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        • Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

          Beck
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          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          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, […]

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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
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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, […]

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' - watch trailer here
Gigs

THE PRODIGY – Stream new album “The Day Is My Enemy” on ITunes Now!

March 24, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy releases their new album ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ on March 30th ( 27th in Ireland! ) and you can now hear it in full exclusively on iTunes in the run up to […]

ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL:  Share Video for 'All Of The Dogs' - Watch
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ORLANDO SEALE & THE SWELL: Share Video for ‘All Of The Dogs’ – Watch

March 24, 2015 XS Noize

The video stars actress Honeysuckle Weeks and her son, was shot by Pete Wells and edited by Nadia Hamoud. “All Of The Dogs” is the second track of the bands’ double A-side single release – […]

GILMORE TRAIL - Share 'Memories of Redfern' Video - Watch 1
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL – Share ‘Memories of Redfern’ Video – Watch

March 24, 2015 XS Noize

Sheffield based post rock quartet Gilmore Trail are pleased to announce that their new album ‘The Floating World’ will be released on 18th May by Chasmata Records, with an album launch show at Sheffield Corporation […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  FOSSA - FIVE DAYS' - LISTEN
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOSSA – FIVE DAYS’ – LISTEN

March 24, 2015 XS Noize

Fossa (noun): an anatomical pit or depression – such as the temporal fossa of the skull, or the fossa ovalis of the heart. A definition embodied by the band themselves who viscerally shape their music […]

BLUR - unveil lyric video for 'Go Out' - watch
New Music

BLUR: Share “LONESOME STREET” from The Magic Whip – listen

March 23, 2015 XS Noize

“Lonesome Street,” the third and final track from blur’s new album The Magic Whip to be revealed to fans ahead of release, is available now. The track follows Friday night’s packed secret show for 300 […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 23/03/2015

March 23, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 23/03/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘. Sick Records Belfast 78 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LAURA MARLING - SHORT MOVIE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LAURA MARLING – SHORT MOVIE

March 23, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Hampshire’s travelling troubadour Laura Marling returns with her greatly anticipated fifth studio album Short Movie on 23rd March 2015. Following her move to LA a few years back and the success of 2013’s Once I […]

Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated 'PLAIN WHITE T'S' return with new album and single
New Music

Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated ‘PLAIN WHITE T’S’ return with new album and single

March 23, 2015 XS Noize

GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum act The Plain White T’s are excited to release their new single, “Pause.” The song comes off of the band’s highly anticipated new studio album, American Nights, which is out on April 28th […]

KATE BOY - “HIGHER” - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

KATE BOY – “HIGHER” – Watch Video

March 23, 2015 XS Noize

Kate Boy made their mark in the UK last year with the release of ‘Self Control’ and ‘Open Fire’, now the Stockholm based alternative electro poppers are returning with the release of their new single […]

TORRES: unveils new video for 'Strange Hellos' - Watch
New Music

TORRES: unveils new video for ‘Strange Hellos’ – Watch

March 23, 2015 XS Noize

Brooklyn-via-Nashville’s Mackenzie Scott – aka TORRES – returns with a darkly mesmeric clip for album intro, and lead track, ‘Strange Hellos’. The intensely shot video, directed by Casey Pierce, mimics the track’s structure – exploding […]

SIMPLE MINDS - 'SPARKLE IN THE RAIN', Deluxe Box Set
Album Reviews

SIMPLE MINDS – ‘SPARKLE IN THE RAIN’, Deluxe Box Set

March 21, 2015 Lori Gava

There are a few albums that can instantly transport me to my youth in just a few opening notes; Sparkle In the Rain is on that short list. As an American heavily in to U2 […]

THE CHARLATANS ANNOUNCE 12TH ALBUM 'MODERN NATURE' AND UK TOUR
New Music

Watch THE CHARLATANS perform tracks from latest album ‘MODERN NATURE’

March 21, 2015 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS – Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, Martin Blunt and Tony Rogers – released their, rapturously received, twelfth album, MODERN NATURE on BMG Chrysalis on 26th January 2015. MODERN NATURE features eleven new tracks, including […]

WIN TICKETS TO SEE 'ABOVE AND BEYOND' LIVE!
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE ‘ABOVE AND BEYOND’ LIVE!

March 21, 2015 XS Noize

WIN tickets to see Above And Beyond at the O2 Academy Brixton in April! As Above & Beyond’s newest album ‘We Are All We Need’ climbs into the top 10 of the Official Album Charts […]

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