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        • 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 […]

          The Lilacs
          News

          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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 […]

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        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • 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 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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KINGS OF LEON
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KINGS OF LEON announce summer show at Marlay Park

February 26, 2024 XS Noize

After announcing their brand-new album and a headline performance at BST Hyde Park this summer, Kings of Leon have revealed details of their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour today. The UK and […]

THIS REBEL
News

THIS REBEL share new track ‘Cheap Thought’ from their upcoming debut album

February 23, 2024 XS Noize

THIS REBEL share new track “Cheap Thought.” They will release the self-titled debut album on 8th March on Jump The Cut Records via Townsend Music / Absolute Label Services. Inspired by a love of Murder […]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher and John Squire

February 22, 2024 Stuart Evans

Manchester Titans Liam Gallagher and John Squire join forces to create a kaleidoscope of noise with no confusion. Some might say that this was inevitable, this generation’s greatest guitarist teaming up with the most recognised […]

Nadine Shah - Filthy Underneath
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Nadine Shah – Filthy Underneath

February 22, 2024 Sam Williams

Nadine Shah’s last album, Kitchen Sink, was released to critical claim in 2020. Almost four years later, Shah is back with her latest record, Filthy Underneath. In this age of on-demand entertainment, attention spans last […]

MaidaVale
News

Swedish psych wonder MAIDAVALE share new single ‘Faces [Where is Life]’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Swedish psych wonder MaidaVale announced their new album, Sun Dog, set to be released on May 3rd. On the long-awaited third studio album, spellbinders Matilda Roth, Sofia Ström, Linn Johannesson and Johanna Hansson bring the […]

Caezar
News

Scottish duo CAEZAR release their highly anticipated new LP – ‘HOME’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow – Five years after the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album, Scottish indie duo Caezar returns with ‘HOME’, their musically adventurous and highly anticipated new full-length release. Caezar will kick off the new […]

Catfish and the Bottlemen
News

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return with new single ‘Showtime’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Beginning a monumental new chapter, multi Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return today with their first new music in five years and announce their first headline shows since 2021, all before […]

KINGS OF LEON
News

KINGS OF LEON announce new album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ & share lead single ‘Mustang’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, multi-award winning rock band Kings of Leon are back with their brand new album, ‘Can We Please Have Fun’, out May 10, via Polydor Records. The hard-charging lead single “Mustang” is available now, accompanied […]

Ards International Guitar Festival Unveils
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Ards International Guitar Festival Unveils 2024 Programme

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Ards and North Down Borough Council have unveiled the 2024 Ards International Guitar Festival programme, which will take place in Newtownards from April 17 to 21. The festival, now in its 28th year, boasts an […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces her sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’
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BAT FOR LASHES announces her sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today announces her sixth studio album, ‘The Dream Of Delphi’, out May 31st. The release will be Bat For Lashes’ first since […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces shows in Belfast, Cork and Dublin this summer

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet, and multi-instrumentalist widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest […]

Allie X – Girl With No Face
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Allie X – Girl With No Face

February 21, 2024 Randall Radic

Goth-pop enchantress Allie X, also known as Alexandra Hughes, unveils her highly anticipated album, Girl With No Face, marking her first release since 2020’s acclaimed Cape God. “I am elated to announce my latest record, […]

BRITs Week for War Child presents Keane Credit:Patrick Gunning
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: BRITs Week for War Child presents Keane

February 21, 2024 Michael Barron

Charity gigs can showcase well-established acts in intimate venues, typically too small to meet the fervent demands of fans. XS Noize has chronicled the outstanding live performances emanating from such events. Alongside the musical brilliance, […]

MR. BIG
Gigs

MR. BIG bring ‘The BIG Finish’ tour to The Limelight, Belfast

February 21, 2024 XS Noize

MR. BIG is putting on their signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour aptly titled “The BIG Finish.” Since the band’s original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his […]

Kasabian
News

KASABIAN announce new album ‘Happenings’ & unveil new single ‘Call’

February 21, 2024 XS Noize

Kasabian, one of the UK’s best and biggest bands, are back and on fire with an explosive new studio album, Happenings, out July 5th on Columbia Records. Happenings is their 8th studio album and one […]

Richard Hawley
News

RICHARD HAWLEY announces new album ‘In This City They Call You Love’ & shares new single ‘Two For His Heels’

February 21, 2024 XS Noize

Following the universal acclaim for the award-winning musical based on his songs, Standing At The Sky’s Edge, which opened earlier this month for a six-month run in London’s West End, today BMG release Richard Hawley’s […]

The Snuts – Millennials  
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Snuts – Millennials  

February 20, 2024 Stuart Evans

The third album from West Lothian’s finest is an electro-pop joy driven by the need to go back to the beginning and go it alone. Having left Parlophone Records to set up Happy Artists Records, […]

Starsailor
Podcast

Starsailors’ James Walsh on new album ‘Where The Wild Things Grow’

February 20, 2024 XS Noize

In the captivating Episode #167 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar meets James Walsh from Starsailor to discuss their new album, Where The Wild Things Grow. Starsailor returns with Where The Wild Things […]

Sonny Fodera
News

SONNY FODERA announces his biggest Belfast headline show yet at Custom House Square

February 20, 2024 XS Noize

House music heavyweight Sonny Fodera is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast headline show yet at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd August 2024. Joined on the night by special guests, LF System, Dave […]

Bombay Bicycle Club - Fantasies
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Bombay Bicycle Club – Fantasies

February 20, 2024 Lori Gava

English Indie band Bombay Bicycle Club chases the winter blahs with their ebullient EP Fantasies. The four-track release follows on the heels of their acclaimed October 2023 release, My Big Day. Both releases are characterized […]

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