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          The Strokes announce seventh album ‘Reality Awaits’ and share new single ‘Going Shopping’

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          Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The new single “Going Shopping” is out now. Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick […]

          U2
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          December 10
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          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

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          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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

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          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
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          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
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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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        • December 10
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          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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        • 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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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, […]

          Scouting For Girls
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          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 CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
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THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay 'Creation Stories' on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee 1
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Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay ‘Creation Stories’ on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Burning Wheel Productions have announced that Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, T2, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire) has joined the feature production Creation Stories as Executive Producer. Penned by the acclaimed novelist Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Porno, Blade Artist) […]

LARKINS Announce New Album, 'Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester' - Watch Video 2
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LARKINS Announce New Album, ‘Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester’ – Watch Video

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Larkins has announced the release of the live album Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester, due for digital release on April 19th and physically on CD, cassette and vinyl from July 5th via Good […]

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single "SHE'S A NIGHTMARE" - huge UK tour kicks off later this month
Gigs

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single “SHE’S A NIGHTMARE” – huge UK tour kicks off later this month

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood have today shared ‘She’s A Nightmare’, the latest single & video from their upcoming third album ‘In Plain Sight’ – out 24 May on their new label home, Marathon Artists. The single was given […]

LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song "Diamonds Cutting Diamonds" - Listen Now
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LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds” – Listen Now

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Lydia Ainsworth’s new record Phantom Forest is out May 10, and today she shares its third and final single, the ornate album opener “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds.” ” Lyrically, I am singing about the entrance to […]

EDITORS release 'Hallelujah (So Low)' - the second track from their forthcoming album 'The Blanck Mass Sessions'
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EDITORS release ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ – the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold out their limited edition colour vinyl of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day on Saturday, Editors today unveil the second track from the album: ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’. Fans queued overnight to […]

SAM FENDER announces debut album 'HYPERSONIC MISSILES' out 9th August 2019
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SAM FENDER announces debut album ‘HYPERSONIC MISSILES’ out 9th August 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender has announced details of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles. It is released on the 9th of August 2019. Hypersonic Missiles was written, recorded and produced at Fender’s own self-built warehouse studio in North […]

MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance
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MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

After a storming headline set at London’s Paper Dress Vintage last week, Mount Forel has announced a very special show at Ushuaia Tattoo in London’s SW6. This exclusive DIY show will only hold 40 people […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019 1
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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Irish powerhouse, And So I Watch You From Afar have announced a tenth-anniversary show of their debut album at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 22nd June 2019. The band will be playing the whole self-titled […]

Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release 'Unravelling' - Listen Now
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Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release ‘Unravelling’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish Fiction is proud to present Unravelling, the brand new single from Edinburgh alternative five-piece Mt. Doubt. Returning with their first new music of 2019, Unravelling sees Mt. Doubt working with producer Rod Jones (Idlewild, […]

BECK shares 'Saw Lightning' from forthcoming album Hyperspace - Listen Now
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BECK shares ‘Saw Lightning’ from forthcoming album Hyperspace – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Beck has offered fans a glimpse of the future today in the form of “Saw Lightning,” a stunning new track featuring Beck’s unmistakable raw acoustic slide guitar and harmonica playing. “Saw Lightning” was written and […]

SHiiVERS share clubby 'Lion's Den Remix' of 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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SHiiVERS share clubby ‘Lion’s Den Remix’ of ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio recording material for their debut EP, rising London synth-pop duo SHiiVERS pre-empt its release with a brand new track ‘Animalism’, a song that explores identity and the yearning for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana -  ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana – ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’

April 15, 2019 Millie Cox

Tash Sultana has released an incredibly stunning new song ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’. Completely self-written and produced, the song unveils a different side to the Australian artist with an enchanting and emotional, stripped back raw vocal […]

COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, 'Everybody Here Hates You' - Watch Now
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, ‘Everybody Here Hates You’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett has reunited with longtime collaborator Danny Cohen on the video for new single Everybody Here Hates You which she shares today. The award-winning director ingeniously takes us inside Barnett’s brain as it slowly […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single 'Queuejumper' - Watch Now
Gigs

THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single ‘Queuejumper’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Divine Comedy has released a video for ‘Queuejumper,’ the lead track from their new album ‘Office Politics’ which is set for release on June 7th. Inspired by a near miss on the M4 in […]

GAVIN JAMES Announces Headline ULSTER HALL Show, Saturday April 20th 2019
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

With over One Billion Streams and a 2019 Worldwide Tour, including seven sold-out Irish shows, Gavin James now returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020.  It’s been just under four years since Dublin […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The BeauBowBelles - "Weightless" - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The BeauBowBelles – “Weightless” – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Weightless is the brand new single from The BeauBowBelles. Released on 1st May, it sets a new pace and intensity for the band. “Weightless” addresses the internal struggles of an anxious mind, forever in fear […]

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show

April 14, 2019 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett plays a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Having recently toured with Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s and Lewis Capaldi. Billy has just released his […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Gallipoli
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Beirut – Hammersmith Apollo, London

April 13, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst it is perplexing, if not impossible to agree upon the genres and categories of music Beirut belong to; it is almost impossible not to ascertain that there is something captivating, unique, special and mesmerising […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats - In League with Dragons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats – In League with Dragons

April 13, 2019 Lori Gava

Prolific Indie band The Mountain Goats is releasing their 17th release, “In League with Dragons” on April 26th. The Mountain Goats founder, lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, John Darnielle has always been the nexus and driving […]

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