single 'City Lights'
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THE SHERLOCKS announce new album ‘World I Understand’ & share single ‘City Lights’

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Alt-rock stalwarts The Sherlocks, comprised of Kiaran Crook (vocals), Brandon Crook (drums), Alex Proctor (guitar) and Trent Jackson (bass), have today announced their latest album World I Understand – out 19th November via TeddyBoy Records. […]

LITANY shares the video for new single ‘Adult Movies’ - Watch Now
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LITANY shares the video for new single ‘Adult Movies’ – Watch Now

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

Adding denser layers of synths and echoes of Robyn and Metronomy to her confessional alt-pop, the artist and songwriter Litany has evolved her sound without compromising her identity. It has resulted in two of her […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Noise Network - Let It Go
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TRACK PREMIERE: Noise Network – Let It Go

August 13, 2021 XS Noize

London based duo NOISE NETWORK announce their arrival with a hi-octane, feel-good summer anthem, ‘Let It Go’, fusing lush, free-flowing grooves with hints of trap, future bass and pop, lifted from the forthcoming debut album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers – Pressure Machine
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers – Pressure Machine

August 13, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

After a purgatorial stint of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also affected certain aspects of the album itself, The Killers are back with their seventh studio album, Pressure Machine. The band co-produced […]

INTERVIEW: Mark Lanegan on Dark Mark vs. Skeleton Joe - His new collaborative project with Joe Cardamone
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Mark Lanegan on Dark Mark vs. Skeleton Joe – His new collaborative project with Joe Cardamone

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #49 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Lee Campbell catches up with Mark Lanegan to discuss Dark Mark vs Skeleton Joe, his collaborative project with The Icarus Line frontman, Joe Cardamone, his recent […]

DURAN DURAN release brand new track 'MORE JOY!' feat. CHAI 1
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DURAN DURAN reveal animé lyric video for their latest single ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran have shared their stunning new animé lyric video for their latest single ‘MORE JOY!’ feat CHAI. The video was created by Melissa Ladybug, and comes ahead of their highly anticipated fifteenth studio […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Bluetones - Expecting To Fly (25th Anniversary Box Set Edition)
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Bluetones – Expecting To Fly (25th Anniversary Box Set Edition)

August 12, 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. Reissue of the debut album from Hounslow’s […]

THE CRIBS announce details of 'Sonic Blew Singles Club'
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THE CRIBS announce details of ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today announced details of the ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’ which will run monthly until the end of the year. […]

THE DARKNESS release video for brand new single 'Motorheart' - Watch Now 1
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THE DARKNESS release video for brand new single ‘Motorheart’ – Watch Now

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Darkness have unleashed the first taste and title track of their forthcoming opus Motorheart out November 19th via Cooking Vinyl. Paying homage to a devoted sex robot, ‘Motorheart’ growls, pounds and stomps with Rufus […]

TRACK PREMIERE: So Kindly - Send Me A Sign
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TRACK PREMIERE: So Kindly – Send Me A Sign

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

Vulnerability, hope and the tantalizing promise of optimism lies at the heart of So Kindly, an exciting and reflective artist from Zimbabwe, whose rich storytelling is set to be unveiled with the release of his […]

ALBUM PREMIERE: Matthew J Van Howe – Legend of the Galactic Princess
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Matthew J Van Howe – Legend of the Galactic Princess

August 12, 2021 Randall Radic

Chicago-based electronic-orchestral artist Matthew J Van Howe introduces his new album, Legend of the Galactic Princess. Imagine Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars scored by Vangelis, and you’ll have an idea of what Van […]

INTERVIEW: Pre-Sexual Activities Discuss Spotify & the Loss of Actuality
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Pre-Sexual Activities Discuss Spotify & the Loss of Actuality

August 12, 2021 Randall Radic

New York City-based funk outfit Pre-Sexual Activities recently unveiled the music video for “Spotify Your Life,” a sardonic take on the music streaming giant. Made up of producers Andrea Monorchio and Nikolaus Schuhbeck, Pre-Sexual Activities […]

THE LATHUMS ride their wave and release joyous new single - 'I'll Get By'
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THE LATHUMS ride their wave and release joyous new single – ‘I’ll Get By’

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

Cracking the door further ajar and letting listeners take another step into their forthcoming, debut album The Lathums scatter seeds of their trademark, smile-wide optimism on their latest, beaming single, I’ll Get By. A skiffle-beat […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tutara Peak - ‘Ember’ ft. Lou Rhodes 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tutara Peak – ‘Ember’ ft. Lou Rhodes

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

British experimental electronic artist Tutara Peak has joined forces with Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Lou Rhodes on new single & video ‘Ember’, which XS Noize can exclusively reveal today! Blending bubbling synths and delicate guitar chords […]

BILLY IDOL announces 'The Roadside' EP - Hear the lead single 'Bitter Taste' 1
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BILLY IDOL announces ‘The Roadside’ EP – Hear the lead single ‘Bitter Taste’

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

Billy Idol is set to release ‘The Roadside’ EP, his first new material in nearly seven years, on 17th September via Dark Horse Records. Produced by Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer) and featuring Idol’s longtime […]

LONDON GRAMMAR share video for their new single 'America' - Watch Now
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LONDON GRAMMAR share video for their new single ‘America’ – Watch Now

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

London Grammar today share the official video for their new single America, taken from their #1 album Californian Soil, out now on Ministry of Sound. The video for ‘America’ was directed by long time collaborator […]

THE CHARLATANS announce special live show in support of NHS workers
Gigs

THE CHARLATANS announce special live show in support of NHS workers

August 11, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS will play a special live show in support of NHS workers at Gorilla in Manchester on Monday the 15th of November 2021. Entry will be free to National Health staff and ticket applications […]

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