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        • Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

          Duran Duran
          News

          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
          News

          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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. […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
          Podcast

          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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Get the latest album reviews and music reviews from your favourite global bands and artists. Featuring new Album Reviews, from Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative, Pop, and much more. All the best new music!

Elbow
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ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow – AUDIO VERTIGO 

March 20, 2024 Stuart Evans

Ten albums into their career, Elbow continue to stretch genres and create new musical landscapes for the fans to feast on. How does a band that has been recording for over two decades continue to […]

Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 
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ALBUM REVIEW: Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 

March 19, 2024 Stuart Evans

Kate Crutchfield unleashes her inner Americana on an album full of Country-Alt joy and beautiful musicianship. Before setting sail on her solo career, she joined forces with her twin sister, Allison. They formed P.S. Eliot, […]

Starsailor
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Starsailor – Where the Wild Things Grow

March 14, 2024 Michael Barron

Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Grace Petrie - Build Something Better
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Grace Petrie – Build Something Better

March 7, 2024 Iam Burn

The phrase “Broken Britain” has worked its way back into the political discourse of Great Britain in recent months. Both left—and right-wing media have started to utilise this phrase and variants of it with greater […]

The Jesus and the Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Jesus and the Mary Chain – Glasgow Eyes

March 6, 2024 Lori Gava

Veteran Scottish Indie artists Jesus and the Mary Chain mark 40 years in the music business with the release of their eighth album, Glasgow Eyes. The album follows their 2017 release, Damage & Joy, which […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Stay Inside - Ferried Away
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Stay Inside – Ferried Away

February 27, 2024 Randall Radic

Stay Inside, the post-hardcore/indie/emo ensemble, unveils their sophomore album, Ferried Away, a compelling follow-up to their EP, My Fault, released in January 2024, setting the stage for a more immersive sonic journey. Having made an […]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire

February 22, 2024 Stuart Evans

Manchester Titans Liam Gallagher and John Squire join forces to create a kaleidoscope of noise with no confusion. Some might say that this was inevitable, this generation’s greatest guitarist teaming up with the most recognised […]

Nadine Shah - Filthy Underneath
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Nadine Shah – Filthy Underneath

February 22, 2024 Sam Williams

Nadine Shah’s last album, Kitchen Sink, was released to critical claim in 2020. Almost four years later, Shah is back with her latest record, Filthy Underneath. In this age of on-demand entertainment, attention spans last […]

Allie X – Girl With No Face
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ALBUM REVIEW: Allie X – Girl With No Face

February 21, 2024 Randall Radic

Goth-pop enchantress Allie X, also known as Alexandra Hughes, unveils her highly anticipated album, Girl With No Face, marking her first release since 2020’s acclaimed Cape God. “I am elated to announce my latest record, […]

The Snuts – Millennials  
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Snuts – Millennials  

February 20, 2024 Stuart Evans

The third album from West Lothian’s finest is an electro-pop joy driven by the need to go back to the beginning and go it alone. Having left Parlophone Records to set up Happy Artists Records, […]

Bombay Bicycle Club - Fantasies
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Bombay Bicycle Club – Fantasies

February 20, 2024 Lori Gava

English Indie band Bombay Bicycle Club chases the winter blahs with their ebullient EP Fantasies. The four-track release follows on the heels of their acclaimed October 2023 release, My Big Day. Both releases are characterized […]

MGMT - Loss of Life
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MGMT – Loss of Life

February 19, 2024 Michael Barron

In 2007, MGMT burst into the mainstream with a youthful vision and a strategic resolve to avoid the pitfalls of mediocrity. The lyrics of “Time to Pretend” encapsulated this ethos, celebrating the decision to live […]

AMIGO THE DEVIL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Amigo the Devil – Yours Until the War is Over

February 19, 2024 Jesse Yarbrough

Danny Kiranos, better known as Amigo the Devil, unveils his third studio album, Yours Until the War is Over. Kiranos, the son of a Greek father and Spanish mother, embraced a nomadic lifestyle combined with […]

WESSON
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: WESSON – Stay the Same

February 17, 2024 Randall Radic

UK-based indie/alt-rock quartet WESSON has unveiled their latest musical offering, the four-track acoustic EP titled Stay the Same. This captivating release features three tracks from their previous album, All We Are, alongside a compelling new […]

IDLES – Tangk
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – Tangk

February 15, 2024 Iam Burn

Let’s deal with the elephant in the room before we crack on. TANGK? It’s pronounced “tank” with a trace of the “g”. Why? It is an onomatopoeic reference to the lashing way IDLES lead singer, […]

Love Is The Call
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Cast – Love Is The Call  

February 14, 2024 Stuart Evans

On this, their seventh album, Cast finds the missing link between John Power’s time with legendary outfit The La’s and their seminal breakthrough album All Change. To be a significant force in one influential band […]

Lime Garden – One More Thing
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lime Garden – One More Thing

February 14, 2024 Randall Radic

Indie-pop outfit Lime Garden has just unveiled their inaugural masterpiece, “One More Thing,” a captivating melange of tracks that seamlessly oscillate between robust and melodious compositions and lighter, dreamier, and more playful tunes. Vocalist/guitarist Chloe […]

The Dead South – Chains & Stakes
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Dead South – Chains & Stakes

February 12, 2024 Iam Burn

It has been five years since The Dead South released their last album of their own work. There’s been a lot happening in that time, both for the band and the wider world. Although Easy […]

Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution

February 8, 2024 Randall Radic

Hailing from Austin, Texas, country music artist Ellis Bullard unveils his latest album, Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution, through the Feels So Good Records label. Reflecting on the album, Bullard passionately states, “This record encapsulates […]

Yellowcard + Hammock - A Hopeful Sign
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Yellowcard + Hammock – A Hopeful Sign

February 8, 2024 Stuart Evans

Yellowcard leaves their pop-punk sound on the floor and taps into the world of Nashville’s ambient post-rock duo Hammock to reinvent and reimagine some of their most memorable songs.   Having spent most of 2023 […]

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