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          U2 unveil new 6-track ‘Easter Lily’ EP

          April 3, 2026

          Island Records today announce the release of ‘U2 – Easter Lily’ EP, a new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  With recording sessions for a new studio album ongoing, ‘Easter Lily’ EP comes as a second, separate, […]

          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 […]

          Kasabian
          News

          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

  • Reviews
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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 […]

        • 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 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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The best shots of the latest gigs from our super snappers.

IN FOCUS// Primal Scream @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Primal Scream @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 11, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Glaswegian Rock Legend’s Primal Scream with support from Dublin Based Group Somebody’s Child, took to the stage at Belfast’s Ulster Hall to deliver exactly what it said on the Tin, Maximum Rock and Roll. Take […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists @ Manchester Ritz 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists @ Manchester Ritz

December 10, 2019 Clair McAllister

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists played an amazing show at Manchester Ritz, on 09/12/19. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on […]

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol - Reworked Tour @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol – Reworked Tour @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast

December 9, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Snow Patrol was one of the first artists that I experienced in the first stages of my musical journey and tonight they took not only me but the entire Waterfront Hall on a journey both […]

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Aaron Shanley + Taylor Johnson + Jaxson + I Am Muir @ The Sunflower Pub, Belfast 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Aaron Shanley + Taylor Johnson + Jaxson + I Am Muir @ The Sunflower Pub, Belfast

November 24, 2019 Bernie McAllister

The second instalment of collaboration gigs between XS Noize and Tin Man Heart brought a stellar line up of acts to Belfast’s Sunflower Bar on 22nd November. This time focusing on singer/songwriters, Aaron Shanley, Taylor Johnson […]

IN FOCUS: Lewis Capaldi @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Lewis Capaldi @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 23, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s a cold November’s night with the rain beating down and the wind ready to cut you in two, but with one of the hottest act’s of 2019 about to take the stage in front […]

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds

November 20, 2019 Clair McAllister

One of the UK’s finest artists of the last decade, Jake Bugg played an amazing show at O2 Academy Leeds on Tuesday 19th November where he road-tested new songs alongside firm fan favourites from his […]

IN FOCUS// Black Star Riders - Live Acoustic Set and Signing - HMV Belfast 8
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Black Star Riders – Live Acoustic Set and Signing – HMV Belfast

October 17, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Having always been a fan of Acoustic/Unplugged set’s, It wasn’t a hard task at all to make my way down to HMV Belfast to listen to some raw and unplugged material from Black Star Rider’s. […]

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October

October 8, 2019 Bernie McAllister

The Divine Comedy played a brilliant show last night at Belfast, Ulster Hall in support of their brilliant new album ‘Office Politics’. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.         […]

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019 13
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019

September 29, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Dublin quartet Inhaler played a brilliant show last night at Voodoo, Belfast. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.                         Inhaler are: […]

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019 7
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IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019

September 15, 2019 Lee Campbell

Peter Hook & The Light brought their “Technique & Republic Tour to Belfast on Saturday 14th September 2019. Having toured the albums from Hooky’s previous bands Joy Division and New Order for almost eight years […]

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh's Basement, Belfast 6
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh’s Basement, Belfast

September 8, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s a Thursday night, and three incredible acts are sound-checking for a (literal!) underground gig in the depths of McHugh’s Basement. Sitting on the sidelines and watching the warmup you can learn a lot about […]

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast 14
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast

August 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

With another Emotional Rollercoaster of a Gig under it’s belt, CHSq took the crowd on quite the journey last night with Local Lass, ROE hitting us with song’s that reached out to those in the […]

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast

August 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Show’s like this are a treat, from beginning to end with an outstanding performance from the incredibly humble, down to earth LYRA who opened the night with a rich weave of humor, grace and style, […]

IN FOCUS// Madness + Ian Broudie & the Lightning Seeds @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Madness + Ian Broudie & the Lightning Seeds @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 21, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Camden Ska Legend’s Madness took to the stage in Belfast’s iconic Custom House Square last night with a sea of fez’s greeting them. Our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night.     […]

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast 9
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast

August 20, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Foo Fighters played an amazing show at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast last night, August 19th 2019.  Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.                 […]

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th

July 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Belfast got an education on Southern Grunge when Black Stone Cherry arrived on Thursday, July 18th at the Ulster Hall with a no-nonsense hardcore set that really showed those city-slickers how Grunge is served Kentucky […]

IN FOCUS// KT Tunstall at St Malachy's Church, Castlewellan 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// KT Tunstall at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan

July 18, 2019 Lee Campbell

KT Tunstall played a brilliant gig at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan last night. This was the opening night of the Soma Festival. Runs from 17th-21st July in Castlewellan and surrounding areas of County Down. This […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner @ King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, Scotland

July 8, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner, renowned for his ingrained fan loyalty and passion for live shows, scheduled a last-minute show in Glasgow’s legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut on 06/07/19, following the cancellation of The Electric Fields Festival, […]

IN FOCUS// TAKING BACK SUNDAY @ Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019 1
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IN FOCUS// TAKING BACK SUNDAY @ Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019

June 17, 2019 Lee Campbell

Taking Back Sunday played an amazing show in Belfast at Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019. Lee Campbell was on hand to take these fantastic live images.            

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield

June 1, 2019 Clair McAllister

Slam Dunk started out as a pop-punk club night at The Cockpit, Leeds in the early ’00s.  Out of the success of the club night, Slam Dunk started putting on international touring artists from the […]

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