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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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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
          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
        • 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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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019 2
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera has announced her first European tour in thirteen years. The vocal powerhouse will bring The X Tour to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Russia, Ireland & the U.K. this July […]

ARIANA GRANDE Announces 3ARENA DUBLIN show, 22 September 2019
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ARIANA GRANDE Announces a third and final show 3ARENA, Dublin

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND, ARIANA GRANDE HAS ANNOUNCED A THIRD AND FINAL SHOW AT 3ARENA, DUBLIN ON THE EUROPEAN LEG OF THE SWEETENER WORLD TOUR Produced by Live Nation, The Sweetener World Tour kicks off […]

Chart Dominating Powerhouse DRAKE Announces 3 Shows at Dublin's 3Arena in March
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Chart Dominating Powerhouse DRAKE Announces 3 Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena in March

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, platinum-selling, chart-dominating powerhouse Drake announces the ‘ASSASSINATION VACATION TOUR’ with support from fellow Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter Tory Lanez. Fresh off the back of his sell-out U.S tour, Drake will be taking his stellar production onto the […]

BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years
Gigs

BON JOVI announce R.D.S Stadium, Dublin show, Saturday 15 June, 2019

October 30, 2018 XS Noize

After thousands of sold out shows, it’s clear – Bon Jovi = One Wild Night. One of the planet’s biggest rock bands, Bon Jovi announces their return to Ireland, continuing a triumphant world tour that has visited the USA, Canada, Brazil, […]

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour
Gigs

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a small run of intimate, sold-out shows last week, Hozier has announced his forthcoming tour of Ireland. 15 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 16 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 17 […]

MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour 1
Gigs

MS. LAURYN HILL – releases limited number of extra production hold tickets for 3ARENA show

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

A limited number of production hold tickets have been released for Ms Lauryn Hill’s highly anticipated 3Arena date, Friday 30th November, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. […]

INTERPOL Unveil New Single ‘The Rover’ from Forthcoming Album 'Marauder' - Listen Now
Gigs

INTERPOL – Adds Manchester + Dublin Dates to 2018 World Tour

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

Following last week’s triumphant announcement of their new album, Marauder, which was live-streamed via a press conference in Mexico City (watch HERE), Interpol has confirmed another batch of headlining world tour dates. In addition to […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour

May 28, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine has today announced details of the UK & Ireland leg of the ‘High As Hope Tour’ including a show at 3Arena, Dublin on November 19th. A pre-sale for the 8-date run […]

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show
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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS announce Irish return with 3Arena, Dublin show

May 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers have announced their Irish return with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on October 29th, 2018 with very special guests Stephan Bodzin & James Holroyd. For twenty years The Chemical Brothers have redefined […]

LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo - Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18
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LIVE REVIEW: Yo La Tengo – Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 28/4/18

May 1, 2018 Marcus Millar

Yo La Tengo brings the sounds of their new album There’s A Riot Goin’ On as well as a slew of their greatest hits to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre and make for the most compelling live […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin - 15/04/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin – 15/04/18

April 20, 2018 Clair McAllister

After an Irish hiatus of almost 2 years, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls returned to Dublin, on the 2nd stop of their almighty World Tour, to tackle a sold-out Dublin Academy. We also caught […]

MADNESS announce headline date at 3Arena, Dublin
Gigs

MADNESS announce headline date at 3Arena, Dublin

April 11, 2018 XS Noize

Madness have just announced a headline date at 3Arena, Dublin on Saturday 28th July with very special guests The Lightning Seeds. Ticket Information Tickets priced from €48.90 inclusive of booking and facility fees go on […]

BLOC PARTY to play seminal debut album SILENT ALARM live across Europe
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BLOC PARTY to play seminal debut album SILENT ALARM live across Europe

March 20, 2018 XS Noize

Bloc Party today announce they will play their seminal debut album Silent Alarm live and in full for the first time to audiences across Europe this autumn. The band will play a handful of special […]

ERASURE Share The Adam Turner Remix Of ‘LOVE YOU TO THE SKY’ - Listen
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: ERASURE @ Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, 13th March

March 15, 2018 XS Noize

Electro synth pop group Erasure featuring Vince Clarke and Andy Bell returned to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre for the first of three shows after being forced to reschedule Januarys sold-out shows in Dublin’s traditional venue due […]

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon // Dave and Tim Hause // The Olympia, Dublin // 10th March 2018 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon // Dave and Tim Hause // The Olympia, Dublin // 10th March 2018

March 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

The last time Brian Fallon graced The Olympia with his presence in 2016, he played to a relatively full venue. Just 18 months on, accompanied by the vastly talented Dave and Tim Hause, he sold […]

CAMILLA CABELLO & CHARLIE XCX join TAYLOR SWIFT as special guests at Croke Park
Gigs

CAMILLA CABELLO & CHARLIE XCX join TAYLOR SWIFT as special guests at Croke Park

March 6, 2018 XS Noize

Taylor Swift has announced Camila Cabello and Charlie XCX as very special guests for her reputation Stadium Tour dates at Croke Park on Friday June 15th and Saturday June 16th. Ticket Information Tickets priced from […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to play Marlay Park, Dublin this July 1
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to play Marlay Park, Dublin this July

March 2, 2018 XS Noize

Following a phenomenal 3Arena, Dublin & SSE Arena shows last November, which sold out in minutes, Queen + Adam Lambert has made the surprise announcement that the band will play new European dates, including an […]

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS to play The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th
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THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS to play The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling band Thirty Seconds to Mars have just announced Irish dates on their huge European tour in 2018 including shows at The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th. […]

U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
Gigs

U2 Announce Belfast + Dublin Shows

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Live Nation and MCD today confirm shows in Dublin and Belfast on U2’s upcoming eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour with tickets on sale from 2nd February. As part of their European tour, the band will play […]

BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August
Gigs

BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary pop icon Britney Spears has announced her exclusive last time ever, a limited tour of her award-winning and record-breaking show, “Britney: Piece of Me.” For the first and only time, “Britney: Piece of Me” […]

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