Skip to main content
Trending
  • How Canadian Music Fans Judge Value Beyond The Ticket Price
  • Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”
  • Music Mods in Minecraft Sound Cool, But Do You Actually Use Them
  • Gaerea’s “Loss” Pushes the Boundaries of Black Metal
  • Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

          Massive Attack
          News

          Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits

          April 16, 2026

          Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025
          News

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues

          April 15, 2026

          Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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, […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Page
  • 625

BEACHHEADS announce debut album for February
News

BEACHHEADS announce debut album for February

January 4, 2017 XS Noize

Beachheads have unveiled the first single from their upcoming debut album. “Moment of Truth” is an honest and soulful track, perfect for cold days in Oslo, and the rest of the world. Beachheads will release […]

THE GOSPEL YOUTH Sign with Rise/Velocity Records
News

THE GOSPEL YOUTH Sign with Rise/Velocity Records

January 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Gospel Youth has signed with Rise/Velocity Records and will be going into the studio with producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Twin Atlantic) in February/March, with plans to release a new album […]

Track of the Day: Harry Baker - 'Violets'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Harry Baker – ‘Violets’

January 3, 2017 XS Noize

Harry Baker, 18, has been playing live, writing, recording and creating for over 5 years. His fusion of endless influences creates a raw, soulful and groove-laden sound, while also showing off other timbres from the […]

Marconi Union reissue Tokyo album as a double album ‘TOKYO +’
News

Marconi Union reissue Tokyo album as a double album ‘TOKYO +’

January 3, 2017 XS Noize

Originally released as the single album ‘Tokyo’ by the German record label Bine in 2009, ‘Tokyo’ was only made available as a CD in Germany and then only in a very limited number of copies. […]

IDLES Announce Massive 25 Date UK Tour
News

IDLES Announce Massive 25 Date UK Tour

January 3, 2017 XS Noize

Bristol’s finest post-punk polemics IDLES recently recorded at Maida Vale for BBC Introducing and today share a passionate live recording of “Stendhal Syndrome”. They have also announced that they will be embarking on the massive […]

COLOUR announce the release of their brand new EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’ - Listen to track
News

COLOUR announce the release of their brand new EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’ – Listen to track

January 3, 2017 XS Noize

Average bands sound like their heroes, good bands sound like other good bands and great bands sound like themselves. COLOUR are a great band. Having burst on the scene last year with singles ‘Strangers’, ‘Nowhere’ […]

Album Review: The Wedding Present - Going, Going...
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Wedding Present – Going, Going…

December 23, 2016 Lori Gava

In November respected UK Indie band The Wedding Present released their ninth studio album, “Going, Going”. The release is their first double album and contains a prolific volume of 20 songs. The album tells the […]

Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment
News

Delays frontman Greg Gilbert seeks funds for life-saving cancer treatment

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Delays’ vocalist Greg Gilbert has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. Below you’ll find a message from his fiancee Stacey, and this is a link to her GoFundMe appeal to fund Greg’s treatment: Greg […]

Video Premiere: Albert Man - Riding Shotgun
Exclusive!

Video Premiere: Albert Man – Riding Shotgun

December 23, 2016 XS Noize

Albert Man first appeared on XS Noize in May this year as one of our unsigned showcases HERE. Aside from his excellent piano driven alt-rock music, we were also impressed by his already extensive CV. […]

Track of the Day: Chick Quest - "Savant Garde"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Chick Quest – “Savant Garde”

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Having previously featured in the XS Noize Showcase Chick Quest have released another belter track ‘Savant Garde’ from the their album ‘Model View Controller’, listen below. Chick Quest In Their Own Words: The initial concept […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 1
News

Blossoms’ Debut Album is Now The Highest Selling British Debut Record of 2016

December 19, 2016 XS Noize

Released in August this year, Blossoms’ eponymous record is now the highest selling British debut album of the year surpassing both Jack Garratt and Zayn Malik. Available now as a deluxe version with 10 additional […]

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson
Podcast

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson

December 18, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #27 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by singer/songwriter Willow Robinson. 22 year old singer/songwriter Willow Robinson was born in Los […]

Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
News

Kings Of Leon reveal the new video for ‘Find Me’

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon has revealed the new video for ‘Find Me’ which is taken from their most recent album. ‘WALLS’. The action-filled visual is a continuation of the album’s first video […]

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ - Watch
New Music

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ – Watch

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Holy have today unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’, and have recently revealed details of their highly anticipated sophomore LP. The new album, ‘Paint’, is set for release on February 24, 2017. […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Album Reviews

Album Review: Peter Doherty – ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

December 15, 2016 Clair McAllister

It’s been 7 years since the Shambolic Genius known as Peter Doherty has released a solo record, and almost 2 years since the former heroin dependent Libertines front-man got clean and sober. Yet if Hamburg […]

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show
Gigs

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Passport to Stockholm have announced they are taking part in Stand Up To Cancer, at London’s iconic Union Chapel on February 3rd 2017. They’ll be playing along side Laura Mvula, London Contemporary Voices and The […]

Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video
News

Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

The Lost Brothers unveil The Bird Dog Tapes, a new series of releases taken from their studio vaults. Volume 1 is a semi-covers album that features Bill Ryder-Jones and The Coral’s Nick Power. The Lost […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ - "Overflow"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ – “Overflow”

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, aka Ten Fé, will release their debut album Hit The Light. on February 3, 2017. The 11 track LP from the London-based duo follows the release of their acclaimed singles, […]

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017
Gigs

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s world-famous reggae stars UB40 have announced a major eight-date UK tour for December 2017. Featuring UB40’s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan […]

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track 'Broken Down'
News

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track ‘Broken Down’

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Female fronted electronic pop group Kid Cupid explore internal conflicts with their latest single ‘Broken Down’. The electro act fuses soul, electronic and indie rock to form an infectious style like no other. The quartet […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 624 625 626 … 778 »

LATEST PODCASTS

  • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
    Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
    April 14, 2026
  • The Boxer Rebellion
    The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279
    April 7, 2026
  • The Dandy Warhols
    Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278
    April 1, 2026
  • Scouting For Girls
    Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277
    March 24, 2026
  • The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
    The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
    March 17, 2026
  • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
    Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275
    March 11, 2026

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2026

Trending Articles

  • Massive AttackMassive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits April 16, 2026
  • Hana GiraldoINTERVIEW: Hana Giraldo Talks ‘Reputation’, Artistic Influences & Social Media September 20, 2024
  • Imagine Dragons11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits April 10, 2025
  • Freya RidingsFreya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates April 13, 2026
  • Billie Eilish12 interesting facts about Billie Eilish January 11, 2025
  • YungbludFive of Yungblud’s biggest hits August 24, 2025
  • Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 17 of Adele’s most successful hits August 11, 2024
  • madonnaMadonna has announced that her eagerly anticipated new album “Confessions II” will be released on July 3 April 15, 2026
  • Bad Bunny6 of Bad Bunny’s biggest selling hits August 5, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Julia Wolf – PressureALBUM REVIEW: Julia Wolf – Pressure May 21, 2025

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media