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        • ASH
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          ASH announce Live and In Conversation – Celebrating 30 Years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

          April 20, 2026

          Ash will mark 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic debut album 1977 with a special one-night-only event on 6 May 2026. Set to be a memorable evening for fans old […]

          Graham Coxon
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          Graham Coxon Announces Lost 2011 Solo Album ‘Castle Park’ — Listen to ‘Billy Says’

          April 20, 2026

          Transgressive Records today announced the first-time release of a never-before-heard solo studio album from Graham Coxon. Titled Castle Park and recorded in 2011, the previously unreleased record will be available on 19 June, 2026 and […]

          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 […]

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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
        • 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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Morrissey favourites and Stephen Street produced BRADFORD release '30 Years Of Shouting Quietly'
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Morrissey favourites and Stephen Street produced BRADFORD release ’30 Years Of Shouting Quietly’

January 9, 2018 XS Noize

Thirty years ago a young northern skinhead band named Bradford were very publically handed the baton by Morrissey to blaze a trail in English Indie music after the demise of The Smiths. Well, renowned British […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for 'International Blue'
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new video for ‘International Blue’

January 9, 2018 XS Noize

The band’s 13th consecutive studio album for Columbia/Sony is released on 6th April 2018, their first new record in four years. The band will also be touring in April/May 2018 (dates below). The video for […]

FRANZ FERDINAND Share New Video for "Feel The Love Go"
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FRANZ FERDINAND Share New Video for “Feel The Love Go”

January 8, 2018 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand today release ‘Feel The Love Go,’ the new single to be taken from Always Ascending, their forthcoming album on Domino out Friday, February 9. The track is accompanied by a video by acclaimed […]

DAVID BYRNE Announces New album, 'American Utopia', Out March 9 1
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DAVID BYRNE Announces New album, ‘American Utopia’, Out March 9

January 8, 2018 XS Noize

David Byrne announced his forthcoming solo record, American Utopia, during a presentation of “Reasons To Be Cheerful,” an ongoing series curated by Byrne of hopeful writings, photos, music, and lectures. The presentation was given at […]

KING KONG COMPANY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday, March 2ND, 2018
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KING KONG COMPANY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday, March 2ND, 2018

January 8, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Limelight show in 2017, Irish electronic dance group King Kong Company are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday 02nd March 2018. King Kong Company […]

INTERVIEW: Dane Lloyd from The Voice duo INTO THE ARK 2
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INTERVIEW: Dane Lloyd from The Voice duo INTO THE ARK

January 7, 2018 XS Noize

Into The Ark announce the release of a brand new acoustic single – recorded live at the world famous RAK Studios in London. Their cover of Elvis Presley’s ‘Burning Love’ is the second single concluding […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Easy - 'Ask The Sky' - Listen Now!
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Swedish exports EASY to release new album, ‘A Heartbeat From Eternity’ – Listen to track

January 5, 2018 XS Noize

After celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of their debut album ‘Magic Seed’ with some live shows, Swedish exports Easy started writing some new material and with their friend, producer Charlie Storm started recording […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour

January 5, 2018 XS Noize

Over forty years since their initial explosion across the fledgeling London punk scene, and some ten years since the release of their last studio recordings, British punk legends The Damned are set to return in […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS & THERAPY? come to Belfast Ulster Hall 3rd March

January 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens - The Greatest Gift
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens – The Greatest Gift

January 4, 2018 Lori Gava

If Aficionados of Sufjan Stevens have been very good they get a wonderful Christmas present, a collection of his songs released for the holiday season. In both 2006 and 2012, Stevens presented a prolific collection […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce brand new album 'WALK BETWEEN WORLDS' plus UK live shows for February 2018 1
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SIMPLE MINDS Share Video for New Single ‘Magic’ – Watch Now!

January 4, 2018 XS Noize

Simple Minds today release MAGIC, the first single to be taken from their new album WALK BETWEEN WORLDS, out 2nd February on BMG. MAGIC finds Simple Minds at their most instant and anthemic best. It’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE:  Nine Dart Finish - 'Kicking and Screaming' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nine Dart Finish – ‘Kicking and Screaming’ – Watch Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Dart Finish releases their new single Kicking and Screaming in Jan 2018. A Midlands three-piece that combine catchy hooks and pop grooves with a quirky Rock vibe, drawing diverse influences from the likes of […]

THE BARR BROTHERS Sell Out Union Chapel Show + Announce Rough Trade East In-store
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THE BARR BROTHERS Sell Out Union Chapel Show + Announce Rough Trade East In-store

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

With their headline show at London’s Union Chapel (1st Feb 2018) now sold out, The Barr Brothers are pleased to announce that they will play an in-store performance at London’s Rough Trade East on Tuesday […]

HALO MAUD announces London headline show in February, plus Baxter Dury support tour
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HALO MAUD announces London headline show in February, plus Baxter Dury support tour

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

French multi-instrumentalist and Heavenly signing Halo Maud has announced her headline debut in London, playing The Waiting Room in Stoke Newington on Friday 23rd February. The show takes place during her UK/EU tour with Baxter […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Unveil 'Beauty Of The Road' official video - Watch Now!
Gigs

FUTURE ISLANDS Unveil ‘Beauty Of The Road’ official video – Watch Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

This year, Future Islands will have played an astonishing 117 shows in support of their latest album, The Far Field. The Baltimore-based trio performed in front of the biggest audiences of their 11-year career, topping […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Raised By Dinosaurs - 'Human' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Raised By Dinosaurs – ‘Human’ – Listen Now!

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

A South American dream-pop trio based in San Francisco, Raised By Dinosaurs exist to ponder the “everyday fear of being irrelevant.” Their first EP ‘Night Terrors’ (released 11/23/17) is a tragically upbeat exploration of a […]

PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP
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PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP

December 15, 2017 XS Noize

Pale Waves have today shared their new track ‘My Obsession’. This is the latest track to be released from their forthcoming debut EP, which contains current single ‘New Year’s Eve’ and is available to pre-order […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
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GARETH DUNLOP To Play his Biggest Belfast Headline Show

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Belfast native, Gareth Dunlop, has spent the last few years travelling between sister cities Belfast and Nashville (TN). The poetic vulnerability in his songs and distinctive, soulful voice has led to Gareth’s music being featured […]

Album Review: Temples – Volcano
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TEMPLES Announce details of the release of the Toe Rag Session EP.

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Having released their second album Volcano in March on Heavenly Recordings, Temples mark the end of a hugely successful year with the release of the Toe Rag Session, an EP featuring new recordings of three […]

GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. - Releases new single "DNA" ahead of 2018 album 'Young Adult'
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GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY. – Releases new single “DNA” ahead of 2018 album ‘Young Adult’

December 13, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. reveals a brand new track: ‘DNA’. Seeing out 2017 with perhaps the strongest yet in a remarkable series of singles preluding his ‘Young Adult’ album release in the New […]

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