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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 […]

        • 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
        • 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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Ryan Adams to bring Heartbreaker Tour to Belfast and Dublin

November 12, 2024 XS Noize

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”. Formerly fronting rock-Americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across […]

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, 'F*ck The Rain' - Listen Now
Gigs

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, ‘F*ck The Rain’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ryan Adams shared “F*ck The Rain” – the lead single from Big Colors, which is the first of three albums he will release in 2019. The track, which features a guitar solo by John Mayer […]

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
Classic Albums

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker

September 13, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Heartbreaker is the stop-gap album that came to define a career. Released 18 years ago this month, Adams himself described it as “An amazing stroll down the back alley of my soul with some fine company.” With […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Belfast SSE Arena, 9th May

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Rock icon Noel Gallagher has been a frequent visitor to Belfast over the past few years, not only from playing live but from spending a wealth of time in Belfast recording his experimental third solo […]

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017

September 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Ryan Adams played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on Friday night 08/09/2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots from a distance.

Album Review: Ryan Adams - Prisoner
Album Reviews

Album Review: Ryan Adams – Prisoner

February 21, 2017 Clair McAllister

It’s been 2 years since the ex-Whiskeytown maestro Ryan Adams last released a record, in the form of a full length ungraciously received Taylor Swift cover, so it will, no doubt, grant peace of mind […]

Ryan Adams announces details of Irish tour dates this September.
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Ryan Adams announces details of Irish tour dates this September.

February 17, 2017 XS Noize

Ryan Adams has just announced details of Irish tour dates this September. Ryan will play the Ulster Hall, Belfast on September 8th, followed by the Cork Opera House on September 9th and the tour will […]

Ryan Adams confirms new album 'Prisoner' for February release
New Music

Ryan Adams confirms new album ‘Prisoner’ for February release

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

In an exclusive interview with the world’s foremost feline talk show host Lil BUB, pinball, comic book, black metal and hardcore enthusiast and multiple-Grammy-nominee-and-zero-winner Ryan Adams confirmed details of his first album of all new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: RYAN ADAMS - 1989
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: RYAN ADAMS – 1989

September 21, 2015 David McElroy

Taylor Swift’s 1989 is one of those rare albums that unites the vast majority of music fans all of whom rightly bow down to its pop majesty. No matter how hard you might try and […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
New Music

RYAN ADAMS – To release TAYLOR SWIFT covers album – 21 September

September 18, 2015 XS Noize

The wait is over and the internet’s current favorite urban legend is now a reality: Ryan Adams’ full album cover of Taylor Swift’s 1989 will be released Monday, September 21 on PAX-AM/Blue Note. Produced by […]

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21
New Music

RYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RE-RELEASE OF HEARTBREAKER

April 23, 2015 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the recent release of Ryan Adams: Live at Carnegie Hall—which Rolling Stone has hailed as “stunning…a heartfelt love letter to his former hometown”— Ryan Adams is pleased to announce that […]

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21
New Music

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Those who were unable to score a golden ticket to Ryan Adams’ one-man two-night stand at Carnegie Hall can now experience every one of the 42 career-spanning (and a pair of previously unreleased) songs Ryan […]

RYAN ADAMS - RYAN ADAMS
Album Reviews

RYAN ADAMS – RYAN ADAMS

September 19, 2014 Tillie Elvrum

Who broke Ryan Adams’ heart?  That’s the question I find myself asking every time I listen to a new album from the prolific singer/songwriter. I find myself asking the question again on his latest self-titled […]

RYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
New Music

RYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES

July 28, 2014 XS Noize

Ryan Adams has just confirmed a short UK tour, kicking off on 19th‎ September at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire. See below for full dates: September 19th ‎– Shepherds Bush Empire 24th – Manchester Albert Hall […]

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