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        • Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

          Beck
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          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
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          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

  • 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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EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm
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EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

EELS’ highly anticipated new album ’Earth To Dora’ is out now via E Works/[PIAS]. In celebration of the release, the band have shared a new video for the feel-good hit of the feel-worst year, ‘Are […]

KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert
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KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum musician Katie Melua is delighted to announce a worldwide, ticketed global live stream concert in conjunction with Driift. Following phenomenal reviews for Album No.8, Katie’s eighth consecutive UK Top 10 album and BBC Radio […]

INTERVIEW: "To me, the music doesn't live and breathe until it has an audience" - A chat with Faithless' SISTER BLISS 2
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INTERVIEW: “To me, the music doesn’t live and breathe until it has an audience” – A chat with Faithless’ SISTER BLISS

November 11, 2020 Neal McClelland

Rollo & Sister Bliss from iconic dance band and production outfit Faithless have just released their superb comeback studio album All Blessed after being away for 10 years. XS Noize got a chance to catch […]

BOOK REVIEW: All Together Now - Hope Larson 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: All Together Now – Hope Larson

November 11, 2020 Michael Barron

Two years ago Hope Larson introduced us to 13-year-old Bina in All Summer Long who has a natural ear for music. Bina goes to her first gig, starts to take up the guitar and is […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021 1
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. announce interactive live show from O2 Academy Brixton

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. have announced an interactive live-streamed event, available exclusively on MelodyVR. Returning to the scene of their biggest sold-out London headline show to date, the virtual gig will take place on 23rd […]

PALE WAVES return with new single 'Change' - Watch video
New Music

PALE WAVES return with new single ‘Change’ – Watch video

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have returned. Their new single CHANGE is out now, a nostalgic and super-catchy guitar track made up of stories of heartbreak, premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Track in The World, and accompanied […]

FOO FIGHTERS Announce 'Live From the Roxy' Streaming Concert on Saturday, November 14th 1
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FOO FIGHTERS Announce ‘Live From the Roxy’ Streaming Concert on Saturday, November 14th

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Foo Fighters are taking literally no time to bask in the ecstatic reception to their November 7 Saturday Night Live debut performance of “Shame Shame,” the first taste of the 10th FF album, Medicine at Midnight, due […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share cover of Warren Zevon's 'Accidentally Like a Martyr (Live)' 1
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THE WAR ON DRUGS share cover of Warren Zevon’s ‘Accidentally Like a Martyr (Live)’

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

On November 20th, The War On Drugs will release their new album, LIVE DRUGS, via bandleader Adam Granduciel’s Super High-Quality Records. Today, they announce The Super High-Quality Podcast and present the album’s second single, “Accidentally […]

JULIUS BLACK shares his second single 'Summer' - Listen Now!
New Music

JULIUS BLACK shares his second single ‘Summer’ – Listen Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Julius Black’s ‘Mirrors’ made a huge impact for a self-released debut track. It picked up playlist support including Majestic Casual, Chilled Afternoon and Study Zone as it raced to 100,000 streams in just two months. […]

THE ANTLERS share video for new single 'It Is What It Is' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE ANTLERS share video for new single ‘It Is What It Is’ – Watch Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Antlers have shared a video for their new single “It Is What It Is”. Directed by Derrick Belcham and Emily Terndrup, the video features the world-renowned contemporary dancers Bobbi-Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rory & The Island - When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rory & The Island – When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla)

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Rory & The Island introduces new single When The Lights Go Down (Valhalla). 2020 has been a rough year on a lot of us, but none more so than Rory Gallagher the artist […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES to perform exclusive interactive live gig from O2 Academy Brixton
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FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES to perform exclusive interactive live gig from O2 Academy Brixton

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes will bring their ferocious live experience back to the O2 Academy Brixton in an exclusive virtual gig streamed on MelodyVR. The immersive show, dubbed ‘Brixton By Request’, will feature the […]

SMITH & BURROWS share video for 'Old TV Shows' - Watch Now!
New Music

SMITH & BURROWS share video for ‘Old TV Shows’ – Watch Now!

November 10, 2020 XS Noize

SMITH & BURROWS share video for Old TV Shows taken from the forthcoming album Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough and released through Play It Again Sam on 5th February 2021, Premiered on Jo […]

ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2020 virtual festival announced 1
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ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2020 virtual festival announced

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

This weekend Causeway Coast and Glens Council in association with Snow Water will be bringing the Atlantic Sessions Virtual Festival to your homes! Artists have been filmed in stunning locations across Portstewart and Portrush during […]

Wigan four-piece FLECHETTES release uplifting new track ‘Chasing Youth’ - Listen Now!
New Music

Wigan four-piece FLECHETTES release uplifting new track ‘Chasing Youth’ – Listen Now!

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

Four-piece rock band Flechettes release their uplifting new offering ‘Chasing Youth’, providing blazing guitar riffs and catchy indie-style vocals, making for a seriously dynamic record. Each member contributes their own creative flair, adding to the […]

LIAM GALLAGHER announces exclusive live stream gig ‘Down By The River Thames’ on Saturday, December 5th
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER announces exclusive live stream gig ‘Down By The River Thames’ on Saturday, December 5th

November 9, 2020 XS Noize

British musical icon Liam Gallagher is set to make a biblical return to performing with the announcement of ‘Down By The River Thames’. The one-of-a-kind virtual event will be streamed globally on Saturday, December 5, […]

INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY talks about her life inspirations and her debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY talks about her life inspirations and her debut EP

November 6, 2020 Victoria Pearson

Irish singer-songwriter Amy Montgomery releases her debut EP, Intangible, on November 20th. Amy hails from County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the first thing you notice, apart from her outlandish bohemian looks, is her raw and […]

Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single 'Glimmer' - Watch Now!
New Music

Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single ‘Glimmer’ – Watch Now!

November 6, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast’s own Wynona Bleach release single “GLIMMER” today, November 6th, the first track from their anticipated debut album Moonsoake. Under their former moniker, R51, they self-released critically acclaimed EP’s, “Pillow Talk” and “NO CHILL” – […]

THE CLOCKWORKS release new single 'Enough Is Never Enough' - Watch Video
New Music

THE CLOCKWORKS release new single ‘Enough Is Never Enough’ – Watch Video

November 6, 2020 XS Noize

Resilient and resurgent, THE CLOCKWORKS bow out of 2020 with a visceral statement of intent: “Enough Is Never Enough”. The latest and last in a series for Alan McGee’s Creation 23 label sees the Galway […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Evan Gildersleeve - Mortal
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Evan Gildersleeve – Mortal

November 6, 2020 XS Noize

Evan Gildersleeve is a London based composer and electronic musician. Having previously gained support from the likes of Radio 1 and 6 Music as half of the electronic duo Tired Arms, Evan now prepares to […]

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