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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
          News

          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
          News

          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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BLACK SEDAN Unveil the Video for 'Love on Love' From Forthcoming album 'Adventure Lit Their Star'
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BLACK SEDAN Unveil the Video for ‘Love on Love’ From Forthcoming album ‘Adventure Lit Their Star’

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Black Sedan is a collective of musicians rallied by the journalist/author/publisher, Mark Hodkinson. Mark began the project two years ago. He explains the name. ‘‘When I was growing up, there was a record shop in […]

ROTTEN HILL GANG Release New album 'Teach Peace' in July - Listen to Track
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ROTTEN HILL GANG Release New album ‘Teach Peace’ in July – Listen to Track

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

It’s Rap and Roll, a mash-up of styles, all under one album… Trying to explain the immoral wrongs of the world within the words of where they come from. Re-educating themselves and saying what they believe […]

The 1975 Release New Single 'Give Yourself A Try' - Check out the Video Now
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The 1975 Release New Single ‘Give Yourself A Try’ – Check out the Video Now

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Today The 1975 Release New Single ‘Give Yourself A Try’. ‘Give Yourself A Try’ is the first single from their third studio album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’. Check out the video – BELOW: […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES Announce November UK Tour
Gigs

NOTHING BUT THIEVES Announce November UK Tour

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Following two sold-out shows at London’s Roundhouse at the end of last year, Nothing But Thieves today announce their biggest tour to date. The fourteen-date tour takes in five cities in the UK, including a […]

BIRDPEN Unveil new single & video - 'This Is Your Life' from the forthcoming album 'There's Something Wrong With Everything' 1
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BIRDPEN Unveil new single & video – ‘This Is Your Life’ from the forthcoming album ‘There’s Something Wrong With Everything’

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Southampton based alt/prog rock duo BirdPen will release their new studio album, ’There’s Something Wrong With Everything’, in the early autumn. It is preceded by a single, ‘This Is Your Life’, which comments on our […]

THE DARKNESS release new live track 'Solid Gold' - Listen Now
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THE DARKNESS release new live track ‘Solid Gold’ – Listen Now

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Indisputable legends of rock The Darkness have today released a new live version of their huge hit ‘Solid Gold’, taken from their upcoming live album Live At Hammersmith, out on June 15th via Cooking Vinyl. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: 'CASTLE ROCK' the 1st single from the new album by BOXWORK 2
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TRACK PREMIERE: ‘CASTLE ROCK’ the 1st single from the new album by BOXWORK

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

The second release from Boxwork’s eponymous Boxwork Music label comes again from the man himself. ‘Trench’ is the successor to ‘Dive Left’, Boxwork’s first full length released on Shades Recordings last year; it takes the […]

PREMIERE: Gus Harrower Returns with New Single ‘WONDER’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Gus Harrower Returns with New Single ‘WONDER’ – Listen Now

June 1, 2018 XS Noize

Following press acclaim for his previous releases, a Single of The Week with Janice Forsyth at BBC Radio Scotland and a Scottish Alternative Music Awards nomination, teenage singer-songwriter Gus Harrower returns today with his infectious, […]

THE BLACK DELTA MOVEMENT Announce debut album & share video
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THE BLACK DELTA MOVEMENT Announce debut album & share video

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

Hull’s 6 Music-supported psych-rock outfit, The Black Delta Movement, have today announced details of their debut album, ‘Preservation’, due out via Clubbed Thumb Records (distributed by Non-Delux/Cargo Distribution) on August 3, 2018. In-line with sharing […]

HERE LIES MAN to release new album 'You Will Know Nothing' June 15th, via RidingEasy Records
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Here Lies Man – You Will Know Nothing

May 31, 2018 Michael Barron

Following their 2017 self-titled debut album which earned this LA band acclaim from BBC 6 & Classic Rock Magazine, Here Lies Man return with a sound which appears both highly scientific and mathematical; yet goes […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
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GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th – Listen to Track

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

A brand new studio album from Gorillaz titled The Now Now will be released by Parlophone Records on 29th June. The Now Now is 11 all-new songs from the World’s Most Successful Virtual Act*, produced […]

GENGAHR share 'Where Wildness Grows' - Listen Now!
Gigs

GENGAHR Unveil Video for latest single ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ – Watch Now

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

Gengahr has shared the music video for latest single ‘I’ll Be Waiting’. The band teamed up with fast-rising director Jamie Whitby for the clip, having previously worked together on ‘Before Sunrise’ – following teenage moped […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
Gigs

DMA’S release stunning video for new single ‘Do I Need You Now?’

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S release new video for single ‘Do I Need You Now?’, out on 29th June through Infectious Records. The video was directed by Jake Jelicich in London (Dua Lipa, Blossoms). Jake was recently awarded both […]

SAFFYRE Release Stunning Video For New Single 'Walking On Water’ - Watch Now
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SAFFYRE Release Stunning Video For New Single ‘Walking On Water’ – Watch Now

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

Northern Irish family band Saffyre’s brand new release ‘Walking on Water’ comes just months after the success of their last single ‘Survive’. Both tracks were produced and co-written by the highly acclaimed US-born producer and […]

GIRLS NAMES share new track, "Karoline". from forthcoming album 'Stains on Silence' 1
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GIRLS NAMES share new single “The Impaled Mystique”

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Stains on Silence’, set for release on June 15th via Tough Love Records, Belfast’s Girls Names are sharing a third taster from the record, “The Impaled Mystique”. […]

BLACK GRAPE return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’ - Listen to teaser track ‘Everything You Know Is Wrong - Intro’
Gigs

BLACK GRAPE Announce UK Winter Tour 2018

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

Following the success of their album ‘Pop Voodoo’ (Universal Music) which showcased the band’s first new material in 20 years the band announce a series of shows in the UK. As Irvine Welsh writes in […]

XS Noize Podcast: #14: Larry Love talks 20 years of The Alabama 3 2
Gigs

ALABAMA 3 Announce UK winter tour 2018

May 31, 2018 XS Noize

More than two decades since the release of their monumental debut Exile On Coldharbour Lane and 12 subsequent albums under their belt, Alabama 3 will be performing live across the UK this winter, with shows […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler of Ash on New album 'Islands' + Playing Belfast 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler of Ash on New album ‘Islands’ + Playing Belfast

May 30, 2018 XS Noize

Irish three-piece Ash returned with their latest album ‘Islands’ on 18th May. Islands – Ash’s first album since 2015’s Kablammo! – marks their debut for new label Infectious Music – previously home to the band’s number […]

FRIENDLY FIRES Unveil Video for new single "Love Like Waves" - Watch Now
Gigs

FRIENDLY FIRES Unveil Video for new single “Love Like Waves” – Watch Now

May 30, 2018 XS Noize

In April of this year, Friendly Fires returned from a hiatus to remind us exactly why we all loved them so much in the first place. The trio of Ed Macfarlane, Edd Gibson and Jack […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Polar States New Single - 'ROADS'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Polar States New Single – ‘ROADS’

May 30, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Polar States release their new single Roads alongside their music video this month (24th May). This is their first release with Larry Hibbitt producer for Sundara Karma and Nothing But Thieves. This is another slice […]

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