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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
          News

          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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Kings of Leon reveal video for 'Waste A Moment'
News

Kings Of Leon reveal the new video for ‘Find Me’

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling rock band Kings Of Leon has revealed the new video for ‘Find Me’ which is taken from their most recent album. ‘WALLS’. The action-filled visual is a continuation of the album’s first video […]

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ - Watch
New Music

Holy Holy have unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’ – Watch

December 16, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Holy have today unveiled the video for their latest single, ‘Elevator’, and have recently revealed details of their highly anticipated sophomore LP. The new album, ‘Paint’, is set for release on February 24, 2017. […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Album Reviews

Album Review: Peter Doherty – ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

December 15, 2016 Clair McAllister

It’s been 7 years since the Shambolic Genius known as Peter Doherty has released a solo record, and almost 2 years since the former heroin dependent Libertines front-man got clean and sober. Yet if Hamburg […]

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show
Gigs

Passport To Stockholm Announce Stand Up To Cancer Show

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Passport to Stockholm have announced they are taking part in Stand Up To Cancer, at London’s iconic Union Chapel on February 3rd 2017. They’ll be playing along side Laura Mvula, London Contemporary Voices and The […]

Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video
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Bill Ryder-Jones + The Lost Brothers Release Leonard Cohen tribute video

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

The Lost Brothers unveil The Bird Dog Tapes, a new series of releases taken from their studio vaults. Volume 1 is a semi-covers album that features Bill Ryder-Jones and The Coral’s Nick Power. The Lost […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ - "Overflow"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ – “Overflow”

December 14, 2016 XS Noize

Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, aka Ten Fé, will release their debut album Hit The Light. on February 3, 2017. The 11 track LP from the London-based duo follows the release of their acclaimed singles, […]

UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017
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UB40 Announce Major UK Tour For 2017

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s world-famous reggae stars UB40 have announced a major eight-date UK tour for December 2017. Featuring UB40’s five founding members Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan, and long-time members Duncan […]

Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track 'Broken Down'
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Indie-electro quartet Kid Cupid debut their gutsy new track ‘Broken Down’

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Female fronted electronic pop group Kid Cupid explore internal conflicts with their latest single ‘Broken Down’. The electro act fuses soul, electronic and indie rock to form an infectious style like no other. The quartet […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 - illustr8ors
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #23 – illustr8ors

December 13, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik - Light Scheme feat Ummagma
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Sounds of Sputnik – Light Scheme feat Ummagma

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Rooted in a shared love of melodic dream pop and shoegaze with a taste of the 80s-90s, Sounds of Sputnik has teamed up with the German label to bring the bands’ influences – from Lush, […]

Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love
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Little Barrie reveal the video for current single ‘Love or Love

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

LITTLE BARRIE return with new single ‘Love Or Love’. Released digitally on 9th December and physically on 7th January, it’s the first single to be taken from their new album ‘Death Express’, which will drop […]

Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of 'FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ - Listen
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Paul Draper Releases Public Service Broadcasting Remix Of ‘FRIENDS MAKE THE WORST ENEMIES’ – Listen

December 13, 2016 XS Noize

Paul Draper – former frontman of iconic alt-rock band Mansun – has collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting to release a remix of ‘Friends Make the Worst Enemies’, out now via Kscope. Friends Make the Worst […]

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth 2
Live Reviews

Live Review: Walking on Cars – Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth

December 12, 2016 Helen Russell

Walking on Cars performed a blazing debut show at Portsmouth’s Pyramids Centre. The band came on to the stage for their final night of their UK tour (minus London) and instantly made an impact to […]

Track of the Day: The Slow Show - ‘Ordinary Lives’
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Slow Show – Dream Darling

December 12, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Manchester’s the Slow Show consists of Rob Goodwin (vocals, guitar), Frederik ‘t Kindt (keyboards), Joel Byrne-McCullough (lead guitar), Chris Hough (drums) and James Longden (bass). They began their incarnation when keyboardist and producer Kindt helped […]

GUNS N' ROSES Sell Out Slane Castle 80,000. Tickets Within One Day
Gigs

GUNS N’ ROSES Sell Out Slane Castle 80,000. Tickets Within One Day

December 12, 2016 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses will return to Slane Castle on Saturday 27th May 2017 (subject to licence) for a sell-out concert, 25 years after playing the venue on 16th May 1992. “I am delighted that GnR […]

Review: Love Amongst Ruin - “Way To Your Heart” EP
Album Reviews

Review: Love Amongst Ruin – “Way To Your Heart” EP

December 9, 2016 Amanda Stock

Love Amongst Ruin enjoyed huge success with the release of their sophomore album Lose Your Way last year, with the accompanying acoustic album, recorded over one weekend, released earlier this year. They’re now back with […]

Ryan Adams confirms new album 'Prisoner' for February release
New Music

Ryan Adams confirms new album ‘Prisoner’ for February release

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

In an exclusive interview with the world’s foremost feline talk show host Lil BUB, pinball, comic book, black metal and hardcore enthusiast and multiple-Grammy-nominee-and-zero-winner Ryan Adams confirmed details of his first album of all new […]

Track of the Day: Andrew Paley - 'Let Me Go'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Andrew Paley – ‘Let Me Go’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter, Andrew Paley, has shared his new video for “Let Me Go”. “For ‘Let Me Go’ I wanted a video that felt like a journey without being illustrative or narrative, something that could match the […]

DMA's announce Glastonbury Performance and Reveal New Video for 'Timeless'
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DMA’S unveil 1st ever music video shot for ‘PLAY IT OUT’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

This year has been a hugely eventful and successful one for DMA’S so as a thank you to their fans and a farewell to 2016, the band have released a video to accompany track ‘Play […]

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd announces first leg of his European tour + shares video for the title track of debut solo album 'Head Job'
Gigs

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd announces first leg of his European tour + shares video for the title track of debut solo album ‘Head Job’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as “the real PHIL RUDD the band’s long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with the […]

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