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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
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          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY 'LIVE @ HOME' - A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown
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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY ‘LIVE @ HOME’ – A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy created a series of 6 performance videos for the renowned Manchester club night Homoelectric’s recent Stay Homo 12 hour live stream – a rave for these times – and you can now watch them in all […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single 'I Cut My Own Hair' - Listen Now
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single ‘I Cut My Own Hair’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists are back with a topical and urgent new single, ‘I Cut My Own Hair’. The track is the first official release since 2018’s Megaplex album and features […]

MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS - Listen Now 1
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MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Locked down in Las Vegas, homesick pop superstar Matt Goss has been missing the UK so much he decided to start crowdfunding with just one aim: to serve up meals to the hard workers of […]

LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ - Listen Now
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LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ is Lisa McHugh’s brand new single. This is the follow-up track to her recent single ‘Scandal’. The incredible new song is an anthem for these uncertain times and a message […]

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir' recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown
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TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir’ recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY are making available a new track, ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir,’ written and recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown in Swansea, London & Normandy. Jack Jones from Trampolene recorded his spoken-word piece on […]

THE LEVELLERS release new single 'Calling Out' - Watch Video
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THE LEVELLERS release new single ‘Calling Out’ – Watch Video

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Calling Out’, taken from their forthcoming new studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The Fiddle Recordings. ‘Calling Out’ is a […]

DIE ORANGEN releases new single 'Ride' - Listen Now
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DIE ORANGEN releases new single ‘Ride’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Always pushing and pulling each other into undiscovered musical territories, Die Orangen believes music holds the key to their happiness. Made up of Australian electronic artists Kris Baha, Angus Gruzman and Jack Freeman, their latest […]

THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ - Watch Now
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THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ – Watch Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Irish pop-rock band The Coronas and English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin release the official video for their duet ‘Lost in The Thick of It’ on Friday, May 22nd 2020. Filmed by Gabrielle and The Coronas frontman […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi - A Horse Called Morty
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi – A Horse Called Morty

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘A Horse Called Morty’ is an angsty indie-rap jam by Düsseldorf based urban artist The Last Kobayashi, lifted from the forthcoming mixtape ‘Burning Down Babylon’ due this summer. It is an imposing look into our […]

ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single 'Dustbowl' & 'Mosquito'
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ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ & ‘Mosquito’

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

After recently signing to Golden Robot Records, rock powerhouse AshenMoon have released their debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ and ‘Mosquito’. Headed by the return of bassist Garry Beers (INXS), one of the best vocalists in rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten - I Want to Be Alone
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten – I Want to Be Alone

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Jack Britten continues to show the music world that there is no limit to his DIY production abilities with this fresh new single, ‘I Want to Be Alone’. In this new track, Jack elegantly fuses […]

MACHINE GUN KELLY releases 'Bloody Valentine' video starring MEGAN FOX
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MACHINE GUN KELLY releases ‘Bloody Valentine’ video starring MEGAN FOX

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Machine Gun Kelly (EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope Records) releases the official music video for his latest hit single “Bloody Valentine,” the first single off his forthcoming Tickets to My Downfall album. In the video, we see […]

Dublin's INHALER release new single 'Falling In' - Watch Video
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Dublin’s INHALER release new single ‘Falling In’ – Watch Video

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Dublin quartet Inhaler have released their brilliant new single Falling In. Another triumphant step forward for one of the breakthrough bands of 2020. “Falling In is a song about the battles that we all have […]

JC STEWART shares new single ‘I Need You To Hate Me’ - Listen Now 2
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JC STEWART shares new single ‘I Need You To Hate Me’ – Listen Now

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

After his recent single ‘Lying That You Love Me’ was playlisted at Radio 1 and he performed live on Scott Mills’ show, pop singer-songwriter JC Stewart suddenly found himself going viral on a global scale. […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on Lockdown, Happy Mondays, Black Grape & Solo Album

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

SHAUN RYDER is the Mancunian power-house vocalist who for over 30 years has been leading the charge for the legendary Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Mark Millar takes the opportunity to have a chat with […]

London duo 0171 return with surrealist electro-pop single 'Automatic' - Watch Video
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London duo 0171 return with surrealist electro-pop single ‘Automatic’ – Watch Video

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Joe Bedell-Brill and Georgie Hoare are 0171. Today the duo are sharing their new single “Automatic”. A pensive, surrealist study into nihilism as a means to counter unease, 0171 are breaking down societal conundrums, all […]

FINTAN MCKAHEY shares new single 'Platinum' - Watch Video
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FINTAN MCKAHEY shares new single ‘Platinum’ – Watch Video

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Fintan McKahey’s latest offering Platinum is a missive to magic. In light of the Covid-19 crisis, Fintan’s themes of resilience are uncannily prescient. As the world around us slows down and many people delve deeper […]

Irish rising indie stars THE WHA return with new single 'Blue For You'
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Irish rising indie stars THE WHA return with new single ‘Blue For You’

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Irish rising indie stars The Wha have returned with stunning new single ‘Blue For You’. ‘Blue For You’ follows the acclaimed singles ’40 Odd Years’ and ‘Innocents’, two tracks which established the Kilkenny quartet’s confessional […]

QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021 1
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QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, the official Queen tribute band returns to Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 1st April 2021

May 20, 2020 XS Noize

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to Belfast in 2021 following their sell-out shows across the globe. Queen Extravaganza will be celebrating 50 years of Queen […]

IDLES have returned with a new single 'Mr. Motivator' - Watch Video
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IDLES have returned with a new single ‘Mr. Motivator’ – Watch Video

May 19, 2020 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have returned with a new track – “Mr Motivator” – a battering ram of positivity that’s also the first preview of their highly anticipated third LP due out later this year. The song […]

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