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        • Freya Ridings
          News

          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
          News

          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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IN FOCUS// THE CORONAS AT THE ULSTER HALL BELFAST 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// THE CORONAS AT THE ULSTER HALL BELFAST

January 3, 2016 Bernie McAllister

Bernie Mcallister was on hand to capture The Coronas at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 20th December.        

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XS NOIZE – ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2015

December 28, 2015 XS Noize

Hi, every week I have to coax the XS Noize writers away from listening to the latest Justin Bieber and One Direction albums to listen to some decent stuff to keep the music police away […]

REFUSED announce UK/EU tour for 2016
Gigs

REFUSED announce UK/EU tour for 2016

December 23, 2015 XS Noize

Iconic Swedish avant-punk rock band Refused will be touring throughout Europe in February, March and April 2016. The tour will include the headlining shows, as well as three festivals: Swedish West Coast Riot Festival in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SHELTER - THIS MUST BE LOVE
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SHELTER – THIS MUST BE LOVE

December 23, 2015 Chris Snoddon

Forward from the release of their debut electro album Emerge, Rob Bradley and Mark Bebb of Shelter have kept themselves occupied in the studio concentrating on a new collection of songs due out next year, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CAGE THE ELEPHANT – TELL ME I’M PRETTY
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CAGE THE ELEPHANT – TELL ME I’M PRETTY

December 22, 2015 Sandra Blemster

Somewhere along the line I’ve missed this band. How so? I must have had my back turned. However I’m glad I’ve discovered them. Tell Me I’m Pretty is the fourth album from Kentucky based rock […]

A Conversation with Godfather of Punk TERRI HOOLEY 2
Interviews

A Conversation with Godfather of Punk TERRI HOOLEY

December 22, 2015 XS Noize

Terri Hooley is a legend among the Belfast music community and beyond. During Northern Ireland’s troubled dark times Terri Hooley’s Good Vibrations record shops and label survived in countless locations around the city, selling and […]

HERON OBLIVION - announce debut album on Sub Pop
New Music

HERON OBLIVION – announce debut album on Sub Pop

December 22, 2015 XS Noize

Pastoral pummel. Listening to Heron Oblivion’s album feels like sitting in a lovely meadow in the shadow of a dam that’s gonna heave-ho’ any minute. Members of this new San Francisco combo have put in […]

REVIEW: HABITATS - JUNGLES EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: HABITATS – JUNGLES EP

December 21, 2015 Ari Rosenschein

If the new tropicalia movement began with Beck’s underappreciated 1998 track of the same name, it finally reached critical mass in 2015. Of late, everyone from Justin Bieber to Coldplay’s Chris Martin has dipped their […]

SAUROPOD - share new track 'HEADPHONES' + announce debut album 'ROARING AT THE STORM' due 22nd
New Music

SAUROPOD – share new track ‘HEADPHONES’ + announce debut album ‘ROARING AT THE STORM’ due 22nd

December 21, 2015 XS Noize

After recently unveiling their, fierce grunge-punk trio Sauropod are excited to announce news of their debut album ‘Roaring at the Storm’ due Jan 22nd via Riot Factory. The band have shared new track ‘Headphones’ from […]

VELCRO HOOKS share their unhinged new video for ‘Severin The Mind’
New Music

VELCRO HOOKS share their unhinged new video for ‘Severin The Mind’

December 21, 2015 XS Noize

Having recently unveiled the raw and fuzz-laden ‘Severin The Mind’, Bristol’s Velcro Hooks have released its unhinged new visuals, available to watch now below. The track, out January 15th via Howling Owl, is the first […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BEATKIND - ‘Undergrowth’ feat. Sean Bradford
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BEATKIND – ‘Undergrowth’ feat. Sean Bradford

December 21, 2015 XS Noize

Much vaunted Cologne production duo BEATKIND (Sam Freeze & Mo Digital) debut their anticipated new single ‘Undergrowth’ featuring the vocal talents of rising Texas star Sean Bradford via fêted house label Hedonism Music on 22nd […]

REV REV REV SHARE 'CATCHING A BUZZ' VIDEO
New Music

REV REV REV release second album ‘Des fleurs magiques bourdonnaient’ in Feb

December 21, 2015 XS Noize

Two years after the release of self-titled debut album, whose single ‘Catching a Buzz / Blue on Red’ was championed by the likes of Steve Lamacq, Rev Rev Rev give birth to their second LP, […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign 1
New Music

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

In the aftermath of the horrific and senseless terrorist attacks on Paris on November 13, 2015—in which so many innocent lives were taken at that evening’s Eagles Of Death Metal show at Le Bataclan—it was […]

PJ HARVEY returns with new album in 2016, watch film clip directed by Seamus Murphy
New Music

PJ HARVEY returns with new album in 2016, watch film clip directed by Seamus Murphy

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

PJ Harvey returns next year with a new record documenting a unique artistic journey, which took her to Kosovo, Afghanistan and Washington, D.C. The album was recorded during her month long residency at Somerset House, […]

HINDS - RELEASE VIDEO FOR "SAN DIEGO" WATCH NOW
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HINDS – RELEASE VIDEO FOR “SAN DIEGO” WATCH NOW

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

Hinds will release their stellar debut album Leave Me Alone on January 8th, and today the band shares an amazing, on-the-road video for “San Diego”. Capturing scenes of the fun-loving, Madrid-based four-piece on tour in […]

MONEY - Share new single, 'I'll Be The Night'  Taken from Suicide Songs, released January 1
Gigs

MONEY share ‘A Cocaine Christmas and an Alcoholic’s New Year’, taken from new album “Suicide Songs”

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

MONEY have shared a festive treat, in the form of a video for their alternative Christmas Carol, ‘A Cocaine Christmas and an Alcoholic’s New Year’. Songwriter Jamie Lee’s inspiration lies within the feeling of finding […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - FRUITION - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY – FRUITION – Watch Video

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

‘Fruition’ from Rob Bravery has a sparkling acoustic guitar and fully utilizes alternative folk stylings. The question asked by the track is do you fight the inevitable or give in and spare yourself the aggravation; […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PASSION FALLS - 'The Greatest Adventure'
New Music

PASSION FALLS reveal video for debut single ‘The Greatest Adventure’

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester 4 piece Passion Falls have unveiled the video for their debut new single ‘The Greatest Adventure’, ahead of the release of their debut EP of the same name on February 19th on MUK Records. […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
Gigs

Watch CHVRCHES recent performance on the James Cordon Show

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

CHVRCHES are having a busy holiday season having just completed a massive headlining tour of both the US and their native UK. The band is currently in the States for a string of shows including […]

WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY - to release new album - What Do People Do All Day?
New Music

WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY – to release new album – What Do People Do All Day?

December 17, 2015 XS Noize

Working for a Nuclear Free City have never been too concerned with genre. Since their debut release almost a decade ago they have danced around the constraints of genre, eschewing predictability and expectation in the […]

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