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        • Jack White
          News

          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
          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
          News

          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 […]

        • 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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THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless - Watch Video
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THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

A host of Ireland’s musicians have joined forces as ‘Street Lights’ to create a single and album to generate funds for the most vulnerable, our homeless. Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community Ireland and Focus Ireland […]

THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now
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THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important British bands of all time, have unveiled details of Encore, their first new album in 37 years. The album will be released on February 1st, […]

London Four-Piece RIVER FURY Release New Single COMFORT IS BEING FOOLED - Listen Now
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London four-piece RIVER FURY release Five Year Plan EP

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

After gaining mounting attention from multiple single releases throughout 2018, culminating in Wasteful premiering on Clash in September, River Fury has finally released their long-awaited debut Five Year Plan on Painted Halo Records. The EP […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts - 'Content Crush' - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts – ‘Content Crush’ – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Out on December 6th is the awesome new single “Content Crush” from Seatbelts. It’s a track with varied musical influences, and is lifted from the band’s forthcoming EP “Please Slow Down.” The tune shimmers with […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON Announces CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, Sunday 11th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast show to date at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday, August 11th 2019. With no hype machine, no radio play and […]

THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019 1
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THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Human League return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Friday, August 09th 2019. Formed in the late 1970s by Sheffield-based computer programmers Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware, Human League […]

BOOK REVIEW: Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic Novel
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic Novel

December 2, 2018 Michael Barron

To coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary since the release of Nirvana’s final studio album In Utero, XS Noize is paying homage to Nirvana’s frontman Kurt Cobain by reviewing the far too short (just twenty-seven years) […]

KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November
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A Special KATE BUSH Pop-Up Shop Will Open at Londons’s COAL DROPS YARD Next Week 5th – 9th Dec

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

A special Kate Bush pop up store is to launch at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, open from 5-9 December 2018. All profits from sales in the shop will go to the national homelessness charity Crisis. Coinciding with the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

November 30, 2018 Amanda Stock

The eagerly-anticipated third album from pop-rock foursome The 1975 has been advertised since 1st June in a series of cryptic messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and on thousands of posters on city walls – […]

SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019
Gigs

SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

UK electronic punk duo Sleaford Mods are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th February 2019. Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union - The Quarry
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union – The Quarry

November 29, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Much will be made of the ties between Mercy Union’s members and their previous projects. Jared Hart fronted the Scandals, and Benny Horowitz was the drummer of arguably the most successful band to emerge from the […]

DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling' - Watch Now
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DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling’ – Watch Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

David Gray today releases the video for his new single ‘The Sapling’, the lead-off track from forthcoming new album  Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / AWAL Recordings. Produced by Ben […]

MAXIMO PARK announce the release of 'live in the studio' film As Long As We Keep Moving 1
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MAXIMO PARK announce the release of ‘live in the studio’ film As Long As We Keep Moving

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

Over three million album sales and multiple Top 10 records into their career, Maxïmo Park are today announcing that their live album As Long As We Keep Moving will be released on Feb 22nd, featuring hits spanning […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO - “Netter Bot” - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO – “Netter Bot” – Listen Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere “Netter Bot” the latest track from LMBO. Alt-electronic duo LMBO includes Michigan-born Koby Berman and Mike Swartz, who first met in 2010 when Koby drove Mike home after they both botched […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: James’ bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album ‘Living in Extraordinary Times.’

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

JAMES are one of the UK’s most creatively restless and most loved artists. After signing to the iconic Factory Records in 1982, the band released a series of hugely successful hit singles. From SIT DOWN […]

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh's Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019
Gigs

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh’s Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019. Formed in 2015, the 6 man band started exploring their very own lane in […]

Debs Wild Author of 'Life In Technicolor' A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA 2
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Debs Wild Author of ‘Life In Technicolor’ A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

In September 1998, Coldplay, then a completely unknown band from London, performed in the corner of a café in Manchester to an audience of fewer than ten people. One of those people was Debs Wild, a talent […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece The Slow Readers Club have announced an extensive UK tour for 2019, which will follow their sold-out headline dates in Glasgow, London and Manchester next month.   The tour will see the band […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’ from upcoming new album ‘Happy In The Hollow’

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new […]

Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019
Gigs

Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece SPINN are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 01st 2019. Liverpool indie pop/dream pop/jangle band SPINN have recently released their catchy single ” Bliss”. […]

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