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        • Jack White
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          Jack White announces 2026 UK & Ireland tour with Belfast Telegraph Building date

          April 9, 2026

          Jack White has today announced plans for a wide-ranging 2026 headline tour. White and his band will also cross the Atlantic for a series of shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including a night […]

          Nerina Pallot
          News

          Nerina Pallot announces Royal Albert Hall show and first ‘Best Of’ album

          April 9, 2026

          The BRIT and Ivor Novello nominee Nerina Pallot is in the midst of an organic resurgence. Building a powerful personal connection directly with fans led to her selling out the London Palladium in 2024 – […]

          Babyshambles
          News

          Babyshambles bring the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ to Belfast’s Limelight

          April 9, 2026

          After eleven long years Babyshambles returned to the stage for the ‘Dandy Hooligan Tour’ at the end of 2025. The tour coincided with the 20th anniversary release of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded debut album Down […]

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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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY - 'Sentimental and Monday'
New Music

HOLY HOLY Release track ‘History’ from Upcoming Album ‘When the Storms Would Come’ – (Video)

September 28, 2015 XS Noize

HOLY HOLY are releasing track ‘History’ from their debut album, ‘When The Storms Would Come’. The album follows the release of ‘The Pacific EP. ‘When The Storms Would Come’ was released last month in Australia, where […]

Listen to 'MONEY AS DEBT' from OFFICIAL BURNT TOAST released 2nd November
New Music

Listen to ‘MONEY AS DEBT’ from OFFICIAL BURNT TOAST released 2nd November

September 28, 2015 XS Noize

Official Burnt Toast are Adrian Lawrence, Patrick Luke and Abrar Hafiz. Based in East London the trio produce spoken word, hip hop and punk, described by Luke Hannam (Gramme / Emperors New Clothes) as “an […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD - 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE' ÒRAN MÓR SESSION VIDEO
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE’ ÒRAN MÓR SESSION VIDEO

September 28, 2015 XS Noize

Scotland’s The Twilight Sad share their Òran Mór version of ‘Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave’ for the first time. It’s drawn from the band’s Òran Mór Session LP. The sparse, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: KURT VILE - B'LIEVE I'M GOIN DOWN
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: KURT VILE – B’LIEVE I’M GOIN DOWN

September 27, 2015 Marty Clarke

The constant hit maker that is Kurt Vile follows up his fantastic Wakin on a Pretty Daze with a collection of songs that sees him going back to basics somewhat. With less of the experimentalism […]

ALBUM REVIEW: YOUTH LAGOON - SAVAGE HILLS BALLROOM
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: YOUTH LAGOON – SAVAGE HILLS BALLROOM

September 27, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

I can hear the elitist critics up in arms now; “This is not Youth Lagoon!?” In many ways they’re right. If you’re expecting the same spacey, synth heavy, dream pop that the Boise raised, one-man-show […]

WASTING AWAY AND WONDERING –  TEENAGE DREAMS AT A CARDIFF RECORD STORE
Features

WASTING AWAY AND WONDERING – TEENAGE DREAMS AT A CARDIFF RECORD STORE

September 27, 2015 Sandra Blemster

Back in the 1980s a shy teenage girl dressed in black and a burgundy beret could be found whiling away her time in a certain record store upstairs at Cardiff Market. That teenager was me […]

WIN: tickets to see The Prodigy in Belfast's Odyssey Arena on December 1st 2015
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see THE PRODIGY / PUBLIC ENEMY in Belfast’s SSE ARENA on December 1st 2015

September 26, 2015 XS Noize

On December 1st 2015 The Prodigy take their journey to Belfast’s SSE Arena in support of their latest album ‘The Day Is My Enemy. They will be joined by Hip Hop legends Public Enemy.  We have […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS - Chasing Yesterday
New Music

Listen to David Holmes Rework a track from Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds ‘ Where The City Meets The Sky’remix album

September 25, 2015 XS Noize

‘Where The City Meets The Sky: Chasing Yesterday: The Remixes’ is out today! Featuring selected album tracks reworked by the likes of Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve, Andrew Weatherall, Psychemagik, 3D from Massive Attack and more… […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN BACK - HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH (Video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: BROKEN BACK – HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH (Video)

September 25, 2015 holly mason

What I would call the french George Ezra mixed with Vance Joy, Broken Back has displayed emotions in a fun child like astronaut themed music video. The ‘Happiest Man On Earth’ singer Jérôme Fagnet has […]

BROKEN BELLS - unveil previously unreleased track "It's That Talk Again", listen
New Music

BROKEN BELLS – unveil previously unreleased track “It’s That Talk Again”, listen

September 24, 2015 XS Noize

Broken Bells have unveiled “It’s That Talk Again”, a previously unreleased track from the After the Disco recording sessions. Listen to “It’s That Talk Again” below. Also following a lengthy 2014 world tour that hopscotched […]

CHVRCHES - SHARE VIDEO FOR "LEAVE A TRACE"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – EVERY OPEN EYE

September 24, 2015 David McElroy

Chvrches arrival on the music scene in 2013 was a wonderful thing. Their debut, The Bones of What You Believe, was one of the finest electronic pop albums since the Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Behaviour’, and […]

THE LEMONHEADS - TO TOUR THE UK IN OCTOBER
Gigs

THE LEMONHEADS – UK TOUR STARTS NEXT WEEK

September 24, 2015 XS Noize

The Lemonheads’ UK tour kicks-off in Birmingham next Thursday (1st October). The shows will be their first in over 3 years and follow a recent sold-out solo tour by Evan Dando. The line-up will feature […]

SUEDE - Release 'Dog Man Star' - 20th Anniversary Live At The Royal Albert Hall set
New Music

SUEDE – REVEAL BRAND NEW TRACK ‘OUTSIDERS’ (Video)

September 24, 2015 XS Noize

Suede reveal brand new track ‘Outsiders’, backed by the second trailer for the film ‘Night Thoughts’. The video features hypnotic, super-slo mo visuals taken from the film which accompany their new album ‘Night Thoughts’. Suede […]

FRANKIE COSMOS - DEBUTS NEW SINGLE "SAND" - listen
Gigs

FRANKIE COSMOS – DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “SAND” – listen

September 24, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over for fans of Frankie Cosmos, she’s back with new music in the form of a brand new EP titled Fit Me In, coming out November 13th on Bayonet Records. The first […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BARNS COURTNEY - GLITTER and GOLD 2
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: BARNS COURTNEY – GLITTER and GOLD

September 24, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

This writer was first made aware of Barns Courtney at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles when he played an early set on July 2, 2015, the day after opening for Elle King at the […]

INTERVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS in BELFAST 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS in BELFAST

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods are an English post-punk/hip hop duo based in Nottingham, composed of vocalist Jason Williamson and musician Andrew Robert Lindsay Fearn (since 2012). The duo has released several albums to critical acclaim. Their most […]

WOLF ALICE -  REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'BROS' - Listen
Gigs

London newcomer NAO remixes Wolf Alice’s ‘Bros’ – listen

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

With Wolf Alice now midway through their biggest UK tour – which culminates this Saturday (26th) with a sold out homecoming show at London’s infamous Brixton Academy – the foursome are today sharing a remix […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
Gigs

CITY AND COLOUR – reveal lyric video for new track ‘If I Should Go Before You’

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer City and Colour (aka Dallas Green), has revealed another Instant Grat track, ‘If I Should Go Before You’, from his brand new debut album of the same name, released worldwide […]

GIRLS NAMES: Unveil epic new track 'ZERO TRIPTYCH' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: GIRLS NAMES – ‘I WAS YOU’ – Listen

September 23, 2015 XS Noize

With their new album, Arms Around a Vision, just around the corner (it’s out Oct 2nd via the ever-reliable Tough Love Records), today Belfast’s Girls Names reveal the record’s mesmerising finale, ‘I Was You’. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: NEW ORDER - MUSIC COMPLETE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NEW ORDER – MUSIC COMPLETE

September 22, 2015 David McElroy

Firstly, a couple of New Order confessions. I’ve never been that upset about New Order carrying on without Pete Hook. Their live shows in 2012 were re-energised, hugely enjoyable and didn’t actually miss him. The […]

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