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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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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
          News

          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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Kyle Falconer
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The View’s Kyle Falconer on the Exorcism of Youth

August 10, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #141 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Kyle Falconer from The View to discuss their long-awaited new album, Exorcism of Youth. The View are back after a five-year hiatus with their […]

The Streets
News

THE STREETS announce Belfast show at The Telegraph Building in October

August 10, 2023 XS Noize

English rapper, songwriter and producer Mike Skinner has today announced the return of his music project, The Streets, with an album, a feature film and an Irish and UK tour, which includes a night in […]

Public Image Limited - End of World
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Public Image Limited – End of World

August 9, 2023 Iam Burn

Leave your television on for an hour, and you will be greeted with a barrage of world issues. Whether it’s climate change, war, extreme weather, the uprising of fascism, pollution, or the existence of ITVBe […]

Slowdive
News

SLOWDIVE share ‘the slab’ – a new track from their highly anticipated fifth album ‘everything is alive’

August 9, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Slowdive present their new track/video, ‘the slab,’ from their highly anticipated fifth album, everything is alive, out on 1st September on Dead Oceans. The album closer ‘the slab’ crashes into existence with skittering percussion, […]

The Joy Formidable
News

Welsh alternative rock trio THE JOY FORMIDABLE release new single ‘Cut Your Face’

August 9, 2023 XS Noize

Welsh alternative rock trio The Joy Formidable have released a brand new single today. Entitled ‘Cut Your Face’, it is the first of three to be issued ahead of a UK tour in September. “‘Cut […]

The Struts
News

THE STRUTS announce new album ‘Pretty Vicious’ & share video for new single ‘Too Good At Raising Hell’

August 9, 2023 XS Noize

Charismatic, quintessentially British and yet platinum-selling stars in America, The Struts have today announced their fourth studio album, which is also their first full-length release with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. The 11-track record, Pretty Vicious, […]

The Hives – The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Hives – The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons

August 8, 2023 Randall Radic

Swedish gritty garage rock/punk outfit The Hives release their first new album in more than a decade, The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, via Fuga. The title refers to the band’s fictional founder, mentor, and songwriter, […]

King Kong Company
Gigs

Waterford electronic dance band KING KONG COMPANY announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

August 8, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of their brand new single ‘The Machine’, Waterford electronic dance band King Kong Company have announced details of their headline Belfast show on Friday 3rd November 2023. With a string of Festival […]

fatboy slim
Gigs

FATBOY SLIM announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in October

August 8, 2023 XS Noize

We’ve come a long, long way together! One of dance music’s most iconic figures has announced a headline show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Friday, 20th October 2023. Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, is […]

TOM MEIGHAN
News

TOM MEIGHAN announces he will be joining NOEL GALLAGHER on his 2023 UK Arena Tour this December

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN is thrilled to announce that he will be joining Noel Gallagher on his 2023 UK Arena Tour this December. Tom Meighan released his first solo album, The Reckoning, in May. It hit the […]

Ashley McBryde
Gigs

ASHLEY MCBRYDE returns to Belfast with a show at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday 27 January

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music […]

Tyler Childers
News

TYLER CHILDERS’ announces new album ‘Rustin’ In The Rain’ & shares video for first single ‘In Your Love’

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

Rustin’ In The Rain, the new album from renowned singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers, will be released September 8th on Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records. Of the album, Childers shares, “This is a collection of […]

Armaan Malik
News

Global pop sensation ARMAAN MALIK shares video for new single ‘Sleepless Nights’

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

Global pop sensation, Armaan Malik, is set to captivate the hearts of music lovers worldwide with his new track ‘Sleepless Nights’, which follows on from previous hit singles ‘You’, ‘How Many’, ‘Control’ and the Ed […]

The Darkness
Features

Darkness on the Edge of Town – The trajectory of a touring band. From clubs to capacity

August 7, 2023 Chris Mullan

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the evening could already be considered a success. But the main event is still to come. […]

Noahfinnce
Gigs

NOAHFINNCE announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre in October

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

With two EPs already under his belt, Award-winning content creator and musician Noahfinnce is delighted to announce his debut Belfast headline show in Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday, 29th October 2023. Championing authenticity and […]

Bonnie Tyler
News

BONNIE TYLER announces 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Bonnie Tyler will release a 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’ on September 15th via Sony. It will be pressed on ruby red vinyl. ‘Faster Than The Speed […]

Brand New Friend
News

BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘Stars Bleed’ & announce Irish tour

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today (4th August), Brand New Friend release the single ‘Stars Bleed’ following their recent announcement of their forthcoming album Grandstand to be released September 15th. A song indebted to ‘Terror Twilight’ era Pavement, country artists […]

The Anchoress
News

THE ANCHORESS announces ‘Versions’ – ten re-imaginings of songs by the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure & Nirvana

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Elton John championed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) will release her album of modern reworkings, ‘Versions’ this autumn via the recently relaunched Drowned in Sound label, compiling ten re-imaginings […]

Crosses
News

††† (CROSSES) announce new album ‘Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.’ – Watch video for first single ‘Invisible Hand’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today, ††† (Crosses) —Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — release their new single “Invisible Hand.” via Warner Records. It’s the introduction to the duo’s anticipated new album Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, […]

miles kane
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Miles Kane – One Man Band

August 3, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Who wants some indie bangers? Is anyone here craving a few songs to sing along to at a festival? Perhaps some highly energetic guitar melodies to dance around in your skinny jeans? Alright, look no […]

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