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        • Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

          Massive Attack
          News

          Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits

          April 16, 2026

          Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025
          News

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues

          April 15, 2026

          Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]

  • 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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian at Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian at Camden Roundhouse, London

July 19, 2023 Michael Barron

Over two years ago, Belle and Sebastian announced they would perform two dates at the Camden Roundhouse. These February 2022 gigs were postponed for another nine months. A “health issue” pushed them back further to […]

IN FOCUS// Interpol at Somerset House, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Interpol at Somerset House, London

July 11, 2023 Denise Esposito

Interpol played a sold-out headline show at Somerset House in London on Monday, 10th July, 2023. The band has recently launched ‘Interpolations’: a new collaborative project which sees songs from their seventh album, The Other […]

kaiser chiefs
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London

July 10, 2023 Michael Barron

Playing out a festival is always an honour. It is even more notable when the venue is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For the most part, the sun shined. The seldom drops of rain that […]

Nile Rogers & CHIC
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rogers & CHIC at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London

July 6, 2023 Michael Barron

Not only is the Old Royal Naval College over 330 years old with beautiful grounds idyllic for a summer festival, but it is also a cultural destination in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO […]

LIVE REVIEW: Dögs of War (Mötley Crüe) at The Underworld, Camden, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Dögs of War (Mötley Crüe) at The Underworld, Camden, London

July 3, 2023 Michael Barron

Around a week before this show, Mötley Crüe issued a poster advertising an up-and-coming show for the band Dögs of War at The Underworld in Camden, London. With this gig occurring one day before Mötley […]

Liam Gallagher
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER plays intimate London show at KOKO on August 9th

June 28, 2023 XS Noize

Even by Liam Gallagher’s heady standards, the scenes that he inspired when he played to 170,000 fans over two nights at Knebworth Park were biblical, and the unforgettable event will be documented in his upcoming […]

IN FOCUS// The Hives @ The Garage, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Hives @ The Garage, London

June 18, 2023 Denise Esposito

The Hives made a glorious return to The Garage on 13th June 2023, the same venue where they played their first London show 22 years ago. The Swedish rock’n’roll quintet, led by the charismatic frontman […]

My Morning Jacket
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: My Morning Jacket at Kentish Town Forum, London

June 1, 2023 Michael Barron

With the global events of 2020, the length of the hiatus since artists last performed in a specific location has soared. However, few artists have had a break of eight years since they last played […]

The Levellers
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

May 25, 2023 Michael Barron

When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

Kultur Shock
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kultur Shock at The 100 Club, London

May 2, 2023 Michael Barron

Whilst Kultur Shock are a Seattle-based band, they do not have a presumed Seattle sound. As “de-facto founders of the gypsy punk movement”, their sound transcends geography. Over the last 26 years, Kultur Shock has […]

IN FOCUS// Gary Numan at the Electric Ballroom, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Gary Numan SHOW 999 at the Electric Ballroom, London

April 16, 2023 Denise Esposito

Gary Numan celebrated the 998, 999 and 1000th concerts of his career at the Electric Ballroom in London on April 13th, 14th and 15th. This significant milestone was particularly special as the three sold-out nights […]

IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The WAEVE at Lafayette, London

March 29, 2023 Denise Esposito

The WAEVE – Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – embarked on a UK tour after the release of their eponymous debut album. The duo performed an intimate sold-out show in London at Lafayette on […]

IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

March 22, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London Credit: Dani Bolton/Lafayette
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London

March 20, 2023 Michael Barron

If someone was to bring up in conversation “Who was that band that fought the law…?” Most people would think of either The Clash or Sonny Curtis and his band The Crickets. Canadian hardcore band […]

Bonny Light Horseman
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bonny Light Horseman at Union Chapel, London

February 9, 2023 Michael Barron

“Supergroups” are not new. However, with a lineup consisting of Anaïs Mitchell, best known for providing the songs for the musical Hadestown, Eric D. Johnson, Fruit Bats, The Shins, and Josh Kaufman, who has produced […]

Temples
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Temples at Lafayette, London

February 7, 2023 Michael Barron

In 2014 the Kettering-based Temples released their self-produced debut LP Sun Structures which entered the top ten UK album chart. Whilst the band has had some impressive accolades including performing on The Tonight Show Starring […]

Eliza Carthy
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Eliza & Martin Carthy & The Restitution at Barbican Centre, London

February 6, 2023 Michael Barron

Last year saw Eliza Carthy celebrate her 30th year in the music industry. Before this gig, Eliza took to Twitter to ask fans which songs they would like to see reinterpreted for a new LP. […]

IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

February 4, 2023 Denise Esposito

The Subways performed at Scala – London on the 2nd of February 2023. The band is currently on tour following the release of their new album ‘Uncertain Joys’. Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper and Camille Phillips […]

Morrissey Announces Headline London Show
News

MORRISSEY announces a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Morrissey has today announced a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March. This show is part of a European tour that includes dates in France and Belgium. Tickets for the shows go […]

IDLEWILD celebrates 25 years as a band with special November anniversary shows 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London

December 19, 2022 Michael Barron

Having an anniversary tour when a band’s significant album reached a poignant milestone is hardly an original concept. Still, with more artists doing these anniversary tours, they can be considered modern and part of the […]

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