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        • Eighty Eight Miles
          News

          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
          News

          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
          News

          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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JACK WHITE: ANNOUNCES FINAL ACOUSTIC SHOWS FOLLOWING COACHELLA
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JACK WHITE: ANNOUNCES FINAL ACOUSTIC SHOWS FOLLOWING COACHELLA

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

After many years of performing in a multitude of configurations, Jack White is announcing that he will be taking a break from performing live for a long period of time. To cap off an incredible […]

THE ANTLERS -  Announce 'The Antlers In London' live album
New Music

THE ANTLERS – Announce ‘The Antlers In London’ live album

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Transgressive Records are proud to present 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, […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Share New Track 'The Wolf' - listen
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MUMFORD & SONS / Unveil Video For ‘The Wolf’ – Watch

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have unveiled the video to forthcoming new single, ‘The Wolf’. Performed live, the track is the second to be lifted from the band’s second album, ‘Wilder Mind’, out on the 4th May […]

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

BLOSSOMS: REACH NO.7 IN FIRST EVER UK VINYL CHART WITH SINGLE ‘CUT ME AND I’LL BLEED’

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms’ latest single, ‘Cut Me and I’ll Bleed’ reached number 7 in The Official Charts Company’s first every UK Vinyl Chart yesterday. The five-piece band from Stockport have recently confirmed a special homecoming show at […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T'S - AMERICAN NIGHTS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PLAIN WHITE T’S – AMERICAN NIGHTS

April 14, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

Chicago pop band Plain White T’s have released their 7th album American Nights. The band made a name for themselves with their Grammy-nominated single “Hey There Delilah” in 2006/2007 – there hasn’t been much to […]

THE GRISWOLDS - Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May
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THE GRISWOLDS – Album ‘BE IMPRESSIVE’ released May

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

Brace yourself or some Infectious hooks and catchy choruses as Australian four piece indie pop band The Griswolds bring a little sunshine to our shores this Spring. These four boys have all the youthful exuberance […]

ZOHARA - Bass And Drum - Listen
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ZOHARA – Bass And Drum – Listen

April 14, 2015 XS Noize

ZOHARA is a prodigiously talented songwriter and producer from Tel Aviv and London who has recently finished recording an album’s worth of brilliant, other-worldly material from her bedroom. Having showcased for a variety of labels […]

THE DEMIGS - Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP - Listen here
Album Stream

THE DEMIGS – Stream entire forthcoming 2xLP – Listen here

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Denton, TX quartet The Demigs stream their forthcoming 20-song 2xLP in its entirety starting today. Listen and please share BELOW. The band take to the road for shows throughout the region over the course of […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

VILLAGERS – To play Irish dates

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Villagers have announced Irish dates in May in support of their new album ‘Darling Arithmetic’. Villagers will play 20 May: DUBLIN, Olympia Theatre, 23 May: CORK, Opera House, 24 May: LIMERICK, Big Top, 25 May: BELFAST, […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour - listen
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ANTON NEWCOMBE & TESS PARKS premiere track & announce album & tour – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Anton Newcombe and Tess Parks will release their stunning collaboration ‘I Declare Nothing’ on A Recordings on 29th June 2015. Born in Berlin in early 2014 and nurtured over the following summer, ‘I Declare Nothing’ […]

PAUL WELLER - To play Belfast & Dublin in November
New Music

PAUL WELLER – To play Belfast & Dublin in November

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Rock icon Paul Weller has announced his Northern Irish return with a live date at the Waterfront, Belfast on 16 November and the Olympia theatre Dublin 17 November. Continuing his ever soaring creative peak, Paul […]

THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring
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THE THURSTON MOORE BAND: Announce UK Tour Dates for Spring

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of their recent critically acclaimed album The Best Day (2014) The Thurston Moore Band (James Sedwards of Nought – guitar, Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine – bass and Steve Shelley ofSonic […]

WOMAN'S HOUR - DANCING IN THE DARK - listen
New Music

WOMAN’S HOUR: Share ‘Sea of Silence’, from Upcoming Record Store Day Release.

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Woman’s Hour are happy to share a second track taken from the Dancing in the Dark 12″ which will be released on Record Store Day via Best Fit recordings. The intimate piano led track exposes […]

THE SHY LIPS  - Release new track 'Bahia Part II'
New Music

THE SHY LIPS – Release new track ‘Bahia Part II’

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in early 2012, the brainchild of singer Adam and bassist Victor, The Shy Lips as an idea was born during travels in Europe and South America where the two met and bonded. The band […]

SOFT PICASSO - To release 'What's To Become Of Us' EP in June
New Music

SOFT PICASSO – To release ‘What’s To Become Of Us’ EP in June

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Existing somewhere between dream and memory, Soft Picasso’s quirky world is borne out of lo-fi honesty. Recorded in a bedroom in Liverpool, the duo’s stripped back approach uses simple guitar, bass, keyboard and drum machine […]

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For 'Rituals' Now May 4th
New Music

OTHER LIVES: Announce New Release Date For ‘Rituals’ Now May 4th

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

Other Lives have announced a 26-date North American tour starting May 7th in Los Angeles with stops in Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Austin and more. Complete list of dates below. The tour is in […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – MYLETS – ARIZONA

April 13, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Indiana’s Henry Kohen AKA “Mylets” brings his one man band ‘loop rock’ to the fray with his debut album, Arizona. As per the Mylets band camp page “Mylets is Henry Kohen, Henry Kohen writes the […]

RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG - listen
Track Of The Day

RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

The four piece alternative rock band from Galway showcase a mature and commercially experimental sound in their new EP ‘Olympians’, boasting a sonic range and musicality which draws influences from the likes of Alt -J […]

ART NIKELS - Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track
Album Stream

ART NIKELS: Release Free Download of ‘Visitor’ + EP Now Streaming here

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album 'Sticky Fingers'
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WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album ‘Sticky Fingers’

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Rolling Stones are reissuing their seminal 1971 album, ‘Sticky Fingers’. To mark the occasion, we’ve got our hands on a Deluxe Edition Boxset to give away. This includes a remastered album, bonus CD feat. […]

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