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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 […]

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

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          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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          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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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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          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
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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

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          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

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

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

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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

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          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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          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
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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 […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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GRETTA RAY announces the release of her debut album - 'Begin to Look Around' 1
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GRETTA RAY announces the release of her debut album – ‘Begin to Look Around’

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Melbourne singer-songwriter Gretta Ray today announces the release of her debut album, BEGIN TO LOOK AROUND which will be released on August 27th. A wondrous and empowering coming of age record, BEGIN TO LOOK AROUND […]

LITANY shares video for new single ‘Cream’ - Watch Now!
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LITANY shares video for new single ‘Cream’ – Watch Now!

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Litany’s recent Oscar Scheller collab Playlist picked up her biggest wave of attention yet, with support coming from NME, Billboard, The Line of Best Fit, Noctis, EUPHORIA and more. Its success added a new peak […]

VANCE JOY unveils video for new single 'Missing Piece' - Watch Now! 1
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VANCE JOY unveils video for new single ‘Missing Piece’ – Watch Now!

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

“Missing Piece” is the first taste of new music from Vance Joy in three years, and follows on from his recent collaboration with fellow superstars Benny Blanco and Marshmello on “You.” Written virtually during a […]

The Killers' DAVE KEUNING shares video for 'Time and Fury' from his forthcoming solo album, out 25th June 2
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The Killers’ DAVE KEUNING shares video for ‘Time and Fury’ from his forthcoming solo album, out 25th June

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

The Killers’ founding member and guitarist, Dave Keuning is giving fans another taste of the forthcoming solo album with the release of the “Time & Fury” music video. Directed by Russell Sheaffer, the video features […]

MUSE announce 20th anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ edition 1
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MUSE announce 20th anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ edition

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Muse celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ on Warner Records. The new edition features remixed and remastered audio plus re-imagined artwork and will be released […]

THE LUMINEERS announce headline show at Dublin's 3ARENA on 27th FEBRUARY 2022 3
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THE LUMINEERS announce headline show at Dublin’s 3ARENA on 27th FEBRUARY 2022

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

The Lumineers announce a new UK and European tour for 2022 which includes Dublin’s 3ARENA on 27th FEBRUARY 2022. The band also release a live EP recorded on the last night of their tour before […]

LOU BARLOW shares video for "In My Arms" from his upcoming solo album, 'Reason to Live' out 28th May 1
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LOU BARLOW shares video for “In My Arms” from his upcoming solo album, ‘Reason to Live’ out 28th May

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Lou Barlow shares his latest single, “In My Arms” from his forthcoming solo album, Reason to Live, due out 28th May on Joyful Noise Recordings. Album opener “In My Arms” quite literally pulls from […]

PENDULUM announce new ‘Elemental’ EP - out June 17th
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PENDULUM announce new ‘Elemental’ EP – out June 17th

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Pendulum – one of the most successful drum & bass bands of all time – will be releasing their new ‘Elemental’ EP this June 17th. Also set for release on June 17th is the final […]

AMY MACDONALD shares new single ‘Bridges’ - Listen Now!
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AMY MACDONALD shares new single ‘Bridges’ – Listen Now!

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald’s Top 10 album ‘The Human Demands’ was released late last year, but its profile remains as strong as ever. Amy has constantly found new ways of shining new light on the record, whether […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Borstal Boys - Walkin’ Away
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Borstal Boys – Walkin’ Away

May 20, 2021 Randall Radic

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based rock outfit The Borstal Boys introduce their brand-new single, “Walkin’ Away,” lifted from their forthcoming debut album, slated for release later this year. With their snarling, edgy sound, vaguely reminiscent of The Faces, […]

PODCAST #40: GARY NUMAN discusses his 18th studio album ‘Intruder’ 1
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PODCAST #40: GARY NUMAN discusses his 18th studio album ‘Intruder’

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #40 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with the iconic Gary Numan, who is set to release his brand new album ‘Intruder’ on May 21st. ‘Intruder’ is Numan’s 18th […]

GARBAGE share video for new single 'Wolves' - Watch Now!
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GARBAGE share video for new single ‘Wolves’ – Watch Now!

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Garbage have today revealed their brand-new single Wolves and its accompanying video, made by Chilean film director, animator and painter Javi.MiAmor. Wolves is the follow up to the album’s title track No Gods No Masters, […]

DURAN DURAN announce new album 'Future Past' & share video for new single 'Invisible' 1
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DURAN DURAN announce new album ‘Future Past’ & share video for new single ‘Invisible’

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, award-winning pop legends Duran Duran released their brand new single ‘INVISIBLE,’ with accompanying music video, alongside official details on their highly anticipated 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST. Set for global release […]

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White releases video for new single 'Dreamers'
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Northern Irish artist Conchúr White releases video for new single ‘Dreamers’

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White today releases the title track from his recently announced ‘Dreamers’ EP, arriving alongside the announcement of a UK + Ireland tour with Villagers. The new single “Dreamers” follows lead single […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dodo - 'Shinobazu' - ft Zsüd
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dodo – ‘Shinobazu’ – ft Zsüd

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

After local success with his previous single ‘RUN’, Hungarian maverick Dodo is set for the international stage with his new single ‘SHINOBAZU’ ft Zsüd which XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere today! Dodo says, […]

Belfast's ENOLA GAY announces debut Irish tour for 2021 - & share new single 'Sofa Surfing'
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Belfast’s ENOLA GAY announces debut Irish tour for 2021 – & share new single ‘Sofa Surfing’

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Belfast’s Enola Gay announce details of their debut headline tour in Ireland, performing in venues across Listowel, Belfast, Galway, Limerick, Derry and Dublin. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Tickets.ie as well as local box […]

JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 2nd September 2021 1
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JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 2nd September 2021

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter JC Stewart has announced his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 02nd September 2021. JC’s ability to make a connection is quickly winning the hearts of fans […]

How can Emily Mendel's Novel "Station Eleven" Affect the Development of Students' Personalities?
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How can Emily Mendel’s Novel “Station Eleven” Affect the Development of Students’ Personalities?

May 18, 2021 XS Noize

The world is experiencing a pandemic and even though it is different from the narration in Station Eleven, some of the things in the book resonate with audiences today. The deadly Georgia Flu hits a […]

SQUID share video for new single 'Pamphlets' 1
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SQUID share video for new single ‘Pamphlets’

May 18, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from their critically acclaimed debut album, BRIGHT GREEN FIELD on Warp Records, which charted at #4, Bristol experimental group SQUID have revealed the video for the single PAMPHLETS, directed by Raman Djafari. The eight-minute […]

BOB MOULD announces 8LP Distortion: Live boxset, out July 16th via Demon Records 1
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BOB MOULD announces 8LP Distortion: Live boxset, out July 16th via Demon Records

May 18, 2021 XS Noize

On July 16th 2021, Demon Music Group will conclude their year-long celebration of legendary musician Bob Mould with the fourth and final vinyl box in their ongoing Distortion series, Distortion: Live. The 8LP set includes […]

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