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        • da Googie
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          Da Googie + Cara Tivey announce ‘The Golden Thread’ live at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs […]

          The Reytons
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          The Reytons announce trailblazing world tour with Belfast show at The Telegraph Building

          April 20, 2026

          From number one albums to headlining major festivals, John Fury boxing bootcamps to band member substitutes with Gary Neville, indie juggernauts The Reytons have done it all. Against all odds, UK Music’s biggest underdogs keep […]

          madonna
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          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
        • 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
        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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SNOW PATROL Return with new album, 'WILDNESS' May 25th 1
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SNOW PATROL premiere video the song “What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get? – Watch Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Snow Patrol premiered the song “What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get? via a world first, play on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 program. Lowe called the song “deep and emotional” and you […]

SEAN McGOWAN unveils new single: 'Cuppa Tea' ahead of new album - Listen Now
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SEAN McGOWAN unveils new single: ‘Cuppa Tea’ ahead of new album – Listen Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sit back and put your feet up for a change – Seán McGowan – is back with a refreshing new single: ‘Cuppa Tea’. Unafraid to vocalise the issues undoubtedly felt by young Britons the nation […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Be More Kind'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Be More Kind’

May 3, 2018 Clair McAllister

“I should have been more kind. It is my fate/ To find this out, but find it out too late.” It is this solitary expression that inspired the progressive folk punk pioneer Frank Turner’s 7th […]

U2'S eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE TOUR Launches Tonight in Tulsa
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U2’S eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE TOUR Launches Tonight in Tulsa

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Irish rockers U2 are back with the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Go inside the “barricage” for a behind the scenes look at U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, launching tonight in Tulsa, OK – below. Fans going […]

REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ - Listen Now
Interviews

INTERVIEW: REEF (Jack Bessant) discusses ‘Revelation’ – their first new album in 18 years.

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Reef’s first studio album since 2000’s ‘Getaway’, the bracingly thrilling ‘Revelation’ is what its title promises: an ear-tingling, heart-stirring, head-spinning comeback record that is less the sound of a group reborn than one born for […]

The View's frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th
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The View’s frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th on Riverman Records. A […]

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1
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Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Pedigree Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018. Cast is set to release two new ‘vinyl’ only packages in November 2018 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Vile Assembly - 'Fattened By the Horrors of War'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Vile Assembly – ‘Fattened By the Horrors of War’

May 2, 2018 Lori Gava

The Punk genre has always been renowned for calling out the corrupt excesses of our society. In the genre’s glory days during the late 70’s and 80’s groups like the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Black […]

THE MOUSE OUTFIT drop third studio album, the 17 track ’JAGGED TOOTH CROOK’ on Friday
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THE MOUSE OUTFIT drop third studio album, the 17 track ’JAGGED TOOTH CROOK’ on Friday

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Formed by Chini and Defty in South Manchester, The Mouse Outfit cut their teeth as a live band for a Hip Hop open mic night called In The Loop. It was at these events that […]

MIDDLEMIST RED embark on a UK tour in May 2018
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MIDDLEMIST RED embark on a UK tour in May 2018

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Hungary’s most evolving band are about to embark on a UK tour. If you’re not aware of Middlemist Red just yet you really need to be, they produce atmospheric Psych Rock that is absolutely second […]

PLANET Release Debut EP ‘Waking Eight’, Out Today - Listen to Track
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PLANET Release Debut EP ‘Waking Eight’, Out Today – Listen to Track

May 1, 2018 XS Noize

Up until now, PLANET has been harbouring the gorgeous collection, only letting recent singles ‘Aching Dream’ and ‘Save.Sold’ out to breathe. As vocalist Matty Took explains, the release has been a long time coming. With […]

BELLY Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Wednesday August 22nd
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BELLY Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 2 Wednesday August 22nd

May 1, 2018 XS Noize

Palestinian-Canadian hip hop recording artist Belly is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. A politically revolutionary pop writer, Belly was born in Jenin, Palestine, but […]

INTERVIEW: London-based indie band - USELESS CITIES discuss their sound, tour and festival dates 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: London-based indie band – USELESS CITIES discuss their sound, tour and festival dates

May 1, 2018 Michael Barron

Following the premiere of their second EP ‘New Feelings’ on XS Noize in March 2017, Useless Cities are currently touring a string of national headline shows. Despite their demanding schedule, all four members have taken […]

LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo – Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18

May 1, 2018 Marcus Millar

Yo La Tengo brings the sounds of their new album There’s A Riot Goin’ On as well as a slew of their greatest hits to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and make for the most compelling live […]

THE CHARLATANS Release New Single "Plastic Machinery" Off Forthcoming Album - Listen
Gigs

THE CHARLATANS Take Over Northwich For Their Own Festival – May 2018

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS have confirmed some almighty plans; four live dates and their own festival in their hometown, Northwich. The band will headline four shows at Northwich Memorial Court on Monday 14th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MANIC STREET PREACHERS – 'Resistance is Futile'
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers, Manchester Arena, Sat April 28th

April 30, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Just before the Manics took to the stage at Manchester’s Arena last Saturday night large neon words were lit up: “The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul” which led to […]

MIKE SKINNER announces THE STREETS will embark on a run of UK dates in early 2019
Gigs

MIKE SKINNER announces THE STREETS will embark on a run of UK dates in early 2019

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

Mike Skinner has today announced The Streets will embark on a new run of UK dates in early 2019. The news arrives fresh off the back of his sold-out The Darker The Shadow The Brighter […]

REEF unveil VIDEO for 'My Sweet Love' (feat. Sheryl Crow) - Watch Now
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REEF unveil VIDEO for ‘My Sweet Love’ (feat. Sheryl Crow) – Watch Now

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

Reef have unveiled the video for their Radio 2 playlisted new single ‘My Sweet Love”, which features a guest vocal from Sheryl Crow. ‘My Sweet Love’ is taken from ‘Revelation’, Reef’s first new studio album […]

Irish Indie Rockers THE ACADEMIC share new video for 'Different'
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Irish Indie Rockers THE ACADEMIC share new video for ‘Different’

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

Irish indie rockers The Academic, have shared a new video for their hit single ‘Different’ (watch here). Serving a Black Mirror-esque take on the music industry, the clip follows the four-piece as they meet with […]

Liverpool five-piece PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION return with their new single ‘The Off Button’
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Liverpool five-piece PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION return with their new single ‘The Off Button’

April 30, 2018 XS Noize

Fast-rising Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation returns with their new single ‘The Off Button’, released via Kissability on May 4th. Produced by Joe Rubel at Urchin Studio, and mixed by Cenzo Townshend, the song is, […]

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