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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 […]

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        • 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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BROKEN HANDS - Stream new space-rock track 'Meteor' - Listen
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BROKEN HANDS – Stream new space-rock track ‘Meteor’ – Listen

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Canterbury’s Broken Hands have unveiled their astronomic new single ‘Meteor’, released on August 7th via SO Recordings. Following their sold-out show at Electrowerkz in March, the band have also announced the complete line-up to their […]

French-Cameroonian duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track 'You've Got Somethin'
New Music

French-Cameroonian duo AIR BAG ONE debut new track ‘You’ve Got Somethin’

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Cameroon-born, France-based, duo called AIR BAG ONE have just shared their brand new single ‘You’ve Got Somethin’. Sitting somewhere between Everything Everything, Phoenix – and with more than a few nods to 80s pop as […]

Brooklyn, NY's INFINITY GIRL Releasing 'Harm' LP  on August 28
New Music

Brooklyn, NY’s INFINITY GIRL Releasing ‘Harm’ LP on August 28

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Forged in the crucible of the Boston underground and now based in Brooklyn, New York, Infinity Girl is a four-piece American guitar band. The act emerged in 2012 with a startlingly whole and reverent shoegaze […]

BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” - Listen
New Music

BECK: UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “DREAMS” – Listen

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. A 180-degree turn from that multiple-GRAMMY-winning “instant folk-rock classic” (Rolling Stone), the […]

HIDDEN CHARMS - Announce new single + Full UK Tour
Gigs

HIDDEN CHARMS – Announce new single + Full UK Tour

June 15, 2015 XS Noize

London four-piece Hidden Charms will release their brand new single, “Dreaming Of Another Girl”, on July 24th, alongside an extensive string of UK dates. “Dreaming Of Another Girl” was produced by Shel Talmy, the legendary […]

THE JAM - "About The Young Idea" 2-CD Best Of Announced 2
New Music

THE JAM – “About The Young Idea” 2-CD Best Of Announced

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

UMC-Polydor, in association with Nicetime Productions Inc., is proud to announce the release of About The Young Idea – The Very Best Of The Jam. A comprehensive, 47-track anthology, released to tie in with the […]

THE SMALL FACES - ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE ON 180g VINYL
New Music

THE SMALL FACES – ALBUMS SET FOR RELEASE ON 180g VINYL

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Between spring 1965, when they began rehearsing at the Ruskin Arms in East London’s Manor Park, and June 1967, with their farewell Decca release, The Small Faces were emblematic of a fast-moving youth culture. Mod-ish […]

THE DISTRICTS - Share New Single 'Chlorine' - Listen
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THE DISTRICTS – Share New Single ‘Chlorine’ – Listen

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Districts will release ‘Chlorine’ as their new single on 17th July 2015. The track is the latest to be taken from their current album ‘A Flourish And A Spoil’ which is out now on […]

BEAR'S DEN - Announce UK & European Headline Tour
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN – Announce UK & European Headline Tour

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Bear’s Den have announced details of a European headline tour for October 2015. Culminating with a previously announced show at London’s Roundhouse on 27th October, the tour will also include shows in Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, […]

THE MARKS CARTEL - share new track - 'Take Me Home' - listen
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THE MARKS CARTEL – share new track – ‘Take Me Home’ – listen

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

THE MARKS CARTEL release their brand new single ‘Take Me Home’ produced by Lee House their first release since signing to End Of The Trail Records ‘Take Me Home’ is released on 24th July 2015. […]

CARINA ROUND - Announces Remix Album - Tigermixes due out on 31 July
New Music

CARINA ROUND – Announces Remix Album – Tigermixes due out on 31 July

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of her fourth critically acclaimed 2012 studio album “Tigermending”, British singer/songwriter Carina Round returns from a brief spell of touring and recording with her other musical endeavours Puscifer and Early Winters with […]

LIAM GALLAGHER & THE WHO'S ROGER DALTREY Form Supergroup
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LIAM GALLAGHER & THE WHO’S ROGER DALTREY Form Supergroup

June 12, 2015 XS Noize

According to the NME, this week’s Chris Evans-hosted TFI Friday episode features Liam Gallagher forming a supergroup with Roger Daltrey and performing The Who’s hit, ‘My Generation’. TFI Friday is returning for a one-off live […]

JOANNA GRUESOME - announce UK tour for September
Gigs

JOANNA GRUESOME – announce UK tour for September

June 11, 2015 XS Noize

Cardiff noise pop group Joanna Gruesome announce a tour in support of their recently released second album Peanut Butter, out now on Fortuna POP! (UK) as well as Slumberland (US) and via Turnstile (ROW). As […]

HYDE AND BEAST - return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July
Gigs

HYDE AND BEAST – return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July

June 11, 2015 XS Noize

Hyde and Beast released their second studio album ‘Keep Moving’ last August to critical acclaim. The album was ‘Album of the Day’ on 6Music, and the title track was ‘Single of the Week’ on Shaun […]

Introducing... LOCK - Debut Single 'Click' - Listen
Gigs

LOCK – Debut Single ‘Click’ – Watch Video

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

It’s in the blood. Introducing Lock. Sisters Edie and Gita, who release their debut single ‘Click’ via Raygun Records on July 10th. The track is a sinister, slinky, stripped-down showcase for Edie and Gita’s sultry […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MG - MG
New Music

ANDY STOTT – Remixes – ‘Europa Hymn’ by Martin Gore, listen

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

Following Martin L. Gore’s critically acclaimed self-titled release under the moniker MG comes an introspective remix of “Europa Hymn” from deep techno producer and musician, Andy Stott. Listen to the remix BELOW: “Europa Hymn” is […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces Autumn UK Tour Details
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LUCY ROSE – Announces Belfast Empire date 29th October

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will head out on a huge UK tour this autumn in support of her forthcoming second album, Work It Out. The 23 dates kick off on the 19th October at Manchester’s Academy 3 […]

BADLY DRAWN BOY - Announces 'Hour of The Bewilderbeast' - 15th Anniversary shows...
Gigs

BADLY DRAWN BOY – Announces ‘Hour of The Bewilderbeast’ – 15th Anniversary shows…

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of The Hour of Bewilderbeast album, Badly Drawn Boy is proud to announce ‘The Hour Of Bewilderbeast’ UK tour. The tour begins in Bristol at St George’s on July 24th […]

WOLF ALICE - SHARE ‘BROS’ VIDEO - Watch
Gigs

WOLF ALICE – Stream new track ‘You’re A Germ’ – listen

June 10, 2015 XS Noize

With the release of their stunning debut album My Love Is Cool just around the corner, London’s Wolf Alice are today streaming an all-new track, ‘You’re A Germ’, taken from the record. Premiered on Radio […]

HAPPY MONDAYS – 25th anniversary tour of Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches comes to Belfast
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS – 25th anniversary tour of Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches comes to Belfast

June 9, 2015 XS Noize

In 1990, Manchester ruled the music world. Central to everything were Happy Mondays. Under the leadership of vocalist Shaun Ryder, Happy Mondays immersed themselves in the club and rave culture, eventually becoming the most recognizable […]

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