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        • Beck
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          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

          ASH
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          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

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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
          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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          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, […]

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Rock Music Merchandise
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Rock Music Merchandise

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

When it comes to the music industry and how money is generated, it goes without saying that merchandise sold by bands and their management is a lucrative business in recent times. Bands and musicians have […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline
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THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Sherlocks announce that they will be playing sets at Reading (Friday) and Leeds (Saturday) Festival this year at 5 pm on the Festival Republic stage. They’ve also recently announced that they’ll be headlining Neighbourhood […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown's 'Sinking Into The Blue' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown’s ‘Sinking Into The Blue’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter and producer Chantitown will release a remix of her single ‘Sinking into Blue’, courtesy of French producer KRONO, on 30th August. French producer KRONO have made some extraordinary waves since their inception. With […]

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Sweden Introduces Gaming License

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Sweden Introduces Gaming License. As of the start of 2019, Sweden has instituted new laws creating a legal, regulated gaming industry in the nation. With this change, Sweden joins Finland and Norway, which formerly monopolized […]

Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, 'Things In The Shadows' - Listen Now
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Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, ‘Things In The Shadows’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Warriors of the Dystotheque are a truly modern band, existing individually across the globe and only meeting digitally to create music with a distinctly old school feel, the music grew from a love of lo-fi […]

SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020
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SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official Irish Albums Chart with a much-lauded sixth studio album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish […]

TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single 'Anymore' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single ‘Anymore’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Anymore” from New Jersey singer-songwriter Colton Kayser. Colton grew up daydreaming in class and writing songs by the binder. As he grew, so did his work ethic, and he […]

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast

August 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Show’s like this are a treat, from beginning to end with an outstanding performance from the incredibly humble, down to earth LYRA who opened the night with a rich weave of humor, grace and style, […]

ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ - Listen Now
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ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

‘Empires’, the new single from elbow’s forthcoming album ‘Giants of All Sizes’, is out now. Recorded at Clouds Hill Studio, Hamburg, the track bears all the hallmarks of the band’s time together in the intimate […]

RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, 'Talking in Instalments' on August 23rd 2019
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RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, ‘Talking in Instalments’ on August 23rd 2019

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Ring Ring Rouge will make their long-awaited return with the release of their second album, Talking in Instalments on August 23rd 2019. The Burnley band’s well-received debut album Head Full of Fog, saw Ring Ring […]

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”
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LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”. Self-directed by Goon frontman/guitarist Kenny Becker, the music video accompanies one of the understated highlights of their debut album ‘Heaven Is Humming’ (out […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new live video for 'Don't Cling To Life'
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THE MURDER CAPITAL share new live video for ‘Don’t Cling To Life’

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s The Murder Capital have shared a new live video for their BBC 6 Music B-listed single “Don’t Cling To Life.” The video follows the release of their debut album “When I Have Fears” […]

IN FOCUS// Madness + Ian Broudie & the Lightning Seeds @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Madness + Ian Broudie & the Lightning Seeds @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 21, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Camden Ska Legend’s Madness took to the stage in Belfast’s iconic Custom House Square last night with a sea of fez’s greeting them. Our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night.     […]

FEEDER release new video for single 'Blue Sky Blue' - Watch Now
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FEEDER release new video for single ‘Blue Sky Blue’ – Watch Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder entered the official UK charts last week with album ‘Tallulah’ at #4, a significant achievement for this Iconic British band, securing their highest album entry for 13 years and certifying their musical longevity. “The […]

KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, 'Airbnb' - Listen Now
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KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – the first to be taken from the pair’s collaborative project, ‘Green Diesel’, which is coming soon. Kojaque has additionally been confirmed to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Painted Smile’ from Brooklyn-based artist Stimmerman’s debut album, Goofballs, out later this year.  Quote from Eva Lawitts: “‘Painted Smile’ is the final track off of my forthcoming album, Goofballs, […]

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast 9
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast

August 20, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Foo Fighters played an amazing show at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast last night, August 19th 2019.  Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.                 […]

KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, 'No Home Record,' to be released October 11th 2
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KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, ‘No Home Record,’ to be released October 11th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Today, multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon announced her first-ever solo album, No Home Record, to be released October 11th on Matador Records. The announcement of No Home Record follows the recent opening of Gordon’s solo exhibition […]

IDLEWILD share 'There's A Place For Everything' video & announce November tour!
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IDLEWILD share ‘There’s A Place For Everything’ video & announce November tour!

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following the critical acclaim of their eighth studio album Interview Music, out now via Empty Words, Idlewild have now released an unusual and playful video for their new single There’s a Place For Everything. Following […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
Gigs

SLEEPER release new video for ‘More Than I Do’ – Watch Now

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have released a video for ‘More Than I Do’. The track is taken from their new album ‘The Modern Age’, which is out now. The New album, ‘The Modern Age’, which was released on […]

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