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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
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          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
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          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. […]

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        • 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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YORKSHIRE QUINTET 'ALLUSONDRUGS' RELEASE ‘I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO UNI’ TRACK AND VIDEO
New Music

YORKSHIRE QUINTET ‘ALLUSONDRUGS’ RELEASE ‘I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO UNI’ TRACK AND VIDEO

October 28, 2014 XS Noize

Following airplay from Radio 1, Xfm, Kerrang and play listings across the UK, Europe and America, an appearance at Reading & Leeds Festival this summer and a September UK headline run that was immediately followed […]

REM_BOX
New Music

R.E.M.’S I.R.S. RECORDS SINGLES GATHERED FOR NEW VINYL SEVEN-INCH COLLECTION, ‘7IN – 83-88,’ TO BE RELEASED DECEMBER 8

October 28, 2014 XS Noize

Eleven singles R.E.M. released between 1983 and 1988 with I.R.S. Records have been gathered for 7IN – 83-88, a new boxed collection of vinyl seven-inch singles to be released December 8 by UMC/Capitol. The singles […]

Sounds of Sputnik
New Music

SOUNDS OF SPUTNIK PAIR WITH UMMAGMA FOR ‘NEWBORN’ ALBUM

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

Sounds of Sputnik is the brainchild of Roman Kalitkin, whose signature sound mixes post-rock, shoegaze and dream pop with a slight kickback to noise pop. He draws inspiration from My Bloody Valentine, Jesus and Mary […]

STEREO MC'S RELEASE CAREER SPANNING BOX SET
New Music

STEREO MC’S RELEASE CAREER SPANNING BOX SET

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

A 10 disc CD and DVD celebration of the influential, innovative hip-hop and dance act Stereo MC’s will be released globally on October 27th 2014 via UMC. The Stereo MC’s were the first British group […]

INSPIRAL CARPETS - INSPIRAL CARPETS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inspiral Carpets – Inspiral Carpets

October 27, 2014 XS Noize

Manchester’s Inspiral Carpets return with their self-titled new album and the first since Devil Hopping 20 years ago. Since then Singer Tom Hingley has left and been replaced by original vocalist and co-founder Stephen Holt. […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
Album Reviews

THE TWILIGHT SAD – NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE

October 26, 2014 David McElroy

As soon as you hear There’s A Girl In The Corner, the opening track on The Twilight Sad’s third album Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, you are instantly immersed in […]

SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REMASTERS
Album Reviews

SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES REMASTERS

October 26, 2014 Laura Gamble

The month of October heralds change and is full of magic and mystery.  The days get shorter and darkness creeps ever earlier with each day. What better time then to release four spectacular Remasters from […]

LIAM GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES BEADY EYE SPLIT 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER ANNOUNCES BEADY EYE SPLIT

October 25, 2014 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has announced today through his Twitter account that his band Beady Eye have split up. The frontman of the band tweeted today (October 24) to state that the band are “no longer” and […]

THE PINK TEENS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'GOOD LUCK, PINK TEENS'
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THE PINK TEENS TO RELEASE NEW EP ‘GOOD LUCK, PINK TEENS’

October 24, 2014 XS Noize

It has recently been announced that Manchester favourites Temple Songs have changed their name to The Pink Teens. To celebrate, the band will be releasing the fantastic new EP “Good Luck, Pink Teens” The 12 […]

GENERATIONALS - NEW ALBUM 'ALIX'
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GENERATIONALS UNLEASH ‘GOLD SILVER DIAMOND’ VIDEO

October 24, 2014 XS Noize

New Orleans’ Generationals have released their highly anticipated fourth studio album Alix, an immediate classic out now via Polyvinyl Records. Comprised of band members and friends since high school Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer and […]

MADAME SO - IF ONLY YOU WERE DEAD
Album Reviews

MADAME SO – IF ONLY YOU WERE DEAD

October 23, 2014 Marty Clarke

Following on from her debut EP the latest single from Madame So “If Only You Were Dead” is run-of-the-mill light distortion based pop stuff that will have teenage girls singing into their hairbrush. This is […]

JENNIE VEE RELEASES 'DIE ALONE' EP
New Music

JENNIE VEE RELEASES ‘DIE ALONE’ EP

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

Jennie Vee is a musician/songwriter specializing in nu-gaze gloom-pop from Toronto, Canada and based in NYC. She fronted punk darlings Tuuli and electro pop duo The Vicious Guns. She has just completed her first solo […]

THE JAM - SETTING SONS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER RELEASE
New Music

THE JAM – SETTING SONS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER RELEASE

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

The Jam’s 1979 masterpiece Setting Sons is being expanded and reissued on November 17th 2014 as super deluxe and deluxe editions which feature unreleased demos and live tracks. Setting Sons was originally conceived as a […]

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO MIXTAPE #1 2
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XS NOIZE MIXTAPE # 8 IRISH EDITION

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #8 IRISH EDITION, to showcase well known and up and coming bands/artists from all over the island of Ireland. Featuring: U2, David Holmes, Girls Names, White Male Actors, Documenta and […]

BRIAN ENO TO RELEASE 4 DISCS OF RARE AND UNRELEASED MATERIAL IN DECEMBER
New Music

BRIAN ENO TO RELEASE 4 DISCS OF RARE AND UNRELEASED MATERIAL IN DECEMBER

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

Brian Eno readies 4 bonus discs of rare and unreleased material for All Saints Records solo reissues in December Expanded editions of Nerve Net, The Shutov Assembly, Neroli and The Drop out December 1st Each […]

MARTIN BLACK - MAN OUT THE CITY
Single Reviews

MARTIN BLACK – MAN OUT THE CITY

October 23, 2014 Marty Clarke

Not a song for all you country yokels, Martin Black’s “Man out the city” is a song that strikes a chord with all the townies who claim to hate the urban life,when in reality it’s […]

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

NOEL GALLAGHER RELEASES ‘IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT’ VIDEO, WATCH HERE:

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has released the video for ‘In The Heat of The moment’ Watch BELOW: Noel Gallagher’s new album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ to be released next year 2nd March 2015. a new single ‘In The Heat […]

LISTEN TO NEW TRACK FROM LONELADY 'GROOVE IT OUT'
New Music

LISTEN TO NEW TRACK FROM LONELADY ‘GROOVE IT OUT’

October 23, 2014 XS Noize

Groove It Out is a 6-minute dance workout that recalls ESG and ‘Voodoo Ray’, its economical funk guitar lines and colourful passages unfurling over simple drum machine beats, charting moments of joy and uncertainty; ‘In […]

LOWLY PREMIERE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'STONES IN THE WATER'
New Music

LOWLY PREMIERE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘STONES IN THE WATER’

October 22, 2014 XS Noize

Lowly premiered the video for their brand new single, ‘Stones in the Water’. The single is released via Win-Win Records, 3rd November.The band make their UK live debut at JaJaJa @The Lexington, Thursday 30th October. Driven […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' BUNF RELEASES 'LOTS OF DOTS' WITH THE PALE BLUE DOTS
New Music

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS’ BUNF RELEASES ‘LOTS OF DOTS’ WITH THE PALE BLUE DOTS

October 21, 2014 XS Noize

Striding the globe and crossing musical genres was all in a career’s work for Huw ‘Bunf’ Bunford as the lead guitarist of Welsh indie icons Super Furry Animals, but the band’s four year hiatus has […]

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