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        • December 10
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          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 […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian unveil ‘Great Pretender’ and announce new album ‘Act III’

          April 2, 2026

          After kicking off 2026 by collaborating with Calvin Harris on the dance floor banger ‘Release The Pressure,’ Kasabian have unleashed their explosive new track, ‘Great Pretender’. The track is the second to be taken from […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases fourth o/i track ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ during Pink Full Moon

          April 2, 2026

          The pink full moon, sees the release of Till Your Mind Is Shining the fourth track to be taken from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “To my ears it’s the closest I get to a […]

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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 […]

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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
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          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 […]

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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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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
          IN FOCUS

          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 […]

  • 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
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          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
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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 […]

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        • Elles Bailey
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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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        • The Dandy Warhols
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          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
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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
          Podcast

          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 […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: ALTERED SKY Release New Single & Announce UK Tour Dates
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ALTERED SKY Release New Single & Announce UK Tour Dates

April 4, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish alt-rockers Altered Sky returns today with an anthemic new single and video ‘Surrounded’. After establishing themselves with a melodic pop-punk sound on previous releases, the new track sees the Glasgow band exploring heavier and […]

LIVE REVIEW: IDLES play to an ecstatic crowd in awe at their presence at Belfast Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: IDLES play to an ecstatic crowd in awe at their presence at Belfast Empire

April 3, 2019 Marcus Millar

Hot off the heels of their massively acclaimed sophomore album, Joy As An Act of Resistance, IDLES played to a sold out crowd at The Empire and didn’t disappoint one bit! The band opened with […]

BOOK REVIEW: The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Century: 1969 by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The League of Extraordinary Gentleman Century: 1969 by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill

April 3, 2019 Michael Barron

Alan Moore’s Watchmen is recognized in Time’s List of the 100 Best Novels in the English language published since 1923. This achievement is especially significant since Watchmen was the only graphic novel included in this […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. - Dogrel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – Dogrel

April 3, 2019 Michael Barron

It began with Kerouac. A few years ago, five Dublin boys at Art College bonded over their love of Jack Kerouac and other beat writers. There must be something everlasting about the inventor of “spontaneous […]

KIRK BRANDON Confirms 2019 dates with Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate and The Pack
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KIRK BRANDON Confirms 2019 dates with Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate and The Pack

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

SPEAR OF DESTINY was formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post-punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. (Brandon had also, before TOH, been the main man in every punk rockers favourite band of […]

Mario Kart Tour and the Seemingly Unstoppable Rise of Mobile Gaming
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Mario Kart Tour and the Seemingly Unstoppable Rise of Mobile Gaming

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

The summer months are edging ever closer, and while that means most people might be starting to think about vacations, mobile gamers are probably focused on one thing – the launch of Mario Kart Tour. Initially […]

DEPECHE MODE collector’s edition series continues with release of Black Celebration & Music For The Masses The 12″ Singles, May 31st 3
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DEPECHE MODE collector’s edition series continues with release of Black Celebration & Music For The Masses The 12″ Singles, May 31st

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Black Celebration | The 12″ Singles and Music For The Masses | The 12″ Singles – out May 31st. Each of […]

STEREOLAB share Wow And Flutter (Alternative Mix), ahead of remastered album reissues + 2019 live dates
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STEREOLAB share Wow And Flutter (Alternative Mix), ahead of remastered album reissues + 2019 live dates

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

May 3rd, 2019 sees the start of Stereolab’s 7 album reissue campaign when 1993’s Transient Random Noise-Bursts With Announcements and 1994’s Mars Audiac Quintet will be the first albums reissued, via Warp Records and Duophonic UHF Disks, as expanded and re-mastered […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The KVB - Violet Noon
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The KVB – Violet Noon

April 3, 2019 Ben P Scott

Another wondrous track taken from The KVB’s latest album ‘Only Now Forever’. The gorgeous, otherworldly ‘Violet Noon’ ventures down calming, ethereal avenues, glowing with a sad beauty as it slows down the pace. Its blissful, […]

PIXIES Launch the First Leg of its 2019 - 2020 World Tour with Belfast + Dublin Shows 1
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PIXIES Launch the First Leg of its 2019 – 2020 World Tour with Belfast + Dublin Shows

April 3, 2019 XS Noize

In tandem with a brand-new studio album slated to hit the streets this Fall, Pixies – Black Francis/rhythm guitar & vocals, Joey Santiago/guitars, David Lovering/drums, and Paz Lenchantin/bass – will kick off its 2019-2020 World […]

ALIENS Unveil 'Long Way to Run' From Their New Album, 'Terradome' - Listen Now
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ALIENS Unveil ‘Long Way to Run’ From Their New Album, ‘Terradome’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Since September 2016, Aliens potent mix of Alt Rock, Pop hooks and politically engaged social commentary has been firing up live audiences, reviewers and DJ’s across the UK. Long Way to Run is the lead track from their new […]

British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, 'Calling' - Listen Now
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British Rock Guitarist and Composer JNYHZD Releases New single, ‘Calling’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

JNYHZD is a British rock guitarist and composer, who writes big songs with big choruses ideal for mainstream Rock radio and that is exactly what ‘Calling’ is. ‘Calling’ has soaring anthemic guitar lines and enormous […]

Manchester's FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, 'Existence' - Listen to Track
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Manchester’s FROM CARBON Release 2nd Album, ‘Existence’ – Listen to Track

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD share new video for ‘Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting’ + Announce New Live Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today The Twilight Sad announce two new live dates as well as sharing a new video for Shooting Dennis Hopper Shooting. The band released the album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME, in January to critical acclaim. They […]

BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates
Gigs

BLOSSOMS Add Festival Warm Up Shows to Their Summer UK Dates

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have announced a series of new festival warm-up shows. The band will be playing in Cardiff and Leicester in June and Lincoln and Stoke-on-Trent in August. Tickets for the gigs are on sale here at 9 am […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
Gigs

EMBRACE Announce Headline Show at London Alexandra Palace Theatre

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold out London Roundhouse show last month, and with their huge hometown gig at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall in June also now sold out, Embrace will be signing […]

SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019
Gigs

SPIRAL STAIRS (Pavement) Announce VOODOO, Belfast Show, September 25th 2019

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg – best known to the musical world as Spiral Stairs is pleased to announce a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on 25th September 2019. Their new album We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE 'Paradise Is Under Your Nose' - Listen Now
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Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres Release NEW SINGLE ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ – Listen Now

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release a new single ‘Paradise Is Under Your Nose’, through Strap Originals/Cargo Records.’Paradise Is Under Your Nose’ is the second single, along with ‘Who’s Been Having You Over,’ to […]

TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ - Watch Video
Gigs

TOKYO TEA ROOM Release Highly Anticipated Psych Pop Single ‘FOREVER OUT OF TIME’ – Watch Video

April 2, 2019 XS Noize

Canterbury music-scene kingpins and BBC Introducing in Kent favourites Tokyo Tea Room are releasing their new single ‘Forever Out Of Time’ on March 27th via Easter Island Records/Painted Halo Records. Accompanying the single which sees […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Quiet Marauder - 'What Happened To Science'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Quiet Marauder – ‘What Happened To Science’

April 2, 2019 Ben P Scott

The Welsh anti-folk collective Quiet Marauder have just unveiled their excellent new single ‘What What Happened To Science?’ a bold track taken from their upcoming third LP  ‘The Crack And What It Meant’. The album […]

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