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        • Jack White
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          Jack White announces 2026 UK & Ireland tour with Belfast Telegraph Building date

          April 9, 2026

          Jack White has today announced plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. White and his band will also cross the Atlantic for a series of shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a night […]

          Nerina Pallot
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          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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CLASSIC ALBUM: The Police - 'Synchronicity'
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Police – ‘Synchronicity’

February 9, 2019 Lori Gava

The Police by December of 1982 had achieved fame and fortune and were much admired by both critics and the public at large. Their 1981 release “Ghosts in the Machine” had cemented the accolades they […]

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

February 9, 2019 Clair McAllister

Steel Panther played an amazing show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 07/02/19. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.   […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Jean Elan - Old Enough To Know Better
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Jean Elan – Old Enough To Know Better

February 8, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Germany’s Jean Elan is apparently “Old Enough To Know Better.” The prolific remixer, DJ and producer has just released a single of the same name via 1st Strike and it’s catchy as hell. He brings […]

GAA Extra Demand Tickets On Sale this Tuesday, 12th February for Westlife’s Croke Park Shows
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GAA Extra Demand Tickets On Sale this Tuesday, 12th February for Westlife’s Croke Park Shows

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

GAA extra demand tickets for Westlife’s upcoming stadium dates at Croke Park on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July 2019 will go on sale this Tuesday, 12th February at 9 AM from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide […]

INTERVIEW: Kyle Falconer (The View) on his debut solo album 'No Thank You' 1
Gigs

KYLE FALCONER releases Covers EP today & announces UK Tour

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer has recently returned from Thailand where he recorded his ‘Almost Pleasant’ EP, a covers record which includes Kyle’s version of some of his personal favourite songs (full track listing below). After previously performing […]

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May
Gigs

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belfast shows last year singer-songwriter and The Answer front man, Cormac Neeson has announced his album release show at The Black Box on Friday 24th May 2019. Currently promoting the release […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson - 'It's Gonna Be Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson – ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ – Listen Now

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

New UK indie-pop artist Joseph Thompson is back with another new single today on all streaming/download platforms. The woozy alt-pop of ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ offers up synth hooks next to 80’s influenced indie guitar […]

Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album 'Image' in April
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Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album ‘Image’ in April

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Brussels based Post-Punk outfit Whispering Sons release their long-awaited debut album ‘Image’. The record, produced by Micha Volders and mixed by Bert Libeert, is their first major release since their EP ‘Endless Party’ in 2015. ‘Image’ […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Joe Jackson - Fool
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Joe Jackson – Fool

February 7, 2019 Lori Gava

It can come as a shock to realize that Joe Jackson one of the quintessential Angry Young men of Contemporary music has amassed a career spanning 40 years. It seems like only yesterday he burst […]

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh

February 7, 2019 Clair McAllister

Brian Fallon played an amazing show at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 06/02/19 with support from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. […]

HONEYBLOOD Announce third album 'In Plain Sight' and their biggest U.K. tour ever
Gigs

HONEYBLOOD Announce third album ‘In Plain Sight’ and their biggest U.K. tour ever

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood’s third album In Plain Sight sees Stina Tweeddale finding her most ambitious form and steely focus yet. Three albums in she has stepped forward to finally claim the mantle of the project she birthed […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
Gigs

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 21 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI
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CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson and Mencap NI have announced a new relationship that will see Neeson become an ambassador for the learning disability charity and will see Mencap fully support his new forthcoming single Broken Wing and […]

SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2
Gigs

SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister have announced a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece release their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 01st 2019 on Xtra […]

TRACK PREMIERE:  Little Triggers - 'So Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Little Triggers – ‘So Fine’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Merseyside purveyors of rock n’ roll Little Triggers storm back onto the scene today with their brash and anthemic new single, ‘So Fine’. The new track offers up fiery guitar riffs, stomping drums and vintage […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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C DUNCAN’s New Video for “Impossible” Visits Europe’s Largest Elvis Tribute Contest

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly-anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, 'F*ck The Rain' - Listen Now
Gigs

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, ‘F*ck The Rain’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ryan Adams shared “F*ck The Rain” – the lead single from Big Colors, which is the first of three albums he will release in 2019. The track, which features a guitar solo by John Mayer […]

TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP - 'Night Aquatic' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP – ‘Night Aquatic’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Stockholm’s HOLY SHIP offer their latest single “Night Aquatic” released on Declared Goods 8th February 2019 and to be part of upcoming EP Event Horizon. HOLY SHIP is the creation of Jonatan Westh, formerly of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIMMO - 'No More'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIMMO – ‘No More’

February 6, 2019 Amanda Stock

London-based future pop outfit Nimmo today share their new single ‘No More’. The track is the first to be shared from the duo’s forthcoming debut album, being independently released in May of this year. ‘No […]

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