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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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
          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 […]

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

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: The Script – Sunsets and Full Moons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Script – Sunsets and Full Moons

November 10, 2019 Helen Russell

The Script are most definitely back with their sixth album Sunsets and Full Moons, which is being called the sequel to their self-titled debut album (released in 2008). It has been a hard year for […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic 'Narcissus' - Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic ‘Narcissus’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the slinky heels of the slow-burning dancefloor smash “Incapable”, which spent this summer burning up clubs from one end of the globe to the other, Róisín Murphy today shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco EPIC “Narcissus”.  […]

HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records
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HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS, part of the GOLDEN ROBOT GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, are extremely happy to announce the worldwide signing on HAiG. HAiG is the bastard son of Billy Bibby formerly of CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN (yes, those guys), WRY SMILES and NEW YORK […]

Why Is Background Music An Important Factor In Websites And Apps?
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Why Is Background Music An Important Factor In Websites And Apps?

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Background music and sounds have become almost synonymous with websites and apps over time, and for a good reason. While loud noises will always likely prove off-putting to most, a low level of background music […]

SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single 'Orion' - Watch Now
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SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single ‘Orion’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator returns with new single, Orion with an accompanying video shot and produced by the artist on Achill Island on Ireland’s west coast. The single and video will be released on all channels on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dramalove - 'Busy Saving The World' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dramalove – ‘Busy Saving The World’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Brighton beaches. They’re part of the city, just like an extension of it. Making love with the sea. Filthy and shiny pebbles, coins from every continent, a crystal earring and a few seagulls. A new […]

WHITE LIES share brand new track, 'Falling Out Without Me' - Listen Now
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WHITE LIES share brand new track, ‘Falling Out Without Me’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

White Lies today share a brand new track Falling Out With Me that follows last month’s Hurt My Heart, the two tracks recently recorded with US producer Andrew Wells (5 Seconds Of Summer, Fall Out […]

The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments 1
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The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Patrol receiving ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ | Steve Strange receiving ‘Outstanding contribution to music award’ and Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra winning the NI Music Prize 2019 for their album ‘Borders’ The Northern Ireland […]

DEACON BLUE bring the  CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020
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DEACON BLUE bring the CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief – that […]

STREAM: 'No Reaction' the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula
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STREAM: ‘No Reaction’ the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is excited to exclusively stream No Reaction, the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula. Plaid Dracula is a glam-punk power trio based out of Brooklyn, New York. Sweating heavy licks and glitter, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The M.O.A - 'Marbles' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The M.O.A – ‘Marbles’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

“Marbles” is the striking second single from Melbourne via Birmingham indie outfit The M.O.A to be released on October 25th, 2019. After a flurry of activity releasing their debut single “Mind At Large” in August […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: TAN - 'Pharmacy' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: TAN – ‘Pharmacy’ – Watch Now

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

TAN has had a quick rise in the Danish electronic music scene, with their transcending take on dance music. Accompanied by dancers and drag queens, their live sets seem to continuously expand the forms of […]

"I'm a bit of a perfectionist" - Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show. 1
Interviews

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist” – Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show.

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Young artists are often told to “have a plan,” “know what the next six months, two years, five years, looks like.” For many, it’s a lot to wrap their heads around when all they want […]

LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ - Listen Now
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LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Lottery Winners are releasing ‘Little Things’, the second single to be taken from their self-titled debut album which is due for release on 13th March 2020 via Modern Sky UK. ‘Little Things’ is yet another […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019 1
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SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast tonight!

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah, Music Centre is proud to announce Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend Award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be […]

UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020
Gigs

UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band YONAKA are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 05th 2020. YONAKA released their debut album, Don’t Wait ‘Til earlier this year, which was the culmination of the […]

INTERVIEW: Cleveland based alternative rock band, WELSHLY ARMS talk ahead of London Scala show
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Cleveland based alternative rock band, WELSHLY ARMS talk ahead of London Scala show

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

Cleveland based alternative rock band, Welshly Arms, continues to captivate audiences across the globe with their fiery brand of gospel-tinged, blues rock, evident in their debut album ‘No Place Is Home’, spawning the platinum-selling single […]

MELANIE C returns with brand new single, 'High Heels' (with Sink The Pink)
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MELANIE C returns with brand new single, ‘High Heels’ (with Sink The Pink)

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

Melanie C has today released her irresistible new single, ‘High Heels’. A suitably unadulterated banger, ‘High Heels’ is an anthem about self-love, community, and holding on to the good times long after the moment comes […]

LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show
Gigs

LEVELLERS announce 2020 UK & EU headline tour

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

After their incredible performance at the London Palladium last month, Levellers have now announced UK and European tour dates for 2020. Still going strong after 30 years in the game, they have long been, and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Ghost - 'Let It All Burn' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Love Ghost – ‘Let It All Burn’ – Watch Now

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

Love Ghost is an L.A. based rock band. An industry insider recently noted “their effortless melding of styles invokes the magic that was once commonplace in rock music. From Progressive to Industrial to the Classics […]

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