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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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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 […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          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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ON THE TURNTABLE: Amerigo Gazaway - The Notorious J.B.’s: The B.I.G. Payback
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amerigo Gazaway – The Notorious J.B.’s: The B.I.G. Payback

April 16, 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. Amerigo is best known for his mash-up […]

THE STRUTS share new single 'Low Key In Love' featuring paris jackson
New Music

THE STRUTS share new single ‘Low Key In Love’ featuring paris jackson

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer and songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for ‘Low Key in Love’ a fiery duet out now via Interscope / Polydor Records. Listen here. Fuelled by their […]

ALICE LA shares video for new single '21st Century Woman'
New Music

ALICE LA shares video for new single ’21st Century Woman’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Alice LA is a versatile artist dabbling in pop music, with a background in Multi-Media skills and such experimental yet striking visuals that gel well with her music, Upbeat and high energy live shows, a […]

VAN MORRISON announces his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison will mark the May 7th release of his eagerly anticipated new double-album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ by playing his first-ever virtual performance on May 8th. The multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist […]

Anonymous music collective PORCELAIN ask listeners to choose dark versus light on new single ‘Hold Me In The Dark’
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Anonymous music collective PORCELAIN ask listeners to choose dark versus light on new single ‘Hold Me In The Dark’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Released on April 9th ‘Hold Me In The Dark’ is deliberately bittersweet, inviting listeners to choose whether to hear darkness or light in both the instrumentation and the lyrics. For those that hear darkness ‘Hold […]

THE CORAL release 'Vacancy' from their forthcoming studio album 'Coral Island'
New Music

THE CORAL release ‘Vacancy’ from their forthcoming studio album ‘Coral Island’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following Ray Manzarek and Ray Davies into the woozy headrush of the House Of Mirrors and meeting Boris Karloff by the Coconut Shy, The Coral send their latest broadcast from the shores of their own […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight - If You Love Her
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TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight – If You Love Her

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

As a child Riah Knight took to the treetops of her Sussex village to write, often coming down with a song. At the age of eleven, she had joined her first band, going on a […]

CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single 'Lightning Don't Strike Twice' + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour
Gigs

CHUBBY AND THE GANG share new single ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ + announce mammoth 40 date UK & IRE tour

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Fast-rising London punk 5-piece Chubby and the Gang have shared a new song and accompanying music video. ‘Lightning Don’t Strike Twice’ was premiered yesterday evening by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6Music, and is part of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet – The Battle at Garden’s Gate

April 15, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Greta Van Fleet is a band that divides opinion. Loved and lambasted equally by critics and classic rock fans, picking up Grammy awards while being shunned as little more than a Led Zeppelin tribute. It […]

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single 'Here For You'
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share the video for second single ‘Here For You’

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Having made a flying start with their debut single ‘How Can I?’ which powered to #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart, the band’s second single ‘Here For You’ shot straight to #2. Debuted by BBC […]

RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single 'Chosen Family' feat Elton John
Gigs

RINA SAWAYAMA releases new single ‘Chosen Family’ feat Elton John

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

London based critically acclaimed recording artist Rina Sawayama releases a special rendition of Chosen Family featuring Elton John. Originally produced by Danny L Harle and written by Rina, Danny, and Jonny Latimer, the powerful ballad […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pentral - Aiming for the Sun 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pentral – Aiming for the Sun

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

Pentral’s new single, Aiming for the Sun is a stunning blast of thrash metal with a hypnotic groove, the Brazilians’ fiercest track yet and firmly establishing them as one of the most exciting metal bands […]

DAPPY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021 2
Gigs

DAPPY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

The British 4 x platinum selling chart-topping rapper and singer, Dappy is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th October 2021. Dappy well known for his time with N-Dubz, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me

April 15, 2021 Randall Radic

Minneapolis indie-folk singer-songwriter Brady Grey introduces a brand-new song, “Better of Me,” a track from his forthcoming album, Three Crows, slated for release this year. Recorded and produced by Brady in his basement, Three Crows […]

SEATBELTS share video for new single 'Keep Your Mind On The Feeling' - Watch Now!
New Music

SEATBELTS share video for new single ‘Keep Your Mind On The Feeling’ – Watch Now!

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Seatbelts release ‘Keep Your Mind On The Feeling’, the second single is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘Welcome Simplicity’. “The modern world is a dizzying place. Trying to stay focused can be like spinning plates. […]

OSCAR LANG shares his new single 'Stuck' & announces his debut album 'Chew The Scenery' 2
New Music

OSCAR LANG shares his new single ‘Stuck’ & announces his debut album ‘Chew The Scenery’

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

London based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Oscar Lang has shared his brand new single ‘Stuck’ and announced his debut album Chew The Scenery – out 16 July on Dirty Hit. Produced by Rich Turvey (The […]

INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha's Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future 1
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Chris Brokaw on The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries & his past, present and future

April 14, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries released “Suns Out, Guns Out” – their newest LP and the first in eight years. Dan Volohov sits down with the drummer of  The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, founder of Codeine […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces biggest outdoor headline show in UK at Sounds Of The City 2021

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Dermot Kennedy has announced his biggest outdoor headline show in the UK as part of the renowned concert series Sounds Of The City at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester for Tuesday 21st September 2021. Dermot is a […]

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’
New Music

VAN MORRISON releases animated video for ‘Only A Song’ – Watch Now!

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison’s upcoming double-album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ is set to be his 42nd studio set, but its lead single ‘Only A Song’ demonstrates that his distinctive flair for timeless blues, R&B, jazz and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ida Mae - Road To Avalon
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ida Mae – Road To Avalon

April 14, 2021 XS Noize

After the rapturous response, they received for the album’s lead single and title-track ‘Click Click Domino’ earlier this year, which was supported by WONDERLAND, Rolling Stone, CLASH ‘Track of the Day’, NME Radio, American Songwriter […]

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