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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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JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS: to play prestigious London live headline debut

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

With their debut album only weeks away from hitting the shelves, John McCullagh & The Escorts clearly have confidence in spades in their long-player as they step up to make their London live headline debut […]

THE LUCID DREAM RELEASE SELF TITLED 2ND ALBUM 30TH MARCH
New Music

THE LUCID DREAM : NEW ALBUM OUT MONDAY – Listen to track

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Lucid Dream’s 2nd album follows on from 2 hugely successful singles taken from the long player, ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘Unchained’, both released in 2014. Between them the singles gained support from BBC Radio 1, 2 […]

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

MARTIN GORE – Shares video for ‘EUROPA HYMN’ – Watch

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

Martin Gore releases animated video for Europa Hymn, directed by London based collective M-I-E. Europa Hymn – described by Noisey / VICE as having “… a strong soundtrack quality, with swelling synths” is taken from […]

DEF LEPPARD AND WHITESNAKE  ANNOUNCE DECEMBER UK & IRELAND TOUR
Gigs

DEF LEPPARD AND WHITESNAKE ANNOUNCE DECEMBER UK & IRELAND TOUR

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

Rock legends Def Leppard and Whitesnake have announced a UK & Irish arena tour in December With special guests Black Star Riders. Speaking about the co-headline tour, Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott said: “I am […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JET SETTER - 'FORGET ABOUT IT' From forthcoming EP
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JET SETTER – ‘FORGET ABOUT IT’ From forthcoming EP

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

Channelling influences like The Replacements, The Clean and The Stooges, and likened to The Strokes, Dinosaur Jr and Smashing Pumpkins, Dublin quartet ‘Jet Setter’ are fast making a name for their fuzzy, straight-to-the-point, indie-rock. ‘Never […]

THE JADE ASSEMBLY - New single 'One Last Time' for for May release - Listen
Gigs

THE JADE ASSEMBLY – New single ‘One Last Time’ for for May release – Listen

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

The saying ‘can’t see the wood for the trees’ could easily be applied to Manchester’s music scene… So many bands, so much attitude, so much history. Keen to stand apart from their contemporaries, The Jade […]

THE VALKARYS - New album '(Just Like) Flying With God', for April release
New Music

THE VALKARYS – New album ‘(Just Like) Flying With God’, for April release

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2006, The Valkarys are an Edinburgh based psychedelic/garage band. Songwriter Scott Dunlop on lead vocals and guitar is joined by Craig Birrell on lead guitar, Colin Brennan on bass and Wayne Hoy on […]

DELILAH - Any Last Words - Listen
LIPA

DELILAH – Any Last Words – Listen

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Delilah was born after Michelle and Alex first met at their auditions for the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. Taking influence from contrasting artists such Amy Winehouse and Kendrick Lamar, the duo have a self […]

EMILIO PINCHI - Trying Man - Listen
New Music

EMILIO PINCHI – Trying Man – Listen

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Influenced by the likes of Elliott Smith and The Antlers, Liverpool based Emilio Pinchi carves his own perspective on folk-punk, offering a stark, honest outlook on everyday life. Having racked up performances around the Midlands […]

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album 'The Great Pretenders' on the 23rd March
New Music

MINI MANSIONS: Premiere New Video for Vertigo feat. Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Mini Mansions have premiered new single Vertigo (out May 4), which co-­‐stars Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner. Says Mini Mansions Michael Shuman: The night before the shoot we played this strange private party for Saint […]

HAPPYNESS - 'Weird Little Birthday'  Released March 30th - Listen to track
New Music

HAPPYNESS – ‘Weird Little Birthday’ Released March 30th – Listen to track

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Happyness release their self-produced debut album – “Weird Little Birthday” – on March 30th through Moshi Moshi Records. Expanded to include 4 new bonus tracks the album follows a whirlwind 2014, which ultimately saw the […]

LILA ROSE: SHARES VIDEO FOR 'WORLD ON FIRE' - Watch/Listen
New Music

LILA ROSE: SHARES VIDEO FOR ‘WORLD ON FIRE’ – Watch/Listen

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

The Toronto-born, California-based singer-songwriter has grown up with two great passions in her life: music, and an interest in protecting our planet and the millions of creatures big and small that call it home. But […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: TORRES - 'Sprinter' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: TORRES – ‘Sprinter’ – Listen

March 26, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from unveiling ‘Strange Hellos’, the lead track of her forthcoming second album Sprinter (as well as its darkly mesmeric accompanying video), today Nashville-via-Brooklyn’s Mackenzie Scott – aka TORRES – returns with the record’s […]

THERAPY? To release new studio album 'Disquiet', and announce tour dates
Gigs

THERAPY? forced to rearrange 2 x UK live shows as band frontman Andy Cairns on full week’s bed rest

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Therapy? lead singer & guitarist Andy Cairns has today been diagnosed as suffering from a combination of flu & a chest infection and has been advised to undertake a full week’s bed rest by his […]

ANDREA BALENCY -  Unveils new 'Waterfalls' Video - Watch
New Music

ANDREA BALENCY – Unveils new ‘Waterfalls’ Video – Watch

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Franco-Mexican artist, singer, instrumentalist and producer ANDREA BALENCY follows her breakthrough 2014 with a brand new EP entitled Volcano, demonstrating a growth in style, experience and quality beyond that which she has already earned. Having […]

FEIVEL - Shares "ALREADY STANDING" Video - Watch
New Music

FEIVEL – Shares “ALREADY STANDING” Video – Watch

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Feivel released her acclaimed selftitled debut EP autumn 2014. Previously we have seen her in the band Skilla and together with popular Swedish artists like Linnea Henriksson and Sylvester Schlegel (The Ark). “Already Standing” was […]

VIET CONG - VIET CONG
Gigs

VIET CONG: PLAY SXSW WITH ONE HANDED DRUMMER / NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Last week, Calgary 4-piece Viet Cong played SXSW and left audiences reeling – not only with their explosive and immersive live show, but also the sight of drummer Michael Wallace playing one handed, with the […]

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM:   WOLF COLONY - UNMASKED - listen
Album Stream

EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM: WOLF COLONY – UNMASKED – listen

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Based out of New York City, Wolf Colony is an anonymous singer-songwriter who began collaborating with music producer Neal Sarin in 2012 with no initial intention of pursuing a career as a recording artist. Wolf […]

THE GRAVITY DRIVE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'TESTAMENT' 1
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE GRAVITY DRIVE – ‘HEARTS AND MINDS’ – Listen

March 25, 2015 XS Noize

Today’s ‘Track of the Day’ is the new single by The Gravity Drive called ‘Hearts And Minds’. Our Lori Gava recently reviewed their album ‘Testament’, this is what she had to say about the track. […]

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 4 13
Features

CATFISH COAST TO COAST: A photo tour across America with CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN PT 4

March 24, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

PART 4 of 5: BOSTON, GREAT SCOTT Catfish Coast to Coast is five cities, five photographers, five favorite shots, and five questions documenting each photographer’s impressions of the event. Journey to Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, […]

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