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        • 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 […]

          The Reytons
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          The Reytons announce trailblazing world tour with Belfast show at The Telegraph Building

          April 20, 2026

          From number one albums to headlining major festivals, John Fury boxing bootcamps to band member substitutes with Gary Neville, indie juggernauts The Reytons have done it all. Against all odds, UK Music’s biggest underdogs keep […]

          madonna
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          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

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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
        • 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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POLIÇA - Share new video for 'Steady' ahead of UK tour
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POLIÇA – Share new video for ‘Steady’ ahead of UK tour

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

After releasing their new LP ‘When We Stay Alive’ last week via Memphis Industries, Poliça are sharing a new video for album standout track “Steady”. The band will be touring across the UK this month […]

SPICE GIRLS Re-release "Spice World" and "Greatest Hits" on vinyl
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SPICE GIRLS Re-release “Spice World” and “Greatest Hits” on vinyl

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

The era-defining, history-making, best-selling female group of all time today announce the re-release of Spiceworld and The Greatest Hits on vinyl – the ultimate Mother’s Day gifts. The vinyl will be available from Friday, March […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to play Eden Sessions

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have been announced as the latest headliners for the 2020 Eden Sessions. They will play at the home of the famous Biomes on Tuesday, June 23 rd 2020, accompanied by […]

RODDY WOOMBLE announces new EP and shares video for single 'Everyday Sun'
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RODDY WOOMBLE announces new EP and shares video for single ‘Everyday Sun’

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

“Everyday Sun” is a new single from Roddy Woomble, and the first taken from his forthcoming EP. The song is a hazy rumination, where observations on meaninglessness sit alongside optimism. Written alongside frequent collaborator and […]

BAT FOR LASHES Shares 'The Boys of Summer' Live EP from Earth, London
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BAT FOR LASHES Shares ‘The Boys of Summer’ Live EP from Earth, London

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, shares the live EP The Boys of Summer recorded in November 2019 at Earth, London. Following her, critically acclaimed fifth studio album Lost Girls (which came out this […]

EDITORS unveil stunning video for 'Upside Down' - Watch Now
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EDITORS unveil stunning video for ‘Upside Down’ – Watch Now

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

Having kicked off the European leg of their Greatest Hits tour in Paris last week, Editors today unveil the brand new video for ‘ Upside Down ’, the latest single from their best-of album Black […]

LILLA VARGEN reveals new song ‘Cold’ - Listen Now
Gigs

LILLA VARGEN reveals new song ‘Cold’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off a 30-date European tour with Dermot Kennedy, Northern Irish artist of the moment Lilla Vargen makes her first inroads into 2020 today with the stunning new offering, ‘Cold’. A beautifully poised, sky-reaching pop […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS released their new video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today - Watch Now
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DROPKICK MURPHYS released their new video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today – Watch Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys released their new single and video ‘Smash Shit Up’ today. ‘Smash Shit Up’ is available digitally and on limited edition coloured vinyl paired with B-side “The Bonny,” a cover of Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND share new single 'Stop The Days' - Listen Now
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BRAND NEW FRIEND share new single ‘Stop The Days’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

In anticipation of their ‘A Cure For Living’ EP this Valentines Day (via Xtra Mile Recordings), the Northern Irish alt-rockers Brand New Friend are clearly feeling the love already and today release ‘ Stop The […]

POLLY SCATTERGOOD returns with her new single 'Red' - Listen Now
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POLLY SCATTERGOOD returns with her new single ‘Red’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Polly Scattergood returns with her new single Red, the opening track of her forthcoming album ‘In This Moment.’ Written at Polly’s home studio on the Kent Coast, in stolen moments of creativity while her newborn […]

SILVERBACKS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020
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SILVERBACKS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Irish art-punk quintet Silverbacks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 22nd May 2020. Hailing from Dublin, Silverbacks are a thrilling prospect, delivering their own louche take on NYC-indebted rock. […]

MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ - Listen Now
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MORRISSEY releases new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey has today released new single ‘Love Is On Its Way Out’. The song opens with a beat that is immediately captivating. Morrissey’s timeless and distinctive vocals are provocatively hypnotising over mystical riffs that create […]

HOWIE PAYNE releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’ - Listen Now
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HOWIE PAYNE releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’ – Listen Now

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases a new single ‘Into Daylight’, the first blast of new music from the former Stands frontman since 2017’s critically praised solo album release, ‘Mountain’. The track arrives just ahead of a […]

DMA’S - Announce 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’ - Hear new single ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ 1
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DMA’S – Announce 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’ – Hear new single ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today revealed full details of their forthcoming 3rd studio album ‘THE GLOW’. It was recorded and mixed by multiple Grammy winner Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, New Order) in between Westlake Studios in […]

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS - Announce New album 'Made Of Rain' out 1st May - Hear new single 'Don't Believe' 1
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS – Announce New album ‘Made Of Rain’ out 1st May – Hear new single ‘Don’t Believe’

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

Highly influential post-punk stars, The Psychedelic Furs release their new album, their first in nearly 30 years, ‘Made Of Rain,’ through Cooking Vinyl on May 1st 2020 A single, ‘Don’t Believe,’ is available to stream […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for 'Ruthless Cupid' & announces dates in Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for ‘Ruthless Cupid’ & announces dates in Limerick, Cork, Galway & Dundalk

January 31, 2020 XS Noize

On the 24th January 2020, Ryan McMullan released his new single ‘Ruthless Cupid’, taken from the forthcoming eponymous EP. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most famous matchmaker of all time, […]

CAST Announce ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary Tour 2020 1
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CAST Announce ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary Tour 2020

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast have announced an eight-date UK tour for October 2020!! Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Cast’s debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995 (with a deluxe edition released in November […]

TAME IMPALA shares music video for 'Lost In Yesterday' - Watch Now
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TAME IMPALA shares music video for ‘Lost In Yesterday’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) will release his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush on February 14 (Interscope). Today he releases the music video for the single, “ Lost In Yesterday .” The video was directed […]

DECLAN MCKENNA Announces new album, 'Zeros' out 15th May
Gigs

DECLAN MCKENNA Announces new album, ‘Zeros’ out 15th May

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Declan McKenna is very pleased to share details of his second album, released in the Spring. Zeros is released on the 15th May 2020 through Columbia Records. It was recorded out in Nashville, produced by […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL begin UK tour this month
Gigs

THE MURDER CAPITAL begin UK tour this month

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of a breakthrough 2019 for the band, The Murder Capital begins the UK leg of their European tour on the 13th February in Leeds. The tour follows the release of their […]

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