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          30 Years of Fugees’ Iconic Album ‘The Score’ to Be Celebrated at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre

          April 24, 2026

          As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic. From São Paulo to Belfast […]

          MUSE
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          MUSE unleash heavy new single ‘Cryogen’ from forthcoming album The Wow! Signal

          April 24, 2026

          MUSE release their fiery new single, “Cryogen.” The explosive track is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which they announced in a broadcast from space last month and […]

          Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

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          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
        • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          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 […]

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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'
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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
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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 […]

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!
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FRANZ FERDINAND – Announce new album + share new track – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

‘Always Ascending’ the new album from Franz Ferdinand, is being released by Domino on Friday the 9th of February. Nothing short of a rebirth, the album’s 10 songs are a triumphant recasting of the group, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs -  'Measure Up' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs – ‘Measure Up’ – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Check out our track premiere ‘Measure Up’ by new Aussie singer Lou Scarrs. Lou Scarrs’schedule for his former musical project looked like a young musician’s dream come true: Glastonbury in the UK, check. SXSW in […]

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

October 25, 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 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soldier On - 'Ropes' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soldier On – ‘Ropes’ – Watch Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Check out our exclusive video premiere of ‘Ropes’ the latest release from Soldier On. Soldier On inhabit a world where the 7″ is king. A world of Dansettes and desert boots. A world of black […]

LIVE REVIEW: Between the Buried and Me – Colors 10th Anniversary Tour  Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Between the Buried and Me – Colors 10th Anniversary Tour Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas

October 25, 2017 Alicia Armijo

From Warehouse Live’s Ballroom ceiling, there hung spiralled, candled chandeliers above a packed-house of eager metal-heads, decked out in all varieties of Between the Buried and Me T-shirts from decades past. These progressive-metal giants attracted […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kalli Ma - 'High Shot' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kalli Ma – ‘High Shot’ – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Having debuted with ‘Promises’ earlier in 2017, London electronic post-punk duo Kalli Ma release their new single ‘High Shot’ via Club.The.Mammoth. today. Inspired by the bass-heavy aesthetic and rhythmic components of Techno, the directness of […]

TUNE-YARDS - Announces new album and single
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TUNE-YARDS – Announces new album and single

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

TUNE-YARDS’ magnum opus will arrive on 19th January in the form of new album I can feel you creep into my private life. Thematically, the twelve new songs tackle race, politics, intersectional feminism and environmental […]

FIELD MUSIC - Announce 2018 tour
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FIELD MUSIC – Announce 2018 tour

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Field Music, helmed by brothers Peter and David Brewis, have just announced a series of UK shows for 2018. The dates include a special night at the Barbican in London with strings, horns, woodwind and […]

TAME IMPALA - Announce 'Currents Collectors Edition'
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TAME IMPALA – Announce ‘Currents Collectors Edition’

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

On November 17th, Tame Impala will release a Collectors Edition of their critically acclaimed album Currents. The Currents Collectors Edition box set includes the album on limited edition red marbled vinyl with alternate artwork, a […]

I Am Kloot's John Bramwell Releases Solo Album & Announces Live Tour
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I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell Releases Solo Album & Announces Live Tour

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

I Am Kloot’s songwriter and frontman, John Bramwell, has announced the release of his first studio solo album “Leave Alone The Empty Spaces” and a live tour of a brand new show in November 2017. […]

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