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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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

          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
          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
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          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. […]

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        • Embrace
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ - Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’ 1
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ – Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers return with their 14th studio album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ on 3rd September 2021 released on Columbia/Sony and have announced a tour for this autumn. ‘Orwellian’ – the first track to be […]

INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers' ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP 'Iconic'
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INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers’ ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP ‘Iconic’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Skinner Brothers recently released their brand new EP ‘Iconic’, which is out now on Blagger Records. ‘Iconic’ finds The Skinner Brothers raising their game, tempering their boisterous bravado with an anthemic, larger-than-life hook, an […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BEA - In Circles
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TRACK PREMIERE: BEA – In Circles

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

BEA is an Independent ‘hazy folk pop’ artist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her influences range from the likes of Foy Vance and Hozier to Dermot Kennedy, Maggie Rodgers and Phoebe Bridgers, with honest storytelling and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen - Bad Trip (Live)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen – Bad Trip (Live)

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Continuing their prolific and emphatic schedule for releasing powerful alt-punk anthems, Nordic four-piece Lazy Queen reach the conclusion of the project with their full EP ‘Get Home or Die Trying’. A project that outlines a […]

THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ - Listen Now!
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THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ – Listen Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Alternative-pop outfit CRAYON SET return with their dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’, taken from their much-awaited forthcoming album ‘Downer Disco’. Hailing from Dublin ‘The Crayon Set’ are a band that specialises in […]

The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players
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The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Luck is something that has been, and will always be, a bone of contention for casino players everywhere. Along with ideas of luck and fortune, you’ll also find certain superstitions that can influence the way […]

THE OFFSPRING share video for 'We Never Have Sex Anymore' - Watch Now!
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THE OFFSPRING share video for ‘We Never Have Sex Anymore’ – Watch Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of punk rock’s best-selling bands of all time, The Offspring, unveiled the music video for “We Never Have Sex Anymore”. The video takes a literal animalistic approach, enlisting human’s closest genetic […]

INTERVIEW: Paul Weller on Fat Pop (Volume 1) - “My only ambition is to have more of what I’m having now; life, music, family, children and all that." 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Weller on Fat Pop (Volume 1) – “My only ambition is to have more of what I’m having now; life, music, family, children and all that.”

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

There are not many artists who are still making vibrant and relevant music over four decades into their career, but Paul Weller has always done things differently. Since he first burst into the national consciousness […]

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce 20th Anniversary World Tour show at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast Saturday 19th Feb 2022
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RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce 20th Anniversary World Tour show at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast Saturday 19th Feb 2022

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Embarcadero - Down
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Embarcadero – Down

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

DOWN is the third single from Embarcadero, featuring drummer Nigel Powell (Sad Song Co., Frank Turner) and producer Alex Loring (Rews, Fangclub). It’s the latest in a series of singles the band produced with support […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION share new single 'Tired Of Loving You' - Listen Now!
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PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION share new single ‘Tired Of Loving You’ – Listen Now!

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

As all roads lead to an optimistic summer, the sun disappears behind lingering clouds of heartbreak courtesy of festival anthem-peddlers, Paris Youth Foundation, unfurling the billowing, white flag of romantic surrender in the sad majesty […]

PODCAST #39: Alice Merton on new single 'Vertigo', songwriting & judging The Voice
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PODCAST #39: Alice Merton on new single ‘Vertigo’, songwriting & judging The Voice

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #39 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Alice Merton. Born in Frankfurt and raised in the USA, England and Canada, Alice achieved so much in the first chapter […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Artificially Yours - Supermarket Sound
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Artificially Yours – Supermarket Sound

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

As the dismal spectre of lockdown rolls on to its spluttering end, Essex three-piece Artificially Yours drop another jar of marmite in the tined goods isle of life. ‘Supermarket Sound’ is a tribute to the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hans Deville - Mr Wolf
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hans Deville – Mr Wolf

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

Following his debut outing, the maritime Folk influenced ‘Porbandar’, Hans Deville delivers his second single ‘Mr Wolf’. Once more collaborating with dark Country vocalist Andrew J Davies, ‘Mr Wolf’ takes inspiration from 60’s West Coast […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces 2022 UK & Ireland Tour
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces 2022 UK & Ireland Tour

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has today unveiled his 2022 tour of the UK and Ireland. The tour comprises 26 performances across the country, beginning with an opening show at Brighton’s Komedia, and culminating in a performance […]

THE STRANGLERS release the music video for first single 'And If You Should See Dave…’ - Watch Now! 1
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THE STRANGLERS release the music video for first single ‘And If You Should See Dave…’ – Watch Now!

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their brand-new album, Dark Matters, due for release on 10th September 2021, The Stranglers have released the music video for first single And If You Should See Dave…’ – watch here. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sky Olson - Lighthouse
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sky Olson – Lighthouse

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

Utah-based indie-pop newcomer Sky Olson is back with his new single ‘Lighthouse’. Following the success of previous singles ‘Dear Katie’, ‘I Dreamed Up A Dream’ and ‘F*** That Guy’ which saw Sky gain placements across […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album 'Butterfly 3000' - Out June 11th
New Music

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album ‘Butterfly 3000’ – Out June 11th

May 11, 2021 XS Noize

Today, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard proudly announce their second studio album of 2021, Butterfly 3000, which will be released on June 11th via the band’s own KGLW label. The band will drop the […]

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single 'No Hard Feelings' -  Watch Now!
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WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘No Hard Feelings’ – Watch Now!

May 11, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have released their new track NO HARD FEELINGS, a delicate ballad striking the balance between emotional complexity and direct songwriting. The track is the third to be taken from their forthcoming album, BLUE […]

JODY AND THE JERMS release 'Sensation' EP Today - Listen Now!
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JODY AND THE JERMS release ‘Sensation’ EP Today – Listen Now!

May 11, 2021 XS Noize

JODY AND THE JERMS today release their much-anticipated new EP: “Sensation”. Receiving plaudits across BBC6 Music, Radio X and more, the Oxford sextet continues their ascension with four tracks of classically styled indie-pop of the […]

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