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        • 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 […]

          The Reytons
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          The Reytons announce trailblazing world tour with Belfast show at The Telegraph Building

          April 20, 2026

          From number one albums to headlining major festivals, John Fury boxing bootcamps to band member substitutes with Gary Neville, indie juggernauts The Reytons have done it all. Against all odds, UK Music’s biggest underdogs keep […]

          madonna
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          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

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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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orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL join forces with Sleaford Mods on new furious new single ‘Dirty Rat’

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary electronic music duo Orbital have collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their fabulous, furious joint single “Dirty Rat”. Orbital & Sleaford Mods’ “Dirty Rat”, premiered last night on BBC Radio 6Music by Steve Lamacq, is […]

Cowboy Junkies
Gigs

COWBOY JUNKIES have announced a UK tour for November

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of the highly-praised new album Songs of the Recollection on Proper Records, Cowboy Junkies have announced a UK tour for November. Long admired for the carefully chosen cover versions of songs that […]

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe
Gigs

Rock legends DEF LEPPARD & MÖTLEY CRÜE bring their co-headline ‘The World Tour’ to Marlay Park, Dublin, on 4 July 2023

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going […]

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Billy Idol at Wembley Arena, London

October 20, 2022 Marija Buljeta

There is a rock ‘n’ roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed to Wembley arena to do exactly that, to finally see the punk rock, new wave […]

Simple Minds
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Direction of the Heart

October 20, 2022 Lee Campbell

Forty years after their seminal New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) album, Simple Minds are back with their 18th studio LP, Direction of the Heart. Incredibly, the former classic was the culmination of a period that saw […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track / video, “saboteur forcefield”, from CACTI, out on 13 January

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video. On “saboteur forcefield”, Tor lays bare her propensity for self-sabotage, an admission she hopes could […]

JAXN
New Music

Manchester-born, London-based JAXN shares new single ‘Freakshow’

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

We’ve seen the Manchester-born, London-based JAXN invokes the spirit of Britpop (‘One Kiss’) and ‘90s pop-punk (‘Foolin’ Around’) for a new generation, but today sees the songwriter, producer, and musician take a fresh approach to […]

IN FOCUS// Rina Sawayama at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Rina Sawayama at Rock City, Nottingham

October 19, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Rina Sawayama is one of the most exciting artists on the current pop stage. The Japanese-British singer visited Nottingham for the first time on the 18th of October. The show had the best elements of […]

Leftfield
Gigs

LEFTFIELD release new single ‘Full Way Round’ featuring vocals by Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

Leftfield, electronic and dancefloor pioneers, have returned with “Full Way Round”. It is a new taster of their forthcoming album; This Is What We Do. The single is a powerful collaboration with Grian Chatten, the […]

Bingo
Features 2

An Introduction To Music Bingo

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

Bingo happens to be one of the oldest games on the planet and one that has stood the test of time, having been around for decades. And, as you will expect, there have been different […]

DMA’S
Gigs

DMA’S announce their fourth album HOW MANY DREAMS? – Hear lead single ‘Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s The Weekend’

October 19, 2022 XS Noize

DMA’S have announced their fourth album HOW MANY DREAMS? will be released on 31 March 2023 via I OH YOU. Alongside the album news is the lead single ‘Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s The Weekend’ and its […]

Grant Armour
New Music

GRANT ARMOUR releases music video for new track ‘Mondo’

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

South East London vocalist/producer/director Grant Armour has been making documentaries on subjects like drugs, rave culture, fetishes, mental health, prisons, ancient rituals, homelessness, LGBTQ+ rights and space tourism. In the past, he has collaborated with […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS – launch video for new track ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am’

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys have launched ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am’, a new track from their forthcoming album ‘The Car’, released this coming Friday, 21st October. The video for ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I […]

Lewis Capaldi
Gigs

LEWIS CAPALDI announces headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast, on January 29th 2023

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

After making his eagerly-awaited return last month and rocketing straight to the top of the UK singles chart with ‘Forget Me’, making it his third UK number 1, Lewis Capaldi today announces his brand new […]

IN FOCUS// IN FOCUS: Go_A @ Rock City (Beta), Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Go_A at Rock City (Beta), Nottingham

October 18, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Go_A – an electro-folk band from Ukraine representing their country at Eurovision in 2021, visited Nottingham on the 17th of October. Their performance brought references to Ukrainian culture and groovy dance-inducing beats that made everyone […]

October Drift - I Don't Belong Anywhere
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: October Drift – I Don’t Belong Anywhere

October 18, 2022 Sandra Blemster

I Don’t Belong Anywhere is October Drift’s follow-up to their debut album Forever Whatever in 2020. The Taunton quartet have been playing most of their lives (since age 13) and are Alex Bispham (bass), Chris […]

The Court House
Gigs

Northern Ireland’s newest live music venue, THE COURT HOUSE, opens its doors in Bangor City

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following seven years of fundraising, lobbying, planning and extensive refurbishment, The Court House on Bangor seafront will finally open its doors to the public on Thursday, 20th October. The first performances will be from up-and-coming […]

New Pagans
New Music

Irish indie-punks NEW PAGANS release video for new single ‘Better People’

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish indie-punk five-piece New Pagans return with their new single ‘Better People’, a stunning blast of positivity – and the first glimpse of the band’s stellar new era. As the music industry fights to return […]

LIVE REVIEW: Neville Staple Band at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne, 15th October 2022
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Neville Staple Band at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

October 18, 2022 Iam Burn

I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since “Ghost Town” hit the top of the singles charts. The Specials anthemic track is still relevant today, a song about social issues such as racial tensions and […]

David Gray
Gigs

DAVID GRAY and his Skellig choir announce a series of intimate shows in early 2023

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

David Gray and his Skellig choir are to perform songs from his acclaimed studio album Skellig live for the first and only time in a series of five intimate shows in early 2023. Gray’s twelfth […]

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