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        • December 10
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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Elles Bailey
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          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
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          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
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          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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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 […]

DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, 'Laying Down Rock', taken from Hermits On Holiday
New Music

DRINKS (Cate Le Bon & White Fence) share new song, ‘Laying Down Rock’, taken from Hermits On Holiday

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce the signing of DRINKS, the new project from Cate Le Bon and Tim Presley, aka White Fence, whose album Hermits On Holiday will be released 21st August. The pair […]

Electronic / indie duo PERTINI - to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st
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Electronic / indie duo PERTINI – to release Debut single ‘Blackfriars Bridge’ on July 31st

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Not many bands have disbanded due to a key band member wanting to become a priest, but this time last year, Sandro Schiena, found himself on the wrong side of the altar when his co-founder […]

WOMPS - Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini
New Music

WOMPS – Premiere new single ‘Live A Little Less’ Recorded by Steve Albini

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

This debut single from Glasgow’s WOMPS, is a first taste of eleven tracks recorded by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio Studios for their upcoming LP. Mastered by Matthew Barnhart of Chicago Mastering Service and is […]

ALPHAS - REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'WAVES'
New Music

ALPHAS – REVEAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘WAVES’

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

Waves is the follow up to the Aberdeen trio Alphas debut single, Here Comes The Burn, and captures the band’s kinetic onstage presence with a pure punchy indie pop sound that could easily appeal to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CLIFF LOTHAR – THE SNOW IS FALLING

July 22, 2015 XS Noize

In early 2013, Cliff Lothar seemingly appeared out of thin air with the ‘White Savage’ EP, released on legendary Dutch label Viewlexx. It was a unique sounding release, which quickly gained widespread support. White Savage […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – unveil ‘You’re A Germ’ as next single

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

With their stunning debut album, My Love Is Cool, now racking up acclaim across the globe, London’s Wolf Alice are pleased to announce live favourite ‘You’re A Germ’ as their next single. Flirting with whispered […]

SHOPPING - Announce second album, 'WHY CHOOSE' released 2nd October
Gigs

SHOPPING – Announce second album, ‘WHY CHOOSE’ released 2nd October

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in East London in 2012 by members Rachel Aggs (guitar), Billy Easter (bass) and Andrew Milk (drums), SHOPPING forge an itchy, angular explosion of propulsive bass lines, primitive disco-not-disco drums and guitar lines sharp […]

Download / listen to new track ‘CAN’T TAKE IT’ from SEXTILE
New Music

SEXTILE – SHARE 2ND TRACK ‘FLESH’ from DEBUT ALBUM ‘A THOUSAND HANDS’ OUT AUGUST 21ST

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Last month brand new LA band SEXTILE shared their debut track online, gleaning attention from blogs & music sites across the web. Today, with the release of their debut album ‘A Thousand Hands’ set for […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
Gigs

THE VIEW – Announce Single ‘Under The Rug’ & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Off the back of Isle of Wight, T in The Park and Kyle Falconer’s tour with Mark Ronson performing The Bike Song, (Glastonbury, Benicassim and Australian dates) The View are pleased to announce a UK […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'Happy Song'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRING ME THE HORIZON – ‘Happy Song’

July 21, 2015 XS Noize

Sunday, July 12th 2015 saw the much anticipated unveiling of a brand new track by Sheffield’s finest, Bring Me The Horizon. ‘Happy Song’ was the ‘rockest’ record on Dan Carter’s rock show. 2013 saw Bring […]

Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative 'Muscles' video
Gigs

Danish teens BABY IN VAIN unveil provocative ‘Muscles’ video

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Copenhagen’s Baby In Vain have unveiled the provocative and surreal new video for their track ‘Muscles’. Watch now BELOW. Surrounded by henchman and a sickening buffet of sugary sweets and seafood, the Danish teenagers take […]

MARTIN GORE - Shares video for 'EUROPA HYMN' - Watch
New Music

MARTIN GORE – Announces Remix EP + Remix Competition

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore has announced a remix EP on double 12” vinyl and digital release, out on 2 October 2015 via Mute. The vinyl will include remixes by Andy Stott, Virgil Enzinger and Christoffer Berg, alongside […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS - BORN IN THE ECHOES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS – BORN IN THE ECHOES

July 20, 2015 Fionn Crossan

The Chemical Brothers, success is undeniable. Credited as pioneers of the 90’s dance music scene. Along with groups like The Prodigy, they have platinum selling albums under their belts such as their 1995 debut Exit […]

SEØUEL shares new track 'Subtle'! / EP 'Reykjavik' due July 24th
New Music

SEØUEL shares new track ‘Subtle’! / EP ‘Reykjavik’ due July 24th

July 20, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Scottish producer SEØUEL shares another slice of his darkcore sounds with new track ‘Subtle’. The EP ‘Reykjavik’ is due July 24th via Disorder Recordings. Inspired by the icy, otherworldly scenery of Reykjavik, ‘Subtle’ is […]

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