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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

          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 […]

          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 […]

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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
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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

          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 […]

          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
          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 […]

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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
          IN FOCUS

          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
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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

          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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Elles Bailey
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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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
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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, […]

          TAVE
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          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

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

          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: It's Karma It's Cool - Coffee Cup Circles
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VIDEO PREMIERE: It’s Karma It’s Cool – Coffee Cup Circles

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

It’s Karma It’s Cool are a four-piece indie rock/pop band from Lincoln, UK and have delivered urgent new single ‘Coffee Cup Circles’ ahead of their sophomore album set to cause fireworks as it releases this […]

THE FEELING open up a new chapter with brand new album 'Loss. Hope. Love' - Out May 6th 2022 1
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THE FEELING open up a new chapter with brand new album ‘Loss. Hope. Love’ – Out May 6th 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

In the lead up to the release of the soundtrack for the smash musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, composed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Ivor Novello award-winning band The Feeling have announced a new chapter in […]

Iconic singer SEAL collaborates with CLAPTONE the masked International DJ and producer on new release ‘Just A Ghost’
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Iconic singer SEAL collaborates with CLAPTONE the masked International DJ and producer on new release ‘Just A Ghost’

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

‘Closer’, is Claptone’s third album, co-produced by Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, The Killers, Madonna), a body of brand-new and innovative work showcasing the next chapter in the masked man’s exploration of House with a pop […]

THE SPECIALS share video for new single 'Freedom Highway' - Watch Now
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THE SPECIALS share video for new single ‘Freedom Highway’ – Watch Now

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Specials whose eagerly awaited new album “Protest Songs – 1924 -2012” is released on October 1st have dropped a video for one of the album’s standout tracks “Freedom Highway”. Written by Pops Staples and […]

DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022
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DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed UK #1 sophomore album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, which had the biggest first-week sales in the UK since October 2019, Dave announces a huge 2022 UK […]

TWIN ATLANTIC announce 'Free' album anniversary show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022 1
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TWIN ATLANTIC announce ‘Free’ album anniversary show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Scottish rock band Twin Atlantic are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022. The band celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their second studio album, ‘Free’ this […]

GEORGE COSBY shares new single ‘She Got It Bad’ - Listen Now
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GEORGE COSBY shares new single ‘She Got It Bad’ – Listen Now

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Bringing a romantic, cinematic grandeur to 2021’s music landscape, George Cosby sounds quite unlike anyone else. His unique voice and songs will appeal to fans of Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine and Arlo […]

TOBY JOHNSON shares new single ‘California’ - Listen Now
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TOBY JOHNSON shares new single ‘California’ – Listen Now

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

After 15 million streams for his four EPs to date and airplay from BBC Introducing and Radio 2, Toby Johnson today introduces a bigger, pop-focused sound with his new single ‘California’. It’s his first release […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort

September 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based post-punk/industrial outfit Mother Ghost unveil their music video, “La Petite Mort,” a song about a grandmother hoping and praying to see her grandson once more. “La Petite Mort” is from Mother Ghost’s impending […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan - Come Over Love 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan – Come Over Love

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter Ryan McMullan released his single ‘Come Over Love’ on 27th August. The song is taken from the EP Debut Mix Tape which is the original soundtrack for a documentary […]

SAMUEL JACK shares a new live version of his viral hit ‘Feels Like Summer’
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SAMUEL JACK shares a new live version of his viral hit ‘Feels Like Summer’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Samuel Jack is in the middle of a huge breakthrough moment with his single ‘Feels Like Summer’. One of the first tracks to impact after going viral on Instagram Reels, the song exploded […]

CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for 'Freedom'
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CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for ‘Freedom’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin-based Kilkenny-born indie-pop artist Cat Dowling has signed to Ireland’s Forever In Financial Arrears Records (or FIFA Records, as it is more commonly known). She will release her next album in autumn via the steadily […]

elbow announce 9th studio album 'Flying Dream 1'
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elbow announce 9th studio album ‘Flying Dream 1’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

elbow’s 9th studio album ‘Flying Dream 1’ will be released on November 19th 2021. elbow wrote ‘Flying Dream 1’ remotely in their home studios before coming together at the empty Brighton Theatre Royal to perfect, […]

OASIS reveal previously unseen performance footage of ‘Live Forever’ live at Knebworth 1996
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OASIS reveal previously unseen performance footage of ‘Live Forever’ live at Knebworth 1996

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Following the unveiling of the official trailer for the highly anticipated cinematic documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’, in cinemas worldwide from September 23rd via Trafalgar Releasing, Oasis today reveal unseen footage of their performance of their […]

INTERVIEW: Larkin Poe discuss ‘Paint The Roses: Live In Concert’, their collaboration with innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble 1
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INTERVIEW: Larkin Poe discuss ‘Paint The Roses: Live In Concert’, their collaboration with innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #51 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Megan and Rebecca from Grammy-nominated roots-rock duo Larkin Poe. Megan and Rebecca talk about the new album ‘Paint The Roses: Live […]

LEXI BERG shares the video for new single ‘Lonely World’ - Watch Now
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LEXI BERG shares the video for new single ‘Lonely World’ – Watch Now

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

The spotlight continues to shine on talented Swedish-American singer-songwriter, Lexi Berg, who has attracted fresh waves of attention with the release of three debut singles this year.  ‘Into the Sea’,  ‘Helpless To Help You’ and ‘Midnight Sun’ have been […]

DAMON ALBARN releases 'Particles' from his second solo album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 1
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DAMON ALBARN releases ‘Particles’ from his second solo album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of Particles, the third track from Damon Albarn’s second solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows out 12th November on Transgressive Records.  Particles is the uplifting final […]

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single 'Nevertheless'
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Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single ‘Nevertheless’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) are excited to share the official video for “Nevertheless” and announce a series of Fall European Headline Tour Dates.  Tickets for […]

STING announces new album 'The Bridge' - Hear the first single, 'If It's Love' 1
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STING announces new album ‘The Bridge’ – Hear the first single, ‘If It’s Love’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

17-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sting has announced The Bridge, a brand-new album to be released on November 19 via UMC/Polydor. The first single, “If It’s Love” is out now. The Bridge showcases Sting’s prolific and […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY announces 'Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy' & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022 1
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THE DIVINE COMEDY announces ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy, aka Neil Hannon, today announces the treasure trove that is Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy – a […]

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