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        • Mae Stephens
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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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THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
New Music

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM ‘TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES’ THROUGH BIT TORRENT

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

The mystery of Thom Yorke’s secret new record has been solved: the Radiohead frontman has announced the release of his sophomore solo album, Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes. Once again, Yorke has come up with an inventive […]

RUSTIE  GREEN LANGUAGE TOUR ANNOUNCED
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RUSTIE GREEN LANGUAGE TOUR ANNOUNCED

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

Fresh from the release of his second LP ‘Green Language’, Glasgow’s Rustie can announce a Green Language Headline Tour, coming to global centres including London, Paris, Amsterdam (ADE), LA, Tokyo and a special homecoming at […]

OLDE WORLDE REVEALS JAPANESE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'THINKING ABOUT YOU'
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OLDE WORLDE REVEALS JAPANESE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘THINKING ABOUT YOU’

September 26, 2014 XS Noize

Olde Worlde is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist, Sohhei Numata. Born in Machida, Tokyo, Olde Worlde releases his brand new album The Blue Musk-Oxen in the UK on September 1st. Recorded, produced and mixed by […]

U2 REVEAL CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM SLEEVE FOR 'SONGS OF INNOCENCE' 1
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U2 REVEAL CONTROVERSIAL ALBUM SLEEVE FOR ‘SONGS OF INNOCENCE’

September 25, 2014 XS Noize

U2 have officially revealed the album cover for the physical version of ‘Songs Of Innocence’ on U2.com. The visuals reflect the new songs and their inspiration in the early years of U2 as teenagers in […]

APHEX TWIN NEW ALBUM 'SYRO' OUT SEPTEMBER 22nd
Album Reviews

APHEX TWIN – ‘SYRO’

September 25, 2014 David McElroy

Has there been a more anticipated release this year? It’s unlikely. The news that the Aphex Twin was returning was greeted by all fans of electronica with unconfined joy and rightly so. Richard D James […]

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO MIXTAPE #1 2
New Music

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO … MIX TAPE # 5

September 25, 2014 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #3, this is a taster of what we have been mostly listening to this week. Featuring: The Lucid Dream, The Art Of Amputation, The Rubys, Erasure, Simple Minds, The Charlatans […]

JASON ORANGE QUITS TAKE THAT
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JASON ORANGE QUITS TAKE THAT

September 25, 2014 XS Noize

Women of a certain age will today be waking up with the news that Jason Orange has left Take That. Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald will continue on as a three piece as […]

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'HONEST TOWN' LISTEN HERE
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘HONEST TOWN’ LISTEN HERE

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds premiered their latest single ‘Honest Town’ From their forthcoming album ‘Big Music’ today on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2. ‘Honest Town’ is an incredible haunting track that mixes classic Simple […]

LISTEN TO 'TALKING IN TONES' NEW SONG FROM THE CHARLATANS
New Music

LISTEN TO ‘TALKING IN TONES’ NEW SONG FROM THE CHARLATANS

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

This week, the Charlatans announced their as-yet-untitled 12th album. The band’s new material is their first output following the death of drummer Jon Brookes last year, and will honour the late musician: “Jon was adamant […]

BELLOWHEAD SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘LET HER RUN’
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BELLOWHEAD SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘LET HER RUN’

September 24, 2014 XS Noize

‘Let Her Run / I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight’ is the new double A side single from Britain’s most successful ever traditional folk act, Bellowhead. 10 years old this year, Bellowhead released […]

WHITE MALE ACTORS DEBUT EP 'GHOSTS' TEASER
Album Reviews

WHITE MALE ACTORS – ‘GHOSTS’ EP

September 23, 2014 Lori Gava

White Male Actors Ghosts – Debut EP Broken Melody Records October 20th 2014 When you’re a band hailing from a not exactly humming rock scene, in this case Strabane North West Ireland, you have to […]

THE ART OF AMPUTATION RELEASE 'DISTORTED POP SONG' IN NOVEMBER
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THE ART OF AMPUTATION RELEASE ‘DISTORTED POP SONG’ IN NOVEMBER

September 22, 2014 XS Noize

The Art of Amputation are an alternative five-piece from London who combine soaring melodies with experimental sounds and big fuzzy guitars to create soundscapes they claim will “hold your hand in dark times.” The band […]

PINK FLOYD REVEAL 'THE ENDLESS RIVER' THEIR FIRST ALBUM IN 20 YEARS
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PINK FLOYD REVEAL ‘THE ENDLESS RIVER’ THEIR FIRST ALBUM IN 20 YEARS

September 22, 2014 XS Noize

Pink Floyd announced today ‘The Endless River’, the new Pink Floyd album, it will be released on November 10 and is their first album in 20 years since ‘The Division Bell’. The album is described […]

SIMPLE MINDS RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO 'BLINDFOLDED'
News

SIMPLE MINDS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘BIG MUSIC’ AND TOUR

September 22, 2014 XS Noize

Simple Minds will release ‘BIG MUSIC’ on November 3rd, their first album of new material in over five years. They will also embark on a major UK & European tour in 2015. There will be […]

REV REV REV SHARE 'CATCHING A BUZZ' VIDEO
New Music

REV REV REV SHARE ‘CATCHING A BUZZ’ VIDEO

September 19, 2014 XS Noize

Hailing from Modena, Italy, Rev Rev Rev’s sound is influenced by first-wave shoegaze, as well as psychedelic rock, re-metabolizing these elements into a loud, woozy, fuzz-driven context. Their debut single ‘Catching A Buzz’ b/w ‘Blue […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
Album Reviews

RYAN ADAMS – RYAN ADAMS

September 19, 2014 Tillie Elvrum

Who broke Ryan Adams’ heart?  That’s the question I find myself asking every time I listen to a new album from the prolific singer/songwriter. I find myself asking the question again on his latest self-titled […]

'ALL WE ARE' DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED ON 5TH JANUARY
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‘ALL WE ARE’ DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED ON 5TH JANUARY

September 18, 2014 XS Noize

The eponymous debut album release from Liverpool-based trio, All We Are, is released on 5th January 2015. The slick, falsetto harmony-driven, I Wear You, will be released as a single on 3rd November 2014. The […]

WILD BEASTS TO RELEASE  'PRESENT TENSE' SPECIAL EDITION ALBUM
New Music

WILD BEASTS TO RELEASE ‘PRESENT TENSE’ SPECIAL EDITION ALBUM

September 18, 2014 XS Noize

Wild Beasts are to release a special edition of their fourth album, Present Tense, on 13th October 2014. To accompany the original, critically acclaimed album is a bonus disc of remix material from artists including […]

Erasure-The Violet Flame
Album Reviews

ERASURE – THE VIOLET FLAME

September 17, 2014 David McElroy

For most people of my age (39 plus 15 months), Erasure hold a special place in their childhood hearts. Along with the Pet Shop Boys, Erasure dominated the charts in the late 80’s and into […]

WAMPIRE SHARE NEW SINGLE 'THE AMAZING HEART ATTACK'
New Music

WAMPIRE SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘THE AMAZING HEART ATTACK’

September 17, 2014 XS Noize

Wampire Share New Single ‘The Amazing Heart Attack’ With Entertainment Weekly After recently announcing their sophomore LP ‘Bazaar’ and sharing its first single (“Wizard Staff”), Portland’s Wampire is back to share their new single “The […]

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