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        • Jack White
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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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Irish artist ROE releases 'That's When The Panic Sets In' Part I of the debut album
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Irish artist ROE releases ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’ Part I of the debut album

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

ROE has released the first half of her much-anticipated debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. Included in the 6-track release are previous singles ‘I Dare You’ and ‘A Temporary Thing’, along with her […]

Snoop Dogg Drops Plans for 2022 International Concerts
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Snoop Dogg Drops Plans for 2022 International Concerts

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

There are singers in the US that have a certain spirit, some “soul”, as some call it, and there’s no bigger example of this than the legend Snoop Dogg. The creator of some of the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop - Simple State
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TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop – Simple State

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Bristol Afrobeat collective No Go Stop kick off the summer with a beat-heavy, funk laden jam on ‘Simple State’, taken from the forthcoming album ‘Where We Are’ due this autumn. ‘Simple State’ draws on a […]

JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album '18' on 15th July 1
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JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album ’18’ on 15th July

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Jeff Beck found a kindred spirit in Johnny Depp when the two met in 2016. They bonded quickly over cars and guitars and spent most of their time together trying to make each other laugh. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets - Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets – Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The Mortal Prophets, fronted by John Beckmann, are a rather genre-bending band, heavily inspired by pre-war blues icons such as Lead Belly and Blind Willie Johnson and are becoming rather well known for creating songs […]

PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album 'Unwanted' - out 12 August
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PALE WAVES release ‘Reasons To Live’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Unwanted’ – out 12 August

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Pale Waves have released ‘Reasons To Live’, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming new album Unwanted, due 12 August via Dirty Hit. As premiered on Apple Music’s ‘New Music Daily’, the release […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE - What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE – What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Having already been in a number of bands and earned himself a strong reputation as a talented producer, ELPENTHE, whose real name is Elliot Beenk, is now putting himself firmly in the spotlight as a […]

bby ivy
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VIDEO PREMIERE: bby ivy – Losing Sleep

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Norwegian now LA-based alternative-pop singer-songwriter bby ivy is back with her new single ‘Losing Sleep’ released via FRTYFVE Records. Having released a string of singles and EPs since 2020, bby ivy has leapt to millions […]

NINA NESBITT announces new album ‘Älskar’ feat: new single ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’
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NINA NESBITT announces new album ‘Älskar’ feat: new single ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Nina Nesbitt is set to take her continuing rising star status to the next level with the news that she will release her eagerly anticipated new album ‘Älskar’ on September 2nd. Nina today launches the […]

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release standalone video and single 'A Bit Of Previous'
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BELLE AND SEBASTIAN release standalone video and single ‘A Bit Of Previous’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

It’s not common practice to have an album’s title track released after said album as a standalone single, but Belle and Sebastian aren’t sticklers for ceremony. Today, the band release new single and video “A […]

PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song 'Theres A Moon On'
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PIXIES announce new album ‘Doggerel’ & share song ‘Theres A Moon On’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The iconic Pixies forged an influential path for alt-rock during their first era, while their post 2004 reunion has seen them alchemize more sophisticated dark arts – a return which has them add another three […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl - Age of Anxious
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl – Age of Anxious

June 8, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With their LP Enny One Wil Love You set to drop on October 14, Ottawa-Hull based indie-rock band Pony Girl are offering up the first taste of what fans both old and new can expect […]

THE BLACK ANGELS announce 'Wilderness of Mirrors' Double LP - Watch video for first single 'El Jardín' 1
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THE BLACK ANGELS announce ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ Double LP – Watch video for first single ‘El Jardín’

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The most impactful music reflects a wide-screen view of the world back at us, helping distill the universal into something far more relatable. Since forming in 2004, the Black Angels have become standard-bearers for modern […]

FOO FIGHTERS together with the Hawkins Family present The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts 1
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FOO FIGHTERS together with the Hawkins Family present The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee will come together with the Hawkins family to celebrate the life, music and love of their husband, father, brother and bandmate with The Taylor […]

PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows 1
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PEARL JAM announce full line-up for BST Hyde Park shows

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

With under one month to go until the start of BST, Pearl Jam are excited to announce even more incredible additions to their biggest London shows at American Express presents BST Hyde Park shows. October […]

Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: 'The Ghost Of Santiago' - out 29 July
New Music

Tim Finn & Phil Manzanera announce second collaboration album: ‘The Ghost Of Santiago’ – out 29 July

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Ghost of Santiago is the latest album to be released by Tim Finn and Phil Manzanera, available from 29 July 2022. This new album, featuring 10 new co-written songs, is the follow up to […]

Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS
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Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. One of the breakthrough bands of the past decade, the Dublin quartet return with These Are The Days, a widescreen indie-rock anthem and the group’s first […]

EDITORS announce new album EBM - Listen to new single Karma Climb
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EDITORS announce new album EBM – Listen to new single Karma Climb

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today announce details of their seventh studio album EBM, out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. The new album will be the first with new band member Benjamin John Power, aka Blanck Mass, […]

WILLIAM ORBIT is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years 2
New Music

WILLIAM ORBIT is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

William Orbit is to release ‘The Painter’, his first brand new album in over eight years. With a sound that is beautiful and unmistakably Orbit, it is released on 26 August through Warner Records. The […]

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single 'Neon Hip' - Watch Now
New Music

FIRST CLASS & COACH unveil video for new single ‘Neon Hip’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2022 XS Noize

First Class & Coach are proud to present the video to accompany their most recent single ‘Neon Hip’, released on FIFA Records. Created in 3D by FC&C bassist Jonathan Parson (mutegrab.com), the film is a […]

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