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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 […]

        • 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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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The Cribs Announce New Album ‘Selling A Vibe’ & 2025 UK Headline Tour

August 18, 2025 XS Noize

The Cribs return today with the announcement of their first new album in five years. Selling A Vibe will be released on January 9 via Play It Again Sam. Also revealed today is the album’s […]

THE CRIBS announce details of deluxe reissues of their first three albums 1
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THE CRIBS announce details of deluxe reissues of their first three albums

May 26, 2022 XS Noize

The Cribs have announced details of a comprehensive reissue programme of their first three classic and much-loved albums, The Cribs, The New Fellas and Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever. The three albums will be released […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club'
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THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

December 10, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs have announced details of Things Could Be Better / Yellow Venus, the latest release from their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’. The final of four singles club releases, it follows September’s Swinging At Shadows […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
Gigs

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, whose eighth album Night Network came out to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today shared The Day I Got Lost Again and Opaline And Evergreen, the latest single to be released as […]

THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ - the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
Gigs

THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ – the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020 have today shared the video to Swinging At Shadows. The track is the first to be released as part of […]

THE CRIBS announce details of 'Sonic Blew Singles Club'
Gigs

THE CRIBS announce details of ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

August 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today announced details of the ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’ which will run monthly until the end of the year. […]

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021 1
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom, Leeds’ Stylus and Blackburn’s King George’s Hall ahead of a sold-out show alongside The Courteeners […]

DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
Gigs

DOVES announce 2021 outdoor show at The Piece Hall, Halifax

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Live at The Piece Hall series has added a further legendary name to its 2021 line-up, as Manchester alternative rock band Doves has been announced to play a special outdoor performance at the prized […]

THE CRIBS share the video to new track 'Never Thought I'd Feel Again'
Gigs

THE CRIBS share the video to new track ‘Never Thought I’d Feel Again’

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have shared the video for Never Thought I’d Feel Again, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, November 13th […]

THE CRIBS share 'I Don't Know Who I Am' feat. LEE RANALDO
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THE CRIBS share ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’ feat. LEE RANALDO

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared the video to I Don’t Know Who I Am, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, […]

THE CRIBS announce UK tour for June 2021 1
Gigs

THE CRIBS announce UK tour for June 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs, who recently announced their return with their brand new eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, November 13th 2020, have today shared details of a U.K. tour in […]

THE CRIBS return with new album, ‘Night Network’ and share video for lead single ‘Running Into You’ 1
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THE CRIBS return with new album, ‘Night Network’ and share video for lead single ‘Running Into You’

August 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs are back and on blistering form, brandishing their brand new eighth album, Night Network. Due to be released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, November 13th 2020, the self-produced 12-track album was recorded at […]

THE CRIBS - share remotely made video for 'Be Safe' featuring Lee Ranaldo
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THE CRIBS – share remotely made video for ‘Be Safe’ featuring Lee Ranaldo

June 8, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared a remotely made one-off video for Be Safe, a track taken from their third album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever. Originally released in 2007, and an appropriate message for current […]

THE CRIBS - Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo
New Music

THE CRIBS – Unveil documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo

August 4, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs have today unveiled a documentary shot in collaboration with Vevo as the second instalment in their music documentary series ‘Off The Record’. Off the Record with The Cribs sees brothers Ryan, Gary and […]

THE CRIBS - Announce New Album '247 Rock Star Shit' For August Release
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THE CRIBS – Announce New Album ‘247 Rock Star Shit’ For August Release

July 24, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of a sell-out spring tour celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the bands much lauded third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ (which saw them headline their largest show to date […]

THE CRIBS - Share Brand New Track, 'In Your Palace'
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Share Brand New Track, ‘In Your Palace’

June 3, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh from their recent run of sold-out shows celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their lauded third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’, The Cribs share a brand new track ‘In Your Palace’. Emerging from the […]

THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016 1
Gigs

THE CRIBS Announce ‘Men’s Needs Women’s Needs Whatever’ 10th Anniversary Tour Dates

February 7, 2017 XS Noize

The Cribs will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their acclaimed third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ by playing the record in its entirety during a select run of UK headline dates this spring. Tickets […]

THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016 1
Gigs

THE CRIBS confirmed to headline CAMDEN ROCKS FESTIVAL 2016

March 29, 2016 XS Noize

Camden Rocks have announced their highly-anticipated headline act for the 2016 all-dayer, the UK’s most vital indie-punk trio, The Cribs. Set to close the festival on Saturday June 4th at the Electric Ballroom, this is […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Details of New Single 'Summer of Chances'
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THE CRIBS – Announce Details of New Single ‘Summer of Chances’

September 13, 2015 XS Noize

Having seen out the summer with a triumphant main stage appearance at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival, The Cribs are pleased to confirm a new single ‘Summer Of Chances’ for release on 30th October. […]

THE CRIBS - Announce Two UK Dates This Autumn Including London Roundhouse
Gigs

THE CRIBS – Announce Further UK Tour Dates

August 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of shows in Glasgow and London, The Cribs are pleased to confirm details of further shows throughout the UK in October. The band celebrated the arrival of their sixth album ‘For all […]

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