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        • Open House Festival
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          Open House Festival returns to Bangor with Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane and more

          April 8, 2026

          Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane, and The Tallest Man on Earth are just four of the acts performing at this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor, County Down. The Festival returns to Bangor for […]

          Jesse Roper
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          Jesse Roper channels indie-Americana spirit on new single ‘Green Eyed Lady’

          April 8, 2026

          Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour, his indie/Americana defined by his authenticity and an adventurous spirit that will appeal to fans of Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes and JJ Cale. A master at connecting his personal […]

          The Strokes
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          The Strokes announce seventh album ‘Reality Awaits’ and share new single ‘Going Shopping’

          April 7, 2026

          Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The new single “Going Shopping” is out now. Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick […]

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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
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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
          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
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          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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INTERVIEW: Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun on new album 'Behave Myself'
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INTERVIEW: Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun on new album ‘Behave Myself’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #53 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with She Drew The Gun, songwriter Louisa Roach. Louisa talks about her third album, ‘Behave Myself’, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Walter – I Am Alicia

September 23, 2021 Randall Radic

Art-rock/art-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alicia Walter has released her debut solo album, I Am Alicia, via Sooper Records. Well-known for fronting Chicago’s math-rock outfit Oshwa, in 2016, Alicia relocated to NYC. The year 2016 also […]

RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single 'If You Say The Word' 2
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RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single ‘If You Say The Word’

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead have today revealed the brand-new video for their recently released single If You Say The Word. The video is directed by Norwegian director Kaspar Häggström (Kelly Lee Owens). If You Say The Word is […]

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th
New Music

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

The September 24, 1991 release of Nirvana’s Nevermind touched off a seismic shift in global youth culture. Rising to #1 worldwide over the next few months, its impact would elevate Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and […]

TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022
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TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the long-awaited and critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Unlearning’, Atlanta native TEDDY SWIMS is announcing his first ever European headline tour. The mammoth 56 date TOUGH LOVE WORLD TOUR kicks off […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Joy Orbison - Still Slipping Vol.1
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Joy Orbison – Still Slipping Vol.1

September 23, 2021 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. Debut album from the South London based […]

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven - Watch Video 1
New Music

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven – Watch Video

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Producer, composer, and Unloved-founder David Holmes today releases a new single, “Hope Is the Last Thing To Die” featuring up and coming vocalist Raven Violet. With lyrics in both French and English, the track calls […]

ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour
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ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS can today announce an incredibly intimate set of headline shows for October 2021. These will go on general sale Saturday 25th September at 10 am, and the full list of shows are below: ARCHITECTS […]

KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022
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KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, Kings of Leon will play Dublin […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Royal Morning Blue' - Listen Now
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Royal Morning Blue’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Royal Morning Blue is out today. The latest track from Damon Albarn’s new solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows was written and recorded in Iceland. Directly inspired by the view […]

BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022
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BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

It’s been twenty-five years since BABYBIRD unleashed his acclaimed album ‘Ugly Beautiful’. Yet, the poignancy that runs throughout the album remains as modern as ever. Here’s a brief recap: Five Lo-fi albums came out in […]

ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ - Listen Now
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ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Recorded in Lockdown last year with producer Cam Blackwood (George Ezra, Jack Savoretti, Tom Walker, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes) the highly anticipated new Alabama 3 album Step 13 is out this Friday via Submarine […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO releases new single ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ feat: Bring Me The Horizon

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has today released the third single off his highly anticipated album The Atlas Underground Fire. The single, ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ featuring Bring Me […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Meilir - Music For Typewriter
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Meilir – Music For Typewriter

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed experimental music maker Meilir recently released his captivating album ‘In Tune’. Released via Gwdihŵ Records (Goo-dee-who – the Welsh word for owl), the record is available in heavyweight transparent magenta vinyl as well as […]

INTERVIEW: Canadian indie rock outfit SUMMER RAIN discuss their new single 'Hold Her Hand'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Canadian indie rock outfit SUMMER RAIN discuss their new single ‘Hold Her Hand’

September 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian indie rock outfit Summer Rain recently dropped their new single/music video, “Hold Her Hand,” a song about true, unconditional love. Made up of Will McLelland (guitar, vocals), Josh Beausoleil (bass, vocals), and Logan Hale […]

LIVE REVIEW: Damon Albarn at The Globe Theatre, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Damon Albarn at The Globe Theatre, London

September 22, 2021 Michael Barron

The Shakespeare’s Globe theatre is so old and famous that the two original buildings (1599 and 1654) featured on postage stamps in 1995. Slightly younger is Damon Albarn, aged 53, whose 1994 LP Parklife was depicted […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Adna – Black Water
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Adna – Black Water

September 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Swedish born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Adna released her album Black Water a few days ago, an album flavoured by both shadowy and warm textures. Black Water follows her previous trio of albums, Night, released in 2014, followed […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

There has been a huge public interest in the return of Richard Ashcroft with his upcoming acoustic shows. All three London dates have sold out long in advance, while his arena show in Liverpool will […]

JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL 1
Gigs

JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following their blistering performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, JAMES have announced a major outdoor headline show for the summer of 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL. The date, SATURDAY 2 JULY, marks 30 years […]

EELS Announce new album 'Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour - Hear new song 'Good Night On Earth'
Gigs

EELS Announce new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour – Hear new song ‘Good Night On Earth’

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

EELS will release their fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft on January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records. Listen to the song “Good Night On Earth” BELOW. EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett, […]

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