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        • ASH
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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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DROPKICK MURPHYS bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life on new album ‘Machines Kill Fascists’ 1
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DROPKICK MURPHYS bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life on new album ‘Machines Kill Fascists’

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys have announced a new album unlike anything they’ve done to date, bringing Woody Guthrie’s words to life on This Machine Still Kills Fascists, to be released digitally and on CD on September 30 […]

What Is the Best Playlist for Poker Games?
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What Is the Best Playlist for Poker Games?

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

Poker is one of the most popular casino games in the world, with movies, books, songs, and games based on it. Poker is highly unpredictable and incredibly cool, unlike other card games, so it’s a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger

June 23, 2022 Randall Radic

Norman, Oklahoma doesn’t customarily come to mind when contemplating psychedelic rock bands until you hear psych-rock outfit Sisteria, who unveils the music video for “Hunger,” a track from their upcoming debut album, Dark Matter, slated […]

INTERVIEW: RAHH on her debut EP - ‘I Told You We’d Be Famous’
Interviews

INTERVIEW: RAHH on her debut EP – ‘I Told You We’d Be Famous’

June 23, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since she made her debut in 2019, proudly independent artist RAHH, who grew up in a very musical family, has already earned herself support from the likes of Spotify and BBC 6 Music and impressed […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

On June 24th, British, singer-songwriter, Lissy Taylor releases her impassioned indie-pop offering ‘She’s A Stunner’, produced by Gareth Nutall (Frank Turner, Lottery Winners, The K’s). The accompanying self-directed music video lands the same day and […]

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose with Despize, Soft Kill, & Choir Boy @ Rescue Rooms, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose with Despize, Soft Kill, & Choir Boy @ Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

June 22, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Despize, Soft Kill, Choir Boy and Knocked Loose are four bands of different genres that will perform at the Outbreak Festival this year. On the 21st of June, all four came to Nottingham and gave […]

GORILLAZ share new track 'Cracker Island' (ft. Thundercat) - Listen Now
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GORILLAZ share new track ‘Cracker Island’ (ft. Thundercat) – Listen Now

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

A new dawn is coming. Cracker Island (ft. Thundercat) — an energetic, upbeat firecracker from Murdoc, Noodle, Russel and 2D —is out today, featuring the virtuosic bassist, mercurial talent and twice-Grammy winner Thundercat and with […]

PAOLO NUTINI shares two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI shares two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini builds anticipation towards the release of his new album and fourth studio set ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’out next Friday, July 1st by sharing two new tracks ‘Acid Eyes’ and ‘Petrified in Love’.  […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lovescene - Suits You / Overnight
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lovescene – Suits You / Overnight

June 22, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. If you’re looking for some fine Mancunian Soul, you’ve come to […]

SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles
New Music

SECRET MACHINES announce new double EP & share two new singles

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Secret Machines return with the announcement of a new double EP featuring a reissue of their Dreaming of Dreaming EP and an EP of new content entitled Day 21, alongside the release of one […]

WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022
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WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, June 24th 2022. The band recently released their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling rock band Feeder has […]

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Elbow @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 22, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Brit award winners Elbow, fronted by Guy Garvey, played through their discography of all the greatest hits and brought the sounds of their latest album ‘Flying Dream I’ live to the stage of Waterfront Hall […]

TESS PARKS shares new video 'I See Angels' & announces European & UK tour dates
Gigs

TESS PARKS shares new video ‘I See Angels’ & announces European & UK tour dates

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks is today releasing a new video for ‘I See Angels’, lifted from her newly-released solo album, ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’, out now on Fuzz Club. Alongside the new […]

KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September
Gigs

KLANGSTOF to release their third studio album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ on 16th September

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Klangstof recently returned to attention with the ‘Ocean View’ EP, which was one of two projects they recorded simultaneously in 2021. Its release added to the anticipation for the bigger set that was recorded at […]

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for 'Blacklight Shine' 1
New Music

THE MARS VOLTA reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for ‘Blacklight Shine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Breaking more than a decade of omertà, The Mars Volta reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and music video for “Blacklight Shine”. “Blacklight Shine” pulses with subtle brilliance, Caribbean […]

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Nine Inch Nails at O2 Apollo, Manchester

June 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Industrial rock juggernauts Nine Inch Nails, together with their legendary Academy Award and Grammy-winning frontman Trent Reznor, visited Manchester on the 20th of June and gave a spectacular show filled with fan-favourite tunes and more. […]

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’
New Music

SILVER OWLS release ‘Sleeping Giant’ from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Silver Owls release the second single from their widely acclaimed debut EP ‘Serpentine’, ‘Sleeping Giant’ is a blend of frenzied, melodic, indie rock, and is an anti-war song. Written in response to what is happening […]

KASABIAN take a trip back to Leicester in new video for ‘CHEMICALS'
Gigs

KASABIAN take a trip back to Leicester in new video for ‘CHEMICALS’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a euphoric headline slot at Isle Of Wight Festival, Kasabian have dropped the cosmic video for their new single ’CHEMICALS’, the third track from their highly-anticipated new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria, out August 5th […]

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lia Rye on her ‘Fever Dream’ EP & favourite artists

June 21, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Lia Rye has spent the majority of her teenage years in the musical spotlight. Having studied at the Brit School, while most teens, it could be said, don’t really think too much about their future […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single 'Silence Speaks'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

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