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        • ASH
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          ASH Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of Seminal Debut Album 1977 and Extensive World Tour

          May 6, 2026

          Originally released in 1996, 1977 is the #1 platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp […]

          Placebo
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          Placebo Share Reworked ‘Lady of the Flowers’ From Forthcoming Album Placebo Re:Created

          May 1, 2026

          Today, Placebo release the newly reworked version of Lady of the Flowers, the second track to be shared from their forthcoming new album Placebo Re:Created, set for release 19th June 2026 via Elevator Lady Ltd through AWAL. Listen to Lady of the Flowers […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Track ‘Won’t Stand Down’ From Forthcoming Album o\i

          May 1, 2026

          The flower moon of 1 May, 2026 is the first of two full moons in the month, and with it comes the release of the fifth song from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. Won’t Stand […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          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 […]

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Manchester Soul collective 'The Winachi Tribe' Unveil Video for New Single ‘A Room With A Zoo’
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Manchester Soul collective ‘The Winachi Tribe’ Unveil Video for New Single ‘A Room With A Zoo’

November 10, 2016 XS Noize

‘A Room With A Zoo’ is the new single from Manchester Soul collective The Winachi Tribe, a band that are firmly on the ascendant. This trajectory is marked by the ten minute short film which […]

DEACON BLUE To Play Belfast in November
Live Reviews

Live Review: Deacon Blue – Belfast Waterfront, 10 Nov 2016

November 10, 2016 XS Noize

Deacon Blue returned to a packed crowd last night at Belfast’s Waterfront venue. They are riding on the recent success and commercial renaissance of their brand new album “Believers” which saw the band achieve their […]

Live Review: Jimmy Eat World – Limelight 8th November 2016
Live Reviews

Live Review: Jimmy Eat World – Limelight 8th November 2016

November 9, 2016 Fionn Crossan

2016 saw the return of rock band Jimmy Eat World to the Belfast Limelight stage, having last played there in 2013 in support of the album Damage. This time around the band were promoting their […]

White Lies Announce Feb & March 2017 UK Headline Tour
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White Lies Announce Feb & March 2017 UK Headline Tour

November 9, 2016 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming public demand, White Lies have today announced a headline UK tour next year which includes a major homecoming show at London’s Troxy on 4th March 2017. Tickets go on general sale at […]

Track of the Day: Rachel Mason - 'Heart Explodes'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Rachel Mason – ‘Heart Explodes’

November 9, 2016 XS Noize

Los Angeles-based Cleopatra Records and artist-run cassette label Practical Records present Rachel Mason ‘Heart Explodes’, the second single from the forthcoming ‘Das Ram’ album, which has premiered in The Big Takeover and initially shown at […]

Robbie Williams Announces 2017 European Stadium Tour with Special Guests Erasure
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Robbie Williams Announces 2017 European Stadium Tour with Special Guests Erasure

November 8, 2016 XS Noize

At a press conference in London today, Robbie Williams announced his highly anticipated 2017 European stadium tour. Twenty-nine shows in eighteen countries are announced, including a Dublin concert at Aviva Stadium on Saturday 17 June. […]

Richard Ashcroft shares video for new single ‘Out Of My Body’
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Richard Ashcroft shares video for new single ‘Out Of My Body’

November 8, 2016 XS Noize

‘Out Of My Body’ is the latest single from ‘These People’, the Top 3 album from Richard Ashcroft which also includes the singles ‘Hold On’, ‘They Don’t Own Me’ & ‘This Is How It Feels’. […]

SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC album set for release on 11th November 2016 1
Album Reviews

Album Review: Simple Minds – Acoustic

November 7, 2016 Lori Gava

It is hard to believe that the band Simple Minds is standing on the edge of clocking in 40 years in the music business. It seems like only yesterday the band led by best friends […]

Deacon Blue new studio album, ‘Believers’ sees the band achieve highest chart position in 22 years.
News

Deacon Blue new studio album, ‘Believers’ sees the band achieve highest chart position in 22 years.

November 7, 2016 XS Noize

Deacon Blue further their huge creative and commercial renaissance with the success of their brand new studio album, ‘Believers’ which sees the band achieve their highest chart position in 22 years. The album entered the […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce extensive UK ACOUSTIC TOUR for spring 2017

November 7, 2016 XS Noize

On 11th November, Simple Minds will release ‘Simple Minds Acoustic’ via Caroline International. To celebrate the album release, Simple Minds will be taking to the road to perform their career spanning collection of songs acoustically […]

#22: XS Noize Music Podcast: Super Furry Animals Guitarist 'Bunf' talks 'Fuzzy Logic' 1
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#22: XS Noize Music Podcast: Super Furry Animals Guitarist ‘Bunf’ talks ‘Fuzzy Logic’

November 6, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #22 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Super Furry Animals Guitarist Huw ‘Bunf’ Bunford to talk about the reissue of […]

David Gray Announces Live Shows + New Greatest Hits Collection
New Music

David Gray – Shares video for ‘Enter Lightly’

November 4, 2016 XS Noize

David Gray today shared the video for new single ‘Enter Lightly’. Taken from Gray’s new album The Best Of, released last week through Kobalt Label Services/IHT Records, the video finds Gray – a former student […]

Track of the Day: Molly Warburton - The Way It Is
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Molly Warburton – The Way It Is

November 4, 2016 XS Noize

Molly Warburton and her band have been playing together for several years, channelling a variety of influences which range from Fleetwood Mac, Bombay Bicycle Club and Joan Armatrading to KT Tunstall. The band, made up […]

METALLICA to Perform at House of Vans London
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METALLICA to Perform at House of Vans London

November 4, 2016 XS Noize

Since opening its doors in 2014, House of Vans London has welcomed some of the biggest music acts in the world; 2016 follows suit, closing out the year with a show for the history books. […]

The Chemical Brothers release new track C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l
New Music

The Chemical Brothers release new track C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l

November 4, 2016 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have announced the release of a new track, C-h-e-m-i-c-a-l, which premiered last night as ‘Hottest Record’ on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. The track has been a favourite of the band’s live […]

Track of the Day: ARTBREAK - Polaroid in Paris
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: ARTBREAK – Polaroid in Paris

November 2, 2016 XS Noize

Artbreak write and record their music, create their videos and draw up their artwork from their South London base in Brixton. All their music is available on Spotify and free to download on Soundcloud. The […]

Album Review: Jimmy Eat World - Integrity Blues
Album Reviews

Album Review: Jimmy Eat World – Integrity Blues

November 2, 2016 Thomas S. Day

20 years after the release of Clarity, Jimmy Eat World return with their ninth studio album Integrity Blues. In their tenure they have been at the helm of the pop-punk and emo scenes which was […]

Classic Album: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
Classic Albums

Classic Album: U2 – The Unforgettable Fire

November 2, 2016 Lori Gava

In 1984 the four young men from Dublin who comprise U2 found they had come a long way in a relatively short period of time. With the release of their third album War in 1983, […]

Review: Sera - Rocks! EP
Album Reviews

Review: Sera – Rocks! EP

November 1, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Rocks! is a selection of the rockier tracks of Sera’s Little Girl LP. Locally, Sera is predominantly known for her folk edged, piano driven country music but this 6 track offering is that bit heavier […]

Album Review: Korn - The Serenity of Suffering
Album Reviews

Album Review: Korn – The Serenity of Suffering

November 1, 2016 Thomas S. Day

After 3 years the illustrious Korn return with their 12th studio album The Serenity of Suffering. The band has always been well received and in spite of changes in line-up and personal issues over the […]

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