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        • Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

          Beck
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          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • 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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ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track 'IOU', Listen 1
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ANNABEL JONES Shares latest track ‘IOU’, Listen

February 4, 2016 XS Noize

Once upon a time, pop stars tore up pictures of the pope and cursed out the Queen on television. Most days, that era seems long dead. We live in a landscape where being on-brand trumps […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: METER BRIDGE - IT WAS NOTHING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: METER BRIDGE – IT WAS NOTHING

February 4, 2016 David McElroy

What is it with Canada at the moment? There is so much good music pouring out of that country that it’s getting increasingly hard to take it all in. Meter Bridge are a synthpop duo […]

NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for 'DOLLY DAYDREAM' Check it out here!
Gigs

NEWS: MELLOR unveil video for ‘DOLLY DAYDREAM’ Check it out here!

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Describing themselves as making indie ‘pop-smack’, Mellor are a four piece from Reading whose sound and image has been compared to that of The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane. Gary, Josh and Evert met […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  MT DOUBT - MY PAST IS A QUIET BEAST
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MT DOUBT – MY PAST IS A QUIET BEAST

February 3, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Mt Doubt was created at the beginning of last year by Edinburgh-based Leo Bargery and his debut album My Past is a Quiet Beast produced by Mark Morrow (of The Winter Tradition) has picked up […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRONTEERS - IDOL
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FRONTEERS – IDOL

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

‘Idol’ is the third release from Hull’s hottest new export; FRONTEERS. Released on 11th March, it received its worldwide premiere from 6Music’s Steve Lamacq on Tuesday 26th January and was swiftly followed later that evening […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
New Music

NEWS: Manchester’s Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single ‘STORM’

February 3, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have announced the release of their new single ‘Storm’ on March 18th. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DANDY WARHOLS - You Are Killing Me
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NEWS: THE DANDY WARHOLS announce new album ‘Distortland’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols have announced the upcoming release of a new album, Distortland that will be released on Dine Alone Records on April 8th, the band’s first for the label. Distortland was first recorded in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NZCA LINES - INFINITE SUMMER
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NZCA LINES – INFINITE SUMMER

February 2, 2016 Lori Gava

London musician Michael Lovett or as he is better known Nzca Lines released his second album Infinite Summer on January 22. The release reveals some major change ups in his musical direction and additions to the […]

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE
Gigs

NEWS: DIIV ANNOUNCE FULL SPRING TOUR FOR UK / EUROPE

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

After a successful 2015, which saw them not only finish up work on their highly anticipated second album, but also complete a mammoth stateside tour alongside No Joy and Sunflower Bean, Brooklyn-based DIIV are set […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE CURE - WISH
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE CURE – WISH

February 2, 2016 Lori Gava

In 1992 The Cure were at the height of their popularity. Their 1989 masterpiece Disintegration and the subsequent Prayer Tour had not only taken the popular music world by storm, but had also silenced their […]

LUST FOR YOUTH - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'COMPASSION', listen to new track 'STARDOM'
Gigs

LUST FOR YOUTH – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘COMPASSION’, listen to new track ‘STARDOM’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

Copenhagen-based three piece Lust For Youth return with news of their new album ‘Compassion’, which is due March 18th on Sacred Bones Records. The trio are sharing their new single ‘Stardom’ from the forthcoming record.’Stardom’ […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS - 'You Dream of China'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: EMILY WELLS – ‘DON’T USE ME UP’

February 2, 2016 XS Noize

With the release of her new album, Promise, less than two weeks away and coming off the back of a run of EU shows that included a packed-out show within the intimate confines of London’s […]

PJ HARVEY Shares video for "THE WHEEL", Watch
Gigs

PJ HARVEY Shares video for “THE WHEEL”, Watch

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Taken from the forthcoming LP The Hope Six Demolition Project, released ‪April 15th on Island. Directed by award-winning photo-journalist and film-maker Seamus Murphy. PJ Harvey releases the video for The Wheel, the first track to […]

TERRIBLY YOURS - RELEASES NEW TRACK "NO GENIUS", Listen
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TERRIBLY YOURS – RELEASES NEW TRACK “NO GENIUS”, Listen

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Terribly Yours, the New Wave indie project of Brooklyn’s Sean Bones, is pleased to release his new single “No Genius,” a dysfunctional break up song with a nod to OMD and The Cars. Terribly Yours […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
New Music

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has confirmed release details for her debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the great Tony Visconti, in sessions recorded at […]

ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album 'Dying Surfer Meets His Maker' for February 12th
Gigs

ALL THEM WITCHES Announce new album ‘Dying Surfer Meets His Maker’ for February 12th

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Nashville psych crew All Them Witches offer the first taste of their new album Dying Surfer Meets His Maker with ‘Dirt Preachers’, due February 12th via New West Records. Heavy, heady and hypnotic, within each […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JAMES ATKIN (EMF) - 'Love Blind'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: JAMES ATKIN (EMF) – ‘Love Blind’

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

James Atkin (EMF) releases his new single ‘Love Blind’ as a single on the 11th of March 2016. Alongside a 12′ Love Blind EP package including mixes by Jay Lamb, Mango Trasher, Dollboys North Street […]

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single 'WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN', duet with Sky Ferreira
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM announce new single ‘WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN’, duet with Sky Ferreira

February 1, 2016 XS Noize

Primal Scream release their 11th studio album, ‘Chaosmosis’ on March 18th on the band’s own First International label (through Ignition Records). Recorded in London, New York & Stockholm, and written and produced by Bobby Gillespie […]

MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates
Gigs

MASSIVE ATTACK return with RITUAL SPIRIT EP and live dates

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack return with the Ritual Spirit EP. Released on Thursday, January 28 via Kobalt Label Services in the US and Canada, the EP features the return of Tricky (on “Take It There”) in addition […]

MILBURN Add Extra Date to Sheffield Comeback Shows
Gigs

MILBURN Add Extra Date to Sheffield Comeback Shows

January 30, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been ten years since Milburn’s major label debut ‘Well Well Well’. Now the band, who kick started the Sheffield revival that gave birth to – amongst others – Arctic Monkeys and Reverend & The […]

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