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        • 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 […]

          Kasabian
          News

          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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
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          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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR 1
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MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR

December 13, 2015 Ari Rosenschein

It’s a predictably rainy night on Seattle’s Capitol Hill and a brony is loose inside Chop Suey. The pegasister wears a full My Little Pony costume à la the character actors who wander through Disneyland. […]

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH

December 12, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Indie Electro-pop songster The Half Earth, was kind enough to have XSNoize’s Tom Day along for a chat before his EP Launch on 29th October. Read on to find out more about “Confidence is Bliss”, […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
New Music

SUGARMEN unveil video to latest single ‘PLASTIC OCEAN’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Sugarman have unveiled the video to their latest single ‘Plastic Ocean’ watch below. 2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA - ‘BEASTS’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA – ‘BEASTS’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based three-piece, FAITALA are set to release their debut single on Tiny Records on the 11th of December 2015. ‘Beasts’ produced with Tom Lonsbrough (Paper Recordings) and sees the band take on a more […]

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for 'Lover Come Back'
New Music

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Lover Come Back’

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The official music video for City and Colour’s ‘Lover Come Back’ created by acclaimed music video director, Michael Maxxis, premiered yesterday at Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy. The video – shot in Mississippi – sees a […]

FORTY FOUR HOURS - share video for new track 'Only Just Holding On'- watch
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FORTY FOUR HOURS – share video for new track ‘Only Just Holding On’- watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born alternative trio FORTY FOUR HOURS, will release their new EP ‘Only Just Holding On’ on January 22nd 2016. This release is a radical left turn from the bands earlier material. “If anything, this […]

JAMIE HEWLETT'S "THE SUGGESTIONISTS" EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
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JAMIE HEWLETT’S “THE SUGGESTIONISTS” EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

November saw the the unveiling of “The Suggestionists”, the first ever art exhibition from renowned artist and designer Jamie Hewlett, at the Saatchi Gallery. Presenting three brand new bodies of work, “The Suggestionists” reveals an […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
New Music

THE JEZABELS’ share new video ‘Come Alive’ – Watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Jezabels’ have shared the haunting animated video for their new single ‘Come Alive’? ‘Come Alive’ is the first track to be taken from Synthia, the dark Australian synth-pop collective’s upcoming third album, due for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO - I Don't Give A F*ck What You Reckon
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO – I Don’t Give A F*ck What You Reckon

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Warrington based band Man & The Echo are back with ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What You Reckon’, another sharp and witty lyric, this time taking aim at modern society in the digital age. […]

SENNEN - EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60'S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT
New Music

SENNEN – EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60’S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Inspired by Douglas Coupland’s iconic novel ‘Girlfriend in a Coma’, the new single from Sennen, ‘Autopilot’, builds on subtle hypnotic layers before exploding into a wall of noise and confusion. Amidst layers of flashing imagery […]

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL:  Share Video for 'All Of The Dogs' - Watch
New Music

ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL – Unveil video for New single ‘WRESTLING’

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

‘Wrestling’ is the new single from Orlando Seale and The Swell. Conceived in a condemned Denmark Street rehearsal room and inspired by the collapsing state of Seale’s own personal life, ‘Wrestling’ pitches us straight into […]

PIXX - unveils  'Deplore' Video
The Listening Post

PIXX – unveils ‘Deplore’ Video

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Pixx, the creative alias of songwriter Hannah Rodgers, has launched a new video for her song ‘Deplore’. Directed by the Marshall Darlings (the same filmmakers behind the visuals for Pixx’s previous single ‘Fall In’) and […]

OPHIUCO to release 'Hybrid' LP, Listen to first single
New Music

OPHIUCO to release ‘Hybrid’ LP, Listen to first single

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Trip hop indietronic outfit Ophiuco have released their first single ‘Pneumatic Psycho Bodhidharma’ inadvance of releasing their forthcoming ‘Hybrid’ LP. This long awaited release comes eight years after their debut LP ‘Hypno Queue’ (Minuta Records, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
Gigs

CRAIG FINN returns to the UK in December for shows with Mariachi El Bronx + Solo show in Ramsgate

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Craig Finn, who will appear as special guest on Mariachi El Bronx’s UK shows this month, has also confirmed a solo headline at Ramsgate Music Hall on 11th December. Finn, who recently performed a string […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH - BOY/GIRL
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JULIAN CASABLANCAS + JEHNNY BETH – BOY/GIRL

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Cult Records and Pop Noire Records are pleased to announce the release of a collaboration between Julian Casablancas (The Strokes/The Voidz) and Jehnny Beth (Savages). The two joined forces to duet on a cover of “Boy-Girl”, originally released by […]

Listen to 'From Me To You' The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘From Me To You’ The Stunning New Single from JESS THRISTAN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

In 2014 at the age of 18 Jess began creating her debut album, working with the likes of Steve Crisanthou (Corinne Bailey-Rae, Eliza Dolittle) and Jonny Wright (Foxes, Becky Hill). She released her debut single […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Plastic Ocean’ the latest track from SUGARMEN

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well as sharing stages with Sleaford Mods, The Bohicas, Hooton Tennis Club, Deer Hunter, […]

AMBASSADEURS - announce Halos EP
New Music

AMBASSADEURS – announce Halos EP

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

2015 has kept Ambassadeurs extremely busy with a slew of EPs and his debut album – “Patterns” released on his own Lost Tribe Records imprint. Highlights of the year included repeated Radio 1 support and […]

RARE MONK release Self-Titled EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: RARE MONK – RARE MONK EP

December 8, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

The self-titled EP from Portland based quintet Rare Monk is only the band’s third outing, following their own self released Death by Proxy EP in 2012 and 2014’s Splice/Sleep Attack 7-inch the band return with […]

KAREN MAV - Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single - Listen
The Listening Post

KAREN MAV – Releases Phil Spector Style Christmas Single – Listen

December 8, 2015 XS Noize

The new single from Karen Mav,’Take Me Home For Christmas’ has been welcomed onto the Christmas playlist of radio stations all over the world, and the video, unveiled today, is set to melt even the […]

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