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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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • 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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IN FOCUS// Black Star Riders - Live Acoustic Set and Signing - HMV Belfast 8
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Black Star Riders – Live Acoustic Set and Signing – HMV Belfast

October 17, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Having always been a fan of Acoustic/Unplugged set’s, It wasn’t a hard task at all to make my way down to HMV Belfast to listen to some raw and unplugged material from Black Star Rider’s. […]

ECHOBELLY announce stripped back acoustic tour
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ECHOBELLY announce stripped back acoustic tour

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Echobelly will be returning to the live circuit this December for a string of stripped back, semi-acoustic shows, performing as a four-piece with Sonya on vocals, Glenn on guitar, James Harris (original Echobelly bass player) on […]

Dexys Midnight Runners singer KEVIN ROWLAND not interested in Glastonbury legends' slot
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Dexys Midnight Runners singer KEVIN ROWLAND not interested in Glastonbury legends’ slot

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Dexys Midnight Runners singer Kevin Rowland says he isn’t interested in performing the legends’ slot at Glastonbury with his bandmates. The Sunday afternoon slot at Michael and Emily Eavis’ world-famous festival has become one of […]

BECK to release brand new 14th album 'Hyperspace' on November 22nd
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BECK to release brand new 14th album ‘Hyperspace’ on November 22nd

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Electric life will be in all our brains November 22, when Capitol Records releases Hyperspace: new colours, next phase and the brand new 14th album from seven-time GRAMMY-winning cultural chameleon BECK. Hyperspace’s new dimensions in sound […]

LEWIS CAPALDI is learning to play the piano on the advice of Sir Elton John
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LEWIS CAPALDI is learning to play the piano on the advice of Sir Elton John

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Lewis Capaldi is learning to play the piano on the advice of Sir Elton John, who recommended he perform a track with just the instrument for his fans. The 23-year-old Scottish musician spent time with […]

IDLES announce new live album 'A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan'
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IDLES announce new live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan’

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have announced their first live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan’, and have shared the live version of ‘Mother’ taken from the record. The limited double LP edition will be […]

LIVE REVIEW: King Nun at Kentish Town Forum
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: King Nun at Kentish Town Forum

October 17, 2019 Michael Barron

Having just released their debut LP, Mass, King Nun took to the road. XS Noize found Mass an impressive debut. King Nun would now be tested on how well this material would stand up live. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Other Nature - 'The Throne' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Other Nature – ‘The Throne’ – Listen Now

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-pop duo Other Nature make their return with the ’80s infused, electro-pop anthem ‘The Throne’. Comprising of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Sena Verdi and singer-songwriter  Tariq Khan, the duo are no strangers to the music world. Drawing on their shared love of  Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new video for 'More Is Less' + announce new live dates for 2020
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THE MURDER CAPITAL share new video for ‘More Is Less’ + announce new live dates for 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s The Murder Capital have shared a new video for ‘More Is Less’ – the live version of which went viral and forged the band’s breakthrough last year. The video follows the release of […]

THE BEATLES Announce Limited Edition Collection of Remastered Seven-Inch Vinyl Singles
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THE BEATLES Announce Limited Edition Collection of Remastered Seven-Inch Vinyl Singles

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

From 1962 to 1970, The Beatles released 22 UK singles; of those 44 A and B-side tracks, 29 were not included on the group’s British albums at that time. These singles, plus an exclusive new […]

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr - "40 years of Simple Minds has been beyond our wildest dreams" 1
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INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr – “40 years of Simple Minds has been beyond our wildest dreams”

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

On 1st November, Simple Minds will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album covering all 40 years of the legendary band Simple Minds recording career. It captures their early experimentation, cross […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jimmy Eat World - Surviving
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jimmy Eat World – Surviving

October 16, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

On a fundamental level, change comes from within. We may be influenced or pressured by external forces – friends, acquaintances, family – but the first step on the road to change has to be taken […]

THERAPY? announce EU and UK TOUR celebrating the bands legacy
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THERAPY? announce EU and UK TOUR celebrating the bands legacy

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Not many bands make it thirty years without a bumpy road but Therapy? are still standing; showing no signs of slowing down. The band who released their fifteenth album ‘Cleave’ in September 2018 are now […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Stockport five-piece, Blossoms are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 03rd 2020. Having last week revealed details of their highly anticipated third album, Foolish Loving Spaces(release date […]

MOUNT FOREL return with new single ‘Witney’ - Listen Now
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MOUNT FOREL return with new single ‘Witney’ – Listen Now

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Mount Forel return with new single ‘Witney’. The song references the quiet and detached Oxfordshire town of the same name, where previous UK Prime Minister David Cameron comes from, and the troubles of the world […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast on Thursday 17th October 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are playing a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders announce third album, 'Get The Money' out November 8th
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Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders announce third album, ‘Get The Money’ out November 8th

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

On November 8, Taylor Hawkins will descend from the levitating drum throne on which he’s spent two years on tour supporting Foo Fighters’ international #1 album Concrete and Gold. The forthcoming third Taylor Hawkins and […]

GABRIELLE will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November
Gigs

GABRIELLE will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters, Gabrielle will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November. Gabrielle returned to the top of her game with her 2018 album ‘Under […]

REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019
Gigs

REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

New alternative- pop artist Rebekah Fitch is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019. Combining enigmatic artistry, thought-provoking lyrics and genuine wonder, Rebekah Fitch is an […]

Belfast rock outfit NEW PAGANS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 22nd December 2019
Gigs

Belfast’s hottest emerging band NEW PAGANS share ‘It’s Darker’ live – Watch Now

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast’s hottest emerging band New Pagans have shared a live video of them performing their award-nominated single ‘It’s Darker’, recorded at The Palm House in their hometown. It showcases the band’s effortless flair and raw […]

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