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        • ASH
          News

          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

          Graham Coxon
          News

          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          da Googie
          News

          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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
        • 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. […]

  • 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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Saint Etienne
Podcast

Into ‘The Night’: A Conversation with Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne

December 12, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #207 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Sarah Cracknell of Saint Etienne to delve into the stories and inspirations behind their latest album, The Night. Saint Etienne’s twelfth album, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne - The Night
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – The Night

December 10, 2024 Sandra Blemster

When I think of British trio Saint Etienne, I’m transported to the 90s: a blend of indie-dance tracks infused with 60s influences like “Nothing Can Stop Us.” Their music conjures images of kitchen-sink dramas, green […]

Saint Etienne
News

Saint Etienne announce their 12th studio album ‘The Night’ and share focus track ‘Half Light’

November 14, 2024 XS Noize

Beloved British trio Saint Etienne will release their twelfth studio album, “The Night,” through Heavenly Recordings on December 13th, 2024. A follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2021 album, “I’ve Been Trying To Tell You,” “The […]

David Holmes
News

DAVID HOLMES shares new single ‘Stop Apologising’ from his forthcoming album ‘Blind On A Galloping Horse’

October 17, 2023 XS Noize

Today, David Holmes shares “Stop Apologising”, the new single from his forthcoming album Blind On A Galloping Horse, out November 10 via Heavenly Recordings. The new track follows the recently released single “Necessary Genius”, a […]

DAVID_HOLMES
News

DAVID HOLMES announces new album ‘Blind On A Galloping Horse’

September 19, 2023 XS Noize

David Holmes has announced details of his first solo album since 2008’s The Holy Pictures. Blind On A Galloping Horse is due for release on Heavenly Recordings on November 10. A 14-track interrogation of the […]

Baxter Dury
News

BAXTER DURY announces new album ‘I Thought I Was Better Than You’ & shares new single ‘Aylesbury Boy’

March 8, 2023 XS Noize

Musician, writer and Renaissance man Baxter Dury returns with his new track “Aylesbury Boy”, taken from his seventh studio album I Thought I Was Better Than You. Due for release June 2, 2023, through Heavenly […]

Unloved
New Music

UNLOVED announce details of their new LP ‘Polychrome’ & share first single ‘I did it’

January 24, 2023 XS Noize

Unloved today announce details of their new LP, “Polychrome”, due for release on 24 February via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band share the album’s first single, “I did it”, accompanied by a video directed by […]

Unloved
New Music

UNLOVED share ‘Turn of the Screw’ remixes by Juan Ramos, Erol Alkan and Darren Price

August 18, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today release remixes of new single “Turn of the screw” by Juan Ramos, Erol Alkan and Darren Price. Imagine a Georgio Moroder production broadcast live from inside a submarine, all of its relentless synthetic […]

UNLOVED share video for new single 'Turn of the screw' (featuring Raven Violet) 1
New Music

UNLOVED share video for new single ‘Turn of the screw’ (featuring Raven Violet)

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today release a new single, “Turn of the screw” (featuring Raven Violet), taken from their forthcoming double LP, “The Pink Album”, due for release 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. ”Turn of the screw’ was […]

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven - Watch Video 1
New Music

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven – Watch Video

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Producer, composer, and Unloved-founder David Holmes today releases a new single, “Hope Is the Last Thing To Die” featuring up and coming vocalist Raven Violet. With lyrics in both French and English, the track calls […]

SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ - Watch Now 1
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SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

Sinéad O’Connor marks her long-awaited return with a stunning interpretation of ‘Trouble of The World’, a traditional song made famous by exalted gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The track was produced by David Holmes (Unloved) and […]

Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE reveal their new single ‘Vapour’ - Listen Now
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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE reveal their new single ‘Vapour’ – Listen Now

July 28, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece Mildlife reveal their new single, ‘Vapour’, the second to be taken from their forthcoming second album Automatic, due for release 18 September via Heavenly Recordings. Conjuring memories of pre-isolation, carefree dance […]

MARK LANEGAN has announced news of his new solo album, 'Straight Songs of Sorrow' 2
Gigs

MARK LANEGAN has announced news of his new solo album, ‘Straight Songs of Sorrow’

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Following the success of last year’s Somebody’s Knocking LP, Mark Lanegan has announced news of his new solo album, Straight Songs of Sorrow, due for release 8 May via Heavenly Recordings. The album features guest […]

MARK LANEGAN Shares 'Playing Nero' The new single from upcoming album Somebody's Knocking - Listen Now 2
Gigs

MARK LANEGAN Shares ‘Playing Nero’ The new single from upcoming album Somebody’s Knocking – Listen Now

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

Having last month announced their October–released new album Somebody’s Knocking via the addictive and uptempo “Stitch It Up”, Mark Lanegan Band have today shared a more wistful, downtempo track from the LP entitled “Playing Nero”. […]

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates
Gigs

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates

May 21, 2018 XS Noize

Heavenly Recordings are thrilled to announce With Animals, the second album by Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood, released 24th August. The record’s 12 songs are spectral and sinewy, often defined by the spaces in between […]

BAXTER DURY - Shares 'Prince of Tears' - Listen now!
News

BAXTER DURY shares ‘Listen’ video, announces new tour dates

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

Baxter Dury has shared the Roger Sargent-directed video to ‘Listen’, the latest single from his critically acclaimed fifth record Prince of Tears, released 27th October 2017 via Heavenly Recordings. “Listen is an austere message on […]

GWENNO shares video for "Eus Keus?" taken from new album, "Le Kov"
News

GWENNO shares video for “Eus Keus?” taken from new album, “Le Kov”

March 21, 2018 XS Noize

With her acclaimed second album Le Kov now out via Heavenly Recordings, Gwenno has today shared a video for “Eus Keus?”, the second single to be released from the LP. Translating as “Is There Cheese?” […]

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of "Y DYDD OLAF", the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July
Gigs

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of “Y DYDD OLAF”, the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

In a period of governmental and cultural transition, former Pipettes front-woman, Gwenno Saunders, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly disguised as a blissful kraut-pop record. Written […]

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