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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 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
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          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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BADLY DRAWN BOY to make his eagerly-awaited return with the release of a new album, ‘Banana Skin Shoes’ on the 22nd of May 1
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BADLY DRAWN BOY to make his eagerly-awaited return with the release of a new album, ‘Banana Skin Shoes’ on the 22nd of May

April 29, 2020 XS Noize

Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, is set to make his eagerly-awaited return with the release of a new album through AWAL on the 22nd of May 2020. ‘Banana Skin Shoes’ features fourteen brand new tracks including the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hightown Pirates - All of the Above
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hightown Pirates – All of the Above

April 28, 2020 Sandra Blemster

The Hightown Pirates was formed by Simon Mason. He penned the critically acclaimed rock n roll memoir Too High Too Far Too Soon: Tales from a Dubious Past in 2013. Back in the 90s, Mason […]

JOCKSTRAP Announce new EP 'Wicked City' & share new single 'The City'
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JOCKSTRAP Announce new EP ‘Wicked City’ & share new single ‘The City’

April 28, 2020 XS Noize

Wicked City is the second EP from London-based duo Jockstrap (Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye) and will be released via Warp on 5 June. Today, they share the second single ‘The City’, an intimately spoken […]

HINDS share their new single 'Just Like Kids (Miau)' - Watch Video 2
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HINDS share their new single ‘Just Like Kids (Miau)’ – Watch Video

April 28, 2020 XS Noize

Today, all-female force Hinds (Carlotta Cosials, Ana Perrote, Ade Martin and Amber Grimbergen) share their new single “ Just Like Kids (Miau)” (meow in English) from their forthcoming third album, “ The Prettiest Curse” out […]

Electronic icons 808 STATE announce O2 Ritz Homecoming Gig this December
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Electronic icons 808 STATE announce O2 Ritz Homecoming Gig this December

April 28, 2020 XS Noize

808 STATE will return for a LIVE hometown show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz this Winter, which is sure to be the best pre-Christmas party of the year. Following their phenomenal appearance at Manchester Academy in […]

EMPATHY TEST return with haunting new single 'Monsters' - Listen Now
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EMPATHY TEST return with haunting new single ‘Monsters’ – Listen Now

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Monsters is the forthcoming single from synth-pop magicians, Empathy Test, the lead track from their forthcoming album which looks to cement them as one of the most inventive, emotionally affecting and addictive musical experiences around. […]

SAD BOYS CLUB share video for new single 'Know: (Part ii)'
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SAD BOYS CLUB share video for new single ‘Know: (Part ii)’

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

London’s Sad Boys Club have shared a video for huge new single ‘Know: (Part ii). ‘Know (Part ii)’ is the first piece of new material to surface in the wake of their acclaimed second EP […]

LIFE IS BETTER BLONDE Returns with down-beat cover of Mariah Carey's 'GTFO'
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LIFE IS BETTER BLONDE Returns with down-beat cover of Mariah Carey’s ‘GTFO’

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Enigmatic Melbourne producer LIFE IS BETTER BLONDE returns with an impeccably restorative, expressive cover of Mariah Carey’s 2018 track ‘GTFO’. He says: “I’m a long time Mariah fan, it just made sense for me to […]

Irish born singer-songwriter MEGAN O'NEILL pens song about Ireland - Watch Video
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Irish born singer-songwriter MEGAN O’NEILL pens song about Ireland – Watch Video

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Irish born singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill had planned a hectic year in 2020 with solo, headline tours across Ireland, Germany, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Starting off with two incredible support slots at the Olympia […]

ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings
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ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings

April 27, 2020 David Ham

I Break Horses is the musical partnership of Maria Linden and Frederick Balck who are based in Stockholm, Sweden. Signed to Bella Union their debut album Hearts was released in 2011 and is an interesting […]

F9 remix ALANIS MORISSETTE’S latest single ‘SMILING’ - Listen Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE unveils her new single ‘Diagnosis’ – Listen Now

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Alanis Morissette has unveiled her new single ‘Diagnosis’. ‘Diagnosis’ is not an official single, but a release from Alanis to her fans as she feels it relates to what´s currently going on in the world. […]

EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You” 1
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EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence has announced their first album of new original music in nine years – The Bitter Truth (RCA UK) – which will be released incrementally over the course of this year. Launching the first song […]

JAMES BLAKE shares 'You’re Too Precious' - Watch Video
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JAMES BLAKE shares ‘You’re Too Precious’ – Watch Video

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Too Precious’ marks Blake’s first release of 2020 and a period in which James has also won widespread praise for his intimately uplifting live streams under lockdown. These have already featured a 2-hour production […]

DAN WILSON Asks "What If We Survive This?" In New Single "The Real Question"
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DAN WILSON Asks “What If We Survive This?” In New Single “The Real Question”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Dan Wilson continues his monthly single release series with an existential new song “The Real Question,” which was written and recorded over the last two weeks. “I wrote ‘The Real […]

Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE - Watch Now
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Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE – Watch Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

LOVE is the final single to be taken from the award-winning, audio-visual collaboration between Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail. The track is accompanied by a stunning video, which we unveil today. Featuring drone footage shot […]

JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track 'Saviours Of The City' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track ‘Saviours Of The City’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released emotive acoustic track Saviours Of The City, which is available to buy and stream now on RCA Records/Sony Music. Still only 26-years-old, yet with 4 albums and numerous hit singles to […]

Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ - Listen Now
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Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Lilla Vargen’s latest single ‘Cold’ continued the young Irish artist’s rise when it was featured as part of Mollie King’s Best New Pop on Radio 1. It adds to her rush of breaking accomplishments, which […]

INTERVIEW: "There's more to life than the Royal Family" - A chat with The Orbs' ALEX PATERSON 1
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INTERVIEW: “There’s more to life than the Royal Family” – A chat with The Orbs’ ALEX PATERSON

April 23, 2020 Neal McClelland

As a young DJ, I have vivid memories of overnights in the back of my mates Nova listening to early Belgium & Piano rave tracks, after which we would listen to Pink Floyd The Wall […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson - Dear Life 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson – Dear Life

April 23, 2020 Daniel Lynch

Brendan Benson returns with his latest solo album, Dear Life, seven years since his last. His career now spans over twenty years and, as a result, he’s certainly allowed the freedom of experimentation we hear across the album’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills - CCTV
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills – CCTV

April 23, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Columbia Mills have always been drawn to the dark. From their early singles right up to 2018’s ‘Close to You’, the Dublin-based quintet – namely, brothers Fiachra and Uisneagh Treacy (vocals and bass, respectively), Stephen […]

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