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          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
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          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
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          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

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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
        • 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. […]

          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, […]

  • 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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GENGAHR RETURN WITH THEIR NEW SINGLE 'SHES A WITCH' - Listen
New Music

GENGAHR – “A Dream Outside” – The début album – Out 15th June

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Slated for a June 15th release through Transgressive Records, North London’s Gengahr will release their debut album A Dream Outside with new single ‘Heroine’ – their most immediate track to date and another glimpse at […]

CUT - ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE - ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES
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CUT – ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE – ‘THIS WAY THAT WAY + LIVE DATES

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Space-punk pioneers CuT are set to release a new single on, Camden based record shop label, Ra-Ra Rok Records on the 15th of June 2015. ‘This Way That Way’, self produced and engineered by Sean […]

OF MONSTERS AND MEN / Announce UK Tour + Share New Album Track 'I Of The Storm'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OF MONSTERS AND MEN – ‘Empire’

May 15, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men are pleased to announce details of a new single. ‘Empire’ is available from today, impacting on the 15th June, following the release of the Icelandic band’s second album, ‘Beneath the Skin’, […]

WHITE BIRCHES RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND MANIFESTO!
New Music

WHITE BIRCHES – Release “You Will Find A Fire” – Retro arcade game music video!

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

As a final touch to their acclaimed and newly released debut album, Sweden’s White Birches releases a fantastic retro arcade game music video for the track “You Will Find A Fire”! The video was made […]

LONDON NEWCOMERS 'PALACE' TO SUPPORT JAMIE T
Gigs

PALACE – PREMIERE ‘KILORAN’ VIDEO AHEAD OF FESTIVAL DATES

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

London-based Palace are thrilled to share the video to ‘Kiloran’. The clip follows the recent announcement of their biggest headline show to date at London’s Scala for 22nd October. Directed by Cyrus Mirzashafa, the abstract […]

METZ return with video for 'The Swimmer'; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records
New Music

METZ return with video for ‘The Swimmer’; new album, II, out now on Sub Pop Records

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

You can now watch METZ’s official video for ‘The Swimmer’, from their new album II, out now worldwide on Sub Pop. The new clip was helmed by returning directors Scott Cudmore & Michael Leblanc (‘Wet […]

ELA ORLEANS - RELEASES New Album on Howie B's label / LIVE SHOWS
Gigs

ELA ORLEANS – RELEASES New Album on Howie B’s label / LIVE SHOWS

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

‘Upper Hell’ is the sixth album to be released by pop noir collagist Ela Orleans. Produced by Howie B, it’s out now on his new label, HB Recordings. Howie was introduced to Ela’s music by […]

The Twilight Sad
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD – ‘It Never Was The Same’ – Listen / Watch

May 14, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s widely acclaimed fourth album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad unveil the video to their new single ‘It Never Was the Same, […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR - Live at Islington Assembly Rooms, 1st May 2015 1
Live Reviews

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR – Live at Islington Assembly Rooms, 1st May 2015

May 13, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Northern Ireland’s Indie Prog-Rock quartet, And So I Watch You From Afar play a sold out Islington Assembly Rooms in London on 1st May. Verdict? Utterly Awesome! Suitably warmed up and ready to rock, the […]

WIN:  tickets to see The Who in Belfast's Odyssey Arena on 21st June 2015
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WIN: tickets to see The Who in Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on 21st June 2015

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

“The Who Hits 50” 50th anniversary tour is coming with hits such as Won’t Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Baba O’Riley, Who Are You, I Can’t Explain, Pinball Wizard, Behind Blue Eyes and many more. […]

EDITORS - Announce massive European tour, see dates / download new song
Gigs

EDITORS – share video for new track ‘No Harm’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for ‘No Harm’ BELOW. Directed by Rahi Rezvani. The track is still available as a free download from the bands website. Editors recently announced their plans for a comeback in […]

ARBORIST: Debut Single "Twisted Arrow" Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May - listen
New Music

ARBORIST share video for “Twisted Arrow” (featuring Kim Deal)

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

The debut single from Northern Ireland’s ARBORIST is “Twisted Arrow” featuring Kim Deal from The Breeders/Pixies on backing vocals. Fronted by singer songwriter, Mark McCambridge, Arborist’s music is measured and mature, while remaining starkly modern. […]

EMILIE NICOLAS - Shares Stunning, new video for the single 'Pstereo' - Watch
New Music

EMILIE NICOLAS – Shares Stunning, new video for the single ‘Pstereo’ – Watch

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her stunning debut LP ‘Like I’m A Warrior’ on June 29th, Emilie Nicolas has unveiled the brand new video for ‘Pstereo’, the single which is out June 22nd. The Emilie […]

GENGAHR - ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR
Gigs

GENGAHR – ANNOUNCE UK OCT TOUR

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their debut album A Dream Outside – slated for a June 15th Release through Transgressive Records – North London’s Gengahr are set to head out on the road this October for […]

ICKY BLOSSOMS - NEW ALBUM 'MASK' OUT THIS MONTH - Watch video
New Music

ICKY BLOSSOMS – NEW ALBUM ‘MASK’ OUT THIS MONTH – Watch video

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic pop trio Icky Blossoms share their new video for single “In Folds” below. The video finds the band in their very own own horror film and not for the faint of heart! As the […]

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

TRACK OF THE DAY : LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – ‘Voices’ Listen

May 13, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is an alternative ethereal dreampop outfit, hailing from North Wales and headed by Marc Joy. After many years producing other artists, he finally turned his attention towards his own creative endeavours. Thus […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD'S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH
Interviews

THE TWILIGHT SAD’S JAMES GRAHAM TALKS ABOUT END OF TOUR + NEW SINGLE WITH ROBERT SMITH

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Twilight Sad have had their most successful year of their career after releasing their masterpiece ‘Nobody Wants to Be Here, and Nobody Wants to Leave’, one of the best albums released last year. I […]

TRACK OF THE DAY : CEREMONY - ‘YOUR LIFE IN FRANCE
Album Stream

CEREMONY – STREAM NEW ALBUM THE L-SHAPED MAN – listen

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

In advance of next week’s release of their new album The L-Shaped Man, Ceremony is back today to share a stream of the record in its entirety. Check out The L-Shaped Man in full here […]

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR "DEAD FOX"
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “DEAD FOX”

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s debut album which was released in March on Mom+Pop Music has taken the music world by storm, with critics hailing the Melbourne-based artist as one of the most important songwriters of her generation. […]

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER
Gigs

MOON KING ANNOUNCE US TOUR WITH MR TWIN SISTER THIS SUMMER

May 12, 2015 XS Noize

Toronto duo Moon King released their debut LP Secret Life last month on Last Gang Records. Now, the band is wrapping up a run of dates with Doldrums and have announced a summer tour with […]

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