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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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KANYE WEST AND PAUL MCCARTNEY RELEASE NEW COLLABORATION 'ONLY ONE' - listen
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KANYE WEST AND PAUL MCCARTNEY RELEASE NEW COLLABORATION ‘ONLY ONE’ – listen

January 1, 2015 XS Noize

Kanye West has released his first single of the new year ‘Only One’ the first of several rumored to feature Paul McCartney. The Auto-tune ballad, which features McCartney on keys, is a tribute to Kanye’s […]

ITUNES TO OFFER REFUNDS ON TERRIBLE ALBUMS 1
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ITUNES TO OFFER REFUNDS ON TERRIBLE ALBUMS

December 30, 2014 XS Noize

iTunes have announced plans that offers users in the EU the chance to get refunds on music, no questions asked, for 14 days. But as Popjustice reports, the days of taking back a CD to […]

THE PRODIGY TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'NASTY NASTY' IN JANUARY
New Music

THE PRODIGY TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘NASTY NASTY’ IN JANUARY

December 30, 2014 XS Noize

NME have reported that The Prodigy are to release new single ‘Nasty Nasty’ in January, the band’s first new song since 2009’s album ‘Invaders Must Die’. The band teased six different alternative versions for the […]

THE GRAVITY DRIVE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'TESTAMENT' 2
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THE GRAVITY DRIVE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘TESTAMENT’

December 30, 2014 XS Noize

The Gravity Drive are a husband and wife harmony driven alt-pop duo. They self finance, promote and release their music on their own label working from their cottage near Bridport in Dorset. The Gravity Drive […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' BUNF RELEASES 'LOTS OF DOTS' WITH THE PALE BLUE DOTS
Album of the week

THE PALE BLUE DOTS – LOTS OF DOTS

December 30, 2014 Lori Gava

Huw(Bunf) Bunford ,frontman of The Super Furry Animals, has been on a productive hiatus from the group. Bunford has formed a side project band, The Pale Blue Dots with composer Richard Chester. The duo has […]

ARCHIVE REVEAL NEW ALBUM 'RESTRICTION' FOR JANUARY RELEASE AND 3 NEW SINGLES
New Music

ARCHIVE REVEAL NEW ALBUM ‘RESTRICTION’ FOR JANUARY RELEASE AND 3 NEW SINGLES

December 30, 2014 XS Noize

British alternative band ARCHIVE have recently announced a new album called Restriction which will be released on January the 12th via the group’s own label Dangervisit, an inprint of [PIAS]. It follows the 2012 released […]

THOM YORKE RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM 'TOMORROWS MODERN BOXES' THROUGH BIT TORRENT
New Music

THOM YORKE SHARES NEW SONG ‘Youwouldn’tlikemewhenI’mangry’ listen here!

December 26, 2014 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has shared a new song, entitled ‘You Wouldn’t Like Me When I’m Angry’. The song accompanies the Boxing Day Bandcamp release of his second solo album ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’, which initially came out […]

NEW DOCUMENTARY ASKS LENNON OR MCCARTNEY? Watch here
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NEW DOCUMENTARY ASKS LENNON OR MCCARTNEY? Watch here

December 22, 2014 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner is one of over 550 famous asked to choose between Beatles members John Lennon and Paul McCartney for a new documentary. The Sacred Goose productions film was posted online earlier […]

THE GRUBBY MITTS ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR THEIR DEBUT ALBUM
New Music

THE GRUBBY MITTS ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR THEIR DEBUT ALBUM

December 22, 2014 XS Noize

The Grubby Mitts are a band from Bedford, UK lead by acclaimed artist Andy Holden alongside long-term collaborators and friends Johnny Parry, Roger Illingworth, James MacDowell and John Blamey. Now in their early thirties, they […]

JOHN SMITH HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED
New Music

JOHN SMITH HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED

December 22, 2014 XS Noize

Off the back of his biggest headline show to date in November at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, guitarist and songwriter John Smith today announced details for a 2015 February UK tour. The tour is […]

JOE PUG RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM AND NEW TRACK LISTEN HERE
New Music

JOE PUG RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM AND NEW TRACK LISTEN HERE

December 22, 2014 XS Noize

His rise has been as improbable as it has been impressive. After dropping out of college and taking on work as a carpenter in Chicago, he got his musical start by providing CDs for his […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins - Monuments to Elegy
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ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins – Monuments to Elegy

December 21, 2014 Lori Gava

With a significant amount of fanfare the once again reconfigured The Smashing Pumpkins have released their ninth album, Monuments to Elegy. Original member and founder of the band, Billy Corgan remains at the helm with a […]

XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014
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XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014

December 21, 2014 XS Noize

XS Noize has only been live for 6 months but in that short time our writers have reviewed and heard some amazing music. Everyone put forward their favorite albums from the year, and after much […]

MADONNA RELEASES 'REBEL HEART' ALBUM TRACKS EARLY
New Music

MADONNA RELEASES ‘REBEL HEART’ ALBUM TRACKS EARLY

December 20, 2014 XS Noize

Madonna hadn’t planned on releasing her 13th album, Rebel Heart, until spring 2015. But leakers had other plans for the Queen of Pop’s follow-up to 2012’s MDNA, unleashing early mixes of 13 tracks onto the […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
New Music

TEENAGE WILDLIFE RELEASES AA SIDE ‘COME ON AND SHOOT/LOST AT SEA’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Teenage Wildlife compliments A side single ‘Come On and Shoot’ with the launch of AA side ‘Lost at Sea’. ‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE - 'ALL TOGETHER NOW' OUT NOW
New Music

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE – ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ OUT NOW

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Instigated by the Premier League and the German Bundesliga, the FOOTBALL REMEMBERS campaign marks the centenary of the World War One 1914 Christmas Day truce in which soldiers played a game of football in No […]

BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM 'MORPHOSIS'
New Music

BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM ‘MORPHOSIS’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Award-winning producer, musician and a highly respected artist Boris Carloff releases his second solo album ‘Morphosis’ on February 16th 2015, exactly two years after the release date of his debut ‘The Escapist’ a record which […]

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK 'ALL I NEED' - listen here
New Music

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK ‘ALL I NEED’ – listen here

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Liverpool’s The Little Secrets are Kevin Dixon and Stacy Jo. Formed in 2010 after meeting at Liverpool’s world famous Cavern Club, Stacy was singing with another band when Kevin spotted her. Blown away by her […]

THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES
New Music

THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

The Weeks 4-track ‘Buttons’ EP will be released on Jan 26th 2015 via Caroline / Serpents and Snakes. “Buttons” was released in the US only at the end of Summer 2014 in time to celebrate […]

NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: "HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS"
New Music

NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: “HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS”

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated […]

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