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        • Freya Ridings
          News

          Freya Ridings announces 2026 UK and EU tour with Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny dates

          April 13, 2026

          Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Mother Of Pearl (out May 29th on BMG) last month, Freya Ridings has also announced a massive UK and EU tour, including shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast on […]

          Holy Holy - The Final Tour - A Celebration of Bowie
          News

          Holy Holy announce Belfast date on The Final Tour – A Celebration of Bowie

          April 13, 2026

          David Bowie’s former producer / bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey launched their Bowie project ‘The Best Of Bowie’ featuring long-time fan and friend Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band. […]

          Eighty Eight Miles
          News

          Eighty Eight Miles release debut EP “Class of Eighty Eight” ahead of biggest festival summer yet

          April 11, 2026

          They’ve played shows with Lottery Winners, The K’s, Red Rum Club, The Clause and overpass; attracted big name fans in the shape of Lindsey Buckingham and Blossoms; and sold-out four consecutive Birmingham headline shows, but […]

  • 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
        • Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          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, […]

  • 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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ORBITAL
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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 […]

Steven Wilson
News

Ewan Pearson remixes ‘Inclination’ the opening track from Steven Wilson’s acclaimed seventh album, The Harmony Codex

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

Ewan Pearson has remixed the opening track from Steven Wilson’s massively acclaimed seventh album, The Harmony Codex. Ewan Pearson brilliantly transforms Wilson’s otherworldly original into a cosmic disco odyssey perfectly made for dancing in outer […]

NIK:11 – Pillow Talk
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: NIK:11 – Pillow Talk

January 19, 2024 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based by way of Detroit electronic producer, songwriter, and recording artist NIK:11 unveils her new music video, “Pillow Talk, flipping the 1973 classic R&B hit from Sylvia Robinson. Regarding the project, NIK:11, who self-produced, […]

This Rebel
News

THIS REBEL share new single ‘Same Every Time’

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

Towards the end of last year, This Rebel announced their self-titled debut album, which will be released on 8th March on Jump The Cut Records, and shared the first taste of what’s to come with […]

Kaiser Chiefs
News

KAISER CHIEFS get reflective in brand new single ‘Burning In Flames’

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs today release their brand new single ‘Burning In Flames’ – taken from their forthcoming new studio album, the aptly titled Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album, out March 1st 2024. Upbeat and dripping in […]

Gossip
News

Dance Punk Renegades GOSSIP Share Rebel Rousing Anthem ‘Real Power’

January 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, beloved indie-pop renegades Gossip have shared a new single, ‘Real Power,’ the second single and title track from Gossip’s highly anticipated new album set for release on March 22nd via Sony Music Entertainment. Sparked […]

Dylan John Thomas
News

DYLAN JOHN THOMAS shares new single ‘What I Need’

January 18, 2024 XS Noize

Dylan John Thomas’ final tour of 2023 affirmed the Scottish singer-songwriter as being on the cusp of something special. Selling almost 9000 tickets in Scotland in a few hours and packing venues across England, too, […]

The Jesus and Mary Chain
News

The Jesus and Mary Chain share new single ‘Chemical Animal’

January 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s return with jamcod established a fresh wave of momentum ahead of the March 8th release of their new album ‘Glasgow Eyes’ via Fuzz Club. Bringing long-term fans back into the […]

Social Gaming
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The Rise of Social Gaming Platforms

January 17, 2024 XS Noize

The landscape of online gaming has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with social gaming platforms emerging as a dominant force. These platforms are redefining what it means to play games, moving beyond solitary […]

Chalk
News

CHALK announce ‘Conditions II’ EP & share new track ‘Claw’

January 17, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast post-punk/electronic risers Chalk announce ‘Conditions II’ EP, set for release March 1st via Nice Swan Records (Sports Team, Pip Blom, English Teacher) and share gripping new single ‘Claw’, out today (January 17th). Fresh from […]

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