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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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          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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BILLY BIBBY is Back: Former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist embarks upon a new musical journey 5
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BILLY BIBBY is Back: Former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist embarks upon a new musical journey

July 6, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

From 2007 to summer 2014 Billy Bibby was lead guitar for Catfish and the Bottlemen, gigging his way across the UK, and occasionally abroad, helping to build the loyal, grass roots fan base that would […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
New Music

The ENEMY – announce 4th Album ‘It’s Automatic’ and UK Tour Dates

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

THE ENEMY return to WARNER Records, with whom they released their debut album, in 2007, to release their eagerly anticipated 4th studio album. All previous three Albums have charted in the Top Ten, with debut […]

COURTNEY BARNETT - TO OPEN FOR BLUR AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL & MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT – TO OPEN FOR BLUR AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL & MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett continues to set the music world alight with her debut album Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit which is out now, and there are no signs of her slowing […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MAN & THE ECHO - 'All Right'
Gigs

MAN & THE ECHO – share video for their new single – ‘All Right’

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

Man & The Echo recently announced their new single “All Right”, which is available to download now. The Warrington based band signed to legendary A&R man James Endeacott’s rejuvenated 1965 label in November 2014. ‘All […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) share ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’, the lead single from forthcoming album ‘WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW…

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) will release ‘Double Trouble’ on 21st August on 10” vinyl. It’s the lead single from their forthcoming 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’, which is released on 4th September […]

MILLTOWN BROTHERS - TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM - Listen to track
Gigs

MILLTOWN BROTHERS – to release new album & single

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

The Milltown Brothers are set to make their eagerly awaited return with the release of a new album on Stanley Records on the 31ST of July 2015. ‘Long Road’, their fourth studio record and the […]

Welsh indie/synth-pop band CUT RIBBONS announce debut album
New Music

Welsh indie/synth-pop band CUT RIBBONS announce debut album

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

Welsh indie-pop dreamers Cut Ribbons have announced the release of their debut album We Want To Watch Something We Loved Burn, released August 21st via Kissability Pre-order now. The band are also streaming the video […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: GO FIASCO - MASTER CRIME
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: GO FIASCO – MASTER CRIME

July 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following their seriously heavy gigging schedule, and described by Alan McGee (Creation Records) as “An amazing band” the name GO FIASCO has become synonymous with heavy and serious “Sludge-Pop.” The Liverpool based 4 piece come […]

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion
Interviews

INTERVIEW: MARK GARDENER talks new record with ROBIN GUTHRIE and Ride reunion

July 5, 2015 XS Noize

Shoegaze veterans Mark Gardener and Robin Guthrie have released their latest collaboration, the excellent new album ‘Universal Road’, I caught up with Mark Gardener recently to hear all about it.   How did the album with Robin Guthrie […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ROBIN GUTHRIE AND MARK GARDENER - UNIVERSAL ROAD
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ROBIN GUTHRIE AND MARK GARDENER – UNIVERSAL ROAD

July 5, 2015 Lori Gava

Robin Guthrie and Mark Gardener, Two storied musicians from the seminal bands UK bands Cocteau Twins and Ride, have collaborated on the release of Universal Road. Each artist brings a life time of musical experience […]

TITUS ANDRONICUS - share six-track 'The Magic Morning' video; from new album, The Most Lamentable Tragedy
Gigs

TITUS ANDRONICUS – share six-track ‘The Magic Morning’ video; from new album, The Most Lamentable Tragedy

July 4, 2015 XS Noize

With its release still 37 days away, The Most Lamentable Tragedy by Titus Andronicus  is already the most feverishly discussed rock and roll record of 2015. “The open-hearted response to TMLT has opened my own […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces Autumn UK Tour Details
Gigs

LUCY ROSE – Shares Interactive Video for ‘Till The End’ – Watch

July 4, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her new album ‘Work It Out’ (out 6th July on Columbia), Lucy Rose has shared an interactive video for one of the album’s stand out tracks ‘Till The End’. In […]

THE BLUETONES - Make welcome live return
Gigs

THE BLUETONES – Make welcome live return

July 4, 2015 XS Noize

The Bluetones make a welcome return to the live forum with their first tour in four years that starts on 16th September at Leeds 02 Academy and culminates on 27th at Bristol’s 02 Academy and […]

OBERHOFER - shares "White Horse Black River" from new album
New Music

OBERHOFER – shares “White Horse Black River” from new album

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

New York based musician Oberhofer recently announced his forthcoming record and shared the first single “Memory Remains”. Now comes the next track, the equally epic “White Horse Black River”, premiering today at Consequence of Sound. […]

SUIS LA LUNE - premiere new single 'Different Perspective' - Listen
New Music

SUIS LA LUNE – premiere new single ‘Different Perspective’ – Listen

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

On 15th November 2014 Swedish screamo four-piece Suis La Lune went back into the studio to begin recording a new 4 track EP for release next year. The band headed into Henning’s (guitarist/vocalist) basement to […]

KAJOULE - release medieval 'Glue' video - Watch
New Music

KAJOULE – release medieval ‘Glue’ video – Watch

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

Nottingham alt-rock trio Kagoule have premiered their new music video for the track ‘Glue’. The tongue-in-cheek, medieval-themed video was filmed with director Katia Ganfield (VINCE KIDD, LOYLE CARNER, TĀLĀ, VUVUVULTURES) at Rickney Farm and Grubbs […]

ALDEN PENNER streams 'Canada in Space' EP in full! - listen here
Album Reviews

REVIEW: ALDEN PENNER – CANADA IN SPACE EP

July 3, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Former Unicorn’s member Alden Penner released his debut EP  Canada in Space on 29th June. It bears little resemblance to the former’s efforts but is it any good? Well, honestly? Sorry Alden, but I just don’t like […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPRING KING - 'CITY' - Listen
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: SPRING KING – ‘CITY’ – Listen

July 3, 2015 XS Noize

With spring giving way to summer at long last, raucous Manchester four-piece Spring King have welcomed the season in style, gaining the first ever play on Zane Lowe’s long-awaited Apple Music / Beats1 worldwide radio […]

YEARS & YEARS - set to release debut album and announce UK tour
Gigs

YEARS & YEARS – set to release debut album and announce UK tour

July 2, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of announcing full details of their debut album and a brand new single ‘Shine’, Years & Years are now share details of their biggest UK tour to date for October. 2015 […]

REVIEW: MEEQ - INHERIT REBIRTH EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: MEEQ – INHERIT REBIRTH EP

July 2, 2015 Lori Gava

Sometimes in the crazy music world of post record industry dominance we find worthy musical projects are given short shift and allowed to fade into the ether. Some genres are more susceptible to this phenomena […]

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