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        • 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 […]

          Kasabian
          News

          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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Top 10 Casino Games: A Guide to the Most Popular Games of Chance

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Venturing into the enthralling realm of casino gaming, one finds a mesmerizing assortment of games catering to the diverse tastes and proficiencies of players. Ranging from the time-honored table games to the more contemporary electronic […]

Depeche Mode
News

DEPECHE MODE release ‘Ghosts Again (Remixes)’

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Depeche Mode has released ‘Ghosts Again (Remixes’), a collection of Martin Gore and Dave Gahan-approved reinterpretations of the single from the band’s universally acclaimed 15th studio album, Memento Mori (Columbia Records). Out now across digital […]

Galen & Paul
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GALEN & PAUL share video for new song ‘Hacia Arriba’

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Galen & Paul have inspired a wave of interest ahead of the May 19th release of their upcoming debut album ‘Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?’. Their first track ‘Lonely Town’ earned airplay from Craig […]

Big Country
Gigs

BIG COUNTRY return to Belfast for the 40th anniversary of ‘The Crossing’ album

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Big Country celebrates their iconic 1983 debut LP ‘The Crossing’ 40 years on from release. Big Country broke worldwide with the release of the album’s classic singles ‘Fields Of Fire’, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In […]

Felix Laband - The Soft White Hand
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Felix Laband – The Soft White Hand

May 5, 2023 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here weekly. ‘The Soft White Hand’ is the fifth album from South African solo artist Felix […]

Gerry Cinnamon
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GERRY CINNAMON announces – The Live Album: Live at Hampden Park

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

The phenomenon that is Gerry Cinnamon is currently in the studio recording his third album, which is due later this year. In the meantime, fans can relive how he closed his UK summer dates for […]

GRIAN CHATTEN
News

GRIAN CHATTEN announces debut solo album ‘Chaos For The Fly’

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

Grian Chatten is pleased to share details of his debut solo album for release this Summer. To coincide with its announcement, a new track, “Fairlies”, is streaming now alongside a video animated by Callum Scott-Dyson. […]

peter gabriel
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PETER GABRIEL shares ‘Four Kinds of Horses’ from his forthcoming album i/o

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

On the full moon, Friday 5 May, Peter Gabriel releases the next track from his forthcoming album i/o. This month the song is ‘Four Kinds of Horses,’ and the first-up is the Bright-Side Mix. Written […]

the flaming lips
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THE FLAMING LIPS to release a new limited-edition vinyl EP entitled ‘Hypnotist’ on June 16

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Flaming Lips will unveil a new limited-edition vinyl EP entitled Hypnotist on June 16. It notably collects four fan-favourite tracks previously only available on the 6-CD Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 20th Anniversary Box Set. […]

Simon Day
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The Fast Show’s’ SIMON DAY is bringing his new show to Belfast next Thursday

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

The man who invented saving the planet and has dedicated his life to lowering carbon emissions and getting a pound note- Dave Angel, reveals in speech and song how he has juggled a remarkable life […]

Therapy?
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Andy Cairns of Therapy? on new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #128 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Therapy? Vocalist and guitarist Andy Cairns to discuss their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’. As Therapy? ‘s fourth decade finally gets underway […]

Motörhead
Features

Motörhead – Ace of Spades: What is the story?

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

After being kicked out of Hawkwind in May 1975 after being arrested for drug possession in Canada, ‘Lemmy’ decided to set up his own band under the name Motorhead, which was also the name of […]

Greta Van Fleet unveil new video for 'Meeting The Master'
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GRETA VAN FLEET unveil new video for ‘Meeting The Master’

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have unveiled the new video for their critically acclaimed track ‘Meeting The Master’, directed by the band alongside Gus Black. The song hails from the band’s forthcoming third studio […]

Jared Freid
Gigs

US comedian JARED FREID announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

US comedian Jared Freid is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023. Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, with a strong […]

Turin Brakes
Gigs

TURIN BRAKES announce ‘Ether Song’ 20th anniversary shows

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their second album Ether Song, Turin Brakes have announced three very special intimate shows – in Leeds, Glasgow and London – where they’ll be performing Ether Song in full along […]

The Hives
Gigs

THE HIVES return with new album ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’ & release video for new single ‘Bogus Operandi’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Swedish rock’n’roll heroes The Hives return this summer with their first studio album in over a decade. Today, the band announces The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, out August 11th, 2023, via Fuga. The announcement is […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP shares title track from her debut solo album ‘Love Invention’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Synth-pop visionary Alison Goldfrapp today returns with the next piece of the puzzle from her highly anticipated debut solo album, sharing the cosmic new single “Love Invention”. The upcoming album will be released on the […]

Baxter Dury
News

BAXTER DURY shares new single ‘Celebrate Me’ from forthcoming album ‘I Thought I Was Better Than You’

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Musician, writer and Renaissance man Baxter Dury releases “Celebrate Me”, the third track from his forthcoming seventh studio album I Thought I Was Better Than You. Due for release on June 2 through Heavenly Recordings, […]

Wizkid
Gigs

WIZKID to play Dublin show at 3Arena on Saturday, 14 October 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling Nigerian global superstar, Wizkid announced a Dublin date at 3Arena on Saturday, 14th October, in support of his fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego. Following his iconic UK show […]

JUDAS PRIEST
Gigs

JUDAS PRIEST announce Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

JUDAS PRIEST announces Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024. Plus, special guests Saxon and Uriah Heep. Tickets from €69.75, including the booking fee go on sale this Friday at 10 am from […]

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