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        • Jack White
          News

          Jack White announces 2026 UK & Ireland tour with Belfast Telegraph Building date

          April 9, 2026

          Jack White has today announced plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. White and his band will also cross the Atlantic for a series of shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a night […]

          Nerina Pallot
          News

          Nerina Pallot announces Royal Albert Hall show and first ‘Best Of’ album

          April 9, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

          Babyshambles
          News

          Babyshambles bring the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ to Belfast’s Limelight

          April 9, 2026

          After eleven long years Babyshambles returned to the stage for the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ at the end of 2025. The tour coincided with the 20th anniversary release of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded debut album Down […]

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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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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Van Morrison
News

VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘Lucille’ featuring special guest TAJ MAHAL

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

After previewing the November 3rd release of his 45th studio album ‘Accentuate The Positive’ with the singles ‘Shakin’ All Over’ and ‘Problems’, Van Morrison now provides another taste of the record with his take on […]

Easter
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TRACK PREMIERE: Easter – Fresh Hell

October 20, 2023 XS Noize

Easter’s new single “Fresh Hell” unfurls out of the speakers like a timelapse triffid riddled with guitar earworm. Within seconds, our feet and ankles are entwined in sonic tentacles as frontman Tom snags us with […]

Princess Goes
News

PRINCESS GOES announce US Tour in support of new album ‘Come Of Age’

October 19, 2023 XS Noize

Earlier this fall, Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen […]

Goo Goo Dolls – Live at The Academy 1995
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Goo Goo Dolls – Live at The Academy 1995

October 19, 2023 Chris Mullan

To appreciate the Goo Goo Dolls, one must have an appreciation for dichotomy. Signed to Metal Blade Records in 1985, the trio from Buffalo, New York, started life as a fast and loose punk rock […]

u2
Gigs

U2 announce 2024 dates for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ in Las Vegas

October 19, 2023 XS Noize

Following the record-setting, unprecedented launch of U2’s globally-acclaimed ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,’ Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation today announced that an additional 11 dates have been added for January and February 2024. […]

Rival Sons - Lightbringer
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Rival Sons – Lightbringer

October 19, 2023 Sam Williams

In June this year, Rival Sons released their first album in over four years with Darkfighter, the first of a two-part split double album. Darkfighter was evidence of a worked-on and polished signature Rival Sons […]

Skinny Lister – Shanty Punk
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Skinny Lister – Shanty Punk

October 18, 2023 Randall Radic

Folk-punk outfit Skinny Lister releases their sixth album, Shanty Punk, reflecting the band’s journey to their present circumstances. Frontman Dan Hepinstall explains, “‘Shanty Punk’ is our concept album – and the concept is Skinny Lister. It’s […]

Roachford
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Andrew Roachford gets ready for a Soul Christmas

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #151 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets British singer, songwriter and musician Andrew Roachford. Andrew will be touring the UK in December, titled A Soul Christmas Evening with Roachford, including a […]

Vince Clarke
News

VINCE CLARKE shares ‘White Rabbit’ – the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has shared ‘White Rabbit’, the latest track to be released from his forthcoming debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. In addition, Vince Clarke’s debut solo performance […]

PETER GABRIEL
News

PETER GABRIEL announces details for his much-anticipated new studio album ‘i/o’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

At the end of a year in which PETER GABRIEL has released a new song on the occasion of every full moon, as well as performed live to rapturous audiences throughout the UK, Europe and […]

Bananarama
News

BANANARAMA announce the release of ‘Glorious – The Ultimate Collection’ & share new track ‘Feel the Love’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bananarama celebrates over 40 years at the top with the release of ‘Glorious – The Ultimate Collection’ on March 8th, 2024. They launch the album alongside the euphoric new track ‘Feel the Love’, which continues […]

IDLES
News

IDLES announce new album TANGK & share video for first single ‘Dancer’

October 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bristol UK’s IDLES have announced today their forthcoming fifth album, ‘TANGK’. The 11-track followup to their Grammy-nominated ‘CRAWLER’, ‘TANGK’ was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band’s Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats […]

David Holmes
News

DAVID HOLMES shares new single ‘Stop Apologising’ from his forthcoming album ‘Blind On A Galloping Horse’

October 17, 2023 XS Noize

Today, David Holmes shares “Stop Apologising”, the new single from his forthcoming album Blind On A Galloping Horse, out November 10 via Heavenly Recordings. The new track follows the recently released single “Necessary Genius”, a […]

Moby
News

MOBY shares reworked track of Cream’s “We’re Going Wrong” with Brie O’Banion

October 17, 2023 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby shares a downtempo reworking of Cream’s “We’re Going Wrong” with Brie O’Banion, out everywhere now on Moby’s label, Always Centered At Night. On October […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pip Blom - Bobbie
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pip Blom – Bobbie

October 16, 2023 Stuart Evans

On this, their third album, Amsterdam’s finest Pip Blom, change direction yet maintain their wonderful and vivacious indie-pop sound. Following Boat (2019) and Welcome Break (2021), their new album Bobbie was crafted on computers and […]

Ghost Hounds
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Blues-rock outfit Ghost Hounds talk new track ‘Last Train To Nowhere’

October 16, 2023 Randall Radic

Blues-rock outfit Ghost Hounds recently unveiled the music video for “Last Train To Nowhere,” a track lifted from their latest album, First Last Time. They’ve opened shows for The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL announce ‘The Green Album’ live 2024 UK and Ireland tour

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Orbital have announced a very special headline tour, The Green Album – Live – 2024, celebrating the hugely influential electronic duo’s seminal 1991 debut album. The tour takes place next April and May and includes […]

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS & WEEZER
Gigs

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS & WEEZER announce summer tour of the UK and Ireland in 2024

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have today announced a major summer tour of the UK and Ireland in 2024. When The Smashing Pumpkins first emerged out of Chicago in […]

Background Music
Features 2

How Background Music in Slots Contributes to the Success of All British Casino

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Every element plays a key role in shaping the player’s overall experience in online casinos’ fast-paced world. While many aspects are readily acknowledged, one often underestimated yet integral component is the role of background music, […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON adds third date at The Limelight, Belfast due to phenomenal demand

October 16, 2023 XS Noize

Van Morrison unveils his 45th studio album, Accentuate the Positive, ahead of its release on November 3rd. This electrifying homage to rock ‘n’ roll is launched alongside its first single, a new take on the Johnny […]

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