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        • LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
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          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 […]

          The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          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
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          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

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          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 […]

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          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

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          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. […]

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          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, […]

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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

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          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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          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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
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          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER announces new album 'Emotional Eternal' & shares new single 'Looking Backward' 1
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MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER announces new album ‘Emotional Eternal’ & shares new single ‘Looking Backward’

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Melody’s Echo Chamber returns with her heavenly psychedelic pop and the announcement that her magnificent third studio album, Emotional Eternal, is due for release on April 29th via Domino. Emotional Eternal is a glorious […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Massive Attack - Mezzanine
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Massive Attack – Mezzanine

January 20, 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. Rerelease of the third studio album from […]

WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022 1
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WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

Wolf Alice confirm rescheduled details for their two 3Olympia Theatre shows – and add BELFAST show due to demand at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022. Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am […]

London-based singer VIJI announces her new EP Cali - Watch video for new single 'Mercy'
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London-based singer VIJI announces her new EP Cali – Watch video for new single ‘Mercy’

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

London-based singer Viji – aka Vanilla Jenner – announces her new EP Cali. The 6-track EP will be released on Friday 11th March via Dirty Hit. To celebrate the announcement, she shares a brand new […]

Swedish theatrical rock outfit GHOST announce new album IMPERA - Hear first single 'Call Me Little Sunshine' 3
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Swedish theatrical rock outfit GHOST announce new album IMPERA – Hear first single ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

“We’re building our empire from the ashes of an old” as  GRAMMY-winning Swedish theatrical rock outfit GHOST announces the impending arrival of  IMPERA, the band’s fifth full-length studio album out March 11th via Loma Vista Recordings.  IMPERA is heralded by today’s release of its […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ronan Maclean - Right Here, Right Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ronan Maclean – Right Here, Right Now

January 20, 2022 XS Noize

Australian Electronic-Pop solo artist Ronan Maclean makes his debut with the new single ‘Right Here, Right Now’. At only 16 year old the singer, songwriter and producer demonstrates an impressive understanding of pop music on […]

BIG THIEF share ‘Simulation Swarm’ from upcoming album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' 1
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BIG THIEF share ‘Simulation Swarm’ from upcoming album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Next month, Big Thief will release Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, the group’s new 20-track double album. Ahead of its release, they’ve set the bar high with a string of singles, and […]

THE BOO RADLEYS share video for new single 'Keep On With Falling' 2
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THE BOO RADLEYS share video for new single ‘Keep On With Falling’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Boo Radleys fall headlong into their 34th year with a new single, the title track from their forthcoming, long-awaited seventh album, Keep On With Falling. Introducing yet more harmony-rich, gently fuzzed-up alt-pop, as if […]

INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals

January 19, 2022 Dan Volohov

Recently The Professionals released their newest studio album, “SNAFU,” their first since 2017’s “What In the World.” In this interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The […]

NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022 2
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NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

UK singer/songwriter Nilüfer Yanya is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022. With her second album ‘Painless’ set for release on 4th March, Nilüfer Yanya is sharing new […]

South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’
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South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, have today released ‘Fear There & Everywhere’ – the third single is taken from their highly anticipated and first studio album in six years – ‘Call To Arms & […]

BEAR'S DEN announce new album 'Blue Hours' set for release on May 13th - Hear new single 'Spiders'
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BEAR’S DEN announce new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th – Hear new single ‘Spiders’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, the album sees the much-loved folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – once again team up with producer Ian […]

THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ - Listen Now
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THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ – Listen Now

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State are poised for big things in 2022 as they look to build upon everything they achieved following the release of their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’ last year. Not letting a […]

17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle 'PACKS AND POTIONS' 2
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17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle ‘PACKS AND POTIONS’

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

HAZEY kicks off the year with the release of his viral freestyle “Packs And Potions” on Columbia Records – out now. The 17-year-old Liverpudlian offers up slick and witty wordplay against the bouncy production. The […]

Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students
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Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

The use of music apps became even more popular during the days of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning as college students have turned to popular music apps. The creative personalities pursued composing music at […]

Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON
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Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Kate Nicholson is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ This powerful track is the follow up single to ‘Street Lamps’ (Hotpress Track of the day, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Winachi - Characters
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TRACK PREMIERE: Winachi – Characters

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI release NEW single ‘CHARACTERS’, the second release through the band’s newly launched Bandcamp site. It follows on from acclaimed Dub E.P ‘PARASITICAL ELIMINATION’ which came out November 2021. ‘CHARACTERS’ is the first in a […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th 1
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and ‘Put Me Down As A Maybe’ plus huge reactions when supporting Kasabian and The Streets, The Skinner Brothers spent 2021 establishing themselves as an essential new hope […]

SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ – Listen Now

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

The year is 2022. The year is 1978. On January 17, Simple Minds release ‘Act Of Love’ as a one-off single to mark the anniversary of the band’s very first performance – at Glasgow’s Satellite […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper - Cult Leader Tactics
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Cult Leader Tactics

January 16, 2022 Michael Barron

Paul Draper returns with his second solo LP, Cult Leader Tactics which includes a fictitious self-help manual that he wrote whilst recording the LP. This satirical LP, his first since Six, details how one reaches […]

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