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        • Picture This
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          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
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          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

          Fugees
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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          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 […]

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OASIS 'Some Might Say' 30TH ANNIVERSARY/
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Oasis Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Some Might Say’ with Limited-Edition 7” Vinyl

April 25, 2025 XS Noize

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Some Might Say’ this week, Oasis have re-released their seminal single on limited-edition, pearl coloured, numbered 7” vinyl. They’ve also released a brand-new visualiser for the track.  The release […]

the divine comedy
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The Divine Comedy Drop Captivating Music Video for New Track ‘Achilles’

April 24, 2025 XS Noize

‘Achilles’, the new single from The Divine Comedy, now has a video every bit as beautiful and moving as the song it accompanies. One of many highlights from the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’, […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
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Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Ed Sheeran Perform in Oslo

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

Summer is coming, and with it, the pulsating energy of the “Galway” singer, Ed Sheeran, who, for two nights only in Oslo, Norway, will serve his fans an unforgettable night of thrilling live performance. Five-time […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Odell – Three Sixty Festival, The Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tom Odell – Three Sixty Festival, The Roundhouse, London

April 23, 2025 Michael Barron

The Roundhouse in Camden has long been celebrated for its outstanding programming and its flair for curating innovative, intimate festivals. XS Noize has previously covered its acclaimed In the Round series—an all-seated event that has […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DeathbyRomy – HOLLYWOOD FOREVER
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DeathbyRomy – HOLLYWOOD FOREVER

April 23, 2025 Randall Radic

On her new album HOLLYWOOD FOREVER, alt-pop visionary DeathbyRomy (aka Romy Flores) dives deep into a volatile blend of goth, dark pop, industrial rock, electronica, and punk. The result is a soundscape that’s hauntingly cinematic, […]

Amy McDonald
News

Amy Macdonald Returns with New Album and Major Tour Across UK & Europe

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald’s gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK’s most beloved artists. That talent has attracted a huge audience, leading to […]

The Wood Burning Savages
Podcast

Paul Connolly – The Wood Burning Savages: Soundtracking a Broken System on ‘Hand To Mouth’ | XS Noize Podcast #224

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Paul Connolly, frontman of incendiary Derry alt-rock band The Wood Burning Savages, to discuss their explosive new album ‘Hand To […]

Andy Bell
News

Erasure’s Andy Bell teams with Debbie Harry on ‘Heart’s A Liar’

April 22, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell & Debbie Harry have shared their new track, ‘Heart’s A Liar’, the latest taste of what to expect from Andy’s forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns – set for release on 2 May 2025 on vinyl (white, oxblood, and picture disc), CD […]

Fontaines D.C.
News

Fontaines D.C. Announce Biggest Irish Headline Show Yet at Belfast Vital with Special Guests Kneecap

April 22, 2025 XS Noize

Irish quintet Fontaines D.C. announce their biggest headline Irish show to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields. Friday, 29th August, will see the band return to Belfast for the first time since playing […]

Lady Gaga
Gigs

Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Tour: Dates, venues, how to get tickets

April 21, 2025 XS Noize

Three continents, 21 cities—”Mayhem” is coming to arenas worldwide, and its rider is the enigmatic Lady Gaga. “The Mayhem Ball” is Lady Gaga’s upcoming eighth concert tour in support of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem,” […]

Linkin Park
Features

Linkin Park’s explosive comeback: What to expect from the band’s return

April 19, 2025 XS Noize

With a new voice echoing a fresh sound, Linkin Park returns to touring some of the world’s biggest stages with their highly-anticipated “From Zero World Tour.” Their  seismic return reminds everyone why they are a […]

Matt Berninger
News

Matt Berninger Unveils New Single “Breaking Into Acting” Featuring Hand Habits

April 18, 2025 XS Noize

Matt Berninger, the frontman and lyricist for The National, recently announced his second solo album, Get Sunk, out May 30th through Book/Concord Records. Today, he offers a second taste of the record with “Breaking Into […]

blur: To The End
Features

Indie Bands That Went Mainstream Globally

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

“Indie” is a contentious term that people use to refer to both independent bands and artists who make music without the help of a record label and to a specific genre that emerged from underground […]

BUSH
News

BUSH Unveil ‘60 Ways to Forget People’ from Forthcoming Album ‘I Beat Loneliness’ – Out July 18

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

With “60 Ways To Forget People,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of what’s to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Exploring the complexities […]

Sea Fever
News

Sea Fever drop high-octane dance anthem for the disillusioned with new single “Go To Ground”

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

Flowering into pure confidence and blooming with possibility, Manchester’s carriers of the synth-powered flame, Sea Fever, sing an up-front and high-octane dancefloor anthem for those cast out and lost for belief with the release of their latest single, Go […]

Hard-Fi
News

Hard-Fi drop unreleased demo of iconic Top 10 hit ‘Hard To Beat’

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

British 4-piece Hard-Fi continue to mark the 20th anniversary of their era-defining debut album, Stars Of CCTV, unveiling a special unreleased demo of their sensational Top 10 single ‘Hard To Beat’. The song that lit […]

Tom Hickox
Podcast

Tom Hickox on The Orchestra of Stories: Songs of Myth, Memory & History | XS Noize Podcast #223

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Tom Hickox joins Mark Millar on the latest episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast to delve into his highly anticipated third album, The Orchestra of Stories, out 25 April 2025 via […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Zutons - Shepherds Bush Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Zutons – Shepherds Bush Empire

April 16, 2025 Michael Barron

It’s hard to believe that The Zutons’ history as a headline act began at this very venue back in October 2004. Over two decades later, they returned to a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire — now as […]

Fontaines D.C.
News

Fontaines D.C. Unveil Deluxe Edition of ‘Romance’ with New and Unreleased Tracks

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

In line with their biggest North American tour to date kicking off this week in Seattle, Irish quintet Fontaines D.C. today release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed fourth album ROMANCE. Available on all digital […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter: A Modern Pop Icon

April 15, 2025 XS Noize

From Disney star to pop star, Sabrina Carpenter has made a name for herself with chart-topping hits, a sold-out tour, and a witty, relatable persona. She has triumphantly blazed to the top and shows no […]

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