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        • Modest Mouse
          News

          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

          Beck
          News

          BECK Announces Tour Following Surprise New Single ‘Ride Lonesome’

          April 21, 2026

          Yesterday, eight-time GRAMMY winner Beck unveiled the stunning new surprise single, “Ride Lonesome.” Today, Beck follows that hypnotically sublime ballad with the announcement of the Ride Lonesome Tour, a 25-date trek stopping at some of […]

          future islands
          News

          Future Islands share ‘The Ink Well’ and ‘One Day’

          April 21, 2026

          Over the past twenty years, Future Islands have travelled a rare arc — from promising newcomers to something closer to a best-kept secret, from cult favourites to a band that has quietly endured. Rather than […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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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Roger Daltrey
Gigs

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey announces solo UK tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up […]

Robbie Williams
Gigs

Robbie Williams announces Croke Park show on Saturday, August 23rd 2025

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated 2025 tour. This tour will see the global icon perform in cities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe next summer, including a show at Croke Park on Saturday, […]

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Gigs

Dua Lipa to Perform in Madrid as Part of Radical Optimism Tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

“Spain is amazing, Madrid is exceptional!” These words were uttered by Dua Lipa during her last visit to Madrid, where she performed at the Mad Cool Festival in July this year. Undoubtedly, she sent fans […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Gigs

Ed Sheeran 2025 Tour: Dates, Venues, Tickets and More

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

English pop sensation, Ed Sheeran, announced the end of his massive tour after more than three years on the road. In an Instagram video posted on July 5, 2025, he said: “In 2025, Mathematics Tour […]

DOVES
Gigs

DOVES announce their first live dates since 2019, with three intimate dates minus Jimi Goodwin

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

DOVES have announced three intimate live dates following the release of their first new music in over four years earlier this week. After thrilling fans with the dystopian opus “Renegade,” lifted from their upcoming sixth […]

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 8, 2024 Iam Burn

I first encountered They Might Be Giants in 1989. Their track ‘Ana Ng’ was featured on the compilation album Indie Top 20 Volume 7. It grabbed my attention, and before I knew it, I was buying their […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE
News

Brian Jonestown Massacre share new track ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre released their first new music in nearly two years, ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash, on 8 November. They will tour the UK and Europe in January / February 2025. ANTON […]

the Levellers
News

Levellers release stunning live Collective version of ‘Wheels’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Revered British band the Levellers return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. Having thrilled fans and critics with two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective will embark […]

Piper Connolly
Interviews

Interview with Teen Pop-Punk and Alt-Pop Innovator Piper Connolly

November 7, 2024 Randall Radic

Teen pop-punk meets alt-pop innovator Piper Connolly recently unveiled her new single, “welcome back girl.” Connolly shares, “I wrote the song after seeing a friend rediscover herself after a very difficult time. She had completely […]

East 17
News

Tony Mortimer Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The East 17 Christmas Classic ‘Stay Another Day’ With A Host of Activity

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

East 17’s ‘Stay Another Day’ has become one of the all-time most beloved Christmas hits. It spent five weeks at #1 when it was first released in 1994 – beating Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want […]

Fiaa Hamilton
News

Fiaa Hamilton takes a dark turn with new single ‘Boy Like You’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Fiaa Hamilton is in the middle of her ascension from TikTik LIVE’s Breakthrough Star award winner to next up pop sensation. Now her storytelling alt-pop takes a darker turn with the single ‘Boy Like You’, […]

Jody and the Jerms
Video Premiere

From Oxford with love: Jody and the Jerms shoots right to your ‘Winter Heart’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

As we draw closer to the end of what has certainly been a bonkers year in many parts of the world, we will spent the next month seeing off November and greeting the oncoming season. […]

Tom Meighan
News

Tom Meighan shares new single ‘Better Life’ from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘Better Life’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’, to be released on 24th January on Blue Rocket Records. He will tour the UK this December. ‘Better Life’ finds Tom Meighan […]

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
News

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats The UK’s biggest immersive VR experience comes to Belfast in 2025

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning interactive VR adventure that transports you into the heart of the Acid House movement is coming to Belfast in 2025 at the stunning Carlisle Memorial Church […]

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham

November 6, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

English punk rock duo Soft Play (formerly known as Slaves) unleashed their raw, electrifying energy at Nottingham’s Rock City, delivering a night that captured the band’s reputation for intense, unforgettable performances. From the moment Isaac […]

Hard-Fi
Podcast

Reviving the Anthem: Richard Archer on Hard-Fi’s ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP and the Band’s Bold New Era

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don’t Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don’t Go […]

blk.
Gigs

DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show at Belsonic on Friday, June 27th, 2025

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a sold-out 3 Arena and Emerge Belfast shows one of Ireland’s fastest rising DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday, June 27th, 2025. The […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Billie Eilish in Sweden

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

The “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour” which began in Canada is months away from making a stop at Stockholm in Sweden on the 23 and 24 April, 2025. Following the release of her third […]

Wunderhorse
Gigs

Wunderhorse announce a new series of headline dates for May 2025

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

Wunderhorse announce a new series of headline dates for May 2025, that includes their biggest headline show to date, at Alexandra Palace on 29th May 2025. This news comes a month after the arrival of […]

Stiff Little Fingers
Gigs

Stiff Little Fingers Announce ‘Putting the Fast in Belfast’ Show on Saturday, August 16th 2025

November 4, 2024 XS Noize

Stiff Little Fingers are proud to announce the line-up for their seventh annual hometown festival, Putting the Fast in Belfast 7. This year, they’ll be joined on Saturday, August 16th, by their friends and very […]

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