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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
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          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
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          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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JAKE EVANS - Debut album 'Day one', Released 31st July, 2015
New Music

JAKE EVANS – Debut album ‘Day one’, Released 31st July, 2015

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Jake Evans releases his debut album, ‘Day One’, via Republic Of Music on 31st July. The album sees the former Bad Lieutenant co-writer strike out on his own for the first time with a little […]

COLD SHOWERS - Release 'Matter Of Choice' out on Dais 28th August
New Music

COLD SHOWERS – Release ‘Matter Of Choice’ out on Dais 28th August

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Cold Showers, a band formed in Highland Park, California in 2010, fuse the brash power of their shoegaze pedigree with the smokey compulsions of post-punk and no-wave ancestors, they’d fit in well amongst their idols […]

AARON WRIGHT - Releases 'Proper Chronic Lonely' video feat:  Barry from Eastenders
New Music

AARON WRIGHT – Releases ‘Proper Chronic Lonely’ video feat: Barry from Eastenders

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Flying a Machine (out August 10th) is the second studio album from Edinburgh singer/songwriter Aaron Wright. Produced by Francis MacDonald from Teenage Fan Club (the second time that the pair have work together), Aaron Wright […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL - 'Barry was an arms dealer' (Video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: RODNEY CROMWELL – ‘Barry was an arms dealer’ (Video)

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Rodney Cromwell recently released his debut LP ‘Age of Anxiety’ on Happy Robots Records, introducing the modern electronic lover to some epic retro future synth music. Strongly influenced by artists such as OMD, New Order, […]

HERE WE GO MAGIC - Return With 'Be Small' Premiere First Single "Falling"
New Music

HERE WE GO MAGIC – Return With ‘Be Small’ Premiere First Single “Falling”

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

After a three year wait, Here We Go Magic return with their fourth album, Be Small, out worldwide on October 16. Recorded and mixed by the band themselves, the “overtly major and optimistic” songs on […]

FOALS - Reveal new track 'Mountain At My Gates' - Listen
New Music

FOALS – Reveal new track ‘Mountain At My Gates’ – Listen

July 27, 2015 XS Noize

Foals have revealed another track from their upcoming new album ‘What Went Down’. ‘Mountain At My Gates’ premiered on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show this week, which you can listen to BELOW. The band also […]

MILLTOWN BROTHERS - TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM - Listen to track
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Milltown Brothers – Long Road

July 26, 2015 Lori Gava

It has been a long journey for The Milltown Brothers. Formed in the late ’80s the band is releasing their fourth album, Long Road on July 31st. The band is best remembered for their 1991 […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF INXS
Video Spotlight

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF INXS

July 26, 2015 XS Noize

INXS have sold 30 million records sold worldwide including number ones in 4 different continents and a performance history of some 4,000 live shows to over 25 million people in almost 50 countries underlines the fact […]

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND - Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release
New Music

THE PINSTRIPE PIGEON BAND – Exclusive! Premier of new video here! ahead of EP release

July 26, 2015 XS Noize

The Pinstripe Pigeon Band began as a modest, yet ambitious studio project, incorporating production values inspired by Jon Hopkins, Nile Rogers and Cut Chemist, but this quickly developed into a seven-strong pop force, releasing five […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track ‘Friction’

July 26, 2015 XS Noize

Danny Saber is a Los Angeles, California musician, audio engineer, record producer, and remixer. A former member of Black Grape and Agent Provocateur, Danny plays guitar, bass, organ, and keyboards and is a prominent Los […]

American Psych Rockers ANCIENT RIVER Release New Album
Gigs

American Psych Rockers ANCIENT RIVER Release New Album

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Ancient River, the sonic brainchild of singer/songwriter James Barreto, is an ever-evolving source of rock n’ roll and psychedelia, its influences flowing from the swampy roots of the American south to the far reaches of […]

THE ANTLERS -  Announce 'The Antlers In London' live album
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANTLERS – ‘Director’ (Dave Harrington Remix)

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Proclaimed by Pitchfork.com as “one of the most interesting indie rock bands working,” Brooklyn band The Antlers have released a powerful reimagining of their track “Director” created by musician and producer Dave Harrington, renowned for […]

INFINITY GIRL - premiere new song 'Not Man' & 'Harm' LP out August 28
New Music

INFINITY GIRL – premiere new song ‘Not Man’ & ‘Harm’ LP out August 28

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

Forged in the crucible of the Boston underground and now based in Brooklyn, New York, Infinity Girl is a four-piece American guitar band. The act emerged in 2012 with a startlingly whole and reverent shoegaze […]

THE ORDINARY BOYS -  Return With New Single & Album
Gigs

THE ORDINARY BOYS – Return With New Single & Album

July 24, 2015 XS Noize

After a hiatus of nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with what is arguably their strongest album to date. Lead single ‘Four Letter Word’ is a soaring, energy driven statement of intent reminiscent […]

JOHN J. PRESLEY - Announces White Ink EP for July 24th
Album Reviews

REVIEW: JOHN J. PRESLEY – WHITE INK EP

July 23, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Brummie, John J. Presley’s White Ink EP is brimming with, high fuzz, lo-fi garage blues. Boasting warbling vocals akin to a howling Eddie Vedder and enough overdrive to make Hendrix proud, it’s a formidable collection […]

WIN: Tickets to see THE SCRIPT at Tennents Vital, Belfast Sun 30th August 2015 2
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WIN: Tickets to see THE SCRIPT at Tennents Vital, Belfast Sun 30th August 2015

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

Tennent’s Lager and MCD are thrilled to announce that The Script will headline this year’s Tennent’s Vital on bank holiday weekend Sunday 30th August. They’ll be joined by Kodaline, Annie Mac, Clean Bandit and Jack […]

THE JAM - "About The Young Idea" 2-CD Best Of Announced 2
New Music

THE JAM – To release ‘Fire & Skill: The Jam Live’ 6 CD deluxe box set Oct 30th

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

It’s 40 years since classic The Jam line-up first started touring. The band had a phenomenal impact on pop music and wider youth culture. In their short career, they influenced a generation with their music, […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
New Music

BLOSSOMS – TO RELEASE BRAND NEW EP ‘BLOWN ROSE’ ON JULY 31ST

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms will release their brand new EP ‘Blown Rose’ on July 31st through Virgin EMI. Produced by James Skelly and Rich Turvey at Parr St, with the lead track mixed by David Wrench (Caribou/Jungle/FKA Twigs/JamieXX)’ […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY - 'Sentimental and Monday'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY – ‘Sentimental and Monday’

July 23, 2015 XS Noize

‘Sentimental & Monday’ is the newest track from the band, which last week hit the Top 20 chart of Hype Machine and was listed as ‘Track of the Day’ on Q magazine. Says Timothy Carroll […]

LIVE REVIEW: DU BLONDE - The Shacklewell Arms, London 21st July 2015 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: DU BLONDE – The Shacklewell Arms, London 21st July 2015

July 22, 2015 Thomas S. Day

The Shacklewell Arms is a tricky pub to find, but as tonight they play host to Du Blonde tonight, I made it my prerogative to find it! The venue is a tiny dance hall at […]

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