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        • Eighty Eight Miles
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
        • 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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PIXIES share new song ‘Oyster Beds’ from their upcoming album ‘The Night the Zombies Came’

August 23, 2024 XS Noize

Today Pixies share new song ‘Oyster Beds’, taken from their recently announced studio album The Night the Zombies Came, due for release on 25th October via BMG.  Released today, ‘Oyster Beds’ is a raw and […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES announce new album ‘The Night The Zombies Came’ with new song ‘Chicken’

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Pixies announced their brand new studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, which will be released on 25 October via BMG in time for Halloween.  35 years after their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted […]

Pixies
News

PIXIES return with brand new AA-side single ‘You’re So Impatient’ / ‘Que Sera, Sera’

June 3, 2024 XS Noize

Pixies return with the release of their first new music for 2024 in brand new AA-side single ‘You’re So Impatient’ / ‘Que Sera, Sera’.  After debuting on Steve Lamacq’s BBC Radio 6 Music show, the […]

Steve Albini
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The Most Impressive Studio Albums Produced by Steve Albini

April 25, 2024 XS Noize

Steve Albini is renowned for his prolific career as a music producer, most notably his work with iconic bands like Nirvana, Pixies, and Bush. With a reputation for uncompromising artistic integrity and a keen ear […]

IN FOCUS// Pixies at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pixies at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

March 20, 2024 Denise Esposito

On March 16, 17, and 18, 2024, the legendary Pixies played three sold-out nights at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. For the first time, the band performed their 90s albums, Bossanova and Trompe […]

PIXIES
Gigs

PIXIES announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Wednesday 28th August 2024

November 20, 2023 XS Noize

Indie rock legends Pixies announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Wednesday 28th August 2024. Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

March 23, 2023 Michael Barron

It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

XS Noize The 50 best albums of 2022
Reviews

The 50 best albums of 2022: 25 – 1

December 23, 2022 XS Noize

In 2022 we all got back to normal and enjoyed live music and the fantastic albums released this year. So it’s that time of year again when the XS Noize writers have sat down and […]

Klangstof
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Koen van de Wardt from Klangstof on new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #107 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Koen van de Wardt from Dutch sonic explorers Klangstof to talk about their new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ Going deeper, […]

Pixies - Doggerel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies – Doggerel

September 26, 2022 Lee Campbell

It wouldn’t be a Pixies LP without having to reach for the thesaurus or dictionary at least once. Doggerel is a comic verse composed in an unusual or irregular rhythm. It could be argued that […]

Pixies
Gigs

PIXIES share new track ‘Dregs Of The Wine’ – from their upcoming album ‘Doggerel’

September 6, 2022 XS Noize

Most bands who have a storied and influential history spanning some 30+ years completely lose their capacity for surprise, but most bands aren’t Pixies. Their upcoming album ‘Doggerel’ introduces bold new orchestrated, cinematic flourishes to […]

PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song 'Theres A Moon On'
Gigs

PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song ‘Theres A Moon On’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The iconic Pixies forged an influential path for alt-rock during their first era, while their post 2004 reunion has seen them alchemize more sophisticated dark arts – a return which has them add another three […]

PIXIES share new video for single 'Human Crime' ahead of BBC 6 Music Festival
Gigs

PIXIES share new video for single ‘Human Crime’ ahead of BBC 6 Music Festival

March 2, 2022 XS Noize

Pixies – Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Paz Lenchantin – today announce ‘Human Crime’, a brand new digital-exclusive single and music video – and their first new release since September 2020 – both […]

PIXIES announce ‘Live In Brixton’ box set 1
New Music

PIXIES announce ‘Live In Brixton’ box set

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

When Pixies halted an eleven-year hiatus by announcing a series of shows at the iconic Brixton Academy in 2004, excitement reached a fever pitch. Four nights soon sold out, each of which would be packed […]

PIXIES celebrate Trompe Le Monde's 30th anniversary this September 1
Gigs

PIXIES celebrate Trompe Le Monde’s 30th anniversary this September

July 20, 2021 XS Noize

For its 30th anniversary, Pixies 1991 album, Trompe Le Monde, is being reissued on limited marbled green vinyl, out September 24th 2021. Bookending a golden run of landmark records – a mini-album followed by four albums, […]

PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021! 1
Gigs

PIXIES announced to headline BINGLEY WEEKENDER 2021!

November 16, 2020 XS Noize

Organisers SSD Concerts have announce PIXIES as headliners on Sunday 8 August at Yorkshire’s Bingley Weekender 2021. Friday 6th features legendary Leeds indie outfit Embrace with co-headliners Primal Scream. Saturday night will be headlined by […]

PIXIES announce 'Bossanova' 30th anniversary limited edition LP 2
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PIXIES announce ‘Bossanova’ 30th anniversary limited edition LP

June 18, 2020 XS Noize

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Bossanova, the third studio album by Pixies. The band continued to work with Gil Norton after collaborating to such success on their platinum-selling second album Doolittle; this time […]

PIXIES release 'Beneath The Eyrie' Demos Pt.2
Gigs

PIXIES release ‘Beneath The Eyrie’ Demos Pt.2

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, three new Pixies demo tracks, ‘Caught In A Dream (Demo)’, ‘Mal De Mer (Demo)’, and ‘Hey, Debussy (Demo)’, are available for the first time on all streaming and download services, and can be accessed […]

US rock titans PEARL JAM announce headline show at Hyde Park, London on Friday 10th July
Gigs

US rock titans PEARL JAM announce headline show at Hyde Park, London on Friday 10th July

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

American Express presents BST Hyde Park have announced another mammoth headliner for 2020, with US rock titans Pearl Jam set to play the festival on Friday 10th July. They will be supported by Pixies and White Reaper – more be announced. Pearl […]

PIXIES release new video for 'Long Rider' - Watch Now
Gigs

PIXIES release new video for ‘Long Rider’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Pixies – Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Paz Lenchantin – unveil a brand-new music video for the song ‘Long Rider’ from the band’s new album Beneath The Eyrie (BMG/Infectious). Presented in a […]

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