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        • LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
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          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 […]

          The Lilacs
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          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          White Denim
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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

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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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          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
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          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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
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          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS - THE OLDE WORLD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS – THE OLDE WORLD

August 23, 2015 Lori Gava

Michael Head will be releasing The Olde World, a companion album to his mythic The Magical World of the Strands on August 28th. The release is like a wine aged to perfection, this vintage contains […]

ENEMIES - premiere 'Play Fire' their first track in two years. (Video)
New Music

ENEMIES – premiere ‘Play Fire’ their first track in two years. (Video)

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Embark, Embrace’, Irish post-rock meets math-pop quartet Enemies are now set to return with their first new single in almost two years ‘Play Fire’. On the new […]

FOALS - Reveal new track 'Mountain At My Gates' - Listen
New Music

Listen to New Song from ‘Foals’ – ‘A Knife In The Ocean’

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Foals have unveiled yet another new track from their upcoming fourth album. ‘A Knife In The Ocean’ is the third song to be taken from their new record ‘What Went Down’. You can listen to […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUTURE ELEVATORS - 'MODERN WORLD'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: FUTURE ELEVATORS – ‘MODERN WORLD’

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

For the first single from Future Elevators self-titled debut, frontman Michael Shackelford found inspiration watching old episodes of Carl Sagan’s legendary documentary Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The celestial visuals—planets spinning in space, clusters of stars […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DEPARTMENT M - 'Bleak Technique' - Listen
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DEPARTMENT M – Stream ‘Bleak Technique’ B-Side ‘Long Way Into Your Heart’ – Listen

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Leeds duo, Department M, are pleased to be streaming ‘Long Way Into Your Heart’, the b-side from their new single ‘Bleak Technique’ which is out now on limited edition 7” vinyl via independent label Hide […]

AUGUST WELLS - To release 'Come On In Out Of That Night', 4th September
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AUGUST WELLS – To release ‘Come On In Out Of That Night’, 4th September

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

‘Come On In Out Of That Night’ is the new single by August Wells and will be released on Friday September 4th on FIFA records.A musical project formed in New York by Dublin native Ken […]

GLASGOW'S 'MEDICINE MEN' RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE 'LOWLANDS', (Video)
New Music

GLASGOW’S ‘MEDICINE MEN’ RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LOWLANDS’, (Video)

August 23, 2015 XS Noize

Glasgow’s Medicine Men return with a new single ‘Lowlands’, released on 4th September 2015 via This Feeling Records. The band already caused quite a stir with their debut single ‘Show What You’re Made Of’, released […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Hutchence Producer Danny Saber talks about new track 'Friction' 1
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LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER DANNY SABER TO WRITE COLUMN FOR XS NOIZE

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

“Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the music business? What happens in the studio? How do those magic tracks come to life? XSNoize are pleased to announce that we can now offer you […]

STEREOPHONICS announce new single, new album & V Festival headline slot for summer 2015
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STEREOPHONICS – announce ten date UK arena tour for December 2015

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

After their brilliant performance at T in the Park and a headline slot at V Festival to follow this weekend, Stereophonics announce ten UK arena dates for this December, including a show at London’s O2 […]

WOLF ALICE - Unveil Grindhouse Inspired ‘YOU’RE A GERM’ Video
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WOLF ALICE – Unveil Grindhouse Inspired ‘YOU’RE A GERM’ Video

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

Wolf Alice are today sharing the new video to current single ‘You’re A Germ’. Directed by Chris Grieder and inspired by b-movie and early grindhouse films, the clip captures the song’s whispered menace and the […]

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COURTNEY BARNETT – unveils new video as part of mysterious global teaser campaign

August 21, 2015 XS Noize

‘Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go To The Party’ is the new single from Courtney Barnett, already one of 2015’s most-talked about break – out stars. Shot 48 hours ago and directed by Jon […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
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THE CORONAS – To play Belfast Ulster Hall, Sunday 20th December

August 21, 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 […]

NO DEVOTION - release anthemic new single 'Permanent Sunlight'. Debut album out 25th September.
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: NO DEVOTION – PERMANENT SUNLIGHT

August 21, 2015 Fionn Crossan

No Devotion are back with their second single since last years “Stay”. ‘Permanent Sunlight’  pulls no punches.  The band formed with former members of  ‘LostProphets‘ and singer Geoff Rickley from American rock band ‘Thursday‘. This track comes […]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN
Video Spotlight

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST OF MANSUN

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. It was announced in […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FIDLAR - TOO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FIDLAR – TOO

August 20, 2015 Fionn Crossan

FIDLAR are the American garage punk band from Los Angeles. Since formation in 2009, the band have epitomised Party music. The band have yet to change up their sound massively, from their early EP’s like […]

HOTEI - to release debut international album 'Strangers' October 16th
Gigs

HOTEI – to release debut international album ‘Strangers’ October 16th

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

HOTEI has announced the release of his new album ‘Strangers’, the first international release of his stellar career on October 16th through Spinefarm Records. The album features an array of impressive guests including the godfather […]

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album - ‘Future Nostalgia’
New Music

THE SHEEPDOGS Announce New Album – ‘Future Nostalgia’

August 20, 2015 XS Noize

The Sheepdogs will release their third album Future Nostalgia on October 2nd, 2015 via Dine Alone Records (City and Colour, BRONCHO). The highly-anticipated collection, mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White) in Nashville, brings the band […]

EXCLUSIVE - TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 - 'Think Of The Sunshine' - Listen
Track Of The Day

EXCLUSIVE – TRACK OF THE DAY: HURRICANE #1 – ‘Think Of The Sunshine’ – Listen

August 20, 2015 Marty Clarke

Hurricane #1 formed in Oxford in 1996 by Andy Bell, formerly of Ride, and vocalist/guitarist Alex Lowe. The band also consisted of Will Pepper on Bass and Gareth Farmer on the sticks. They released their self-titled album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS - Rain River Sea
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MALPAS – Rain River Sea

August 20, 2015 Tommy Trujillo

I am a firm believer that all music is mood music and environment is a heavy factor. Pardon my brief moment of ignorance, but, as a native Californian, I’ve often pondered why it is that […]

WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album went to the top of the the Irish & UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the […]

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