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          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

          Mae Stephens
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          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Ganser
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          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
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          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, […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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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KT TUNSTALL announces Elmwood Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday March 5th 2019
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KT TUNSTALL announces Elmwood Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday March 5th 2019

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall is pleased to announce a return to Belfast shores with a headline show at Elmwood Hall on Tuesday March 05th 2019. KT is due to release her new studio album ‘WAX’ […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fuzzbox - WGAF…. AWGUI! - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Fuzzbox – WGAF…. AWGUI! – Watch Now

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

WGAF…. AWGUI! ???, you know what that means dontchya?! Yes it’s We’ve Got A Fuzzbox… And We’re Gonna Use It! (Really?) Yes really! (OMG!) Most famous for their WEA released no. 5 album Big Bang! […]

IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September

September 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

Europe played an amazing show at Belfast’s ULSTER HALL on 11th September with Special guests King King as part of their walk the earth world tour. The show featured songs from the new album “Walk The […]

TOY share 2 new tracks - 'The Willo' and 'Energy' - Listen Now
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TOY share 2 new tracks – ‘The Willo’ and ‘Energy’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2018 XS Noize

Since 2010, Toy have earned a reputation as a band of integrity, virtuosity and taste, with Tom, Maxim, Dominic, Charlie and (joining in 2015) Max creating a sound that is embedded in the underground tradition, […]

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
Classic Albums

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker

September 13, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Heartbreaker is the stop-gap album that came to define a career. Released 18 years ago this month, Adams himself described it as “An amazing stroll down the back alley of my soul with some fine company.” With […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Justice - Woman Worldwide
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Justice – Woman Worldwide

September 13, 2018 Maverick Bloggs

Justice’s Woman Worldwide is a remarkable innovation in the world of live albums. Released as something of a gift for fans of the Parisian electronic duo for the ten-year anniversary of them making and performing […]

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest”

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN are back with THE STARS, THE OCEANS & THE MOON, to be released by BMG on 5 October.  The album sees the band return to their peerless back catalogue to reinterpret thirteen […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October
Gigs

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated will release their new album ‘Breaking State’ on 26th October on Grit Over Glamour Records. They embark on a UK tour from 25th October – details below, with more dates to […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
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SUEDE announce SKY ARTS documentary, ‘SUEDE: THE INSATIABLE ONES’ to air 24th Nov – Watch new trailer

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

Suede has announced that the band are the subject of a major new definitive feature-documentary.‘Suede: The Insatiable Ones’ was commissioned by Sky Arts, produced by ChristieHQ, and is a Sky Arts and BMG Films co-production. […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Menace Beach – Black Rainbow Sound

September 11, 2018 Ben P Scott

The third album from Leeds-based duo Menace Beach is a celestial treat for lovers of alternative rock. The songs on ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ show a band who have come into their own. Having always embraced […]

WILD YOUTH announce headline Belfast show @ McHughs Basement, Sunday 2nd December
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WILD YOUTH announce headline Belfast show @ McHughs Basement, Sunday 2nd December

September 11, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Sunday 02nd December 2018. Wild Youth returns with a brand-new single ‘Can’t Move On’, co-produced by Mark Sheehan […]

LEVELLERS announce 30th Anniversary UK tour
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LEVELLERS announce 30th Anniversary UK tour

September 11, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate their 30th anniversary, the Levellers have announced the One Way Of Life Tour, a 5 date full electric tour where they will be playing all the of the band’s greatest hits from their […]

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018

September 11, 2018 Clair McAllister

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus played their first Irish shows in over three years which saw them play the Ulster Hall on Monday 10th September.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
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SHOTTY HORROH Releases New Single ‘Frank & Stein’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh announces the release of a brand new single, ‘Frank & Stein,’ now available on all DSPs. The track, written and recorded in Toronto, Canada, is “one of my favourite songs [from the album] […]

WILD NOTHING Announces Feb & March European Tour
Gigs

WILD NOTHING Announces Feb & March European Tour

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Wild Nothing has today announced a run of UK & European live dates for Spring 2019, with tickets going on sale this Wednesday (12th September) at 10 am BST. The UK leg of the tour will kick […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
Gigs

DMA’S announce UK December tour

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S have today announced their return to the UK with a headline tour this December 2018 including dates at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom and the Kentish Town O2 Forum amongst others (see full […]

WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018
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WIN: Meet & Greet Tickets for HALESTORM @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Thurs 20th Sept 2018

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

US Rock band Halestorm are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 20th September 2018. The bands recent release ‘Reanimate 3.0: The Covers EP’ was released in 2017 and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Miles Hunt - 'On the Ropes' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Miles Hunt – ‘On the Ropes’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

October 5th sees the release of The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt solo album ‘The Custodian’ via Good Deeds Music, a double CD of thirty acoustic songs, written over the last four decades. Today XS Noize […]

The 1975 announce Belfast and Dublin shows in January 2019
Gigs

The 1975 announce Belfast and Dublin shows in January 2019

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019. Plus special guests Pale Waves and No Rome    Tickets for these shows will go on sale at 9am on Friday 21st September.    IRISH DATES; […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ - Watch Now
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT unveils video for new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft unveils new single ‘Surprised By The Joy’. It’s an upbeat gem of a track with rich strings, punchy drums, jangling acoustics and featuring melodic riffs & hooks centred around Ashcroft’s legendary signature vocals. The self-directed video for the […]

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