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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
          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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COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket - Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth
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COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket – Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of the video for Heavy Jacket – the first track taken from their forthcoming sixth album, More. Again. Forever. Directed by Joe Connor and set right at the beating heart of a night out, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather - Poor Girls / Broken Boys
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather – Poor Girls / Broken Boys

October 25, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something refreshingly organic about the career path Scottish quartet The Vegan Leather chose for themselves in the lead-up to the release of their album, extolling the virtues of patience and hard work while never […]

Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren't fashionable
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Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren’t fashionable

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has admitted he’s quite happy that Stereophonics aren’t fashionable because they’ve always been about honesty and authenticity. The ‘All In One Night’ hitmaker has admitted that it’s great that the band aren’t trendy […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
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JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon - ‘What You Wanna Do’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon – ‘What You Wanna Do’ – Watch Now

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Cortney Dixon shares the colourful and psychedelic music video for new single ‘What You Wanna Do?’ ‘What You Wanna Do’ is Cortney Dixon’s second single from her forthcoming EP entitled ‘Our Intuition’ produced by Jim Lowe (Stereophonics/Charlatans). This follows […]

COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, 'Everyday Life,' on Friday, November 22 - Listen to tracks 1
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COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, ‘Everyday Life,’ on Friday, November 22 – Listen to tracks

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today announced the global release of their eighth album, Everyday Life, on Friday, November 22 via Parlophone on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. The 53-minute double album is divided into two halves, […]

SIMPLY RED today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Release New Track ‘Complete Love’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Simply Red today released the soulful track “Complete Love” from their 12th studio album, Blue-Eyed Soul. A soulful ode from a loving husband and father to the two most important women in his life, Mick […]

COLDPLAY announce album track-listing in local newspapers across the globe
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COLDPLAY announce album track-listing in local newspapers across the globe

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay took an unconventional route to announce the track-listing for their upcoming double album ‘Everyday Life’ – placing an advert in local newspapers around the world. Chris Martin and co decided to make the low-key […]

LIAM GALLAGHER reveals his third album will be called 'Come On You Know'
New Music

LIAM GALLAGHER reveals his third album will be called ‘Come On You Know’

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has let slip that his third album will be titled ‘Come On You Know’. The former Oasis star only dropped ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ a month ago, but he’s already chosen the title […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan - Somebody's Knocking
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan – Somebody’s Knocking

October 24, 2019 Lee Campbell

My only previous exposure to Mark Lanegan’s music was through his Screaming Trees band as the grunge movement was coming to the fore in the early 90s. For this, his eleventh solo album, I was […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mark Hegan - 'Every Minute After Midnight' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mark Hegan – ‘Every Minute After Midnight’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Every Minute After Midnight’ by Mark Hegan. Mark is an indie singer/songwriter from Bangor, County Down who has garnered industry interest and plays from the likes of BBC […]

KASABIAN confirm they are working on their seventh studio album
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KASABIAN confirm they are working on their seventh studio album

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno has confirmed the band are working on their seventh studio album because the world “needs something to bring it together”. The band’s guitarist Serge Pizzorno has confirmed the British rockers are working […]

DMA'S release video for brand new single 'Silver' - Watch Now
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DMA’S release video for brand new single ‘Silver’ – Watch Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Since releasing their second album ‘For Now’ last year, Australian modern rock heroes DMA’S are building their profile towards matching their star status in their homeland. It achieved their highest UK chart position at #13, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bubbatrees - ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bubbatrees – ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Glasgow’s New Wave trio Bubbatrees return with tantalising new single ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ October 25th. Bubbatrees journey began back in 2016, comprising of longtime friends Andrew Gibb and Kyle Findlay. Meeting in Glasgow at a […]

BECK releases Dev Hynes-directed music video for 'Uneventful Days' - Watch Now
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BECK releases Dev Hynes-directed music video for ‘Uneventful Days’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

The latest advance transmission from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s forthcoming album Hyperspace, “Uneventful Days,” has been visually realized by director/musician Dev Hynes. The pocket universe created for “Uneventful Days” also features Hyperspace opener “Hyperlife,” as well […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS wants to headline Glastonbury festival
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS wants to headline Glastonbury festival

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Robbie Williams wants to headline Glastonbury festival – but doesn’t want to be earmarked for the legends slot. The ‘Let Me Entertain You’ hitmaker is keen to secure a key slot at the annual music […]

LIAM GALLAGHER believes brother Noel is 'desperate' to reunite with him
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LIAM GALLAGHER believes brother Noel is ‘desperate’ to reunite with him

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has admitted he believes his brother Noel Gallagher does want to make up with him and claimed his wife Sara MacDonald is getting in the way of a reconciliation. The former Oasis stars […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anamanaguchi - [USA]
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Anamanaguchi – [USA]

October 23, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

The much-delayed third album from New Yorkers Anamanaguchi can be viewed as a direct reaction to what’s come before. You don’t take six years to put out a record without some soul-searching along the way, […]

HONEYVALE unveil video for new single 'Mercurial' - Watch Now
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HONEYVALE unveil video for new single ‘Mercurial’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from sunny East Kilbride where there are more roundabouts than human beings, Honeyvale released their new single ‘Mercurial’ last month. A raucous 2 minutes 50 seconds of classic indie-pop; Mercurial is a tale of […]

HANDS OFF GRETEL announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 14th February 2020
Gigs

HANDS OFF GRETEL announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 14th February 2020

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Sassy alt-rock/grunge-pop band from South Yorkshire, Hands Off Gretel have announced a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 14th February 2020. The four-piece have built themselves a solid live reputation, for a high energy […]

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