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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
          News

          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
          News

          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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PRIMAL SCREAM announce new album 'CHAOSMOSIS' + intimate UK shows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PRIMAL SCREAM – CHAOSMOSIS

March 17, 2016 David McElroy

11 albums in and Primal Scream show no signs of slowing down. Chaosmosis is , ultimately, a pop album, the moment where the Scream shed most, if not all, of their rock n roll swagger […]

STUART MASTERS releases new album 'Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon'
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STUART MASTERS releases new album ‘Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

If Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had been Davey Graham’s brothers and a fourth sibling had access to a time-travelling record player with the albums of Michael Hedges and Radiohead, it’s just possible his music […]

NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single 'Call' with debut album 'You + Me'
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NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single ‘Call’ with debut album ‘You + Me’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Their debut EP received rave reviews from some of the UK’s most respected music media outlets and their song ‘Chew Me Up, Spit Me Out’ was selected as one of BBC Introducing’s top 10 tracks […]

Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP 'THE KICK' on April 22nd
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Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP ‘THE KICK’ on April 22nd

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Gris-de-Lin’s music combines elements of post-rock, blues and alt-folk, peppered with twisted electronics.

 ‘The Kick’ is Gris’ first solo project and was recorded in a nursery school in Dorset where she worked with producer Cee […]

KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour ...
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KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour …

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Following the news of her debut solo album, British Road Movies, former Long Blondes frontwoman Kate Jackson has announced a series of live dates in May and June. Backed by her band The Wrong Moves, […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
News

Listen to PET SHOP BOYS – THE POP KIDS (PSB DEEP DUB REMIX)

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled the deep dub remix of their forthcoming single “The Pop Kids”. The remix, available to stream now via YouTube, is taken from the upcoming remix package of “The Pop Kids” […]

ALBUM REVIEW: UNDERWORLD - Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: UNDERWORLD – Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future

March 15, 2016 Landon Murray

Over the course of nearly thirty years, and with various members coming and going, Underworld finds themselves releasing their first record in six years. Under the guidance of Hyde and Smith, the band has become […]

PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour
Gigs

PLACEBO to celebrate 20th Anniversary with a World Tour

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Placebo will be heading out on a world tour in October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their platinum selling debut album ’Placebo’. The first leg of the ’20 Years of Placebo’ […]

TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7" for RECORD STORE DAY 1
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TOM HINGLEY BAND release charity 7″ for RECORD STORE DAY

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

From its beginnings in 2007, Record Store Day has grown into an international celebration of music culture, with the great and good of indie, rock, pop, electronica and more all involved in the annual event. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT - LOSING MY TOUCH
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OCTOBER DRIFT – LOSING MY TOUCH

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

October Drift announce their debut EP Stranger Days for release via Scruff Of The Neck Records on March 25th, with a subsequent UK tour beginning with a sold-out show at Manchester’s St Phillips Church. Lead […]

LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For 'Nebraska' starring DANNY DYER
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LUCY ROSE unveils New Video For ‘Nebraska’ starring DANNY DYER

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Lucy Rose has unveiled a video for her new single ‘Nebraska’, starring Danny Dyer. The collaboration between Lucy and Danny is the result of a conversation the pair had last year after Dyer, who is […]

YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye 1
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YEASAYER Unveil new album Amen & Goodbye

March 15, 2016 XS Noize

Amen & Goodbye, the fourth studio album from Brooklyn-based band Yeasayer, will be released worldwide via Mute on 1 April 2016. Today, Yeasayer offer a peek into the world of Amen & Goodbye with ‘I […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PENNY AND SPARROW - LET A LOVER DROWN YOU
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PENNY AND SPARROW – LET A LOVER DROWN YOU

March 15, 2016 Lori Gava

The neo folk duo Penny and Sparrow have gained quite a reputation for impeccably beautiful music since their formation in 2010. Their 2014 album Struggle Pretty was a compendium of palpable introspection and soaring beauty. […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
News

DMA’s reveal new video for ‘In The Moment’ and announce new UK dates

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

The wait for DMA’S debut album is over with ‘Hills End’ released February 26th on Infectious Music to wide critical acclaim and 8/10 from XS Noize Following on from Radio One A-listed single ‘Delete’ ‘DMAs […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VICTORIA + JEAN - FIRECRACKER
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: VICTORIA + JEAN – FIRECRACKER

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Firecracker is the new single from Victoria+Jean, an extraordinarily creative duo linked artistically and romantically. Originally a smoky blues song, Firecracker mutated into a full on electric anthem, with punchy guitar and an insistent beat. […]

RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016
Gigs

RADIOHEAD announce live shows for 2016

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Radiohead will play a series of live shows later this year which, together with the festival dates already announced and a few more international festival dates to follow, will complete their touring schedule for 2016. […]

FOALS and TEED collaborator, HUDSON SCOTT reveals hypnotic claymation visuals to debut track, 'Clay'.
The Listening Post

FOALS and TEED collaborator, HUDSON SCOTT reveals hypnotic claymation visuals to debut track, ‘Clay’.

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

Rising new London psych pop artist Hudson Scott has revealed the joyous, mesmeric visuals to his debut track, ‘Clay’. Hudson has also confirmed a first headline show, The Nines, Peckham, on 24th March. Oxford raised, […]

"It’s funny touring the world being a rock star then telling kids off for smoking behind a Portakabin", INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN - EMF
One from the vault

“It’s funny touring the world being a rock star then telling kids off for smoking behind a Portakabin”, INTERVIEW with JAMES ATKIN – EMF

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

James Atkin is responsible for singing one of the biggest hits of the 90s, ‘Unbelievable’, with the band EMF. He went on to have massive success clocking up a No. 1 American single, platinum album […]

ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ - Listen
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ANIMAL NOISE release a new EP ‘Sink or Swim’ – Listen

March 14, 2016 XS Noize

When Animal Noise self-released their debut album ‘Run Loose’ in 2012, they quickly went from playing in their rehearsal studio, an old cowshed on bass player Birdy’s farm, to the stages of Bestival & T […]

BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’
News

BIRDY reveals brand new video for ‘WILD HORSES’

March 11, 2016 XS Noize

Birdy transforms into a mermaid in a mesmerising underwater video for new track ‘Wild Horses’. The song is available immediately when pre-ordering her new album ‘Beautiful Lies’ out on March 25th. Birdy said – “I’m […]

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