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        • Fugees
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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
          News

          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          Tricky
          News

          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

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          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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Sister Ghost
News

Derry based artist Sister Ghost to support Snow Patrol on two Arena show dates on their upcoming tour

January 27, 2025 XS Noize

Derry-based artist Sister Ghost announces they have been invited to support Snow Patrol on two Arena show dates for their upcoming tour. The Derry-based artist and band will perform at the Dublin 3 Arena on […]

Oasis
Features

Oasis in 2025: Will the tour reignite Britpop’s flame?

January 25, 2025 XS Noize

Perhaps Britpop never truly disappeared—it simply evolved. With Oasis returning to the spotlight, it’s no shock that Britpop is seeing a revival. The genre, which never fully faded from radio and playlists, continues to influence […]

THE ALMIGHTY
Gigs

THE ALMIGHTY announce a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall with special guests WOLFSBANE

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

Glasgow’s Finest – Drummer Stumpy Monroe, Bassist Floyd London, Guitarist Andy “Tantrum” McCafferty, together with Northern Ireland native, Lead Vocalist & Guitarist Ricky Warwick, collectively known as THE ALMIGHTY will play ULSTER HALL, BELFAST on […]

The Lathums
News

The Lathums Ignite the Party with an Unstoppable Clap-Along Anthem “Heartbreaker”

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

Cutting loose with fresh optimism and fizzing with new energy, The Lathums open their glammed up indie pop account for 2025 with the fizz bomb single, “Heartbreaker ” – OUT NOW. Splitting from shackles of […]

The Murder Capital
News

The Murder Capital share new track ‘The Fall’

January 24, 2025 XS Noize

The Murder Capital have shared new track The Fall, their first new music of 2025. It follows the recent releases ‘Can’t Pretend To Know’, ‘Words Lost Meaning’ and ‘Love Of Country’ as they build towards […]

Andy Bell
News

Ride guitarist Andy Bell shares new GLOK remix of his single ‘i’m in love…’

January 23, 2025 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell revisits his single ‘i’m in love…’ (a cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk / proto-shoegaze classic) with an expansive remix under his GLOK moniker which adds a dubbier, techno […]

Madonna
Features

Six of the most powerful female music artists of all time

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Women have always been instrumental in shaping both music and culture. Today, countless powerful women are leaving their mark on music—and, by extension, society and culture—that creating a comprehensive list of the most influential female […]

The Veils
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Veils – Asphodels

January 22, 2025 Randall Radic

In Greek mythology, asphodels are flowers associated with the underworld, mourning, and the afterlife—an evocative symbol for Asphodels, the latest album from The Veils. Recorded live to tape over five days at Roundhead Studios in […]

Ricky Warwick
News

Ricky Warwick releases the bittersweet new single ‘The Crickets Stayed In Clovis’

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick has released the bittersweet new single ‘The Crickets Stayed In Clovis’, which is about cherishing the moment and not taking life for granted as you never know what’s round the corner. About the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Berry – Heard Noises
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Berry – Heard Noises

January 22, 2025 Iam Burn

Matt Berry has released albums since 1995, though there was a thirteen-year gap between the first two albums. A 30-year recording career is no mean feat, especially in modern times where fashions and trends feed […]

Bryan Adams
Gigs

Bryan Adams adds an extra Dublin date for his ‘Roll With The Punches’ Tour 2025

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, Bryan Adams has added an extra Dublin date for his ‘Roll With The Punches’ Tour 2025. Last November, Bryan Adams released his highly anticipated second Live At The Royal Albert Hall […]

NIN
Gigs

Nine Inch Nails Announce ‘Peel It Back Tour 2025’ Stop at Dublin’s 3Arena This June

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025 today, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on June 15 in Dublin at 3Arena, […]

Skinner
Podcast

Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner Discusses His Debut Album “New Wave Vaudeville”

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #210 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner about his debut album, New Wave Vaudeville. Skinner kicks off 2025 with the release of his highly anticipated […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

Duran Duran Announce Two Spectacular Irish Shows This Summer Feat: Special Guest Nile Rodgers

January 21, 2025 XS Noize

Music icons Duran Duran are set to delight Irish fans with two spectacular concerts this summer. The legendary British band will electrify the stages at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on 30 June and Cork’s Virgin Media […]

Music Industry
Features 2

Trends That Will Shape the Music Industry in 2025

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

The music industry is always evolving, with some trends emerging that last longer than others and others fading over time. This industry is in an interesting place this year and will likely be shaped by […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

Van Morrison announces two very special shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

Van Morrison announces two special shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast, on Friday, 21st & 22nd February 2025. Get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies from the man himself. Born in 1945, Van heard his […]

Queens of the Stone Age
Gigs

Queens of the Stone Age return to Ireland with a show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their highly anticipated return to Ireland as part of The End Is Nero Tour with a date at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, on […]

Janet Devlin
Interviews

Janet Devlin Reflects on ‘Emotional Rodeo,’ 2024 Milestones, and Exciting Plans for 2025

January 20, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

Janet Devlin has come a long way since she first caught the attention of millions on The X-Factor. While many of her fellow X-Factor colleagues have fallen by the wayside, Janet’s career continues to go […]

Teddy Swims
Gigs

Ultimate fans guide to seeing Teddy Swims in London

January 19, 2025 XS Noize

Teddy Swims has built a devoted fanbase with his unique fusion of R&B and country, capturing hearts worldwide. For the Georgia-born artist, music serves as an emotional outlet, a theme evident in tracks like his […]

Travis
News

Travis Unveil New Single ‘Avalon’ Ahead of North American Tour

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning band Travis are set to embark on their 2025 North American Raze The Bar Tour this month. The tour kicks off on January 21 in Raleigh, NC, at The […]

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