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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

  • 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
        • 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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SUNFLOWER BEAN shares 'Moment In The Sun' their first new song & video of 2020
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SUNFLOWER BEAN shares ‘Moment In The Sun’ their first new song & video of 2020

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber—released their sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue in 2018, which skyrocketed to the UK’s Top 40, and quickly followed it with 2019’s King of the […]

ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021
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ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Singular Artists proudly presents Elderbrook live at Whelan’s, 5th March 2021. Tickets available from Tickets.ie on sale tomorrow at 10 AM. A live phenomenon, classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer/songwriter Elderbrook has a knack for creating […]

AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s 'Running Up That Hill' - Listen Now
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AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ – Listen Now

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, new Partisan Records signing AERIAL EAST has shared her gorgeously exposed cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”. With equal parts reverie and intention, her version of the classic track showcases the unvarnished […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for 'Stranded' - Watch Now 3
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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for ‘Stranded’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the recent release of their long-awaited and widely acclaimed debut album No Sound Ever Dies, Emperor of Ice Cream has unveiled a new video for their album track ‘Stranded’. The video is […]

JOHNNY LLOYD announces 'Cheap Medication' album this October - Hear 'Real Thing' Now 2
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JOHNNY LLOYD announces ‘Cheap Medication’ album this October – Hear ‘Real Thing’ Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

His second studio album in as many years, ‘Cheap Medication’ arrives as the follow-up to 2019 solo debut: ‘Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds’ and is the next instalment of what Johnny hopes will become […]

WILL BUTLER shares video for new single 'Bethlehem' - Watch Now
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WILL BUTLER shares video for new single ‘Bethlehem’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

On ‘Bethlehem’, the third single from Will Butler’s imminent new solo album Generations, fevered energy arrives at the song’s onset and never relents, providing what might be the most cathartic three and a half minutes […]

EELS announce new album 'Earth to Dora' - Hear new single 'Are We Alright Again' 1
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EELS announce new album ‘Earth to Dora’ – Hear new single ‘Are We Alright Again’

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

EELS have announced details of the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘Earth to Dora’, due October 30th via E Works / [PIAS]. In celebration, the band have revealed a new single titled ‘Are […]

BEABADOOBEE shares video for 'Worth It' - Watch Now
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BEABADOOBEE shares video for ‘Worth It’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

BEABADOOBEE, one of the UK’s most exciting recent breakthrough artists, has shared the music video for her new single, WORTH IT, set in a fictional motel room and directed by long term collaborators bedroom. WORTH […]

TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track 'All Fall Down'
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TRAVIS release Fran Healy-directed video for new track ‘All Fall Down’

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of their latest single “The Only Thing” featuring Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, Travis today unveil their newest track, “All Fall Down” alongside a beautiful lyric video, once again directed by frontman […]

ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ - Watch Now
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ANDY BELL shares video for ‘I Was Alone’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Andy Bell has shared a video for ‘I Was Alone’, a brand new song taken from the RIDE singer/guitarist’s debut solo album The View From Halfway Down.  Andy describes it as “a Spacemen 3-influenced song […]

Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse 1
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Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Northern Irish live events industry is calling on the UK Government to support its workers and halt the imminent collapse of the industry. The UK live events industry is world-renowned for its hard-working ethic […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Announce new album, new single + live stream concert 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS share video for new single ‘Moonlight’ – Watch Now

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands have shared ‘Moonlight’, the third new song from the forthcoming album As Long As You Are (out 9 October). The song is paired with a video directed by Will Mayer (BADBADNOTGOOD) and […]

FLYNN shares video for new single 'B-Side' - Watch Now
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FLYNN shares video for new single ‘B-Side’ – Watch Now

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Flynn’s recent tracks B-Side and ‘One Of Us’ have been the perfect introduction to the young Irish singer, igniting his solo career. With almost 300k streams in just a few weeks on new single ‘B-Side’, […]

BRADFORD break extended hiatus with first new album in 30 years - Hear new single 'Like Water'
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BRADFORD break extended hiatus with first new album in 30 years – Hear new single ‘Like Water’

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Returning with their first original music in over three decades – BRADFORD – will release a brand new album in 2021: ‘Bright Hours’. Featuring founding members Ian H. (vocals) and Ewan Butler (guitar), the reunion […]

GERRY CINNAMON announces second BELSONIC show for 2021 1
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GERRY CINNAMON announces second BELSONIC show for 2021

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following his first SOLD OUT Belsonic 2021 show, Gerry Cinnamon announces a second date for his biggest Belfast headline shows at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 09th 2021. Gerry’s eagerly anticipated second album ‘The […]

DOVES mark the long-awaited release of their fifth album with the new single: BROKEN EYES
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DOVES leaked an unreleased track… what happened next?

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Bestowed by the kind words of critics and fans alike for the sonic restlessness shown on the new album, The Universal Want, Doves also showed their innovative side in promoting their work by ‘leaking’ the […]

SILENT-K release video for 'Work Work' - Watch Now
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SILENT-K release video for ‘Work Work’ – Watch Now

September 14, 2020 XS Noize

SILENT-K are a wonky-funk rock ‘n’ rollercoaster band that makes music “to do ya ma’s head in!” Led by exotic fruit ‘The Pineapple King’ (aka Chris Taylor) and featuring fellow Scouse juggernaut ‘Vincent Valentine’ (aka […]

bdrmm announce The Bedroom Tapes EP and share Ditz remix - Listen Now
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bdrmm announce The Bedroom Tapes EP and share Ditz remix – Listen Now

September 14, 2020 XS Noize

bdrmm follow their hugely acclaimed debut album Bedroom with The Bedroom Tapes, a new seven-track EP rounding up remixes and lockdown live sessions, which is released on October 23. It will be available as a […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce headline Irish shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast & Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2021
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce headline Irish shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in 2021

September 14, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have announced a huge UK, Ireland and European tour for Autumn 2021. The announcement follows recent single releases Is Everybody Going Crazy? and Real Love Song, taken from their forthcoming […]

FISH releases new single 'This Party's Over' - Listen Now 2
New Music

FISH releases new single ‘This Party’s Over’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2020 XS Noize

FISH has released his brand new single ‘This Party’s Over’, the latest song to be taken from his highly anticipated final solo album Weltschmerz, which will be released on September 25th. ‘This Party’s Over’ is […]

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