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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
          News

          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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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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ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION to premiere live score to George Lucas' THX 1138 at The Barbican, Friday 19th June
New Music

ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION to premiere live score to George Lucas’ THX 1138 at The Barbican, Friday 19th June

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Asian Dub Foundation to perform original live score to George Lucas’s 1971 dystopian directorial debut at The Barbican Centre London on 19th June. Previously commissioned by and premiered at last year’s Celebrate Brooklyn event, this […]

SMALL FEET - Share video for "Rivers" Taken from Forthcoming Album
New Music

SMALL FEET – Share video for “Rivers” Taken from Forthcoming Album

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Swedish folk outfit SMALL FEET are due to release their debut album From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean on 14 August via Control Freak Kitten Records. Fronted by songwriter Simon Stålhamre, the […]

ZOLA JESUS   ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER
Gigs

ZOLA JESUS – ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Zola Jesus has announced details of worldwide tour, which includes festival appearances at Latitude and Dour (Belgium) in July. The tour embarks on 2 June in Portland and also includes festival dates across the US […]

SPOON - Return with video for 'Inside Out' - Watch
New Music

SPOON – Return with video for ‘Inside Out’ – Watch

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Spoon have released a new video for They Want My Soul highlight, ‘Inside Out’. The clip, featuring Britt Daniel, was filmed in Toronto and directed by Leblanc + Cudmore (alt-j, The New Pornographers, Belle and […]

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM:  'WHAT KIND OF LOVE'
New Music

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘WHAT KIND OF LOVE’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Danny & The Champions Of The World are proud to announce the release of their fifth studio album, ‘What Kind Of Love’, via Loose Recordings, on 1st June 2015 and a 12 date UK tour […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
Gigs

GHOSTPOET – shares Boxed In remix of ‘X Marks The Spot’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following his recent performance of the track on Later… with Jools Holland, Ghostpoet has shared a Boxed In remix of his new single ‘X Marks The Spot’. Listen to the remix on Soundcloud below. [soundcloud […]

BUZZCOCKS NEW SINGLE – ‘IN THE BACK’ RELEASED ON 1-2-3-4 RECORDS – 9TH MARCH 2015
Gigs

BUZZCOCKS are set to play a short UK tour in May

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

BUZZCOCKS are set to play a short UK tour in May. The band, who recently released their album ‘The Way’ on 1-2-3-4 Records in November, will kick off the six date tour on the 21st […]

MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display 1
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MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate twenty five years since it’s foundation, designers of iconic sleeves by the likes of Oasis & The Verve, Microdot will be holding an exhibition of works from 1990 to present day. The exhibition […]

GARY NUMAN - RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gigs

GARY NUMAN – RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Returning to the Manchester Academy for an exclusive 25th Anniversary show-stopper, we are overwhelmed to announce that synth pioneer and industrial mastermind: GARY NUMAN will bring his phenomenal live show to the venue for the […]

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - announce Belfast Ulster Hall show
Gigs

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE – announce Belfast Ulster Hall show

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Bullet for my Valentine have come back storming with new single ‘NO WAY OUT’, first played on BBC Radio 1 last night. The track is the first taste from the band’s new album ‘VENOM’ out […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Announce New Single, 'The Wolf'
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS – Announce New Single, ‘The Wolf’

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are to release their next single, ‘The Wolf’, impacting on 29th June 2015. ‘The Wolf’ is the second single to be taken from the band’s critically acclaimed, number one album, ‘Wilder Mind’. […]

MUSE - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8 2
New Music

MUSE – RELEASE NEW SONG “MERCY”

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

May 18, 2015 – MUSE will release “Mercy”, the third track from their forthcoming album ‘Drones’ tonight, May 18th as the song premieres on BBC Radio 1. The previously released two songs “Dead Inside” and […]

PIL - announce new album & tour
Gigs

PIL – announce new album & tour

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) announce the release of their 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’ on 4th September 2015. The 11-track album follows the huge critical success of 2012’s ‘This is PiL’, the […]

MICK JONES of The Clash opens The Rock and Roll Public Library 1
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MICK JONES of The Clash opens The Rock and Roll Public Library

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

A treasure trove of popular culture has washed up on the banks of Venice’s grand waterways this month following the opening of The Rock and Roll Public Library during the 56th Venice Biannale. A site-specific […]

ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track "Come Alive", announce Summer tour dates
Gigs

ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track “Come Alive”, announce Summer tour dates

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Roanoke, VA power trio Eternal Summers have shared “Come Alive”, another track for their new album Gold And Stone today. Nicole Yun of the band told Consequence of Sound the track was inspired by Laetitia […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES share video for ‘Ader’, taken from Heyoon

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Lost practices, hidden worlds, secret topics – Landshapes shift around the dark, magical borders of alternative culture, soaking up poetry and peccadillos, high art and low desires. The crashing, carnival-whirling pop of new single ‘Ader’ […]

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of "Y DYDD OLAF", the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July
Gigs

Heavenly Recordings announce the release of “Y DYDD OLAF”, the debut album from GWENNO, on 24th July

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

In a period of governmental and cultural transition, former Pipettes front-woman, Gwenno Saunders, releases a political concept album inspired by an obscure 1970s Welsh language sci-fi novel, subtly disguised as a blissful kraut-pop record. Written […]

U2 - KICK OFF iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR IN VANCOUVER
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U2 – KICK OFF iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR IN VANCOUVER

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

After playing huge stadiums in the U2360 tour, the highest grossing tour of all time. U2 have returned to more scaled down intimate surroundings to kick off their Innocence + experience tour in Vancouver last […]

BLUES GUITARIST BB KING HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 89
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BLUES GUITARIST BB KING HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 89

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Tributes have poured in for the blues legend BB King, the inspiration for generations of musicians, who has died in his sleep aged 89. The world famous singer and guitarist, who began life on a […]

GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
New Music

GENGAHR – “A Dream Outside” – The début album – Out 15th June

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Slated for a June 15th release through Transgressive Records, North London’s Gengahr will release their debut album A Dream Outside with new single ‘Heroine’ – their most immediate track to date and another glimpse at […]

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