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        • Picture This
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          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
          News

          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

          Fugees
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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 […]

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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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Glasgow's ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some 'Silver Dust' over Xmas: Debut single
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Glasgow’s ELARA CALUNA sprinkle some ‘Silver Dust’ over Xmas: Debut single

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘Silver Dust’ is the debut single from Glasgow’s elara caluna – comprising songwriters Benedict Salter and Kitty Hall. The single is released on 18th December on 7’’ Vinyl, with etched artwork, and is limited to […]

TANITA TIKARAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE’
New Music

TANITA TIKARAM ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE’

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Multi million selling British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram will be returning with new album ‘Closer To the People’ on 11th March 2016 through earmusic. Tanita’s distincitve voice and superlative songwriting saw her rise to worldwide acclaim […]

ROO PANES reveals 'The Original' video & announces live dates
Gigs

ROO PANES reveals ‘The Original’ video & announces live dates

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

‘The Original’ is the second track to be revealed from Roo Panes’ sophomore album ‘Paperweights’, which is released on 4th March. Out now, ‘The Original’ has picked up plays from Lauren Laverne at 6Music and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE - 'Voices' Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – SONG TO THE SIREN

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is back with a new single ‘Song To The Siren’, a cover version pays homage to one of their favorite compositions, written by Tim Buckey, therein presenting a delicious pre-holiday gift for […]

SNOW GHOSTS: New single 'The Hunted' featured on new 'X-Men - Apocalypse' Trailer
New Music

SNOW GHOSTS: New single ‘The Hunted’ featured on new ‘X-Men – Apocalypse’ Trailer

December 15, 2015 XS Noize

Snow Ghosts’ new single ‘The Hunted’ is available now on Houndstooth. The track originally appeared on their critically acclaimed debut album ‘A Small Murmuration’ and it has been chosen for the new ‘X-Men Apocalypse’ film […]

ST. LUCIA TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘MATTER’ IN JANUARY
New Music

ST. LUCIA TO RELEASE BRAND NEW ALBUM ‘MATTER’ IN JANUARY

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

St. Lucia will release brand new album, ‘Matter’, on January 29 2016. The album was produced by bandleader Jean-Philip Grobler along with Chris Zane (Passion Pit, The Walkmen). The album was primarily recorded on a […]

THE MICRODANCE reveal video for 'We Meet In Dreams'
New Music

THE MICRODANCE reveal video for ‘We Meet In Dreams’

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

The Microdance have revealed the video for their latest single ‘We Meet In Dreams’ taken from their explosively atmospheric debut album New Waves Of Hope. The video is a humorous ‘Mario 64’ inspired parody set […]

Irelands finest, THE CORONAS, play the ULSTER HALL, BELFAST this SUNDAY.
Gigs

Irelands finest, THE CORONAS, play the ULSTER HALL, BELFAST this SUNDAY.

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest and best loved rock bands and make a welcome return to Belfast on Sunday 20th December. The Coronas hurtled into 2015 with a sold out show at the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JENNIE VEE - "REAL EYES"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JENNIE VEE – “REAL EYES”

December 14, 2015 XS Noize

“Real Eyes”, the third single from Jennie Vee’s stunning debut album SPYING, is a song drenched in melancholy and longing. She says “I set the scene in the first verse with the imagery of a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ROB BRAVERY - BROOM CUPBOARD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROB BRAVERY – ESQUE

December 13, 2015 Lori Gava

The end of the year release list is commonly a bit of a desert when it comes to noteworthy original entries. The usual year end list is comprised mostly of re release deluxe boxed sets […]

MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR 1
Features

MUSIC IS MAGIC: MYSTERY SKULLS CONJURES ART FOR THE DANCEFLOOR

December 13, 2015 Ari Rosenschein

It’s a predictably rainy night on Seattle’s Capitol Hill and a brony is loose inside Chop Suey. The pegasister wears a full My Little Pony costume à la the character actors who wander through Disneyland. […]

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: A chat with THE HALF EARTH

December 12, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Indie Electro-pop songster The Half Earth, was kind enough to have XSNoize’s Tom Day along for a chat before his EP Launch on 29th October. Read on to find out more about “Confidence is Bliss”, […]

Listen to 'Plastic Ocean' the latest track from SUGARMEN
New Music

SUGARMEN unveil video to latest single ‘PLASTIC OCEAN’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Sugarman have unveiled the video to their latest single ‘Plastic Ocean’ watch below. 2015 has been a huge year for Sugarmen. The band played two Hyde Park shows with The Who and Blur, as well […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA - ‘BEASTS’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: FAITALA – ‘BEASTS’

December 11, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based three-piece, FAITALA are set to release their debut single on Tiny Records on the 11th of December 2015. ‘Beasts’ produced with Tom Lonsbrough (Paper Recordings) and sees the band take on a more […]

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for 'Lover Come Back'
New Music

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Lover Come Back’

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The official music video for City and Colour’s ‘Lover Come Back’ created by acclaimed music video director, Michael Maxxis, premiered yesterday at Wall Street Journal’s Speakeasy. The video – shot in Mississippi – sees a […]

FORTY FOUR HOURS - share video for new track 'Only Just Holding On'- watch
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FORTY FOUR HOURS – share video for new track ‘Only Just Holding On’- watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born alternative trio FORTY FOUR HOURS, will release their new EP ‘Only Just Holding On’ on January 22nd 2016. This release is a radical left turn from the bands earlier material. “If anything, this […]

JAMIE HEWLETT'S "THE SUGGESTIONISTS" EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
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JAMIE HEWLETT’S “THE SUGGESTIONISTS” EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

November saw the the unveiling of “The Suggestionists”, the first ever art exhibition from renowned artist and designer Jamie Hewlett, at the Saatchi Gallery. Presenting three brand new bodies of work, “The Suggestionists” reveals an […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
New Music

THE JEZABELS’ share new video ‘Come Alive’ – Watch

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Jezabels’ have shared the haunting animated video for their new single ‘Come Alive’? ‘Come Alive’ is the first track to be taken from Synthia, the dark Australian synth-pop collective’s upcoming third album, due for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO - I Don't Give A F*ck What You Reckon
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO – I Don’t Give A F*ck What You Reckon

December 10, 2015 XS Noize

The Warrington based band Man & The Echo are back with ‘I Don’t Give A Fuck What You Reckon’, another sharp and witty lyric, this time taking aim at modern society in the digital age. […]

SENNEN - EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60'S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT
New Music

SENNEN – EXPOSE ULTRA-HAPPY 60’S AIRLINE ADS IN NEW VIDEO FOR AUTOPILOT

December 9, 2015 XS Noize

Inspired by Douglas Coupland’s iconic novel ‘Girlfriend in a Coma’, the new single from Sennen, ‘Autopilot’, builds on subtle hypnotic layers before exploding into a wall of noise and confusion. Amidst layers of flashing imagery […]

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