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        • Eighty Eight Miles
          News

          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

          Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 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, […]

          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 […]

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The best music news as it breaks daily. News & music reviews on singers, songwriters, bands, release dates, videos, concerts, albums, musicians

Brian Jonestown Massacre
News

Brian Jonestown Massacre Drop New 10″ Red Vinyl Single ‘Makes Me Great Again / Out Of Body’ – Out April 25

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE will release ‘Makes Me Great / Out Of Body’ on red transparent 10” vinyl on the 25th of April on Anton Newcombe’s record label A Recordings. Following a hugely successful UK […]

John Grant
News

John Grant to Perform at Belfast’s Mandela Hall on Friday, October 3, 2025

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

A Top 10 UK chart entry for his 2021 album Boy From Michigan followed by some of the very best reviews of his career for 2024’s The Art Of The Lie confirm that John Grant […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
News

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Unique Rave-Orchestra EU/UK Tour for Late 2025

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

A dual-headed tour that effortlessly skips between rave sets and shows accompanied by some of Europe’s most acclaimed orchestras and sinfonias? There’s possibly only one band in the world capable of pulling that off, and […]

CALIFORNIA IRISH
News

Belfast Band CALIFORNIA IRISH, Featuring Cormac Neeson, Releases Debut Single ‘Big Questions’ – Out Now!

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

CALIFORNIA IRISH is the new band featuring The Answer’s Cormac Neeson. The band tips its hat to the wonderfully melodic and free-spirited sound of 60s America, a sound that reaches back into a gentler, more […]

Tide Lines
News

Tide Lines Unveil New Single ‘Better Days’ from Upcoming Album ‘Glasgow Love Story’

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

Tide Lines are making a bigger impact than ever before as they build towards the April 25th release of their highly anticipated new album ‘Glasgow Love Story’. Their recent double A-side single ‘By The Quayside’ […]

my bloody valentine
Gigs

my bloody valentine announce first UK headline tour in over a decade

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

My Bloody Valentine announce their long-awaited return to the UK with three headline shows this November, following the instantaneous sell-out of their Dublin 3Arena concert. The tour kicks off in Manchester, followed by a show […]

B-Movie
News

B-Movie Unearth Long-Lost 1982 Album ‘Hidden Treasures’ After Four Decades in the Vaults

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

In May 1981 B-Movie and Soft Cell went into Advision Studios in London with the same producer, Mike Thorne (Wire, Bronski Beat, China Crisis, The Communards) to record singles for the label they were both […]

Scratch My Progress
News

Oh Yeah Music Centre Releases ‘Scratch My Progress’ EP, Showcasing Rising Irish Talent

March 27, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, announces the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand new tracks from five of […]

Consolers
News

Alt-rock five-piece Consolers unleash powerful debut single ‘Inhale’

March 27, 2025 XS Noize

“Inhale” is the debut single from alt-rock five-piece Consolers—a high-energy rocker packed with infectious vocal hooks and melodic guitar lines. It’s a bold introduction to a band with big ambitions. Now available to stream, “Inhale” […]

SLEEPER
News

SLEEPER Announce ‘The Inbetweener Tour’ Live at Limelight, Belfast

March 26, 2025 XS Noize

Sleeper enjoyed huge critical and commercial success in the mid-90s, achieving 8 Top 40 singles across 3 Top 10 albums with well over 1,000,000 sales. They garnered front covers across the music press and appeared […]

Starsailor Announce Headline Show at Belfast’s Limelight to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Gigs

Starsailor Announce Headline Show at Belfast’s Limelight to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

March 26, 2025 XS Noize

Since debuting in 2000, Starsailor’s storied history has taken in countless memorable moments, from two #2hit albums with ‘Love Is Here’ and ‘Silence Is Easy’ through to a run of hit singles including ‘Silence Is […]

EMERGE Music Festival
Gigs

Ireland’s Largest Electronic Music Festival, EMERGE, Reveals Stage Breakdown & Day Ticket Details

March 25, 2025 XS Noize

Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2024, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is set to return in 2025 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend – promising an unparalleled experience with their […]

The Wombats
News

The Wombats Announce Tour Dates for Belfast and Dublin

March 25, 2025 XS Noize

The Wombats announce a string of new UK & IE tour dates, taking place in December later this year. This comes after the band released their sixth studio album last month, Oh! The Ocean, via AWAL Recordings. Their […]

Andy Bell
Gigs

Erasure’s Andy Bell Unveils New Track ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of UK & European Tour Announcement

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has today shared a brand new track, ‘Dance For Mercy’, the latest from his forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns. The album coincides with a spring 2025 tour – beginning on 1 May in York, […]

Rend Collective
Gigs

Rend Collective to Headline SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday, September 12, 2025

March 18, 2025 XS Noize

Rend Collective are back at the SSE Arena, fresh from the US leg of their FOLK! Tour! The evening promises to be an investment in joy as they sing songs new and old alike in […]

Shack
Gigs

Shack Reunite: Beloved Liverpool Band Announces First Tour Since 2007

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Renowned as much for the beauty of their songwriting as the meandering, adventure-prone history as a band, Liverpool’s masters of melody, Shack, have announced their first tour since 2007, bringing their critically and fan-adored songbook […]

Cian Ducrot
News

Cian Ducrot Unveils New Single ‘Little Dreaming’ & Announces His Biggest Shows Yet, Including a Dublin 3Arena Debut

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Following a stunning performance of ‘Who’s Making You Feel It’ as well as both national anthems at the recent Ireland v France Six Nations rugby match, Cian Ducrot now shares the new single ‘Little Dreaming’, […]

James Arthur
Gigs

James Arthur to kick off 2026 UK arena tour at SSE Arena, Belfast

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Following the emotional depth of his recent single “Celebrate,” James Arthur returns with “Karaoke,” out now. The track, the latest from his highly anticipated album PISCES, marks a bold shift from the introspective vulnerability of […]

Turin Brakes
News

Turin Brakes Announce New Album ‘Spacehopper’ & UK & Ireland Tour

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today Turin Brakes announce their return with a brand-new studio album Spacehopper, out 23rd May. To coincide with the news the band also share the lead single of the same name and reveal a fresh […]

Simple Minds
News

Simple Minds release a new live version of ‘Waterfront’. From their forthcoming ‘Live in The City of Diamonds’ album

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds release a newly recorded live version of 1983 classic single, ‘Waterfront’, which appears on the forthcoming album, Live in The City of Diamonds, out on 25 April. The new live version of […]

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