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        • da Googie
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          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

          The Reytons
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          The Reytons announce trailblazing world tour with Belfast show at The Telegraph Building

          April 20, 2026

          From number one albums to headlining major festivals, John Fury boxing bootcamps to band member substitutes with Gary Neville, indie juggernauts The Reytons have done it all. Against all odds, UK Music’s biggest underdogs keep […]

          madonna
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          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

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          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
        • 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
        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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COURTNEY BARNETT – unveils new video as part of mysterious global teaser campaign

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go To The Party’ is the new single from Courtney Barnett, already one of 2015’s most-talked about break – out stars. Shot 48 hours ago and directed by Jon […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
Gigs

THE CORONAS – To play Belfast Ulster Hall, Sunday 20th December

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest and best loved rock bands and make a welcome return to Belfast on Sunday 20th December. The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the […]

HOTEI - to release debut international album 'Strangers' October 16th
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HOTEI – to release debut international album ‘Strangers’ October 16th

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

HOTEI has announced the release of his new album ‘Strangers’, the first international release of his stellar career on October 16th through Spinefarm Records. The album features an array of impressive guests including the godfather […]

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album - ‘Future Nostalgia’
New Music

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album – ‘Future Nostalgia’

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Sheepdogs will release their third album Future Nostalgia on October 2nd, 2015 via Dine Alone Records (City and Colour, BRONCHO). The highly-anticipated collection, mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White) in Nashville, brings the band […]

ANGELINE - To release Back to Pike Place EP in September
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ANGELINE – To release Back to Pike Place EP in September

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

Originally from Loire Atlantique in France, singer/songwriter Angéline is now based in London, the city in which she studied for her music degree. She describes her latest EP ‘Back to Pike Place’ as bold and […]

EofE - Announce Self-Titled Debut Album
New Music

EofE – Announce Self-Titled Debut Album

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

After a prolific year of relentless touring and three epic singles, Black Country 5-piece EofE have become one of the most hotly-tipped newcomers with their thunderous brand of pop rock. Following their highly-acclaimed performance at […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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CITY AND COLOUR – announces new single ‘Wasted Love’ – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer City and Colour (aka Dallas Green), returns with ‘Wasted Love’, the first official single from his brand new album ‘If I Should Go Before You’, released October 9th on Dine […]

THE ORDINARY BOYS - BREAK 10 YEAR HIATUS WITH  COMEBACK ALBUM
Gigs

THE ORDINARY BOYS – Announce New Self Titled Album

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

After a break of nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with their most definitive album to date. Lead single ‘Four Letter Word’ is a soaring, energy driven statement of intent reminiscent of their […]

NO DEVOTION - release anthemic new single 'Permanent Sunlight'. Debut album out 25th September.
Gigs

NO DEVOTION – release anthemic new single ‘Permanent Sunlight’. Debut album out 25th September.

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

With the band’s inaugural Reading and Leeds performances quickly approaching, No Devotion today share ‘Permanent Sunlight’, the second new track to appear from the band’s debut LP Permanence coming next month. After sharing the blistering […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
Gigs

NEW ORDER – unveil new video for ‘Restless’ – Watch

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

NEW ORDER have unveiled the official video for ‘Restless’, the first single to be taken from their new album Music Complete. Directed by acclaimed Spanish filmmakers NYSU, who have previously worked with Wild Beasts, Radiohead’s […]

Watch star-studded video for: ST ANTHONY - An ode to Anthony H Wilson... 2
New Music

ST ANTHONY – charity single remixed by Andrew Weatherall – Watch video

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Skinny Dog Records are proud to announce the release of ‘ST ANTHONY: AN ODE TO ANTHONY H WILSON’, a touching tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson. The single is out now and features a […]

CHEATAHS - announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October
Gigs

CHEATAHS – announce new album, Mythologies due 30th October

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have announced news of their second album ‘Mythologies’, due for release through Wichita Recordings on October 30th. ‘Seven Sisters’, the first track lifted from the album and featuring guest vocals by London musicians Liv […]

ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO 'MONARCHY' LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES
Gigs

ENIGMATIC ELECTRONIC DUO ‘MONARCHY’ LINE UP LIMITED AUTUMN UK DATES

August 18, 2015 XS Noize

Enigmatic electronic duo – MONARCHY – will return to dominate the dance floors of the UK once more this October for a limited number of live shows. In the midst of a full European tour […]

DANGER MOUSE - LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS
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DANGER MOUSE – LAUNCHES 30TH CENTURY RECORDS

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, is excited to announce 30th Century Records, his imprint in collaboration with Columbia Records. Beginning this fall, the world-renowned artist, songwriter and producer will oversee a label comprised of artists […]

WATCH: TAME IMPALA'S "LET IT HAPPEN" VIDEO
Gigs

WATCH: TAME IMPALA’S “LET IT HAPPEN” VIDEO

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

TAME IMPALA has released the video for “Let It Happen” off their critically acclaimed third studio album Currents, which came out via Interscope on July 17th. The band will be returning to the US in […]

FIDLAR - UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG 'DRONE'
New Music

FIDLAR – UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SONG ‘DRONE’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Following a worldwide premiere on Beats 1 / Apple Music with Zane Lowe, today FIDLAR are unleashing a new song and music video to the masses with their track ‘Drone’. Along with ’40oz. On Repeat’ […]

50 CENT announces new track "9 SHOTS" (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015
Gigs

50 CENT announces new track “9 SHOTS” (out 15th August) + three UK arena dates for November 2015

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor & producer Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson has announced the release of 9 Shots, the newest song from his highly anticipated upcoming album, Street King Immortal. 50 premiered his track live in […]

LONELADY - announces autumn tour / listen to new single 'Silverings'
New Music

LONELADY – announces autumn tour / listen to new single ‘Silverings’

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

This Autumn LoneLady (Julie Campbell) and her band will embark on their biggest tour yet, throughout the UK and Europe, including a headline date at Heaven, London on 7th October. To celebrate we are releasing […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
New Music

CHVRCHES – SHARE VIDEO FOR “LEAVE A TRACE”

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Having recently announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, Every Open Eye (out 9/25 on Glassnote) and massive North American tour, Scottish trio CHVRCHES are excited to share the video for their single “Leave A Trace,” […]

BEACH SLANG - Announces Debut Album, Listen to First Single
Gigs

BEACH SLANG – Announces Debut Album, Listen to First Single

August 17, 2015 XS Noize

Over the past two years Beach Slang have proved themselves as a band who can write memorable songs, share that energy live and create a community of like-minded fans but they’ve always been missing one […]

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