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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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KATIE MELUA shares 'Your Longing Is Gone' from forthcoming record 'Album No.8'
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KATIE MELUA shares ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ from forthcoming record ‘Album No.8’

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following its world exclusive play on Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show, Katie Melua releases “Your Longing Is Gone” from the forthcoming Album No. 8 – due for release on October 16th via BMG. Featuring […]

SHAME share video for new single ‘Alphabet’ - Watch Now
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SHAME share video for new single ‘Alphabet’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Shame have announced their much-anticipated return, via the frenetic, storming new single ‘Alphabet’. It marks their first new music since the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Songs of Praise in 2018 via Dead […]

Liverpool Gen-Z punks, STONE release live video for new single 'Stay Silent' - Watch Now
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Liverpool Gen-Z punks, STONE release live video for new single ‘Stay Silent’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Having been caged by COVID-19, but riding out the confused claustrophobia of the era on the British airwaves, exciting, Liverpool agit-wavers, STONE return with their latest single, STAY SILENT. An accompanying live video, captured at […]

FUTURE ISLANDS announce 'A Stream Of You And Me' Global Livestream on 9th October 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS announce ‘A Stream Of You And Me’ Global Livestream on 9th October

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

On 9th October, Future Islands will release their sixth full-length album As Long As You Are and perform their only show of 2020. The Baltimore group have been road warriors for over a decade, touring […]

U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND - 20th anniversary reissue 2
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U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND – 20th anniversary reissue

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 20th Anniversary reissue of U2’s global smash hit album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. This multi-format anniversary edition release, featuring a brand new 12-track remaster of the […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN announces new album with the E Street Band, 'Letter To You' - out 23rd October 1
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN announces new album with the E Street Band, ‘Letter To You’ – out 23rd October

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen’s new studio album with the E Street Band, ‘Letter To You’, will be released by Columbia Records on 23rd October. A rock album fuelled by the band’s heart-stopping, house-rocking signature sound, the 12-track […]

DJANGO DJANGO share video for new single 'Spirals' - Watch Now
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DJANGO DJANGO share video for new single ‘Spirals’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

This month, Django Django make an electrifying return with the new single “Spirals”, their first new material since the “Winter’s Beach” EP in 2018, and an utterly compelling glimpse at what’s to come. Sounding invigorated […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jimmy Chamberlin Complex announce new album & share new single 'Grace' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jimmy Chamberlin Complex announce new album & share new single ‘Grace’ – Listen Now!

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Jimmy Chamberlin Complex announces new album Honor, due out September 25th via Make Records. Legendary Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin teams up with bassist/producer Billy Mohler and guitarist Sean Wollstenhulme for Honor, while also featuring […]

Owen Meany’s Batting Stance
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Owen Meany’s Batting Stance – Breakfast Again

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Under the pseudonym of lo-fi folk artist Owen Meany’s Batting Stance, Daniel Walker has spent the last couple of years experiencing the adrenaline of the live circuit after the release of his self-titled EP in […]

GORILLAZ share ‘STRANGE TIMEZ’ Ft Robert Smith - Watch Video 1
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GORILLAZ share ‘STRANGE TIMEZ’ Ft Robert Smith – Watch Video

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Gorillaz started the year with Episode 1 – ‘Momentary Bliss ft. slowthai and Slaves’ – of Song Machine, a whole new concept from one of the most innovative bands around. Now, six episodes in, Noodle, […]

OF MONSTERS AND MEN return with their new single 'Visitor' - Watch Video
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OF MONSTERS AND MEN return with their new single ‘Visitor’ – Watch Video

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

Today, multiplatinum Icelandic quintet Of Monsters and Men returns with a brand-new single entitled “Visitor.” The track is the first song off of a body of work coming at the top of 2021 in celebration […]

THE STRUTS & ROBBIE WILLIAMS release video for 'Strange Days' - Watch Now
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THE STRUTS & ROBBIE WILLIAMS release video for ‘Strange Days’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

The Struts and Robbie Williams have released the video for their stunning new single ‘Strange Days’. Shot by Chris Applebaum, the clip was filmed in multiple locations around Southern California. ‘Strange Days’ premiered globally on […]

GRATEFUL DEAD release American Beauty: 50th anniversary deluxe edition
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GRATEFUL DEAD release American Beauty: 50th anniversary deluxe edition

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

By any measure, 1970 was a high-water mark for the Grateful Dead. Hot on the heels of the incredible success of Workingman’s Dead that summer, the band returned in the fall with the equally stunning […]

DEADLETTER release new single 'Fit For Work' - Listen Now
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DEADLETTER release new single ‘Fit For Work’ – Listen Now

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

Hailing from Yorkshire though now South London rooted, DEADLETTER channel the droll fury of The Fall and the lopsided rhythm of Gang of Four into a strain of vehement post-punk, exploring the darker side of […]

BOB MOULD shares new single 'Siberian Butterfly'; taken from new album, Blue Hearts
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BOB MOULD shares new single ‘Siberian Butterfly’; taken from new album, Blue Hearts

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Bob Mould returns with ‘Siberian Butterfly’, the latest single from his explosive upcoming album Blue Hearts, which arrives via Merge Records on Friday, September 25th. “The genesis of ‘Siberian Butterfly’ spoke to the notion […]

Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii deliver new video for comeback single ‘Summer Of 99’
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Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii deliver new video for comeback single ‘Summer Of 99’

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

Having released their self-titled debut album in March 2019 to critical acclaim – it has since been streamed more than 13 million times and culminated in a major headline tour across the United States last […]

BLUE HAWAII share new track 'Not My Boss' - Listen Now 1
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BLUE HAWAII share new track ‘Not My Boss’ – Listen Now

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

Blue Hawaii continue to tease music from their forthcoming Under 1 House mixtape with “Not My Boss”, a track which blissfully merges classic acid-303 synth lines with woozy chords and affirmative chants. Undeniably groovy, “Not […]

EXCLUSIVE: Watch MICHAEL BERNARD FITZGERALD perform new single ‘I Love You’ in a stunning field
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EXCLUSIVE: Watch MICHAEL BERNARD FITZGERALD perform new single ‘I Love You’ in a stunning field

September 9, 2020 XS Noize

‘Love Valley’, the fifth album from Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, is a joyous exploration into a warm and intricate depiction of a place that exists somewhere for every one of us.  For Fitzgerald that […]

RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020
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RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020

September 8, 2020 XS Noize

Ryan McMullan presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020. The evening will begin with a live set from Ryan, followed by a podcast and performance from a mystery guest, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FatNick - This Is Not A Chiptune
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FatNick – This Is Not A Chiptune

September 8, 2020 Michael Barron

You may have come across “Chiptune” (“a type of music comprised of 8-bit music and sounds and sometimes modern-day percussion, resembling old video games” with “an extremely upbeat melody”). Japanese Electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra […]

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