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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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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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humanist
Podcast

Rob Marshall on Humanist’s New Album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

July 10, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #186 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to multi-instrumentalist Rob Marshall about the second Humanist album, On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, out 26th July via Bella Union. […]

Courteeners
News

COURTEENERS unveil new single and announce 7th studio album ‘PINK CACTUS CAFÉ’

July 9, 2024 XS Noize

Courteeners today announced their seventh studio album, Pink Cactus Café, which will be released on October 25th on Ignition Records. This announcement coincides with the release of their new single, ‘Solitude Of The Night Bus,’ […]

Luke Combs UK
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Luke Combs UK at Dublin Academy, Sunday 12th May 2024

July 9, 2024 XS Noize

The anticipation in the air was palpable as fans packed Dublins Academy for a sold-out show by Luke Combs UK. This was part of a sell-out tour of Northern Ireland and Ireland, with the first […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
News

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD announce details of new album ‘Flight b741’

July 9, 2024 XS Noize

Relentlessly inventive, the ever-restless King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard release their 26th album, Flight b741, on Friday, 9th August 2024. As the band’s first release on their own newly minted (p)doom records imprint, the […]

Public Service Broadcasting
News

Public Service Broadcasting announce new album ‘The Last Flight’

July 9, 2024 XS Noize

Public Service Broadcasting today announce their fifth studio album, The Last Flight, for release on 4 October 2024 via their new label home, SO Recordings.  The Last Flight concerns the final voyage of America’s pioneering […]

Michael Hutchence
News

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE’s two new posthumous singles “One-Way” b/w “Save My Life” set for release on Aug. 9th

July 8, 2024 XS Noize

“It’s been nearly 30 years since Michael and I first spoke on the phone,” recalls producer Danny Saber (Madonna, Rolling Stones, U2) about the first time he spoke to the revered INXS lead singer and […]

Robyn Hitchcock
News

ROBYN HITCHCOCK announces new album ‘1967: Vacations In The Past’

July 8, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Robyn Hitchcock announced his new album, 1967: Vacations In The Past, which is due on 13 September on Tiny Ghost Records. Robyn Hitchcock is a rock’n’roll surrealist. Born in London on March 3rd, 1953, […]

LIVE REVIEW: Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park, London

July 7, 2024 Michael Barron

Robbie Williams’ return to the British Summertime Hyde Park five years after his first 65,000-capacity sell-out show was another resounding success. With support acts including Gaz Coombes and Seal, the evening promised to be, as […]

Studio Production
Features 2

How Electronic Effects Are Shaping Studio Production in the Music Industry

July 7, 2024 XS Noize

Electronic effects have transformed how music is created, recorded, and consumed. The shift from analog to digital recording has marked a significant change in the industry’s practices and capabilities. With digital audio workstations (DAWs) like […]

P!nk
Features

13 of Pink’s most successful hits

July 6, 2024 XS Noize

American pop and R&B sensation, P!nk has graced the ears of music lovers over the past decades with soothing songs that have received numerous accolades over the years. With a distinctive voice and impressive stage […]

the coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce new album and release duet with Gabrielle Aplin

July 5, 2024 XS Noize

Today, beloved Irish indie-pop act The Coronas release ‘That’s Exactly What Love Is’ ft. Gabrielle Aplin. This is the new single taken from their upcoming eighth studio album, Thoughts & Observations, due on September 27th. […]

FELIX JAEHN AND SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
News

FELIX JAEHN and SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR share collaboration ‘Ready For Your Love’

July 5, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-award-winning DJ, producer, and global sensation Felix Jaehn has joined forces with pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor for the new single ‘Ready For Your Love’, a contagious dance track released on July 5th and set to […]

Jake Bugg
News

JAKE BUGG shares new single ‘All Kinds Of People’ from forthcoming album ‘A Modern Day Distraction’

July 5, 2024 XS Noize

Jake Bugg today releases his superb new offering ‘All Kinds Of People’ – taken from his forthcoming sixth album A Modern Day Distraction, out September 20th on RCA Records. A Clash and Jam-indebted mod rock […]

Kasabian
Gigs

KASABIAN announce November UK arena shows with special guests The Streets

July 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a wild, triumphant week 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 this […]

Boy Jr.
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Boy Jr. opens up about latest single “Bullying Myself” & upcoming new album

July 4, 2024 Randall Radic

Wildly creative LGBTQ+ alt-pop artist, producer, and guitarist Boy Jr.’s latest single, “Bullying Myself,” is about the negative things we tell ourselves. It is a track from their upcoming full-length DIY album, I Love Getting […]

Bashy
News

BASHY shares new track ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’ from his forthcoming album of the same name

July 4, 2024 XS Noize

‘Being Poor Is Expensive’ – the third single taken from Bashy’s forthcoming album of the same name – is out now. The track ‘Being Poor Is Expensive’ is inspired by Jamaican sound systems and incorporates […]

Pete Tong
News

PETE TONG to become first ever DJ to play on the grid at Silverstone for British Grand Prix

July 4, 2024 XS Noize

Silverstone has today announced that legendary British DJ, producer, and broadcaster Pete Tong will make history by becoming the first DJ to play on the grid at Silverstone when he performs at the 2024 British […]

Anohni and the Johnsons at Barbican Centre, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Anohni and the Johnsons at Barbican Centre, London

July 3, 2024 Michael Barron

Anohni and the Johnsons first captured widespread attention when they won the 2005 Mercury Music Prize, surpassing notable contenders like Seth Lakeman. Classified under genres such as art pop, chamber pop, and avant-pop, Anohni and […]

Mercury Rev
News

MERCURY REV share new single ‘Ancient Love’ from upcoming album ‘Born Horses’

July 3, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary psychedelic rock band Mercury Rev returns with their new album, Born Horses, due out on 6th September via Bella Union. Following the first single, “Patterns,” today the band shares “Ancient Love,” the enchanting and […]

Karol G
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Karol G in Madrid

July 3, 2024 XS Noize

On July 21st, Karol G will be making a stop in Madrid to hold a four day electrical performance at the prestigious Santiago Bernabeu. It will be the final leg of her European tour in […]

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