R.E.M. launches ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ digital compilation

September 17, 2024

To coincide with National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and Citizenship Day, R.E.M. has released We Are Hope Despite The Times today, a digital compilation of songs encouraging listeners to stay informed, engaged, and vote […]

MOGWAI release new track ‘God Gets You Back’ & announce 2025 world tour

September 17, 2024

Mogwai today return with their new single “God Gets You Back” and announce a huge 2025 world tour. It is the first new music from Mogwai in 2024, with more to come, and follows the […]

THE PRODIGY Announce The Disrupta 2024 UK Tour

September 16, 2024

After a summer tearing up festival stages all over Europe – including headlining Isle of White Festival and being the first band to headline the new Chevron Stage at Reading Festival, their sixth time at […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox

September 11, 2024

I have always had a very keen and slightly morbid interest in the nuclear apocalypse. Growing up in the 1980s Cold War era, when Reagan, Brezhnev, and Thatcher all seemed ready to set the world on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

September 11, 2024

Dale Crover was already well assured of a place in musical history long before he embarked on a solo career. Having initially been recruited from an Iron Maiden cover band, Crover has served as the […]

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

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 […]

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‘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

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 […]

Azealia Banks @ O2 Brixton Academy, London, UK

LIVE REVIEW: Azealia Banks Returns to London with Electrifying Energy at the O2 Brixton Academy

September 17, 2024

On Saturday, September 14th, American rapper Azealia Banks made her long-awaited return to the UK with her second consecutive sold-out show at the iconic O2 Brixton Academy. It had been four years since her last […]

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Koko, London

September 12, 2024

Snow Patrol, a band more accustomed to filling 20,000-capacity venues like London’s O2 Arena, treated fans to an intimate performance at the 1,500-capacity Koko—a refurbished gem in Camden, London, that reopened in 2022. The venue’s […]

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

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// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 2, 2024

Jungle, the electronic duo who clinched the 2024 BRIT Awards’ Group of the Year title, delivered a remarkable performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Originally slated as the headlining act for The Centenary Square […]

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS & Special Guests at Custom House Square, Belfast

August 19, 2024

Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another memorable night in Belfast on Saturday, 17th August 2024, alongside an all-star line-up of very special guests & friends, including THE DAMNED, THE […]

THE PRODIGY Announce The Disrupta 2024 UK Tour

September 16, 2024

SUPERGRASS announce 30th anniversary tour for acclaimed album ‘I Should Coco’

September 16, 2024

Supergrass have today announced a series of UK tour dates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their UK No.1, Mercury-nominated debut album, ‘I Should Coco’. Throughout May 2025, Supergrass will play venues in Glasgow, Nottingham, […]

Lady Gaga to return with much anticipated 2025 tour

September 13, 2024

Nostalgic moments, electrifying performances, and jaw-dropping visuals, in general, expect an unforgettable experience at Lady Gaga’s tour in 2025. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta into a Catholic family, Lady Gaga’s rise to fame has been […]

INTERVIEW: Myles Rodenhouse of Earthquake Lights Discusses Their Latest Album ‘Signs of Life’

September 12, 2024

Brooklyn-based alt-rock outfit Earthquake Lights recently released their latest album, Signs of Life. The album explores the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies, coming to terms with past mistakes, and assessing where one has been and where […]

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

August 28, 2024

Brooklyn-based electro-goth-punk, disco-metal group Makes My Blood Dance, whose sound incorporates cyberpunk, synth-wave, metal, and pop elements, recently released their new single/music video, “Heavy Metal Amour.” Founded by frontman EVO and Jon Kristian (guitar, programming), […]

INTERVIEW: ASHRR’s Josh Charles Discusses Their New Single “Sway”

August 5, 2024

Los Angeles-based electronic indie dance trio ASHRR recently released their single, “Sway.” This fluid, creamy, and sensual blend of electronic soul and space disco evokes the haze of summer and the thrill of late-night escapades. […]

Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

September 11, 2024

In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook. Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo’s fourth studio album, is a tribute […]

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

September 4, 2024

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band […]

Shining a Light: Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

August 13, 2024

In Episode #190 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to legendary bassist Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division and New Order. Peter Hook & the Light will soon tour North America, the […]

INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single ‘Lipstick Makeup’

March 20, 2023 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

R.E.M. launches ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ digital compilation

MOGWAI release new track ‘God Gets You Back’ & announce 2025 world tour

THE PRODIGY Announce The Disrupta 2024 UK Tour

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hello Mary – Emita Ox

ALBUM REVIEW: Dale Crover – Glossolalia

Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

Classic Albums

‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Azealia Banks Returns to London with Electrifying Energy at the O2 Brixton Academy

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Koko, London

Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

In Focus

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS & Special Guests at Custom House Square, Belfast

THE PRODIGY Announce The Disrupta 2024 UK Tour

SUPERGRASS announce 30th anniversary tour for acclaimed album ‘I Should Coco’

Lady Gaga to return with much anticipated 2025 tour

INTERVIEW: Myles Rodenhouse of Earthquake Lights Discusses Their Latest Album ‘Signs of Life’

INTERVIEW: Talking with EV0 and Jon Kristian of Makes My Blood Dance

INTERVIEW: ASHRR’s Josh Charles Discusses Their New Single “Sway”

Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

Shining a Light: Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

Lipstick Makeup

INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single ‘Lipstick Makeup’