London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his [...]
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IN FOCUS//
IN FOCUS: The Cure at Belsonic, Belfast
The Cure brought their unmistakable sound and atmosphere to Belsonic, Belfast, on Sunday night for a brilliant outdoor show. Led by Robert Smith, the legendary band delivered a powerful and atmospheric set that reminded the [...]
News
Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December
Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]
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Brian Fallon Announces New Album ‘Not Bad For New Jersey’ And Shares New Single ‘Pearls’
Brian Fallon has announced details of his eagerly awaited new album, Not Bad For New Jersey, set for release via his own Lesser Known Records on Thursday, September 10, 2026, digitally, with the physical release […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche
For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]
Podcast
Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288
Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]
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Interpol return with new album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ and share two new tracks
Interpol have announced their new album This Mirror Weighs a Ton, their first in four years and debut for Partisan Records, arriving August 28. Alongside the announcement, the band share the two opening tracks, the […]
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Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’
Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]
