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        • Modest Mouse
          News

          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

          Beck
          News

          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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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The Kooks
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The Kooks Set for Custom House Square, Belfast as “Inside In / Inside Out” Turns 20

November 25, 2025 XS Noize

British indie icons The Kooks are pleased to announce their return to Belfast at Custom House Square on Saturday 4th July, celebrating 20 years of their generation-defining debut album Inside In / Inside Out as […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Kooks’ Intimate Indie Club Night at Notting Hill Arts Centre Credit Dave Hogan
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Kooks’ Intimate Indie Club Night at Notting Hill Arts Centre

January 31, 2025 Michael Barron

The first quarter of 2025 is set to be a landmark period for The Kooks. With their seventh album, Never/Know, arriving on May 9th and a packed tour schedule spanning 20 Australian dates followed by […]

The Kooks
News

Indie Rock Favourites The Kooks Make a Triumphant Return with New Album “Never/Know”

January 31, 2025 XS Noize

British indie-rock favourites The Kooks are back with their most accomplished album to date. Never/Know is out on 9th May. Never/Know is a return to the band’s trademark anthemic songwriting and a celebration of their taste […]

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Gigs

THE KOOKS announce a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023

November 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following an incendiary three-night sold-out run at 3Olympia Theatre last April, The Kooks have announced a headline summer show at Fairview Park on 28th June 2023, subject to licence. Special guests are Blossoms and The […]

THE KOOKS release new video for ‘Jesse James’ - Taken from their EP ‘Connection - Echo In The Dark Part 1’
New Music

THE KOOKS release new video for ‘Jesse James’ – Taken from their EP ‘Connection – Echo In The Dark Part 1’

March 11, 2022 XS Noize

Following their sold-out tour across the UK throughout January and February for their 15th-anniversary tour celebrating ‘Inside In/Inside Out’, today, British indie trailblazers The Kooks release their new video for ‘Jesse James’. Starring the British […]

THE KOOKS announce new album '10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark' this July - Watch video for 'Connection'
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce new album ’10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark’ this July – Watch video for ‘Connection’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today British indie-pop trailblazers THE KOOKS announce their sixth studio album, ‘10 TRACKS TO ECHO IN THE DARK’. It will be released on July 22nd via Lonely Cat / AWAL Recordings and is a fresh […]

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, The Kooks reveal dates for the long-awaited UK TOUR, celebrating their seminal debut album ‘Inside in/Inside Out’. The Kooks began their career with a bang in 2004 and have […]

IN FOCUS// The Kooks - Limelight I, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Kooks – Limelight I, Belfast

September 5, 2018 Clair McAllister

THE KOOKS played an amazing show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Monday night showcasing songs from their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine which was released on Friday.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic […]

THE KOOKS - Release New Album Today + Unveil 'Four Leaf Clover' Video
Gigs

THE KOOKS – Release New Album Today + Unveil ‘Four Leaf Clover’ Video

August 31, 2018 XS Noize

THE KOOKS today release their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine, out via Lonely Cat / AWAL Recordings. This news comes alongside the revealing of a new video for ‘Four Leaf Clover’, directed by Odelay Films’ […]

THE KOOKS share empowering video for 'All The Time' - Watch Now
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THE KOOKS release new track ‘Four Leaf Clover’ – Listen Now

July 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Kooks today revealed ‘Four Leaf Clover’; the latest track taken from their forthcoming album Let’s Go Sunshine, which is due out on 31st August via Lonely Cat/AWAL Recordings. This follows the recent announcement of […]

THE KOOKS share empowering video for 'All The Time' - Watch Now
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THE KOOKS share empowering video for ‘All The Time’ – Watch Now

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today, The Kooks have revealed an empowering the video for ‘All The Time’. Directed by James Slater (Blossoms, Kaiser Chiefs), this is the first video from their forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’, which […]

THE KOOKS announce fifth album 'Let's Go Sunshine' and drop two new tracks 1
New Music

THE KOOKS announce fifth album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ and drop two new tracks

May 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Kooks today returns with two new songs ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’. They also announce details of their long-awaited fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’, with brash, bold, songs that mix melancholy and […]

DMA'S - Return to the UK this November
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DMA’S – Return to the UK this November

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are returning to the UK this winter as main support for The Kooks arena tour. Today they have announced headline shows at London’s Heaven on Wednesday 22nd November & Motherwell’s Centre on Wednesday 29th […]

THE KOOKS reveal video for new single 'Broken Vow' - WATCH
New Music

THE KOOKS reveal video for new single ‘Broken Vow’ – WATCH

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Today, The Kooks reveal the video for their new single ‘Broken Vow’, taken from their ‘Best Of… So Far’ compilation, released earlier this year on Virgin EMI Records. The second of two brand new tracks […]

THE KOOKS announce UK arena tour for November
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce UK arena tour for November

May 8, 2017 XS Noize

Today, seminal indie rockers The Kooks announce a UK arena tour for November, including a date at London’s SSE Arena, Wembley. The announcement follows the release of their new single ‘Be Who You Are,’ one […]

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