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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
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          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
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          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
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          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
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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. […]

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        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
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          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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
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          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 […]

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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'
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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
Gigs

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 […]

WOODENBOX - Give track by track rundown of 3rd album 'Foreign Organ'
New Music

WOODENBOX – Give track by track rundown of 3rd album ‘Foreign Organ’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Showcasing their most mature, direct and soulful writing to date, Foreign Organ is the culmination of Woodenbox rising up to the pressures of being a modern band. Faced with the demands of new material, the […]

OUTBLINKER -  release video for 'Pink'!
Gigs

OUTBLINKER – release video for ‘Pink’!

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Outblinker is a band not a brand. Something had to be done about the waves of soulless, corporate electro-shit masquerading as art, clogging up our creative veins. They will not be appearing in-store at Topshop […]

BIRD - PREMIERS NEW VIDEO ‘THE DARE’  THIS WEEK
New Music

BIRD – PREMIERS NEW VIDEO ‘THE DARE’ THIS WEEK

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Janie Price aka ‘Bird’ is a half English, half Irish London based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has just finished recording her new album ‘Figments of Our Imagination’, due to be released this summer. The album […]

Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’
New Music

Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie and Swedish producer Jay-Jay Johanson share new video for Bat For Lashes cover of ‘Laura’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his 10th studio album Jay-Jay Johanson has teamed up with Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins to perform a stunning cover of ‘Laura’ by Bat For Lashes. Scroll down to […]

THE ANTLERS - 'In London' vinyl only Live album,  release, 15th June
New Music

THE ANTLERS – ‘In London’ vinyl only Live album, release, 15th June

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The Antlers are to release ‘The Antlers In London’ a limited edition vinyl only release, which will not be issued digitally. The deluxe double set captures the entirety of their sold-out Hackney Empire show, centered […]

Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album 'Class'
New Music

Scotland’s biggest independent band THE LAFONTAINES release debut album ‘Class’

June 1, 2015 XS Noize

The LaFontaines – the UK’s finest party band – will release their much anticipated debut album ‘Class’ on Monday 8th June via 889 Records with an extensive UK headline tour to mark its release. Plus, […]

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