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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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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
        • 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
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          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, […]

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GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ Announce HUMANZ UK Tour

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

It is no underestimation to say that the return of Gorillaz has been feverishly anticipated. Last week saw the launch of Humanz, their first new studio album in 7 years, to widespread critical acclaim. Not […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead - OK Computer
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead – OK Computer

May 2, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead’s “OK Computer” is 20 years old this spring. That statement is mind-blowing. Where did the time go? “OK Computer” is an album that the band’s record label foolishly dubbed career suicide, getting it utterly […]

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke Shares New Song 'Yemaya'
New Music

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke Shares New Song ‘Yemaya’

May 1, 2017 XS Noize

Kele Okereke releases his new song ‘Yemaya,’ available to stream and download now via Infectious Music. ‘Yemaya’ is the first song to be released by Kele Okereke under his full name, following two acclaimed solo […]

Album Review: ERASURE - 'World Be Gone'
Album Reviews

Album Review: ERASURE – ‘World Be Gone’

May 1, 2017 Chris Snoddon

Pop supremo’s Andy Bell and Vince Clarke return this May with their self produced seventeenth studio album titled ‘World be Gone’ before busily embarking on a 29 date summer European Stadium Tour as special guests […]

Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH - 'Take This Away'
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Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH – ‘Take This Away’

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

Hot off his November 2016 sophomore album release, Calgary’s Hello Moth is back with his next offering – Take This Away. The single is set for release on May 19 to coincide with Hello Moth’s […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download
News

THE ANCHORESS (aka Welsh multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies) premieres a brand new video for ‘What Goes Around’ + announces tour dates

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Anchoress will play 15 live dates at some of the UK’s finest concert halls (opening for Simple Minds on their acoustic tour) as well as supporting the Manic Street Preachers at a huge outdoor […]

Muse-Drones
Gigs

MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd at Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields. Tickets are on sale now. MUSE will be joined by special guests BIFFY CLYRO, NOTHING BUT THIEVES and Dublin band FANGCLUB. […]

THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for 'Oriole'
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THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for ‘Oriole’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

The Afghan Whigs have shared a new video for “Oriole”, a standout track from forthcoming new album ‘In Spades’. The provocative clip was helmed by erotic art director Amy Nicole Hood. Watch it BELOW. ‘In […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON Unveil New Video ‘Celebrate’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy nominated outfit Little Dragon release the new video for ‘Celebrate’, taken from their brand new album ‘Season High’. The predictably eclectic visuals for ‘Celebrate’ see the band once again collaborating with Ossain […]

SOHN announces autumn tour and new single
News

SOHN announces autumn tour and new single

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Today, SOHN has revealed an exclusive live single for Spotify, plus brand new European tour dates for this Autumn. Last March during SXSW, SOHN recorded the two-track single in Austin, Texas, with Spoon’s Jim Eno, […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their debut album ‘Live For The Moment’, due for release August 18th and have released a brand new video for single ‘Chasing Shadows’, out 10th June on […]

CIRCA WAVES reveal video for 'Loves Run Out'
Videos

CIRCA WAVES reveal video for ‘Loves Run Out’

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Circa Waves today reveal the new video for ‘Loves Runs Out’, which is taken from their critically acclaimed second album ‘Different Creatures’ and out now on Virgin EMI. The video follows hot on the heels […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'Idle Man' - Watch video
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘Idle Man’ – Watch video

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Buffalo Sunn incorporate sounds from the 60’s right up to the present day, mixing “lush production… twanging guitars and large choruses” (The Last Mixed Tape) to provide “a strong, intuitive sense of West Coast US […]

THE STRYPES announce new album 'Spitting Image' - Listen to track
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THE STRYPES announce new album ‘Spitting Image’ – Listen to track

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

The Strypes have announced their third album – ‘Spitting Image’ – due for release on June 16th on Virgin EMI. The news comes alongside the announcement of a UK headline tour in the summer. Last […]

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album 'Cold Comfort Lane'
Gigs

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album ‘Cold Comfort Lane’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

Holy Moly & The Crackers are a seven-piece “gypsy-folk-rock” band from the UK: “They are a bunch of wild gypsy troubadours with more than a touch of magic about them” (Diva). Over the last three […]

Track of the Day: DIDI - 'Awkward'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: DIDI – ‘Awkward’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

DIDI is better known as Hertfordshire producer Lauren Deakin Davies, who at 21 is the youngest full member of the Music Producer’s Guild. Having produced many tracks which have gained Radio 2, 3 and 6 […]

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
News

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song ‘Mercury’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their forthcoming, collaborative album Planetarium, Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have launched a new song today. ‘Mercury’ is the second track to be released from Planetarium, […]

Listen To DMA’S Cover of the Classic Noughties Cher Hit ‘Believe’
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Listen To DMA’S Cover of the Classic Noughties Cher Hit ‘Believe’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Spring shows which kicks off with a gig at London’s Brixton Electric on Wednesday 26th April. The show has been sold out for months and […]

THURSTON MOORE Announces New Album "Rock n Roll Consciousness" - Listen to track
Gigs

THURSTON MOORE Announces More Tour Dates

April 24, 2017 XS Noize

Rock n Roll Consciousness, the new album by Thurston Moore, is set for release on April 28th on Caroline International. The album was recorded with producer Paul Epworth (Adele, The Pop Group) at The Church […]

Check out a live acoustic version of TOM CHAPLIN'S New Single ‘See It So Clear’
Gigs

Check out a live acoustic version of TOM CHAPLIN’S New Single ‘See It So Clear’

April 24, 2017 XS Noize

The past 12 months has seen Tom Chaplin step out from the multi-platinum selling band Keane to both critical and commercial acclaim, with his extraordinary debut solo album ‘The Wave’ entering the UK Album Chart […]

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