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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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EDITORS Unveil Video For New Song ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ - Watch Now!
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EDITORS release UNKLE Remix for latest single ‘Cold’ – Listen Now

November 9, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today release the UNKLE Remix for their latest single ‘Cold’. James Lavelle’s outfit has reworked the track, taking it to a whole other level. ‘Cold’ is the 4th single taken from […]

EXCLUSIVE: RUNRUMMER Releases Debut EP, 'Soul Wrinkles' - Listen Now
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EXCLUSIVE: RUNRUMMER Releases Debut EP, ‘Soul Wrinkles’ – Listen Now

November 9, 2018 XS Noize

Following a string of singles in quick succession, London-based singer, songwriter and producer Runrummer has released her debut EP Soul Wrinkles on all streaming platforms. The four-song record was co-produced with Rob Daniels at the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: SHE OWL, 'Glass' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: SHE OWL, ‘Glass’ – Watch Now

November 9, 2018 XS Noize

Today XS Noize exclusively premiere the official video of Glass by She Owl, a song from their last Ep Drifters, to celebrate its first birthday. Due to an extensive tour that led up to David Lynch-designed […]

Liverpool art-pop trio OYA PAYA channel world tinged indie on 'Where Is The Line' - Listen Now
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Liverpool art-pop trio OYA PAYA channel world tinged indie on ‘Where Is The Line’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2018 XS Noize

Genre-bending trans-pacific art-pop trio Oya Paya follow recent ode to immigration woes Why?, with the idiosyncratic, spiky new groover Where Is The Line. Based out of Liverpool but counting four countries of heritage amongst the three members (Singapore, France, Iran, […]

Classic Prefab Sprout: Alive & Kicking ‘I Trawl The Megahertz’ Released February 1st
New Music

Classic Prefab Sprout: Alive & Kicking ‘I Trawl The Megahertz’ Released February 1st

November 8, 2018 XS Noize

Originally released as a Paddy McAloon solo album in 2003, the totally original, spellbinding ‘I Trawl The Megahertz’ is now remastered and released February 1st on Sony Music. It is available on CD and vinyl with new artwork and captivating liner notes […]

INTERVIEW: The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt discusses solo album ‘The Custodian’ 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt discusses solo album ‘The Custodian’

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

October 5th saw the release of The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt solo album ‘The Custodian’ via Good Deeds Music, a double CD of thirty acoustic songs, written over the last four decades. Mark Millar recently […]

Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, 'Breathe' - Listen Now
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Leeds-based psych-grunge trio BROODERS announce their new single, ‘Breathe’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

BREATHE is the new single from Leeds based Psyche-Grunge trio BROODERS, released on 16 November. BREATHE speaks of the realities that people face in everyday life and through all walks of life. The ambiguous and […]

The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates
Gigs

The Magic Numbers announce December Tour Dates

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of the album Outsiders earlier in the year, London quartet The Magic Numbers will hit the road in December with some select tour dates across the UK, including Gorilla in Manchester, Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, Islington Assembly […]

GENGAHR share video for new single 'Atlas Please' - Watch Now
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GENGAHR share video for new single ‘Atlas Please’ – Watch Now

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Gengahr today share the cinematic visuals for new stand-alone single ‘Atlas Please’, out now via Transgressive Records. Produced by Jack Steadman (Bombay Bicycle Club, Mr Jukes), ‘Atlas Please’ is the first collaborative effort between the two and stands as […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Baxter at the Union Chapel, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Baxter at the Union Chapel, London

November 7, 2018 Michael Barron

Despite not having a top 40 single or a top 10 album to his name or a name that comes to mind concerning a household name; Tom Baxter’s most well-known track “Better” featured on the […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy are Champions of Brighton 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy are Champions of Brighton

November 7, 2018 Helen Russell

The Prodigy brought their No Tourists tour to a SOLD-OUT Brighton Centre on Monday 5th November, bouncing on stage later than planned – Not that the crowd cared one bit. The band brought their own […]

LIVE REVIEW: The KVB - The Louisiana, Bristol - 01/11/2018
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The KVB – The Louisiana, Bristol – 01/11/2018

November 7, 2018 Ben P Scott

After being captivated by The KVB’s incredible new album ‘Only Now Forever’, I discovered that they were playing in nearby Bristol. A gut feeling told me that I had to go and see them live. Tonight’s […]

Depeche Mode 12" vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward on December 14, 2018. 2
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Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again, and Some Great Reward on December 14, 2018.

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Construction Time Again | The 12″ Singles and Some Great Reward | The 12″ Singles on December 14, 2018.Each of these definitive box sets contains six 12″ vinyl singles contemporaneous […]

INTERVIEW: Dublin-based Irish rock band DELORENTOS discuss fifth album 'True Surrender' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Dublin-based Irish rock band DELORENTOS discuss fifth album ‘True Surrender’

November 7, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin-based Irish rock band Delorentos will play a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday 08th November 2018. The band released their new album, and 5th studio album to date ’True Surrender’ in […]

WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018
Gigs

WYNONA BLEACH “SUGAR” EP Launch at THE DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Wednesday 12th December 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Electrifying 5 piece from Belfast, N.I, Wynona Bleach announce their headline Belfast EP launch show at The Duke of York on Wednesday 12th December 2018. Formally known as R51, they’ve toured Russia (6,000-mile tour with 12 gigs in as many […]

SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden
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SNOW PATROL Perform “What if This is All the Love You Ever Get?” on The Late Late Show With James Corden

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

Snow Patrol, currently on a stadium tour of the US with Ed Sheeran, returned to The Late Late Show With James Corden last night, where Gary Lightbody performed a stirring rendition of “What If This […]

Talented Rapper 'MINX' Spits Fire On Her New Single " Love You,I" - Listen Now 1
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Talented Rapper ‘MINX’ Spits Fire On Her New Single ” Love You,I” – Listen Now

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

MINX is a female MC from the UK who’s been working back and forth between her native London and NYC, real name Madeline Dunbar, she’s an extremely talented rapper, singer and songwriter. Having performed all […]

BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018
Gigs

BLACKBERRY SMOKE play Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November 06th 2018

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

In celebration of the new album, the band – who have been called “country-rock’s most ferocious live band” by Rolling Stone—will tour throughout 2018, including a headline show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building tonight, Tuesday, November […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for 'Forever' - Watch Now
Gigs

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrate 25 years with a UK tour

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols will kick off their 25th-anniversary celebrations with a UK and European tour in January and February 2019 with shows in London at O2 Academy Brixton (1 Feb) and O2 Institute Birmingham (19 Jan). Born out of Portland, Oregon in 1994 in […]

SUNSCREEM announce the release of their 'lost' album,  Out Of The Woods 1
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SUNSCREEM announce the release of their ‘lost’ album, Out Of The Woods

November 6, 2018 XS Noize

With 12 UK chart singles to their name, plus four #1s and two #2s in the US Dance Chart, SUNSCREEM stood alongside The Prodigy and The Shamen in the 1990s in pioneering commercial electronic music. […]

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