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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 Reviews

          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mieko Shimizu - 'Butterfly' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mieko Shimizu – ‘Butterfly’ – Watch Now

May 3, 2019 XS Noize

Mieko Shimizu is a prolific London based Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and producer, with several diverse and accomplished albums already under her belt. On new album ‘I Bloom’ she collaborates with William D Drake of […]

SAM FENDER - Announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast: 17th December
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SAM FENDER – Announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast: 17th December

May 3, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender is excited to share details of a new headline tour for the UK and Ireland later this year. The seventeen dates run kicks off in Manchester on the 22nd November and concludes in Sheffield […]

British trip-hop outfit HÆLOS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo, Saturday 19th October
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British trip-hop outfit HÆLOS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo, Saturday 19th October

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

British trip-hop outfit HÆLOS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 19th October 2019. On May 10th, their sophomore album, Any Random Kindness. Due out through Infectious, the follow-up to […]

CIARAN LAVERY announces intimate headline Belfast show at Accidental Theatre, Saturday 22nd June 2019
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CIARAN LAVERY announces intimate headline Belfast show at Accidental Theatre, Saturday 22nd June 2019

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s own, singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery is pleased to announce an intimate headline Belfast show at Accidental Theatre on Saturday 22nd June 2019. I know this seems self-centred but I am, so I don’t care…” […]

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Pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, pioneering music and arts festival AVA announce their full programme, including conference additions, festival stages, opening show and afterparty on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st of June.  Heading back to its home of Belfast and celebrating […]

PRIMAL SCREAM cover S'Express for exclusive Record Store Day 2016
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Bobby Gillespie: Primal Scream helped me discover who I was

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Bobby Gillespie has credited being in Primal Scream to helping him through a “long process of self-discovery”. The 56-year-old musician credits finding the alternative rock band – which he has been a part of since […]

NOEL GALLAGHER gives away his awards and gold discs
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NOEL GALLAGHER gives away his awards and gold discs

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has revealed he has given away his awards and gold discs and only kept a single of his Ivor Novello awards. The former Oasis rocker has topped the charts with every album he’s […]

LIAM GALLAGHER will premiere documentary AS IT WAS with live performance - Watch Trailer
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LIAM GALLAGHER will premiere documentary AS IT WAS with live performance – Watch Trailer

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher’s new documentary film ‘As It Was’ will receive its world premiere at London’s Alexandra Palace on Thursday, June 6 and the singer will give an “exclusive performance” on the night. Liam Gallagher is […]

Andrew Ridgeley admits he "misses" his "great friend" George Michael
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Andrew Ridgeley admits he “misses” his “great friend” George Michael

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Andrew Ridgeley admits he “misses” his “great friend” George Michael, and felt “privileged” to be able to pay tribute to his childhood pal and former Wham! bandmate at the 2017 BRIT Awards Andrew Ridgeley “misses” […]

MAPS announces fourth album 'COLOURS. REFLECT. TIME. LOSS' - Listen to track
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Mercury-nominated UK composer/producer MAPS shares ‘Surveil’ ahead of album release – Listen Now

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury-nominated UK composer/producer Maps shares the last in his series of tracks, ‘Surveil’, before the release of anticipated new album ‘Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss’ on 10th May 2019 through Mute. Maps will be making a […]

BASTILLE announce third album 'DOOM DAYS', out 14th June - Listen to new single 'JOY'
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BASTILLE announce third album ‘DOOM DAYS’, out 14th June – Listen to new single ‘JOY’

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Doom Days, Bastille’s grippingly confident third album, is a record of hope for turbulent times. Made by Dan Smith with bandmates Kyle Simmons, Will Farquarson and Chris ‘Woody’ Wood, and producer Mark Crew, it sees […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Verity White - 'Come And Get It' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Verity White – ‘Come And Get It’ – Watch Now

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Verity White is an exciting, emerging artist from Cheltenham showcasing a unique and emotional twist on female fronted rock. She takes influences from the 90s scene, mashing it up with synths, strings and intricate vocal […]

KYLIE will release ‘Step Back in Time’ - The Definitive Collection on June 28th
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KYLIE will release ‘Step Back in Time’ – The Definitive Collection on June 28th

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

With a peerless career of era-defining music to her name, Kylie will release an album of greatest hits titled ‘Step Back In Time’ – out 28th June via BMG Records. This definitive collection of Kylie’s […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Black Star Dancing' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘Black Star Dancing’ – Listen Now

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new single – ‘Black Star Dancing’. The single, which is produced by Noel, is taken from the EP of the same name released on 14th June, the same […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: scott is okay – 'better' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: scott is okay – ‘better’ – Watch Now

May 2, 2019 XS Noize

‘Deep, mellow and boldly honest. ‘better’ is lyrically and musically akin to a 4 am come-down heart-to-heart with your best mate. It cuts deep but bleeds optimism.’ scott is okay has recently enjoyed support from […]

KARINE POLWART today releases a new single ‘Since Yesterday’ - Listen Now
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KARINE POLWART today releases a new single ‘Since Yesterday’ – Listen Now

May 1, 2019 XS Noize

Karine Polwart today releases a new single ‘Since Yesterday’, the latest to be lifted from her forthcoming album ‘Karine Polwart’s Scottish Songbook’, due for release on August 2, 2019, through Hegri Music. The follow-up to […]

THE FUTUREHEADS - Reveal ‘Jekyll’ the first track from their sixth studio album - Listen Now
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THE FUTUREHEADS – Reveal ‘Jekyll’ the first track from their sixth studio album – Listen Now

May 1, 2019 XS Noize

The Futureheads reveal ‘Jekyll’; the first track from their sixth studio album, set for release on 30th August, and their first electric guitar release in almost a decade. It received its first radio play this afternoon […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Humphrey - ‘What Goes Around’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Humphrey – ‘What Goes Around’ – Listen Now

May 1, 2019 XS Noize

‘What Goes Around’ is the first solo release from MASK frontman and guitarist, H Humphrey, and is based on events more befitting Line of Duty than a new single release. Humphrey was the victim of […]

THE NATIONAL Announce New Album 'I Am Easy To Find' - Watch Trailer 1
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THE NATIONAL release ‘Hairpin Turns’ + I Am Easy To Find film screening details

May 1, 2019 XS Noize

The National recently announced their eighth studio album I Am Easy To Find due out May 17th, and its eponymously-titled companion short film written by Academy Award-nominated director Mike Mills (20th Century Women, Beginners), and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian - Fool
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Illian – Fool

May 1, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Bringing collaboration to Universal Music Germany this week is MOUNT and illian, two artists who are good friends. They have produced the tasty “Fool” for the label, a blend of dance and pop components finished […]

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