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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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TRACK OF THE DAY: ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION new single 'The Signal & The Noise'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION new single ‘The Signal & The Noise’

June 4, 2015 XS Noize

ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION have just shared via SoundCloud, ‘The Signal & The Noise’, the lead-off single from their forthcoming album ‘More Signal More Noise’ (Believe Recordings, July 10), showcasing a freshly reinvigorated & retooled line-up […]

THE DOORS - Released 'Light My Fire' on this day 1967 - Watch
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THE DOORS – Released ‘Light My Fire’ on this day 1967 – Watch

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

The Doors On June 3rd 1967, The Doors released ‘Light My fire’ from their debut album and scored their first number 1 single in the US charts. The Doors were founded by Ray Manzarek and […]

THE JAQUES - to release 'Artful Dodger' EP + tour dates
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THE JAQUES – to release ‘Artful Dodger’ EP + tour dates

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from the four track shock of their debut ‘Pretty DJ’ EP, memorably regarded by Clash as ‘Ray Davies at his most acerbic, Weller at his most romantic’, Bristol’s The Jacques return with a […]

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New Music

BLUR – Share video for ‘Ong Ong’ – Watch

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Blur become video game bosses in the brand new music video for ‘The Magic Whip’ single, ‘Ong Ong’. Watch the brilliant video below. Blur returned on April 27th with The Magic Whip, the band’s first […]

CATTLE & CANE - Announce début album 'Home'
New Music

CATTLE & CANE – Announce début album ‘Home’

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Thornaby-on-Tees quintet Cattle & Cane release their début album ‘Home’ on Monday 14th September 2015. Consisting of siblings Joe, Helen, Fran and Vin Hammill, with Tom Chapman on percussion, the album features twelve tracks that […]

WOODENBOX - Give track by track rundown of 3rd album 'Foreign Organ'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WOODENBOX – FOREIGN ORGAN

June 3, 2015 David McElroy

As I’ve no doubt said before, Olive Grove Records is a label that keeps releasing outstanding music seemingly effortlessly. The label’s latest gem is Foreign Organ, the new album by Woodenbox which brings to mind […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

THE CORONAS – TO RELEASE ‘HOW THIS GOES’ EP ON 29TH JUNE

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the 14,000 capacity Dublin 3 Arena. It was a homecoming show of sorts since the band moved to London little over a year ago. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASYLUMS - 'Joy In A Small Wage'
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ASYLUMS – ‘Joy In A Small Wage’

June 3, 2015 XS Noize

Some seaside fuzz for your Tuesday afternoon. Played (alone) 3 times last week by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music, Southend-On-Sea upstarts Asylums will be releasing their new single ‘Joy In A Small Wage’ on […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Sundays - Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic 2
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: The Sundays – Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

June 3, 2015 Lori Gava

It is hard to believe over twenty-five years have come and gone since Harriet Wheeler of The Sundays angelic voice parted the clouds of late 80’s musical cant. The Sundays released the much beloved and […]

HUSKY – Share new album, 'RUCKERS HILL' Listen here now!
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HUSKY – Share new album, ‘RUCKERS HILL’ Listen here now!

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Today is release day for Husky and their new album Ruckers Hill! The album is out via Nevdo Music and available to purchase via iTunes HERE. This is the second album from the Melbourne-Australia based […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
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THE FRATELLIS – announce new album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’ and new shows

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

They say that vertigo is not the fear of falling but the fear of wanting to jump. But Jon Fratelli knows no fear. With ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’ the new album by The Fratellis, he […]

DAMIEN IKE - reveals new track 'Even In War' - listen
New Music

DAMIEN IKE – reveals new track ‘Even In War’ – listen

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

“There once was a time when music was pure. Appreciated for the quality of sound and purity of lyric.” That time is now. The newest star to glisten is not only part of the British […]

LESS THAN WORSE - release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ - Listen
New Music

LESS THAN WORSE – release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ – Listen

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

LESS THAN WORSE release their new single ‘Vladimirs Putin His Dress On’ taken from their forthcoming debut LP Iain Hunters Chip Shop. Less Than Worse are far too modest they should consider changing their name […]

LONELADY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'HINTERLAND' - listen to track
New Music

Watch New Video For LONELADY’S Hinterland / Tour & Festival Dates Announced

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of her album of the same name, watch a new video for LoneLady’s track ‘Hinterland’, her third single from the album to make the BBC 6Music A List. Working again with ‘Bunkerpop’ […]

SHARK TAPE - 'Marathon' to be released 15th june
New Music

SHARK TAPE – ‘Marathon’ to be released 15th june

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

“So you say this is your final chance” …the opening line of Shark Tape’s ‘Marathon’ speaks of the desperation of a band ready to take off. Shark Tape, a three piece rock band from Philadelphia […]

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN
Gigs

IDLEWILD – Announce Festival Dates!

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Idlewild have announced a host of festival dates for 2015, including the iconic Glastonbury Festival and T In the Park. The band have had an amazing year so far, with album Everything Ever Written reaching […]

Introducing .. GLINT - New Single "While You Sleep"
New Music

Introducing .. GLINT – New Single “While You Sleep”

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Glint – who are based in Nyack, NY – are excited to share the anthemic and exuberant new single “While You Sleep.” The track debuted earlier via Earmilk who said “(Glint) capture a haunting ethereality […]

TERRACE - Share new track 'Special Place' from forthcoming album
New Music

TERRACE – Share new track ‘Special Place’ from forthcoming album

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

Simon Lock formed Terrace in 2010 with intent that Terrace will make music that doesn’t obey the fickle music “scene”. Too many sub genres confuse the palate and create short lived trends. Instead, why not […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: STORMS -  'Girl' / Free Download
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: STORMS – ‘Girl’ / Free Download

June 2, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece Storms have revealed the highly entertaining video for their grunge-pop laden debut track ‘Girl’. Premiering on Wonderland, who describe ‘Girl’ as an “upbeat melody layered with a heartfelt croon, made raw by a […]

HANNAH IN THE WARS - To release debut album 25 May, listen to track
Gigs

HANNAH IN THE WARS – New album & tour dates

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriter Hannah Curwood originates from the stark, remote region of Central Otago in New Zealand. Now based in London, Hannah in the Wars is a new project, the result of working alongside Roger O’Donnell of […]

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