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        • Natalia Imbruglia
          News

          Natalie Imbruglia announces new album ‘Algorithm’ and shares new single ‘Upside Down’

          April 29, 2026

          Natalia Imbruglia is known to millions as the star behind the global hit ‘Torn’ which remains one of the defining songs of the nineties. It started a phenomenal run of success which has included two BRIT Awards, three Grammy nominations, a Silver […]

          Picture This
          News

          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
          News

          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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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COLIN GEDDIS 'GEDZILLA' Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020
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COLIN GEDDIS ‘GEDZILLA’ Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

A show ten years in the making. Celebrating ten years since viral sensation ‘I AM FIGHTER’ was released, creator Colin Geddis brings his new show to Belfast’s biggest entertainment venue. In the last ten years, […]

C DUNCAN releases 'Health' the title track from highly anticipated third album - Listen Now
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C DUNCAN releases ‘Health’ the title track from highly anticipated third album – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the […]

SHE DREW THE GUN release new single, 'Paradise' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN release new single, ‘Paradise’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

‘Paradise’ is the new single from She Drew The Gun, available digitally now and impacting at radio on 26th April. ‘Paradise’ is the third single to be taken from the acclaimed Wirral band’s sophomore album […]

CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG today releases her new single 'Bombs Away' - Listen Now
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CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG today releases her new single ‘Bombs Away’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Charlotte Gainsbourg through Because Music has today released her new single ‘Bombs Away’. Written by Gainsbourg and Sebastian, the song is taken from her recent ‘Take 2’ EP. Gainsbourg, who played a sold-out show at […]

PALACE to release new album, ‘Life After’ on July 12th - Listen to new track ‘Martyr’ 1
Gigs

PALACE to release new album, ‘Life After’ on July 12th – Listen to new track ‘Martyr’

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

As their sold-out UK tour draws to a close tonight with a hometown show at London’s Village Underground, Palace today announce their sublime sophomore album ‘Life After’ alongside a UK tour including their biggest live […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Announce Three UK Club Shows in Support of New Album 'Social Cues' Out April 19th
Gigs

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Announce Three UK Club Shows in Support of New Album ‘Social Cues’ Out April 19th

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

Having just announced details of their hugely anticipated new album‘Social Cues’ (April 19th, Columbia Records), Cage The Elephant have confirmed they will play a short run of UK club shows this June. These dates will […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April
Gigs

PETER DOHERTY Announces Belfast Show at The Limelight 1, Friday May 3rd

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April through Strap Originals/Cargo Records. Today they announce a headline show at Limelight 1, Belfast Friday, May 3rd 2019. Tickets […]

THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, 'Inside the Rose' - Watch Video
Gigs

THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, ‘Inside the Rose’ – Watch Video

February 24, 2019 XS Noize

THESE NEW PURITANS have revealed details of their fourth studio album, INSIDE THE ROSE, set for release on 22 March 2019. Brutal and beautiful, INSIDE THE ROSE arrives six years after the critically acclaimed FIELD […]

Liverpool's WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ - Listen Now
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Liverpool’s WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ – Listen Now

February 23, 2019 XS Noize

One part German, one part Australian and two parts British, but formed and based in Liverpool, Wide Eyed Boy formed at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institue For Performing Arts [LIPA]. 2018 was spent grabbing international attention, […]

JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track 'Armatopia,' - Watch Video
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JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track ‘Armatopia,’ – Watch Video

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award is sharing a video for a brand new song, ” […]

ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, 'Fast Times'- Listen Now
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ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, ‘Fast Times’- Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his upcoming tour dates, Albert Hammond Jr has shared a new song, “Fast Times”. Speaking about the song, Hammond Jr says, “Explore the chaos. Be present without judgment and remind yourself you’ll forget […]

Mötley Crüe Announce 'The Dirt Soundtrack' from upcoming Netflix film
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Mötley Crüe Announce ‘The Dirt Soundtrack’ from upcoming Netflix film

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

The world’s most notorious rock band, Mötley Crüe announces the release of The Dirt Soundtrack that accompanies the upcoming Netflix Film The Dirt, based on the New York Times best-selling 2001 autobiography by Mötley Crüe […]

DAVID GRAY Announces Headline Belfast show @ The WATERFRONT HALL, 2nd April 2019 1
Gigs

DAVID GRAY today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

David Gray today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / […]

KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th 1
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KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Kate Bush releases a special 4 CD collection ‘The Other Sides’ on March 8, available to pre-order from today, Feb 22. ‘The Other Sides’ is the final physical instalment of the definitive catalogue remastering project […]

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date
Gigs

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today Sigrid announces her biggest headline tour to date commencing in November 2019, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo and 3Arena in Dublin, alongside huge regional venues. The Norwegian pop star is set to release her […]

TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 - Listen to track
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TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 – Listen to track

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

From his debut release in 2014, when the premiere of ‘Miracle’, produced by Just Blaze appeared on MTV and BET Jams, receiving numerous positive reviews from several renowned sites (The Source, The Hype Magazine, Revolt […]

ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten - Listen to 'Twenty Years'
Gigs

ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten – Listen to ‘Twenty Years’

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Torsten In Queereteria is the third solo album by Andy Bell (Erasure) performing as alter-ego Torsten, a semi-immortal polysexual who is destined to love many, lose many and be haunted by bittersweet memories, due to […]

STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, 'Just One Lifetime' - Watch Now
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STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, ‘Just One Lifetime’ – Watch Now

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Taken from their GRAMMY-Award-winning UK Top Ten hit album, 44/876, Sting & Shaggy have today launched a new video for their single, “Just One Lifetime, helmed by acclaimed director Joseph Khan (credits include U2, Taylor […]

EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows
News

EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Elena Tonra from Daughter has announced details of three intimate shows she will play under her solo moniker, Ex: Re. Joining Tonra on stage will be Fabian Prynn, Josephine Stephenson and Jethro Fox, with the […]

LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st
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LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

With over 250 million career streams following early tracks such as ‘Tired Of Talking’ and ‘Think About You’, a renowned performance on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ and widespread critical acclaim, LÉON is […]

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