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          News

          Madonna Releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from Forthcoming Album ‘Confessions II’

          April 18, 2026

          After being serviced early to select DJs and clubs – sending demand into overdrive, Madonna releases ‘I Feel So Free’ from her forthcoming album Confessions II.  Produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, the song is […]

          Mae Stephens
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          Mae Stephens drops the delulu song of the summer with new single ‘Delusional’

          April 17, 2026

          Mae Stephens recently told followers that she thought she had written “the delulu song of the summer” and today’s release of the new single ‘Delusional’ proves that she was correct. It comes as she has […]

          The Ordinary Boys
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          The Ordinary Boys celebrate their 20th anniversary comeback with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’

          April 17, 2026

          After over a decade-long hiatus, The Ordinary Boys today make their musical return with brand new single ‘Peer Pressure’ – a superb offering that draws on the Worthing band’s synonymous indie-ska roots and arrives via […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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
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          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, […]

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        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin

April 3, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After a near-decade as a band, the legendary, noisy alt-rockers Bitch Falcon gave their swan song at Dublin’s Whelan’s on April Fool’s Day, an event delayed since the middle of last December when the omicron […]

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022 1
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GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz have announced their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022. Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE surprise drops new track ‘KING’
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 30th November 2022

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

After her short run of intimate UK shows sold out within minutes of going on sale this week, Florence + the Machine has announced her album tour for November which will take place in the […]

MASSIVE ATTACK announce Dublin show this summer at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Sunday 28th August 2022
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MASSIVE ATTACK announce Dublin show this summer at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Sunday 28th August 2022

February 15, 2022 XS Noize

Massive Attack are coming back to Dublin! See Massive Attack this summer at Royal Hospital Kilmainham Sunday 28th August 2022. Tickets priced at €59.50, including booking fees, will go on general sale at 10 am […]

50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022
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50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hip hop icon 50 Cent has announced his much anticipated Irish return with a performance at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022. Ticket Information: Tickets priced from €59.50 inclusive go on sale at 9 […]

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022
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GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2004 when Garth Brooks announced he was stepping away from music to spend more time with his children, he famously told the crowd at his final concert at the Spirt Center in the US […]

Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022 1
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Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

Country music superstar and multi-Grammy award winner Brad Paisley returns to Dublin for a 3Arena show, July 16th 2022. Having previously headlined Country 2 Country, Paisley last played 3Arena in October 2019. Tickets priced from […]

The EAGLES 2022 Tour coming to the UK celebrating 50 years 1
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The EAGLES announce headline show at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Friday 24th June 2022

November 8, 2021 XS Noize

The EAGLES – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – return to Dublin bringing their highly anticipated and critically acclaimed tour to Ireland in June 2022. Performing […]

ROD STEWART - Adds Dublin & Belfast Dates to Hugely Anticipated Global Tour
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ROD STEWART – Adds Dublin & Belfast Dates to Hugely Anticipated Global Tour

November 8, 2021 XS Noize

In support of his 31st studio album THE TEARS OF HERCULES (to be released November 12th), Sir Rod Stewart will once again hit the road in 2022 with a massive Global Tour with dates now […]

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022 1
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WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

The UK’s & Ireland’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announced an extensive 2022 tour as their sensational return to music continues. Tickets for the spectacular The Wild Dreams Tour go on […]

BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 1
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BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Adams has announced live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 with a headline tour. Tickets for The SSE Arena on 29th May and 3Arena on 30th […]

TOOL announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, May 6, 2022
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TOOL announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Friday, May 6, 2022

September 27, 2021 XS Noize

TOOL return to Europe for their first tour of the continent since the 2019 release of Fear Inoculum. The eagerly-awaited trek kicks off on April 23 in Copenhagen. “It is with great pleasure I get […]

DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022 1
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DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Don McLean has announced he will bring his 50th Anniversary American Pie Tour to Dublin. The legendary singer-songwriter will play a fully-seated concert at 3Arena on Friday 7th October 2022 to commemorate the Day The […]

DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022
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DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed UK #1 sophomore album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, which had the biggest first-week sales in the UK since October 2019, Dave announces a huge 2022 UK […]

MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin 1
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MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Madison Beer announced the European leg of her Life Support Tour, which includes shows at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 18th April and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 19th April. “After such a challenging year […]

ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022
Gigs

ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

As well as going straight to #1 in the UK, Royal Blood’s current album ‘Typhoons’ has made a major impact across Europe. It topped the charts in Ireland while also achieving Top 10 positions in […]

ANNE-MARIE brings her ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3rd 2022
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ANNE-MARIE brings her ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3rd 2022

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from unveiling details about her second studio album titled ‘Therapy’, Anne-Marie is delighted to announce her upcoming UK & Ireland ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ that’ll take place in May 2022. Running over five dates, Anne-Marie will […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
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BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her latest single ‘Your Power,’ and ahead of the July 30 release of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has announced the first leg of her […]

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021
Gigs

GRUFF RHYS announces headline Dublin show for October 2021

March 30, 2021 XS Noize

Celebrating his upcoming album “Seeking New Gods” through Rough Trade Records, Gruff Rhys makes his highly anticipated return to Dublin. He will perform live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 30th October 2021. Tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie […]

RAG’N’BONE MAN announces Belfast and Dublin dates for October 2021 1
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RAG’N’BONE MAN announces Belfast and Dublin dates for October 2021

March 15, 2021 XS Noize

RAG’N’BONE MAN has announced dates at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin: 18th October 2021 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast: 19th October 2021. The tour announcement comes ahead of the release of the multi-platinum singer’s highly anticipated sophomore […]

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