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        • LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
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          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 […]

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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

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          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
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          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
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          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

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          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 […]

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

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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

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          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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

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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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          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 […]

          Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

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JAMES ARTHUR announces nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour
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JAMES ARTHUR announces nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his highly anticipated sold-out theatre dates, James Arthur has announced a nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour kicking off in Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday, March 2nd. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 13th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Futures - Never Not Nothing
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Futures – Never Not Nothing

September 6, 2019 Sandra Blemster

It’s hard to believe that Black Futures is just two people with the trippy names of Space and Vibes. They released their first single in September 2017 Karma Ya Dig? a slice of industrial space-age […]

Paul Sawyer & Sunscreem release Perfect Motion (Krafted Underground) Mix - Listen Now
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Paul Sawyer & Sunscreem release Perfect Motion (Krafted Underground) Mix – Listen Now

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Paul Sawyer has been on something of a roll this last 18 months. From his series of Greek mythology-inspired progressive house monsters, which were picked up by many of the major players including Solarstone who […]

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019 1
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HOZIER has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand. Tickets for extra date 11th December are on sale now at Ticketmaster. 10th December is sold out. Following his headline performance last Friday at […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electric Shore - 'Temper' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electric Shore – ‘Temper’ – Listen Now

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Temper” the third single from Electric Shore.  “Temper” was conceived as a sister track to the much-lauded “Darkness of You” and “Hurricane” and it continues its predecessors’ sonic explorations. […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN unveils new single & biggest UK & IRE headline tour to date

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun have released the brand new single ‘Trouble Every Day’ on Skeleton Key […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hotknife vs Mister Tee - ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hotknife vs Mister Tee – ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ – Listen Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ from Hotknife vs Mister Tee. Launching their infectious electro-house track ‘Rapid Love’ earlier this summer, Glasgow-based DJ / production duo Hotknife vs […]

Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
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INHALER announce brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ & confirm UK tour dates

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. Ice Cream Sundae is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out on Thursday 5th September. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL announce new vinyl edition of 'Walking Wounded'
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EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL announce new vinyl edition of ‘Walking Wounded’

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Everything But The Girl announced their million-selling critically-acclaimed eighth studio album Walking Wounded will appear on vinyl on November 8 mastered for the first time at half-speed for optimum audio fidelity at London’s Abbey […]

SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce new EP & share new single 'When She Finds You' feat Richard Hawley
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SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce new EP & share new single ‘When She Finds You’ feat Richard Hawley

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Shakespears Sister has announced their new EP, Ride Again, set for release on October 28. The band have also revealed their new single When She Finds You, featuring Brit Award and Mercury Prize nominee Richard Hawley. […]

BOOK REVIEW: Theft! A History of Music By James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins & Keith Aoki
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Theft! A History of Music By James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins & Keith Aoki

September 5, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst listening to music and discovering new artists and genres of music, along with the antics and personal lives of some musicians can be mesmerising, live changing, fun or just hilarious; studying the history of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo - Backbone
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo – Backbone

September 5, 2019 Daniel Lynch

The new album from Status Quo has divided the band’s legion of fans. The first new music since the death of founding member Rick Parfitt in 2016, Backbone marks out a new era for a band that’s […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hanford Reach - 'Hidden Affinities' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hanford Reach – ‘Hidden Affinities’ – Listen Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Hanford Reach’s latest single “Hidden Affinities” is here to announce summer isn’t over yet. Full of bounce and a singalong chorus, this is a major sonic step forward as they continue to evolve into new […]

EDITORS announce the release of their best of album 'Black Gold', out October 25th 1
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EDITORS announce the release of their best of album ‘Black Gold’, out October 25th

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

In continuation of what’s been one of the most prolific creative streaks of their 15-year career, Editors have today announced the release of their best of album Black Gold, out October 25th via Play It Again Sam. Black […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Voodoo Bandits return with the upbeat and energetic ‘Ride the Wave’ - Watch Now 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Voodoo Bandits return with the upbeat and energetic ‘Ride the Wave’ – Watch Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Voodoo Bandits video for ‘Ride the Wave’ a perfect track upbeat track to end the summer on. Blending indie rock and surf pop, Ride The Wave electrifies the […]

XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019 2
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XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019

September 4, 2019 Michael Barron

AIM CEO Paul Pacifico promised to do “something spectacular” to mark the twentieth anniversary of the independent music awards. With seven out of ten of the Mercury Music Prize nominees being AIM members; there is […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 2
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The August 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, Temples, […]

French supergroup THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB head to London to play The 100 Club on Sept 7th 1
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French supergroup THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB head to London to play The 100 Club on Sept 7th

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

Remember Joe Strummer is the brand new single from French supergroup The Celtic Social Club. The Celtic Social Club are a collective of musicians who have a wide range of experiences in the global music […]

BILLIE EILISH shares video for new single 'all the good girls go to hell'
New Music

BILLIE EILISH shares video for new single ‘all the good girls go to hell’

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Billie Eilish urged fans to take action for our planet with an important message alongside the reveal of her official music video for ‘ all the good girls go to hell.’ Directed by Rich Lee and shot […]

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Leisure Society play a headline Belfast show at Duke Of York on Wednesday 18th September 2019. On the 10th anniversary of their first-ever single ( The Last of the Melting Snow), […]

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