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        • The Lilacs
          News

          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mogwai Deliver a Powerful, Full-Circle Return at Teenage Cancer Trust’s Royal Albert Hall

          March 26, 2026

          Mogwai felt like a natural fit to follow Elbow in launching the 2026 run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall. It also marked a full-circle moment — the Scottish band first […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • 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
        • 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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WATCH: TAME IMPALA Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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WATCH: TAME IMPALA Perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

The Slow Rush, Kevin Parker’s fourth album as Tame Impala was released last month to widespread acclaim. Parker scored his second #1 in Australia, his highest-selling album to date in the U.S. and U.K and […]

TWISTED WHEEL Announce third album 'Satisfying The Ritual' - out 20th March 1
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TWISTED WHEEL Announce third album ‘Satisfying The Ritual’ – out 20th March

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

The third album from Twisted Wheel represents the evolution of a band that have well and truly taken the shackles off and headed into an uncompromising wave of style matched with eclectic substance. It’s a […]

CATHOLIC ACTION share new track 'Yr Old Dad' - Listen Now 2
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CATHOLIC ACTION share new track ‘Yr Old Dad’ – Listen Now

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

Catholic Action are today sharing a brand-new track, “Yr Old Dad”, from their fast-approaching new album “Celebrated by Strangers.” Where previous singles “One of Us” and “People Don’t Protest Enough” were pointedly political – and […]

MARSICANS release video for new single 'Juliet' - Watch Now
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MARSICANS release video for new single ‘Juliet’ – Watch Now

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

Having last week made a triple whammy of announcements; releasing their brand new single – the bombastic ‘ Juliet’, announcing debut album ‘Ursa Major’ (out May 22nd through Killing Moon Records) and a run of […]

LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Announce Belfast Limelight show on Thursday 25th June 2020
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LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Announce Belfast Limelight show on Thursday 25th June 2020

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

American country rock group, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 25th June 2020. The band recently announced the release of […]

SQUAREPUSHER announces ‘Lamental’ EP
Gigs

SQUAREPUSHER announces ‘Lamental’ EP

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Following widespread acclaim for his recent album Be Up A Hello, on April 10th Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) will be opening a new chapter to this musical journey with the Lamental EP release and will also […]

IGGY POP unveils new video for 'We Are The People' - Watch Now
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IGGY POP unveils new video for ‘We Are The People’ – Watch Now

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Iggy Pop has unveiled a striking and spare new video for “We Are The People,” from his critically lauded album FREE (Loma Vista Recordings). In the wake of last week’s live rendition of the song […]

The pride of Camden Town MADNESS add L.A. Show to U.S. Tour
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The pride of Camden Town MADNESS add L.A. Show to U.S. Tour

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The pride of Camden Town will return to Southern California for the first time since Coachella 2012, when Madness overtakes the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on May 24 for a one-night-only ska/bluebeat hit parade […]

THE LEMON TWIGS Announce Third Album 'Songs For The General Public' Out 1 May 2020 1
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THE LEMON TWIGS Announce Third Album ‘Songs For The General Public’ Out 1 May 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The D’Addario brothers will return this Spring with a new Lemon Twigs album, Songs For The General Public. Their third studio release was written, recorded and produced by Brian and Michael D’Addario at their Long […]

DAMIEN JURADO Announces new album 'What's New, Tomboy?' - out 1st May 2
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DAMIEN JURADO Announces new album ‘What’s New, Tomboy?’ – out 1st May

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Artist and songwriter DAMIEN JURADO is in the midst of a creative flow that seems unstoppable, as he quickly follows up his 2019 Loose debut with the announcement of What’s New, Tomboy? – out 1st […]

KINGS OF LEON return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS ARENA on 1st July 2020
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KINGS OF LEON return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS ARENA on 1st July 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kings of Leon return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS Arena on 1st July 2020, subject to licence. This will be their first Irish show in three years. Their 7th album WALLS was […]

KING CHARLES releases new single ‘FREAK’ ahead of new album ‘OUT OF MY MIND’ 1
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KING CHARLES releases new single ‘FREAK’ ahead of new album ‘OUT OF MY MIND’

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

King Charles releases new single ‘Freak.’ It has a woozy neo-soul vibe, possessed by a far darker undercurrent… “It’s reflective of my mood and where I was…I was trying to understand what is it to […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce OK? A music and arts festival in support of mental health awareness & suicide prevention 2
Gigs

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce OK? A music and arts festival in support of mental health awareness & suicide prevention

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

A group of friends and colleagues across the local creative scene today announce a concert event at The Telegraph Building on Royal Avenue, Belfast, to raise funds for mental health and suicide awareness charities. It […]

THE JADED HEARTS CLUB release debut track 'Nobody But Me' with Miles Kane on vocals
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THE JADED HEARTS CLUB release debut track ‘Nobody But Me’ with Miles Kane on vocals

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Jaded Hearts Club are a new band featuring frontmen Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets) and Nic Cester(Jet), guitarists Graham Coxon (Blur) and Jamie Davis, plus Matt Bellamy (Muse) on bass and drummer Sean […]

RICKY GERVAIS brings his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020 1
Gigs

RICKY GERVAIS brings his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Ricky Gervais will bring his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020 as part of his international tour. Tickets priced from €44.50 including booking and facility fee go on sale […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Porridge Radio – Every Bad
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Porridge Radio – Every Bad

March 1, 2020 David Ham

Formed in Brighton in 2015, Porridge Radio are a New Wave, Post Punk, Alternative Pop quartet, fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Dana Margolin. The punk DIY ethos burns fiercely bright in Porridge Radio. A […]

EDITORS unveil stunning video for 'Upside Down' - Watch Now
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Editors at Wembley Arena, London

March 1, 2020 Michael Barron

You know a band has made it when following the release of six LP’s and a greatest hits album they can embark upon a series of arena dates. Like their debut album The Back Room, […]

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