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        • Open House Festival
          News

          Open House Festival returns to Bangor with Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane and more

          April 8, 2026

          Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane, and The Tallest Man on Earth are just four of the acts performing at this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor, County Down. The Festival returns to Bangor for […]

          Jesse Roper
          News

          Jesse Roper channels indie-Americana spirit on new single ‘Green Eyed Lady’

          April 8, 2026

          Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour, his indie/Americana defined by his authenticity and an adventurous spirit that will appeal to fans of Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes and JJ Cale. A master at connecting his personal […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes announce seventh album ‘Reality Awaits’ and share new single ‘Going Shopping’

          April 7, 2026

          Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The new single “Going Shopping” is out now. Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick […]

  • 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

          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
        • 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
        • 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, […]

          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 […]

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Deniece Pearson
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80s legend/5 Star’s Deniece Pearson drops new single ‘Evolution X’

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

80s icon Deniece Pearson reveals another taste of her forthcoming new album ‘Free-Queen-See’ (out this summer), with her electrifying new single ‘Evolution X’ complete with remixes out now. With nods to early 00s pop, ‘Evolution […]

Enter Shikari @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

February 12, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Enter Shikari, currently one of the most triumphant British rock bands, took centre stage at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena as part of their “A Kiss For The Whole World” tour. The concert unfolded with a spectacle […]

The Go! Team
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Go! Team at Camden Roundhouse

February 12, 2024 Michael Barron

Amid numerous peculiar predictions for 2024, this year also commemorates two decades since the mid-noughties era. Specifically, it marks the twenty-year milestone since the formation of Brighton-based band The Go! Team, and the release of […]

Picture This
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PICTURE THIS announce Voodoo, Belfast show on Sunday 10th March

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This, has announced an intimate Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 10th, March 2024, to celebrate their new album Parked Car Conversations; the album will feature the singles […]

IN FOCUS// Miles Kane at the Electric Ballroom, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Miles Kane at the Electric Ballroom, London

February 12, 2024 Denise Esposito

Miles Kane embarked on a UK headline tour culminating with two nights at the Electric Ballroom in London.                       Following the release of his fifth […]

The Dead South – Chains & Stakes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dead South – Chains & Stakes

February 12, 2024 Iam Burn

It has been five years since The Dead South released their last album of their own work. There’s been a lot happening in that time, both for the band and the wider world. Although Easy […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Thursday 27th June 2024

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain, is pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belsonic, on Thursday, 27th June 2024, with special guest Rag’n’Bone […]

Chameleons
Gigs

Legendary Manchester band CHAMELEONS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

The atmospheric pop band the Chameleons formed in Manchester, England, in 1981 from the ashes of a number of local groups: vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess began with the Cliches, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding arrived […]

AC/DC
Gigs

The world’s greatest rock n roll band AC/DC announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

AC/DC, the legendary multi-million-selling band, have thrilled millions of fans by announcing the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour today. The ‘POWER UP’ tour, named for their latest studio album, which reached #1 in 21 countries, will […]

Belfast TradFest
Gigs

Belfast TradFest announces St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest presents two of the finest traditional acts on the planet, Frankie Gavin & Dé Dannan and Karen Matheson & Donald Shaw, for a St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, […]

KEYSIDE
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Liverpool four-piece KEYSIDE release new single ‘Turn Back the Time’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

KEYSIDE are front and centre of the burgeoning Liverpool scene that is revitalising the city’s sound, with a set ready for “the fresh fields of festival season” (Liverpool Noise) that has lit up Liverpool’s O2 […]

Sister Bliss
News

Faithless icon SISTER BLISS returns with uplifting house cut ‘Do It Right’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

One of the most successful British dance artists of the past 25 years, a true trailblazer and one of the musical forces behind Faithless, Sister Bliss returns with an uplifting new house cut, “Do It […]

sophie ellis bextor
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares PNAU remix of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a PNAU remix of one of her most loved and successful songs ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, which recently charted back in the UK Singles Chart at #2, remaining at the same […]

Arcade Fire
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE Announce ‘Funeral’ 20th Anniversary Show at Malahide Castle, Dublin

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Arcade Fire announces a unique concert event in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, “Funeral”, at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on 7th July 2024. In what promises to be a memorable night for […]

vampire weekend
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND to release new album ‘Only God Was Above Us’ on April 5th

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Only God Was Above Us, the fifth studio album — and first in five years — from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio and Chris Tomson, is due out April 5 from Columbia Records. Inspired […]

Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution

February 8, 2024 Randall Radic

Hailing from Austin, Texas, country music artist Ellis Bullard unveils his latest album, Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution, through the Feels So Good Records label. Reflecting on the album, Bullard passionately states, “This record encapsulates […]

Autumn Kings
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Autumn Kings’ Guitarist Jake Diab talks about the Band’s DIY Ethos

February 8, 2024 Randall Radic

Detroit-based rock trio Autumn Kings recently released their single/music video, “Sleep When I’m Dead,” an assertion of pure resolve to do whatever it takes to hit the target. “Sleep When I’m Dead” is a rallying […]

Crowded House
News

CROWDED HOUSE return with joyful new single ‘Oh Hi’

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

ARIA Hall of Fame luminaries Crowded House have just returned with their joyful single ‘Oh Hi’ – produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco). ‘Oh Hi’ is a friendly tune with […]

Starsailor
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STARSAILOR release their new single ‘Dead On The Money’

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Starsailor shares new single “Dead On The Money”, “a song about being flat broke but full of hope,” says Walsh, “although I like the fact it means exactly right too. Like knowing deep down you’re […]

Yellowcard + Hammock - A Hopeful Sign
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Yellowcard + Hammock – A Hopeful Sign

February 8, 2024 Stuart Evans

Yellowcard leaves their pop-punk sound on the floor and taps into the world of Nashville’s ambient post-rock duo Hammock to reinvent and reimagine some of their most memorable songs.   Having spent most of 2023 […]

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