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        • Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

          Massive Attack
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          Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits

          April 16, 2026

          Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025
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          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues

          April 15, 2026

          Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]

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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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP 'Portals' out April 23rd 1
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Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP ‘Portals’ out April 23rd

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica makes his solo debut with Portals, a four-song instrumental EP to be released April 23, 2022, via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day Exclusive […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN announce new album 'Headful Of Sugar' - Watch video for first single 'Who Put You Up to This?' 1
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SUNFLOWER BEAN announce new album ‘Headful Of Sugar’ – Watch video for first single ‘Who Put You Up to This?’

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean – vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they) – announce that their long-awaited third album Headful of Sugar will be […]

WINGS OF DESIRE release soaring new single 'Perfect World'
New Music

WINGS OF DESIRE release soaring new single ‘Perfect World’

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Wings of Desire release new single ‘Perfect World’ today via WMD Recordings, following acclaimed 2021 EPs ‘Amun-Ra’ and ‘End of An Age’. Operating at the intersection between pensive reflection and brash catharsis, Wings of Desire’s […]

VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022
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VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Van Morrison is pleased to announce two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 06th 2022. Born in 1945, Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s collection of blues, country and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - FTHC
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – FTHC

February 7, 2022 Ashley Kreutter

Frank Turner has returned with his long-awaited ninth-studio album, FTHC, or Frank TurnerHardcore, and I, for one, am stoked to see him get back to more of his hardcore punk roots. Frank has stated that […]

COLDPLAY and SELENA GOMEZ premiere the video for 'Let Somebody Go'
Gigs

COLDPLAY and SELENA GOMEZ premiere the video for ‘Let Somebody Go’

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the video for Let Somebody Go, their heart-wrenching new single with Grammy-nominated singer Selena Gomez. The stunning, Escher-inspired video was directed by Dave Meyers and co-conceived / choreographed by Yoann Bourgeois. Let […]

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J release new track THE ACTOR
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The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J release new track THE ACTOR

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J have released their new track THE ACTOR, the final song to be released in advance of their forthcoming album THE DREAM, set for release on 11 February via Infectious Music […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 1
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Following his two SOLD OUT concerts at Ormeau Park in 2021, Dermot Kennedy is pleased to announce a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 due to phenomenal demand. Dermot Kennedy is one of […]

INTERVIEW with Jamie Webster on new album 'Moments' his love for Liverpool FC and more
Podcast

INTERVIEW with Jamie Webster on new album ‘Moments’ his love for Liverpool FC and more

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #64 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Liverpool singer-songwriter Jamie Webster to talk about recording his new album with producer Dave Eringa, upcoming shows, his love for Liverpool FC […]

THE FLORENTINAS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 4th March 2022
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THE FLORENTINAS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 4th March 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas have announced a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 04th March 2022, the show announce follows the release of their new single ‘It’s not in Vain’. The […]

JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022
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JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental folk artist Joshua Burnside is something of an anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft strives towards an aesthetic as much as visual […]

BOOK REVIEW: DJANGO, Hand on Fire - The Great Django Reinhardt by Efa & Rubio
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: DJANGO, Hand on Fire – The Great Django Reinhardt by Efa & Rubio

February 6, 2022 Michael Barron

DJANGO, Hand on Fire, kills two birds with one stone by having a separate mini-biography and a graphic novel. Other comic biographies by nbm have had biographies in between the chapters of the graphic novels, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Bell – Flicker
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Bell – Flicker

February 6, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Although for many, it may have felt as though the world has been put on pause over the past couple of years, Ride’s Andy Bell has been a busy man; having made a successful debut […]

JAMES BLUNT delivers comedy perfection in video for new single ‘Adrenaline’
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT delivers comedy perfection in video for new single ‘Adrenaline’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

After releasing the brilliant ‘Adrenaline’, one of four brand new offerings from his current greatest hits album, ‘The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’ – James Blunt today drops the hilarious official music video that sees […]

THURSTON MOORE to release instrumental album 'Screen Time' via Southern Lord 1
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THURSTON MOORE to release instrumental album ‘Screen Time’ via Southern Lord

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Screen Time is a series of instrumental guitar pieces recorded during the summer of 2020 as the world confronted the pandemic shutdown and as the people of good conscious stood up against the oppression of […]

REEF release double A-side single 'Wolfman' / 'Right On' - Listen Now
Gigs

REEF release double A-side single ‘Wolfman’ / ‘Right On’ – Listen Now

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Glastonbury rockers REEF have released their new double A-side single ‘Wolfman’ / ‘Right On’, with both tracks taken from their eagerly anticipated new album Shoot Me Your Ace, which will be released on April 15th. […]

Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS release new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’
New Music

Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS release new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

The Florentinas have released their new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’, today, February 4th 2022. The Bangor four-piece released their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ in October 2021 and earned key media support across Ireland, followed by […]

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’
New Music

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees the release of ‘My OH My’ the latest offering from West Cork alt-rock band ‘First Class & Coach’ and their first since teaming up with Cork independent label FIFA Records. ‘My Oh My’ […]

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK share video for their brand new single ‘Run Out Of Love’
New Music

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK share video for their brand new single ‘Run Out Of Love’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK were greeted with a wave of tastemaker attention for their colossal debut single ‘Bullet’ and their ‘No Sleep’ EP. Then they retreated as they immersed themselves in carefully identifying and […]

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Rough Trade East, London

February 4, 2022 Michael Barron

Artists including Radiohead, Kula Shaker, The Charlatans and Fontaines D.C. have played gigs in this intimate venue to promote new material. The ex-Mansun frontman is no exception and has played at Rough Trade East since […]

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