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        • Freya Ridings
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          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

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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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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THE PARANOYDS - Share new single & video for 'Carnage Bargain' 2
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THE PARANOYDS – Share new single & video for ‘Carnage Bargain’

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Today LA newcomers The Paranoyds have shared the title track from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Carnage Bargain,’ due for September 13th release on Suicide Squeeze. The album ‘Carnage Bargain’ sees the four-piece deliver a raucous […]

FEET Share Video for New Single ‘Outer Rim’ - Watch Now
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FEET Share Video for New Single ‘Outer Rim’ – Watch Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared new single Outer Rim, taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s very own Clapped Records. […]

THE SPITFIRES release ‘Enough Is Enough' their most ambitious single to date
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THE SPITFIRES release ‘Enough Is Enough’ their most ambitious single to date

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

After a relentless 2019 of touring across the UK and Europe, as well as showcasing their explosive live show on a live EP released in March, The Spitfires’ onslaught of playing shows and releasing music […]

FEEDER release new video for single 'Daily Habit' + announce in store shows for August
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FEEDER release new video for single ‘Daily Habit’ + announce in store shows for August

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

After already adding further shows to their UK headline tour in November due to demand, Feeder can now announce some intimate instore shows for August (full dates below). To coincide with this announcement, Feeder has […]

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’, the latest new track to emerge from his forthcoming eighth album, ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ (out August 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records), produced by Catherine Marks and […]

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December
Gigs

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Thursday 05th December 2019. The band is made up of the founding members of Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Moises […]

Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album 'Transmission Suite'
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Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album ‘Transmission Suite’

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State return with Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band, 17 years on from their last release, and release a […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track 'How Glad I Am' - Listen Now
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CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track ‘How Glad I Am’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track How Glad I Am. Originally written by Jimmy Williams and Larry Harrison, the song’s best – known iteration was sung by Nancy Wilson, who released the track […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce European Headline Tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB add Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast shows to their headline tour this winter

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have announced the addition of a further four shows for their headline tour this winter, with dates in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast joining their already announced shows in London, Wolverhampton, […]

GARY DALY Founding Member of CHINA CRISIS Releases Stunning New Album
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GARY DALY Founding Member of CHINA CRISIS Releases Stunning New Album

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Gary Daly, a founding member of the British band, China Crisis has released his debut solo album ‘Gone From Here’ on 31st May 2019. The twelve-track album is available to purchase on the site, Music […]

Pop-punk 4 piece LIKE GIANTS announce their first-ever UK shows 1
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Pop-punk 4 piece LIKE GIANTS announce their first-ever UK shows

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Pop-punk 4 piece Like Giants have announced their first-ever UK shows later starting later this month. The band will be supporting Victory Lane in Stoke on Trent and London. You can see the band at […]

INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, "What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music" 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS reveal Tokyo-filmed video for new single ‘London Mick’ – Watch Now

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of their universally acclaimed album Where The Action Is, The Waterboys release new video for the track, London Mick. Clocking in at just over three minutes, London Mick is a visceral rock’n’roll […]

CAVETOWN announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020
Gigs

CAVETOWN announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Indie pop project, Cavetown is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020. Robin Skinner makes music by himself, in his bedroom, but his songs belong to […]

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th

July 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Belfast got an education on Southern Grunge when Black Stone Cherry arrived on Thursday, July 18th at the Ulster Hall with a no-nonsense hardcore set that really showed those city-slickers how Grunge is served Kentucky […]

QUEEN'S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube
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QUEEN’S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

July 22, 2019 XS Noize

Queen’s iconic music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” has now officially passed 1 Billion views on YouTube, making history as the first pre-1990’s video to reach one billion views on the platform. The accompanying video for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks - "Let It Out" - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks – “Let It Out” – Listen Now

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kath & The Kicks, an alt-rock band from Leeds, released their new single “Let It Out” on the 28th of June 2019. The group, formed of Kath Edmonds (Vocals/Guitar), Shaneen Mooney (Bass/Backing Vocals) & Matt […]

New EP from BLOODCHILD released 13th September - Listen to track
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New EP from BLOODCHILD released 13th September – Listen to track

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

Blood Child class themselves as “Punk poets” and they certainly don’t hold back, no punches pulled. The band features brothers Emil Bertelsen and Mads Bertelsen, plus Hjalte Ross, Marikka Katrina Hoejen Jørgensen and Lasse Dybdahl […]

New EP From SKYLEPHANT out 16th August - Listen to track
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New EP From SKYLEPHANT out 16th August – Listen to track

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

On paper, this shouldn’t work. Mark Applin, a Fifty-something geezer from England locks himself away in his small home studio for three and a half years, to pour himself into an album of self-penned songs. […]

XS Noize heads to the third French edition of Lollapalooza 1
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XS Noize heads to the third French edition of Lollapalooza

July 19, 2019 Julie Blore-Bizot

Un, Deux, Trois… Lolla! XS Noize heads to the third French edition of the global phenomenon that is Lollapalooza It all began in 1991 as Perry Farrell’s grand farewell to Jane’s Addition via a tour […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid - 'Danger Signals' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid – ‘Danger Signals’ – Listen Now

July 19, 2019 Ben P Scott

After becoming one of Scotland’s best-loved indie groups during the 90s and early 2000s, the highly melodic Astrid are back with a new album and tour this year. With core members Willie Campbell and Charlie […]

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