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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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
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The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” – Watch Now

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced a 2019 North American tour in support of their forthcoming record A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. The tour kicks off in March, following January shows in the UK and Ireland. Pale Waves […]

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year
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SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based SILENT RIVAL have announced a headline UK tour for January next year, following their successful, sold out UK tour earlier this year in April. Full dates below: The sinister and eye-catching video […]

EDITORS reveal video for new single 'Cold' - Watch Now
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EDITORS reveal video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today unveil the video for ‘Cold’, the 4th single taken from their 6th studio album Violence, released in March via Play It Again Sam. The moving video, directed by celebrated artist Rahi […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

It`s been 7 years since any new material has been released and OCS are pleased to announce they have recorded 4 new tracks for an EP. The 4 Track EP is due for release on […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" single + new b-side "Anyways"
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ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” single + new b-side “Anyways”

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys release the 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino,” the title track of their current album, on Friday, November 30th. The single features a brand new b-side, entitled “Anyways.” The band have also […]

SOAK premieres video for new single 'Everybody Loves You' - Watch Now
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SOAK premieres video for new single ‘Everybody Loves You’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

SOAK has today premiered the video for acclaimed new single ‘Everybody Loves You’. First airing as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 – with Bridie also performing the track for the first time […]

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer
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International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena on 18 June as part of her P!NK Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019. Famed for her immensely powerful and unique voice and […]

BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019
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BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced a huge hometown show for June 22, 2019. The band will be playing their biggest headline gig to date at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park Stadium. Also on the bill for the […]

NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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NO ROME Shares video for ‘Narcissist’ ft. The 1975 – Watch Now

October 15, 2018 XS Noize

No Rome – the prodigal Manila-born singer and producer who is fast becoming one of the most talked about new artists this year – has shared his brand new video for ‘Narcissist’ featuring The 1975’s frontman Matty […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chloëbeth, ‘Take Control’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Chloëbeth, ‘Take Control’ – Watch Now

October 15, 2018 XS Noize

Get ready to let Chloëbeth take control… A countryside lass from West Yorkshire. A classically trained singer who has recently entered the world of pop/r nb music – writing unique, memorable and stand out songs. […]

IRON MAIDEN'S acclaimed studio remasters get the CD digipack treatment
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IRON MAIDEN’S acclaimed studio remasters get the CD digipack treatment

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Parlophone Records will continue their reissues series of the IRON MAIDEN catalogue with The Studio Collection – Remastered, covering the band’s sixteen-strong studio albums across their career to date. Following on from 2014/2017’s black vinyl releases and […]

DMA'S share Channel Tres remix of their single 'The End' - Listen Now
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DMA’S share Channel Tres remix of their single ‘The End’ – Listen Now

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S have shared a remix of their single THE END by highly sought-after Californian producer and songwriter CHANNEL TRES, who released his self-titled debut EP in July to critical acclaim, with the single Jet Black […]

COLDPLAY Announce ‘A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS’ Film
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COLDPLAY Announce ‘A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS’ Film

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced a new film, A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS, which throws the doors wide open on their colourful 20-year history. The film will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting […]

The Killers’ Dave Keuning Releases Debut Single “Restless Legs” from Debut Album Prismism Released January 25th
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The Killers’ Dave Keuning Releases Debut Single “Restless Legs” from Debut Album Prismism Released January 25th

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, releases his debut single “Restless Legs” under the moniker Keuning. Taken from Keuning’s debut album Prismism (released January 25th on Thirty Tigers) you can hear […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Natural Rebel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Natural Rebel

October 14, 2018 Ben P Scott

The solo career of Richard Ashcroft can be divided into two halves: The warm, mostly acoustic-flavoured output of the post-Urban Hymns years, and the transitional sounds of the records he has released since The Verve reformed in 2007 and […]

TRAMPOLENE share new single THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU - Listen Now
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TRAMPOLENE share new single THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

Swansea’s heirs to Dylan Thomas and the Manic Street Preachers, TRAMPOLENE release a new single ‘The One Who Loves You’ through Mi7 Records on Friday 12th October. To accompany the release TRAMPOLENE support The Sherlocks […]

LINES Return with Celebratory Anthem 'People' - Listen Now
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LINES Return with Celebratory Anthem ‘People’ – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

The Scandinavian purveyors of industrial synth-pop return with their new single ‘People’. Already championed by friend and fellow Swede Tove Lo, the infectious track features gang vocals from Adele Kosman over a bed of lush […]

JUNGLE [Live] announce Belfast Limelight 1 show, Tuesday, February 19th 2019
Gigs

JUNGLE [Live] announce Belfast Limelight 1 show, Tuesday, February 19th 2019

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

London group Jungle is pleased to announce a DEBUT headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, February 19th 2019. Jungle released their new album ‘For Ever’ on September 14th of this year to […]

PREMIERE: The Good Water return with psych-rock single ‘TELL ME WHAT TO DO’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: The Good Water return with psych-rock single ‘TELL ME WHAT TO DO’ – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

If you like old school 60’s psych, bands like The Coral, you’ll love this – Steve Lamacq, BBC 6Music Birmingham psych-rockers The Good Water are back with their new single Tell Me What To Do […]

THE PRODIGY announce UK + European dates
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THE PRODIGY share new track, ‘Fight Fire With Fire’ (ft. Ho99o9) – Listen Now

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have today unveiled new track ‘Fight Fire With Fire’ (ft. Ho99o9), taken from the forthcoming album ‘No Tourists’. ‘Fight Fire With Fire’ (ft. Ho99o9) is available to stream, download and as an instant […]

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