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        • Dexys Midnight Runners
          News

          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

          The Coral
          News

          The Coral Surprise-Release Thirteenth Album ‘388’ and Share Video for “Let The Music Play”

          May 21, 2026

          Two weeks after being released under the cover of a physical format only distribution, quietly stocked on independent record shop shelves, The Coral officially release their thirteenth studio album with a video for new single, […]

          Inspiral Carpets
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          INSPIRAL CARPETS Return With First New Single In 12 Years, ‘Drag The Bag’

          May 20, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets have revealed ‘Drag The Bag’, their first single in 12 years, out May 20th via Scruff of the Neck Records. The track is inspired by the grind of life and the universal idea […]

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          The Coral
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
        • 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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        • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

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TRACK OF THE DAY:  TORRES - 'COWBOY GUILT' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TORRES – SPRINTER

May 7, 2015 Jamie Gibson

When Mackenzie Scott under the moniker of Torres released her self-titled debut in early 2013, it was a nice, quaint folk album that hinted at great potential but ultimately went a little underlooked in a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : SOUTHERN -  'Lone Driver'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : SOUTHERN – ‘Lone Driver’

May 7, 2015 XS Noize

Southern have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Lone Driver’. Released on 11th May via Marathon Artists, ‘Lone Driver’ is a bass-driven, thumping four minutes of soaring harmonized indie rock and is lifted from […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY – ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE

May 6, 2015 XS Noize

After recently announcing their forthcoming album The L-Shaped Man and sharing a double video for album tracks “The Separation” and “The Understanding,” Ceremony are back today to share the video for another track from the […]

MUMFORD & SONS  will release their third album, 'Wilder Mind', on the 4th May
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : MUMFORD & SONS – WILDER MIND

May 6, 2015 Thomas S. Day

After the massive success of 2012’s Babel both here and in the USA, London’s Mumford & Sons return with their 3rd studio album Wilder Mind on 4th May 2015. For better or worse, the album finds the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE - ENGINE - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : LUNACRE – ENGINE – Listen

May 5, 2015 XS Noize

Split between Cambridge and London, the enigmatic electro-indie quintet Lunacre, are now ready to release their latest single ‘Engine’. It’s a multifarious listen which blends a number of influences and calls to mind the sounds […]

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE WILL RELEASE 'MUSIQUE DE FILM IMAGINE' ON 27TH APRIL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – Musique De Film Imagine’

May 3, 2015 Lori Gava

Anton Newcombe founder and leader of the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre has released their 15th album Musique De Film Imagine. The predominantly instrumental record was generating and originated by Newcombe on “the band’s behalf” and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : BROKEN BOY new single 'Just To Leave You'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : BROKEN BOY new single ‘Just To Leave You’

May 1, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Boy have released their latest single, Just To Leave You, via Canvas Records. Blending the best elements of bands such as Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes, Broken Boy have produced a single that explodes […]

REVIEW : JET SETTER - Never Had it So Good EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW : JET SETTER – Never Had it So Good EP

May 1, 2015 Lori Gava

Jet Setter has built significant anticipation for the release of their debut EP and this week “Never Had it So Good” arrives in the usual physical purchasing outlets and favorite downloading sites. The band hails […]

ALBUM REVIEW : BUILT TO SPILL - UNTETHERED MOON
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW : BUILT TO SPILL – UNTETHERED MOON

April 30, 2015 Lori Gava

Returning with a new release after six years, Built To Spill’s eighth album Untethered Moon drops this week. The legendary band has inspired numerous Northwestern Sound bands in its wake and is adding to their […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : JACK & ELIZA - New Single 'Oh No' / UK Live Dates
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TRACK OF THE DAY : JACK & ELIZA – New Single ‘Oh No’ / UK Live Dates

April 30, 2015 XS Noize

New York City’s Jack & Eliza are hitting the road in the UK and North America this spring and summer as they approach the release of their debut album, Gentle Warnings, out June 9th on […]

FIGHT LIKE APES - New Single 'Pretty Keen On Centrefolds' - Listen
Track Of The Day

FIGHT LIKE APES – New Single ‘Pretty Keen On Centrefolds’ – Listen

April 28, 2015 XS Noize

After an epic wait following an incredibly successful Fund It campaign, Fight Like Apes have announced the release of their eponymous 3rd album. Due out on Alcopop! Records on 18 May, this record is undeniably […]

LIVE REVIEW: NICK CAVE, GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL 26/04/15
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: NICK CAVE, GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL 26/04/15

April 28, 2015 David McElroy

Before this gig, I’d never had the chance to see Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live, so I was part over excited, part intrigued about the prospect of a Cave solo show. The show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PALE HONEY - PALE HONEY
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY : PALE HONEY – TEASE – Listen

April 28, 2015 XS Noize

Gothenburg duo Pale Honey have just shared new track ‘Tease’, taken from their self-titled, debut album. Where debut single ‘Youth’ was praised for its intensity and directness, bathed as it was in a tone that […]

'AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR' PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'RUN HOME' - listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR – HEIRS

April 28, 2015 Lori Gava

Hailing from the great land of Northern Ireland, the band, And So I Watch You from Afar are releasing their fourth album, Heirs on May 4 as the follow up to All Hail Bright Futures […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  TORRES - 'COWBOY GUILT' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: TORRES – ‘COWBOY GUILT’ – Listen

April 27, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her forthcoming second album, Sprinter – due May 18th on Partisan Records (John Grant, Eagulls, Sylvan Esso) – today, Brooklyn-via-Nashville’s Mackenzie Scott, aka TORRES, returns with ‘Cowboy Guilt’. Offering a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MG - MG
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MG – MG

April 25, 2015 David McElroy

The Depeche Mode machine went into hibernation last March, leaving fans to speculate about what solo projects would fill the probable four year gap until the next DM album. Martin Gore has been the first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BLUR - THE MAGIC WHIP
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BLUR – THE MAGIC WHIP

April 25, 2015 Thomas S. Day

After a 12 year wait, Britpop’s forerunners, Blur, release their 8th studio album, The Magic Whip, on 27th April. Thanks to Coxon’s sudden departure during the recording of 2003’s Think Tank it is their first […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: POSTCARDS FROM JEFF - Suburban Girl - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: POSTCARDS FROM JEFF – Suburban Girl – Listen

April 24, 2015 XS Noize

From the windswept valleys of a very British countryside to pastel hue dreams of Hollywood darlings, Suburban Girl – the brand new track taken from the forthcoming debut album of Yorkshire producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist […]

AMERICAN WRESTLERS - KELLY - Watch video
Track Of The Day

AMERICAN WRESTLERS – KELLY – Watch video

April 23, 2015 XS Noize

American Wrestlers shares his video for the undeniably catchy (and deceptively dark) single ‘Kelly’, taken from his forthcoming self-titled debut album – due April 27th on Fat Possum Records. In the Laura Lynn Petrick-directed video, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: KILL THE WAVES - BETTER DAYS - listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: KILL THE WAVES – THE ONE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN

April 23, 2015 David McElroy

Kill The Waves are a Glasgow based six piece who first appeared on many people’s radars this year with the release of the tracks Vow and Better Days on Soundcloud, both of which are storming […]

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