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        • 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 […]

          Fugees
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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

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          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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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album - out July 30th 1
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Gold’ ahead of self titled second album – out July 30th

March 28, 2021 XS Noize

After shooting to the forefront of the UK folk/Americana scene with their debut album ‘Wild Silence’, The Wandering Hearts headed to the genre’s spiritual home of Woodstock at the start of 2020 to work on […]

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ - Listen Now!
New Music

NEWFAMILIAR share their second single ‘Here For You’ – Listen Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

With its combination of timeless songwriting, wholehearted emotion and fervent soul, newfamiliar established their huge potential with their debut track ‘How Can I?’. It accelerated to #1 on iTunes’ singer-songwriter chart and earned its first […]

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track 'Get You Off My Mind'
New Music

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track ‘Get You Off My Mind’

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Annabelle has gone from strength to strength, after releasing two radio hit singles, a debut Deluxe EP ‘Back To You’ and today is launching her third and brand new track ‘Get You Off […]

GRATEFUL DEAD announce 'Skull & Roses' 50th anniversary expanded editions
New Music

GRATEFUL DEAD announce ‘Skull & Roses’ 50th anniversary expanded editions

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Grateful Dead earned the band’s first-ever gold record in 1971 with its self-titled live album. Known to many fans as “Skull & Roses” (a reference to the cover art by Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse) […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single 'Puerile' - Watch Now!
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single ‘Puerile’ – Watch Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Since Emperor of Ice Cream announced their return from a twenty-five-year hiatus in May 2020 and with the release of their long-awaited debut album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ last August, they have embarked on a […]

THE OFFSPRING release their video for single 'Let The Bad Times Roll' 1
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THE OFFSPRING release their video for single ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’

March 25, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING, have unveiled the accompanying music video for their recently released single “Let The Bad Times Roll,” the title track from […]

METRONOMY share MGMT remix of 'The Look' & announce UK/EU 2022 tour dates
Gigs

METRONOMY share MGMT remix of ‘The Look’ & announce UK/EU 2022 tour dates

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of the 10th-anniversary reissue of their career-changing album The English Riviera, Metronomy today share a new version of their iconic track ‘The Look’, remixed by Grammy-nominated duo MGMT, producers of some […]

NEW PAGANS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for December 2021
Gigs

NEW PAGANS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for December 2021

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

New Pagans have announced two very special headline shows for December this year, taking place at Dublin’s Academy 2 on the 9th and Belfast’s Limelight 2 on the 16th.  The announcement follows the recent release […]

JOHN GRANT announces the release of his fifth solo album 'Boy From Michigan' due for release 25th June
Gigs

JOHN GRANT announces the release of his fifth solo album ‘Boy From Michigan’ due for release 25th June

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

John Grant today announces the release of his fifth solo album, Boy From Michigan, due for release 25 June via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Partisan in the US. Produced by Cate Le Bon. […]

PASSENGER shares new single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ - Listen Now!
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PASSENGER shares new single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ – Listen Now!

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

Passenger’s current album ‘Songs For The Drunk and Broken Hearted’ debuted at #2 when it was released in January, making it the second highest-charting set of his career to date and has accumulated over 25 […]

THE KLF release ‘Solid State Logik 2’ on streaming services
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THE KLF release ‘Solid State Logik 2’ on streaming services

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

British electronic band The KLF, also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs, and the Timelords have followed up their surprise albums ‘Solid State Logik 1’ and ‘Come Down Dawn’ with a […]

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’
New Music

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

After recently announcing details of his 42nd album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ which will be released on May 7th via Exile/BMG, Van Morrison today releases its lead single ‘Only A Song’.  In keeping with […]

LAURA MARLING announces a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn
Gigs

LAURA MARLING announces a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

Laura Marling has announced details of a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn. Having emphatically set the bar for what can be achieved with a superlative Livestream performance back in the early Summer of […]

BEN HOWARD Announces Royal Festival Hall Shows & Releases 'Far Out' and 'Follies'
New Music

BEN HOWARD shares new track ‘Sorry Kid’ from his forthcoming album ‘Collections From The Whiteout’

March 22, 2021 XS Noize

Ben Howard is pleased to share a new track, “Sorry Kid,” from his forthcoming album, Collections From The Whiteout. The record, his fourth, will be released this Friday, March 26 through Republic Records. Sorry Kid […]

NICK RHODES & WENDY BEVAN release debut album ‘ASTRONOMIA I: THE FALL OF SATURN’ - Listen Now! 2
New Music

NICK RHODES & WENDY BEVAN release debut album ‘ASTRONOMIA I: THE FALL OF SATURN’ – Listen Now!

March 22, 2021 XS Noize

Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and British artist and singer/violinist Wendy Bevan have released their debut album ‘ASTRONOMIA I: THE FALL OF SATURN’ via Tape Modern, available here. The pair have shared the album’s opening track and […]

DRY CLEANING announce 2022 UK + Ireland Live Shows 1
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DRY CLEANING announce 2022 UK + Ireland Live Shows

March 22, 2021 XS Noize

In support of the debut album New Long Leg, Dry Cleaning have announced details of their long-awaited headline tour. The London-based band will play 14 shows across the UK and Ireland in Spring 2022.  February […]

GLASVEGAS return with new album 'Godspeed' - Listen to new single 'Shake The Cage (für Theo)'
Gigs

GLASVEGAS return with new album ‘Godspeed’ – Listen to new single ‘Shake The Cage (für Theo)’

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

After the year that never was, things are finally beginning to look up. Restrictions are easing, cases are falling, and music is creeping back – there are even signs of shows and festivals before the […]

GRETA VAN FLEET unveil a live video for 'Heat Above' - Watch Now!
New Music

GRETA VAN FLEET share new single ‘Broken Bells’ from their upcoming album ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning four-piece Greta Van Fleet are debuting their latest track “Broken Bells,” an anthem intended to inspire. “Broken Bells is what the fetter of society does to impact a pure and innocent soul. Our […]

JAKE BUGG announces new album 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' & Spring 2022 tour
Gigs

JAKE BUGG announces new album ‘Saturday Night, Sunday Morning’ & Spring 2022 tour

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his euphoric single All I Need, Jake Bugg has announced the release of his 5th album and first full-length release through RCA Records with new album Saturday Night, Sunday Morning released […]

INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year 1
Gigs

INHALER announce details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year

March 19, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a full tour of the UK and Ireland later this year. The dates in September, October and December include brand new UK tour dates alongside the band’s rescheduled tour of […]

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