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        • The Complete Singles
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          INSPIRAL CARPETS share The Go! Team Remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’

          February 6, 2023

          INSPIRAL CARPETS have shared The Go! Team’s new remix of ‘This Is How It Feels’ ahead of the release of The Complete Singles, an album compiling all of the Manchester band’s 24 singles to date. […]

          The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          The Waeve
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Waeve – The Waeve

          February 2, 2023

          The Waeve sees Blur‘s Graham Coxon team up with Rose Elinor Dougall, of The Pipettes, to release their debut eponymous collection of ten songs that travel through genres. Elements of jazz, punk and rock combine […]

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 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

          Eliza Carthy
          Live Reviews

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

          February 6, 2023

          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. […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland

          February 4, 2023

          My first act after arriving at The Fire Station was to indulge myself in a spot of reminiscing. Back in the mid-1990s, we were treated to a great collection of female-fronted rock bands: Elastica with […]

        • 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// The Subways at Scala, London
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Subways at Scala, London

          February 4, 2023

          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 […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

  • Gigs
        • The 1975
          Gigs

          THE 1975 announced as ambassadors of Record Store Day UK

          February 6, 2023

          Record Store Day UK is very proud to announce that The 1975 are this year’s official ambassadors. Off the back of their fifth consecutive UK number-one album, a sell-out world tour and three 2023 Brit […]

          Nell Mescal
          Gigs

          NELL MESCAL announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd

          February 6, 2023

          One of Irelands’ most exciting rising talents, Nell Mescal kicks off her year with new single ‘Homesick’, released via LAB Records and by announcing a headline show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 2nd […]

          bdrmm
          Gigs

          BDRMM sign to Rock Action & announce their anticipated second album ‘I Don’t Know’

          February 6, 2023

          Following the release of 2020’s widely-acclaimed debut LP “Bedroom”, and a clutch of hotly-received singles since, today the Hull based shoegaze quartet bdrmm return with the news that they have signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • The Slow Readers Club
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie on new album ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’

          February 3, 2023

          In episode #116 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Slow Readers Club‘s Aaron Starkie to talk about their new record ‘Knowledge Freedom Power’ out on February 24th, 2023. Nothing – […]

          Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

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WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 album Blue Weekend
New Music

WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 album Blue Weekend

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced the BLUE LULLABY EP, lullaby versions of selected songs from their UK #1 and Mercury Prize-nominated third album Blue Weekend. The EP, which features stripped-down versions of songs from the album, […]

WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022 1
News

BRITs 2022 Group Of The Year winners WOLF ALICE to play headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

Wolf Alice beat strong competition from Coldplay, Little Mix, D-Block Europe and London Grammar to win Group Of The Year, at last nights BRIT Awards 2022. Due to demand, Wolf Alice will play a headline […]

WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022 1
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WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

Wolf Alice confirm rescheduled details for their two 3Olympia Theatre shows – and add BELFAST show due to demand at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022. Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
Reviews

The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
Gigs

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a string of intimate shows in the UK as part of The National Lottery Revive Live campaign, which aims to help revive the grassroots music scene following the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – Blue Weekend

June 3, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Wolf Alice suffered from a very rare form of second album syndrome… They won the Mercury Prize with 2017’s Visions of a Life. That success understandably heightened expectations around the band, but rather than follow […]

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single 'No Hard Feelings' -  Watch Now!
Gigs

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘No Hard Feelings’ – Watch Now!

May 11, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have released their new track NO HARD FEELINGS, a delicate ballad striking the balance between emotional complexity and direct songwriting. The track is the third to be taken from their forthcoming album, BLUE […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
Gigs

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘Smile’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE, Britain’s best band, have released their uncompromising new single SMILE. The track was inspired by lead singer ELLIE ROWSELL’s desire to fight back against those who try to define her and is the […]

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single 'Echoing'
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize – March 2021

March 22, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The March 2021 edition features tracks from James, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Imelda May, Noel […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
Gigs

WOLF ALICE announce a UK and Ireland tour for January 2022

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a BLUE WEEKEND tour for January 2022, their first headline shows since 2018. The tour will see the band performing songs from their eagerly-anticipated third album BLUE WEEKEND, including the evocative […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
New Music

WOLF ALICE announce new album ‘Blue Weekend’ – Watch video for first single ‘The Last Man on Earth’

February 24, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE, one of Britain’s most revered bands and winner of the Mercury Prize 2018 for their last album Visions of a Life, have announced their highly anticipated third album, BLUE WEEKEND, due for release […]

WOLF ALICE announced as winner of 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year
Gigs

WOLF ALICE announced as winner of 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year

September 21, 2018 XS Noize

The second WOLF ALICE album, VISIONS OF A LIFE, was last night announced as the winner of the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album of The Year at a ceremony at the Eventim Apollo in […]

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap 12
Features

FEATURE: Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap

September 8, 2018 Julie Blore-Bizot

Rock en Seine Day 3 – It’s a Wrap After three days and 90,000 attendees, Rock en Seine came to a satisfying close on a not-so-lazy Sunday in Paris.  Our final day focus will be […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
New Music

WOLF ALICE have been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize Album Of The Year

July 27, 2018 XS Noize

Wolf Alice have been shortlisted for the Mercury Prize Album Of The Year for the second time, for their acclaimed second album Visions Of A Life. After debuting at number two in the UK charts, […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Videos

WOLF ALICE have released a video for ‘Sadboy’ – Watch Now!

March 5, 2018 XS Noize

Wolf Alice have released a video for ‘Sadboy’, a track taken from their latest album Visions Of A Life. In the video, singer Ellie Rowsell delivers a strong performance in which we follow her journey […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE nominated for a BRIT Award for a second time

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Wolf Alice have been nominated for British Group at The BRIT Awards 2018, the second time the band have been nominated following their shortlisting for British Breakthrough Act in 2016. Wolf Alice’s nomination caps a […]

LIVE REVIEW: Wolf Alice at Olympia Theatre, Dublin 3
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Wolf Alice at Olympia Theatre, Dublin

November 29, 2017 Miguel Ruiz

Wolf Alice surely can rock. From an appealing ordinary indie rock band to something unconventionally beautiful, this North London band has fed their music wolf with something that provided them with a strong personality, solid […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
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WIN: Tickets to see WOLF ALICE in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 27 November 2017

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, the band recently released their brilliant second album new album Visions Of A Life and a run of shows worldwide, including a UK […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE to play Belfast’s famous ULSTER HALL on 27 November

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, will play a run of shows worldwide, including a UK & European tour for the autumn in support of their brilliant new album […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – ‘Visions of Life’

October 3, 2017 Lori Gava

There are duel occurrences that inform the band Wolf Alice’s second release “Visions of Life”. The first being the disorienting effect of success that their debut LP 2015’s “My Love is Cool” brought to the […]

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