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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

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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 […]

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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
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          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
        • 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
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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: ROCH - Via Media
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROCH – Via Media

March 5, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Kate Miller has always known what she’s about. The process of creating her opening statement as an artist may have taken a while, but it’s something the 24-year-old Londoner has been focused on for years. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Baxter Dury – The Night Chancers
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Baxter Dury – The Night Chancers

March 5, 2020 David Ham

“The Night Chancers” released by Heavenly Records, is Baxter Dury’s 6th album. It continues the long term collaboration with producer Craig Silvey. The pair are purveyors of sleazy, alternative pop music. Soaked in synth strings […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY'S Classic Solo Debut Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Limited Edition Vinyl 1
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PAUL MCCARTNEY’S Classic Solo Debut Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Limited Edition Vinyl

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

On April 18, 2020, one of the greatest solo debuts in rock history, Paul McCartney’s McCartney, will receive a special 50th-anniversary release in a limited edition half-speed mastered vinyl pressing for Record Store Day. Originally […]

U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day 1
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U2 announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ exclusively for Record Store Day

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the release of ‘11 O’Clock Tick Tock’ on limited edition 12” transparent blue vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 18th April 2020. The Record Store Day release […]

British legends MANSUN’S, album THE DEAD FLOWERS REJECT to be released on Vinyl for UK RECORD STORE DAY 2
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British legends MANSUN’S, album THE DEAD FLOWERS REJECT to be released on Vinyl for UK RECORD STORE DAY

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Kscope are proud to announce that Mansun’s album The Dead Flowers Reject will be included as part of 2020’s UK Record Store Day on 18th April. The album has been beautifully remastered for vinyl and will be released as […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Gathering Of Strangers – No Remorse
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Gathering Of Strangers – No Remorse

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester band Gathering Of Strangers returns today with rousingly anthemic new single ‘No Remorse’. It follows the release of previous singles ‘Lady’ and ’Nice Hair’ which received radio plays on BBC Radio 6 (Chris Hawkins), […]

Belfast quartet JUNK DRAWER release motorik, post-punk and psych infused single 'Temporary Day'
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Belfast quartet JUNK DRAWER release motorik, post-punk and psych infused single ‘Temporary Day’

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast quartet Junk Drawer announces debut album ‘Ready For The House’, out via Irish indie label Art For Blind on April 24th. Channelling the likes of Pavement, Silver Jews, Beak> and more with their shape-shifting […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lloyd James Fay - 'Idiocracy'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lloyd James Fay – ‘Idiocracy’

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Introspective troubadour Lloyd James Fay returns with the release of his upcoming EP Fake Depth, out 8th May 2020. Opening with forthcoming single Idiocracy, Fay’s tender and evocative vocal is able to soar instantly. Gentle […]

LADY GAGA will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour
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LADY GAGA will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Lady Gaga will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour, a special 6-city worldwide limited run of exclusive performances.  The highly-anticipated shows will kick off July 24th in Paris at Stade de France followed […]

ENTER SHIKARI Share video for ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’ - Watch Now
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ENTER SHIKARI Share video for ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’ – Watch Now

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their sixth album, ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’, released 17th April 2020, Enter Shikari have shared the video to first single ‘The Dreamer’s Hotel’ which was Annie Mac’s Hottest […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki - 'Ou Es Tu?'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki – ‘Ou Es Tu?’

March 5, 2020 XS Noize

Paris based duo, Nadeah & Beki craft infectious dance-pop on their new single ‘Ou Es Tu?’, following on from the electro-tinged banger ‘Kombucha’. There’s a certain feeling of 90’s girl power underlying the duo’s minimalistic […]

PORRIDGE RADIO Share new single ‘Circling’ - Listen Now
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PORRIDGE RADIO Share new single ‘Circling’ – Listen Now

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Porridge Radio have shared new single ‘Circling’, the latest track from their upcoming new album Every Bad, released 13th March via Secretly Canadian. Watch the Rachel Winton, Ben Cole and Tash Lever directed video here. […]

Internationally successful UK rapper SHOTTY HORROH announces first Irish show
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Internationally successful UK rapper SHOTTY HORROH announces first Irish show

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Widely recognized as one of the world’s best battle rappers, Shotty Horroh is set to play his first Irish show on April 4th at the Well, Dublin as part of his Misery Loves Company UK […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Honey Harper - Starmaker
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Honey Harper – Starmaker

March 4, 2020 Lee Campbell

Cosmic cowboy Honey Harper sprinkles a hat full of star-dust on this extra-terrestrial debut. Born William Fussell and raised in the southern states of Georgia & Florida, he now resides in London under the pseudonym […]

BUSH Announce new album, ‘The Kingdom’, due for release May 2020
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BUSH Announce new album, ‘The Kingdom’, due for release May 2020

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum rock band BUSH have announced the May 2020 release of their eagerly-anticipated new album, ‘The Kingdom’. Fans can get a look at what to expect from the fiery rock record with the release […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY Returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’ - Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY Returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’ – Listen Now

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy returns with a new single, ‘Murphy’s Law’, produced once again by long time collaborator DJ Parrot, on the eve of Murphy’s headline slot at BBC 6 Music Festival at London’s Roundhouse on […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Fightmilk release new single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Fightmilk release new single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Fightmilk make a long-awaited return to our orbit on 20 March with the digital release of single ‘I’m Starting To Think You Don’t Even Want To Go To Space’, via independent record label Reckless Yes. […]

GENESIS brings The Last Domino? Tour 2020 to SSE Arena Belfast on 19 November
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GENESIS brings The Last Domino? Tour 2020 to SSE Arena Belfast on 19 November

March 4, 2020 XS Noize

Genesis, who are among the biggest selling recording artists of all time and one of Britain’s most internationally renowned bands, will be touring for the first time in 13 years. The Last Domino? Tour 2020 […]

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast

March 3, 2020 Conor Kinahan

The Script took a sold-out SSE Arena on a visually stunning, sonic experience, with the incredible Becky Hill Supporting, our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night. © Conor Kinahan © Conor Kinahan […]

KEVIN CASEY to Release Double A-Side & Announces Germany Tour Culminating in Dublin Launch Show 1
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KEVIN CASEY to Release Double A-Side & Announces Germany Tour Culminating in Dublin Launch Show

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

Long-standing regular in the Irish music scene Kevin Casey releases his third EP, “The Show Goes On.” The double A-side departs slightly from his past releases to deliver two soulful tunes about the death and […]

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