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        • Julian Marley
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          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

          Inspiral Carpets
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          Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years

          May 29, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets announce Burn Like The Sun – their first studio album in 12 years, out January 29th, 2027 via Scruff of the Neck Records. The band have unveiled a special announcement video, narrated by […]

          Faithless
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          Faithless Announce Special Guests For CHSq Belfast Show With Phil Hartnoll, Justin Robertson & Marion Hawkes

          May 28, 2026

          Dance pioneers Faithless are back with their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Thursday 20th August 2026, alongside very special guests, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Justin Robertson and Marion Hawkes. Few […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          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 […]

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Month: July 2016

Top Ten Ranked: Black Sabbath
Top Tens

Top Ten Ranked: Black Sabbath

July 29, 2016 Landon Murray

Rarely in music do bands come around that are as amazing and important to a single genre as the Birmingham based Black Sabbath. Many people consider Led Zeppelin to be the cornerstone of the hard […]

Massive Attack - Unveil the Ed Morriss - Directed Video for ‘Come Near Me’ - Watch
New Music

Massive Attack – Unveil the Ed Morriss – Directed Video for ‘Come Near Me’ – Watch

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Massive Attack today release two brand new songs, ‘Come Near Me’ and ‘The Spoils’. Both songs are written and produced by Massive Attack’s Daddy G and collaborator Stew Jackson and feature vocals from Ghostpoet (on […]

DAUGHTER - Announce European Tour, New Album Out In January
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Daughter reveal ‘No Care’ video + UK/EU tour dates

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Daughter have launched a new single from their critically lauded second album, Not To Disappear. Entitled ‘No Care’, the propulsive song finds lyricist/vocalist Elena Tonra at her most direct and unflinching, spitting embittered words against […]

Track Of The Day: Nuuxs - Love Me Slower
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Nuuxs – Love Me Slower

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Nuuxs is a French born singer songwriter who grew up in Hackney. Her music style is influenced by Tarantino soundtracks and Lo-Fi beats which are demonstrated in her debut single ‘Holy Man’ released in April […]

Iron Maiden stream live performance of the last night of 'The Book Of Souls' World Tour
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Iron Maiden stream live performance of the last night of ‘The Book Of Souls’ World Tour

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

Iron Maiden’s The Book of Souls World Tour has been on the road since late February, playing to over 1.5 million fans with 72 shows in 36 counties and six continents. They will play the […]

Viola Beach Animated Music Video For 'Boys That Sing' Unveiled
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Viola Beach Animated Music Video For ‘Boys That Sing’ Unveiled

July 29, 2016 XS Noize

To mark the posthumous release of indie group Viola Beach’s self-titled album an animated video for lead single ‘Boys That Sing’ has been revealed today. The full album is now available via the band’s own […]

XS Noize Podcast: #9: Tom Hingley talks about his time in Inspiral Carpets
Podcast

XS Noize Podcast: #9: Tom Hingley talks about his time in Inspiral Carpets

July 28, 2016 XS Noize

Tom Hingley is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the frontman of Inspiral Carpets. After six successful years, Inspiral Carpets split in 1995 and Hingley started performing as a solo artist. Hingley […]

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins - “Amnesia”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Bloom Twins – “Amnesia”

July 28, 2016 Amanda Stock

Meet Anna and Sonia Kuprienko, 19 year old identical twins from a small town called Brovary, a suburb of Kiev in the Ukraine. Now based in London, they are Bloom Twins, who refer to their […]

ASYLUMS release new track 'Missing Persons' - Listen
Album Reviews

Album Review: Asylums – Killer Brain Waves

July 28, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Of late, Southend-on-Sea, Essex is home of a growing list of musicians and bands including The Horrors, Busted(ahem), Sonny Green & Nothing but Thieves. This burgeoning seaside town has now spawned yet another noteworthy act […]

Exclusive Stream: Amanda Merdzan - ‘Commands’ EP - listen
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Exclusive Stream: Amanda Merdzan – ‘Commands’ EP – listen

July 27, 2016 XS Noize

Amanda Merdzan is an Australian singer/songwriter/producer now based in London. Three years on from her release ‘The Map Has Been Redrawn’ which received national airplay and reviews from Triple J presenters, saw her tour the […]

Track Of The Day: Kelly Oliver - 'Rio', Watch Video
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Kelly Oliver – ‘Rio’, Watch Video

July 27, 2016 Thomas S. Day

We’ve been following Kelly Oliver with interest over the last six months when we became aware of her second album release, Bedlam. We were so impressed that we featured her in a showcase and we […]

Hackney-based eight piece 'We Used to Make Things' to release debut album. Listen to Track
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Hackney-based eight piece ‘We Used to Make Things’ to release debut album. Listen to Track

July 27, 2016 XS Noize

We Used to Make Things are a Hackney-based eight piece Indie-Pop band brimming with melodic hooks, fat grooves, big horns, incisive lyrics and vocal harmonies that the Beach Boys would be proud of. Their story […]

Album Review: Field Mouse – Episodic
Album Reviews

Album Review: Field Mouse – Episodic

July 27, 2016 Fionn Crossan

A few years ago, Dream Pop has really had its moment. With the rise of new bands like Beach House and the resurrection of older bands like Slowdive or Ride, whether its rock or electronic, […]

FIDLAR share cover of Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage' - Listen
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FIDLAR share cover of Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’ – Listen

July 27, 2016 XS Noize

Recorded recently in honour of the fourth anniversary of the passing of Beastie Boys founding member Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch, LA quartet FIDLAR covered the group’s iconic ‘Sabotage’. Bristling with energy, the band’s take on it […]

Dinosaur Jr. debut new single 'Goin' Down', taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not
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Dinosaur Jr. debut new single ‘Goin’ Down’, taken from new album Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not

July 26, 2016 XS Noize

Today, Dinosaur Jr. share ‘Goin Down’, the newest single drawn from their forthcoming record, Give A Glimpse of What Yer Not (out Aug 5th on Jagjaguwar). You may have briefly been given a glimpse when […]

Track Of The Day: Creative Adult - 'Moving Window'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Creative Adult – ‘Moving Window’

July 26, 2016 XS Noize

With the release of upcoming new album Fear of Life quickly approaching, Bay Area post-punks Creative Adult have now shared ‘Moving Window’, a track which showcases the group’s love of 80’s British Indie. Of the […]

Birmingham's Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for new single 'Lost And Found'
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Birmingham’s Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for new single ‘Lost And Found’

July 26, 2016 XS Noize

Birmingham’s Glenn Smyth has unveiled the video for new single ‘Lost And Found’ and revealed details of his forthcoming EP ‘A Sense Of Freedom’. Mixed by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve) and produced by Dave […]

Album Review: Simple Minds - New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 - Deluxe Box Set 2
Album Reviews

Album Review: Simple Minds – New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84 – Deluxe Box Set

July 26, 2016 Lori Gava

The storied band Simple Minds has been experiencing a well deserved revival. The beginning of this decade saw renew interest in the influential Scottish band with numerous critics and music aficionados giving the band’s vast […]

Track Of The Day: Okkervil River - "The Industry"
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Okkervil River – “The Industry”

July 25, 2016 XS Noize

Okkervil River has released their new song and video “The Industry”, the second single from their forthcoming album ‘Away’, out September 9 on ATO Records. Okkervil’s Will Sheff states “I wrote ‘The Industry’ quickly after […]

Corinne Bailey Rae announces autumn UK headline tour...
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Corinne Bailey Rae announces autumn UK headline tour…

July 25, 2016 XS Noize

After the critically acclaimed release of her new album The Heart Speaks In Whispers, Corinne Bailey Rae has confirmed the dates for her first UK tour in five years as she brings her sensational live […]

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