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        • Mae Stephens
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          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

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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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ANGELS & AIRWAVES STREAM NEW SINGLE 'THE WOLFPACK', FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'THE DREAM WALKER'
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ANGELS & AIRWAVES STREAM NEW SINGLE ‘THE WOLFPACK’, FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE DREAM WALKER’

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Scheduled for a December release, The Dream Walker was written, recorded and produced by Angels & Airwaves’ frontman/guitarist Tom DeLonge and multi-instrumentalist Ilan Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails. The album was […]

ARCA  PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE
New Music

ARCA PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, AND ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Arca recently announced details of his highly anticipated Xen debut album (out now on Mute) while at the same time debuting brand new track ‘Thievery’, the first to be taken from the album. Today, the […]

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES 'PROMISES' SINGLE
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES ‘PROMISES’ SINGLE

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut EP Making Love last year, Travis Bretzer shares new track ‘Promises,’ which is released 15th December and is thrilled to announce debut album Waxing Romantic, which is […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD ANNOUNCE UK TOUR & RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘LAST JANUARY’

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

Following this week’s release of their critically acclaimed new album Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave, The Twilight Sad have announced a UK tour next April – full details below. Tickets […]

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'INTEREST' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE ‘INTEREST’ LISTEN HERE:

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

Typically the most effective art, in any form, comes from a very simple idea. It defies overly general classification, yet clearly exhibits some sort of relevance to just about anyone. Swing Hero is a band […]

DIAGRAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'CHROMATICS' 19TH JANUARY
New Music

DIAGRAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CHROMATICS’ 19TH JANUARY

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

When songwriter and producer Sam Genders last donned his Diagrams hat, captive listeners found themselves truly stunned by the Streatham Hill artist’s imaginative and inventive arrangements that made up 2012’s debut album Black Light. Having […]

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM  NOVEMBER 24TH
New Music

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM NOVEMBER 24TH

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

The last three years have seen The Talks working relentlessly to bring us a smorgasbord of bouncy, big hitting singles with ‘Can Stand The Rain’ featuring Neville Staple and ‘Friday Night’ creating a huge buzz […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
Album Reviews

SIMPLE MINDS – BIG MUSIC

November 1, 2014 Lori Gava

They say everything old is new again. These days Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill and the other members of Simple Minds could attest to that truism. Simple Minds is in the midst of a musical renaissance. […]

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN PREMIERE NEW SONG 'THE PARTY LINE' LISTEN HERE
New Music

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN PREMIERE NEW SONG ‘THE PARTY LINE’ LISTEN HERE

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

Belle and Sebastian the first track the disco tinged ‘The Party line’ from their ninth studio album “Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance” which will be released on January 19, 2015 (Jan 20 in the […]

THE CORAL - THE CURSE OF LOVE
Album Reviews

THE CORAL – THE CURSE OF LOVE

October 31, 2014 Stewart Gibson

The Coral have been on hiatus a while now since their last album from 2010 The Butterfly House. This ‘new’ album is a collection of lost songs from the period between The Invisible Invasion and […]

GHXST RELEASE SPOOKY NEW VIDEO ON HALLOWEEN, watch here
New Music

GHXST RELEASE SPOOKY NEW VIDEO ON HALLOWEEN, watch here

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

GHXST is a New York based noise grunge trio composed of Shelley X, Chris Wild and Nathan La Guerra. With influences such as the Jesus and Mary Chain, White Zombie, and Sonic Youth, they evoke […]

ZOLA JESUS   ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER
New Music

ZOLA JESUS ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

Zola Jesus’ latest single Go (Blank Sea) receives a fantastic reworking from LA duo Skin Town, who lay down dark yet scintillating synths as a bed for Nika’s powerful vocals. Nick Turco of Skin Town […]

PELUCHE RELEASE DEBUT AA SINGLE 'OHIO/CINNAMON'
New Music

PELUCHE RELEASE DEBUT AA SINGLE ‘OHIO/CINNAMON’

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

Peluché were born like a phoenix from the ashes when the previous incarnation ‘Keebo’ ran its natural course. Writing started under this new guise in the early months of 2014 and Peluché have been captivating […]

ALEX HIGHTON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SHARES NEW TRACK
New Music

ALEX HIGHTON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SHARES NEW TRACK

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

It’s not the second album that’s difficult. Melodies, harmonies and words all come embarrassingly easy to a born songwriter like Alex Highton. It’s the life that happens in-between the songwriting and the recording that’s the […]

DANIEL LANOIS - FLESH AND MACHINE
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS ANNOUNCES LONDON SHOW AND RELEASES NEW VIDEO

October 30, 2014 XS Noize

The visionary new album Flesh And Machine by acclaimed musician-producer and sonic explorer Daniel Lanois has arrived in stores. The record absolutely bristles with new ideas and offers powerful evidence of Lanois’ standing as an […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Suede - Dog Man Star 2
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM: Suede – Dog Man Star

October 29, 2014 David McElroy

The easiest thing to do when reviewing an album is to call the subject of your piece “A classic” or “A landmark” and all those other easy to trot out inanities. The fact is, very […]

OH! GUNQUIT RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'SINKHOLE'
New Music

OH! GUNQUIT RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘SINKHOLE’

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

London based Rumble-Bop Trash Blitz 5-piece band Oh! Gunquit release a brand new single “Sinkhole” backed with instrumental “Stampede” via new One Little Indian imprint Winwin Records on 1st December. Oh! Gunquit have been performing […]

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'THE HORIZON'
New Music

NATIVES RELEASE ‘ARMIN VAN BUUREN’ COVER AS FREE DOWNLOAD

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

Natives have made their cover of Armin van Buuren’s ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ available for free download. The band has also announced their headline shows for February next year: 16 February – Manchester, […]

DAVID BRONSON RELEASES 'SONGBIRD' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

DAVID BRONSON RELEASES ‘SONGBIRD’ LISTEN HERE:

October 29, 2014 XS Noize

David Bronson’s new album Questions plays like a soul-drenched paean to the uncertainties of burgeoning adulthood. While the artist’s twenties, as documented on his first two records, were anything but a light-hearted emotional romp, the […]

SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE - SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE
Album Reviews

SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE – SPRINGTIME CARNIVORE

October 28, 2014 Lori Gava

Springtime Carnivore aka Greta Morgan is releasing her self titled debut album on November 3, 2014. The release is a Lo Fi disk made in the spirit of the Northwest music scene DIY culture. Springtime […]

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