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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
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          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
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          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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
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          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
          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
        • 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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SEASICK STEVE - Releases ‘Summertime Boy’  New Single Out March 20th - Watch
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SEASICK STEVE – Releases ‘Summertime Boy’ New Single Out March 20th – Watch

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Seasick Steve announces new single and surprising new video ‘Summertime Boy’, from his sensational new album, ‘Sonic Soul Surfer’, both released March 20th on Caroline International. ‘Summertime Boy’ is Steve’s unique way of celebrating the […]

ECSTATIC VISION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ENSLAVED AND YOB
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ECSTATIC VISION ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ENSLAVED AND YOB

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Philadelphia, PA heavy psych quartet ECSTATIC VISION have completed work on their forthcoming full-length debut. Recorded at various studios throughout Philadelphia, the group’s debut is an acid-tinged mix of trance inducing, primitive African tribal and […]

NUDITY - Announce new album 'ASTRONOMICON' out April 7th - Listen to track
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NUDITY – Announce new album ‘ASTRONOMICON’ out April 7th – Listen to track

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

Members of Nudity have been fueling the Olympia underground music scene for over two decades. Their DIY hardcore roots shine through in the energy of their music and the grass roots intent with which they […]

Du Blonde (Beth Jeans Houghton) - 'Black Flag' - Listen
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Du Blonde (Beth Jeans Houghton) – ‘Black Flag’ – Listen

February 19, 2015 XS Noize

After revealing her reincarnation as DU BLONDE last week, Beth Jeans Houghton now presents the first taster of her new direction and upcoming album on Mute with ‘Black Flag’- the track is available as a […]

SQUAREPUSHER - Announces new album ‘Damogen Furies’ out in April / Download Track
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SQUAREPUSHER – Announces new album ‘Damogen Furies’ out in April / Download Track

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

SQUAREPUSHER has announced the release of his new album ‘Damogen Furies’ which will be out in April. “Through this record I aim to explore as forcefully as possible the hallucinatory, the nightmarish and the brutally […]

STREAM: 'GET INUIT' DEBUT 001 EP IN FULL - Here
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STREAM: ‘GET INUIT’ DEBUT 001 EP IN FULL – Here

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Flirting with shimmering sunshine and gritty riffing in equal measure, Get Inuit’s debut EP is a triumph of UK indie-pop. Released on the ever-innovative vinyl fanboys Alcopop! Records on February 23rd, it’s now streaming online […]

JACK WHITE TO RELEASE 7-INCH VINYL OF "THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” b/w “BLUE LIGHT, RED LIGHT
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JACK WHITE – premieres interactive 3-IN-1 video for “THAT BLACK BAT LICORICE” – Watch

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Jack White has revealed his inventive and revolutionary new 3-in-1 music video for his latest single “That Black Bat Licorice”. The video offers three original films of differing themes that can be interchanged based on […]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY WINNER 'BECK' - Announces new Southwestern live dates.
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY WINNER ‘BECK’ – Announces new Southwestern live dates.

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off his GRAMMY Album of the Year win for the universally acclaimed Morning Phase (Capitol), Beck has added three headline dates to his run of shows this May. Beck also took home the Best […]

SAYCET - MIRAGE , 3rd album to be released in March 2015 ! Unveiled album single here - Listen
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SAYCET – MIRAGE , 3rd album to be released in March 2015 ! Unveiled album single here – Listen

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Saycet is a name that’s been on an increasing number of lips over the last few years, like a secret too precious to keep to oneself. Withjust a few releases to his name, the project […]

FAT WRECK'S LEGENDARY PUNKS SWINGIN' UTTERS share lyric video // announce European dates
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FAT WRECK’S LEGENDARY PUNKS SWINGIN’ UTTERS share lyric video // announce European dates

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

California’s Swingin’ Utters will tour Europe in February and March in support of ninth studio album, Fistfull Of Hollow, released on Fat Wreck at the end of last year. They will take Toy Guitar, whose […]

CROWS -  Stream new track ‘PRAY’ - Listen
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CROWS – Stream new track ‘PRAY’ – Listen

February 18, 2015 XS Noize

Whilst Crows have already left their lasting mark on anyone who’s come into contact with their white-hot live show, for those still uninitiated ‘Pray’ is a fitting introduction. Bloodthirsty and blunt like a fist wrapped […]

JET SETTER - 'FORGET ABOUT IT' - Listen
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JET SETTER – ‘FORGET ABOUT IT’ – Listen

February 18, 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 CRIBS / share 'Burning For No One' video & announce instore signings
Gigs

THE CRIBS / share ‘Burning For No One’ video & announce instore signings

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Cribs have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Burning For No One’. The video marks a new high for the band and saw the trio decamp to a tiny, uninhabited island in the […]

INTI ROWLAND SHARES NEW TRACK 'MASKS OF WINTER' - Listen
New Music

INTI ROWLAND SHARES NEW TRACK ‘MASKS OF WINTER’ – Listen

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

Debut LP ‘17th Century Japanese Aviary’ Out April 13th 2015, recorded in six days in a converted chapel in the Scottish highlands, ’17th Century Japanese Aviary’ is the first full length release from London-based singer-songwriter […]

YOUNG ROMANCE -  Announce 'Wild' EP
Gigs

YOUNG ROMANCE – Announce ‘Wild’ EP

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2013 – Young Romance is the London based Noise Pop duo comprising of Claire (Vocal & Drums) and Paolo (Guitar). After early shows supporting Mystery Jets, Slow Club and Summer Camp, 2014 saw […]

ALFIE CONNOR - Unveils debuts single 'Stranger' - Listen
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ALFIE CONNOR – Unveils debuts single ‘Stranger’ – Listen

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following in the footsteps of fellow Sheffield-natives such as Richard Hawley and the Arctic Monkeys, recent Goldsmiths’ graduate Alfie Connor, has unveiled his debut release which comes in the form of a beautifully somber single […]

OTHERKIN, New Single ‘AY AY’ Released DATE, APRIL 3RD - Listen
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OTHERKIN, New Single ‘AY AY’ Released DATE, APRIL 3RD – Listen

February 17, 2015 XS Noize

Dublin based grunge pop band OTHERKIN announce the release of their new single ‘AY AY’. They’ve marked their first 12 months of existence by playing slots at Longitude, Electric Picnic, Hard Working Class Heroes, Other […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS LAUNCH 10 DATE + MIRRORS TOUR
Album Reviews

IMAGINE DRAGONS – Smoke + Mirrors

February 17, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

Las Vegas alt-rockers Imagine Dragons are back with Smoke + Mirrors — the follow-up to their double platinum debut album Night Visions. Imagine Dragons could easily coast on this sophomore release and play it safe, […]

THE SUBWAYS Drummer Josh Morgan temporarily leaves band
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THE SUBWAYS Drummer Josh Morgan temporarily leaves band

February 16, 2015 XS Noize

Josh Morgan, drummer in The Subways, has temporarily left the band as he battles Aspergers Syndrome. The band released their new, self-titled album earlier this month and are due to embark on a lengthy tour […]

DAVID BRONSON RELEASES 'SONGBIRD' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

DAVID BRONSON Releases New Video For ‘Life Is Long’ – Watch

February 16, 2015 XS Noize

What would the world look like if everyone had a beard? The Brooklyn based ‘success d’estime’ David Bronson has an idea, and exhibits it in his new music video for ‘Life Is Long’ taken from […]

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