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        • Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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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

          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
        • 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
        • 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, […]

          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 […]

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OTHER NATURE Announce New Single 'Walking A Wall' - Listen Now
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OTHER NATURE Announce New Single ‘Walking A Wall’ – Listen Now

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

No strangers to the music world, Watford’s Other Nature are multi-instrumentalist and producer Sena Verdi AKA Lyonheart, and singer/writer Tariq Khan. Friends since high school, today they announce the release of their brand new single […]

PLAYLIST: XS Noize April 2019
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize April 2019

May 9, 2019 Ben P Scott

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The April 2019 edition features tracks from Tame Impala, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: We Are Strangers (Josh Kramon) Shares "Thirty Days" as heard on CW's iZombie
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TRACK PREMIERE: We Are Strangers (Josh Kramon) Shares “Thirty Days” as heard on CW’s iZombie

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

We are Strangers is the brainchild of T.V and Film composer, Josh Kramon. He’s best known for his weekly instrumental music for such acclaimed shows as “Veronica Mars”, “iZombie,” “Party Down” and “Lethal Weapon.” In […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mavis Staples – ‘We Get By’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mavis Staples – ‘We Get By’

May 9, 2019 Phoebe Hedges

Smooth, soulful and resonating with a message of revolution, ‘We Get By’ is Mavis Staples’ twelfth studio album, but her first collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winner Ben Harper. The Rock’n’Roll hall of famer turns 80 next […]

METALLICA: Worldwired Tour heads to SLANE CASTLE: Saturday 8th June 2019
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METALLICA – Confirm Full Line-Up for Slane Castle on Saturday 8th June

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Metallica’s WorldWired Tour comes to Slane Castle on Saturday 8th June. Ghost, Stiff Little Fingers, Bokassa and Dublin band Fangclub have been confirmed as special guests. This will be Metallica’s first Irish show in a decade. Tickets from €89.50 including booking […]

ROGER DALTREY Announces THE WHO'S 'TOMMY ORCHESTRAL' album out 14th June
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ROGER DALTREY Announces THE WHO’S ‘TOMMY ORCHESTRAL’ album out 14th June

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

In the of Summer 2018, Roger Daltrey and his band toured the USA performing The Who’s classic album ‘Tommy’ with some of the finest symphony orchestras that America has to offer, an experience that Daltrey […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS are to take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony
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IMAGINE DRAGONS are to take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has revealed the group will take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on […]

LEWIS CAPALDI nearly didn't bother finishing 'Someone You Loved'
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LEWIS CAPALDI nearly didn’t bother finishing ‘Someone You Loved’

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Lewis Capaldi almost missed out on his smash hit ‘Someone You Loved’ as he wasn’t going to bother completing the track because he was fed up with writing songs about teenage romances. The 22-year-old Scottish […]

Andy Rourke says the world needs "colourful characters" like his old bandmate Morrissey
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Andy Rourke says the world needs “colourful characters” like his old bandmate Morrissey

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Andy Rourke has opened up about his “colourful” former Smiths bandmate Morrissey and his unbreakable bond with guitarist Johnny Marr. The 55-year-old bassist co-founded The Smiths with frontman Morrissey in Manchester in 1982, and he […]

TRACK PREMIERE: RIVAL KARMA are back today with their rollicking new single Go! - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: RIVAL KARMA are back today with their rollicking new single Go! – Listen Now

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Fuzz-powered alt-rock duo Rival Karma is back today with their rollicking new single Go!, the first track to be lifted from their upcoming new EP A.Y.N (Are You, Ninja?). The EP is set for release […]

Alan McGee (Creation Records) will be doing an exclusive Q&A session in The Sugar Club Dublin on May 28th.
Gigs

Alan McGee (Creation Records) will be doing an exclusive Q&A session in The Sugar Club Dublin on May 28th.

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Alan McGee – one of the most important names of the music industry of the last 30 years and now the subject of a film by Trainspotting creators Danny Boyle and Irvine Welsh, will be doing an exclusive Q&A […]

Manchesters SAN PEDRO to release brand new EP - The Demon Sessions 1
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Manchesters SAN PEDRO to release brand new EP – The Demon Sessions

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

San Pedro is the brainchild of Rikki Turner, ex-lead singer of seminal Mancunian Electro/Indie band Paris Angels and more recently The New Southern Elektrik and The Hurt. The name ‘San Pedro’ comes from Rikki’s love […]

Keith Flint's death not ruled as suicide
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Keith Flint’s death not ruled as suicide

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Keith Flint’s coroner’s report has revealed the Prodigy frontman died from hanging with unspecified amounts of cocaine, alcohol and codeine in his system. Keith Flint’s death has not been ruled a suicide because there is […]

OLYMPIA - Announces New Album: 'FLAMINGO' - Listen to New Single: 'Hounds' 1
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OLYMPIA – Announces New Album: ‘FLAMINGO’ – Listen to New Single: ‘Hounds’

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer-songwriter OLYMPIA returns to Australia following massive UK/Europe tour with Julia Jacklin and BBC Radio 1 support. Fresh off the back of sold out shows across Australia, the UK, and Europe, OLYMPIA has today […]

Leading Music Television Production OTHER VOICES Makes its Return to Belfast on 14th - 16th June
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Leading Music Television Production OTHER VOICES Makes its Return to Belfast on 14th – 16th June

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Other Voices is returning to the culturally vibrant city of Belfast. This edition will run over three days, showcasing an array of fantastic musical and cultural events. Since its first visit to Belfast in 2017, […]

A documentary on LED ZEPPELIN is in the works, which will celebrate the group's 50th anniversary
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A documentary on LED ZEPPELIN is in the works, which will celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

A documentary on Led Zeppelin is in the works, which will celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary. The as-yet-untitled project is now in post-production, and traces the journeys of the four members – Jimmy Page, Robert […]

PETE MACLEOD releases new single 'Goodbye Woman' ahead of UK live dates - Listen Now
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PETE MACLEOD releases new single ‘Goodbye Woman’ ahead of UK live dates – Listen Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Pete MacLeod is set to release a single entitled ‘Goodbye Woman’. Taken from his current album, ‘Walk To The Light’, it coincides with the first of four solo acoustic dates that the Glasgow based […]

Music collective AFRICA EXPRESS announce the release of brand new studio album, EGOLI coming 12th July 2019
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Music collective AFRICA EXPRESS announce the release of brand new studio album, EGOLI coming 12th July 2019

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Music collective Africa Express today announces the release of a brand new studio album titled EGOLI, coming 12th July 2019 on the newly created Africa Express Records. Africa Express travelled to South Africa in January last […]

DMA’S to release the MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE album on 14 June 1
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DMA’S today release ‘Beautiful Stranger’ – MTV Unplugged cover – Watch Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S’ latest album ‘For Now’ found the Sydney trio’s fanbase swell with a rush of new devotees. It earned three ARIA Music Award nominations for Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Independent Release, while […]

Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 22nd September 2019
Gigs

Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 22nd September 2019

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece The Night Cafe announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 22nd September 2019. In 2018, the band released the Bunkbed EP which featured previous singles Felicity and Turn. In January […]

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