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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons - You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons – You Say I’m Too Much, I Say You’re Not Enough

October 9, 2018 Ben P Scott

“Estrons” is a Welsh word that roughly translates as “misfits” or “outsiders”, and the moniker chosen by a Welsh outfit who became hotly-tipped following three years of superb EP tracks and high energy gigs. Now, […]

FATHER TED STAR JOE ROONEY (Fr. DAMO) Headlines this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB 1
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FATHER TED STAR JOE ROONEY (Fr. DAMO) Headlines this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB

October 8, 2018 XS Noize

In 2015 Shane Todd hosted, wrote for & performed on BBC Two NI’s Saturday night primetime show Late License; he also hosts the BBC Radio Ulster show Live at the Sunflower and The Shane Todd […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hazel Iris - 'A Prince' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hazel Iris – ‘A Prince’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2018 XS Noize

Eccentric storytelling singer-songwriter Hazel Iris is pleased to announce details for her highly anticipated debut album ‘Nine Sisters’ due this October and will be accompanied by an exclusive show on Thursday 25 October at one […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shotty Horroh - Salt of the Earth
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shotty Horroh – Salt of the Earth

October 8, 2018 Michael Barron

In a recent interview with Xs Noize, Shotty Horroh (Adam Rooney) told us: “Music, in my opinion, has gone a bit two dimensional lately – you kind of know what the formula is going to […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce 2019 headline tour
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SHE DREW THE GUN announce 2019 headline tour

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

With their acclaimed second album ‘Revolution Of Mind’ released today, She Drew The Gun have announced a headline tour for February and March 2019. The tour will be the biggest yet by the critically acclaimed […]

GARY NUMAN announces new EP & Live Album ahead of UK tour
Gigs

GARY NUMAN announces new EP & Live Album ahead of UK tour

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today announced the release of ‘The Fallen EP’ on November 9th. ‘The Fallen EP’ consists of 3 new tracks ‘It Will End Here’, ‘The Promise’ and ‘If We Had Known’. It will […]

EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday 6th July
Gigs

THE EAGLES have added an extra Dublin date due to phenomenal public demand

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles have added an extra Dublin date due to phenomenal public demand. Tickets are on sale now for the extra date at Dublin’s 3Arena on 8 July. The Eagles will now perform two Dublin […]

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single 'Woman of the World'
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AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘Woman of the World’

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald has today shared the official video for her current single Woman Of The World. A beautifully shot video featuring strong, empowered women from across the globe, the track is the lead single to […]

SOUND OF BELFAST 2018 Programme Announced - Belfast’s festival dedicated to local music, November 8-15
Gigs

SOUND OF BELFAST 2018 Programme Announced – Belfast’s festival dedicated to local music, November 8-15

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is pleased to announce the Sound of Belfast programme for 2018. The weeklong series of events takes place 8th – 15th November and aims to embrace, promote and celebrate the sounds and the efforts […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: River Fury - 'Wasteful' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: River Fury – ‘Wasteful’ – Watch Now

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Initially emerging from the London open mic scene, River Fury has gained instant attention thanks to a series of singles released earlier this year. After signing to Painted Halo Records in the Summer, they have […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track 'Hey Columbo' 1
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track ‘Hey Columbo’

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today announces a UK & Ireland headline tour including a date at The Olympia Theatre on 29th April. Tickets from €54.50 including booking and restoration fees are available on Friday 12th October from 9 am. Richard Ashcroft releases his fifth […]

ED HARCOURT Announces details of ‘Beyond The End’, his first fully instrumental album 1
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ED HARCOURT Announces details of ‘Beyond The End’, his first fully instrumental album

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ed Harcourt has announced details of Beyond The End, his eighth studio album, and his first for Point Of Departure. His first fully instrumental album, it is released on Friday, November 23rd 2018. A much-acclaimed recording […]

Headline Events Announced for ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2018 1
Gigs

Headline Events Announced for ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2018

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Atlantic Sessions will mark its 10th anniversary from 15 – 18 November this year, with live performances from Northern Ireland’s finest musicians in some of the Causeway Coast’s most unique landmarks. Following its sell-out success […]

MUMFORD & SONS to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Sunday 18th November 2018
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Sunday 18th November 2018

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are excited to announce details of a huge world arena tour in support of their forthcoming fourth album, Delta. An incredible 800,000 tickets go on sale for sixty dates from Friday 12th […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Fast-rising Manchester alt-rockers Elephant Trees return today with their new single Uncomfortable via HA! Music. With their recent single Open Up picking up support from Alt Press, Upset Magazine and Spotify, Uncomfortable explore the more […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The 1004’s - 'Harlequin' - Watch Now 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The 1004’s – ‘Harlequin’ – Watch Now

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

The 10:04s were born into the Edinburgh music scene a few years ago, quickly gaining a large following with a reputation as a must see live band. They are bringing out new album ‘A Common […]

KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November
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KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Kate Bush will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November. This is the first (and definitive) programme of remastering undertaken by the artist and includes the release of many […]

BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019
Gigs

BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT CHSq show earlier this year Belsonic are proud to announce UK singer~songwriter sensation George Ezra will return to Belfast at Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 22ND 2019. Staying At Tamara’s is George’s […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
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THE CURE are coming to Ireland – 40 years of hits and more – Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

The wait is over.  The Cure will return to Ireland to play their first headline show in 7 years. The Cure are coming to Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. […]

SECRET MACHINES Announce 'Ten Silver Drops' Expanded Edition
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SECRET MACHINES Announce ‘Ten Silver Drops’ Expanded Edition

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Secret Machines announce Ten Silver Drops Expanded Edition Vinyl reissue via Run Out Groove. NME premiered Secret Machines’ “Everything Is Free” (Gillian Welch Cover), one of the previously unreleased tracks from the B-Side/rarities bonus LP, Allaire, included in the vinyl reissue, today, along with […]

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