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          Courteeners announce ‘God Bless The Band’ best-of album, new single and huge November 2026 UK arena tour

          April 9, 2026

          Courteeners have announced details of God Bless The Band, the very best of Courteeners, brand-new single The Luckiest Man Alive and a huge arena tour celebrating the band’s phenomenal 20-year career. God Bless The Band is released on Ignition Music on 28th August […]

          Open House Festival
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          Open House Festival returns to Bangor with Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane and more

          April 8, 2026

          Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane, and The Tallest Man on Earth are just four of the acts performing at this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor, County Down. The Festival returns to Bangor for […]

          Jesse Roper
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          Jesse Roper channels indie-Americana spirit on new single ‘Green Eyed Lady’

          April 8, 2026

          Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour, his indie/Americana defined by his authenticity and an adventurous spirit that will appeal to fans of Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes and JJ Cale. A master at connecting his personal […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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        • 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
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          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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AVENGED SEVENFOLD announce the digital release of LIVE IN THE LBC & DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD announce the digital release of LIVE IN THE LBC & DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated rock band Avenged Sevenfold have announced that their platinum-certified DVD/CD, Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough, will be released digitally for the very first time via Warner Records. Diamonds In The […]

MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020
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MORRISSEY announces UK & European tour dates for March 2020

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

It was officially announced last Friday that Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. […]

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 17, 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 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jamila & The Other Heroes - ‘Khalas! The Umbilical Chord’ 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jamila & The Other Heroes – ‘Khalas! The Umbilical Chord’

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

International psychedelic funk-rock band Jamila & The Other Heroes premiere their single, ‘Khalas! The Umbilical Chord’ exclusively with XS Noize today. Following the single will be the full-length album Sit El Kon (The Grandmother of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex Kennedy - 'Baby Steps'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex Kennedy – ‘Baby Steps’

January 17, 2020 XS Noize

Alex Kennedy is a British singer-songwriter and musician from Surrey with a big voice and even bigger aspirations. Alex Kennedy produces a mixture of material, from soft melody acoustic tracks to heavier alternative rock songs. […]

Watch the official trailer for The Band documentary ONCE WERE BROTHERS 2
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Watch the official trailer for The Band documentary ONCE WERE BROTHERS

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Watch the official trailer for The Band documentary ONCE WERE BROTHERS, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. Inspired by Robertson’s 2016 bestselling memoir Testimony, ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Of Montreal - UR FUN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Of Montreal – UR FUN

January 16, 2020 Lori Gava

Kevin Barnes, the master of ceremonies for the ever shape-shifting band Of Montreal, has never shirked from camp and cogent observations. Once again with his latest release, “UR Fun” Barnes orchestrates a celebration of musical […]

STATUS QUO Announce Deluxe editions of ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’ 4
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STATUS QUO Announce Deluxe editions of ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Status Quo announce the release of deluxe expanded 2CD / 3CD versions of a trio of classic albums, namely ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’. These special editions are to be issued by […]

SIMPLE MINDS Announce 'Street Fighting Years' box set, out 6th March
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SIMPLE MINDS Announce ‘Street Fighting Years’ box set, out 6th March

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

On 6th March, UMC will release a box set of Simple Minds’ 1989 album, Street Fighting Years. Produced by Trevor Horn (and Stephen Lipson), Street Fighting Years was the band’s fourth number one album in […]

PETER BJORN AND JOHN release the video for catchy new single 'On The Brink'
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PETER BJORN AND JOHN release the video for catchy new single ‘On The Brink’

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Sweden’s favourite indie-pop trio Peter Bjorn and John follow up the release of their cautiously optimistic and utterly catch new single ‘On the Brink’ with the release of the song’s video, directed by Henry Moore […]

Belfast's ABQ unveil their new single, 'Neon' - Listen Now 1
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Belfast’s ABQ unveil their new single, ‘Neon’ – Listen Now

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland and now based in London, ABQ are a unique proposition. Lead singer Paul Shevlin, winner of the BPI / BRIT Awards sponsored ‘Next BRIT Thing’ has a distinctive voice, combining […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bombay Bicycle Club - Everything Else Has Gone Wrong
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bombay Bicycle Club – Everything Else Has Gone Wrong

January 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

As Neil Young once opined, maybe it’s better to burn out than to fade away, but Bombay Bicycle Club had no intention of doing either. In 2016, having completed the touring cycle for their chart-topping […]

THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020 1
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THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020. The band will release their debut album ‘High-Risk Behaviour ‘on March 27th. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Peppermint Heaven - ‘Waiting For You’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Peppermint Heaven – ‘Waiting For You’

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

L.A Duo Peppermint Heaven starts the decade strong with infectious new single ‘Waiting For You.’ 2019 marked another incredible year in the journey of Peppermint Heaven. The L.A synth-pop connoisseurs released two EP’s in the […]

Apple Lands "BEASTIE BOYS STORY” Film, Produced by Spike Jonze
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Apple Lands “BEASTIE BOYS STORY” Film, Produced by Spike Jonze

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Apple today announced that it has acquired “Beastie Boys Story,” a new nonfiction film from Grammy Award-winning Beastie Boys members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz and Academy Award-winning director Spike Jonze. A special cut of […]

MOANING - Announce new album 'Uneasy Laughter' due March 20th via Sub Pop 2
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MOANING – Announce new album ‘Uneasy Laughter’ due March 20th via Sub Pop

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Moaning, the musical effort from vocalist/guitarist Sean Solomon, bassist/keyboardist Pascal Stevenson and drummer Andrew MacKelvie will follow-up their 2018 self-titled debut with Uneasy Laughter on Sub Pop Records this March 20th, 2020. What happens when […]

MYRKUR - Announces new album ‘Folkesange’ - Out March 20th, Hear lead single 'Ella' 1
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MYRKUR – Announces new album ‘Folkesange’ – Out March 20th, Hear lead single ‘Ella’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Myrkur’s Amalie Bruun has always carved her own path and challenged underground preconceptions of heavy genres. Soon after newfound motherhood, Bruun sets out on a journey into the very heart of the Scandinavian culture that […]

REAL ESTATE Announce new album 'The Main Thing', hear new song "Paper Cup" ft. Sylvan Esso 1
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REAL ESTATE Announce new album ‘The Main Thing’, hear new song “Paper Cup” ft. Sylvan Esso

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Real Estate announce The Main Thing. Out February 28th on Domino, the brand new album delivers the band’s most inspired and self-aware set of songs to date, created over the course of a year […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND - Release Lloyd Cole-inspired Single + Announce 'A Cure For Living' EP 1
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BRAND NEW FRIEND – Release Lloyd Cole-inspired Single + Announce ‘A Cure For Living’ EP

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following directly on from the warmly received ‘The Letter A’ released last Autumn, the Northern Irish indie-pop quintet make a fresh-faced return with a jubilant new single and confirmation of a 7 track EP: ‘A […]

POLIÇA share new single 'Steady' from new LP 'When We Stay Alive' due Jan 24th
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POLIÇA share new single ‘Steady’ from new LP ‘When We Stay Alive’ due Jan 24th

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Poliça today shared “Steady,” the third new track from the band’s forthcoming album When We Stay Alive, due out January 24th via Memphis Industries. An acoustic ballad with electronic arrangements, “Steady” finds Channy Leaneagh reflecting […]

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