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        • Jack White
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          Jack White announces 2026 UK & Ireland tour with Belfast Telegraph Building date

          April 9, 2026

          Jack White has today announced plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. White and his band will also cross the Atlantic for a series of shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a night […]

          Nerina Pallot
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          Nerina Pallot announces Royal Albert Hall show and first ‘Best Of’ album

          April 9, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

          Babyshambles
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          Babyshambles bring the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ to Belfast’s Limelight

          April 9, 2026

          After eleven long years Babyshambles returned to the stage for the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ at the end of 2025. The tour coincided with the 20th anniversary release of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded debut album Down […]

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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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ - Listen
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James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ – Listen

March 10, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’, which is taken from his forthcoming album ‘The Afterlove’, out on March 24th. The anthemic and hugely captivating new single is available to download now for […]

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ - Listen
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Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ – Listen

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’, which is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Silver Eye’, released on March 31st through Mute. The brooding new track further showcases the industrial, metallic and electronic sound of […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
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MAC DEMARCO – Releases Third Album ‘This Old Dog’ on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Mac DeMarco will be playing two solo shows in Europe – a Berlin date at Marie Antoinette on Friday February 24th and a London show at Nambucca on Wednesday March 1st. The shows were announced […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
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Little Dragon Announce New Album ‘Season High’, Watch Video for ‘Sweet’

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated Little Dragon have announced their long-awaited new album ‘Season High’, out April 14th on CD & digitally via Because Music. In addition, standard vinyl & limited edition white vinyl (only available from independent record […]

U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record 1
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U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

To mark 30 years since the release of U2’s fifth studio album The Joshua Tree, an anniversary edition of the seminal record will be released by Island Records on 2nd June 2017. Alongside the 11-track […]

Watch The Video For 'WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?' The New Single by The Sherlocks
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Watch The Video For ‘WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?’ The New Single by The Sherlocks

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks release new single ‘Was It Really Worth It?’ due for release March 17th. The video is directed by Aella Jordan-Edge and stars Kiersten Wareing (Fishtank, Eastenders, The Take) and newcomer Connor McCarron (Neds) […]

IN FOCUS//  Me First And The Gimmes Gimmes 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Me First And The Gimmes Gimmes

March 9, 2017 Clair McAllister

From 22nd through to 25th February 2017, Me First And The Gimmes Gimmes travelled through Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and London, decked out in their finest co-ordinating threads. Bringing with them their familiar catalogue of entertaining […]

Album Review: Xiu Xiu - Forget
Album Reviews

Album Review: Xiu Xiu – Forget

March 9, 2017 Marcus Millar

Forget is the 13th album from Jamie Stewart’s long running Art / Experimental Rock project, Xiu Xiu, and serves as a glaring reminder to the sounds that made me fall in love with the project […]

Track of the Day: Violet Youth - 'Lucid Dreams'
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Track of the Day: Violet Youth – ‘Lucid Dreams’

March 7, 2017 XS Noize

After recently signing to the brand new Northern based ModernSky Entertainment, Violet Youth now release their debut track Lucid Dreams. A sharp and incisive love affair with a dark and deep underbelly. The Blackburn four-piece […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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Fleet Foxes Announce New Album ‘Crack-Up’

March 7, 2017 XS Noize

On June 16, Fleet Foxes will release Crack-Up (Nonesuch Records), its long awaited and highly anticipated third album. Crack-Up comes six years after the 2011 release of Helplessness Blues and nearly a decade since the […]

Album Review: Temples – Volcano
Album Reviews

Album Review: Temples – Volcano

March 7, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Temples were first formed in Kettering, England in 2012 and released their debut album Sun Structures (Heavenly Records) in February 2014 to high praise getting to number seven in the UK and gaining the top […]

Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett 1
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Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz announce the launch of Demon Dayz – a one-day festival extravaganza curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – which will debut at Dreamland amusement park in Margate on Saturday 10th June, 2017, this […]

Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.
Gigs

Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

DAVE HAUSE, will kick off the UK leg of his current tour in support of brand new album, entitled Bury Me In Philly. The album was co-produced by Eric Bazilian, the guitar player and songwriter/vocalist […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release 'Lovely Creatures', The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014 1
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release ‘Lovely Creatures’, The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Lovely Creatures is the most comprehensive overview of the recorded work of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to date. Spanning thirty years of music from their debut album From Her To Eternity through to […]

EDDIE VEDDER Announces 3ARENA Show with Special Guest GLEN HANSARD
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EDDIE VEDDER Announces 3ARENA Show with Special Guest GLEN HANSARD

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Eddie Vedder announced today that he will perform a series of European concert dates in May and June. Vedder’s tour kicks off on May 29th in Amsterdam and wraps up on June 26th in Sicily. […]

Live Review: Broken Keyboard Doesn’t Stop KAISER CHIEFS Rocking Brighton 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Broken Keyboard Doesn’t Stop KAISER CHIEFS Rocking Brighton

March 4, 2017 Helen Russell

It was a windy and cold Brighton on Tuesday night. Kaiser Chiefs soon made you forget the tails ends of Storm Ewan outside. With support from Howl and Spring King. Ricky Wilson and co. brought […]

Album Review: Sleaford Mods - English Tapas
Album Reviews

Album Review: Sleaford Mods – English Tapas

March 4, 2017 Lori Gava

Sleaford Mods ride again! The neo punk duo has just released their tongue and cheeky titled English Tapas their follow up to the vitriol filled Key Markets. The new release generated a lot of anticipation […]

Track of the Day: Abel Raise the Cain - 'Every Rise'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Abel Raise the Cain – ‘Every Rise’

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Formed in 2012, they were brought together by a mutual respect for the same genres of music, Atmospheric/Epic/ Indie Soundscapes, influenced by such bands as Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros, The Editors, Abel Raise The Cain […]

The Lucid Dream to release new album, 'Compulsion Songs' in September
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THE LUCID DREAM Have All Their Equipment Stolen in Paris

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream have had all their equipment stolen in Paris. See below the recent statement posted on the band’s Facebook page. PLEASE READ- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND UNFORTUNATELY DEVASTATING: tonight’s/tomorrow’s shows in […]

LOOM announce debut album details and share 'Hate' - Listen
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LOOM announce debut album details and share ‘Hate’ – Listen

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Loom formed through a shared distaste, boredom, and frustration with new music. They recorded and released two cassettes within their first year, the latter being a showcase of their most prominent initial influences – a […]

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