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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

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          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

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          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 […]

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          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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

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          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 Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          ‘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
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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
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          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 […]

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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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        • Chimers
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          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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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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DEAP VALLY announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday June 28th
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DEAP VALLY announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday June 28th

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

US rock duo DEAP VALLY are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday, June 28th, 2018. What’s that smell? FUNK, derived from the Latin “fumigare,” meaning, “to smoke.” The […]

BEN HOWARD shares new single 'A Boat To An Island On The Wall' - Listen
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BEN HOWARD shares new single ‘A Boat To An Island On The Wall’ – Listen

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

A Boat To An Island On The Wall is the first new music that Ben and his band have shared since the release of his number 1 charting second album, I Forget Where We Were, […]

PREMIERE: North Sea Navigator -  'The Rend' (Luke Sanger remix) - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: North Sea Navigator – ‘The Rend’ (Luke Sanger remix) – Listen Now

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

North Sea Navigator is a Bristol-based composer, musician, recording artist, and producer whose scores have been released on albums ‘The Haunting’ and ‘Hope’ for Felt Music. The eponymous ‘North Sea Navigator’ album for Felt is […]

THE HORRORS share two new tracks, Fire Escape and Water Drop - Listen 1
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THE HORRORS share two new tracks, Fire Escape and Water Drop – Listen

April 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Horrors have shared two new tracks, Fire Escape and Water Drop. Taken from sessions for the bands critically acclaimed fifth album V, the bonus tracks are available to stream now. Listen here Speaking on […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ - Listen Now!
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BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ – Listen Now!

April 4, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from a UK tour with Pretty Vicious and Irish dates with Feeder, BRAND NEW FRIEND release the title track of their forthcoming debut album. ‘Seatbelts For Aeroplanes’ comes out today (4th April) and the […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
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THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES unveil new video for single ‘Purple Heart’ – Watch Now!

April 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces new album SAVAGE and unveils new single
Gigs

GARY NUMAN & THE SKAPARIS ORCHESTRA announce UK tour

April 4, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Numan has announced a string of UK dates for November 2018 with The Skaparis Orchestra, including a date at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The full tour will go on sale this Friday 6th […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN Announce New Album Twentytwo in Blue out 23rd March 2
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INTERVIEW: SUNFLOWER BEAN – Discuss New Album ‘Twentytwo in Blue’

April 4, 2018 Elizabeth Manno

New York trio Sunflower Bean released their second record Twentytwo in Blue on March 23rd. The album comes almost two years and two months after the release of their critically acclaimed 2016 debut album Human […]

London synth-pop collective FRANC MOODY share new track ‘Dance Moves’ - Listen
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London synth-pop collective FRANC MOODY share new track ‘Dance Moves’ – Listen

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

London synth-pop collective Franc Moody share new track ‘Dance Moves’. Renowned for their hi-octane, immersive live shows, the group recently sold out their headline date @ Oslo, London on 28th February this year and are set […]

BAD WOLVES pay homage to Dolores O'Riordan in new 'Zombie' video 2
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Global sensations BAD WOLVES release ‘Better The Devil’ lyric video

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

Bad Wolves have released the new lyric video for ‘Better The Devil’, which is taken from their debut album Disobey, out May 11th on Eleven Seven Music. The new track follows the band’s recent cover […]

BAXTER DURY - Shares 'Prince of Tears' - Listen now!
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BAXTER DURY shares ‘Listen’ video, announces new tour dates

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

Baxter Dury has shared the Roger Sargent-directed video to ‘Listen’, the latest single from his critically acclaimed fifth record Prince of Tears, released 27th October 2017 via Heavenly Recordings. “Listen is an austere message on […]

MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER Announces New Album, 'Bon Voyage,' Out June 15th 1
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MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER Announces New Album, ‘Bon Voyage,’ Out June 15th

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka Melody Prochet) has confirmed her second album, Bon Voyage, will be released on June 15th. Made up of seven expansive tracks, Bon Voyage marries Melody’s breathless soprano to the wildest sonic […]

LEVELLERS share new video for 'Liberty Song' - Watch Now
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LEVELLERS share new video for ‘Liberty Song’ – Watch Now

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

Brighton folk-punk band Levellers have released the video for the newly reworked and acoustic version of ‘Liberty Song’, taken from their new album, We The Collective, which is out now via On The Fiddle Recordings. […]

Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018
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Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

“It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll” someone once said… and for Belfast’s NO HOT ASHES, it’s been a long time, 34 years to be precise, to see the […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS to release her new album 'Daphne & The Golden Chord', April 20th
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DAPHNE GUINNESS to release her new album ‘Daphne & The Golden Chord’, April 20th

April 2, 2018 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness will release her new album Daphne & The Golden Chord on April 20th, 2018 through Agent Anonyme/Absolute. Following Daphne’s critically applauded debut album, Optimist In Black, Tony Visconti is once again in the […]

Scottish singer-songwriter GERRY CINNAMON announces headline show @ Belfast Limelight
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Scottish singer-songwriter GERRY CINNAMON announces headline show @ Belfast Limelight

April 2, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday, June 01st 2018. With no hype machine, no radio play and no record label backing, Gerry Cinnamon […]

ALBUM REVIEW – Henry Green – 'Shift'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – Henry Green – ‘Shift’

April 2, 2018 Amanda Stock

Bristol-based electronic artist and producer Henry Green releases his debut album, “Shift” on 30th March via Akira Records. So far Green has two cult adored EPs, over 18m Spotify streams and shows with London Grammar […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Jeff Buckley - 'Grace'
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Jeff Buckley – ‘Grace’

April 2, 2018 Lori Gava

Oh, the allure of what could have been. That is the legacy of Jeff Buckley. As many a music fan from the ’90s knows, Jeff Buckley was standing on the edge of stardom after his […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ferals - ‘Brendan Rodgers' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ferals – ‘Brendan Rodgers’ – Watch Now

March 30, 2018 XS Noize

Four friends making rock music in their attic sounds like the premise for a pretty good indie film, but in Belfast, it is where Shane, Danzilla, Jack and Sam formed rock band Ferals. Finding space in […]

EXCLUSIVE: VELVELA unveil debut single & video ‘PROWL’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

EXCLUSIVE: VELVELA unveil debut single & video ‘PROWL’ – Watch Now

March 30, 2018 XS Noize

Leeds rock n’ roll band Velvela announce their arrival with the release of their debut single Prowl today (available on all download/streaming platforms) and a new video to accompany the track premiering here on XS […]

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