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          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

          Graham Coxon
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          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          da Googie
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          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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THE STREETS release new track 'Where The F*&k Did April Go' - Listen Now
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THE STREETS release new track ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ – Listen Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mike Skinner has today released the B-Side to his recent The Streets single ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better ft. Tame Impala’. ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ is a bonus release that […]

CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; 'Love Is All We Share' - Watch Now
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CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; ‘Love Is All We Share’ – Watch Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Melbourne electronic music royalty, Cut Copy return today with their ambient new single and video, “ Love Is All We Share .” The first track in almost three years breathes a universal truth, released to […]

JOOLS HOLLAND with his RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA to play Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday 22nd October 2020
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JOOLS HOLLAND confirms Eddi Reader & Chris Difford with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Jools Holland has confirmed Eddi Reader and Squeeze vocalist Chris Difford as special guests along with his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020. The multi-award-winning Eddi […]

Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight 1
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Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mencap Northern Ireland Ambassador Cormac Neeson is teaming up with musicians from across Northern Ireland to raise money for charity with a special online gig. With venues shutting their doors due to COVID-19 and charities […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gold Star Gold Star - If You Only Knew
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gold Star Gold Star – If You Only Knew

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

On Introducing… Gold Star Gold Star, Adam Miller and Adam Obermeier’s take on classic radio pop shines in its studied precision, knowing subversive choices, and undeniable warmth. For their debut, the Chicago duo uses the […]

WEEZER to appear on The Simpsons this Sunday
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WEEZER to appear on The Simpsons this Sunday

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of an epic new song called “Hero” a couple of days ago, Weezer will be the special guests on The Simpsons this Sunday, May 10th, at 9 pm EST / 8 pm […]

Will Summer 2020 Be the Year of the Live Stream Festival? 2
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Will Summer 2020 Be the Year of the Live Stream Festival?

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

With major music festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, and Ultra all being cancelled this year, festival circuit veterans have been left wondering how they will get their fix in the summer of 2020. However, all […]

TIËSTO to drop new album THE LONDON SESSIONS on May 15th 2
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TIËSTO to drop new album THE LONDON SESSIONS on May 15th

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Tiësto announced that his new album, The London Sessions, a unique collection of house tracks inspired by and recorded in London, is coming May 15th! Always evolving his style and exploring new sounds, Tiësto worked […]

SEASICK STEVE announces that his new album 'Love & Peace' will be released on 24th July
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SEASICK STEVE announces that his new album ‘Love & Peace’ will be released on 24th July

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

There’s no keeping a good man down. Despite being limited by lockdown, SEASICK STEVE has continued to build anticipation for the 24 July release of his new album LOVE & PEACE in his time-honoured way […]

GOO GOO DOLLS debut comic-book inspired lyric video for 'Fearless' - Watch Now
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GOO GOO DOLLS debut comic-book inspired lyric video for ‘Fearless’ – Watch Now

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have debuted a brand new lyric video for their single “Fearless,” one of the standout songs from the band’s 12th studio album Miracle Pill. Directed and produced […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Future Fires - Halfway Down
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TRACK PREMIERE: Future Fires – Halfway Down

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Having honed their craft for a decade, Birmingham’s Future Fires is the self-styled sound of the apocalypse – urgent, addictive and darkly brooding, they combine the best of modern British indie-rock to soundtrack a planet […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sparks - A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sparks – A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip

May 7, 2020 Michael Barron

With a career spanning over five decades and with Ron and Russell both being brothers, their ability to still be amicable to each other (let alone collaborate and make music together whilst trying to “Lighten […]

TOM GRENNAN releases new 'Oh Please' music video shot under lockdown
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TOM GRENNAN releases new ‘Oh Please’ music video shot under lockdown

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Tom Grennan has released the official music video for new single ‘Oh Please’. With original video shoot plans derailed due to social distancing measures, Tom stepped up to film the visual at his East-London home […]

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ - Listen Now
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Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’ – Listen Now

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases the brand new track ‘Love Galaxy feat. Jay Electronica & Lil Silva’, taken from his upcoming debut solo album ‘VOYAGER’ due late summer via Columbia Records. ‘Love […]

PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming 'ON SUNSET' Album - Listen to 'VILLAGE' Now!
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PAUL WELLER releases new song from upcoming ‘ON SUNSET’ Album – Listen to ‘VILLAGE’ Now!

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Paul Weller releases his gorgeous new song “Village” on May 7th. “Village” is the second new track to be debuted from his hotly anticipated new album On Sunset, which released on June 19th (Polydor Records). […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a second Waterfront Hall show on Sunday 21st March 2021

May 7, 2020 XS Noize

Following selling out his March 19th Waterfront Hall show, Ryan McMullan announces a second show on Sunday 21st March 2021 due to phenomenal demand. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most […]

WEEZER release new song from upcoming 'Van Weezer' Album - Listen to 'Hero' Now!
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WEEZER release new song from upcoming ‘Van Weezer’ Album – Listen to ‘Hero’ Now!

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Weezer are thrilled to release a new song called “Hero, ” their first new material since last year’s Top Five Alternative radio hit “End Of The Game.” “Hero” is a new song off the […]

THE ACES announce sophomore album 'Under My Influence' - out 12th June
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THE ACES announce sophomore album ‘Under My Influence’ – out 12th June

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today The Aces announce their highly anticipated sophomore album, Under My Influence, out 12th June 2020 via Red Bull Records. The band have been teasing their forthcoming project by releasing new music since March when […]

BECCA MANCARI announces her new album 'The Greatest Part' out June 26
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BECCA MANCARI announces her new album ‘The Greatest Part’ out June 26

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Becca Mancari announces her new album The Greatest Part out June 26 via Captured Tracks, her first for the label. Along with the announcement, Mancari releases her second single, “ First Time.” The song is sonically upbeat but emotionally heavy, featuring […]

JEHNNY BETH shares 'Heroine' from debut solo LP - out June 12th
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JEHNNY BETH shares ‘Heroine’ from debut solo LP – out June 12th

May 6, 2020 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth has released a new single — titled “Heroine” and produced by acclaimed producer Flood – from her forthcoming album, To Love Is To Live, which has a new […]

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