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        • Freya Ridings
          News

          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

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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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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WILD YOUTH release new single 'Through the Phone' - Listen Now! 2
New Music

WILD YOUTH release new single ‘Through the Phone’ – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Wild Youth – one of the most exciting indie-pop bands to emerge from Ireland – reveal “Through the Phone”, a tender pop banger demonstrating yet again what the band have become known for over the […]

KITT PHILIPPA's debut album 'Human' wins Album of The Year in Northern Ireland Music Prize 2020
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KITT PHILIPPA’s debut album ‘Human’ wins Album of The Year in Northern Ireland Music Prize 2020

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

With all three of the first singles from Kitt Philippa’s debut album nominated for Best Song by the Northern Irish Music Prize – the expectation was high for the album and it doesn’t disappoint, scooping […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sandra-Mae Lux - Happily Ever Now
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sandra-Mae Lux – Happily Ever Now

November 13, 2020 Randall Radic

London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sandra-Mae Lux introduces her first full-length album, Happily Ever Now. Written by Sandra-Mae and Alan D. Marriott, and produced by Gil Cang, the album features the talents of Robin Mullarkey (bass) […]

SIGUR RÓS share new single & video 'STENDUR ÆVA' - taken from forthcoming orchestral album 'ODIN'S RAVEN MAGIC'
New Music

SIGUR RÓS share new single & video ‘STENDUR ÆVA’ – taken from forthcoming orchestral album ‘ODIN’S RAVEN MAGIC’

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Sigur Rós share new single & video “Stendur æva,” the second single is taken from their long-awaited album ‘Odin’s Raven Magic,’ a collaboration between the band, Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Icelandic music legend Hilmar Örn […]

LILLA VARGEN shares new track 'Blueprints' - Listen Now!
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LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Blueprints’ – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Having accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour as a guest to Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. After a break this Summer writing and recording, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Sweet - Here to Nowhere
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Sweet – Here to Nowhere

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Independent blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Adam Sweet, will release ‘Here to Nowhere’ as a single on Friday 13th November 2020, along with an accompanying video which XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere today. Sentiments run […]

DEFTONES release video for 'Genesis' taken from the new album 'Ohms' out September 25th 1
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DEFTONES unveil new track ‘Passenger’ (Mike Shinoda Remix) – Listen Now!

November 13, 2020 XS Noize

Deftones release “Passenger” (Mike Shinoda Remix). The band will exclusively premiere the accompanying visual at the virtual Adult Swim Festival on YouTube at 9:12 pm PST/12:12 am EST / 5:12 am GMT. The countdown has already begun for the […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce new album 'Glowing In The Dark' & share title track video 1
New Music

DJANGO DJANGO announce new album ‘Glowing In The Dark’ & share title track video

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Over the course of their extraordinarily accomplished discography to date, Django Django have constantly headed left where others have gone right. Described by The Guardian as “capable of making music that sounds close to perfection”, […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'Sunblind' - Watch Now!
New Music

FLEET FOXES release video for ‘Sunblind’ – Watch Now!

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have released a new Sean Pecknold directed video for “Sunblind” off their widely celebrated, fourth full-length Shore, which was surprise-released digitally on, September 22nd, at 6:31 am PT/9:31 am ET, the Autumnal Equinox. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: AC/DC - Power Up
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: AC/DC – Power Up

November 12, 2020 Michael Barron

Affectionately known as “Acca Dacca” in their hometown Australia, this Sydney based act following their 2015-16 Rock or Bust tour were named as the year’s biggest-earning rock band during that period by Forbes Magazine. This […]

THE PALE WHITE share video for mammoth new single 'Glue'
New Music

THE PALE WHITE share video for mammoth new single ‘Glue’

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

The Pale White have returned with huge new single ‘Glue’ which follows the band’s comeback single ‘Take Your Time’, which arrived earlier this summer and ushered in a new era for the Newcastle trio, in […]

Famous songs used by politicians during campaigns
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Famous songs used by politicians during campaigns

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Songs are great for uniting people and getting them to ignore their differences for a common course. Thus, songs are used everywhere for politics and religious purposes. These songs can set the right tone for […]

Don't miss THE NI MUSIC PRIZE live tonight from 8pm
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Don’t miss THE NI MUSIC PRIZE live tonight from 8pm

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize has confirmed that this year’s awards will go ahead with an online broadcast on November 12th. The event, which will take place at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, will be a […]

LE VOLUME COURBE share cover of Daniel Johnston’s ‘Mind Contorted’ feat: Terry Hall & Noel Gallagher
New Music

LE VOLUME COURBE share cover of Daniel Johnston’s ‘Mind Contorted’ feat: Terry Hall & Noel Gallagher

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

Le Volume Courbe has shared a new video for her cover of Daniel Johnston’s ‘Mind Contorted’, featuring vocals from Terry Hall and guitar from Noel Gallagher. The song is taken from the Fourteen Years EP, which […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Darro - Undefined
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Darro – Undefined

November 12, 2020 XS Noize

York, PA-based alt. rock/emo/pop-punk songwriter/guitarist Darro is set to release Songs of Recovery, an album that deals with his diagnosis, surgery, and recovery from a brain tumour. “Each song from Songs of Recovery deals with […]

PUBLIC ENEMY shares new animated video ft. Beastie Boys' Ad Rock & Mike D and Run DMC
New Music

PUBLIC ENEMY shares new animated video ft. Beastie Boys’ Ad Rock & Mike D and Run DMC

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock along with Run-DMC get animated in the new video for “Public Enemy Number Won,” which also features archival concert posters, footage and more. It’s the latest single […]

AC/DC release new single 'REALIZE' - Listen Now!
New Music

AC/DC release new single ‘REALIZE’ – Listen Now!

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today, AC/DC releases their new song “REALIZE” ahead of the release of their highly anticipated new album POWER UP this Friday. Recently the band set the stage with the single and video “Shot In The […]

EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm
New Music

EELS reveal new music video for ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT AGAIN’ starring Jon Hamm

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

EELS’ highly anticipated new album ’Earth To Dora’ is out now via E Works/[PIAS]. In celebration of the release, the band have shared a new video for the feel-good hit of the feel-worst year, ‘Are […]

KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert
Gigs

KATIE MELUA announces her first-ever worldwide Livestream concert

November 11, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum musician Katie Melua is delighted to announce a worldwide, ticketed global live stream concert in conjunction with Driift. Following phenomenal reviews for Album No.8, Katie’s eighth consecutive UK Top 10 album and BBC Radio […]

INTERVIEW: "To me, the music doesn't live and breathe until it has an audience" - A chat with Faithless' SISTER BLISS 2
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: “To me, the music doesn’t live and breathe until it has an audience” – A chat with Faithless’ SISTER BLISS

November 11, 2020 Neal McClelland

Rollo & Sister Bliss from iconic dance band and production outfit Faithless have just released their superb comeback studio album All Blessed after being away for 10 years. XS Noize got a chance to catch […]

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