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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
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          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
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          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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Dublin alt-rock outfit TV PEOPLE release debut EP 'Nothing More' - Hear new track 'Shallow Minds'
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Dublin alt-rock outfit TV PEOPLE release debut EP ‘Nothing More’ – Hear new track ‘Shallow Minds’

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin alternative-rock newcomers TV People today unveil their debut EP, ‘Nothing More’ via Blowtorch Records. The band have also shared a new single, ‘Shallow Minds’. Working alongside an all-star team including Dan Doherty at Darklands […]

ALBUM STREAM: Dakota Jones - Black Light
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ALBUM STREAM: Dakota Jones – Black Light

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Harnessing timeless groove and magisterial queer black power, NYC 4-piece Dakota Jones is set to release their debut full-length album, Black Light on August 27th 2021. XS Noize is pleased to premiere the album exclusively […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single 'London Isn’t Burning' 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single ‘London Isn’t Burning’

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following media buzz for their recent single Don’t Fight It Out, London rockers Fuzz Skyler are back today with their punky and timely new track London Isn’t Burning. The snappy new song showcases a different […]

FREDDIE LONG shares video for new single ‘Addicted To Your Love’
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FREDDIE LONG shares video for new single ‘Addicted To Your Love’

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

It’s summer: the sun is shining, everyone is finally out and things seem to be getting back to normal. Time to focus on the beautiful things in life: hanging out with your friends and maybe […]

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

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has today released a brand-new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram from his recently announced album The Atlas Underground Fire, out October 15th.  “I’d worked […]

THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track 'Method To The Madness' 1
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THE WOMBATS unveil music video for new single ‘If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You’

August 25, 2021 XS Noize

The Wombats are today unveiling the music video of their infectious electro-pop new single ‘If You Ever Leave, I’m Coming With You’, premiered on BBC Radio 1 ‘Future Sounds’ with Yungblud. Inspired by the lockdowns […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Chillhum – Highspeed
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TRACK PREMIERE: Chillhum – Highspeed

August 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Denver, Colorado-based vocalist and producer, introduces his new single, “Highspeed,” an intimate, soul-searching song. Chillum explains, “Lyrically, ‘Highspeed’ is a song centred around how disorienting it can be as a young person trying to figure […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC - “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC – “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino

August 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Electronic artist Ishi and electronic dance duo CAPYAC introduce the music video for “Goody Goody,” featuring the talents of Cure For Paranoia and Rudi Devino. CAPYAC explains, “We decided, in the tremendous silence of an […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
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WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE have announced a string of intimate shows in the UK as part of The National Lottery Revive Live campaign, which aims to help revive the grassroots music scene following the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]

R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' with a special reissue 1
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R.E.M. celebrate the 25th anniversary of their tenth studio album ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ with a special reissue

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

Craft Recordings proudly celebrates the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.’s tenth studio album, New Adventures in Hi-Fi, with a special reissue set for release on October 29. The bonus-filled 2-CD/1-Blu-ray Deluxe Edition offers a trove of […]

DMA’S share video for new single 'We Are Midnight' - Watch Now
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DMA’S share video for new single ‘We Are Midnight’ – Watch Now

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

DMA’S have announced the video for WE ARE MIDNIGHT, the lead single from their new EP I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY, SURE AM GOING TO MISS YOU. The EP is available on all digital outlets now […]

OLD DOMINION return with new album 'Time, Tequila & Therapy' in October 2
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OLD DOMINION return with new album ‘Time, Tequila & Therapy’ in October

August 24, 2021 XS Noize

GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion has announced their anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, Time, Tequila & Therapy, will be released on 8th October 2021.  To herald the record’s arrival, the group shared a brand new […]

INTERVIEW: Wings Of Desire discuss their new EP, 'Amun-Ra'
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INTERVIEW: Wings Of Desire discuss their new EP, ‘Amun-Ra’

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #50 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Chloe and James of Wings Of Desire to talk about their fantastic new EP Amun-Ra. Amun-Ra moves on from the observant […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY reveals the 154 songs featured in his new book, The Lyrics
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PAUL MCCARTNEY reveals the 154 songs featured in his new book, The Lyrics

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

Paul McCartney has revealed the list of the 154 songs featured in his forthcoming book The Lyrics, publishing 2nd November 2021. This career-spanning selection also includes a set of lyrics to an unrecorded Beatles song: […]

COURTEENERS celebrate 15 years of gigs with 'The Whites of Their Eyes' Tour
Gigs

COURTEENERS celebrate 15 years of gigs with ‘The Whites of Their Eyes’ Tour

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners celebrate a decade and a half of gigging this November with a series of UK live dates. The Whites of Their Eyes Tour marks fifteen years since the band played their first-ever live show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DYLVN – Falling Far From Home
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DYLVN – Falling Far From Home

August 23, 2021 Randall Radic

San Clemente, California-based pop singer-songwriter DYLVN, releases his debut album, Falling Far From Home, a collection of 10 tracks delving into love, heartbreak, and redemption. DYLVN explains, “I was going through a period in my […]

THERAPY? announce live online global concert for October 29th
Gigs

THERAPY? announce live online global concert for October 29th

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

Therapy? have announced their first-ever live online global concert in collaboration with online platform Stabal. The livestream due to take place on October 29th will be a celebration of the bands music over their 31 […]

WARD THOMAS announce an Intimate Bangor Acoustic show on Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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WARD THOMAS announce an Intimate Bangor Acoustic show on Tuesday 23rd November 2021

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

British country-pop duo Ward Thomas are pleased to announce an Intimate Bangor Acoustic show on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 at First Bangor Church. Ward Thomas released their new album ’Invitation’ in October 2020 – the […]

London-based DJ/producer JOEL CORRY announces a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on October 31st 1
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London-based DJ/producer JOEL CORRY announces a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on October 31st

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

London-based DJ/producer Joel Corry is pleased to announce a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on October 31st 2021. Joel has spent the last decade playing clubs right across the UK and Europe. Growing […]

DURAN DURAN announce two intimate shows in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute this September
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DURAN DURAN announce two intimate shows in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute this September

August 23, 2021 XS Noize

The iconic multi-platinum and award-winning British band, Duran Duran, announce two intimate performances in their hometown of Birmingham, at the O2 Institute. Duran Duran will play on 14th and 15th September 2021 ahead of the […]

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