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        • Open House Festival
          News

          Open House Festival returns to Bangor with Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane and more

          April 8, 2026

          Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Deirdre O’Kane, and The Tallest Man on Earth are just four of the acts performing at this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor, County Down. The Festival returns to Bangor for […]

          Jesse Roper
          News

          Jesse Roper channels indie-Americana spirit on new single ‘Green Eyed Lady’

          April 8, 2026

          Jesse Roper is a modern-day troubadour, his indie/Americana defined by his authenticity and an adventurous spirit that will appeal to fans of Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes and JJ Cale. A master at connecting his personal […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes announce seventh album ‘Reality Awaits’ and share new single ‘Going Shopping’

          April 7, 2026

          Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The new single “Going Shopping” is out now. Recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick […]

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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

          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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FRANK TURNER
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FRANK TURNER announces his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ – Hear new single ‘Do One’

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER is set to release his tenth album ‘Undefeated’ on 3rd May, which he today launches with the new single “Do One”. ‘Undefeated’ follows his first UK #1 album, 2022’s ‘FTHC’, and is the […]

THOM SOUTHERN
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THOM SOUTHERN to release a new single ‘Hey What’s Happenin?’ this Friday, 26th January

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

Returning with his first music of 2024 – THOM SOUTHERN – is releasing a new single, “HEY WHAT’S HAPPENIN?” this Friday, 26th January. The enigmatic Irish songsmith has been busy in 2023 writing and producing […]

Bruce Dickinson releases video for new single 'Rain On The Graves'
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Bruce Dickinson releases video for new single ‘Rain On The Graves’

January 25, 2024 XS Noize

‘Rain On The Graves’ is the second single to be taken from Bruce Dickinson’s forthcoming solo album, The Mandrake Project, which will be released on March 1st via BMG. Riding on a towering guitar riff, […]

JUSTICE
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JUSTICE announce new album ‘Hyperdrama’ – Listen to ‘One Night/All Night’ feat Tame Impala

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

JUSTICE have announced their brand new album ‘Hyperdrama’ will be released on 26th April 2024 via Ed Banger Records / Because Music. Two singles are released today, taken from the forthcoming album: “One Night/All Night” […]

EMF
Podcast

INTERVIEW: James Atkin and Ian Dench of EMF Discuss ‘The Beauty and the Chaos’

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

In episode #164 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets James Atkin and Ian Dench from EMF to discuss their new album, ‘The Beauty and The Chaos,’ released on January 26th 2024. The Beauty […]

Cast
Gigs

CAST announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th November 2024

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack, Cast released four albums. The second ‘Mother Nature Calls’ also went […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces second Ulster Hall show due to phenomenal demand

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

Following Van Morrisons SOLD OUT show on February 14th, we are pleased to announce a new show on February 15th 2024. Get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies from the man himself. Born in […]

Arab Strap
News

ARAB STRAP announce new album & share first single ‘Bliss’

January 23, 2024 XS Noize

Following their critically acclaimed UK Top 20 album “As Days Get Dark”, Arab Strap return with their second long player for Mogwai’s Rock Action Records. ‘I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore […]

Kilgour
News

KILGOUR to release their highly-anticipated debut album ‘How To Put Your Hat On’ on 8 March

January 23, 2024 XS Noize

Kilgour will release their highly anticipated debut album, How To Put Your Hat On, on 8 March. The Glasgow-based band blend elements of grunge, shoegaze and indie to create their fuzzy, melodic ‘grumpy rock’. The […]

ORBITAL
Gigs

ORBITAL to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known as ‘The Green Album’

January 23, 2024 XS Noize

ORBITAL are to reissue their seminal self-titled 1991 debut album, known to fans as ‘The Green Album’, on 19th April via London Records. Formats include a 4LP Box Set, 4CD Box Set, Black and Coloured […]

Seaforth
Gigs

Australian country duo SEAFORTH announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

Australian country duo Seaforth is known for dropping infectious melodies, breezy lyrics and bangers with slick vocal harmonies that top every party playlist. Through their new EP What I Get For Loving You, Seaforth’s Tom […]

OFFICA
Gigs

OFFICA announces headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast on 9th February

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

Since first dropping the anime-sampling Naruto Drillings 4 years ago, the Nigerian-born, Irish-raised Offica has redefined what it means to be an Irish rapper, breaking records with a run of classic singles and game-changing freestyles. […]

The Eagles
Gigs

EAGLES announce UK residency at the new Co-op Live as part of their ‘Long Goodbye’ tour

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, and Deacon Frey, announce a UK residency at the new Co-op Live in Manchester as part of their acclaimed ‘Long Goodbye’ tour. Performing […]

X Ambassadors
News

X AMBASSADORS announce new album ‘Townie’ & share first single ‘No Strings’

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

X Ambassadors, formed by brothers Sam Nelson Harris and Casey Harris, are back with the release of their anticipated new album, Townie, on April 5 via Virgin Music Group. They are also confirmed to tour […]

The Psychs
News

THE PSYCHS kick off 2024 with brand new single & video ‘The Bullet Song’

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

The Psychs are back and have kicked open the swinging doors of the new year with a brand new single and video, “The Bullet Song”. The Bullet Song is a menacing two minutes and forty-eight […]

Kula Shaker
Gigs

KULA SHAKER announce a UK tour for April/May

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

With their new album ‘NATURAL MAGICK’ imminent release on 2nd February, Kula Shaker is delighted to announce a UK tour for April/May. The tour, which kicks off in Cardiff on 22nd April and runs until […]

Lee “Scratch” Perry
News

Shaun Ryder teams up with Lee “Scratch” Perry on new track ‘Green Banana’

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

British music national treasure Shaun Ryder teams up with the dub innovator, studio icon and visionary master of reggae Lee “Scratch” Perry on the ‘Green Banana’ single. Taken from the forthcoming album ‘King Perry’, which […]

The Smile - Wall of Eyes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – Wall of Eyes

January 19, 2024 Lori Gava

In 2022, the supergroup trio The Smile released A Light for Attracting Attention to significant critical and commercial acclaim. It’s not a surprise, considering the trio includes Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, one of the […]

Conchúr White
News

Listen to ‘Swirling Violets’ – the debut album from Conchúr White

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

A singer-songwriter from County Armagh, Conchúr White navigates the dreamlike and the grounded with blissful fluency on his beautifully lambent debut album. Released through Bella Union today, Swirling Violets is allusive and intimate, unearthly yet […]

The Libertines
News

THE LIBERTINES release new single ‘Shiver – from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines are cock-a-hoop to announce the release of a new single, “Shiver”, taken from the band’s forthcoming new album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade.  Peter Doherty and Carl Barât co-write Shiver: Carl “Peter […]

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