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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

          Brian Fallon
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          Brian Fallon Announces New Album ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’ And Shares New Single ‘Pearls’

          June 10, 2026

          Brian Fallon has announced details of his eagerly awaited new album, Not Bad For New Jersey, set for release via his own Lesser Known Records on Thursday, September 10, 2026, digitally, with the physical release […]

          Interpol
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          Interpol return with new album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ and share two new tracks

          June 9, 2026

          Interpol have announced their new album This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first in four years and debut for Partisan Records, arriving August 28. Alongside the announcement, the band share the two opening tracks, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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
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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
          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
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          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
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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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        • Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

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THE TAYLOR TWINS release their debut single ‘Lost All The Summer’ - Listen Now!
New Music

THE TAYLOR TWINS release their debut single ‘Lost All The Summer’ – Listen Now!

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Taylor Twins first emerged as Butterfly in 2020, earning introductory airplay at Radio 1, 6 Music and Radio X for their EP ‘Ranger 1’. They were also tipped by veterans musicians and rising talents […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021 1
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC to headline Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: HUNYBEES - I Keep Falling in Love 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: HUNYBEES – I Keep Falling in Love

June 11, 2021 XS Noize

HUNYBEES storm into 2021 with their biggest project to date, a 4 track EP ‘Filth’. To honour the body of work, HUNYBEES today release the video for the last single from the EP ‘I Keep […]

GAVIN JAMES shares new single 'Sober' - Listen Now!
New Music

GAVIN JAMES shares new single ‘Sober’ – Listen Now!

June 11, 2021 XS Noize

Setting eternally relevant themes to classic melodies with an ear for modernist production, Gavin James’ unassuming authenticity and songcraft has been the key to him unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, […]

Social media sensations WOODY & KLEINY have teamed up with THE HOOSIERS with the new England anthem ‘Route 66’
New Music

Social media sensations WOODY & KLEINY have teamed up with THE HOOSIERS with the new England anthem ‘Route 66’

June 11, 2021 XS Noize

The countdown to kick-off starts here! Euro 2020 starts today and social media sensations Woody & Kleiny have teamed up with The Hoosiers to get the party started with the new England anthem ‘Route 66’.  […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Children of Zeus - Balance
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Children of Zeus – Balance

June 11, 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. Newly released second album from the Mancunian […]

THE FRATELLIS release a new studio single version of their cover of ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’
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THE FRATELLIS release a new studio single version of their cover of ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’

June 11, 2021 XS Noize

The Fratellis have today released a new studio single version of their cover of ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’ on Cooking Vinyl. The band originally performed Baccara’s1977 disco classic live on Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Garbage - No Gods No Masters
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Garbage – No Gods No Masters

June 11, 2021 Lori Gava

As an admirer of Garbage since my first encounter with their 1995 hit track, “Stupid Girl”, I have kept an eye on the band that represented the zeitgeist of the late Grunge era. Garbage was […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Glass Dove – On My Own
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TRACK PREMIERE: Glass Dove – On My Own

June 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Nashville-based Glass Dove, aka Josh Benus, unveils his brand-new single, “On My Own,” lifted from his forthcoming debut album, Half Life Wilderness, produced by Owen Biddle. Talking about the album’s genesis, Benus says, “It started […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Don Mai is back with the new single ‘Better’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Don Mai is back with the new single ‘Better’

June 11, 2021 XS Noize

Singer-Songwriter Don Mai is back with the new single ‘Better’. The follow up to ‘Caught Up’ which was released last month, Don once again puts his pop sensibilities on display. Influenced by the likes of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jimkata – Writing on the Wall
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jimkata – Writing on the Wall

June 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Electro-rock outfit Jimkata introduces the music video for “Writing on the Wall,” a track from their forthcoming album, Bonfires, slated to drop this summer. “Writing on the Wall” was inspired by a blitzkrieg of distressing […]

Motörhead
New Music

Motörhead reveal previously unreleased version of ‘Stay Clean’

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Life on the road isn’t all glamour and rock’n’roll excess and Motörhead’s punishing tour schedule in 1981 took them all over the globe as they rode high on the success of Ace Of Spades. One […]

PODCAST #43: with AJ Dean-Revington, Tara Wilcox and Chess Whiffin - The Wandering Hearts
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PODCAST #43: with AJ Dean-Revington, Tara Wilcox and Chess Whiffin – The Wandering Hearts

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #43 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with AJ Dean-Revington, Tara Wilcox and Chess Whiffin of The Wandering Hearts about their new album and upcoming tour.  After shooting to […]

AQUILO share video for new single ‘Out In LA’ - Watch Now!
New Music

AQUILO share video for new single ‘Out In LA’ – Watch Now!

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Over the course of their first two albums, ‘Silhouettes’ and ‘ii’, Aquilo earned the duo a legion of global fans, exceeded 250 million streams, and picked up Radio 1 airplay plus praise from the likes […]

BRAVE JAMES shares a lyric video for his debut single ‘Soldier’
New Music

BRAVE JAMES shares a lyric video for his debut single ‘Soldier’

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Unafraid to be unique, newcomer Brave James blends dreamy alt-pop, maximalist electroproduction and multi-layered psychedelic vocal harmonies as he whips up a whirlwind of multi-generational influences into a sound that sits right at home in […]

ARAB STRAP release video for reworked 'Fable of the Urban Fox' single - Watch Now!
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ARAB STRAP release video for reworked ‘Fable of the Urban Fox’ single – Watch Now!

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

‘As Days Get Dark’, Arab Strap’s seventh studio album and their first for 16 years, was a record that managed to feel like both evolution and revolution: a continuation of what has come before whilst […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'Orwellian' - Watch Now! 1
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for ‘Orwellian’ – Watch Now!

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have released a short film to accompany their recently release single ‘Orwellian’. The track gets a new visual accompaniment from the archive as well as improvised footage, beautifully constructed and directed by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Echo Beach - On My Mind
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Echo Beach – On My Mind

June 10, 2021 XS Noize

Echo Beach premiere the video of their second single ‘On My Mind’ today with XS Noize. The synth-pop outfit that formed in early 2021 has been making waves in Leeds following the release of their […]

INHALER release video for their new single - 'It Won’t Always Be Like This' - Watch Now! 1
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INHALER release video for their new single – ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ – Watch Now!

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler releases their new single It Won’t Always Be Like This on June 9th on Polydor. The song will launch as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on Radio 1 alongside a video directed […]

SUUNS announce new album 'The Witness' - out September 3rd 2
Gigs

SUUNS announce new album ‘The Witness’ – out September 3rd

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Montreal band SUUNS – comprised of Ben Shemie, Joe Yarmush, and Liam O’Neill – announce their new album and Joyful Noise Recordings debut, The Witness, out September 3rd, and share the lead single/video, “Witness Protection”. […]

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