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        • Eighty Eight Miles
          News

          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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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
        • 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 […]

  • Podcast
        • 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, […]

          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 […]

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GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLS NAMES – ‘I WAS YOU’ – Listen

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

With their new album, Arms Around a Vision, just around the corner (it’s out Oct 2nd via the ever-reliable Tough Love Records), today Belfast’s Girls Names reveal the record’s mesmerising finale, ‘I Was You’. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NEW ORDER - MUSIC COMPLETE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NEW ORDER – MUSIC COMPLETE

September 22, 2015 David McElroy

Firstly, a couple of New Order confessions. I’ve never been that upset about New Order carrying on without Pete Hook. Their live shows in 2012 were re-energised, hugely enjoyable and didn’t actually miss him. The […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Crowded House - Woodface 3
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM: Crowded House – Woodface

September 22, 2015 Lori Gava

The members of Crowded House found themselves in 1989 toiling away on the follow up to their sophomore album Temple Of Low Men. In the period leading up to recording the band would add to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN HANDS - 'WHO SENT YOU' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN HANDS – ‘WHO SENT YOU’ – Listen

September 22, 2015 XS Noize

Canterbury’s Broken Hands have unveiled their new single ‘Who Sent You’, taken from their much anticipated debut album Turbulence, released Oct 9th via SO Recordings. The monolithic anthem ‘Who Sent You’ will be available 2nd […]

ALBUM REVIEW: RYAN ADAMS - 1989
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: RYAN ADAMS – 1989

September 21, 2015 David McElroy

Taylor Swift’s 1989 is one of those rare albums that unites the vast majority of music fans all of whom rightly bow down to its pop majesty. No matter how hard you might try and […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release Second Single 'Plant the Seed', Watch London Electric Carousel Club trailer
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE! – THE WINACHI TRIBE – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’ – Listen

September 20, 2015 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively reveal the latest track from The Winachi Tribe – ‘The Seed Will Grow – Danny Saber Remix’, ahead of their forthcoming release ‘Plant The Seed’, released on September 25th on A1M records. Legendary […]

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER - MEDICATION EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: PALACE WINTER – MEDICATION EP

September 20, 2015 Lori Gava

The cross continental duo Palace Winter is releasing their debut EP Medication on October 2. The EP features the critically acclaimed singles Time Machine and Menton. Medication is a perfectly balanced mix of guitar driven indie […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH - ‘Heart Don’t Want’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: LEWIS & LEIGH – ‘Heart Don’t Want’

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The roots of Lewis & Leigh stretch from the Deep South (Alva Leigh was born in Tenessee) all the way over to the Welsh coast (Al Lewis was born in North Wales). Drawing on the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS - KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: STEREOPHONICS – KEEP THE VILLAGE ALIVE

September 17, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

In August 1997, Stereophonics released their debut studio album, Word Gets Around, which bore five singles and peaked at number six in the UK music charts. Now, eighteen years on they have released their eighth […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA - AMBER - (Watch Video)
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: ORCA – AMBER – (Watch Video)

September 17, 2015 XS Noize

A five piece band based around the South East of England, Orca are a new band looking to make waves in the UK prog scene. With an album on the way soon, the band are […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GARDENS & VILLA – MUSIC FOR DOGS

September 17, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

It’s always baffled me that there exists truly good albums I genuinely disliked upon first listen. The Pixies Surfer Rosa for example. As a teen in the thralls of a purist punk phase I felt […]

BATTLES - New Album 'La Di Da Di' Released 18th September
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BATTLES – LA DI DA

September 16, 2015 David McElroy

Battles’ third album La Di Da is a curious beast. Unlike 2011’s Gloss Drop, this album doesn’t feature guest vocalists; instead the band serve up 12 instrumentals, some better than others, giving the album a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER - AWAKE
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FOLLY & THE HUNTER – AWAKE

September 16, 2015 XS Noize

Canadian four-piece Folly & The Hunter’s name originates from the subject matter of their songs: the absurdity & foolishness of searching for elusive satisfaction and happiness in the wrong places. Formed in Montreal, the band […]

KELPE - streams album in full ahead of it's release tomorrow! - Listen HERE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: KELPE – VALERIAN

September 15, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of his album ‘The Curved Line’, Kelpe has unveiled a new video for album standout track ‘Valerian’. Kelpe is set to play a London show on Sept 17th at The Waiting Room. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV - THE LIGHT IN YOU
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV – THE LIGHT IN YOU

September 14, 2015 David McElroy

The Light In You from Mercury Rev is their first album since 2008’s Snowflake Midnight and, where that album seemed to indicate a band that had run out of steam, The Light In You sees them recharged […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN – FAITH IN THE FUTURE

September 14, 2015 Marty Clarke

Faith in the Future is the second solo album from Craig Finn (former frontman of The Hold Steady and his former band Lifter Puller) which is out now on Brooklyn based indie label Partisan Records. Based […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS - Tarantula Deadly Cargo Remix
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS – Tarantula Deadly Cargo Remix

September 14, 2015 XS Noize

Following Sleaford Mods’ guest slot on Channel 4 News discussing music and politics on Friday night, the duo have released a remix of Tarantula Deadly Cargo by Matt Allsebrook today. Matt is the regular peripheral […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE - Hit N Run Phase 1 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE – Hit N Run Phase 1

September 13, 2015 Lori Gava

Inveterate legend Prince released his 29th studio album, Hit N Run Phase I on September 15th after an exclusive streamed release on Tidal. The album was produced by both Prince and Joshua Welton and performed […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIAMH CROWTHER - 'Little by Little' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIAMH CROWTHER – ‘Little by Little’ – Listen

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following 130,000 streams on Spotify and playlisting on national radio in Ireland, Niamh Crowther releases her single ‘Little by Little’ on October 23rd. Niamh came to prominence in Ireland aged sixteen when she beat over […]

WOLF ALICE -  REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'BROS' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: WOLF ALICE – ‘Baby Ain’t Made Of China’ – Listen / Download

September 11, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of their upcoming UK tour, Wolf Alice are pleased to share their first new material since the release of their debut album, My Love Is Cool, in the form of track ‘Baby Ain’t Made […]

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