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        • 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 […]

          The Lilacs
          News

          The Lilacs unveil debut album “Keeping Up With The Joneses” alongside UK tour dates

          March 30, 2026

          The Lilacs’ journey so far has seen the Wigan quartet sell-out a 2700-capacity headline show in Manchester, achieve a Top 10 Independent Albums Chart breakthrough with the ‘The 395 (To Forever)’ EP, win new admirers […]

          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 […]

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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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Garbage and Placebo Deliver Emotion and Power at Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall Show

          March 29, 2026

          To have Placebo as your special guest genuinely puts the ‘special’ into special guest. Placebo were clearly ecstatic to be at the Albert Hall and supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Frontman Brian Molko smiled throughout and […]

        • 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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
          Gigs

          Dexys Midnight Runners Return With First UK & Ireland Tour Since 2003

          March 24, 2026

          Dexys Midnight Runners have announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off this October. The run of dates marks the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the Dexys […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on Grief, Mental Health & ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276
          Podcast

          The Twilight Sad – James Graham & Andy MacFarlane on ‘It’s The Long Goodbye’ | XS Noize Podcast #276

          March 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with James Graham and Andy MacFarlane — the creative core of The Twilight Sad — to talk about their powerful sixth album It’s […]

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Hot Hot Heat share video for 'Kid Who Stays In The Picture' - Watch
New Music

Hot Hot Heat share video for ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’ – Watch

May 25, 2016 XS Noize

After announcing the release of their final, self-titled LP last month, Hot Hot Heat can share the video for lead off single ‘Kid Who Stays In The Picture’. The song, written by frontman Steve Bays […]

GARBAGE share new single “EMPTY” - Listen
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Garbage Reveal Video For ‘Empty’ – Watch

May 23, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage have today released a new music video for their single “Empty” from their forthcoming album Strange Little Birds due out on June 10th on the band’s own STUNVOLUME Records. The video reunites the band […]

Lucius reveal new face-melting video for 'Gone Insane' - Watch
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Lucius reveal new face-melting video for ‘Gone Insane’ – Watch

May 20, 2016 XS Noize

Lucius’ new face-melting music video for the track “Gone Insane” was created by director Nathan Johnson and it’s a live stop-motion clip using people, prosthetics, and 3,000 still photographs. “Bands don’t make videos like this […]

METRONOMY - Release new album 'Summer 08' out July 1- listen to first single 'Old Skool'
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METRONOMY – Release new album ‘Summer 08’ out July 1- listen to first single ‘Old Skool’

May 18, 2016 XS Noize

Metronomy scored their first Top 10 album in 2013 with the critically-acclaimed ‘Love Letters’ as sonic auteur Joe Mount and his pioneering pop headlined Field Day and Wilderness, and sold-out London’s Brixton Academy and Alexandra […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT - Announces new single 'Hold On' - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Richard Ashcroft – ‘Hold On’, Watch Video

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft has revealed a video for his latest single ‘Hold On’, taken from the forthcoming album. The track enjoyed an enthusiastic reception at radio, where it was quickly added to the A-List on BBC […]

Muse Unveil New Video For 'Aftermath' - Watch
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Muse Unveil New Video For ‘Aftermath’ – Watch

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

Muse have unveiled a striking new video for their single ‘Aftermath’. The video is the result of Muse’s on-going creative collaborations with Japanese director Tekken, who previously delivered eye-catching, flipbook-style animated videos for the band’s […]

Listen to 'GETAWAY' the brand new single from BLOSSOMS 1
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Blossoms will release their highly anticipated debut album on August 5th

May 16, 2016 XS Noize

2016 is Blossoms’ year. Catapulted into the musical subconscious in January, listed fourth in the BBC Soundpoll as well as almost every other ‘ones to watch’ list – Blossoms have been carefully carving out their […]

U2 - iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 - on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow
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U2 To Release iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE – Live In Paris – Watch Trailer

May 13, 2016 XS Noize

U2 – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE – Live In Paris will be released worldwide on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on Friday 10th June. The concert film captures the Irish band’s groundbreaking tour as it returned […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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The Jezabels reveal video for ‘My Love Is My Disease’ – Watch

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

Australian gothic synth-pop quartet The Jezabels have revealed the hair-raising video for their new single ‘My Love Is My Disease’. A commuter is tracked through the myriad streets of Tokyo by a rabid, haunting burden […]

JOANovARC Share video for brilliant new single 'White Trash' - Watch
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JOANovARC Share video for brilliant new single ‘White Trash’ – Watch

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

JOANovARC release the epic and empowering White Trash on June 10th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC a four piece force of nature explain “White Trash is about “believing in yourself and not letting anyone treat […]

Fatherson unveil 'Just Past The Point Of Breaking' video
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Fatherson unveil ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’ video

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of a busy summer and the release of their second album, FATHERSON have announced some very special, intimate shows in Scotland which leads them up to their T in the Park appearance in July. […]

PJ HARVEY returns with new album in 2016, watch film clip directed by Seamus Murphy
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PJ Harvey announces US shows for 2016

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

PJ Harvey is to perform in the U.S. for the first time in 5 years, accompanied by her nine-piece band. She will play in New York and Los Angeles, her only 2016 U.S. concerts in […]

Drowners Share new single "Pick up the Pace"; from new album "On Desire"
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Drowners Share new single “Pick up the Pace”; from new album “On Desire”

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Drowners have unveiled new single “Pick Up The Pace”, the second track to be shared from their long awaited new album. “ON DESIRE” which arrives everywhere on Friday, June 24th. Recorded and mixed by Claudius […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Listen to the new single from Kula Shaker – ‘Let Love Be (With U)’ out 27th May

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Having just released their 5th studio album, K 2.0, to much acclaim in February, and with sold-out dates across the UK and Europe, including a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse, Kula Shaker are pleased to […]

Watch: BETH ORTON'S  Video for "1973"
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Watch: BETH ORTON’S Video for “1973”

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Beth Orton releases the second track from her highly anticipated forthcoming album Kidsticks. Prior to the release of Beth’s stunning new album, which is released via ANTI- on May 27th, you can stream the video […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT share 'WOUNDED WING' video - Watch
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THE DUKE SPIRIT share ‘WOUNDED WING’ video – Watch

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

To accompany the release of The Duke Spirit’s new single, the BBC 6 Playlisted Wounded Wing, comes a video directed by renowned photographer and film maker Steve Gullick. Wounded Wing features guest vocalist Mark Lanegan […]

PRETTY VICIOUS announce 'Cave Song' EP, watch video for title track
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PRETTY VICIOUS announce ‘Cave Song’ EP, watch video for title track

April 29, 2016 XS Noize

Pretty Vicious announce the Cave Song EP, a four-song collection to be released June 17th on Virgin EMI. The title track was premiered last night by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1. Ever since they […]

EAGULLS announce details of the release of their 2nd album, ‘Ullages’.
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EAGULLS announce details of the release of their 2nd album, ‘Ullages’.

April 28, 2016 XS Noize

Eagulls have announced details of the release of their 2nd album, Ullages, on Friday May 13th 2016 on Partisan Records. Releasing their much-acclaimed self-titled debut-album in 2014, the following 12 months saw the fiercely independent […]

Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON
New Music

WILLOW ROBINSON unveils ‘STONES’ video – watch

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

Introducing 22-year-old singer songwriter Willow Robinson. Born in Los Angeles to British parents, now residing in Hay-on-Wye and recently signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Management (after playing his first ever gig), Willow releases his debut […]

THE BURNING HELL  release Double A side new single 'Men Without Hats' / 'Fuck the Government, I Love You'
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THE BURNING HELL release Double A side new single ‘Men Without Hats’ / ‘Fuck the Government, I Love You’

April 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Burning Hell release Double A side new single ‘Men Without Hats’ / ‘Fuck the Government, I Love You’ from their latest album ‘Public Library’ The seventh Burning Hell album is a collection of eight […]

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