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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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POND - MAN IT FEELS LIKE SPACE, AGAIN
Album Reviews

POND – MAN IT FEELS LIKE SPACE, AGAIN

February 1, 2015 Lori Gava

The Australian Psychedelic rock group Pond have released their sixth album, Man it Feels Like Space Again. Pond are the front, left and center of the Australian Psychedelic Pop scene. They put the fun in […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 27/04/2015 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 02/02/15

February 1, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 2/2/15’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfasts best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records Belfast‘. Sick Records Belfast 78 […]

COURTNEY BARNETT   DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK.....  RELEASED MARCH 23rd
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK….. RELEASED MARCH 23rd

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

March 23rd 2015 will see the much-anticipated release of the debut LP proper from Courtney Barnett, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit”. Recorded in the autumn of 2014 in an intense […]

DARLING SHARE  'IT’S JUST ONE LOOK' – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - watch
New Music

DARLING SHARE ‘IT’S JUST ONE LOOK’ – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – watch

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of their show in Dublin’s Sugar Club this coming Saturday, January 31st, Darling have released the video for their new single, It’s Just One Look. The track, available to buy from iTunes now, is […]

WIN TICKETS TO SEE KAISER CHIEFS AT THE O2
Competitions

WIN TICKETS TO SEE KAISER CHIEFS AT THE O2

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

The Kaiser Chiefs released their brilliant fifth studio album ‘Education, Education, Education & War’ last year which went to No.1 on the UK Album Chart. With the lads embarking on a headline UK tour, we’ve […]

JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) - AFTER BELOW - listen
Track Of The Day

JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) – AFTER BELOW – listen

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

The latest chapter in the electronic evolution of guitarist John Frusciante features a new project under his Trickfinger guise and has him utilizing the classic hardware that spawned the eternal acid template. Frusciante’s desire to […]

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

THE PRODIGY SHARE ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ VIDEO – watch

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy have shared the video of the title track of their long-awaited new album, The Day Is My Enemy. Watch the video below. The Day Is My Enemy, The Prodigy’s 6th Studio Album will […]

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO MIXTAPE #1 2
Playlists

XS NOIZE MIX TAPE #11 – Listen Here

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #11, to showcase well known and up and coming bands/artists we are currently excited about and have been spinning over the past few weeks. Featuring: The Charlatans, BC Camplight, The […]

LEGENDARY POST - PUNK BAND 'DUB SEX' ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW
New Music

LEGENDARY POST – PUNK BAND ‘DUB SEX’ ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Legendary Post – Punk band Dub Sex announce first headline show in London at Camden’s Dublin Castle – Saturday 31st January 2015 Dub Sex frontman Mark Hoyle: “The shows this year have been very special, […]

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM 'THE ARK WORK' OUT MARCH 24TH
New Music

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM ‘THE ARK WORK’ OUT MARCH 24TH

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Liturgy have announced their first run of live dates for 2015 today with the band playing shows along the East Coast and through to Chicago in April. It will be the first time US audiences […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED - Garbage - Version 2.0
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED – Garbage – Version 2.0

January 29, 2015 Lori Gava

When legendary Nirvana producer Butch Vig announced he had formed his own band in 1993 many in the music world figured it was a hobby project he would be complete before moving on to another […]

COLD SPECKS EUROPEAN TOUR - JAN / FEB 2015
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COLD SPECKS EUROPEAN TOUR – JAN / FEB 2015

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

COLD SPECKS are currently on tour in Europe (full dates below), and recently posted an update of ‘Holland’, from the debut album. ‘We Are Many (Revisited)’ is a powerful, political track, borne from Cold Specks’ […]

PHONE HOME - BEAN - listen
Track Of The Day

PHONE HOME – BEAN – listen

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

From their new EP released 23 January. Engineered and Mixed by Matt Labozza Produced by Matt Labozza and Phone Home Written and Performed by Phone Home. Phone Home are an instrumental duo consisting of Michael […]

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE NEW SINGLE – SACRED OUT 16 MARCH FEATURING REMIXES – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a brand new single, Sacred, out on 16 March 2015. This is the latest to be taken from their critically acclaimed, Richard X produced album, The Violet […]

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'THE FLOATING WORLD'
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE FLOATING WORLD’

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

Named after a wilderness trail in remote Alaska recommended for best experiencing the Northern Lights, the post-rock of Sheffield based quartet Gilmore Trail resonates with an organic, awe-inspiring power that honours their namesake and the […]

SAYCET TO RELEASE "MIRAGE" OUT MARCH 9TH - listen
New Music

SAYCET TO RELEASE “MIRAGE” OUT MARCH 9TH – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

French producer Saycet has announced a UK date (with full light show) alongside the likes of Clark, Luke Abbott and Tricky as part of the Convergence Festival in March. This will come soon after the […]

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'BONXIE' FOR APRIL RELEASE
New Music

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘BONXIE’ FOR APRIL RELEASE

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

The great skua (Stercorarius skua) is a large seabird, it is sometimes known by the name bonxie. The flight is direct and powerful. Due to its size, aggressive nature and fierce defence of its nest, […]

MORIATY RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'BONES' AND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
New Music

MORIATY RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘BONES’ AND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

‘Bones’ is the premier unveiling of the bands prodigious new material, which shall be showcased next month when they hit the road on a UK tour run. This blues duo, are a duo with a […]

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP
New Music

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

Sebastian Zieler (A.K.A ‘ticktock’) has just premiered his new single ‘A- A- A-‘ from his forthcoming EP ‘TCOLT EP’, which is due out on 16th March 2015 via The Big Oil Recording Company. ‘A- A- […]

FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS - SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE - watch
Track Of The Day

FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS – SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE – watch

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

She Makes Me Want to Die’ is the story of a relationship breaking up, but in place of bleak reflection the track is driven by kinetic, agressive and infectious energy. This is a tale of […]

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