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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
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          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          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 […]

  • 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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JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS' Share Storming New Single 'The Morning Paper' - Listen
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JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS’ Share Storming New Single ‘The Morning Paper’ – Listen

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands. When they’re not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they’re running a monthly club […]

COLOUR - share New Video for 'Strangers' - watch
New Music

COLOUR – share New Video for ‘Strangers’ – watch

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing… Colour. Hailing from across the North of England, it was a combination of classified ads and friends’ recommendations that ultimately brought the band together. Although they are a guitar band at heart, Colour use […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig
Gigs

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce great line-up additions for their 2nd November Clyde Auditorium SAVE THE CHILDREN benefit gig

October 22, 2015 XS Noize

Belle & Sebastian are delighted to announce that Franz Ferdinand have joined the bill for the benefit gig they have organised in aid of Save the Children, taking place at the Clyde Auditorium on 2nd […]

SAVAGES - announce brand new album 'ADORE LIFE' - watch video
New Music

SAVAGES – announce brand new album ‘ADORE LIFE’ – watch video

October 22, 2015 XS Noize

Savages have announced details of their second album ‘Adore Life’ due for release next year. Watch the video for the first track ‘The Answer’ below. Savages’ second album ‘Adore Life’ was recorded in RAK Studios, […]

MYSTERY JETS - announce new album 'CURVE OF THE EARTH'
New Music

MYSTERY JETS – announce new album ‘CURVE OF THE EARTH’

October 20, 2015 XS Noize

Mystery Jets are pleased to annouce their new album, ‘Curve of the Earth,’ which will be released on Caroline International on January 22nd 2016. The album was recorded between summer 2013 & and summer 2015 […]

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“BLUR: NEW WORLD TOWERS” DOCUMENTARY FILM RELEASED DEC 2,  WATCH TRAILER NOW

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Relaying a rousing story of unfinished business, creative spontaneity and enduring friendship and set against the backdrop of two brilliant live performances, New World Towers, a new documentary film on Blur, will be released December […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
New Music

VILLAGERS – Release ‘Where Have You Been All My Life?’ on 8th January 2016

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Where Have You Been All My Life?, released on 8th January 2016, is a collection of songs that distils five years and three albums of Villagers’ songwriting into one flowing narrative. Recorded in one day […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce eight date UK arena tour + win 'Best Album' at today's Q Awards
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce eight date UK arena tour + win ‘Best Album’ at today’s Q Awards

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced they will tour UK arenas next year, with special guests Super Furry Animals. The tour opens in Glasgow before visiting Aberdeen, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and Bournemouth*. 2015 has […]

DMA'S unveil 'Lay Down' video - watch
New Music

DMA’S unveil ‘Lay Down’ video – watch

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S have announced details of their brand new single ‘Lay Down’ released 13th November 2015 via Infectious Music, they will also be touring the UK from mid-October. Having already won over a legion […]

CHASTITY - stare ignorance in the face with new video for 'Saliva
New Music

CHASTITY – stare ignorance in the face with new video for ‘Saliva

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

Ontario’s Chastity have unveiled the vital new video for their snarling track ‘Saliva’. The video depicts an interacial gay couple kissing in front of a huge projection of TV news footage depicting the everyday atrocities […]

DAUGHTER - Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January
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DAUGHTER – Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

With the recent news of Daughter’s second album Not To Disappear coming in January, the band are today announcing a European tour to coincide with its release. Starting on release day in Cambridge on January […]

BULLY - TO PLAY UK SHOWS IN NOVEMBER - WATCH VIDEO FOR "TOO TOUGH"
Gigs

BULLY – TO PLAY UK SHOWS IN NOVEMBER – WATCH VIDEO FOR “TOO TOUGH”

October 19, 2015 XS Noize

The last few months has seen Nashville four-piece Bully slowly but surely cement their position as one of the best and brightest new talents of the year, with sold out shows on both sides of […]

WASHINGTON IRVING - Announce new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ - Listen
Gigs

WASHINGTON IRVING – Announce new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ – Listen

October 18, 2015 XS Noize

November 6th will see Glasgow’s Washington Irving return with their triumphant new single ‘We Are All Going To Die’ via their own Naked Emperor Records. Transcending their last collection of EP’s, Palomides I & II, […]

SON LUX - European tour starts in London next Wednesday, listen to 'Redone' ft Olga Bell.
Gigs

SON LUX – European tour starts in London next Wednesday, listen to ‘Redone’ ft Olga Bell.

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Son Lux’s long awaited European headline tour in support of their visionary new album ‘Bones’ kicks off next week with a show at London’s Village Underground next Weds 21st October. Olga Bell will be supporting […]

Listen to "Watch Your Back" from THE COATHANGERS
New Music

Listen to “Watch Your Back” from THE COATHANGERS

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Given The Coathangers and Black Lips prolific output of 7″ singles and split EPs, it seems crazy that it’s taken nearly a decade of coexistence and mutual admiration for Atlanta’s two favorite troublemakers to team […]

ORPHAN BOY - have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’ - watch
Gigs

ORPHAN BOY – have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’ – watch

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Orphan Boy have revealed a new music video for ‘Thirtysomething Lovesick Ballad’, the B-side to forthcoming single ‘Money To Money’, due for release on October 9th via Concrete Recordings. A tale of grim reality in […]

Young Scottish songwriter C DUNCAN nominated for 2015 Mercury Prize.
Gigs

Young Scottish songwriter C DUNCAN nominated for 2015 Mercury Prize.

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

Glasgow’s prodigious young songwriter C Duncan has been nominated for the 2015 Mercury Prize. The nomination for ‘Architect’ – C Duncan’s debut album – was announced live by Lauren Laverne on her BBC 6Music show […]

CHEATAHS share new song, 'Su-pra' + announce UK & US live dates
Gigs

CHEATAHS share new song, ‘Su-pra’ + announce UK & US live dates

October 17, 2015 XS Noize

On the eve of their upcoming US tour, Cheatahs are pleased to unveil another track, ‘Su-pra’, taken from their forthcoming album, Mythologies. Hinted at earlier this year with the release of a pair of interim […]

FOALS - unveil video for new single 'GIVE IT ALL'
New Music

FOALS – unveil video for new single ‘GIVE IT ALL’

October 16, 2015 XS Noize

Foals have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Give It All’, the latest track to be released from their recent album ‘What Went Down’. Directed by the band’s long time collaborator, Nabil, the video […]

UMMAGMA - to release 'Frequency' EP, involving members of Cocteau Twins and OMD
New Music

UMMAGMA – to release ‘Frequency’ EP, involving members of Cocteau Twins and OMD

October 15, 2015 XS Noize

Canadian-Ukrainian duo Ummagma have confirmed details for the UK release of their EP ‘Frequency’. This mini-album will be available through Raphalite Records and is slated for release on November 13th. Alongside five original tracks, the […]

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