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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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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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BAD ATOMS - Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ - Listen / Download
New Music

BAD ATOMS – Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ – Listen / Download

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Bad Atoms, the story of Felix Davis’s West London heartbreak. After breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Felix moved to Kilburn and locked himself in a room for a year. When he emerged from […]

THE SUNDAY REEDS - unveil new video for 'PRETTY PEOPLE' - Watch
New Music

THE SUNDAY REEDS – unveil new video for ‘PRETTY PEOPLE’ – Watch

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Melbourne based band The Sunday Reeds are Romana Ashton (vocals, bass) and Drew Jones (guitars). Their debut LP ‘Drowning in History, released through UK indie label Squirrel Records in 2009, led to an extensive European […]

FIELD MUSIC - announce new album 'Commontime'
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FIELD MUSIC – announce new album ‘Commontime’

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Field Music return with new 14 track album Commontime, set to be released on 5th February 2016 via Memphis Industries (see Pitchfork news story). The first song to be taken from the album is “The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: JOHN GRANT - GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSURE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JOHN GRANT – GREY TICKLES, BLACK PRESSURE

October 13, 2015 David McElroy

John Grant’s last album, Pale Green Ghosts, was a superb thing with its feet firmly rooted in electronica, moving his sound on in a fascinating direction after the more sombre Queen of Denmark. It was […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEATH OF HI FI - Swim Away
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEATH OF HI FI – Swim Away

October 13, 2015 David McElroy

Death Of Hi Fi are an Oxford based electronica and hip hop influenced three piece whose first single with new singer Lucy Cropper was released on 9 October. Swim Away is a dream-pop like piece of woozy […]

808 STATE - Electronic pioneers see out 2015 with full live band shows
New Music

808 STATE – Electronic pioneers see out 2015 with full live band shows

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their triumphant Festival No. 6 late-night full live band performance, the legendary 808 STATE will return for a series of UK shows this Autumn to see out 2015. From their origins as […]

SNOW PATROLS GARY LIGHTBODY to play Solo Acoustic show in December: at Belfast's Waterfront
Gigs

SNOW PATROLS GARY LIGHTBODY to play Solo Acoustic show in December: at Belfast’s Waterfront

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody has been busy touring the West Coast of America with a run of intimate solo shows. He is now returning home to the Belfast Waterfront for a solo acoustic performance on […]

LIVE REVIEW: BEAR'S DEN - The Ritz, Manchester 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: BEAR’S DEN – The Ritz, Manchester

October 12, 2015 holly mason

This gig sold out, got upgraded and then sold out again! Already the night is off to a fantastic start at The Ritz in a cold, rainy Manchester for Lisa Mitchell and headliner Bear’s Den. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NO DEVOTION - PERMANANCE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NO DEVOTION – PERMANANCE

October 12, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

In the music realm true second shots at success are few and far between. Especially when your previous project (LostProphets) disbanded because of unspeakable crimes committed by the former lead vocalist, the vile Ian Watkins. […]

SLIPKNOT - to play  The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb
Gigs

SLIPKNOT – to play The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb

October 12, 2015 XS Noize

The multi-platinum, Grammy-Award-winning, masked beast that is SLIPKNOT will play The SSE Arena, Belfast on 15th February. After their triumphant return headlining this year’s Download Festival at Donington Park, the metal icons return to these […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - BROOM CUPBOARD
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY – BROOM CUPBOARD

October 12, 2015 XS Noize

Bristolian singer/songwriter Rob Bravery has unveiled his stunning new single ‘Broom Cupboard’, due for release on October 16th. The single is the latest to be taken from his upcoming debut album Esque, a masterful piece […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WAVVES - V
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WAVVES – V

October 11, 2015 Marcus Millar

Wavves are a band I have followed since I heard their brilliant third album, King of the Beach, it was released to widespread critical acclaim in 2010. The album was a very fun and summery […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NOVA HEART - Nova Heart
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NOVA HEART – Nova Heart

October 11, 2015 Amanda Stock

Chances are that Beijing would not be anyone’s first guess at where the current coolest electro act hail from but that is exactly the place of origin of Nova Heart, made up of threesome, Helen […]

INTERVIEW: EDITORS - talk new tour & recording latest album 'In Dream'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: EDITORS – talk new tour & recording latest album ‘In Dream’

October 11, 2015 XS Noize

Editors are in town to play the first show of their European tour at Belfast’s famous Limelight venue. One week ago they released their critically acclaimed 5th record ‘In Dream’ which went top five in the UK. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - 'Coshh'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY – ‘Coshh’

October 10, 2015 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s newest signing The Vryll Society have revealed the second track from their debut EP ‘Pangea’ ahead of the record’s official release on 26th October. ‘Coshh’ sees the band build on the success of lead […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
New Music

Canadian rock band BLURRED VISION release JOHN LENNON tribute song + video – Watch

October 9, 2015 XS Noize

The video everyone’s been waiting for …DEAR JOHN. Created by Canadian rock band Blurred Vision to celebrate one of the most iconic songwriters of all time John Lennon who would have been 75 today. Featuring […]

Listen to 'Blue and Yellow Light' the new track from THE DUKE SPIRIT
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE DUKE SPIRIT – ‘Blue and Yellow Light’

October 9, 2015 XS Noize

London 4-piece The Duke Spirit have announced the first single ‘Blue & Yellow Light’ from their eagerly anticipated new album ‘KIN’ will be released November 12th. The song was produced by Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins, […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: REVEREND AND THE MAKERS – MIRRORS

October 8, 2015 Ari Rosenschein

Never one to mince words, Noel Gallagher falls all over himself in typically garrulous fashion to praise Reverend and The Makers in the press release for their new album Mirrors. References to “shitting in his […]

THE CHARLATANS - EXTEND 'MODERN NATURE' 2015 TOUR WITH WINTER DATES
Gigs

THE CHARLATANS – EXTEND ‘MODERN NATURE’ 2015 TOUR WITH WINTER DATES

October 8, 2015 XS Noize

To round off a fantastic year THE CHARLATANS will play a series of UK shows in December. Starting at the legendary Rock City in Nottingham on December 8th the tour takes them around the country […]

DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) shares 'Raw Honey' Video - watch
Gigs

DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) shares ‘Raw Honey’ Video – watch

October 8, 2015 XS Noize

DU BLONDE has released a brand new video for Raw Honey, the latest track to be taken from the debut album release, Welcome Back To Milk, out now. Watch it BELOW: Du Blonde explains, “The […]

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