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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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LIVE REVIEW: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Cecil Sharp House, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Cecil Sharp House, London

April 23, 2018 Michael Barron

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman go back a long way, to 1995, where they were part of the “unsung supergroup”, Equation, alongside Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby. In the early noughties, the couple toured a […]

INTERVIEW: Kerr Okan - The LaFontaines, "We promise you the best gig of your life, or a money back guarantee"
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INTERVIEW: Kerr Okan – The LaFontaines, “We promise you the best gig of your life, or a money back guarantee”

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

With a new album, Common Problem proving to be a huge hit amongst the band’s ever-growing fanbase, The LaFontaines are now announcing their appointment as main support to alt-rock heroes Don Broco for the entirety of their […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED Reveal ‘VALENTINO’ Video – Watch Now

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

For all the maidens, mothers and crones, the heterosexual, pansexual, homosexual, bisexual, autosexual, omnisexual and everyone in between. For all the LOVERS of this world. Brix & The Extricated are thrilled to present their video […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share new live video for 'You Opened Up My Heart'
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB share new live video for ‘You Opened Up My Heart’

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have shared a new live video for their latest single, ‘You Opened Up My Heart’, filmed at their sold-out Manchester Albert Hall show last year. The track is taken from their […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh's Basement Bar,  Weds 17th October
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh’s Basement Bar, Weds 17th October

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

British Indie/Alternative band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band’s debut album ‘Live for the moment’ was released in August 2017 […]

FRANK TURNER Announces New Album 'Be More Kind' + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight
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FRANK TURNER Announces ‘Be More Kind’ 2019 – UK Tour

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

Frank Turner today announces details for the Be More Kind 2019 UK Tour – a string of arena dates running through early 2019, which will also take in Alexandra Palace on February 3, 2019. The […]

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates
Gigs

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

  Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation in 1991, Brandon Boyd [vocals], […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brand New Friend - 'Seatbelts for Airplanes'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brand New Friend – ‘Seatbelts for Airplanes’

April 22, 2018 Lori Gava

The young, upcoming Northern Irish band Brand New Friend is capturing the attention of many influential music industry movers and shakers with their bright-eyed, enthusiastic musical fare. On April 27th they will release their debut […]

THE ORB Prepare "NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS" For Release on June 22nd
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THE ORB Prepare “NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS” For Release on June 22nd

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Alex Paterson’s longstanding electronic titans THE ORB present the new album NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS, which, as the title suggests, finds them embracing an anything-goes new approach to creative freedom. Refreshing and reinventing […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new video for 'If Time Was On My Side' - Watch Now
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LEA PORCELAIN share video for ‘Can I Really Decide’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN celebrate the release of their brand new EP with a broad trip style video for new track ‘Can I Really Decide’ and a special London show at Sebright Arms on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Pritchard - 'The Four Worlds'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Pritchard – ‘The Four Worlds’

April 20, 2018 Lori Gava

Electronica visionary Mark Pritchard released his latest incarnation of magnificent noise, “The Four Worlds” on March 23. This release is the follow up to his brilliant 2016 venture “Under the Sun”. That album stunned with […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin - 15/04/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin – 15/04/18

April 20, 2018 Clair McAllister

After an Irish hiatus of almost 2 years, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls returned to Dublin, on the 2nd stop of their almighty World Tour, to tackle a sold-out Dublin Academy. We also caught […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video ‘I Don’t Know Why I Do It To Myself’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
Gigs

THE CORAL announce new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ to be released August 17th

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, to be released August 17th on Ignition Records on CD, LP and digitally. The first track to be taken from the album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Josh Vine - “Lost in the City” - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Josh Vine – “Lost in the City” – Watch Now

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Josh Vine has released his debut single “Lost in the City” on April 6th through AWAL/Kobalt and made the ‘New Music’ playlist curated by ‘Spotify Asia’ as well as being made ‘Track of the […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses) 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Andy Couzens (The High, Stone Roses)

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Andy Couzens has been in a lot of bands over the years with the most famous being The Stone Roses and The High. For Record Store Day 2018, Andy is releasing previously unreleased tracks from […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dame Jean - “Joke’s On You” - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dame Jean – “Joke’s On You” – Watch Now

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The follow-up to their head swivelling debut track ‘Wasted Love’ shows Dame Jean is no one-trick pony. Souped-up on gasoline-powered guitar-lines and boasting a chorus customised to leave scorch marks across your skull, “Joke’s On […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Louise Golbey - ‘Still’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Louise Golbey – ‘Still’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of the Deluxe Edition of her ‘Love It Or Leave It’ EP – Louise’s new single ‘Still’ is a powerful soulful pop ballad co-written with and produced by Ross O’Reilly (Stealth, Suits) […]

TRACK EXCLUSIVE: Bear With Me - ‘After Me’ - Listen Now
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TRACK EXCLUSIVE: Bear With Me – ‘After Me’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2018 XS Noize

Bear With Me are one of those Scandinavian acts that you know are going to feature in your headphones and on a million playlists now they are set to launch with the melancholic groove of […]

Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates
Gigs

Sheffield 4-piece REDFACES Announce New Spring Live Dates

April 18, 2018 XS Noize

RedFaces have announced a new set of spring live dates. The Sheffield 4-piece will play a special in store for this year’s Record Store Day at Vinyl Junkee in their hometown, as well as several […]

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