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        • Jack White
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Pop 4-piece LOWER LOVEDAY return with ‘Chains’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Pop 4-piece LOWER LOVEDAY return with ‘Chains’

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noise is pleased to premiere ‘Chains’ from Lower Loveday. Having already played BBC Introducing stages, supported the likes of Only The Poets and APRE, and received airplay on BBC 6 Music, Indie Pop […]

Hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID release new single 'Match Bet' - Listen Now
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Hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID release new single ‘Match Bet’ – Listen Now

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

The hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon Squid are back with ‘Match Bet’, the second single from their forthcoming EP called ‘Town Centre’ which is being released digitally on 6 September and 15th November on vinyl via […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dantevilles - 'Soundscape' from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dantevilles – ‘Soundscape’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Listen Now

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Soundscape’ from Dantevilles new EP ‘Welcome to the Theatre’. 2019 has seen Dantevilles complete a successful U.K tour with DHP, Huw Stephens championing their latest 2 singles on […]

JAMES BLUNT goes back to basics with new album 'Once Upon A Mind' out October 25th 1
New Music

JAMES BLUNT goes back to basics with new album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ out October 25th

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

After flirting with electronica on his last album, James Blunt returns to what he does best on new album ‘Once Upon A Mind’, writing classic songs that touch both the heart and the head. The […]

OASIS' to release two limited edition vinyl formats of 'Definitely Maybe' to celebrate its 25th anniversary 1
New Music

‘Listen Up’ OASIS podcast launched as seminal debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ turns 25

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, ‘Listen Up’ is brand new podcast series offering an eye-witness account of the remarkable events leading up to and following the release of Oasis’ iconic debut album. The […]

PUSHA T Releases New Single "COMING HOME" feat. MS. LAURYN HILL
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PUSHA T Releases New Single “COMING HOME” feat. MS. LAURYN HILL

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-nominated recording artist, activist and entrepreneur, Pusha T, released his latest single “Coming Home” featuring Ms Lauryn Hill and produced by Kanye West and Mike Dean. Released via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings, the track […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX announce new album 'Cry' due 25 October and UK tour for spring 2020 1
Gigs

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX announce new album ‘Cry’ due 25 October and UK tour for spring 2020

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex will return with their anticipated second album Cry on October 25 th via Partisan Records. Recorded during night time sessions in a mansion on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the album is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Leeds alt-rockers KOYO unleash new alt-rock single, 'Circles' & announce UK tour dates
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Leeds alt-rockers KOYO unleash new alt-rock single, ‘Circles’ & announce UK tour dates

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

After a festival-slaying start to the summer that built on press acclaim and national radio airplay for their Spring single Before, Leeds alt-rockers KOYO is back today with their immediate, grungy new track Circles. With Circles streamlining their expansive […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Diesel Park West - 'Golden Mile' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Diesel Park West – ‘Golden Mile’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Golden Mile’ from Diesel Park West. There are bands that go the distance. And then there is Diesel Park West. In a tale of Homeric […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Donna Lewis Teams up with David Baron on Kate Bush cover 'Running Up That Hill’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Donna Lewis Teams up with David Baron on Kate Bush cover ‘Running Up That Hill’

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Platinum award-winning Welsh songstress Donna Lewis and producer, arranger, mixer and engineer David Baron have teamed up again on ‘Running Up That Hill (Deal With God)’ their own rendition of the original by Kate Bush […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER unveils the video for new single, ‘One Of Us’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Today Liam Gallagher looks back at his past with his brothers as he unveils the video for ‘One of Us’ the latest track to be released from his upcoming second album ‘Why Me? Why Not’. […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track, 'No Return' - Listen Now
Gigs

CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track, ‘No Return’ – Listen Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track, No Return. Originally written by Ray Davies, the track first appeared on The Kinks’ 1967 album Something Else by The Kinks. Chrissie’s version of the song is […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED release their new album 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' on 25th October
Gigs

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED release their new album ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ on 25th October

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated will release their new album “Super Blood Wolf Moon” on 25th October on Grit Over Glamour Records. They embark on a UK tour from 26th October – details below. Honouring the […]

Liverpool's ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, 'Dreamers' - Watch Now
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Liverpool’s ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, ‘Dreamers’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Currently enjoying support from 6 Music for his ‘Dreamers’ single, Ali Horn has been globetrotting. In late June, Ali was part of a UNESCO cultural exchange between Liverpool, world city of music, and Ulyanovsk, Russia, […]

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour 2
Gigs

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

As previously announced, Midge Ure is heading out later this year on ‘The 1980 Tour’, celebrating his time with Visage and Ultravox. Accompanied by Band Electronica, Midge will be performing the album Vienna in its […]

Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single 'Propaganda' - Listen Now
Gigs

Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single ‘Propaganda’ – Listen Now

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Propaganda’ is Vile Assembly at their most vitriolic, attacking a political system that protects the elite whilst providing an illusion of democratic choice. A system that relies upon a comatose population enthralled by the latest […]

Kitt Philippa announces debut album 'Human' out October 11th 2
Gigs

Kitt Philippa announces debut album ‘Human’ out October 11th

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Armagh native, Kitt Philippa today announces the release of their debut album ‘Human’ on October 11th through Paragon Records. Picking up from the release of their stunning four-track EP ‘You’ – that was released earlier […]

INTERVIEW: Alex Johnson of Petty Youth - "We’re a balls to the wall smorgasbord of caustic dandyism" 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Alex Johnson of Petty Youth – “We’re a balls to the wall smorgasbord of caustic dandyism”

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Petty Youth are set to headline the first XS Noize/Tin Man Heart gig collaboration on September 5th in McHugh’s Basement, Belfast. The trio has built a loyal following over several years through their distinctive sound, […]

BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Gigs

BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Doncaster’s Bang Bang Romeo are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019. Fronted by vocal powerhouse Stars Walker and featuring Ross Cameron (guitars) and Richard Gartland (drums) […]

OASIS' to release two limited edition vinyl formats of 'Definitely Maybe' to celebrate its 25th anniversary 1
New Music

OASIS release ‘Fade Away’ lyric video to tie in with the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

With two days to go before the 25th anniversary of the release of Oasis’ seminal debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’, a brand new eye-catching lyric video is unveiled for ‘Fade Away’, the B side to single […]

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