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        • The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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
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          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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          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

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • Interviews
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • Podcast
        • Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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ARCTIC MONKEYS announce Crowdfunder for Leadmill and Music Venue Trust
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ARCTIC MONKEYS announce Crowdfunder for Leadmill and Music Venue Trust

August 11, 2020 XS Noize

In conjunction with Music Venue Trust and Crowdfunder, Arctic Monkeys are raising money for The Leadmill in Sheffield and other independent grassroots music venues in Sheffield and across the UK. During the early stages of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Order of the Toad - Do It With Feeling
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Order of the Toad – Do It With Feeling

August 11, 2020 XS Noize

Three-piece Order of the Toad return with single ‘Do It With Feeling’ out digitally on 14 August via Gringo Records and Reckless Yes. Mixing psychedelic pop with baroque influences to be whimsical without being twee […]

Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH announces ’The Places Where Our Love Begun’ EP 1
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Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH announces ’The Places Where Our Love Begun’ EP

August 10, 2020 XS Noize

The phrase ‘recorded in lockdown’ feels overused at the moment. This, however, is exactly what Starsailor frontman James Walsh has done with his new EP. What else was he gonna do? He had the setup […]

JAMIE WEBSTER the ‘people-powered songwriter’ shares video for new single 'Common People' - Watch Now
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JAMIE WEBSTER the ‘people-powered songwriter’ shares video for new single ‘Common People’ – Watch Now

August 10, 2020 XS Noize

A rallying call for the downhearted and dispossessed, popular singer-songwriter, Jamie Webster bounces towards the release of his debut album by releasing Common People, a pocket-sized shock of optimism in under three-minutes, OUT NOW on […]

FRANK TURNER releases a new version of NOFX’s ‘Falling In Love’ - Listen Now 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner – Show 2500 Live Stream

August 10, 2020 Daniel Lynch

“What a weird time to be alive,” says Frank Turner, flanked by his bandmates but separated from them by huge sheets of perspex. With all touring cancelled. Turner has used his considerable platform over the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Levellers - Peace
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Levellers – Peace

August 10, 2020 Michael Barron

For over three decades the Levellers has consistently given the public authentic, relevant, thought-provoking and feet tapping classics.  Unlike so many bands that were conceived in the late eighties and enjoyed chart success in the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Le Fil - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Le Fil – Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

August 10, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video of the latest single from Le Fil. This epic anthem ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’ is a defiant song about self-worth in a relationship […]

BITCH FALCON announce their long-awaited debut album 'Staring at Clocks'
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BITCH FALCON announce their long-awaited debut album ‘Staring at Clocks’

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Bitch Falcon has just announced their long-awaited debut album ‘Staring at Clocks’. Available for pre-order now on Bandcamp. The first single “Gaslight” was released last month and debuted on BBC Radio 1. 10 Tracks strong, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Billy Raffoul - What Makes a Man
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Billy Raffoul – What Makes a Man

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today, singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul shares his powerful new song “What Makes a Man” and its accompanying video. “What Makes a Man” is the first single from Raffoul’s upcoming album International Hotel, due out via Interscope […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Austin shoegaze risers THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR share live version of new single 'Ouroboros'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Austin shoegaze risers THE BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR share live version of new single ‘Ouroboros’

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Austin’s premiere psychedelic-rock connoisseurs The Bright Light Social Hour return with their cosmic, uniquely brilliant new single Ouroboros. Taken from their upcoming album ‘Jude Vol. II’ out August 28 on Roll Call Records, it’s a […]

KYLIE shares video for current single ‘Say Something’ - Watch Now
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KYLIE shares video for current single ‘Say Something’ – Watch Now

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

The brand new video for Kylie’s current single ‘Say Something’ sees Kylie riding a golden horse through an intergalactic space scene. The kaleidoscopic, other-worldly visual was directed by Sophie Muller who has previously worked with […]

KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021 2
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KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Kodaline have announced news of a huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021. Tickets […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nell Bryden - These Changes
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nell Bryden – These Changes

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

In September 2020, much-loved singer and writer Nell Bryden returns with Nell Bryden – The Collection, which not only tells her story so far but adds some new chapters. It gathers all of the independently-released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is... - Beyond The Pale
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is… – Beyond The Pale

August 6, 2020 Ben P Scott

After the Britpop years of the 90s had peaked, it’s fair to say the disillusionment with fame and the resulting hangover had left Pulp in a creative rut. 2001’s Scott Walker-produced ‘We Love Life’ would […]

BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Paranoid' with vinyl reissue 1
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BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Paranoid’ with vinyl reissue

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Widely regarded as innovators of the musical genre which came to be known as Heavy Metal, legendary Birmingham-bred Black Sabbath celebrates the 50th anniversary in 2020 of their multi-million selling album Paranoid with a 5-LP/4CD […]

PREMIERE: Becky Bowe - Cosmic Heart EP
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PREMIERE: Becky Bowe – Cosmic Heart EP

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Becky Bowe has announced the release of her upcoming EP, Cosmic Heart on the 7th of August via Two Bridge Recordings. XS Noize is very pleased to premiere the EP exclusively today. The […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce more 2021 UK tour dates
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FONTAINES D.C. announce more 2021 UK tour dates

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. have added a further four live dates to their quickly selling-out 2021 UK tour. Earlier this week the band played new album A Hero’s Death live in full for the first time online […]

JÓNSI announces ‘Shiver’ his first solo album in a decade - out 2nd October 2020 2
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JÓNSI announces ‘Shiver’ his first solo album in a decade – out 2nd October 2020

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Jónsi Birgisson, multidisciplinary artist and frontman of Sigur Rós, proudly announces ‘Shiver’, his first solo album in a decade, out 2nd October 2020 on Krunk. The new album features acclaimed vocalists Elizabeth Fraser (of the […]

Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO announce debut album 'Volume 01'
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Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO announce debut album ‘Volume 01’

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Having spent the last two years releasing a flurry of bright and euphoric alt-pop anthems, Edinburgh-based trio Liimo (meaning a little more) now look to compile their vibrant work to date with the release of […]

BEABADOOBEE shares new track ‘Sorry’ - Watch video
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BEABADOOBEE shares new track ‘Sorry’ – Watch video

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee today announces details of her highly anticipated debut album Fake It Flowers, out October 16th via Dirty Hit. She has also shared […]

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