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        • Picture This
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          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
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          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

          Fugees
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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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The Pretenders
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THE PRETENDERS announce new album ‘Relentless’ – Hear brand new single ‘Let The Sun Come In’

May 11, 2023 XS Noize

The Pretenders return with the announcement of ‘Relentless’, their fourteenth studio album, due for release on 1st September 2023 via Parlophone. ‘Relentless’ is a clearly defined snapshot of where The Pretenders are in 2023. Arriving […]

Lana Del Rey
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LANA DEL REY releases her new video for ‘Candy Necklace’

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey releases her new video for ‘Candy Necklace’, the fourth single taken from her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The track is […]

Professor Brian Cox
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Professor Brian Cox announces ‘Horizons A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ Northern Ireland Tour

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out World Tour, Professor Brian Cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout Arena tour HORIZONS. Horizons has taken over 250,000 people across […]

The Who
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Legendary rock band THE WHO confirmed to play Eden Sessions on July 25, 2023

May 10, 2023 XS Noize

The Eden Project announced today that legendary rock band The Who will play the Eden Sessions this summer. In what is a massive coup for the home of the world-famous Biomes, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, […]

McKenna Michels
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VIDEO PREMIERE: McKenna Michels addresses mental health & healing with ‘Survivor’

May 10, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Mental Health is a BIG deal, and McKenna Michels isn’t afraid to address it through her music. Her latest single, “Survivor” – which started as a “pep talk” to herself – is proof of such. […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release ‘Council Skies (The Reflex Revision)’

May 9, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released ‘Council Skies (The Reflex Revision)’, a remix of Noel’s latest single ‘Council Skies’ by French DJ Nicolas Laugier, aka The Reflex. ‘Council Skies’ was released last month […]

Alasdair Beckett-King
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Award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King to play shows in Belfast & Derry in May

May 9, 2023 XS Noize

Join the award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on a ramshackle jaunt through a multiverse of wonders. Learn to make the best of a bad timeline with ABK’s dimension-hopping stand-up, multimedia wizardry & normal wizardry. As seen […]

The Album Leaf - Future Falling
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Album Leaf – Future Falling

May 9, 2023 Stuart Evans

Twenty-Five years into The Album Leaf, Jimmy LaValle reveals his darkest work to date. And when I say dark, I mean really, really dark. It is a record of few words (like most Album Leaf […]

Julius Black
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JULIUS BLACK shares new single ‘Wings’ – his first new release of 2023

May 9, 2023 XS Noize

Julius Black today unveils ‘Wings’, his first new release of 2023. The track follows last year’s ‘Together We Go Down In The Dark’ EP and his 2021 debut ‘Dopamine’, which resulted in airplay from triple […]

Thirty Seconds To Mars
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THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS share video for new single ‘Stuck’

May 9, 2023 XS Noize

Award-winning artist Thirty Seconds To Mars, which consists of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, released their newest single, “Stuck”, via Concord Records. This propulsive single sets the groundwork for a new Thirty Seconds To Mars […]

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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
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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
On The Turntable

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
News

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
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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
News

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 […]

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