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        • Jack White
          News

          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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Pa Sheehy
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PA SHEEHY announces headline Belfast show at The Empire on 8th December 2024

July 23, 2024 XS Noize

Former Walking On Cars frontman Pa Sheehy has just announced a 21-date tour across Europe. The Irish wordsmith is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album. An artist at the peak of […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard share new track & 15 min mini-documentary

July 23, 2024 XS Noize

Earlier this month, the ever-restless King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced their 26th album, Flight b741, out August 9th via their own p(doom) records. Today, the group shared their new single, “Hog Calling Contest,” […]

Yannis & The Yaw
News

Yannis & The Yaw share ‘Rain Can’t Reach Us’ ft Tony Allen

July 22, 2024 XS Noize

Uniting the genre-blurring drumming skills of the late, legendary drummer Tony Allen with a fresh perspective on the songwriting flair of Foals’ frontman Yannis Philippakis, the Yannis & The Yaw project has become one of […]

Kasabian
Gigs

KASABIAN announce Dublin 3Arena show with special guests The Streets

July 22, 2024 XS Noize

Following a wild, triumphant month that saw the release of their brand new studio album Happenings, a truly euphoric secret set at Glastonbury’s Woodsies Stage, and a celebratory hometown headliner at Leicester’s Victoria Park, today […]

Coldplay
Features

Coldplay’s Chris Martin: How he became famous, breaking into music, love life, and current world tour

July 21, 2024 XS Noize

Born as Christopher Anthony John Martin on March 2, 1977, in Exeter, Devon, England, Chris Martin is the eldest of five children – to an accountant father and a Zimbabwean mother who was a music […]

Daybreakers
News

Dance music producers DAYBREAKERS team up with rock band RADIO COMPANY for new single “Quarter To (Remix)”

July 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today signifies an exciting blend in the music industry as dance music producers Daybreakers introduce their latest collaboration with rock musicians Radio Company, “Quarter To (Remix)”. Daybreakers have radically transformed Radio Company’s original track ‘Quarter […]

Rammstein
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Rammstein in Gelsenkirchen

July 19, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary German industrial metal band, Rammstein are currently embarking on their seventh concert tour in support of their widely acclaimed 2019 album – ‘Zeit’. The tour kicked off on May 11 in the Czech Republic […]

THESCRIPT
News

THE SCRIPT share their latest single ‘At Your Feet’ from their new album ‘Satellites’

July 19, 2024 XS Noize

Having just been honoured with a BRITs Billion Award in honour of a billion domestic streams (part of a global total of 10 billion+), The Script now share their latest single, ‘At Your Feet’. It’s […]

Humanist - On the Edge of a Lost and Lonely World
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Humanist – On the Edge of a Lost and Lonely World

July 19, 2024 Amanda Stock

On the Edge of a Lost and Lonely World is the second album to be released by Humanist – a big, ambitious recording project orchestrated by multi-instrumentalist/guitarist/songwriter and producer Rob Marshall. Like its self-titled 2020 […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

SABRINA CARPENTER announces the UK/European leg of her highly-anticipated Short n’ Sweet Tour

July 18, 2024 XS Noize

Sabrina Carpenter has today announced the UK/European leg of her wildly-anticipated Short n’ Sweet Tour. Short n’ Sweet Tour kicks off this September, with its 33 North American arena dates selling out immediately. Sabrina Carpenter […]

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Co-branding: Music Marketing’s Secret

July 18, 2024 XS Noize

Marketing can seem indistinguishable from magic. The pursuit of the perfect campaign has taken its practitioners down some strange tracks. For instance, the sweet brand Skittles once made a musical dedicated to how much advertising […]

She Drew The Gun
News

She Drew The Gun announces new album ‘Howl’

July 18, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun has announced that her new album, Howl, will be released on Friday, November 15th, via Submarine Cat Records. Alongside this, her album tour dates have been announced for early 2025.  Howl […]

On the Fast Track: Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’
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TOM MEIGHAN announces new album ‘Roadrunner’ & shares new single ‘White Lies’

July 18, 2024 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN announces his new album, Roadrunner, to be released on September 13th on Blue Rocket Records. Today, he shares his new single, ‘White Lies.’ He will tour the UK this autumn. Last year, Tom […]

Elliot James Reay
News

ELLIOT JAMES REAY channels the sound of Elvis and Roy Orbison on his debut single ‘I Think They Call This Love’

July 18, 2024 XS Noize

Meet Elliot James Reay, a young artist who channels the timeless sounds of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Billy Fury for the present day. After organically building 3 million followers and hundreds of millions of […]

Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Boudreaux – The Faster I Run

July 18, 2024 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon-based producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Jessica Boudreaux has released her album, The Faster I Run, a 12-track collection of indie rock. Known as the singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Summer Cannibals, after the band […]

P!nk
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Pink at Borussia-Park

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

From the MPHArena in Stuttgart to Die Fohlen, Monchengladbach, the flamboyant and energetic pop star, P!nk,  continues her Summer Carnival Tour, in support of her ninth studio album, ‘TRUSTFALL’. The album was released on February […]

Dougie Payne - Travis
Podcast

Dougie Payne of Travis discusses new album ‘L.A. Times’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #187 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Dougie Payne from Travis about their new album L.A. Times. Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with their […]

Wings Of Desire July 2024 (c) Charlotte Patmore
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UK dream-pop duo WINGS OF DESIRE release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

Gritty UK dream-pop duo Wings of Desire – AKA James Taylor and Chloe Little – release new single ‘Forgive & Forget’. It’s taken from the previously announced new EP Shut Up & Listen, which is out […]

She Drew The Gun
News

She Drew The Gun shares new single ‘Nothing Lasts’

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun has today shared her brand-new single ‘Nothing Lasts’ via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Nothing Lasts’ opens with icy synths and then leads into sparse beats before opening up into a brilliant, emotional […]

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9 of the best-selling albums of all time

July 16, 2024 XS Noize

The music industry boasts an array of musical icons whose timeless music has transcended various decades and generations. Their enduring appeal underscores the universal language of music, uniting people across diverse cultures and tastes. Whether […]

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