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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
          News

          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
          News

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

        • 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
        • 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
          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. […]

  • 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
          Podcast

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

BEHIND THE SCENES OF NOEL GALLAGHERS NEW VIDEO – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Noel Gallagher video? well look no further. Have a sneaky look below at The making of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds new video ‘The Ballad […]

GHXST 'NOWHERE EP' out on 26th January
New Music

GHXST ‘NOWHERE EP’ out on 26th January

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of a few infectious singles, Brooklyn-based doom/blues trio GHXST return with the release of ‘Nowhere EP’ on 26th January through CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. The EP has been recorded over the last year between New […]

PANDA BEAR - PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER
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PANDA BEAR – PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER

January 19, 2015 David McElroy

Recently, Noah Lennox a.k.a. Panda Bear gave an interview to The Quietus where he talked about his favorite thirteen albums. They ranged from the ‘Enter The Wu Tang’ to King Tubby’s ‘Roots Of Dub’ to […]

SOAK - B A NOBODY
New Music

SOAK PREMIERES NEW TRACK ‘SEA CREATURES’ – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

Zane Lowe premiered SOAK’s new single ‘Sea Creatures’ as tonight’s Future Exclusive on BBC Radio 1, you can now stream it below! It’ll be available on iTunes, Spotify from tomorrow, along with a tour announcement. […]

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE 'REMEMBER THE HIGHS' SINGLE IN FEB
New Music

LITTLE LAPIN TO RELEASE ‘REMEMBER THE HIGHS’ SINGLE IN FEB

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin has been making her mark on audiences all over the world, from New Zealand where she was based for five years, to New York where she recently performed the last leg […]

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS 'PEUR' RELEASE NEW SINGLE
New Music

MANCUNIAN ALT ROCKERS ‘PEUR’ RELEASE NEW SINGLE

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

The song is called Hollow Skies and is being released through Ruby Music. The track is being released exclusively in Canada on Feb 17th and then the rest of the World on 9th March. Peur, […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN ‘CORRESPONDER’ DEBUT SOLO SINGLE – listen

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

James Atkin “Corresponder” – Debut Solo Single ATK Records – Impact Date: Feb 2nd 2015 As song says, “Long Time Listener, First Time Corresponder”…. James Atkin’s debut solo single “Corresponder” sees him returning to his […]

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'FLUTTER' - watch
New Music

THE UNTHANKS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘FLUTTER’ – watch

January 19, 2015 XS Noize

When The Unthanks released ‘Last’ in 2011, Uncut wrote that “The Unthanks seem to regard folk music the same way Miles Davis regarded jazz: as a launch pad for exploring the wider possibilities”. Two years […]

THE DECEMBERISTS - MAKE YOU BETTER
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THE DECEMBERISTS – MAKE YOU BETTER

January 19, 2015 Lori Gava

The much anticipated seventh release by The Decemberists entitled What a Terrible World What a Beautiful World comes out on January 20. In the run up to the event, the band has released the fourth track […]

MARK RONSON - UPTOWN SPECIAL
Album Reviews

MARK RONSON – UPTOWN SPECIAL

January 18, 2015 Lori Gava

Mark Ronson renowned and prolific producer has released his fourth “Solo” release Uptown Special The first single Uptown Funk has already hit number one in both the UK and America charts. Ronson is perhaps better known […]

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE 'SUNNE' - listen
New Music

CHEATAHS SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SUNNE’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Cheatahs have gifted us another track from their forthcoming Sunne EP, and the title track is every bit as optimistic as you were last week about your New Year resolutions. Luckily, Cheatahs bright new outlook […]

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP 'THE KING OF ANXIETY' IN JANUARY 2015
New Music

PETITE NOIR SHARES NEW TRACK ‘SHADOWS’ – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Petite Noir has shared the track ‘Shadows’, taken from his forthcoming EP, ‘The King Of Anxiety, which is released digitally next week. ‘Shadows’ embraces more electronic influences than previous track ‘Chess’, but once again showcases […]

WINDHAND'S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES "KNEELER" - listen
New Music

WINDHAND’S DORTHIA COTTRELL SHARES “KNEELER” – listen

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Windhand’s thunderous front woman, Dorthia Cottrell has delivered us a remarkable solo album carrying ten songs written over the span of a decade and exhibits Dorthia’s palpable vocals and lyrics that push into a new […]

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH
New Music

AVID DANCER ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP 1ST BATH OUT APRIL 14TH

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

Jacob Dillan Summers has been many things. A sheltered fundamentalist Christian kid. A world champion drumline drummer. A marine. A lovesick transplant to icy Alaska. But in July 2014, he was just a man stabbing […]

GENERATIONALS - NEW ALBUM 'ALIX'
New Music

GENERATIONALS UNLEASH ‘REVIVER’ VIDEO – watch here

January 17, 2015 XS Noize

2014 saw Generationals release their sunny fourth studio album Alix and cover the better part of North America playing sold out shows supporting it. Released last fall, the record comprises the band’s signature blend of […]

THE VERONICAS TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM FEBRUARY 23RD
New Music

THE VERONICAS TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM FEBRUARY 23RD

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

The Veronicas, who are currently Top 5 in the iTunes chart and Top 10 in the official midweeks with their single ‘You Ruin Me’, will release their eagerly awaited third album, THE VERONICAS, on February, […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO RELEASE BIOGRAPHY 'THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS' IN 2015
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SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO RELEASE BIOGRAPHY ‘THE RISE OF THE SUPER FURRY ANIMALS’ IN 2015

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

A biography based on Super Furry Animals will be released in 2015. The Rise of the Super Furry Animals, written by music journalist Ric Rawlins, will hit stores in February this year. Rawlins, formerly digital […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD
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THE WAR ON DRUGS NOMINATED FOR BRIT AWARD

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

Today sees more accolades for Philly’s finest with The War On Drugs being nominated for INTERNATIONAL GROUP at this year’s BRIT AWARDS, alongside the likes of Foo Fighters and The Black Keys. The BRIT Award […]

NICK EDWARD HARRIS
New Music

NICK EDWARD HARRIS PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CALM YOUR DEMONS’ – watch

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

Nick Edward Harris dances with his demons for new video… Nick Edward Harris has premiered his new video for his first sing ‘Calm Your Demons’. ‘Calm Your Demons’ is evidence of Harris’ progression, and captivates […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS SHARE NEW TRACK ‘WE’VE COME SO FAR’, OUT ON 09 FEBRUARY

January 16, 2015 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers’ new album, Transfixiation, is out in just over a month on Dead Oceans. “We’ve Come So Far” is a blistering all out explosion of sound and is possibly the closest […]

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