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        • Natalia Imbruglia
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          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
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          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 
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          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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
        • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          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 […]

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THE SLOW SHOW release their new song 'Anybody Else Inside' from their new album, STILL LIFE - out February 4th, 2022 1
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THE SLOW SHOW release their new song ‘Anybody Else Inside’ from their new album, STILL LIFE – out February 4th, 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) – out on 4th February. The four-piece who first formed in […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single 'The Best Mistakes' - taken from 'Charmed Life - The Best of The Divine Comedy' out Feb 4th 1
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THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single ‘The Best Mistakes’ – taken from ‘Charmed Life – The Best of The Divine Comedy’ out Feb 4th

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Having completed his third full decade as a recording artist and announcing the treasure trove that is ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ out February 4th 2022 – Neil Hannon today drops […]

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 'An Evening With' headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022
Gigs

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV ‘An Evening With’ headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated US singer-songwriter and musician, Gregory Alan Isakov is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th February 2022. Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-folk […]

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ - Hear first single ‘Snail I’
New Music

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ – Hear first single ‘Snail I’

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Following up the release of her highly-praised 2020 debut album ‘Alchemy’, Tara Nome Doyle is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Snail I’, taken from her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Værmin’ (pronounced Vermin). […]

Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022 1
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Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Melodic rapper Aminé, who recently released TWOPOINTFIVE, has announced “The Best Tour Ever,” which comes to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022. He first gained notability for his commercial debut single, “Caroline”, which […]

EDDIE VEDDER announces new album 'Earthling' - Hear new single ‘The Haves’
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EDDIE VEDDER announces new album ‘Earthling’ – Hear new single ‘The Haves’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Eddie Vedder announces the release date for his highly anticipated new album Earthling available on February 11th via Seattle Surf/Republic Records. In addition, today he has released the second song from the upcoming album […]

MARILLION announce new album 'An Hour Before It’s Dark' - Hear first single 'Be Hard On Yourself' 1
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MARILLION announce new album ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ – Hear first single ‘Be Hard On Yourself’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Marillion’s 20th studio album “An Hour Before It’s Dark” on March 4th, 2022. A first peak into the album is available as of now with the single […]

IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022 1
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IRON MAIDEN announce full line-up for BELSONIC 2022

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN are pleased to announce that special guests, Shinedown plus Airbourne and Tempt will join them when they return to Northern Ireland next year to headline Belfast’s Belsonic in Ormeau Park on Monday, June […]

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’
Gigs

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for new single ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Fickle Friends have consistently continued to fuel expectation for the January 14th release of their second album ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’ with a bold and accomplished run of recent tracks. Those songs have already […]

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT
New Music

SEEB share the new single ‘Sweet Dreams & Dynamite’ Featuring NINA NESBITT

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Having first made a name for themselves with a phenomenal 2 billion streams for their smash hit remix of Mike Posner’s ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza’, Norwegian duo Seeb’s journey has included huge remixes […]

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for 'Tomorrow's Screams' - Watch Now
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PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM release video for ‘Tomorrow’s Screams’ – Watch Now

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have released the official video for “Tomorrow’s Screams”. The video arrives ahead of their UK & EIRE Headline Tour that kicks […]

SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize 1
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SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize returned to the Ulster Hall last night for a live showcase of some of the best music artists we have to offer. The event, which was organised by the Oh Yeah […]

FATHERSON announce new album 'Normal Fears' - Hear first single 'Normal People' 2
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FATHERSON announce new album ‘Normal Fears’ – Hear first single ‘Normal People’

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

Fatherson are back, but not as you know them. Today, the Glaswegian three-piece have announced details of “Normal Fears”, their first album in three years. The album is a lush lesson in letting go. Gorgeous, […]

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022
Gigs

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2004 when Garth Brooks announced he was stepping away from music to spend more time with his children, he famously told the crowd at his final concert at the Spirt Center in the US […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO announces surprise new album ‘The Atlas Underground Flood’ – Released on December 3rd

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following the October release of his critically acclaimed album, The Atlas Underground Fire, rock ‘n’ roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello surprised fans today with the announcement of his latest project, a sister […]

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ – Hear first single ‘The Liar’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After blazing a trail with 2020s critically acclaimed Good Luck Seeker, The Waterboys waste no time in delivering again with the announcement of their brand new record All Souls Hill – out April 22nd 2022 […]

BEAR'S DEN return with new single 'All That You Are'
New Music

BEAR’S DEN return with new single ‘All That You Are’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After taking a short hiatus throughout most of 2021, Bear’s Den are now back to break their silence as they reemerge with the outstanding offering ‘All That You Are.’ Speaking about the new release, the […]

BIG THIEF announce new album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' - Out 11th February 2022 1
Gigs

BIG THIEF announce new album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’ – Out 11th February 2022

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Big Thief announces their new album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, out 11th February 2022, and share a new single, ‘Time Escaping’.  Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You is a […]

IST IST release their second album 'The Art Of Lying' on 26th November
Gigs

IST IST release their second album ‘The Art Of Lying’ on 26th November

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

IST IST release their second album The Art Of Lying via Kind Violence Records on 26th November. The Art of Lying is an emotional progression from the indie, physical and vinyl chart success of debut […]

THE ANTLERS surprise release "Losing Light" EP, featuring four reimagined songs from "Green To Gold" 1
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THE ANTLERS surprise release “Losing Light” EP, featuring four reimagined songs from “Green To Gold”

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Earlier this year The Antlers – aka Peter Silberman and Michael Lerner – released their first album in seven years titled Green to Gold, a bucolic record which Pitchfork described as “a post-rock orchestra playing […]

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