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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
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          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          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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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for 'Forever' - Watch Now
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THE DANDY WARHOLS share creepy new video for ‘Forever’ – Watch Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The Dandy Warhols share the brand new video for ‘Forever’, taken from their forthcoming (and 10th) studio album, to be released on Dine Alone Records in early 2019. The band recently announced select 25th-anniversary dates […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares new track “Unmade” – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The sublime piano and vocal melodies at the centre of “Unmade” signal the fifth and final song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Unmade” follows previous […]

THE PRODIGY release new track "WE LIVE FOREVER" today - Listen Now
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THE PRODIGY release new track “WE LIVE FOREVER” today – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have today released new track ‘We Live Forever’, taken from the band’s forthcoming album‘No Tourists’ and available to stream, download and as an instant grat now. A twenty-date winter tour – including two shows at London’s Alexandra […]

IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ - Listen Now 2
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IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

Ian Brown has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’, his first solo material in nine years. The single precedes the new album, ‘Ripples’, which will be released on March 1, 2019.   Ian […]

FEATURE: The Coyote Call - An Introduction to Phil Lynott
Deep Dive

FEATURE: The Coyote Call – An Introduction to Phil Lynott

October 25, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Deep Dive: Take a Deep Dive into some of XS Noize contributors’ favourite artists. We’ll guide you through back catalogues, side projects and career highlights so you can choose which music to put at the […]

GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space
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GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

To coincide with the album launch of Gavin James new album “Only Ticket Home” and inspired by Elon Musk, Gavin actually launched his album into space (really). The album which is released tomorrow 26th Oct […]

UK Crossover Veteran DAR.RA  Releases New EP - Listen to track
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UK Crossover Veteran DAR.RA Releases New EP – Listen to track

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Dar. Ra has been part of the music industry for some time, signed to EMI and various dance labels over the years as well as remixing Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Tears For Fears, Savage Garden […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18

October 24, 2018 Clair McAllister

We Are Scientists played an amazing show at Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.             […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
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WHITE LIES share “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album Five, White Lies are pleased to share new trackBelieve It, partnered with a lyric video. Released on 01 February 2019, Five sees the trio return following its predecessor, 2016’sFriends whilst marking the tenth anniversary since […]

TREVOR HORN Announces new album 'Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s' - Listen to track
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TREVOR HORN Announces new album ‘Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s’ – Listen to track

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Trevor Horn has today announced his new album Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s. Set for release on February 1 on BMG, the album sees Horn and a cast of legends, including Robbie Williams, Seal, All Saints […]

Dublin rock trio BITCH FALCON Share Video for 'Prime Number' - Watch Now
The Listening Post

Dublin rock trio BITCH FALCON Share Video for ‘Prime Number’ – Watch Now

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

BITCH FALCON is a rock trio from Dublin, Ireland. Following on from an initial explosive emergence, the Dublin-based three-piece haven’t so much discovered their voice as relentlessly refined it. If anything, they relish in sharp […]

IMPERIAL DAZE Share Video for New Single 'ALWAYS SETTLING' - Watch Now
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IMPERIAL DAZE Share Video for New Single ‘ALWAYS SETTLING’ – Watch Now

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Made up of singer/guitarist Alex Cameron-Ward, guitarist/bassist Felix Rebaud-Sauer, keyboardist/singer Facundo Rodriguez and drummer Tom Sunney, Peckham, indie-psych-pop quartet Imperial Daze started as a 3-piece studio project. At the end of 2014, the band decided […]

TOY Announce new album & tour + share 'Sequence One' - Listen
Gigs

TOY Announce new album & tour + share ‘Sequence One’ – Listen

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have announced details of their new album, Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, it’s unquestionably their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - Actualisation
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream – Actualisation

October 23, 2018 Ben P Scott

Formed in 2008 and causing a stir since their 2013 debut ‘Songs Of Lies And Deceit’, Carlisle four-piece The Lucid Dream suffered a cruel blow early last year in 2017 when all of their equipment […]

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – "It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – “It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire”

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr will play a headline show at the famous Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018. in support of his new album Call The Comet. Recorded with […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: "MERRIE LAND" Out 16th November - Listen to Track 1
Gigs

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: “MERRIE LAND” Out 16th November – Listen to Track

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

16th November sees the release of Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, a band comprising of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong. Following an eleven-year hiatus since their […]

LIVE REVIEW: Mark Chadwick (Levellers) - Trowbridge Town Hall Arts, 19/10/2018
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Mark Chadwick (Levellers) – Trowbridge Town Hall Arts, 19/10/2018

October 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

It’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve lost count of the amount of Levellers gigs I have been to over the last 18 years. I’ve met the band many times and even interviewed frontman Mark Chadwick. But tonight […]

FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour 1
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FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a European tour, set to kick off in June with three exclusive performances currently announced in London, Dublin and Berlin. Tickets for RDS Arena on Thursday 13th […]

INTERVIEW: David McGloughlin of Le Galaxie talks new album, 'Pleasure' + upcoming Belfast show 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: David McGloughlin of Le Galaxie talks new album, ‘Pleasure’ + upcoming Belfast show

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

LE GALAXIE doesn’t come from the stars but to experience them is utterly stellar. They established themselves as Ireland’s #1 live dance act with their brand of thundering electro, bursting to life with shimmering cyber-synths, […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019
Gigs

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Joy Formidable’s new album AAARTH has keenly shone the spotlight back onto the Welsh alt-rock trio. An album packed with inventive and emotive rallying cries, born from a place of renewed vision, AAARTH has become their most experimental […]

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