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        • Tricky
          News

          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 […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

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          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 […]

        • 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

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

          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
          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 […]

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IN FOCUS// The Chats, Chubby & The Gang and Dennis Cometti @ Rock City, Nottingham 8
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IN FOCUS// The Chats, Chubby & The Gang and Dennis Cometti @ Rock City, Nottingham

March 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Australian punk rock band The Chats brought their explosive energy to the Rock City. Two fellow punk rock bands – Dennis Cometti and Chubby & The Gang – warmed up the crowd before the headliners […]

FONTAINES D.C. announces UK & Ireland Tour this November & December 2022
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FONTAINES D.C. announces UK & Ireland Tour this November & December 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Singular artists proudly present Fontaines D.C. Irish and UK National Tour 2022. Taking place in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Derry, and Belfast this November and December 2022. Last month, Fontaines D.C. released a second track from […]

GEORGE COSBY shares the video for new single ‘Lonely Heartbeats’ - Watch Now
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GEORGE COSBY shares the video for new single ‘Lonely Heartbeats’ – Watch Now

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Narrating the bliss and brittleness of romantic turbulence through a soundtrack of cultured pop, George Cosby is emerging as an artist with his own distinct style. That broad appeal has been supported with a Radio […]

CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin
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CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Clannad is celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the exciting announcement of a farewell Dublin show date in 3Arena Dublin, Friday 9th December 2022. Proudly presented by Singular Artists. Speaking about the upcoming Dublin […]

MACHINE GUN KELLY brings his 'Mainstream Sellout Tour' to Dublin’s 3Arena on 9th October 2022
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MACHINE GUN KELLY brings his ‘Mainstream Sellout Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on 9th October 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Machine Gun Kelly has announced his international Mainstream Sellout Tour. The multi-platinum selling artist’s first-ever arena tour will also feature a special hometown stadium performance in Cleveland, OH at FirstEnergy Stadium, the largest venue […]

FUTURE ISLANDS announce new UK & European tour dates
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FUTURE ISLANDS announce new UK & European tour dates

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their first UK tour since 2018, Future Islands have announced further headline shows for this Autumn. The Baltimore quartet of Gerrit Welmers, Michael Lowry, Samuel T. Herring and William Cashion will continue their […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce summer show at Dublin's 3 Arena on Friday 1st July 2022
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce summer show at Dublin’s 3 Arena on Friday 1st July 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following their sensational sold-out shows at St Anne’s Park, Malahide Castle and the RDS, Nile Rodgers & CHIC make a highly anticipated return to Dublin this summer. The legendary band is bringing their spectacular live […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Slow Down Molasses - Street Haunting
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Slow Down Molasses – Street Haunting

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Slow Down Molasses release ‘live from the dusty floor’ video and announce a UK tour in the Spring. Confronting bristling anxious energy with highly-pronounced pop edges, Slow Down Molasses have never been shy about traversing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Placebo – Never Let Me Go
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Placebo – Never Let Me Go

March 20, 2022 Sandra Blemster

Vocalist and guitarist Brian Molko and bassist Stefan Olsdal who make up Placebo, return, this time as a duo, following the departure of drummer Steve Forrest in 2015. It’s been almost nine years since they […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sea Girls - Homesick
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sea Girls – Homesick

March 20, 2022 Michael Barron

Known as the up and coming London band included in MTV Push’s Ones To Watch 2020 shortlist after supporting the Foals 2019 Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost World Tour in Russia and Ukraine. Sea […]

INTERVIEW: Band of Skulls' Russell Marsden discusses new 'Marsden & Richardson' project 1
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INTERVIEW: Band of Skulls’ Russell Marsden discusses new ‘Marsden & Richardson’ project

March 20, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #74 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Russell Marsden, one half of Band Of Skulls duo Marsden & Richardson. Russell Marsden and Emma Richardson first started writing songs together […]

IN FOCUS// The Weather Station at The Black Box, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Weather Station at The Black Box, Belfast

March 20, 2022 Bernie McAllister

In support of the new album Ignorance and How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars, The Weather Station are currently on a whistle-stop tour of the UK & Ireland as part of […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Dead South at Shepherds Bush Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Dead South at Shepherds Bush Empire

March 20, 2022 Michael Barron

Despite band members joining and re-joining in recent years, this four-piece folk-bluegrass band has made it through to see their tenth year, release new EPs, and most importantly, return to the UK to perform a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Geneviève Racette – Satellite
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Geneviève Racette – Satellite

March 18, 2022 Randall Radic

Québécois folk-pop artist Geneviève Racette releases her brand-new album, Satellite, a nine-track collection of songs revealing tales of contemplation and self-discovery filtered through the progression of love. Her third LP, Satellite, stirs up echoes of […]

JAMES BLUNT teams up with JASON ZHANG for a special collaborative version of the sensational single 'Adrenaline'
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JAMES BLUNT teams up with JASON ZHANG for a special collaborative version of the sensational single ‘Adrenaline’

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

British icon James Blunt has teamed up with Jason Zhang, one of China’s most accomplished music stars, for a special collaborative version of the sensational single “Adrenaline” – released via Warner Music Group. This special […]

WARPAINT shares the video for their latest single 'Champion' from new album 'Radiate Like This' 2
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WARPAINT shares the video for their latest single ‘Champion’ from new album ‘Radiate Like This’

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrated L.A. quartet Warpaint shares the video for their latest single, “Champion,” today, taken from Radiate Like This, their first full length in six years, out May 6. “Being apart it was a little tricky […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Rodney Cromwell - Memory Box
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Rodney Cromwell – Memory Box

March 18, 2022 David McElroy

Rodney Cromwell, the alter ego of Happy Robots label boss Adam Cresswell, returns this week with his long-awaited second album, Memory Box. It picks up from where its predecessor, Age Of Anxiety, left off. With Memory […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE surprise drops new track ‘KING’
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 30th November 2022

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

After her short run of intimate UK shows sold out within minutes of going on sale this week, Florence + the Machine has announced her album tour for November which will take place in the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo - Lonestar
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TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo – Lonestar

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Vietnamese- American school teacher, Monét Ngo is making his artist debut with his infectious coming of age sounding single ‘Lonestar’. Creating the music “he wishes he could have listened to as he grew up”, Monét […]

Top names from the global music industry to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ next month 1
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Top names from the global music industry to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ next month

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ on Thursday 21 April 2022. A Belfast City Council initiative, the conference will include panel discussions, music sessions, workshops and speed networking events, as […]

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