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        • 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 […]

          Graham Coxon
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          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          da Googie
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          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single 'Andrei Rublev'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY share swirling new pop effort ‘Light At The Edge Of The World’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Psychedelic risers The Vryll Society share their swirling new pop effort Light At The Edge Of The World, offering further proof of their genre-bending versatility ahead of their debut album release this August. Combining the […]

UNIFORM Announce new album 'The Long Walk' on Sacred Bones + Share video & first single "The Walk" 1
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UNIFORM Announce new album ‘The Long Walk’ on Sacred Bones + Share video & first single “The Walk”

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Uniform hit us with their most powerful, most emotional and bleakest endeavour yet. Vocalist Michael Berdan and instrumentalist Ben Greenberg have joined forces with drummer Greg Fox (Liturgy, Zs) to perfect their vicious post-industrial dystopian […]

CANIBALES Release New EP of Blistering Mexican Rock N Roll
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CANIBALES Release New EP of Blistering Mexican Rock N Roll

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Canibales are a 4 piece Rock n Roll powerhouse based in Guadalajara, Mexico. From Jalisco’s capital city, they present the perfect mixture of heat, noise and inspiration in this 5 track Spanish language EP. Anchored […]

NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ – Watch Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

No Rome has premiered brand new track ‘Seventeen’, accompanied by a music video, which is available today via Dirty Hit. The prodigal, Manila-born singer and producer returned recently with new single ‘Do It Again’ which […]

FREYA RIDINGS shares new single 'Ultraviolet' - Listen Now
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FREYA RIDINGS shares new single ‘Ultraviolet’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Following the success of her single ‘Lost Without You’, which has now surpassed 16 million streams, Freya Ridings today shares her new single ‘Ultraviolet’ on Good Soldier Records via AWAL Recordings, which was mixed by […]

INTERVIEW: Ben Kenney of Incubus - Discusses Upcoming Irish Shows 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ben Kenney of Incubus – Discusses Upcoming Irish Shows

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Experimental electronic musician YANIMAL drops new video ‘Spirit Molecule’ – Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Experimental electronic musician YANIMAL drops new video ‘Spirit Molecule’ – Watch Now

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Experimental electronic musician Yanimal is pleased to announce details of his debut 5-track self-titled EP due this July and pre-empts its release with a new music video for ‘Spirit Molecule’. He says: “This is the […]

American Indie Rockers NULBERRY Release Their Brilliant Debut Single - Listen Now
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American Indie Rockers NULBERRY Release Their Brilliant Debut Single – Listen Now

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Nulberry is an Indie Rock band hailing from Daytona, Florida. Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Cory Lott’s complex melodies glued together with simplistic Indie-Pop vocals and dreamy synth textures creates a unique Indie-Math-Pop fusion. Lott’s influences draw heavily from […]

JOYNER LUCAS Announces Headline Show @ The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 23rd August
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JOYNER LUCAS Announces Headline Show @ The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 23rd August

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

US Rapper & Poet Joyner Lucas is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday 23rd August 2018. Lucas is readying his debut album, following his critically acclaimed mixtape 508-507-2209. […]

GANG OF FOUR Share the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP
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GANG OF FOUR Share the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Gang of Four have today released the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP. Watch the ‘Lucky’ video – also featuring Nova Twin’s Amy Love, who provides BVs on many of the tracks […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: to Release Distant Sky - Live In Copenhagen EP
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: to Release Distant Sky – Live In Copenhagen EP

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

One of the most intense and exciting live acts on the planet, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are currently headlining festivals across Europe, before crossing continents to Latin and North America for 9 dates […]

PiL Unveil THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN Documentary Trailer & UK Screening Dates
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PiL Unveil THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN Documentary Trailer & UK Screening Dates

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following the SOLD OUT screening launch and Q&A with John Lydon in London on Sunday 3rdJune, Public Image Ltd (PiL) continue their 40thanniversary celebrations with Abramorama’s announcement of the first wave of The Public Image […]

PAUL McCARTNEY To Release All-New Double A-Side Single
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PAUL McCARTNEY To Release All-New Double A-Side Single

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following a whirlwind week that saw his Instagram presence rebooted as he played one of the most intimate gigs of his storied career, Paul McCartney is done keeping the world in suspense: “I Don’t Know” […]

THE LAFONTAINES (UP Tour) Announced for McHugh's Basement, Belfast on Saturday 22nd September 2018
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THE LAFONTAINES (UP Tour) Announced for McHugh’s Basement, Belfast on Saturday 22nd September 2018

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from their UK and European tour supporting Don Broco, Scottish rockers The LaFontaines, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. The new upbeat, summer rap/rock […]

ABOVE & BEYOND Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building, Friday 9th November
Gigs

ABOVE & BEYOND Announce Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building, Friday 9th November

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

British electronic supergroup ABOVE & BEYOND is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Telegraph Building on Friday 09th November 2018. ABOVE & BEYOND are firm favourites of Northern […]

COUNTING CROWS And ALISON KRAUSS Confirmed For BluesFest 2018
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COUNTING CROWS And ALISON KRAUSS Confirmed For BluesFest 2018

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

Counting Crows and Alison Krauss are to headline 3Arena as part of this autumn’s Bluesfest. Counting Crows, the multi-million-selling folk-rockers and Alison Krauss are confirmed to play the festival on Saturday, October 27th for a […]

THE COURTESY GROUP Unveil New Track - 'One Red Stripe Across The Sky' + Announce 2nd Album
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THE COURTESY GROUP Unveil New Track – ‘One Red Stripe Across The Sky’ + Announce 2nd Album

June 18, 2018 XS Noize

The Courtesy Group release their long-awaited second album ‘2nd CITY LIQUOR’ – out 24th August 2018 on MA DOOCEY. Since its acclaimed, and BBC 6-played debut, ‘Tradesman’s Entrance’, TCG’s line-up has changed considerably, with original […]

The View's frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th
Gigs

KYLE FALCONER releases track ‘Family Tree’ to coincide with Fathers Day

June 17, 2018 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer releases 2ndsingle ‘Family Tree’, to coincide with Fathers Day. ‘Family Tree’ is arguably the song that unites the album – and the nearest blend of The View’s rambunctious anthems with Falconer’s more reflective […]

TRACK PREMIERE:  LESKA - 'Waves' featuring Darren Bancroft - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: LESKA – ‘Waves’ featuring Darren Bancroft – Listen Now

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electronic pop duo Leska drop new track ‘Waves’ featuring Darren Bancroft from We Have Band + new EP ‘Circles II’. Trained cellist who spent several years at the conservatory and self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Les Gordon quickly began to produce […]

KODALINE Announce new album 'Politics Of Living' out August 10th and new single 'Shed A Tear' out today 1
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KODALINE Announce new album ‘Politics Of Living’ out August 10th and new single ‘Shed A Tear’ out today

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

After playing to a sold-out crowd of 21,000 fans at Dublin’s Malahide Castle last Friday night, Kodaline, announce the release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Politics Of living’ out August 10th on Sony Music. […]

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