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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
          News

          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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TIM BURGESS announced as Output Belfast 2022 closing keynote @ The Mac Belfast Thursday 21 April 2022
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TIM BURGESS announced as Output Belfast 2022 closing keynote @ The Mac Belfast Thursday 21 April 2022

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

From the runaway success over lockdown of Tim’s Twitter Listening Parties to his stance on issues such as band merchandise, and his amplification of the Broken Record campaign (let alone albums, festival stage curation, DJ […]

Gilbert O’Sullivan announces new studio album 'Driven' out on 22nd July - Watch the video to the first single, ‘Take Love’ – a duet with KT Tunstall 1
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Gilbert O’Sullivan announces new studio album ‘Driven’ out on 22nd July – Watch the video to the first single, ‘Take Love’ – a duet with KT Tunstall

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today BMG release Take Love, the first single to be taken from Gilbert O’Sullivan’s twentieth studio album, Driven, out on 22nd July. Take Love finds Gilbert and guest vocalist, Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall trading lines […]

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce 25th-anniversary reissue of their visionary breakthrough second album 'Dig Your Own Hole'
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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce 25th-anniversary reissue of their visionary breakthrough second album ‘Dig Your Own Hole’

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have announced details of a 25th-anniversary reissue of their visionary breakthrough second album. Dig Your Own Hole was recorded and road-tested in the underground. On its release on 7th April 1997, the […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS announce double album 'Mercury - ACTS 1 & 2' & share music video for 'Bones'
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IMAGINE DRAGONS announce double album ‘Mercury – ACTS 1 & 2’ & share music video for ‘Bones’

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons unleash an epic video for their latest single, the defiantly upbeat “Bones.” In the clip, directed by visual pioneer Jason Koenig, a zombie apocalypse plagues Wall Street, turning the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gabriella Marinaro teases her ‘INNER SPACE’ EP with the release of 'Goodnight Moon'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gabriella Marinaro teases her ‘INNER SPACE’ EP with the release of ‘Goodnight Moon’

April 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

As a fairly new name on the music scene, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Gabriella Marinaro is determined to make her mark. How is she going to do this? Notably, through the release of her upcoming […]

THE CLASH announce ‘Combat Rock / The People’s Hall’ special edition - out 20th May 1
New Music

THE CLASH announce ‘Combat Rock / The People’s Hall’ special edition – out 20th May

April 6, 2022 XS Noize

Originally released in May 1982, ‘Combat Rock’ is the final album from The Clash of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. Featuring two of the band’s most well-known songs, ‘Should I Stay […]

ELIZABETH FRASER + DAMON REECE announce their new project - Sun’s Signature - a stunning 5-song EP out on June 18th for Record Store Day 1
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ELIZABETH FRASER + DAMON REECE announce their new project – Sun’s Signature – a stunning 5-song EP out on June 18th for Record Store Day

April 6, 2022 XS Noize

Today, vocalist Elizabeth Fraser and percussionist Damon Reece have detailed their newest project – Sun’s Signature – a stunning 5-song EP out physically on June 18th via Partisan Records for Record Store Day, with a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love

April 6, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Nearly 40 years into their career, the twelfth studio album Unlimited Love sees the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again hone their trademark funk-rock sound. With guitarist John Frusciante rejoining the band, it sees what many […]

INTERVIEW: US indie-rock outfit LO MOON discuss their new album 'A Modern Life' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: US indie-rock outfit LO MOON discuss their new album ‘A Modern Life’

April 6, 2022 Lee Campbell

Lo Moon has just released their stunning second album, ‘Modern Life’ and are in the midst of a major European & North American tour with The War on Drugs. Matt Lowell and Sam Stewart from […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Riding The Low - The Death of Gobshite Rambo
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Riding The Low – The Death of Gobshite Rambo

April 6, 2022 Kieran Brennan

Riding The Low continues to defy genre with their latest release, The Death Of Gobshite Rambo. The album title is a statement in itself, and the 12-track record backs up the head-turning name as the […]

TOUTS release the video for new single 'Can’t Take It Anymore' - Watch Now!
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TOUTS release the video for new single ‘Can’t Take It Anymore’ – Watch Now!

April 6, 2022 XS Noize

Bilious teen angst gets salty with age as a grown TOUTS stand up for a second round in 2022’s musical ring by releasing Can’t Take It Anymore, opting for the fancy footwork of studied lyrics […]

VAN MORRISON to release 43rd studio album ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ on 13th May 2022
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VAN MORRISON to release 43rd studio album ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ on 13th May 2022

April 5, 2022 XS Noize

Van Morrison has announced details of his 43rd studio album. ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ is released via Exile Productions/Virgin on May 13th 2022. “Pretending” – the first track taken from the album – is out […]

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds 40 Years of Hits tour @ Brighton Centre 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds 40 Years of Hits tour @ Brighton Centre

April 4, 2022 Marija Buljeta

The much delayed 40 Years of Hits tour by Simple Minds finally arrived in Brighton last night. As the name suggested, we knew that we were about to hear the best of the band’s fruitful […]

LIVE REVIEW: Thundercat @ O2 Academy Brixton 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Thundercat @ O2 Academy Brixton

April 4, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Stephen Lee Bruner, aka Thundercat, is an American bass player, singer and songwriter and a two-time Grammy winner. He’s known for his unique style in both fashion and music and for his work with such […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty - Chloë and the Next 20th Century
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty – Chloë and the Next 20th Century

April 4, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Father John Misty has one of the richest musical repertoires in the present day, a staple of the scene like Leonard Cohen or Scott Walker in their eras (while leaving a legacy of work for […]

An Audience with Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE’ & other key events Announced as part of Banbridge Festival of Fire and Light
Gigs

An Audience with Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE’ & other key events Announced as part of Banbridge Festival of Fire and Light

April 4, 2022 XS Noize

Offering something for all the family, the Festival of Fire and Light will see Banbridge town centre light up with an exhilarating three-day programme featuring bespoke workshops, storytelling, circus and street theatre, comedy and music. […]

POLIÇA announce new album 'Madness' & share first single "Alive" 1
New Music

POLIÇA announce new album ‘Madness’ & share first single “Alive”

April 4, 2022 XS Noize

After recently sharing their single “Rotting”, POLIÇA, the Minneapolis-based project of singer, Channy Leaneagh, producer, Ryan Olson, bassist, Chris Bierden and drummers, Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson have announced their new album ‘Madness’ is due […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022 1
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022

April 4, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 25th August 2022. Paolo Nutini released his second album, Sunny Side Up, In […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single 'Pana-vision'
New Music

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single ‘Pana-vision’

April 3, 2022 XS Noize

“Pana-vision,” borne on a hypnotic piano motif and mesmerizing refrain of “like a newborn child,” is the fourth and newest offering from The Smile a/k/a Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner. An animation by […]

INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low 1
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INTERVIEW: Paddy Considine on ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’- the brand new album from his band Riding The Low

April 3, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #77 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with actor, director and musician Paddy Considine about ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’, the brand new album from his band Riding The Low. […]

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