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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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How technology is shaping the music industry 
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How technology is shaping the music industry 

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

New tech trends have brought major changes in various industries. In the digital era, everything can be done online using smartphones, computers, and the internet. New technology has been a life-changer in the music industry, […]

WINACHI
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PREMIERE: WINACHI drop their new ‘Heaven In Hell.A (Remix E.P)’

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI drop their NEW ‘Heaven In Hell. A (Remix E.P)’ exclusively today via XS Noize, which features x3 FUNKalicious remixes of their current single by legendary producers ‘Brian ‘FAST’ Leiser (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) & Danny […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University

December 11, 2022 Iam Burn

The temperature had just dropped to -1° Celcius as I arrived at the venue. A brass monkey wandered across the quad, looking for a welding torch. Hoping to find warmth inside, I found the venue […]

Kula Shaker
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Shepherds Bush Empire, London

December 11, 2022 Michael Barron

With over 25 years of being, Kula Shaker has built live staples guaranteed to enchant and exhilarate fans old and new. As has become a tradition, the four-piece opened with “Hey Dude”, which instantly gained […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 release ‘Oh Caroline’ Video from their Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release the official video for ‘Oh Caroline’ – taken from their critically acclaimed Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. You can watch the Samuel Bradley-directed video BELOW. Released in […]

Litany
New Music

LITANY shares new single ‘Die Hard (Is A Christmas Film)’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

“Yippee ki-yay, motherfucker!” If you’re one of the countless people who get the festive season started by once again watching McClane take on Gruber in ‘Die Hard’, you’ll know that translates approximately as “Christmas is […]

Simple Minds
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS release new single TRAFFIC featuring RUSSELL MAEL OF SPARKS

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Today Simple Minds release a new mix as well as an acoustic version of ‘Traffic’, the third single to be taken from their outstanding eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. Written by the band’s […]

Björk
New Music

Björk releases sideproject remix of atopos from ‘fossora’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Björk has released the sideproject remix of the track ‘atopos’; a hammering expansion on the original track that is layered with crisp, busy beats. Björk collaborated with Sideproject when producing some of the beats from […]

The Killers
Gigs

THE KILLERS announce Belfast Vital show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st Sep 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The Killers have announced a HUGE Belfast show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st September 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr. The Las Vegas band returns to the city for the first time […]

The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

December 8, 2022 Iam Burn

In 2002, The Flaming Lips released their tenth studio album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. A band that has consistently evolved throughout their career, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots presented a more electronic direction to their […]

Gorillaz
Gigs

GORILLAZ share new single ‘SKINNY APE’ & announce revolutionary new AR music video performances in LDN & NYC

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz will revolutionise the very concept of musical performance as they transform the streets of New York and London into stages for two groundbreaking performances of their brand-new track ‘Skinny Ape’. Taking place at 14.30 […]

Matt Goss
Gigs

MATT GOSS Announces Major Spring UK Tour including London Royal Albert Hall & New Album

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Matt Goss, the legendary Bros frontman, is returning to the musical stage in the UK following his recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and an 11-year Las Vegas residency, with brand new music and major […]

NOFX - Double Album
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NOFX – Double Album

December 8, 2022 Michael Barron

NOFX, throughout their almost four decades career, has been known for making controversial statements, and the band members have not become more mild-mannered as they enter their fifties. The latest being that the Beatles’ White […]

NOT A TOY
Interviews

INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

December 8, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

Philip Selway
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for ‘Check For Signs Of Life’ from upcoming album “Strange Dance” & Announces UK and European tour dates

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, and having previously shared a visualizer for lead single “Check For Signs Of Life”, today Philip Selway shares a mesmerising and beautifully-shot […]

Begonia
Gigs

BEGONIA shares the video for new single ‘Cold Night’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Begonia’s reputation as one of the biggest, boldest voices to emerge from Canada in recent years continued with her recent single ‘Right Here’. Earning airplay and acclaim that stretched into the UK, US, Germany and […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Hu at the Ulster Hall, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Hu at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 7, 2022 Marc Leach

As the Rumble of Thunder passed over Belfast on a cold December night, the echoing sounds of “HU! HU! HU!” could be heard as the Mongolian horde crossed the Northern Irish mountains. Imagine if this […]

Lana Del Rey
New Music

LANA DEL REY announces her ninth studio album ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey announces her highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, ’ due for release on 10th March 2023. It follows the recent success of […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES release Rok Predin directed video for ‘Here, There And Everywhere’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for The Beatles’ “Here, There And Everywhere” by Trunk Animation. “Follow the band on tour, as they face an ever-changing backdrop of cities, hotels, roads, and gigs, with only each […]

IN FOCUS// Alter Bridge (+ Halestorm, Mammoth WVH) @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Alter Bridge with Halestorm & Mammoth WVH live at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

December 7, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips came to Nottingham and blew everyone’s socks off with their powerful performance. The support came from Mammoth WVH […]

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