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        • December 10
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          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 […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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
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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Elles Bailey
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          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
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          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
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          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 Dandy Warhols
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          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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
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          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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ENTER SHIKARI release Russian Tour Documentary "FURTHER EAST"
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ENTER SHIKARI release Russian Tour Documentary “FURTHER EAST”

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

Enter Shikari are excited to announce the release of their tour documentary “Further East”, shot in March 2019 when the band returned to Russia as part of their extensive Stop The Clocks tour, which ran […]

HARRY STYLES includes DUBLIN, 3ARENA in 2020 world tour
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HARRY STYLES includes DUBLIN, 3ARENA in 2020 world tour

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

Harry Styles has announced a 2020 world tour, ‘Love On Tour,’ in support of his upcoming album Fine Line. The extensive run of shows will begin in April in the UK & Ireland and will […]

Acclaimed Irish artist WALLIS BIRD plays The Duncairn Centre, Belfast on Saturday November 16th                
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Acclaimed Irish artist WALLIS BIRD plays The Duncairn Centre, Belfast on Saturday November 16th                

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed Irish artist Wallis Bird is back. The string-shredding singer-songwriter – once described by the Irish Times as having enough energy on stage to be able to “kickstart an entire economy” – has announced over […]

HI FRISCO release their intoxicating debut single 'Snowfall' - Listen Now
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HI FRISCO release their intoxicating debut single ‘Snowfall’ – Listen Now

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

Hi Frisco release their debut single ‘Snowfall’ on November 13th. ‘Snowfall’ packs a wobbly, disorientating structure but pairs it with hypnotic melodies in the vein of MGMT and Flaming Lips – it’s an intense and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Astronaut - 'Amazing' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Astronaut – ‘Amazing’ – Listen Now

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

The danish based band “Astronaut” follows up on their debut album with new single “Amazing”, recorded in collaboration with star-producer Claudius Mittendorfer (Arctic Monkeys, Temples, Johnny Marr). In April 2019 the band released their debut […]

JAKE BUGG unleashes new single 'Kiss Like The Sun' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG unleashes new single ‘Kiss Like The Sun’ – Listen Now

November 13, 2019 XS Noize

Jake Bugg is back to his stop you in your tracks best with this career-defining new song ‘Kiss Like The Sun’, a rhythmically charged jolt of sheer joy and Annie Mac’s Hottest Record. ‘Kiss Like […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Andy White - 'The Shit Hits The Fan' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Andy White – ‘The Shit Hits The Fan’ – Watch Now

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘The Shit Hits The Fan’ by Andy White. Andy White is a Belfast singer-songwriter whose first EP Religious Persuasion and 1986 debut album Rave on […]

STEREOLAB share new remastered version of 'Mass Riff' - Listen Now
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STEREOLAB share new remastered version of ‘Mass Riff’ – Listen Now

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

On November 29th, 2019, Stereolab complete their year-long seven-album reissue campaign with the release of 2001’s Sound-Dust and 2004’s Margerine Eclipse as expanded and remastered editions on vinyl, compact disk and digital via Warp Records […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS returns to Las Vegas for 2020 residency
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS returns to Las Vegas for 2020 residency

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has announced that he will return to Las Vegas next year with new 2020 residency dates bringing his high-octane showmanship and much-loved music to the Nevada city. Following the huge success of his […]

THE MISSION announce 'The United European Party Tour' for 2020
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THE MISSION announce ‘The United European Party Tour’ for 2020

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

WAYNE HUSSEY has announced a forthcoming European tour in 2020 with The Mission after selling out his solo dates. The tour will lead The Mission through Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, […]

ANNA CALVI shares 'You're Not God' - from the Peaky Blinders soundtrack
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ANNA CALVI shares ‘You’re Not God’ – from the Peaky Blinders soundtrack

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Anna Calvi shares one of her original songs written for the latest season of BBC One’s Peaky Blinders – “You’re Not God” is available to stream for the first time. “You’re Not God” is […]

GYPSIES ON THE AUTOBAHN release heart wrenching version of 'I Wanna Be Adored'
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GYPSIES ON THE AUTOBAHN release heart wrenching version of ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

November 12, 2019 XS Noize

With their biggest headline show to date in The Button Factory just a few days away (Nov 15th), Gypsies On The Autobahn release a beautiful, heart-wrenching version of The Stone Roses classic ‘I Wanna Be […]

BECK releases EP from sessions recorded at Prince's Paisley Park
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BECK releases EP from sessions recorded at Prince’s Paisley Park

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Earlier this year, Beck accepted the honour of an invitation to record at Paisley Park, Prince’s legendary production complex and creative sanctuary in Minnesota. The resulting Paisley Park Sessions EP captures a near-impromptu jam by […]

ELECTRIC SIX announce headline show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London on 30th November
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ELECTRIC SIX announce headline show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London on 30th November

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Electric Six returns at its regularly scheduled time of year … the end of the year. As part of the tour, the band come to O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London on 30 November with support […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Otis McDonald - ‘Little Bit Longer’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Otis McDonald – ‘Little Bit Longer’ – Watch Now

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

He’s your favourite musician and yet you don’t know his name – his music has been heard by billions; his videos seen by millions. He has thrown the rule book of accessing music out of […]

OCTOBER DRIFT announce UK headline tour
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OCTOBER DRIFT announce UK headline tour

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

October Drift have announced a ten-date UK headline tour for February 2020 to celebrate the release of their debut album Forever Whatever, out on January 24th via Physical Education Records. Starting with a show in […]

KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM release video for ‘Phoenix’ - Watch Now
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KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM release video for ‘Phoenix’ – Watch Now

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a video for ‘Phoenix’, a highlight from the duo’s recent collaborative mixtape ‘Green Diesel’. Following a run of joint live dates and Kojaque’s European tour with slowthai, Kojaque […]

OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has just announced rescheduled shows in the UK and Europe on his “NO MORE TOURS 2” tour. The six-week trek–originally scheduled […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: J.Fla - 'Starlight' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: J.Fla – ‘Starlight’ – Watch Now

November 10, 2019 Amanda Stock

With over 4.5 billion views and 13.3 million subscribers on YouTube, 2 billion streams globally and 50 million total plays on Spotify, and 1.4 million social media followers, South Korea’s pop chameleon J.Fla is indeed […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn - "There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over." 3
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – Reworked

November 10, 2019 Helen Russell

To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Snow Patrol have reworked tracks from their back catalogue and added three new ones to show us their hits spanning the decades in a new style. Twenty-five years into a […]

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