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        • ASH
          News

          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

          Graham Coxon
          News

          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          da Googie
          News

          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

  • Reviews
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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
        • 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
        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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RIOPY
New Music

RIOPY announces fourth album ‘THRIVE’ ahead of his first UK tour and a feature on Lana Del Rey’s forthcoming album

January 12, 2023 XS Noize

Composed over the last two years during a period of uncertainty and fear, RIOPY’s new album, THRIVE, “represents the inner strength that pushes us to fight in moments of doubt or sorrow.” Scheduled for release […]

Ber
New Music

Rising singer/songwriter BER shares video for her new single ‘Your Internet Sucks’

January 12, 2023 XS Noize

Today, rising singer/songwriter Ber shares her new song, “Your Internet Sucks,” alongside an accompanying lyric video. Of the track, Ber states, “‘Your Internet Sucks’ is an ode to the boy who broke my heart. I […]

Corey Kent
New Music

COREY KENT releases performance video of new single ‘Man of the House’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

One of country music’s most exciting new acts and RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville signee, Corey Kent gives fans a sneak peek of the new single ‘Man of the House’ with a special acoustic performance ahead […]

u2
New Music

Tracklist revealed for ‘Songs Of Surrender’ – the new re-imagined and re-recorded album by U2

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Island Records and Interscope today announce the release of Songs Of Surrender – a collection of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band’s catalogue, re-recorded and re-imagined for 2023 in sessions spanning the last two years, to […]

Fucked Up
Gigs

F*CKED UP share video for new single ‘I Think I Might Be Weird’ taken from new album ‘One Day’ out Jan 27th

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Toronto’s Fucked Up present a new single/video, ‘I Think I Might Be Weird’ from their forthcoming album One Day, out January 27th on Merge Records. Following singles ‘Found’ and the title track, ‘I Think I […]

Philip Selway
New Music

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for new single ‘Picking Up Pieces’ from upcoming album ‘Strange Dance’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, from which he last month shared a video for lead track Check For Signs Of Life, today Philip Selway shares a captivating […]

Black Star Riders
Gigs

BLACK STAR RIDERS launch their brand new single ‘Catch Yourself On’ from new album ‘Wrong Side Of Paradise’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Just a few days ahead of their new album Wrong Side Of Paradise, Black Star Riders are thrilled to announce the launch of their brand new single Catch Yourself On. In addition, to celebrate the […]

Le Boom
Gigs

LE BOOM announce a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Sports Club on Friday 31st March

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh from a sold-out Belfast show last year, Le Boom has announced a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Sports Club on Friday 31st March 2023 Le Boom’s double-A-side release is out now on Le Boom’s […]

Temples
Gigs

TEMPLES announce details of their new Sean Ono Lennon produced album ‘Exotico’

January 11, 2023 XS Noize

Temples have announced details of their fourth album, Exotico. The Sean Ono Lennon-produced album will be released on ATO Records on Friday 14th April 2023. Having previously worked with Lennon on their 2020 single ‘Paraphernalia’, […]

shame
Gigs

shame share video for new single ‘Six-Pack’ from their upcoming third record ‘Food for Worms’

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

shame have unveiled the video for the brand new track ‘Six-Pack’, the latest single to be taken from their anticipated upcoming third record Food for Worms, out 24th Feb 2023, via Dead Oceans. The band […]

Dan Croll
New Music

DAN CROLL announces new album ‘Fools’ out May 19th alongside the rousing new single ‘Slip Away’

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

After recently returning to deliver his comeback single ‘How Close We Came’ near the end of last year, Dan Croll is now ready to announce the details behind his new studio album Fools, showcased by […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares new track ‘vertigo’ from her album CACTI out this Friday 13 January

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track, “vertigo” the final track to be shared prior to the release of her much anticipated second studio […]

The Songs of Bacharach & Costello
News

Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach announce ‘The Songs of Bacharach & Costello’

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, personally compiled by Elvis Costello, brings together all of the published songs that Costello has written with the legendary Burt Bacharach, one of the great composers of popular music in the […]

Everything But The Girl
New Music

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL confirm details of ‘Fuse’ their first new studio album in over 24 years

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today confirmed details of Fuse, their first new studio album in over 24 years, out on 21st April. The first single – and opening cut from the 10-track album – […]

Morrissey Announces Headline London Show
News

MORRISSEY announces a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March

January 10, 2023 XS Noize

Morrissey has today announced a new London headline show at Eventim Apollo on Sunday 19th March. This show is part of a European tour that includes dates in France and Belgium. Tickets for the shows go […]

TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

January 10, 2023 Marc Leach

What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

Daughter
News

DAUGHTER announce new album ‘Stereo Mind Game’ – out 7th April

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Returning with their first studio album in seven years, Stereo Mind Game is a new chapter for Daughter. Released on 7 April, the group’s third record follows Not to Disappear (2016) and soundtrack Music from […]

BANNERS
News

BANNERS releases his NEW EP ‘I Wish I Was Flawless, I’m Not’ on January 13th

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Following a flurry of raw and heartfelt offerings these last few months, including “Easy,” “Perfectly Broken,” “Keeps Me Going,” and “Happier,” Liverpool native Michael Nelson, aka BANNERS. returns with his eagerly-awaited new EP I Wish […]

David Bowie
News

50th anniversary vinyl editions of DAVID BOWIE’s 1973 album ‘Aladdin Sane’ will be released in April

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

April 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s ALADDIN SANE, which was released only ten months after his breakthrough album THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM […]

Belle and Sebastian
New Music

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN announce new album ‘Late Developers’ – released this Friday, January 13th

January 9, 2023 XS Noize

Belle and Sebastian hit the ground running in 2023 with new album Late Developers, released this Friday, January 13th. The first single ‘I Don’t Know What You See In Me’ can be heard now. One […]

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