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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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TRACK PREMIERE: Love Ghost - Pink Car
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TRACK PREMIERE: Love Ghost – Pink Car

February 19, 2021 XS Noize

Los Angeles-based alt-rock band Love Ghost balances relationships and dreams in their latest single “Pink Car,” out now. “Pink Car” sees the band continuing to break traditional genre moulds, blending their unique style that’s equally […]

FALANA shares the video for new single 'Joy' - Watch Now!
New Music

FALANA shares the video for new single ‘Joy’ – Watch Now!

February 19, 2021 XS Noize

Falana earned some initial recognition for her self-produced EP ‘Chapter One’. The Canadian-Nigerian singer-songwriter subsequently travelled to Africa, North America, Europe and the Caribbean to work on new material. It was a process of self-discovery, […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Children of Zeus - Travel Light
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Children of Zeus – Travel Light

February 19, 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. Debut album from Manchester’s finest Hip Hop/Soul […]

MEGAN MCKENNA shares new single 'This' - Listen Now!
New Music

MEGAN MCKENNA shares new single ‘This’ – Listen Now!

February 19, 2021 XS Noize

If you’re lucky, you might experience a time in your life when everything falls magically into place to create a moment and a memory that feels absolutely perfect. That’s exactly what happened when Megan McKenna […]

NEW PAGANS release new single ‘Harbour’ from their upcoming debut album 'The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All'
New Music

NEW PAGANS release new single ‘Harbour’ from their upcoming debut album ‘The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All’

February 19, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have released their brand new single ‘Harbour’, taken from their upcoming debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, which will be out March 19th via Big Scary […]

OASIS release lyric video for 'Don't Look Back In Anger' B side to mark the 25th anniversary of the classic single
New Music

OASIS release lyric video for ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ B side to mark the 25th anniversary of the classic single

February 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today marks the 25th anniversary of Oasis’ classic single ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’, originally released on 19th February 1996. To celebrate, Big Brother Recordings have released a brand new lyric video for ‘Step Out’, […]

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single 'Echoing'
New Music

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single ‘Echoing’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling rock band KINGS OF LEON have today released the accompanying music video for their new track, “Echoing” ahead of their highly anticipated eighth studio album When You See Yourself, coming 5th […]

BELOWSKY vs. DANNY SABER - Face Off In New Single 'Hooks Jabs Words'
New Music

BELOWSKY vs. DANNY SABER – Face Off In New Single ‘Hooks Jabs Words’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Inning the red corner… A maverick Manc-born wordsmith who’s delivered more punchlines than he’d care to count. A stand-up by nature, he’s impossible to floor. A pop-poet, polymath and all-round people’s champ, it’s… BELOWSKY. And […]

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA announce upcoming album 'The Million Masks of God' alongside video for new single 'Bed Head' 1
New Music

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA announce upcoming album ‘The Million Masks of God’ alongside video for new single ‘Bed Head’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Following a cryptic, 7-day countdown initiated upon the completion of last Friday’s live screening of A Black Mile To The Surface: The Global Concert Film, Manchester Orchestra today announce their new album The Million Masks […]

GRETA VAN FLEET release ethereal video for 'Heat Above' - Watch Now!
New Music

GRETA VAN FLEET release ethereal video for ‘Heat Above’ – Watch Now!

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Greta Van Fleet presents a brand-new music video for the song ‘Heat Above’, from the band’s upcoming second album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, produced by Greg Kurstin (Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Adele) and due […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB announce headline show at Belfast Empire Music Hall on 20th April 2022 1
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TEENAGE FANCLUB announce headline show at Belfast Empire Music Hall on 20th April 2022

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Teenage Fanclub’s Endless Arcade, already a hotly-anticipated release this year according to Pitchfork and The Guardian, arrives on its new release date of 30th April 2021. Alongside rescheduled tour dates, the band have also shared […]

DANIEL DONSKOY shares the video for new single ‘Bring Me Back My Smile’
New Music

DANIEL DONSKOY shares the video for new single ‘Bring Me Back My Smile’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

After just two tracks, ‘Robbed Me’ and ‘24’, Daniel Donskoy is earning acclaim for his take on electronic-infused R&B. Also renowned as an actor, most famously in the Netflix smash ‘The Crown’, he now shares […]

LOTTERY WINNERS join forces with indie icon LOUISE WENER for bittersweet earworm single 'Bad Things'
Gigs

LOTTERY WINNERS join forces with indie icon LOUISE WENER for bittersweet earworm single ‘Bad Things’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Joyfully rattled by a brush with international fame thanks to the viral sensation that was their sea shanty version of Nickelback’s Rockstar’, the irrepressibly upbeat and endlessly industrious Greater Manchester four-piece, Lottery Winners return with […]

PERMAFROST release new single ‘Femme Fatale’ - Listen Now!
New Music

PERMAFROST release new single ‘Femme Fatale’ – Listen Now!

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Permafrost is a post-punk band, originally from Molde in Norway, formed in 1982 by school friends Frode Heggdal Larsen & Kåre Steinsbu. Robert Heggdal & Trond Tornes joined in 2001 and Daryl Bamonte in 2016. […]

INTERVIEW with Speed Vincent of Silvertung 
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Speed Vincent of Silvertung 

February 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Baltimore metal outfit Silvertung recently unveiled the music video for “You’re Fine,” a track from their latest album, (But, at What Cost??!). Explaining the song, vocalist/guitarist Speed Vincent shares, “We wrote this song because we […]

BOOK REVIEW: Albion’s Secret History - Guy Mankowski
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Albion’s Secret History – Guy Mankowski

February 18, 2021 Michael Barron

For Guy, the places where important cultural changes and new ideas emerged (such as a new style of music in venues and clubs) are just as important as the cultural changes themselves.  For instance, Mankowski […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai - As The Love Continues
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mogwai – As The Love Continues

February 18, 2021 Ben P Scott

25 years on from the release of their debut single, what could we possibly expect from another new Mogwai album? It’s become something of a cliché to state how consistent the Scottish group are, however […]

ARAB STRAP share shocking video for new single 'Here Comes Comus!'
Gigs

ARAB STRAP share shocking video for new single ‘Here Comes Comus!’

February 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today Arab Strap share the new single “Here Comes Comus!” an ode to the debauched night out that Aidan is missing in current times: “It’s a song about the god of nocturnal excess and my […]

ANDREW W.K. shares video for new single 'Babalon'
New Music

ANDREW W.K. shares video for new single ‘Babalon’

February 17, 2021 XS Noize

At the beginning of February 2021, Napalm Records and the inimitable God of Partying, ANDREW W.K., announced the impending release of a massive new single, “Babalon”, and today, that new single is officially released and […]

THE ANTLERS release video for new track 'Just One Sec' - Watch Now! 1
New Music

THE ANTLERS release video for new track ‘Just One Sec’ – Watch Now!

February 17, 2021 XS Noize

New York’s The Antlers have recently returned to sharing new music after a seven-year hiatus, revealing a handful of singles with what Stereogum has called “twinkling and soothing instrumentation.” Today they have shared “Just One […]

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