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        • 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 […]

          Dea Matrona
          News

          Dea Matrona unleash explosive new single “John Doe” from upcoming album Hate That I Care

          April 11, 2026

          Dea Matrona return with explosive new single “John Doe”, the second taste off their highly anticipated second album “Hate That I Care”, set for release on 5th June 2026. Recorded, written and produced entirely by the […]

          Enter Shikari
          News

          Enter Shikari surprise release new album “Lose Your Self” with no prior announcement

          April 11, 2026

          With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have surprise released their brand-new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of […]

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        • 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
        • 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, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

  • 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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The Wood Burning Savages
Podcast

Paul Connolly – The Wood Burning Savages: Soundtracking a Broken System on ‘Hand To Mouth’ | XS Noize Podcast #224

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Paul Connolly, frontman of incendiary Derry alt-rock band The Wood Burning Savages, to discuss their explosive new album ‘Hand To […]

The Wood Burning Savages
News

The Wood Burning Savages gear up for the release of ‘Hand To Mouth’ with their expansive new single ‘Record of Achievement’

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Incendiary Derry quartet The Wood Burning Savages cue up the release of the new album ‘Hand To Mouth’ with the expansive new single ‘Record Of Achievement’. A raucous anthem of inner turmoil. Life chewing you […]

The Wood Burning Savages
Gigs

Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

March 25, 2023 XS Noize

The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

THE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances 1
Gigs

THE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances. Oh Yeah opened its doors to the public on 5th May 2007. The […]

ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May
Gigs

ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May 2020 to celebrate ’25 years of Ash’, joined on the night by The Wood Burning […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 - "We wanted to complete the hat trick." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 – “We wanted to complete the hat trick.”

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last 25 years, Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
Gigs

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 21 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB to join SNOW PATROL at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 25th May
Gigs

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB to join SNOW PATROL at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 25th May

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Following two years of worldwide touring, playing to ever-growing audiences, and culminating in headlining to a 40,000 sold-out audience at Community Festival, London, in June 2018, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB is set to join SNOW […]

MUSIC, LITERATURE and FILM celebrated in new mini festival series across N. IRELAND this month 1
Gigs

MUSIC, LITERATURE and FILM celebrated in new mini festival series across N. IRELAND this month

January 16, 2019 XS Noize

A new partnership between the arts organisation Snow Water, Tourism Ireland and Bushmills will see new monthly showcases of the best of NI music, literature and film across Northern Ireland’s coastal locations throughout 2019. Starting in […]

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019 1
Gigs

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Over the last 25 years Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including: 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK Platinum Albums, […]

The Wood Burning Savages, ROE and Kitt Philippa triumph at the Northern Ireland Music Awards 2018 1
News

The Wood Burning Savages, ROE and Kitt Philippa triumph at the Northern Ireland Music Awards 2018

November 16, 2018 XS Noize

There were stunning performances with equally impressive visuals and lights from six of the nominees, including a jaw-dropping set from Hannah Peel with the 1st Old Boys Brass band, and a blistering set from The […]

ATLANTIC SESSIONS announces its 10th Anniversary celebrations!
Gigs

ATLANTIC SESSIONS Timetable of Events Released – November 15- 18th 2018

October 31, 2018 XS Noize

From 15 – 18 November,  over 110 musicians will descend on Portstewart and Portrush in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Atlantic Sessions.  Over 40 music trail gigs are free of charge.  Tickets for headline events […]

THE NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 line up announced - tickets on sale now 1
Gigs

THE NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 line up announced – tickets on sale now

September 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Northern Ireland Music Prize honours and celebrates the very best of Northern Irish albums, and this year includes three additional categories for Best Single, Best Live Act and The Oh Yeah Contender Award. The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Wood Burning Savages – 'Stability'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Wood Burning Savages – ‘Stability’

April 25, 2018 Fionn Crossan

Derry punks ‘The Wood Burning Savages’ have provided us with a statement full of anger and political frustration on their debut album ‘Stability’. Opening title track explodes into the listener’s ear. The pounding driven bass […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video ‘I Don’t Know Why I Do It To Myself’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES unveil new video for single ‘Purple Heart’ – Watch Now!

April 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Paul Connolly, The Wood Burning Savages – “We don’t have throwaway songs.”

March 7, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages, a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland are proud to announce they’ll be celebrating the release of their debut album ‘STABILITY’ in Limelight 2, Belfast on Bank Holiday […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
News

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce Limelight, Belfast Album Launch

March 7, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages, a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland are proud to announce they’ll be celebrating the release of their debut album ‘STABILITY’ in Limelight 2, Belfast on Bank Holiday […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single ‘Purple Heart’ – Listen Now!

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Introducing The Wood Burning Savages, a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

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