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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 […]

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        • 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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THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
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THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay 'Creation Stories' on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee 1
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Danny Boyle to Exec Produce Irvine Welsh Screenplay ‘Creation Stories’ on Music Industry Svengali, Alan McGee

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Burning Wheel Productions have announced that Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, T2, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire) has joined the feature production Creation Stories as Executive Producer. Penned by the acclaimed novelist Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Porno, Blade Artist) […]

LARKINS Announce New Album, 'Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester' - Watch Video 2
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LARKINS Announce New Album, ‘Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester’ – Watch Video

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Larkins has announced the release of the live album Larkins: Live At The Albert Hall, Manchester, due for digital release on April 19th and physically on CD, cassette and vinyl from July 5th via Good […]

HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single "SHE'S A NIGHTMARE" - huge UK tour kicks off later this month
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HONEYBLOOD reveal video for new single “SHE’S A NIGHTMARE” – huge UK tour kicks off later this month

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood have today shared ‘She’s A Nightmare’, the latest single & video from their upcoming third album ‘In Plain Sight’ – out 24 May on their new label home, Marathon Artists. The single was given […]

LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song "Diamonds Cutting Diamonds" - Listen Now
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LYDIA AINSWORTH premieres new song “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds” – Listen Now

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Lydia Ainsworth’s new record Phantom Forest is out May 10, and today she shares its third and final single, the ornate album opener “Diamonds Cutting Diamonds.” ” Lyrically, I am singing about the entrance to […]

EDITORS release 'Hallelujah (So Low)' - the second track from their forthcoming album 'The Blanck Mass Sessions'
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EDITORS release ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’ – the second track from their forthcoming album ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold out their limited edition colour vinyl of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day on Saturday, Editors today unveil the second track from the album: ‘Hallelujah (So Low)’. Fans queued overnight to […]

SAM FENDER announces debut album 'HYPERSONIC MISSILES' out 9th August 2019
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SAM FENDER announces debut album ‘HYPERSONIC MISSILES’ out 9th August 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender has announced details of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles. It is released on the 9th of August 2019. Hypersonic Missiles was written, recorded and produced at Fender’s own self-built warehouse studio in North […]

MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance
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MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

After a storming headline set at London’s Paper Dress Vintage last week, Mount Forel has announced a very special show at Ushuaia Tattoo in London’s SW6. This exclusive DIY show will only hold 40 people […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019 1
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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Irish powerhouse, And So I Watch You From Afar have announced a tenth-anniversary show of their debut album at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 22nd June 2019. The band will be playing the whole self-titled […]

Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release 'Unravelling' - Listen Now
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Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release ‘Unravelling’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish Fiction is proud to present Unravelling, the brand new single from Edinburgh alternative five-piece Mt. Doubt. Returning with their first new music of 2019, Unravelling sees Mt. Doubt working with producer Rod Jones (Idlewild, […]

BECK shares 'Saw Lightning' from forthcoming album Hyperspace - Listen Now
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BECK shares ‘Saw Lightning’ from forthcoming album Hyperspace – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Beck has offered fans a glimpse of the future today in the form of “Saw Lightning,” a stunning new track featuring Beck’s unmistakable raw acoustic slide guitar and harmonica playing. “Saw Lightning” was written and […]

COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, 'Everybody Here Hates You' - Watch Now
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COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, ‘Everybody Here Hates You’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett has reunited with longtime collaborator Danny Cohen on the video for new single Everybody Here Hates You which she shares today. The award-winning director ingeniously takes us inside Barnett’s brain as it slowly […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single 'Queuejumper' - Watch Now
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THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single ‘Queuejumper’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Divine Comedy has released a video for ‘Queuejumper,’ the lead track from their new album ‘Office Politics’ which is set for release on June 7th. Inspired by a near miss on the M4 in […]

GAVIN JAMES Announces Headline ULSTER HALL Show, Saturday April 20th 2019
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

With over One Billion Streams and a 2019 Worldwide Tour, including seven sold-out Irish shows, Gavin James now returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020.  It’s been just under four years since Dublin […]

SAINT SAPPHIRE - bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, 'Rule The World Tonight' - Listen Now
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SAINT SAPPHIRE – bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, ‘Rule The World Tonight’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Saint Sapphire emerged from a place in between the Indie and Punk movements from Belfast, Northern Ireland, making upbeat songs with a hard edge, but with their own streetwise swagger, unique musicality and infectious hooks. […]

CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show
Gigs

CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following her, on stage performances with Picture This over Five SOLD OUT Dublin 3 Arena shows. CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ taken from the ‘Nowhere To Hide’ EP out on 3rd May and announces a headline Dublin show at The Grand Social on July 02nd (On sale […]

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ - Watch Now
New Music

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ – Watch Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released the brilliant new video, for his single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’, which was written and directed by London-based film director John Nolan, whose background in animatronic effects influences this ‘80s […]

TAME IMPALA release new track 'Borderline' - Listen Now
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TAME IMPALA release new track ‘Borderline’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their headline slot at Coachella this weekend and next, Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) have released their new single, “Borderline.” The track debuted on Saturday Night Live on March 30 and is out now […]

Avicii's new song 'SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)' is out now - Watch Video
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Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now – Watch Video

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Avicii’s new song ‘SOS (Feat. Aloe Blacc)’ is out now. The first track to be released from the upcoming album TIM is a sleek and modern song, built on Aloe Blacc’s soaring voice and brightly […]

Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” - Watch Now
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Beabadoobee Releases video for “If You Want To” – Watch Now

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

London based bedroom-pop songwriter Beabadoobee has released a video for “If You Want To”, taken from her recently released EP, Patched Up. Born in Manilla and raised in London, Bea Kristi began recording music as […]

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