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        • Mae Stephens
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          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

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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 […]

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          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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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Avicii's new song 'SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)' is out now - Watch Video
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Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now – Watch Video

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now. The first track to be released from the upcoming album TIM is a sleek and modern song, built on Aloe Blacc’s soaring voice and brightly […]

Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” - Watch Now
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Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” – Watch Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

London based bedroom-pop songwriter Beabadoobee has released a video for “If You Want To”, taken from her recently released EP, Patched Up. Born in Manilla and raised in London, Bea Kristi began recording music as […]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Distant Sky - Stream the full length film free
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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Distant Sky – Stream the full length film free

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

For one night only in 2018, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds shared a show from their celebrated 2017 world tour on cinema screens worldwide. One year on, fans will have a chance to relive that incredible […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Gallipoli
Gigs

BEIRUT adds late summer and autumn worldwide tour dates

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Beirut has announced 28 new tour dates today in the UK, European and the US, including a stop in Gallipoli, the namesake of the band’s fifth studio album, which was released earlier this year. Yesterday, […]

DISTANT SKY Announced feat: TOUR ALASKA and more - Saturday 22nd June at Rathlin Island / Ballycastle 2
Gigs

DISTANT SKY Announced feat: TOUR ALASKA and more – Saturday 22nd June at Rathlin Island / Ballycastle

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Water presents the first in a series of events showcasing and profiling music, the spoken word and the shared experience. Our first event this year will take place on the beautiful island of Rathlin, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO - Don't Wanna Get Up
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: A-LEO – Don’t Wanna Get Up

April 11, 2019 Gemma Harewood

The newest record on the funkily titled Flamingo Recordings has been produced by US/Iranian artist A-LEO. Sitting well with vocals by American singer Jason Farol, “Don’t Wanna Get Up” is a refreshing twist on the […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Gill (Gang of Four) - "We have arrived at the land of happiness." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Gill (Gang of Four) – “We have arrived at the land of happiness.”

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four will release their brand new full-length Happy Now on April 19th, 2019. Happy Now comes 40 years after the release of the band’s groundbreaking debut Entertainment!, diving deeper into […]

PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track 'The Factory' - Listen Now 1
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PREMIERE: HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track ‘The Factory’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

HAVVK prepare to hypnotise with their ambient new track The Factory, out on 12th April 2019 via Veta Records. This track is the fourth release from their upcoming debut album, Cause & Effect, out on […]

Insomniac Bears
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TRACK PREMIERE: Insomniac Bears – ‘A Nod in the Darkness’ – Listen Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Since the release of their debut single ‘Scenic Drives’ in 2017, Insomniac Bears have continued to deliver lyrical vulnerability, sonic experimentation and honest pop-anthems. The band is a vibrant combination of established Norwegian musicians; multi-instrumentalist […]

Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor's Open House Festival 1
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Irish Indie Folk Band VILLAGERS to Play at Bangor’s Open House Festival

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie folk band Villagers will play an intimate gig as part of this year’s Open House Festival Bangor. The concert will take place on Friday 23rd August in First Bangor church – a new venue for […]

STEREOPHONICS Announce 3 x Festival Warm-up Dates for May 2019
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STEREOPHONICS Announce 3 x Festival Warm-up Dates for May 2019

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of huge outdoor shows and festival appearances this summer; Stereophonics have announced three intimate warm-up dates in Leicester, Hull and Llandudno for May 2019. Stereophonics released their gold certified, ‘Scream Above The Sounds’ last year which was their 10th studio album including six […]

LITTLE COMETS Announce UK Tour
Gigs

LITTLE COMETS Announce UK Tour

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Everybody’s favourite musical secret Little Comets have announced a substantial tour to round off what is set to be a busy 2019. With their fifth studio due in October, the band will head out across […]

FONTAINES D.C. share 'Boys In The Better Land' ahead of debut album release
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. share ‘Boys In The Better Land’ ahead of debut album release

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last year, Fontaines D.C. has released five critically acclaimed singles, all of which garnered considerable support both from radio, with the band A-listed at BBC Radio 6 Music for their last single ‘Big’, […]

JOHN LENNON'S 'Imagine' – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day
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JOHN LENNON’S ‘Imagine’ – Raw Studio Mixes to be Released on vinyl for Record Store Day

April 10, 2019 XS Noize

One of the many highlights of John Lennon’s Imagine – The Ultimate Collection, the immersive and intimate super deluxe edition of his legendary solo album, released this past October on what would have been his 78th birthday, were the Raw […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adrenaline Animals  - 'Spend All My Money' - Watch Now 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adrenaline Animals – ‘Spend All My Money’ – Watch Now

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

Three piece Punk Rock band from London, ADRENALINE ANIMALS exclusively premiere the video for ‘Spend All My Money’ with XS Noize. Check it out below. It’s the screams from the suburbs and the terror of […]

BEAR'S DEN kick off UK & Irish tour tonight & release new video for 'LAUREL WREATH' - Watch Now
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BEAR’S DEN kick off UK & Irish tour tonight & release new video for ‘LAUREL WREATH’ – Watch Now

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

Bear’s Den today release the new video for latest single ‘Laurel Wreath’. The track is taken from their third studio album, ‘So that you might hear me,’ which is set for release on April 26th. The […]

DMA’S to release the MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE album on 14 June 1
Gigs

DMA’S to release the MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE album on 14 June

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S second album FOR NOW found the Sydney trio’s fan base swell with a rush of new devotees. It earned three ARIA Music Award nominations for Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Independent Release, […]

Podge
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Podge – Yuka – Peno

April 9, 2019 Ben P Scott

A bright, colourful offering with a sunny, dreamlike outlook brought to life by the laptop and synthesizer of newcomer Podge. Influenced by manga series Nichijou and Japanese musical genius Cornelius, the man who came to […]

THE AMAZONS Announce New Album 'Future Dust' + Homecoming Reading Show
Gigs

THE AMAZONS Announce New Album ‘Future Dust’ + Homecoming Reading Show

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

Today The Amazons announce their new album ‘Future Dust’ will be released on 24th May on Fiction Records, alongside revealing new single ‘Doubt It’. ‘Doubt It’ is a hip swaggering, scorcher of a song about […]

THE DARKNESS Announce New Album, 'Easter Is Cancelled'
Gigs

THE DARKNESS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Tuesday 26th November 2019

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Darkness are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Tuesday 26th November 2019.  The Darkness have announced that they’ll release a new album later this year.  It’s titled Easter […]

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