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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
          News

          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
          News

          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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DURAN DURAN
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Duran Duran Hit the Road: John Taylor on the Band’s Deepest European Tour in Decades

June 3, 2025 John Kearns

DURAN DURAN are out on the tar plains once again, kicking off a series of European dates from June 3rd. From Finland to Sardinia, this latest tour sees the band playing sixteen shows, including two […]

how r u
News

Thom Southern’s ‘how r u’ Unveils Dreamy New Track ‘slipping away’ from Forthcoming Album

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

how r u is the Belfast based slowcore side project of Irish singer-songwriter and producer Thom Southern. Though formally launched in late April 2024, the project has swiftly carved out its own quiet space. Drawing […]

Gareth
News

Gareth Brings ‘Back to the Backyard Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 21st December 2025

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

Following his Kip Moore SSE Arena support at the weekend, local artist Gareth is pleased to announce his biggest headline Belfast show to date at the Ulster Hall on 21st December 2025. Born and raised […]

Cam
News

Grammy-Winning Artist Cam Releases ‘Alchemy’ Her First Solo Track in Four Years

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam releases “Alchemy,” her highly anticipated new single and first solo release in four years.  A stunning convergence of country, folk, and left-field pop, “Alchemy” showcases Cam’s gift for distilling complex ideas […]

Oasis
Gigs

Oasis 2025 Tour: What to expect on opening night in Cardiff

June 2, 2025 XS Noize

The Gallagher brothers will mark their first performance together since their split in 2009 with a reunion tour. With Gallagher’s chemistry and electrifying sets of Britpop classics, “Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour” will be a spine-tingling […]

GARBAGE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Garbage – Let All That We Imagine Be The Light

May 30, 2025 Lori Gava

There’s a long-standing notion that suffering can fuel great art, and Garbage’s latest album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, gives that trope compelling new weight. Following the turbulence of recent years, including […]

OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
Features 2

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Set to Premiere This Year

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most legendary and enduring figures in the music industry, and fans are set to get to know even more about him this year. The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne […]

James Morrison
News

James Morrison Unveils New Album ‘Fight Another Day’ – Hear the Title Track Now

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

The chart-topping, multiple-Platinum, BRIT Award-winning James Morrison is set to release his sixth album ‘Fight Another Day’ on 3rd October 2025. Launched alongside its title track and new single, ‘Fight Another Day’ represents his first all-new record […]

Eirewave
News

Eirewave prepares to launch 250km of Non-Stop Pop Rock – from Wicklow to Belfast in DAB+ quality

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

Ad-Free Station Set to Unite the Emerald Isle with Seamless Digital Sound. Belfast – Eirewave, the ad-free pop-rock radio station loved across Ulster, is preparing to expand its reach with a bold ambition: a seamless […]

Kate Nash
News

Kate Nash Slams Transphobia and Misogyny in Bold New Single “GERM”

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

May was meant to be a moment of rest for Kate Nash, fresh off a sold-out UK and EU tour (broken foot and all), launching the first-ever fan-led music survey, and relentlessly spotlighting the music […]

Sea Fever
News

Sea Fever go full avant-garde on hypnotic new single ‘Able Eyes’ — from upcoming album ‘Surface Sound’

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

Even in their most chilled moments of club-inspired, urban electronic pop, Manchester’s Sea Fever have kept up a dopamine-driven beat of positivity, yet on new single “Able Eyes” they raise the pressure, volume and mood […]

Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and His Celebrity Big Brother Experience | XS Noize Podcast #229
Podcast

Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and His Celebrity Big Brother Experience | XS Noize Podcast #229

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by British pop icon Chesney Hawkes. Best known for his timeless hit ‘The One and Only’, Chesney talks about the momentum behind […]

the divine comedy
News

The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon Tour Hits Belfast & Dublin

May 27, 2025 XS Noize

A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last Divine Comedy studio album, 2019’s ‘Office Politics’. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and re-released in 2020, while a sensational best of, ‘Charmed Life’, […]

Gorillaz live
News

Gorillaz to Revisit Iconic Albums in Four One-Off Live Performances

May 27, 2025 XS Noize

Gorillaz today announced details of four very special one-off limited-capacity live shows taking place at Copper Box Arena, London on 29 August, 30 August, 2 September and 3 September 2025. The shows take place during […]

Stray Kids
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Stray Kids this summer

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

K-pop stars Stray Kids are gearing up for a global run across iconic stadiums this summer. Don’t miss the chance to experience the K-pop energy live; check out tour dates and grab your tickets now! […]

Sports Betting
Features 2

More Than Luck: The Rise of Strategic Sports Betting in Thailand

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

For years, betting in Thailand was a game of instincts. You backed your favorite team, trusted your gut, and maybe whispered a quick prayer before kickoff. It was casual, often chaotic, and deeply rooted in […]

Skerryvore
News

Skerryvore share video for brand new single ‘The Sea That Sings’

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

Skerryvore have started their 20th anniversary year in style, playing to packed venues across North America and Australia. Their plans now step up in scale with a special Skerryvore XX show at the historic Floors […]

Lissie_
News

Lissie Unveils ‘Promises’ a New EP of Classic Song Covers – Out August 22nd

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

Lissie will release the new EP ‘Promises’ on August 22nd. Her first body-of-work since 2022’s acclaimed ‘Carving Canyons’ album, the EP compiles a collection of cover songs that speak her current emotional language and hold […]

Susan Aquila
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Electric Violinist Susan Aquila on Her Explosive New Single and Video “No Where”

May 26, 2025 Randall Radic

Electric violinist Susan Aquila recently unveiled her new single/music video, “No Where,” a song narrating the edgy, emotional toll of a toxic relationship. Aquila’s dazzling display of the bow across the strings soars over the […]

Beyonce
Gigs

12 things you need to know about Beyoncé ahead of Cowboy Carter Tour

May 23, 2025 XS Noize

The past two decades have been nothing short of defining for Beyoncé, whose influence on both music and popular culture is unmatched. Since breaking out in the 1990s, she has consistently remained a dominant force, […]

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