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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
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          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

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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
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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
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          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 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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        • Col Gerrard
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          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

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        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
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          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
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          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 […]

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Articles by Lori Gava

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Lori Gava
Lori has been with XS Noize from the beginning and contributes album reviews regularly.Fav bands/artists: Radiohead, U2, The Cure, Arcade Fire, The Twilight Sad, Beck, Foals, Sufjan StevensFav Albums: In Rainbows, Achtung Baby, Disintegration, Funeral, Sea Change, Holy Fire, Nobody Wants to be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave.
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ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie - Blackstar
Classic Albums

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – Blackstar

January 16, 2016 Lori Gava

Reviewer’s Note (I was in the midst of reviewing this album when the news was announced that David Bowie had left us. I was already enthralled with the album before his passing and would tell […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: REM - Lifes Rich Pageant
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: REM – Lifes Rich Pageant

January 11, 2016 Lori Gava

In 2016 REM’s seminal album Lifes Rich Pageant will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Reviewed in hindsight the album captured REM at a pivotal moment. It was the release where they began to shake off the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MYSTERY JETS - CURVE OF THE MOON
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mystery Jets – Curve of the Earth

January 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Indie New Prog band Mystery Jets released their fifth album, The Curve of the Earth, on January 15, 2016. The band had been working on the album since 2013 as a follow-up to their critically […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS - 'POPULAR'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE ANCHORESS – CONFESSIONS OF A ROMANCE NOVELIST

January 6, 2016 Lori Gava

What a way to begin the year?! We are barely into the New Year and already a contender for best new debut of 2016 has arrived. The bewitching and spellbinding release Confessions of a Romance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE COLOURFLIES - BEEN THERE, SEEN IT, LIVED IT, LICENSED IT
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE COLOURFLIES – BEEN THERE, SEEN IT, LIVED IT, LICENSED IT

January 4, 2016 Lori Gava

Somewhere Dave Grohl is smiling; he has frequently opined the fact that rock and roll are no longer kids picking up instruments and heading to the garage to figure it out. Instead, American Idol and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - BROOM CUPBOARD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROB BRAVERY – ESQUE

December 13, 2015 Lori Gava

The end of the year release list is commonly a bit of a desert when it comes to noteworthy original entries. The usual year end list is comprised mostly of re release deluxe boxed sets […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Beck - Sea Change
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Beck – Sea Change

December 6, 2015 Lori Gava

The early 00’s found Beck Hansen firmly established in his musical career both critically and commercially. His breakthrough album 1993’s Mellow Gold contained the evergreen hit Loser. He went further in cementing his career aspirations […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE - THINGY WINGY
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – THINGY WINGY

December 6, 2015 Lori Gava

There are few bands from the 90’s Neo Psychedelic era still active and fewer still who are as prolific as Brian Jonestown Massacre. Much of the credit for this goes to band’s founder and musical […]

A look back at the U2 / BRIAN ENO collaboration - PASSENGERS: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS 1 2
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A look back at the U2 / BRIAN ENO collaboration – PASSENGERS: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS 1

November 30, 2015 Lori Gava

For those too young to have been there and for those of us getting too old to remember, I want to pause a moment and go back to a time when U2 was not only […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS - JUNUN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SHYE BEN TZUR, JONNY GREENWOOD and the RAJASTHAN EXPRESS – JUNUN

November 22, 2015 Lori Gava

There are few who would contest that Jonny Greenwood has a true appreciation for music in all of its forms and genres. Renowned for his imaginative work on his day job in Radiohead, he also […]

THE GRAVITY DRIVE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'TESTAMENT' 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE GRAVITY DRIVE – TESTAMENT – REMIXED by ELUSIVE

November 15, 2015 Lori Gava

Fans of the duo The Gravity Drive are in for a treat. On December 4th the pair is releasing a remix of their stellar debut album Testament. The remix was produced by Elusive, a husband […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS - ONCE UPON A TIME - 30th ANNIVERSARY Deluxe Box Set
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SIMPLE MINDS – ONCE UPON A TIME – 30th ANNIVERSARY Deluxe Box Set

November 12, 2015 Lori Gava

Simple Minds’ masterwork Once Upon a Time reaches a noteworthy milestone turning 30 in October of this year. Where does time go? In many ways that question is appropriate when considering the album. Time, its passing and […]

CHEATAHS - announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CHEATAHS – MYTHOLOGIES

November 7, 2015 Lori Gava

It has been a busy year of recording and touring for the Cheatahs. In February 2015, the band released their EP, Sunne, and followed it up with Murasaki in late March. The band ended the year with their second full-length […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork - Debut
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Bjork – Debut

November 2, 2015 Lori Gava

Bjork, that one name conjures images of Bjork throughout the years, the wild child, swan dress-wearing, gamine girl and on and on. It is no exaggeration to state that Bjork is one of the most […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  JOE JACKSON - FAST FORWARD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JOE JACKSON – FAST FORWARD

October 26, 2015 Lori Gava

Renaissance man Joe Jackson is a living legend who has worked in just about every genre imaginable. On October 2, he released his 20th studio album Fast Forward. The erudite Englishman has been a musical […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS - 'POPULAR'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ANCHORESS – ‘POPULAR’

October 19, 2015 Lori Gava

Renaissance woman, and force of nature Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, aka Catherine A.D. has announced her debut album Confessions of A Romantic Novelist which is released on January 8, 2016. In the run up […]

BEACH HOUSE - Releasing New Album 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' Next Week
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BEACH HOUSE – THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS

October 17, 2015 Lori Gava

Last week fans of Beach House got an early Christmas present with the announcement that just a mere two months after the release of the spectacular “Depression Cherry” the duo would release another full length […]

JENNIE VEE confirms debut album "SPYING" to be released October 15th
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: JENNIE VEE – SPYING

October 17, 2015 Lori Gava

Toronto born NY, NY transplant  has had an exciting 18 months. Starting with her debut show in May 2014 she has followed up with opening for Manic Street Preachers on their Holy Bible Tour in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD - 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE' ÒRAN MÓR SESSION VIDEO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE TWILIGHT SAD – Òran Mór Session

October 16, 2015 Lori Gava

It would be an understatement to say that The Twilight Sad is having a spectacular year. They have gone from wondering if they should continue as a band, to a major change of fortunes with […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CITY AND COLOUR – IF I SHOULD GO BEFORE YOU

October 14, 2015 Lori Gava

Canadian singer songwriter Dallas Green adopted the moniker City and Colour as a twist on his name. He figured it was a droll way to duck confronting his name on the front of album covers. […]

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