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        • Natalia Imbruglia
          News

          Natalie Imbruglia announces new album ‘Algorithm’ and shares new single ‘Upside Down’

          April 29, 2026

          Natalia Imbruglia is known to millions as the star behind the global hit ‘Torn’ which remains one of the defining songs of the nineties. It started a phenomenal run of success which has included two BRIT Awards, three Grammy nominations, a Silver […]

          Picture This
          News

          PICTURE THIS add extra Belfast and Dublin dates following huge demand

          April 28, 2026

          Picture This announce their most intimate shows ever for Winter 2026 including dates in The Telegraph Building and the Millennium Forum. “We spent last summer playing cities, towns and venues in Ireland that we had […]

          Editors 
          News

          Editors return with ‘Call It In’ and reveal 2027 UK & EU tour dates

          April 28, 2026

          Editors return with brand new single, ‘Call It In’, and news of 2027 tour dates across the UK & EU. Call It In marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s studio album EBM, and emerges from studio sessions […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

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BATTLES - New Album 'La Di Da Di' Released 18th September
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ALBUM REVIEW: BATTLES – LA DI DA

September 16, 2015 David McElroy

Battles’ third album La Di Da is a curious beast. Unlike 2011’s Gloss Drop, this album doesn’t feature guest vocalists; instead the band serve up 12 instrumentals, some better than others, giving the album a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV - THE LIGHT IN YOU
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ALBUM REVIEW: MERCURY REV – THE LIGHT IN YOU

September 14, 2015 David McElroy

The Light In You from Mercury Rev is their first album since 2008’s Snowflake Midnight and, where that album seemed to indicate a band that had run out of steam, The Light In You sees them recharged […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN - FAITH IN THE FUTURE
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ALBUM REVIEW: CRAIG FINN – FAITH IN THE FUTURE

September 14, 2015 Marty Clarke

Faith in the Future is the second solo album from Craig Finn (former frontman of The Hold Steady and his former band Lifter Puller) which is out now on Brooklyn based indie label Partisan Records. Based […]

ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE - Hit N Run Phase 1 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: PRINCE – Hit N Run Phase 1

September 13, 2015 Lori Gava

Inveterate legend Prince released his 29th studio album, Hit N Run Phase I on September 15th after an exclusive streamed release on Tidal. The album was produced by both Prince and Joshua Welton and performed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DURAN DURAN - PAPER GODS
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ALBUM REVIEW: DURAN DURAN – PAPER GODS

September 11, 2015 Amanda Stock

Today marks the release of Duran Duran’s fourteenth studio album, Paper Gods on Warner Bros. records. It has been five years since All You Need Is Now, the album that saw the band make a return […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CHRIS CORNELL - EUPHORIA MOURNING
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ALBUM REVIEW: CHRIS CORNELL – EUPHORIA MOURNING

September 6, 2015 Pearse O'Kane

For the past two decades Chris Cornell has been one of alternative rocks most revered artists, often considered one of the most prominent figures of the 90’s grunge movement as the singer, songwriter and rhythm […]

SILVERBIRD - to release debut album 'Pureland' on September 18th
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SILVERBIRD – PURELAND

September 6, 2015 Lori Gava

The band Silverbird has become a popular fixture on the NYC Club scene. They are following the release of their 2014 EP Surface Life with the debut LP Pureland available September 18th. Their music inhabits […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ANDY BELL – Variance: The Torsten The Bareback Saint Remixes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ANDY BELL – Variance: The Torsten The Bareback Saint Remixes

September 6, 2015 Chris Snoddon

As Andy Bell embarks on another non-stop year, the flamboyant workaholic, who incidentally has just completed a solo string of gigs across South and Central America, releases the first of a number of Solo, Collaborative […]

ALBUM REVIEW - DEFEATER - ABANDONED
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – DEFEATER – ABANDONED

September 4, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Abandoned is the latest full-length album from Massachusetts Melodic Hardcore band Defeater. It comes after a two year break from 2013’s fantastic Letter’s Home. In between the release of these two albums, the band’s vocalist […]

THE VIEW - Announce Single 'Under The Rug' & Album released September 11th with UK Autumn Tour Dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE VIEW – ROPEWALK

September 2, 2015 David McElroy

It’s ten years since The View first appeared with their superb debut Hats Off To The Buskers , an album filled to the brim with tales of Dundonian nightlife that still sounds fresh as a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES - Anthems For Doomed Youth
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES – Anthems For Doomed Youth

September 1, 2015 David McElroy

Bands reuniting after a gap of 11 years seldom produce something satisfying so it’s pleasing that The Libertines third album, Anthems For Doomed Youth contains many traces of what made the band so thrilling first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: YO LA TENGO – "Stuff Like That There"
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ALBUM REVIEW: YO LA TENGO – “Stuff Like That There”

August 31, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Yo La Tengo, the New Jersey Indie rock band, have been going since 1992 and have crossed paths with multiple genres over their career, from shoe gaze and dream pop to noise and experimental rock. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FOALS - "WHAT WENT DOWN"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: FOALS – “WHAT WENT DOWN”

August 30, 2015 Lori Gava

The wait that seemed both tantalizing and agonizing is over for Foals fans. What Went Down dropped on August 28th after the band expertly build the anticipation for their fourth album. Through the first sneak […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LOVE AMONGST RUIN – “LOSE YOUR WAY”
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LOVE AMONGST RUIN – “LOSE YOUR WAY”

August 30, 2015 Amanda Stock

Headed by former Placebo drummer, Steve Hewitt, Love Amongst Ruin are back with their second album, Lose Your Way. Despite being unceremoniously ejected from the drummer’s seat of the band back in 2007, Hewitt didn’t […]

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REVIEW: THE WINACHI TRIBE – TIME FOR LOVE EP

August 28, 2015 Marty Clarke

The Winachi Tribe bring together urban swagger, soul and funk to create unique electro-funk grooves; a sonic soul collective who are unrestrained by boundaries or formulas, either musically or culturally. Today sees the debut release […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: DESTROYER – POISON SEASON

August 27, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Poison Season by Destroyer, can easily be said to have been one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2015. Fronted by song writer Dan Bejar, whose last album Kapputt was released in 2011 to critical acclaim. […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES - 'Life's Too Good' 1
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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: THE SUGARCUBES – ‘Life’s Too Good’

August 26, 2015 Lori Gava

Could it really be that long ago? 27 years, since The Sugarcubes that quirky band from Iceland first came to renown? I can still remember the first time I heard Birthday off of Life’s Too […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WILCO - STAR WARS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WILCO – STAR WARS

August 25, 2015 David McElroy

On 17 July, Star Wars, Wilco’s first album since 2011, appeared as a free download on their website. At only around 34 minutes long, it’s shorter than any of their recent albums, however it packs […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS – EYES WIDE TONGUE TIED

August 25, 2015 Thomas S. Day

The original indie-rockers The Fratellis release their 4th studio album on 21st August. Combining their usual measures of rockabilly and americana with Jon’s razor edged vocals makes for an enjoyable listen, but it just lacks […]

ALBUM REVIEW: AFX - Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: AFX – Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08

August 24, 2015 David McElroy

Having seemingly been in hiding for years, Richard D. James has become remarkably prolific with an album and 2 e.p’s within the last two 18 months under his Aphex Twin guise. Orphaned Deejay Selex 2006-08 […]

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