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        • Nerina Pallot
          News

          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 […]

          Courteeners
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          Courteeners announce ‘God Bless The Band’ best-of album, new single and huge November 2026 UK arena tour

          April 9, 2026

          Courteeners have announced details of God Bless The Band, the very best of Courteeners, brand-new single The Luckiest Man Alive and a huge arena tour celebrating the band’s phenomenal 20-year career. God Bless The Band is released on Ignition Music on 28th August […]

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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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MARK LANEGAN Shares 'Playing Nero' The new single from upcoming album Somebody's Knocking - Listen Now 2
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MARK LANEGAN Shares ‘Playing Nero’ The new single from upcoming album Somebody’s Knocking – Listen Now

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

Having last month announced their October–released new album Somebody’s Knocking via the addictive and uptempo “Stitch It Up”, Mark Lanegan Band have today shared a more wistful, downtempo track from the LP entitled “Playing Nero”. […]

WOMANS WORK 2019 Starts on Wednesday with Guilty Feminist, FairPlé, Hannah Peel, Alana Henderson, Queen Zee, Brigid O’Neill and more
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WOMANS WORK 2019 Starts on Wednesday with Guilty Feminist, FairPlé, Hannah Peel, Alana Henderson, Queen Zee, Brigid O’Neill and more

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced the details of its fourth Women’s Work programme. The festival, which is an annual celebration of women in music, will take place across five days and nights and includes a range […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Further
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Further

June 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

2019 is quite a year for Richard Hawley. As well as releasing his eighth studio album Further, a musical has been released based on his songs. Standing At the Sky’s Edge premiered at his hometown, […]

BILL RYDER-JONES Announces 'Yawny Yawn' - a piano version of his 2018 album 'Yawn' 2
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BILL RYDER-JONES Announces ‘Yawny Yawn’ – a piano version of his 2018 album ‘Yawn’

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

At the end of 2018, Bill Ryder-Jones released the critically acclaimed Yawn – his beautiful fourth album. He has now reimagined the songs from Yawn, this time with only vocals and piano, opening an even […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off - Hologram
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Heads Off – Hologram

June 3, 2019 Ben P Scott

With a sound powered by filthy bass, raucous hooks, low budget production and a no-bullshit attitude, the Sheffield outfit Heads Off have stepped it up a notch on their brilliant third album ‘Everything Is Everything […]

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM Announce UK & Ireland Tour

June 3, 2019 XS Noize

The release of Primal Scream’s retrospective ‘Maximum Rock ‘n’ Roll – The Singles’ is a timely reminder of one of British music’s most essential bodies of work. And the band celebrated its release with some […]

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Slam Dunk Festival, Leeds and Hatfield

June 1, 2019 Clair McAllister

Slam Dunk started out as a pop-punk club night at The Cockpit, Leeds in the early ’00s.  Out of the success of the club night, Slam Dunk started putting on international touring artists from the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam - She’s A Riot
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sarah Packiam – She’s A Riot

June 1, 2019 Lori Gava

After a long apprenticeship in the music industry, Irish- Indian songstress Sarah Packiam has released the second single, “She’s a Riot” off of her pending album, “Love Yourself”. “She’s a Riot” is a homage to […]

PERRY FARRELL Shares "Machine Girl" from his highly anticipated solo album - Listen Now
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PERRY FARRELL Shares “Machine Girl” from his highly anticipated solo album – Listen Now

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today Perry Farrell released the track “Machine Girl” off Kind Heaven, his highly anticipated solo album, due out June 7, 2019, on BMG. The electro-rock composition features the vocals of Kind Heaven Orchestra chanteuse Etty […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Delta Mainline - 'Bel Avenir'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Delta Mainline – ‘Bel Avenir’

May 31, 2019 Ben P Scott

Those seeking music with layers, depth, atmosphere and melody should seek out Delta Mainline’s new record. ‘Bel Avenir’ is the Edinburgh band’s second album, and follows on from the acclaimed 2013 debut ‘Oh! Enlightened’. Recorded […]

BOOK REVIEW: Basquiat By Julian Voloj and Søren Mosdal 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Basquiat By Julian Voloj and Søren Mosdal

May 31, 2019 Michael Barron

It is well known that Jean-Michel Basquiat aka SAMO was a renowned neo-expressionist artist who gifted the world with numerous “provocative” works defining the New York art scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adrenaline Animals - 'Sailed Away' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adrenaline Animals – ‘Sailed Away’ – Watch Now

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Sailed Away is the brand new single from Adrenaline Animals. Taken from their brand new Screams From The Suburbs EP, It’s released via Kitchen Disco Records. Adrenaline Animals are a three piece Punk Rock band […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People - Gigantic
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will And The People – Gigantic

May 31, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Will And The People make a return to the music sphere this month with their new single “Gigantic.” Alongside brother Jamie, Jim Ralphs and Charlie Harman, the Brighton based guys are on to something special […]

Platinum-selling artist MIKA announces his fifth studio album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook
Gigs

Platinum-selling artist MIKA announces his fifth studio album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today, platinum-selling artist MIKA announces his fifth studio album, My Name Is Michael Holbrook and kicks off summer perfectly with the release of his brand new single “Ice Cream” out now. “Ice Cream” is the first […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track 'Rattling Rose' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘Rattling Rose’ – Listen Now

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘Rattling Rose.’ The track follows the release of single ‘Black Star Dancing’, which is currently on the Radio 2 A-List. ‘Rattling Rose’ is taken from […]

FONTAINES D.C. announces headline show at Belfast's Empire Music Hall on 12th December 2019
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. announces headline show at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on 12th December 2019

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. announces headline show at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on 12th December 2019. Tickets on sales Tuesday 4 June at 9.00am. The last six months have seen Fontaines D.C. release four hotly received double A-side […]

BEASTIE BOYS share mini-documentary celebrating 25 years of Ill Communication - Watch Now
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BEASTIE BOYS share mini-documentary celebrating 25 years of Ill Communication – Watch Now

May 31, 2019 XS Noize

Debuting at #1 upon its May 1994 release, Beastie Boys’ fourth album was an unstoppable force, pervading every aspect of pop culture. Its charge to the top of the charts was led by “Sabotage” and […]

U2 will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea later this year
Gigs

U2 will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea later this year

May 30, 2019 XS Noize

U2 will bring their acclaimed Joshua Tree Tour to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea later this year. The band broke the news directly to fans via Twitter. See https://twitter.com/U2 Following the highly successful […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single 'Norman and Norma' today - Listen Now
Gigs

THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single ‘Norman and Norma’ – Watch Now

May 30, 2019 XS Noize

The Divine Comedy has released a video for ‘Norman and Norma,’ the lead single from their new album ‘Office Politics’ which is set for release on June 7th. Neil Hannon narrates the story of ‘Norman […]

Northern Irish singer-songwriter FOY VANCE announces headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 23rd November 2019
Gigs

Northern Irish singer-songwriter FOY VANCE announces headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 23rd November 2019

May 30, 2019 XS Noize

The award-winning Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 23rd November 2019. Foy will be accompanied by his band for the tour, his first […]

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