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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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IS TROPICAL TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM 'BLACK ANYTHING'
New Music

IS TROPICAL TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM ‘BLACK ANYTHING’

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

Working alongside producer and collaborator Luke Smith (Foals, Depeche Mode, formerly of Clor), IS TROPICAL set out in the summer of 2014 to record the album across five continents; North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and […]

PSYCH FIVE-PIECE 'MY DRUNKEN HAZE' RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP
New Music

PSYCH FIVE-PIECE ‘MY DRUNKEN HAZE’ RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

Greek five piece band My Drunken Haze are based out of Athens in the Mesogia area and make 60’s psych-tinged melodies with fiery pop flourishes. Their self-titled debut album, released by Inner Ear Records on […]

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'MATADOR' AND TOUR DATES
New Music

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘MATADOR’ AND TOUR DATES

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

A sense of space permeates every second of Matador’s thirty-nine minutes. From the astral gorgeousness of ‘The Girl Who Fell To Earth’ to the dream-like cadences of ‘Oscillate’, it’s the sound of a songwriter melting […]

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES 'PROMISES' SINGLE
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER PREMIERES GRANT SINGER DIRECTED VIDEO FOR ‘PROMISES’

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

‘Promises’ is the first single from Waxing Romantic. Inspired from a tender late night conversation between lovers, it is built around a comforting guitar riff that keeps it casual and reassuring. The track is released […]

RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR
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RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

Shoegazers Ride have announced their return, confirming a series of live dates for 2015, and in return pleasing their fan base who sensed it coming following Beady Eye’s recent split. The band will reunite in […]

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES 'NEVER LET YOU DOWN' VIDEO watch here!
New Music

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES ‘NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ VIDEO watch here!

November 18, 2014 XS Noize

The NYC-based nugaze artist releases a new single and music video from her upcoming debut solo album. Written and produced by JV, Never Let You Down is a song about suffering love, broken promises, over-analyzing […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
New Music

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK ‘SATURN’ ANNOUNCE ‘INHALE THE UNIVERSE’ EP

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Drømtorp’, Plastic Mermaids will release ‘Saturn’, the lead track from their forthcoming EP ‘Inhale the Universe’, on 15th December on Cross Keys Records. The EP is […]

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK 'IT TURNS OUT'
New Music

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘IT TURNS OUT’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Swedish musicologist, Karl Magnus Martinsson (AKA Magnus Reimer) is set to make his mark on contemporary electronic music with his latest track ‘It Turns Out’, set to surface this autumn. A musical academic, the track […]

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

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘ COME ON AND SHOOT’ IN JANUARY

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, is the latest offering from London based musician John Wright. Based in Shoreditch, this multi-instrumentalist has been making music […]

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE 'THE HEAVEN SMILES' AND 'WALLFLOWER'
New Music

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘THE HEAVEN SMILES’ AND ‘WALLFLOWER’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

The music of George Holman is released under an apt moniker – his songs are strikingly beautiful yet emotionally touching; the affectation of a peacock underpinned by George’s sincerity. George has been writing music from […]

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM  NOVEMBER 24TH
Album Reviews

THE TALKS – COMMONERS, PEERS DRUNKS AND THIEVES

November 17, 2014 Lori Gava

Ska/Punk practitioners, The Talks are releasing their first full length album, Commoners, Peers, Drunks and Thieves on November 24, 2014.  The young group is following up their well received 2013 EP Westsinister.  That EP yielded […]

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here
New Music

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

THE latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas was unveiled last night — with fans quick to heap praise on the “amazing” song and video. Donations started pouring in as soon as the Band […]

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE
New Music

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

North Dublin duo Gary Harding and James McGuire, aka Darling, emerge from spending the past few months sequestered in the studio with a pocketful of great new music and a plan to make 2015 their […]

MACHINES IN HEAVEN - HINDU MILK EP
Album Reviews

MACHINES IN HEAVEN – HINDU MILK EP

November 16, 2014 David McElroy

Hindu Milk is Machines In Heaven’s first release since their outstanding debut album bordersbreakdown. Since that album came out, the band’s reputation has grown and grown, so much so that the NME recently pointed them […]

DEPECHE MODE - LIVE IN BERLIN SOUNDTRACK
Album Reviews

DEPECHE MODE – LIVE IN BERLIN SOUNDTRACK

November 15, 2014 Chris Snoddon

The Godfathers of Electronic rock have been no strangers to live recordings and DVD’s accompanying their sell out World tours throughout the years and have a pretty impressive  live release catalogue to browse through, if […]

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

15th December brings the release of the “Underbart”, the fourth single from Little Dragon’s critically acclaimed studio album “Nabuma Rubberband” released earlier this year. 2014 has seen Little Dragon enjoy unparalleled success in the electronic-pop […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER SHARES NEW SONG ‘DO THE DAMAGE’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

‘Do The Damage’ is the B-Side to Gallagher’s new single ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ and will also appear on the deluxe edition release of his forthcoming album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. Speaking about the song, […]

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP 'START A FIRE' SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER
New Music

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP ‘START A FIRE’ SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

For Devonian songwriter James Robinson, the decision to leave behind the comfort of his touring band, and friends, was a tough one to make. Fronting Brighton-based, alt-pop band Two Spot Gobi, Robinson found success touring […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release their new EP ‘Brothers’ on February 1. listen to the first single from the record, ‘People,’ BELOW.

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE UNVEIL PARRALOX MIX OF NEW SINGLE ‘REASON’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled the Parralox mix  taken from their forthcoming single, Reason, out on 24 November 2014. This heartfelt anthem backed with a pulsating dance beat is the second single […]

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