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        • Freya Ridings
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          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

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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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena
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Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Late last week, Grammy Award-winning folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords (aka Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie) announced a show at 3Arena which sold out in a matter of minutes. And now, due to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ventrelles - 'She’s Got It Down' - Listen Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ventrelles – ‘She’s Got It Down’ – Listen Now!

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

‘She’s Got It Down’ is the captivating first single from Manchester’s essential new figurehead Ventrelles – the long expected pet project of songwriting stray Phil Ventrelle. Brimming with sumptuous accoutrements and life-affirming melody, ‘She’s Got […]

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast’s SSE Arena

October 31, 2017 XS Noize

The last time Rock icon Liam Gallagher played in Belfast was 2011 with the now-defunct Beady Eye, and a lot has happened since then. After spending a few years in the Rock N Roll wilderness, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE - ‘Sunset Everytime’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE – ‘Sunset Everytime’

October 31, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to premiere the video for ‘Sunset Everytime’ by Alt-pop Songstress Evelinn Trouble. Check it out below. How do you perform a concert with an arrow in your head? You break it […]

SECRET SHINE - Return with new album 'There is Only Now'
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SECRET SHINE – Return with new album ‘There is Only Now’

October 30, 2017 XS Noize

Secret Shine emerged from the late eighties/early nineties Shoegaze scene. Releases on the cult label Sarah Records followed, most notably the single ‘Loveblind’, earning the band an entry into the Indie top 20, and the […]

Listen to Sergio Kun Aguero (Scorin' All Over The World) BY Alias Kid & Friends 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Alias Kid’s Sean O’Donnell Writes Charity Football Anthem Dedicated to Sergio Kun Aguero

October 30, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s Alias Kid certainly don’t do things by halves, they just do what they want! After turning Alan McGee’s head, the man behind Oasis, Primal Scream and The Jesus & Marychain, just to name a […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY – Announces UK & Ireland Tour

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Morrissey has announced his first full UK & Ireland tour since 2015, giving fans the chance to hear tracks from Low in High School. Morrissey will play 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on February 20th. Ticket […]

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album 'Bright Lights' in December
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Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album ‘Bright Lights’ in December

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala are an Americana/Indie UK seven-piece band hailing from the Naples of the North, Morecambe, Lancashire. The Crow Mandala is headed up by Philip James Turner as you might […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
Gigs

TEARS FOR FEARS To Play 8 UK & Ireland Dates With Special Guest ALISON MOYET

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

After a triumphant concert on Radio 2 last night and with a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall to come this evening, Tears For Fears announce plans for their first UK and Ireland Tour […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive - 'Shooting Star' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive – ‘Shooting Star’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2017 Amanda Stock

“Shooting Star” is the new single from Bridport-based harmony driven alternative-pop band The Gravity Drive – led by husband and wife Elijah and Ava Wolf. Fiercely independent and determined to stay true to their own […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall - 'I Need You' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall – ‘I Need You’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

I Need You is the latest single from rock n roll duo, Morrissey & Marshall. Having had an overwhelming reaction to this particular track on Morrissey and Marshall’s latest album, the duo has decided that […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es - 'How do you sleep?' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es – ‘How do you sleep?’ – Listen Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Following radio support with BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Norfolk, UK rock n’ roll band The Magic Es have released their blistering new single How Do You Sleep on all download/streaming platforms via Oh […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new album opener, “FORT KNOX” – Listen Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

From his third album as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the record’s first sequenced track, “Fort Knox“, is revealed today (listen below). Noel says, “It was the last track finished on the last day in […]

HOWIE PAYNE - Releases New Single ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, - Listen Now!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Howie Payne talks about his new album ‘Mountain’

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Howie’s new record ‘Mountain’ is out now – it’s the follow up to his solo debut ‘Bright Light Ballads’, which was produced by Ethan Johns and hit #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart. With fans […]

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London

October 26, 2017 Helen Russell

Having seen JP Cooper support The Script on their Freedom Child Tour, I knew I was in for something special last night at Camden Roundhouse in London. With his debut album Raised Under Grey Skies […]

STARSAILOR - Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video
New Music

STARSAILOR – Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Starsailor has announced the release of the digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, which will be available to download/stream here from tomorrow (October 27th) and includes acoustic versions of 4 songs […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates - 'Fairytale' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates – ‘Fairytale’ – Watch Now!

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Today we can exclusively reveal the new video of ‘Fairytale’ by T.E. Yates from his album ‘Silver Coins and White Feathers.’ It’s a really cool animated video that was about 6 months in the making. […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
Gigs

WOLF ALICE to play Belfast’s famous ULSTER HALL on 27 November

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, will play a run of shows worldwide, including a UK & European tour for the autumn in support of their brilliant new album […]

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Following his recent sold out run of solo dates, Paul Draper has announced additional details about his 2018 UK tour, which see him come to the Belfast Limelight 2 on the 24th February, At each […]

PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Placebo – Brixton Academy, London

October 25, 2017 Michael Barron

There has been a lot of international excitement with Placebo’s “A Place for Us to Dream – 20 Years of Placebo” tour. There was dismay when Placebo cancelled and didn’t reschedule the Perth leg of […]

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