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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
        • 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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CHRISSIE HYNDE - Announces Her Brand New Album 'VALVE BONE WOE' Released Sep 6th
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CHRISSIE HYNDE – Announces Her Brand New Album ‘VALVE BONE WOE’ Released Sep 6th

April 25, 2019 XS Noize

The amazing Chrissie Hynde displays yet another volte-face in her incredible career with the release of her new album ‘Valve Bone Woe’ on BMG on Sep 6. Two new tracks from the album, ‘Caroline, No’ […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Announces New album 'Western Stars' out on 14th June 2
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Announces New album ‘Western Stars’ out on 14th June

April 25, 2019 XS Noize

Bruce Springsteen’s first new studio album in five years takes his music to a new place, drawing inspiration in part from the Southern California pop records of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The album […]

FEET Announce Debut Album & Share New Single ‘Ad Blue’ 1
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FEET Announce Debut Album & Share New Single ‘Ad Blue’

April 25, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have announced their hotly anticipated debut album ‘What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham’ which will be released via Clapped Records on 2nd August 2019. The band also release a brand-new single from the […]

LE BOOM Announce Headline Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Thursday 10th October 2019 1
Gigs

LE BOOM Announce Headline Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast, Thursday 10th October 2019

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

Irish electro-indie-house-pop duo Le Boom is pleased to announce a headline Belfast, Duke Of York show on Thursday 10th October 2019. The band comprising of Christy Leech and Aimie Mallon will release their eclectic debut […]

THE ALARM announce new album 'SIGMA' - out 28 June 2019
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THE ALARM announce new album ‘SIGMA’ – out 28 June 2019

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

On 28th June 2019, The Alarm will release new album Sigma, exactly one year & one day after the release of its prequel – Equals.  Equals received some of best reviews the band have had in over a decade. […]

EDWYN COLLINS - Announces Irish Shows at The Belfast Empire + Liberty Hall Theatre
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EDWYN COLLINS – Announces Irish Shows at The Belfast Empire + Liberty Hall Theatre

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

Edwyn Collins announces live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 14th September and The Belfast Empire, 15th September 2019. Tickets €30.00/ £24.00 inclusive of booking fee, go on sale Friday at 9 AM. Edwyn Collins released his […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
Gigs

BBC Northern Ireland goes on the road with Snow Patrol, TONIGHT: BBC One at 10.35pm

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

For a quarter of a century, from small gigs to the biggest arenas in the world, Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol have lived life on tour buses, aeroplanes and in hotels. In late 2018, after […]

Glasgow trio, PAWS share new video for "Joanna" - Watch Now 1
Gigs

Glasgow trio, PAWS share new video for “Joanna” – Watch Now

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Nearly every song on Glasgow’s PAWS’ forthcoming release Your Church On My Bonfire can get stuck in your head and, in the same way as some of their clear inspirations like Death Cab For Cutie […]

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance
Gigs

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world – last week Lucy announced that she will be playing Glastonbury for a second time and today she shares a lyric video to […]

THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows 1
Gigs

THE VAMPS – Release their ‘Missing You’ EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Vamps are back and this time they’re doing it on their terms, with the release of their Missing You EP. Entirely co-written and co-produced by the band. Live Nation and The O2 have today […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS – Strut Through Streets of Tokyo In Video For New Single “Where The Action Is” – Watch Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of last month’s single “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love),” The Waterboys released today the video for “Where The Action Is,” the title track and new single from their forthcoming […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
Gigs

SAARLOOS – Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos has announced a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

LA FINE EQUIPE - Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ - Listen to track
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LA FINE EQUIPE – Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ – Listen to track

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

La Fine Equipe are a wildly talented group of beatmakers comprised of four skilled producers from Marseille. Oogo, Chomsky, Mr Gib & Blanka, have been making a thrilling mixture of hip-hop, disco, R&B and funk […]

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ - Listen Now
Gigs

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ – Listen Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome returns today with new track ‘Cashmoney’, which is available now on Dirty Hit. His ambitious second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’, will be released on May 3rd, with the tracklisting also revealed […]

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album
Gigs

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes is tipping his hat to 13 of his favourite songs with his first covers album, titled Eagles Of Death Metal Presents Boots Electric Performing The Best Songs […]

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic 'VELOCITY GIRL' - Watch Now
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic ‘VELOCITY GIRL’ – Watch Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

In just 82 seconds, Primal Scream’s ‘Velocity Girl’ became a landmark moment in the nascent indie scene and ignited a band who would become a pivotal part of British music culture. First released as the b-side to their second […]

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June 2
Gigs

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES – Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

The Hollywood Vampires – return with new music from their explosive second album, “Rise.” Rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper join forces once again for the unmissable rock album of 2019. Seconds into the […]

MADONNA to release 14th studio album 'Madame X' globally on June 14th - Listen to first track 'Medellín' 2
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MADONNA to release 14th studio album ‘Madame X’ globally on June 14th – Listen to first track ‘Medellín’

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Madonna’s highly-anticipated 14th studio album Madame X will be released on June 14th globally from Live Nation, Interscope Records and Maverick. The first track from the album “Medellín,” with Colombian superstar Maluma, will be Zane […]

Gang of Four
Gigs

GANG OF FOUR reveal the official video for new single, ‘Change The Locks’ – Watch Now

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four release a video for brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ today. A standout cut from their forthcoming new album ‘Happy Now’ (19 April), ‘Change The Locks’ is a synth […]

D O V E S - Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums 1
Gigs

D O V E S – Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

High on the emotional responses to their first gigs for a decade, a re-energised Doves follow their live return by announcing numbered limited edition, two-disc, coloured vinyl packages of their first three albums. Released on […]

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