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        • 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 […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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
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          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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins - Monuments to Elegy
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ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins – Monuments to Elegy

December 21, 2014 Lori Gava

With a significant amount of fanfare the once again reconfigured The Smashing Pumpkins have released their ninth album, Monuments to Elegy. Original member and founder of the band, Billy Corgan remains at the helm with a […]

XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014
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XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014

December 21, 2014 XS Noize

XS Noize has only been live for 6 months but in that short time our writers have reviewed and heard some amazing music. Everyone put forward their favorite albums from the year, and after much […]

MADONNA RELEASES 'REBEL HEART' ALBUM TRACKS EARLY
New Music

MADONNA RELEASES ‘REBEL HEART’ ALBUM TRACKS EARLY

December 20, 2014 XS Noize

Madonna hadn’t planned on releasing her 13th album, Rebel Heart, until spring 2015. But leakers had other plans for the Queen of Pop’s follow-up to 2012’s MDNA, unleashing early mixes of 13 tracks onto the […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
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TEENAGE WILDLIFE RELEASES AA SIDE ‘COME ON AND SHOOT/LOST AT SEA’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Teenage Wildlife compliments A side single ‘Come On and Shoot’ with the launch of AA side ‘Lost at Sea’. ‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE - 'ALL TOGETHER NOW' OUT NOW
New Music

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE – ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ OUT NOW

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Instigated by the Premier League and the German Bundesliga, the FOOTBALL REMEMBERS campaign marks the centenary of the World War One 1914 Christmas Day truce in which soldiers played a game of football in No […]

BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM 'MORPHOSIS'
New Music

BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM ‘MORPHOSIS’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Award-winning producer, musician and a highly respected artist Boris Carloff releases his second solo album ‘Morphosis’ on February 16th 2015, exactly two years after the release date of his debut ‘The Escapist’ a record which […]

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK 'ALL I NEED' - listen here
New Music

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK ‘ALL I NEED’ – listen here

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Liverpool’s The Little Secrets are Kevin Dixon and Stacy Jo. Formed in 2010 after meeting at Liverpool’s world famous Cavern Club, Stacy was singing with another band when Kevin spotted her. Blown away by her […]

THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES
New Music

THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

The Weeks 4-track ‘Buttons’ EP will be released on Jan 26th 2015 via Caroline / Serpents and Snakes. “Buttons” was released in the US only at the end of Summer 2014 in time to celebrate […]

NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: "HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS"
New Music

NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: “HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS”

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated […]

NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM "THE GOLDEN WEST" OUT 16 MARCH
New Music

NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM “THE GOLDEN WEST” OUT 16 MARCH

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

San Francisco 6-piece NRVS LVRS began their journey at the beginning of 2014 when a collection of songs, written initially for the purpose of musical experimentation, found themselves at the centre of a newly forming […]

HANNE KOLSTO STREAMS NEW TRACK ' ALL IS CONTAGIOUS' here
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HANNE KOLSTO STREAMS NEW TRACK ‘ ALL IS CONTAGIOUS’ here

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

Hanne Kolstø is a musical trapeze artist. She evolves, pulsates and lives to find what is true for herself, and she does so while balancing high above the circus ring. Her music exudes confidence, but […]

PANDA BEAR PREMIERES ‘BOYS LATIN’ VIDEO
New Music

PANDA BEAR PREMIERES ‘BOYS LATIN’ VIDEO

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

The ‘Boys Latin’ video was directed by Isaiah Saxon and Sean Hellfritsch, the duo behind videos for Bjork’s ‘Wanderlust’ and Grizzly Bear’s ‘Knife’. Their SF-based studio, Encyclopedia Pictura, animated the video in 3D over the […]

JACK HENDERSON RELEASES FESTIVE SONG WITH JOAN AS POLICEWOMAN
New Music

JACK HENDERSON RELEASES FESTIVE SONG WITH JOAN AS POLICEWOMAN

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

Prolific singer songwriter Jack Henderson offers his latest contribution in the way of a festive collaboration with Joan As Police Woman. New track ‘Bethlehem’ grants a fresh take on the nativity story featuring pragmatic lyrics, […]

KNUCKLE REVEAL VIDEO FOR EP TRACK 'BAD BRAINS'
New Music

KNUCKLE REVEAL VIDEO FOR EP TRACK ‘BAD BRAINS’

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Huddersfield, UK garage blues duo KNUCKLE are already picking up a steady stream of praise from a hefty swathe of the blogosphere surrounding the recent release of their debut EP ‘This Week’s Been Hell’. To […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
New Music

PLASTIC MERMAIDS UNVEIL VIDEO FOR ‘SATURN’

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Back in March, Plastic Mermaids released their debut EP ‘Drømtorp’, which earned them comparisons to Mercury Rev and The Flaming Lips and won them support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank […]

CHAMPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & TOUR DATES
New Music

CHAMPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & TOUR DATES

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Isle Of Wight’s Michael and David Champion aka CHAMPS herald the New Year with news of their second album ‘VAMALA’ on 23rd February 2015. The duo first came to light just twelve months ago with […]

THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'DRIVE DRIVE DELAY' IN JANUARY
Album Reviews

THE PERSIAN LEAPS – DRIVE, DRIVE, DELAY EP

December 16, 2014 Lori Gava

Once upon a time a student named Drew, sat in his Greek Archeology class doodling words in his notebook; he came up with the phrase The Persian Leaps. He took the name and added two […]

THEA & THE WILD - HEART ATTACK
Single Reviews

THEA & THE WILD – HEART ATTACK

December 16, 2014 Marty Clarke

Heartattack is the first UK release from Thea & The Wild. Thea Glenton Raknes is already a name in the Norwegian music industry. She has gained experience as a songwriter, lyricist, frontwoman, and now as a […]

HAPPY MEALS - APERO
Album Reviews

HAPPY MEALS – APERO

December 15, 2014 David McElroy

Happy Meals are another example of the great electronic music Glasgow continues to produce. The duo (Suzanne Rodden and Lewis Cook) released their debut album Apero on Glasgow based Night School Records on 10 November […]

MELTYBRAINS? RELEASE VIDEO FOR IV
New Music

MELTYBRAINS? RELEASE VIDEO FOR IV

December 15, 2014 XS Noize

Meltybrains? is an exercise in electronic creativity doused with charm. Completing the full line up of bass, drums, electric violin, synthesisers and effected vocals, are five individuals, each more curiously charismatic than the last, with […]

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