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        • Beck
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          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

          ASH
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          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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

          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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          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. […]

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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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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MILES KANE Announces 12-date Winter Headline Tour
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MILES KANE Announces 12-date Winter Headline Tour

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Following an intimate and rip-roaring UK club tour with his explosive new band that included two sold-out shows at Moth Club, Miles Kane has announced 12 further UK dates for this winter including a show […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Junkerry - 'Miss Baker's Ride' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Junkerry – ‘Miss Baker’s Ride’ – Watch Now

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Junkerry is taking a different path to many musicians, she collaborates with visual artists and tech companies to create contemporary music based art projects. The Junkerry ethos is to merge artistic disciplines and genres, to […]

THE VAMPS Announce Belfast Show @ The SSE Arena, Tuesday 28th May 2019
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THE VAMPS Announce Belfast Show @ The SSE Arena, Tuesday 28th May 2019

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

The Vamps are certainly having a busy summer! Fresh from a US promo tour where they performed on some of the biggest TV shows in America, they now return to the UK with the announcement […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL Announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 21st November 2018

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band The Coral are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018. The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lúlla - 'Suffer' (Nude Disco Remix)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lúlla – ‘Suffer’ (Nude Disco Remix)

July 6, 2018 XS Noize

Synth-pop duo Lúlla, DJ / producer Vern from Nude Disco & Icelandic singer/songwriter Heidrun Bjornsdottir, are pleased to announce the release of their brand new single ‘Suffer’ due this July via Nude Disco Records. They […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Henri - 'Last Dance' feat Imogen Rose
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TRACK PREMIERE: Henri – ‘Last Dance’ feat Imogen Rose

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Following her release on Anjunadeep earlier this year, DJ, producer and songwriter Henri makes her return with “Last Dance.” The track is laced with cinematic emotion with the ethereal Imogen Rose’s piercingly high haunting vocal […]

DEAF HAVANA reveal video for single SINNER from new album RITUALS
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DEAF HAVANA reveal video for single SINNER from new album RITUALS

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Deaf Havana can today reveal the official video for Sinner. This is the first single taken from Rituals, their forthcoming album which is out on August 3rd via SO recordings. Sinner has already received great […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dan Bettridge 'Memphis, TN' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dan Bettridge ‘Memphis, TN’ – Listen Now

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

Dan Bettridge is an artist whose output has defied rigid classification as soul, rock or country. Bettridge stands up with the kind of growl and swagger you’d expect from a singer-songwriter twice his age. In […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of BRAND NEW FRIEND - "We made an album by accident"
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Unveil Video for New Single ‘Why Are You So Tired?’ + Live Dates

July 5, 2018 XS Noize

With 2018 proving to be their busiest year so far, Northern Irish quartet BRAND NEW FRIEND continue through the summer with the release of a new single ‘WHY ARE YOU SO TIRED?’ today 5th July. […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 2
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MENACE BEACH Share Video for ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ feat: Brix Smith – Watch Now

July 4, 2018 XS Noize

After recently announcing their new album ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ is set for release August 31st via Memphis Industries, Leeds-based Menace Beach are sharing a new video for the lead single, which features vocals from Brix […]

UGLY KID JOE 'America’s Least Wanted' 25th Anniversary Tour Comes To Belfast’s Limelight 1
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UGLY KID JOE ‘America’s Least Wanted’ 25th Anniversary Tour Comes To Belfast’s Limelight 1

July 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ugly Kid Joe will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their ‘America’s Least Wanted’ album with a Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 04th September 2018. The band will perform the album in its […]

DMA'S reveal new live acoustic video for ‘IN THE AIR’ - Watch Now
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DMA’S release acoustic version of ‘In The Air’ – Watch Now

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have today released an acoustic version of the track ‘In The Air’. Their purity and command of songcraft is on vivid display throughout this version. It’s a beautiful ballad, with sweeping production, […]

FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Tuesday 02nd October 2018 at Voodoo. The band who release their new album ‘Sum Of All Your Parts’ in September 2018 […]

MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD announce With Animals, due 24th August on Heavenly Recordings, plus UK live dates
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MARK LANEGAN & DUKE GARWOOD share video for “With Animals”

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

With their second album With Animals due for release 24th August via Heavenly Recordings, Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood unveil the LP’s deep and brooding title track as a single. Mark Lanegan says of the […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG returning to stages in December

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

Following a heady support slot on Friday night for Shed Seven at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl, The Twang today announce their return to the stage with headline shows planned for December 2018. Playing just a handful […]

THE DOORS ALIVE Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Saturday 10th November 2018
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THE DOORS ALIVE Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Saturday 10th November 2018

July 2, 2018 XS Noize

The Doors Alive are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday 10th November 2018. The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as […]

PALE WAVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Elmwood Hall on Friday 5th October
The Listening Post

PALE WAVES unveil new track ‘Noises’ – Listen Now

July 1, 2018 XS Noize

Pale Waves today unveiled new track ‘Noises’. This follows the release of their latest single ‘Kiss’ and comes in the wake of a string of tour announcements for the UK, Europe, Ireland and North America, […]

CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG shares self-directed video for 'Sylvia Says' - Watch Now
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CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG shares self-directed video for ‘Sylvia Says’ – Watch Now

June 29, 2018 XS Noize

Charlotte Gainsbourg shares the self-directed music video for ‘Sylvia Says,’ one of the many striking tracks from her celebrated new album ‘Rest’ available on Because Music. The video, out today, arrives following the release of […]

BLACK HONEY Announce self titled debut album - Listen to track
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BLACK HONEY Announce self titled debut album – Listen to track

June 29, 2018 XS Noize

Welcome to ‘Black Honey’, the self-titled debut album today announced by the UK’s best-rising band due for release on September 21st. Listen to album opener ‘Only Hurt The Ones I Love’ – below. Bursting out […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares Video for “PLAYTHING” - Watch Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Shares Video for “PLAYTHING” – Watch Now

June 29, 2018 XS Noize

Over the past few years of her illustrious and unpredictable career, Roísín Murphy has steered every creative element, and the key to this is her music videos. Across the albums “Hairless Toys” and “Take Her […]

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