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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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ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy - Free Energy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy – Free Energy

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Dummy’s debut album, Mandatory Enjoyment, released in 2021, made an immediate impression. With a name like that, how could it not? Their unique blend of psychedelic textures and ambient tones captivated listeners, earning them support […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

Punk Icon JOHN LYDON Returns to the Road with His Spoken-Word Tour Across the UK and Ireland

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will discuss his unique and extraordinary career during a spoken-word tour of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The shows in Autumn 2025 will visit all parts of the British Isles […]

The War On Drugs
News

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce “Live Drugs Again” out 13th September

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The War On Drugs, announce Live Drugs Again, out next Friday, 13th September, via Super High Quality Records, and present a visualizer for the exhilarating live version of Lost in the Dream standout, “Burning.” Watch […]

New Order
News

NEW ORDER announce a new remastered set of formats for their album ‘Brotherhood’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made […]

Gavin Friday
News

GAVIN FRIDAY returns with ‘Ecce Homo’ – his first new solo album in 13 years

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday returns with details of his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo. Out 25th October via BMG, the new album – which was produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball […]

Future Islands
News

FUTURE ISLANDS release one-off single ‘Glimpse’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Baltimore’s Future Islands have shared a brand-new song, ‘Glimpse’, today. Recorded during the People Who Aren’t There Anymore sessions, ‘Glimpse’ focuses on a family home burning down and coming to terms with the physical and […]

Sister Ghost
News

Irish artist SISTER GHOST unveils her anthemic new single ‘I Bite Back’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of her highly-praised recent single “Dark Matter” released earlier this Summer, Irish artist Sister Ghost is now continuing the support for her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ with her anthemic new […]

Johnny Marr + the Healers
News

Listen To Unheard Johnny Marr + the Healers previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’, taken from the upcoming special edition release of the Johnny Marr + the Healers album Boomslang (Deluxe), is now available to listen to below. First released […]

The Jesus and Mary Chain
News

The Jesus and Mary Chain share the new single ‘Pop Seeds’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The Jesus and Mary Chain made a high-impact return with the critically adored ‘Glasgow Eyes’. Released via Fuzz Club, it debuted at #7 on the UK Official Album Chart and also shot […]

Blitz Vega
Podcast

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band […]

Shakira
Gigs

Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” World Tour: Dates, Venues and How to Get Tickets

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

The She-wolf has awoken from her hibernation and is ready to unite her pack. With her first global outing since 2018 and her catalogue of hits, Shakira is the storm her fans are prepared to […]

Medical Cannabis
Features 2

The Role of the Entertainment Industry in The Growing Medical Cannabis Industry

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

Following the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018, it has become quite popular among UK patients. According to the Cannabis Business Times, about 62,960 patients are expected to use the product by the end of […]

Flair
News

Glasgow’s FLAIR release haunting new single ‘Run Away’

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

For some bands, rebelling against their home forms the cornerstone of their voice; this isn’t the case for Flair. Born and raised in Glasgow, the city acts as a backdrop for all their music, proving […]

Frozemode - DEMODE 2
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Frozemode – DEMODE 2

September 3, 2024 Aaron Kavanagh

The London-based trio Frozemode has been making quite a stir since their 2020 formation. In their short career, the band has enjoyed extensive radio play and press and has played at the UK’s biggest festivals, […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS ’25 TOUR: Dates, Venues and How To Get Tickets

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

“The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” This is a statement from the band on their website after 15 years and much speculation […]

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 2, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Jungle, the electronic duo who clinched the 2024 BRIT Awards’ Group of the Year title, delivered a remarkable performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Originally slated as the headlining act for The Centenary Square […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announces an 18-date UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, and force of nature – announces an 18-date Brian Jonestown Massacre UK and Europe tour for January and February 2025. It is over […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Monday 4th November

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Writing songs and then touring the world with them is the dream for any singer-songwriter. That dream was what Ryan McMullan had been chasing for many years. The Portaferry native has a voice that can […]

Manic Street Preachers
News

Manic Street Preachers share new single ‘Decline & Fall’

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Manic Street Preachers release their first new music since ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’, which reached No 1 in the Official UK Album Charts in September 2021. ‘Decline & Fall’ is the first track to […]

Haircut One Hundred
News

HAIRCUT ONE HUNDRED share ‘The Unloving Plum’ – their first new music in 40 years

August 29, 2024 XS Noize

The original chapter of Haircut One Hundred beamed briefly yet brightly. They achieved the kind of success that they could have only dreamed of four UK Top 10 hits, all of which were definitive ‘80s […]

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