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        • Freya Ridings
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          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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RADIOHEAD To Release 'OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 - 2017' In June 2
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RADIOHEAD Unveil Previously Unreleased Track – ‘I Promise’

June 3, 2017 XS Noize

Radiohead’s previously unreleased ‘I Promise’ has been made available to stream and download. ‘I Promise’ is one of 3 previously unreleased tracks to be featured on the band’s album OKNOTOK, which will be released on […]

Watch Video for ARCADE FIRE'S New Track ‘Everything Now’
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Watch Video for ARCADE FIRE’S New Track ‘Everything Now’

June 1, 2017 XS Noize

Having performed the song live for the first time at a surprise show in Barcelona on 1st June, Arcade Fire has now released ‘Everything Now’, the title track from the band’s fifth album due out […]

THE BEATLES Celebrate ‘SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND’ with Special Anniversary Edition Releases
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IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY: THE BEATLES SERGEANT PEPPER AT 50

June 1, 2017 Sandra Blemster

1967 was considered to be the Summer of Love. It was the year of rebellion against the system. Protests broke out against the Vietnam War, and hippies gathered in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco in their droves. […]

Lea Porcelain's Release Debut EP 'Out Is In' EP
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LEA PORCELAIN – unveil new single and video “A Year From Here” from debut album ‘Hymns To The Night’

May 31, 2017 XS Noize

“How does time affect our life and how do we deal with it?” Lea Porcelain question in their new video ‘A Year From Here’. “Probably one of the most important and primal challenges for humankind […]

APHEX TWIN - Announces First Ever Live Stream @ Field Day 2017
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APHEX TWIN – Announces First Ever Live Stream @ Field Day 2017

May 30, 2017 XS Noize

NTS Radio, Warp Records and Field Day team up to present the world’s first live video stream of an Aphex Twin performance, broadcasting live from Field Day festival in London on Saturday June 3rd. NTS […]

IN FOCUS// SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL,  NEC Birmingham 27/05/16 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL, NEC Birmingham 27/05/16

May 30, 2017 Clair McAllister

May 27th saw the NEC complex in Birmingham play host to the opening day of The Slam Dunk Festival 2017. Sporting everything from the ska studded line up of the Fireball Stage, to the raw […]

TORA announce debut album 'Take A Rest', listen to new single 'Another Case'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TORA – “TAKE A REST”

May 29, 2017 Amanda Stock

Sitting at over 20 million streams, having played the likes of Glastonbury and Falls Festival, an Australian support slot with RUFUS under their belt and a series of forthcoming UK / European shows in October, […]

LIAM GALLAGHER - Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single 'Wall of Glass'
New Music

LIAM GALLAGHER – Announces UK + Ireland Tour + New Single ‘Wall of Glass’

May 26, 2017 XS Noize

An era-defining voice and the frontman of his generation, Liam Gallagher kicks off a new stage in his career with the announcement of his debut solo underplay tour. The tour opens with a homecoming show […]

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Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TOOTH & NAIL – ‘TROUBLED TIMES’

May 26, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Grunge-Blue duo Tooth & Nail release their timely new single Troubled Times on today, Friday 26th May. The swaggering blues-rock anthem takes an acerbic swipe at Trump/Brexit politics and comes armed with festival-ready singalong […]

Review: U2 - THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

Review: U2 – THE JOSHUA TREE – 30th Anniversary Edition

May 26, 2017 Lori Gava

Once upon a time in long ago 1986, U2 stood on the precipice of international acclaim. The band had scored solid critical praise for their prior albums “War” and “The Unforgettable Fire” and had amassed […]

#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album 'SEVERED'
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#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album ‘SEVERED’

May 25, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #33 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Curse of Lono Founder and frontman Felix Bechtolsheimer. To talk about their acclaimed debut album ‘Severed’ which was released […]

Win Tickets To See FKJ Live @ Electric Brixton, London
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Win Tickets To See FKJ Live @ Electric Brixton, London

May 25, 2017 XS Noize

Shut The Front Door are excited to welcome Parisian Electronic producer FKJ for his BIGGEST London showcase yet, performing his incredible live set. This is the official London date for his debut album ‘French Kiwi […]

Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP 'CHANGE IS GONNA COME'
Gigs

Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP ‘CHANGE IS GONNA COME’

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Forming in 2014 at the age of 16, The Harringtons are a fresh faced, feel-good Rock n’ Roll trio from Sheffield, Jack, Brad and Jordan have a fresh outlook on music, taking influence from mod-culture […]

ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with  BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour
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ENTER SHIKARI Unveil New single with BIG NARSTIE + Announce 2017 Arena Tour

May 24, 2017 XS Noize

Huge British rock mavericks Enter Shikari have announced their biggest arena tour to date with the incredible new ‘Supercharge’ track featuring grime legend Big Narstie. The single was premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 […]

Track of the Day: PARTISAN - 'Too Late'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: PARTISAN – ‘Too Late’

May 23, 2017 XS Noize

Partisan return with ‘Too Late’ a song that marks a change of direction for the Indie Rock band. Embracing a funkier sound, the single sees Partisan deliver a rallying cry against the backdrop of the […]

ACTING STRANGE - release their debut album, "TALK TALK TALK" - Listen to track
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ACTING STRANGE – release their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK” – Listen to track

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Acting Strange have released their debut album, “TALK TALK TALK”. If you dig Supergrass, Nick Lowe, Apples in Stereo, or even early ’70s The Sweet or Slade, it should push some buttons. Led by cousins […]

MAXIMO PARK - unveil video for new single 'What Equals Love'
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MAXIMO PARK – unveil video for new single ‘What Equals Love’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Alternative pop experts Maximo Park today unveil the video for their current single ‘What Equals Love’. The track is taken from current album ‘Risk To Exist’ which was released on April 21st via Daylighting. ‘What […]

TORGNY - Announces new album 'Cut & Run' + new single 'Dreams'
Gigs

TORGNY – Announces new album ‘Cut & Run’ + new single ‘Dreams’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

On May 26th Torgny will release the third and final part of the ‘Cut & Run’ trilogy, which alongside the two first parts completes the album ‘Cut & Run’. Torgny explains: “Cut and run is […]

MILBURN - return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’
The Listening Post

MILBURN – return with a brand new single ‘Take Me Home’

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their debut album Well Well Well ten years ago, Sheffield indie rockers Milburn return with their latest single Take Me Home, out on 26th May 2017 via Red Essential. Known as the band […]

Bush to release 7th studio album BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS on March 10th
News

BUSH – Announce First European Tour Since 2013

May 22, 2017 XS Noize

Armed with their 7th studio album, BLACK AND WHITE RAINBOWS, BUSH have announced their first European headline tour in 4 years, which includes 6 UK dates, beginning with a show at O2 Kentish Town Forum […]

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