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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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
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          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 […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Sans any pretentiousness about his profession or any claim to being a choirboy himself, lawyer Steven Machat has written a captivating tell-all of his life in the entertainment industry, entitled Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A […]

LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021 1
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LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Laura Marling is very pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021. Having emphatically set the bar for what can be achieved with a superlative Livestream performance back […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chicago-based DENDRONS shares 'Same Spot' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chicago-based DENDRONS shares ‘Same Spot’ – Watch Now!

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Chicago-based Dendrons shares “Same Spot. Dendrons formed in Chicago, Illinois, on New Year’s Day 2018. They are finishing their second full-length LP 5-3-8 written and recorded during the Pandemic, at Sonic Ranch near El […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Iconic singer-songwriter, and former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft has announced two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs in Liverpool and London this Autumn. Richard will perform these extra shows at Liverpool […]

BOOK REVIEW: Orwell - by Pierre Christin & Sébastien Verdier
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Orwell – by Pierre Christin & Sébastien Verdier

June 7, 2021 Michael Barron

With this graphic novel being divided into three parts, just like George Orwell’s most resound novel 1984; one may expect that Verdier’s effort may disproportionately focus on 1984 and Orwell’s previous offering Animal Farm; the […]

INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP

June 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Cork-base Irish producer Bantum, aka Ruairi Lynch, recently released his brand-new EP, New Leaf, following on the heels of last year’s popular singles, including “Gully,” “Tower,” and “NGLA” with Loah. Blending electronic elements with funky […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Flying On The Ground’ ahead of this week's Best Of album release 1
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Flying On The Ground’ ahead of this week’s Best Of album release

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today unveiled ‘Flying On The Ground’, the second new song to be taken from forthcoming album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’. Marrying irresistible melodies with Motown-esque […]

LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022 1
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LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Oxfordshire born singer-songwriter Lewis Watson is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022. His most recent album ‘the love that you want’ was released in May […]

BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album - Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021
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BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album – Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes, Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021 has been released today, Monday, June 7th, 2021. In the first live ‘Bat For Lashes’ album, Natasha plays an emotional and intimate stripped back set recorded […]

ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022
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ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

As well as going straight to #1 in the UK, Royal Blood’s current album ‘Typhoons’ has made a major impact across Europe. It topped the charts in Ireland while also achieving Top 10 positions in […]

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022
Gigs

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 am via www.ticketmaster.ie The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, has announced […]

COWGIRL share the video for new single 'Better With You' - Watch Now!
Gigs

COWGIRL share the video for new single ‘Better With You’ – Watch Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Having released over a dozen individual tracks within the last couple of years; Cowgirl are excited to finally release their début, self-titled album. The album will be released on the 3rd of Sept by Safe […]

CHET FAKER unveils the video for his new single ‘Feel Good’ - Watch Now!
New Music

CHET FAKER unveils the video for his new single ‘Feel Good’ – Watch Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Melbourne-raised, New York-based producer, songwriter and artist, Nick Murphy unveils the latest single from his Chet Faker project; ‘Feel Good’ taken from the forthcoming album, Hotel Surrender, out July 16 via Detail Records/BMG. Released alongside […]

NICK WILSON shares new single ‘Yours To Take’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

NICK WILSON shares new single ‘Yours To Take’ – Listen Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Nick Wilson’s latest single ‘Say Something’ picked up a vast array of international New Music Friday playlists, as he added to a phenomenal tally of 100 million+ career streams to date – all before he’s even released his debut album. That achievement […]

CODY FROST shares live video for new single ‘(I should) take better care’
New Music

CODY FROST shares live video for new single ‘(I should) take better care’

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Possessing a unique blend of being raw, real and remarkable, Cody Frost stands out in a sea of aspiring talent. After making a domestic impact with her debut ‘verbal warnings’, her second single ‘HIGH/BYE’ added […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Czarface & MF DOOM - Super What?
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Czarface & MF DOOM – Super What?

June 4, 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. Czarface & MF DOOM brand new album […]

ASH to perform debut album 1977 in full at exclusive online show on June 5th
Gigs

ASH to perform debut album 1977 in full at exclusive online show on June 5th

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Ash have confirmed that they will be playing their beloved debut album 1977 in full during a very special online show set for Saturday, June 5th. Released on Infections in 1996, the band’s platinum-selling UK […]

GARY KEMP releases new single 'Too Much' from his forthcoming album, 'INSOLO'
New Music

GARY KEMP releases new single ‘Too Much’ from his forthcoming album, ‘INSOLO’

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

TOO MUCH is the second single to be taken from INSOLO the second solo album by Spandau Ballet songwriter and Saucerful Of Secrets guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Gary Kemp. TOO MUCH, featuring Queen’s Roger Taylor […]

TOM MORELLO & THE BLOODY BEETROOTS announce a collaborative new project - The Catastrophists EP 1
New Music

TOM MORELLO & THE BLOODY BEETROOTS announce a collaborative new project – The Catastrophists EP

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the incendiary rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour Tom Morello and the punk-fueled electronic artist The Bloody Beetroots announce a collaborative new project, The Catastrophists EP, to be released on June 18th. The 7-track EP […]

DENNIS LLOYD releases new single 'The Way' - co-produced by Kygo
New Music

DENNIS LLOYD releases new single ‘The Way’ – co-produced by Kygo

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum international artist Dennis Lloyd releases the lead single off his forthcoming debut album, “The Way.” The soon-to-be summer smash was a collaboration between Lloyd and Kygo, who is co-producer on the track. “The Way” […]

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