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        • The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

          Enter Shikari
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          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
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          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 […]

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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
        • 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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Classic Album: Pink Floyd - The Wall
Classic Albums

Classic Album: Pink Floyd – The Wall

October 21, 2016 Landon Murray

By this time in their career, Pink Floyd had become the unanimous kings of psychedelic rock. The one we’re discussing today was as well received as it was groundbreaking. The Wall is major in scope, […]

Album Review: American Football – American Football
Album Reviews

Album Review: American Football – American Football

October 21, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

American Football is an American Emo band from Illinois. They released their critically acclaimed self-titled album American Football, released in 1999. Since their breakup in September 1999, they had of course ceased recording with one […]

ELEPHANT STONE Reveal New Single 'Manipulator' - Listen
The Listening Post

ELEPHANT STONE Reveal New Single ‘Manipulator’ – Listen

October 20, 2016 XS Noize

Montreal, Canada-based psych-rock trio Elephant Stone are extremely pleased to reveal their latest single ‘Manipulator’ ahead of a run of European tour dates in December 2016 including two shows in the UK. The band release […]

Track of the Day: RIIB - Hello Stranger
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: RIIB – Hello Stranger

October 20, 2016 XS Noize

RIIB is the new project of Leeds based singer-songwriter James Mainwaring who is previously known for his saxophone playing in the Mercury Prize and MOBO nominated Roller Trio and as a guest with indie rock […]

Radiohead First Headline Act To Be Confirmed For Glastonbury 2017
Gigs

Radiohead First Headline Act To Be Confirmed For Glastonbury 2017

October 20, 2016 XS Noize

Radiohead today became the first headline act to be confirmed for Glastonbury 2017. The band will top the bill on the Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 23rd. This will be the band’s third time headlining […]

Live Review: Squeeze & The English Beat Sell Out The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: Squeeze & The English Beat Sell Out The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY

October 19, 2016 Cortney Armitage

When I heard Squeeze and The English Beat were touring in the New York area, my face started to resemble an over excited emoji. The Paramount Theater in Huntingon, was the place were I and […]

Zach Ashton announces new album 'People & Places'
News

Zach Ashton announces new album ‘People & Places’

October 19, 2016 XS Noize

Zach Ashton was raised near seaside town of Indian Rocks Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. A self taught musician, Ashton gravitated towards the guitar and began composing original works at the age of eighteen. […]

Listen to 'Leave It Up To Me' by Tom Townsend
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Leave It Up To Me’ by Tom Townsend

October 19, 2016 XS Noize

Tom Townsend is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has worked as a composer, performer, session musician and producer. Brought up on Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Buddy Holly, and The Beatles, Tom first picked up the guitar […]

Interview: Jon Sutcliffe from 'Sulk' talks about their new album "No Illusions"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Sulk – ‘No Illusions’

October 19, 2016 XS Noize

SULK was formed in London in 2011 and consists of Jon Sutcliffe (vocals), Tomas Kubowicz (lead guitar), Andrew Needle (rhythm guitar), Jakub Starzyński (bass guitar) and Lewis Jones (drums). The band released their debut album […]

Tulipomania share new video for 'Don't Be So Sure' - Watch
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Tulipomania share new video for ‘Don’t Be So Sure’ – Watch

October 18, 2016 XS Noize

Hailing from Philadelphia, Tulipomania’s unique take on Post-Punk boasts gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals. Band members Tom Murray (lead vocals, bass, drums) and […]

Track of the Day: AEIM - Forget About It / Sundowner
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: AEIM – Forget About It / Sundowner

October 18, 2016 XS Noize

Three piece Indie Electro outfit AEIM have been whipping up a storm in 2016. Matt (vocals), Jamie (bass and beats) and Alex (guitar) mix acid house beats with soaring vocals, motorik bass with a hefty […]

Scotland’s fourpiece electro-pop outfit THE BLET PROJECT introduce their debut album 'Now Live'
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Scotland’s fourpiece electro-pop outfit THE BLET PROJECT introduce their debut album ‘Now Live’

October 18, 2016 XS Noize

Scotland’s fourpiece electro-pop outfit The Blet Project proudly introduce their debut album ‘Now Live’. Written in early January 2015 by Stephen Dennis, ‘Now Live’ is a concept album based on Stephen’s experiences grappling with personal […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2
Podcast

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre

October 17, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #20 of the XS Noise Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman Anton Newcombe and this weeks featured track is from […]

INTERVIEW: Noel Gallagher looks back at 'Be Here Now' 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Noel Gallagher looks back at ‘Be Here Now’

October 17, 2016 XS Noize

Walking in Oasis’s footsteps as they made Be Here Now, the fastest-selling album ever, requires a journey back in time. But where to start? Not in London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, where recording sessions began […]

The Vryll Society Stream New Single 'A Perfect Rhythm' - Listen
News

The Vryll Society Stream New Single ‘A Perfect Rhythm’ – Listen

October 14, 2016 XS Noize

Psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single A Perfect Rhythm via Deltasonic Records (The Coral, The Zutons, The Dead 60s) ahead of their eagerly anticipated Levitation UK tour […]

BECK: Shares  "WOW (TOKiMONSTA REMIX)"- Listen
The Listening Post

BECK: Shares “WOW (TOKiMONSTA REMIX)”- Listen

October 14, 2016 XS Noize

Following its surprise premiere on KCRW yesterday morning, the remix of Beck’s smash Day-Glo psych hop anthem “Wow” by Los Angeles producer TOKiMONSTA is now available to stream and download across digital platforms: The “Wow […]

Classic Album: Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Classic Albums

Classic Album: Kate Bush – Hounds of Love

October 14, 2016 Lori Gava

September 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Kate Bush’s seminal album Hounds of Love. The album has been cited by numerous musical publications and artists as a trailblazing and influential work that […]

Album Review: Craig David - Following my Intuition
Album Reviews

Album Review: Craig David – Following my Intuition

October 14, 2016 Odhrán Rodgers

Craig David, a name that springs up many, many emotions for those familiar with his work. Whether you loved him or hated him back when he was in his prime during the Born to Do […]

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

Kings of Leon Announce UK Arena Shows for 2017

October 13, 2016 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have today announced UK arena tour dates for 2017 – their first UK shows in over two years. The run of shows will open in Leeds on February 19 and culminate on […]

Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited

October 13, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

Saint Leonard’s Horses is the musical project of the artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard whose stellar songwriting abilities showcased on his DIY debut Out of Work Astronaut earned him fans and support gigs with […]

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