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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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JAKE BUGG shares Rudimental remix of 'All I Need' - Listen Now!
New Music

JAKE BUGG shares Rudimental remix of ‘All I Need’ – Listen Now!

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of his new single and cinematic short film All I Need, Jake Bugg has shared an alternate version of the track with a remix by Rudimental. All I Need has received acclaim […]

CAMELPHAT unveil the video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’ - Watch Now!
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CAMELPHAT unveil the video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’ – Watch Now!

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer duo CamelPhat have unveiled the official video for their latest anthem ‘Easier’.  Directed by Tom Haines, the video portrays a series of dancers performing alone in empty London nightclub FOLD. The visual […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Psyrena - Christmas For One
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TRACK PREMIERE: Psyrena – Christmas For One

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Alt-pop musician Psyrena (Madeleine Wise) opts for introspective minimalism on ‘Christmas For One’, a seasonal ode to all the craziness emanating around the world at the moment and offers us a glimmer of hope and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grasscut - Return Of The Sun
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grasscut – Return Of The Sun

December 18, 2020 XS Noize

Grasscut, the Brighton-based duo released their first new music in over five years on 11th December 2020. ‘Return Of The Sun’, available digitally via all major outlets, is the lead single from a new album, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul McCartney - McCartney III
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul McCartney – McCartney III

December 17, 2020 Ben P Scott

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 meant that many of us had to spend a lot of time indoors. Definitely a bummer in most cases, but one of the few silver linings is that musical geniuses […]

The London production of LAZARUS live-stream announced to celebrate David Bowie's birthday & commemorate the 5th anniversary of his death
Gigs

The London production of LAZARUS live-stream announced to celebrate David Bowie’s birthday & commemorate the 5th anniversary of his death

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

To remember David Bowie on his birthday and to mark the fifth anniversary of his untimely death, producers Robert Fox and RZO Entertainment Inc are exclusively releasing the stream of the London production of Lazarus, captured […]

ENTER SHIKARI share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’ - Watch Now!
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ENTER SHIKARI share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’ – Watch Now!

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Enter Shikari share their unusual video for ’T.I.N.A’, directed and animated by filmmaker Matthew Taylor. ’T.I.N.A’ is taken from the band’s sixth album, ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’, which was released in April […]

LIFESHARE announce virtual online Christmas music festival this Saturday, December 19th 1
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LIFESHARE announce virtual online Christmas music festival this Saturday, December 19th

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

The homeless situation in Manchester has been an issue for some time but the pandemic has seen these numbers rise yet again, unfortunately. Lifeshare is a homeless charity based in Manchester and raises awareness for […]

MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' on 13th February 2021 1
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MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ on 13th February 2021

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce a very special live performance premiere of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, performed and recorded at Tramway in their hometown of Glasgow. The performance will be broadcast worldwide at […]

PETE TONG and THE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA present the first ever global live stream event from the floor of London's O2 Arena 3
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PETE TONG and THE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA present the first ever global live stream event from the floor of London’s O2 Arena

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Last week world-renowned DJ and dance music institution Pete Tong, Jules Buckley & The Heritage Orchestra unloaded into London’s empty O2 Arena to record a once in a lifetime edition of their annual sell-out show […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Crash Cathedral – Fangs
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TRACK PREMIERE: Crash Cathedral – Fangs

December 17, 2020 Randall Radic

Philadelphia-based alt-pop outfit Crash Cathedral introduces their brand-new single, “Fangs,” following on the heels of their debut single, “MoodRing.” According to the band, “‘Fangs’ was written to feel brooding and a little ‘sexy,’ incorporating elements […]

RINGO STARR releases new single 'Here’s To The Nights' from upcoming EP Zoom In 1
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RINGO STARR releases new single ‘Here’s To The Nights’ from upcoming EP Zoom In

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

As this crazy year comes to a close, Ringo is offering a song of peace, love and friendship – “Here’s To The Nights” available today as a single with the video coming Friday, December 18. […]

Legendary British vocalist PAUL CARRACK to stream special festive concert this Christmas Eve
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Legendary British vocalist PAUL CARRACK to stream special festive concert this Christmas Eve

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

The legendary British vocalist Paul Carrack (Mike + The Mechanics, Ace) has announced he is to stream a very special performance of festive favourites this Christmas Eve. Billed as ‘Christmas with Paul Carrack’, Carrack is […]

GENERATION are back with a video for second single 'Tokyo' - Watch Now!
New Music

GENERATION are back with a video for second single ‘Tokyo’ – Watch Now!

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

The unrelenting spirit of wayward youth, burnished decadence and fizzing unpredictability arrive neatly packaged as Liverpool’s ferocious punk duo Generation announce their second single Tokyo, lifted from their upcoming debut mini-album Suicidal Champagne. Tip-toeing back […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share dystopian skateboarding zombies video for 'Black Hyena'
New Music

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share dystopian skateboarding zombies video for ‘Black Hyena’

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything has today shared the dystopian video for ‘Black Hyena’ starring skateboarding zombies. ‘Black Hyena’ features on Everything Everything’s new album RE-ANIMATOR, which emerged to widespread critical acclaim this summer with many hailing the […]

THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021 1
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THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

Local legends The Undertones are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021. Tickets on sale Friday 18th December at 10 am from Ticketmaster.ie The Undertones emerged from […]

TAME IMPALA shares video for 'Breathe Deeper' - Watch Now!
New Music

TAME IMPALA shares video for ‘Breathe Deeper’ – Watch Now!

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) shares the official video for “Breathe Deeper.” The track is taken from The Slow Rush, his fourth album as Tame Impala which was released in February to world-wide critical acclaim. […]

ALICE COOPER releases 'Our Love Will Change The World' from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories 2
New Music

ALICE COOPER releases ‘Our Love Will Change The World’ from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today Alice Cooper releases the second single from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories, which will be released on February 26th, 2021 on earMUSIC. The song is accompanied by a lyric video. “Our Love […]

NOAH CYRUS releases video for new single 'All Three' 1
New Music

NOAH CYRUS releases video for new single ‘All Three’

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following her recent GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist, RCA Records UK artist Noah Cyrus has released her latest single “All Three,” as well as an accompanying music video, revealed today. The new single follows […]

PREMIERE: London Rapper, YELLA TZAIRI Returns With New ‘Prisoner’ EP
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PREMIERE: London Rapper, YELLA TZAIRI Returns With New ‘Prisoner’ EP

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

London based rapper Yella Tzairi is back with her second EP ‘Prisoner’. The Camden born and raised artist mixes Hip Hop, RnB and Pop to great effect, fusing contemporary rap with melodic hooks to create […]

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