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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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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SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
Gigs

SUEDE Announce a nationwide UK tour for April 2019

December 11, 2018 XS Noize

Following a series of incredibly well-received European dates earlier this year including two sold-out London shows at Eventim Apollo, Suede have today announced a nationwide UK tour for April 2019. Suede’s new tour follows the […]

BOOK REVIEW: Reckless Life: Guns N' Roses - A Graphic Novel
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Reckless Life: Guns N’ Roses – A Graphic Novel

December 10, 2018 Michael Barron

It is hard to believe that the Guns N’ Roses (at least Axl) comeback album which took almost fifteen years to complete, Chinese Democracy, is actually ten years old! Through Omnibus Press, XS Noize are […]

NEON WALTZ Announce March Headline Tour - Listen to Brand New Single ‘The Stranger Things’
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NEON WALTZ Announce March Headline Tour – Listen to Brand New Single ‘The Stranger Things’

December 10, 2018 XS Noize

Neon Waltz celebrates the announcement of their biggest ever UK headline tour in March 2019 with a brand new single ‘The Stranger Things’ available now. The burst of activity precedes support dates with the DMA’S […]

MADNESS Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, August 20th 2019
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MADNESS Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, August 20th 2019

December 10, 2018 XS Noize

English Ska legends MADNESS are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Tuesday 20th August 2019. Formed in the mid to late 1970s Madness is one of […]

INTERVIEW: Lucia Holm (Sunscreem) discusses the release of their ‘lost’ album, Out Of The Woods 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Lucia Holm (Sunscreem) discusses the release of their ‘lost’ album, Out Of The Woods

December 9, 2018 XS Noize

With 12 U.K. chart singles to their name, plus four #1s and two #2s in the U.S. Dance Chart, SUNSCREEM stood alongside The Prodigy and The Shamen in the 1990s in pioneering commercial electronic music. […]

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XS NOIZE – ONES TO WATCH 2019

December 9, 2018 XS Noize

2019 promises to be a great year for new music. XS Noize has compiled the following up and coming acts we think will definitely make a big dent in the music scene in the next […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Boy Least Likely To, Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Boy Least Likely To, Rough Trade East, London

December 9, 2018 Michael Barron

Although there is undeniably a significant instant popelement (with a slice of cheese) in The Boy Least Likely To’s sound; there is also something, unique, quirky and innovative to their musical formula qualifying them as […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019 1
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SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Over the last 25 years Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including: 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK Platinum Albums, […]

WALKING ON CARS Announce WATERFRONT HALL, Belfast Show, Tuesday May 21st 2019
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WALKING ON CARS Announce WATERFRONT HALL, Belfast Show, Tuesday May 21st 2019

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Irish alternative rock band, Walking On Cars are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Tuesday, May 21st 2019. Walking On Cars will release their new album, Colours, via Virgin […]

JON FRATELLI announces new solo album ‘Bright Night Flowers’ Released 15th February 2019
Gigs

JON FRATELLI Announces details of new single ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ – Listen Now

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Jon Fratelli – Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and frontman from The Fratellis announces details of a new single ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ out today! ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ is taken from Jon’s forthcoming solo […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Michael Franti - 'Nobody Cries Alone' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Michael Franti – ‘Nobody Cries Alone’ – Listen Now

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Franti and his band Spearhead are set to release their new album, Stay Human Vol. II, via Thirty Tigers in the UK on 15 February. In celebration of the upcoming record, […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: R.E.M. - Green
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: R.E.M. – Green

December 6, 2018 Lori Gava

By 1987 REM had come a long way from their humble begins as four guys messing around playing parties in Athens, GA. Since their founding in 1980, the band had grown in popularity, first as […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
Gigs

Special Guests Announced for THE TWANG’S upcoming tour December 2018

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

Playing just a handful of gigs to close the year, The Twang have confirmed live dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London, as well as a hometown show at O2 Academy Birmingham – now an annual affair which has […]

THE MAPLE STATE To Release Brand New AA-Side Single 'Germany' Watch Video Now
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THE MAPLE STATE To Release Brand New AA-Side Single ‘Germany’ Watch Video Now

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

Rounding off a year that kickstarted a triumphantly-received reunion for cult Manchester band The Maple State, the quartet is delighted to announce a brand new AA-side single ‘Germany/A Notion’ set for release on 10th January 2019. Following a trio of […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 3
Gigs

JAMES Announce March 2019 UK tour incl. O2 Academy Birmingham

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

James are proud to announce their March 2019 “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” UK Tour. Starting on Wednesday 6th March at Margate Winter Gardens, the tour will visit some of the UK’s best known and iconic venues, from […]

BEN ELTON Announces Ulster Hall, Belfast Show, Saturday 28th September 2019
Gigs

BEN ELTON Announces Ulster Hall, Belfast Show, Saturday 28th September 2019

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15-year absence, the Godfather of modern stand-up returns to the medium he did so […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers - This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours, 20th Year Collector’s Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours (20th Anniversary Edition)

December 5, 2018 Sandra Blemster

On December 7th 2018, the Manic Street Preachers release a 20th Year Collector’s Edition of their fifth album, This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours. The title comes from a part of a speech by […]

The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers
Gigs

The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Concert-goers attending Kylie Minogue’s Golden Tour in Belfast, 5th December will receive complimentary admission to the Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin. Free admission will be valid until 31st December 2018 (select dates only*), and […]

SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album 'The Modern Age' Released March 2019. Listen to Single 'Look At You Now'
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SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album ‘The Modern Age’ Released March 2019. Listen to Single ‘Look At You Now’

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

On 22nd March 2019, Sleeper releases their first album in 21 years, ‘The Modern Age’. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. “We had no plan […]

Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019
Gigs

Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles ska-punk band The Interrupters are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 11th June 2019. The band released their third studio album Fight the Good Fight on […]

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