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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          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 […]

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          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
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ - Listen Now
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Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ – Listen Now

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases the brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, taken from his upcoming debut solo album ‘VOYAGER’ due late summer via Columbia Records. ‘Love […]

PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming 'ON SUNSET' Album - Listen to 'VILLAGE' Now!
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PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming ‘ON SUNSET’ Album – Listen to ‘VILLAGE’ Now!

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Weller releases his gorgeous new song “Village” on May 7th. “Village” is the second new track to be debuted from his hotly anticipated new album On Sunset, which released on June 19th (Polydor Records). […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Following selling out his March 19th Waterfront Hall show, Ryan McMullan announces a second show on Sunday 21st March 2021 due to phenomenal demand. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most […]

WEEZER release new song from upcoming 'Van Weezer' Album - Listen to 'Hero' Now!
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WEEZER release new song from upcoming ‘Van Weezer’ Album – Listen to ‘Hero’ Now!

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Weezer are thrilled to release a new song called “Hero, ” their first new material since last year’s Top Five Alternative radio hit “End Of The Game.” “Hero” is a new song off the […]

THE ACES announce sophomore album 'Under My Influence' - out 12th June
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THE ACES announce sophomore album ‘Under My Influence’ – out 12th June

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Aces announce their highly anticipated sophomore album, Under My Influence, out 12th June 2020 via Red Bull Records. The band have been teasing their forthcoming project by releasing new music since March when […]

BECCA MANCARI announces her new album 'The Greatest Part' out June 26
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BECCA MANCARI announces her new album ‘The Greatest Part’ out June 26

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Becca Mancari announces her new album The Greatest Part out June 26 via Captured Tracks, her first for the label. Along with the announcement, Mancari releases her second single, “ First Time.” The song is sonically upbeat but emotionally heavy, featuring […]

JEHNNY BETH shares 'Heroine' from debut solo LP - out June 12th
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JEHNNY BETH shares ‘Heroine’ from debut solo LP – out June 12th

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth has released a new single — titled “Heroine” and produced by acclaimed producer Flood – from her forthcoming album, To Love Is To Live, which has a new […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce second album 'A Hero's Death' out 31st July 1
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FONTAINES D.C. announce second album ‘A Hero’s Death’ out 31st July

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Barely a year since their debut ‘Dogrel’ earned them a spot as one of the most acclaimed new bands of 2019, Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. will return with ‘A Hero’s Death’ on 31st July via Partisan […]

PINK FLOYD continue the @YouTube Film Festival this Friday with ‘DAVID GILMOUR LIVE AT POMPEII’ 1
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PINK FLOYD continue the @YouTube Film Festival this Friday with ‘DAVID GILMOUR LIVE AT POMPEII’

May 5, 2020 XS Noize

At 5 pm BST (12pm EST) on Friday 5th, a screening of the critically acclaimed film ‘David Gilmour – Live At Pompeii’ will represent the last of Pink Floyd’s four contributions to the @YouTube Film […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears - Lovers Rock
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Lovers Rock

May 5, 2020 Michael Barron

There’s a direct line between the sort of doominess of No Cities Left and this album (Lovers Rock),” says frontman Murray. A. Lightburn. “You could go straight from Lovers Rock to No Cities Left and […]

FLAWES announce release of ‘LOWLIGHTS’ EP - out May 13th
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FLAWES announce release of ‘LOWLIGHTS’ EP – out May 13th

May 5, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their debut album ‘Highlights’ earlier this year, British alt-pop trio Flawes announce ‘Lowlights’ – an EP of four songs taken from the album and stripped back to their rawest form. The […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Paul Draper on Mansun & The Dead Flowers Reject 2
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Paul Draper on Mansun & The Dead Flowers Reject

May 5, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Draper talks to Mark Millar about The Dead Flowers Reject, the alter-ego album to Mansun’s classic album, Six due to be released on Record Store Day. Paul also gives insight into the follow up […]

BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown
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BLOSSOMS announce new album recorded remotely during the lockdown

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their new album, Blossoms In Isolation. The album is made up of cover versions and re-workings of their own songs, recorded by the band at their respective homes during this period […]

BOOK REVIEW: J&K By John Pham
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: J&K By John Pham

May 4, 2020 Michael Barron

One expects many things from a graphic novel: deftly drawn original artwork; exciting plots and garrulous text abridged for comic speech and thought bubbles and an original theme. “J&K” goes even further and introduces readers […]

ALI HORN releases psych-garage track ‘The Waves’ on 8th May - Watch Video
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ALI HORN releases psych-garage track ‘The Waves’ on 8th May – Watch Video

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

The Waves was written looking over a slate, grey skyline from a high rise in Toxteth, Liverpool. Before any notion of a stay-at-home summer, Ali Horn dreams of those carefree precious few days of sunstroke […]

JOSEPH LAWRENCE & THE GARDEN release ‘Nostalgia’, their first single of 2020
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JOSEPH LAWRENCE & THE GARDEN release ‘Nostalgia’, their first single of 2020

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Joseph Lawrence & The Garden release ‘Nostalgia’, their first single of 2020. The track comes as the first of three to be unveiled this month. The song represents trying to leave behind a previous version […]

Liverpool creative collective PSYCHO COMEDY release new single 'I'm Numb'
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Liverpool creative collective PSYCHO COMEDY release new single ‘I’m Numb’

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool creative collective – PSYCHO COMEDY are back with a visceral new single + video: ‘I’m Numb’. Taken from their acclaimed debut album ‘Performance Space Number One’, this latest excerpt is another gloriously unhinged and […]

TALK CLUB & GAVIN THORPE release 'Soul To Save' for Mental Health Awareness Week
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TALK CLUB & GAVIN THORPE release ‘Soul To Save’ for Mental Health Awareness Week

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Talk Club is the fastest-growing men’s mental fitness movement in the UK, with 26 real-life groups meeting on a regular basis around the country and a growing online network. Suicide is the biggest killer of […]

REVIEW: Joshua Burnside - Far O’Er The Sounding Main
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Joshua Burnside – Far O’Er The Sounding Main

May 4, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Joshua Burnside, like many of us, is trying to deal with and adapt to the current situation we find ourselves in. Burnside has released a new EP of old traditional folk songs that he wonderfully […]

KODALINE announce new album 'One Day At A Time' out June 12th - Hear new single 'Saving Grace' 1
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KODALINE release ‘Saving Grace’ video – Watch Now

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Kodaline’s recent tracks ‘Wherever You Are’ and ‘Sometimes’ have shown that the band’s huge following is as strong as ever. The two songs have quickly amassed 15 million streams at Spotify alongside 7.5 million video […]

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