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        • Freya Ridings
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          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
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          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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OCTOBER DRIFT announce UK headline tour
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OCTOBER DRIFT announce UK headline tour

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

October Drift have announced a ten-date UK headline tour for February 2020 to celebrate the release of their debut album Forever Whatever, out on January 24th via Physical Education Records. Starting with a show in […]

KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM release video for ‘Phoenix’ - Watch Now
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KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM release video for ‘Phoenix’ – Watch Now

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a video for ‘Phoenix’, a highlight from the duo’s recent collaborative mixtape ‘Green Diesel’. Following a run of joint live dates and Kojaque’s European tour with slowthai, Kojaque […]

OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has just announced rescheduled shows in the UK and Europe on his “NO MORE TOURS 2” tour. The six-week trek–originally scheduled […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic 'Narcissus' - Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic ‘Narcissus’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the slinky heels of the slow-burning dancefloor smash “Incapable”, which spent this summer burning up clubs from one end of the globe to the other, Róisín Murphy today shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco EPIC “Narcissus”.  […]

HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records
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HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS, part of the GOLDEN ROBOT GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, are extremely happy to announce the worldwide signing on HAiG. HAiG is the bastard son of Billy Bibby formerly of CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN (yes, those guys), WRY SMILES and NEW YORK […]

SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single 'Orion' - Watch Now
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SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single ‘Orion’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator returns with new single, Orion with an accompanying video shot and produced by the artist on Achill Island on Ireland’s west coast. The single and video will be released on all channels on […]

WHITE LIES share brand new track, 'Falling Out Without Me' - Listen Now
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WHITE LIES share brand new track, ‘Falling Out Without Me’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

White Lies today share a brand new track Falling Out With Me that follows last month’s Hurt My Heart, the two tracks recently recorded with US producer Andrew Wells (5 Seconds Of Summer, Fall Out […]

The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments 1
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The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Patrol receiving ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ | Steve Strange receiving ‘Outstanding contribution to music award’ and Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra winning the NI Music Prize 2019 for their album ‘Borders’ The Northern Ireland […]

DEACON BLUE bring the  CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020
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DEACON BLUE bring the CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief – that […]

LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ - Listen Now
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LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Lottery Winners are releasing ‘Little Things’, the second single to be taken from their self-titled debut album which is due for release on 13th March 2020 via Modern Sky UK. ‘Little Things’ is yet another […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019 1
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SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast tonight!

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah, Music Centre is proud to announce Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend Award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be […]

UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020
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UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band YONAKA are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 05th 2020. YONAKA released their debut album, Don’t Wait ‘Til earlier this year, which was the culmination of the […]

MELANIE C returns with brand new single, 'High Heels' (with Sink The Pink)
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MELANIE C returns with brand new single, ‘High Heels’ (with Sink The Pink)

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

Melanie C has today released her irresistible new single, ‘High Heels’. A suitably unadulterated banger, ‘High Heels’ is an anthem about self-love, community, and holding on to the good times long after the moment comes […]

LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show
Gigs

LEVELLERS announce 2020 UK & EU headline tour

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

After their incredible performance at the London Palladium last month, Levellers have now announced UK and European tour dates for 2020. Still going strong after 30 years in the game, they have long been, and […]

GEORGE MICHAEL releases brand new single - This Is How (We Want You To Get High) - Listen Now
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GEORGE MICHAEL releases brand new single – This Is How (We Want You To Get High) – Listen Now

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

George Michael’s brand new single This Is How (We Want You To Get High), Previously unreleased song is his first music to be shared since 2012. This Is How (We Want You To Get High) […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces select North American dates this winter
Gigs

BAT FOR LASHES announces select North American dates this winter

November 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, announces select North American tour dates in support of her critically acclaimed new album Lost Girls out now via AWAL Recordings. These shows will be intimate — vocal […]

US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020
Gigs

US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020

November 5, 2019 XS Noize

US singer/songwriter Sean McConnell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 09th February 2020. Sean recently released his new album ‘Secondhand Smoke’ and is embarking on a UK […]

KITT PHILIPPA releases 'Fahrenheit' live in Belfast video - Watch Now
Gigs

KITT PHILIPPA releases new video for latest single ‘Fahrenheit’ filmed exclusively on a Samsung Galaxy Note10

November 5, 2019 XS Noize

Having released their debut album ‘Human’ on October 11th to widespread critical acclaim from sources such as Sunday Times Culture Magazine, which described the album as ‘astonishing’, Paragon Records sourced the talents of acclaimed Irish […]

GRAHAM COXON releases soundtrack for second season of ‘The End of the F***ing World’ 1
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GRAHAM COXON releases soundtrack for second season of ‘The End of the F***ing World’

November 4, 2019 XS Noize

The second soundtrack album from Graham Coxon – featuring original songs and score from the new series of acclaimed Channel 4/Netflix show ‘The End of the F***ing World’ – will be released as a digital […]

SUNSET SONS release new single ‘SUPERMAN’ ahead of 2nd album & UK Tour 1
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SUNSET SONS release animated video for new single ‘Superman’ – Watch Now

November 4, 2019 XS Noize

Sunset Sons made a huge impact with their 2016 debut album ‘Very Rarely Say Die’. Tipped in the BBC’s Sound Poll, the British/Australian band progressed to score airplay from Radio 1, Radio X and Absolute […]

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