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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
          News

          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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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SNOW GHOSTS Announce new album 'A Quiet Ritual' - Listen to brand-new single, ‘Rip’
New Music

SNOW GHOSTS Announce new album ‘A Quiet Ritual’ – Listen to brand-new single, ‘Rip’

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Ghosts have announced the release of their third album, A Quiet Ritual, out May 3rd via fabric’s Houndstooth label. The band have also released the brand-new single, ‘Rip’, the first track to be taken […]

MIKE PETERS Announces The Alarm - Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour
Gigs

MIKE PETERS Announces The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

The Alarm’s lead singer & songwriter Mike Peters will present his The Alarm – Hurricane of Change 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour via a newly-announced extensive 24-date run of UK live shows in Autumn 2019. The […]

FOO FIGHTERS add special guests Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Hot Milk for Belfast & Dublin shows
Gigs

FOO FIGHTERS add special guests Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Hot Milk for Belfast & Dublin shows

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Foo Fighters have announced Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Hot Milk as special guests for their Belfast and Dublin dates at Boucher Road on 19th August and RDS Arena on 21st August. These will […]

VILE ASSEMBLY Unveil The Most Controversial Video of the Year - Watch Now
Gigs

VILE ASSEMBLY Unveil The Most Controversial Video of the Year – Watch Now

March 5, 2019 XS Noize

If Johnny Rotten’s anger became his energy, VILE ASSEMBLY are using truth as their weapon of choice. The Liverpool band will release their storming new single ‘Last Century Man’ on Friday, April 5th, a blistering […]

THE NATIONAL Announce New Album 'I Am Easy To Find' - Watch Trailer 1
Gigs

THE NATIONAL Announce New Album ‘I Am Easy To Find’ – Watch Trailer

March 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today, The National announced I Am Easy To Find due out May 17th along with opening track ‘You Had Your Soul With You’ featuring the vocals of long-time David Bowie collaborator Gail Ann Dorsey. I Am Easy To Findis the band’s eighth studio album and […]

Software and Online Opportunities for Boosting Musician’s Recognition and Success
Features

Software and Online Opportunities for Boosting Musician’s Recognition and Success

March 5, 2019 XS Noize

Making a living of creative work is never an easy task, and this is especially true in the incredibly competitive world of music. There are very few musicians who can quickly profit off their work […]

Remembering Keith Flint: 17 September 1969 – 4 March 2019 2
Opinion

Remembering Keith Flint: 17 September 1969 – 4 March 2019

March 5, 2019 Jay Roberts

The news of Keith Flint, the frontman of The Prodigy passing away at 49 by taking his own life has now reverberated around the world. The Prodigy have been a major force in music ever […]

Pop icon ADAM ANT Announces 'Friend or Foe' Tour
Gigs

Pop icon ADAM ANT Announces ‘Friend or Foe’ Tour

March 5, 2019 XS Noize

Pop icon ADAM ANT performs his landmark, solo album ‘FRIEND OR FOE’ for the first time, LIVE in its entirety across the UK from 7th November to 12th December. Following a world tour to sold-out […]

Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ - Watch Video
The Listening Post

Indie-rock four piece INCLINES share debut single ‘Rich Kid’ – Watch Video

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Inclines are the indie-rock four piece bursting out of Hay’s thriving music scene. Creating songs of melody, bounce, subtlety and crunch they’re rapidly building a fervent fan base following their recent live performances including that […]

Alien ravers HENGE pay tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking with new single - Watch Video
Gigs

Alien ravers HENGE pay tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking with new single – Watch Video

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Alien ravers HENGE are launching their new single, DEMILITARISE, with a tour and video that pays tribute to one of their favourite Earthlings – Professor Stephen Hawking. Before he died one year ago, Professor Hawking, […]

CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019 2
Gigs

CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera has announced her first European tour in thirteen years. The vocal powerhouse will bring The X Tour to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Russia, Ireland & the U.K. this July […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer - 'Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer' - Watch Now
Gigs

COWBOY FLYING SAUCER release new album ‘Travel Lodge’ – out 5th April 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

On April 5th Cowboy Flying Saucer (CFS) are to release their second album, Travel Lodge’, on their own Sparrowhawk Records imprint. The follow up their 2017 eponymous debut LP, the album tells the tale of […]

ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019
Gigs

ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie, has today announced her biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Sunday 18th August 2019. A hugely triumphant year for the Essex-born […]

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019
Gigs

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show last year, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 24th August 2019 alongside an all-star lineup of special […]

TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour
Gigs

TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Trevor Horn has today announced a headline UK tour for July 2019. The tour will see Trevor and his band, as well as an orchestra, play shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham. They will […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC on Tuesday, June 04th 2019 at Waterfront Hall. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a […]

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society

March 3, 2019 Michael Barron

At XS Noize we have taken you on musical journeys one didn’t think was possible through books, particularly graphic novels. We have taken you on magical mystery tours via Yellow Submarine, explored the stories behind […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie - The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie – The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

March 3, 2019 Daniel Lynch

These aren’t the rock and roll covers you’ll hear on fancy new car advertisements on the TV. Hayseed Dixie take classic rock, get it drunk on homemade alcohol, spin it around a few times and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé - ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé – ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’

March 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Two years on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Hit the Light, Ten Fe are back with their follow-up. Future Perfect, Present Tense, is due out March 8th on Some Kinda Love/PIAS […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single 'I Can't Keep Up With Your Love' - Listen Now
Gigs

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ – Listen Now

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation releases the follow up to last month’s ‘Look What You Started’ today. ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ is the 2nd track to be taken from their forthcoming EP […]

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