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          AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more

          May 22, 2026

          AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, as the city prepares for what promises to be its biggest music weekend of the year. Hailed as “Techno Christmas,” or “Belfast Coachella” AVA is […]

          The Script
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          THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour

          May 22, 2026

          The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

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          The Coral
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

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          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
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          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
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          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
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          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

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PSYCH FIVE-PIECE 'MY DRUNKEN HAZE' RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP
New Music

PSYCH FIVE-PIECE ‘MY DRUNKEN HAZE’ RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

Greek five piece band My Drunken Haze are based out of Athens in the Mesogia area and make 60’s psych-tinged melodies with fiery pop flourishes. Their self-titled debut album, released by Inner Ear Records on […]

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'MATADOR' AND TOUR DATES
New Music

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘MATADOR’ AND TOUR DATES

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

A sense of space permeates every second of Matador’s thirty-nine minutes. From the astral gorgeousness of ‘The Girl Who Fell To Earth’ to the dream-like cadences of ‘Oscillate’, it’s the sound of a songwriter melting […]

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES 'PROMISES' SINGLE
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER PREMIERES GRANT SINGER DIRECTED VIDEO FOR ‘PROMISES’

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

‘Promises’ is the first single from Waxing Romantic. Inspired from a tender late night conversation between lovers, it is built around a comforting guitar riff that keeps it casual and reassuring. The track is released […]

RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR
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RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

Shoegazers Ride have announced their return, confirming a series of live dates for 2015, and in return pleasing their fan base who sensed it coming following Beady Eye’s recent split. The band will reunite in […]

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES 'NEVER LET YOU DOWN' VIDEO watch here!
New Music

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES ‘NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ VIDEO watch here!

November 18, 2014 XS Noize

The NYC-based nugaze artist releases a new single and music video from her upcoming debut solo album. Written and produced by JV, Never Let You Down is a song about suffering love, broken promises, over-analyzing […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
New Music

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK ‘SATURN’ ANNOUNCE ‘INHALE THE UNIVERSE’ EP

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Drømtorp’, Plastic Mermaids will release ‘Saturn’, the lead track from their forthcoming EP ‘Inhale the Universe’, on 15th December on Cross Keys Records. The EP is […]

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK 'IT TURNS OUT'
New Music

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘IT TURNS OUT’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Swedish musicologist, Karl Magnus Martinsson (AKA Magnus Reimer) is set to make his mark on contemporary electronic music with his latest track ‘It Turns Out’, set to surface this autumn. A musical academic, the track […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
New Music

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘ COME ON AND SHOOT’ IN JANUARY

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, is the latest offering from London based musician John Wright. Based in Shoreditch, this multi-instrumentalist has been making music […]

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE 'THE HEAVEN SMILES' AND 'WALLFLOWER'
New Music

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘THE HEAVEN SMILES’ AND ‘WALLFLOWER’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

The music of George Holman is released under an apt moniker – his songs are strikingly beautiful yet emotionally touching; the affectation of a peacock underpinned by George’s sincerity. George has been writing music from […]

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM  NOVEMBER 24TH
Album Reviews

THE TALKS – COMMONERS, PEERS DRUNKS AND THIEVES

November 17, 2014 Lori Gava

Ska/Punk practitioners, The Talks are releasing their first full length album, Commoners, Peers, Drunks and Thieves on November 24, 2014.  The young group is following up their well received 2013 EP Westsinister.  That EP yielded […]

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here
New Music

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

THE latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas was unveiled last night — with fans quick to heap praise on the “amazing” song and video. Donations started pouring in as soon as the Band […]

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE
New Music

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

North Dublin duo Gary Harding and James McGuire, aka Darling, emerge from spending the past few months sequestered in the studio with a pocketful of great new music and a plan to make 2015 their […]

MACHINES IN HEAVEN - HINDU MILK EP
Album Reviews

MACHINES IN HEAVEN – HINDU MILK EP

November 16, 2014 David McElroy

Hindu Milk is Machines In Heaven’s first release since their outstanding debut album bordersbreakdown. Since that album came out, the band’s reputation has grown and grown, so much so that the NME recently pointed them […]

DEPECHE MODE - LIVE IN BERLIN SOUNDTRACK
Album Reviews

DEPECHE MODE – LIVE IN BERLIN SOUNDTRACK

November 15, 2014 Chris Snoddon

The Godfathers of Electronic rock have been no strangers to live recordings and DVD’s accompanying their sell out World tours throughout the years and have a pretty impressive  live release catalogue to browse through, if […]

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

15th December brings the release of the “Underbart”, the fourth single from Little Dragon’s critically acclaimed studio album “Nabuma Rubberband” released earlier this year. 2014 has seen Little Dragon enjoy unparalleled success in the electronic-pop […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER SHARES NEW SONG ‘DO THE DAMAGE’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

‘Do The Damage’ is the B-Side to Gallagher’s new single ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ and will also appear on the deluxe edition release of his forthcoming album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. Speaking about the song, […]

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP 'START A FIRE' SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER
New Music

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP ‘START A FIRE’ SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

For Devonian songwriter James Robinson, the decision to leave behind the comfort of his touring band, and friends, was a tough one to make. Fronting Brighton-based, alt-pop band Two Spot Gobi, Robinson found success touring […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release their new EP ‘Brothers’ on February 1. listen to the first single from the record, ‘People,’ BELOW.

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE UNVEIL PARRALOX MIX OF NEW SINGLE ‘REASON’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled the Parralox mix  taken from their forthcoming single, Reason, out on 24 November 2014. This heartfelt anthem backed with a pulsating dance beat is the second single […]

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO 'SOUND OF THE MACHINE' & ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES
New Music

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘WAR’

November 13, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return to the UK this November with their debut album The Dawn, a record that celebrates flamboyant, hallucinogenic acid rock, propelled by ideas and a, some might say, old-school […]

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