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        • Jack White
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          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 […]

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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
        • 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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INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020
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INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped Dublin quartet Inhaler have announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday, May 16th 2020. Today the band released their new single, ‘We Have To Move’ on Polydor Records. It’s the follow-up […]

PSYCHO COMEDY - Announce debut album: 'Performance Space Number One' - out 14 Feb 2020
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PSYCHO COMEDY – Announce debut album: ‘Performance Space Number One’ – out 14 Feb 2020

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool creative collective PSYCHO COMEDY will release their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Performance Space Number One’, on 14 February 2020. A love letter to the city they call home, the vices that squeeze tight, and […]

RAMMSTEIN - Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour
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RAMMSTEIN – Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

This year will see the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music when RAMMSTEIN brings its full-scale stadium production to this continent for the first time ever. Rock n roll’s most […]

ALICIA KEYS - Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin's 3Arena on Friday 5th June 1
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ALICIA KEYS – Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today global music icon and 15-time GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys announced ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR, her highly anticipated return to the stage which will open at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June. The […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
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THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? have announced their latest album and 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) due for release on March 6th, 2020. To coincide with the bands So […]

PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!
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PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Feminist post-hardcore punk band, Petrol Girls are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Tuesday 21st January 2020. Petrol Girls released their new album ‘Cut & Stitch’ on May 24th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem - Music to Be Murdered By
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem – Music to Be Murdered By

January 20, 2020 Michael Barron

Opening with “Premonition – Intro” – Eminem cuts to the chase concerning his bitterness over his previous LP, his tenth, Kamikaze not getting the reviews he expected. We see Slim Shady looking back over his […]

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track - 'Thanks For Everything'
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NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track – ‘Thanks For Everything’

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Neon Waltz’ tireless work rate continues without pause. With the wrapper barely off 2020, the Scottish four-piece release new single, Thanks For Everything while confirming final details of their forthcoming Huna EP.  A further leg […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
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PEARL JAM Reveal Tracklist for New Album, Gigaton

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam has released the tracklisting for their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton which is set to be released via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on March 27, 2020. Produced by Josh Evans and Pearl Jam, Gigaton […]

TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher
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TWISTED WHEEL Announce European tour dates with Liam Gallagher

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Tenacious rock’n’roll four-piece TWISTED WHEEL will support Liam Gallagher across Europe this Winter. With the same Mancunian blood coursing through their veins, it’s perhaps no surprise the two act’s paths have crossed before. A loyal […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies - Beneath the Eyrie
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PIXIES release demos from ‘Beneath The Eyrie’ today

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Pixies release Beneath The Eyrie Demos: Pt. 1, three tracks recorded over the course of 2018 leading up to the band’s December 2019 Beneath The Eyrie album sessions at Dreamland Recordings in Woodstock, NY. […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
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RADIOHEAD launch extensive & organised audio, visual, physical archive online

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

The internet as a whole has never been a reliable resource for detailed or even accurate information re Radiohead. Many sites that attempted to provide some measure of service have long since gone dark as […]

FLAWES release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31st
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FLAWES release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31st

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of their huge UK & European tour, the fast-rising alt-pop trio Flawes will release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ on January 31. Their debut album ‘Highlights’ is the musical embodiment […]

TWIN ATLANTIC return with new album ‘POWER' out January 24th
Gigs

TWIN ATLANTIC return with new album ‘POWER’ out January 24th

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

After ten years, Twin Atlantic got their Glasgow studio fully up-and-running. They gigged for thrills and used the money to fund the album they wanted to make. They took charge of production. And only then, […]

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020
Gigs

FOALS to headline special show for BRITS WEEK together with O2 for WAR CHILD 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

FOALS join Bastille, Catfish and The Bottlemen, Bombay Bicycle Club, YUNGBLUD, Sigrid, Tom Walker, Louis Tomlinson, Jack Savoretti, Gang of Youths, Tom Grennan, Nothing But Thieves and Declan McKenna in playing exclusive shows for BRITs […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show
Gigs

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return to London for Clapham Common Show

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Having brought the curtain down on 2019 in the USA and igniting 2020 with a rush of European live dates, Catfish and the Bottlemen pause to announce an unmissable, springtime one-off show in a special […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
Gigs

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce new UK live shows + ‘BLUE MOON RISING’ EP for March 2020

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today announced a run of new UK live shows for March 2020. The band will play two nights in Noel’s home city of Manchester performing shows at the O2 […]

WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!
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WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Whitesnake today announce that they will be hitting Belfast on June 10th with very special guests Europe. Whitesnake boasts a catalogue that spans the decades with seminal and anthemic hits such as “Here I Go […]

How Music Can Change Life 1
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How Music Can Change Life

January 18, 2020 XS Noize

Music is without a doubt food for the soul. It comes in many genres, rock and roll, R and B, Hip-hop, heavy metal and more. There are many true-life stories shared by people on the […]

JONNY POLONSKY announces new album 'Kingdom of Sleep' - hear the first single 'The Weeping Souls'
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JONNY POLONSKY announces new album ‘Kingdom of Sleep’ – hear the first single ‘The Weeping Souls’

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jonny Polonsky has announced his new album ‘Kingdom of Sleep’, scheduled for release on March 6, 2020. Ahead of that, he presents the lead single ‘The Weeping Souls’. Self-produced […]

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