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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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IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose @ Leeds Beckett Students' Union 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose @ Leeds Beckett Students’ Union

February 13, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Knocked Loose is a hardcore punk band from Kentucky, USA. Their latest EP, ‘A Tear in the Fabric of Life’ released last year, has been notably successful among hardcore metal and punk fans. In February […]

LIVE REVIEW: Palace - Brixton Academy, London 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Palace – Brixton Academy, London

February 12, 2022 Michael Barron

The rise of Palace cannot be attributed to record sales. Their latest LP Shoals entered just outside the top 50, 29 places higher than their 2019 sophomore effort Life After. Palace’s success is down to […]

Dublin-based indie pop artist CAT DOWLING releases new single ‘All That I Can Do’
New Music

Dublin-based indie pop artist CAT DOWLING releases new single ‘All That I Can Do’

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Dublin-based indie-pop artist Cat Dowling has released ‘All That I Can Do’ today, Feb 11th, the fourth single to be taken from her recently released album ‘Animals’ via Forever In Financial Arrears Records (FIFA Records). […]

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘You Don’t Belong’ - Watch Now 2
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ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘You Don’t Belong’ – Watch Now

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

When a 21-year-old songwriter is heralded as a major new talent by two icons of British music, it’s time to take note. Noel Gallagher has not only championed the young Geordie, but he also produced […]

NINA NESBITT explores issues of grief with new single ‘When You Lose Someone’
New Music

NINA NESBITT explores issues of grief with new single ‘When You Lose Someone’

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Nina Nesbitt lines up a big year ahead as she today shares her brand new single ‘When You Lose Someone’. It comes as she prepares to work on her eagerly anticipated third album, which will […]

Music photographer Dean Chalkley announces multi-media art project New Perspectives with the release of the video for Phono 48’s ‘So Pure’
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Music photographer Dean Chalkley announces multi-media art project New Perspectives with the release of the video for Phono 48’s ‘So Pure’

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Released 18th February the single will be one element of the New Perspectives’ project augmented by a photo exhibition at the Museum Of Youth Culture, a short film and a one-off journal written by music […]

SKUNK ANANSIE unveil brand-new animated video for 'Piggy' & announce new EU dates & full support acts
Gigs

SKUNK ANANSIE unveil brand-new animated video for ‘Piggy’ & announce new EU dates & full support acts

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have delighted fans across the world with their brand-new single ‘Piggy’. A punk-rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms, topped off with Skin’s establishment-baiting lyrics taking aim […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lady Wray - Piece of Me
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lady Wray – Piece of Me

February 11, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Recently released third album from the Virginia […]

SUNDARA KARMA release new single 'Oblivion!' & announce forthcoming EP 1
New Music

SUNDARA KARMA release new single ‘Oblivion!’ & announce forthcoming EP

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Sundara Karma have announced details of their forthcoming new EP entitled Oblivion!, produced by Clarence Clarity (Charli XCX, Rina Sawayama) and set for release on April 1 via Chess Club Records.  Alongside the announcement, the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ruby Tingle - Flood
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ruby Tingle – Flood

February 11, 2022 XS Noize

Audiovisual artist and performer Ruby Tingle is set to release her first solo EP ‘Lagoons’ on 25th Feb via No Such Thing Records, in conjunction with her public gallery exhibition at Warrington Museum and Art […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eddie Vedder - Earthling
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eddie Vedder – Earthling

February 10, 2022 Alex Hoggard

As such an intrinsic part of Pearl Jam, it is often difficult to think of Eddie Vedder as a solo artist. Indeed, his solo discography is not the largest, with two soundtrack recordings and 2011’s […]

FANTASTIC NEGRITO announces new album 'White Jesus Black Problems' & shares new single 'Highest Bidder'
New Music

FANTASTIC NEGRITO announces new album ‘White Jesus Black Problems’ & shares new single ‘Highest Bidder’

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

Three-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, musician and activist Fantastic Negrito (neé Xavier Dphrepaulezz) announces his most ambitious project to date, White Jesus Black Problems, out June 3 via his own label, Storefront Records. To accompany the […]

KILLING JOKE announce new EP 'Lord of Chaos' - out 25th March
Gigs

KILLING JOKE announce new EP ‘Lord of Chaos’ – out 25th March

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

KILLING JOKE confirms that all hope is probably lost (or at least missing) with their first new studio material in over seven years… Enter the ‘LORD of CHAOS’ EP – two brand new recordings, plus […]

GOLDFRAPP announce long awaited 'Felt Mountain' reissue out 25 March 2022 & Live dates in spring 2022 1
Gigs

GOLDFRAPP announce long awaited ‘Felt Mountain’ reissue out 25 March 2022 & Live dates in spring 2022

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

GOLDFRAPP have shared details of the long-awaited Felt Mountain reissue, set for release on 25 March 2022 on Mute / BMG on gold vinyl and CD, with extensive new sleeve notes by Lior Phillips and […]

UK Metal band MALEVOLENCE announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday 30th April 2022 1
Gigs

UK Metal band MALEVOLENCE announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday 30th April 2022

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

UK Metal band, Malevolence are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday 30th April 2022. After a dominant summer performing across the UK’s biggest festivals, Malevolence has proven themselves […]

ARCHIVE release ‘Night People’ the second track from their forthcoming documentary soundtrack
New Music

ARCHIVE release ‘Night People’ the second track from their forthcoming documentary soundtrack

February 10, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the celebrated south London collective, release ‘Night People’, the second single from their forthcoming documentary ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’ – which charts the writing and recording of the band’s 12th studio […]

UK rockers REEF release wild skateboarding video for 'Wolfman' single
Gigs

UK rockers REEF release wild skateboarding video for ‘Wolfman’ single

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

UK rockers REEF have revealed the raw and ripping new skater video for lupine banger ‘Wolfman’, their brand new single. Shot in Cornwall, it features Ben Grove from alternative skate group SCUM as The Wolfman, […]

AARON RAITIERE shares new single 'For The Birds' & announces the release of debut album 'Single Wide Dreamer'
New Music

AARON RAITIERE shares new single ‘For The Birds’ & announces the release of debut album ‘Single Wide Dreamer’

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Aaron Raitiere will release his highly anticipated debut album, Single Wide Dreamer, on May 6th via Dinner Time Records/Thirty Tigers. Raitiere launches it by sharing the new song “For […]

REVIEW: AJ Wander - Take It All (The Works) EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: AJ Wander – Take It All (The Works) EP

February 9, 2022 Randall Radic

London-based singer-songwriter AJ Wander recently released his EP, Take It All (The Works), featuring three varied versions of “Take It All” – the original, a piano version, and a stripped-down version. ” Take It All […]

STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single 'Stupid'
Gigs

STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single ‘Stupid’

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

STONE share a new single ‘Stupid’ today, another fierce and roguish offering from the rising Liverpool four-piece, accompanied by an appropriately chaotic music video. STONE have already sold out their debut national headline tour set […]

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