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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 […]

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

          June 26, 2026

          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

          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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

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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
          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 […]

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        • 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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        • 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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Year: 2018

U2 Announce Details of New Album 'SONGS OF EXPERIENCE' + Tour 1
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U2 Announce additional Belfast date for 28th October after 1st show sells out

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

All tickets for U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Belfast date, as well as for their four Dublin shows, sold out this morning, with delighted fans taking to social media to express their excitement at seeing […]

ERASURE - Announce 'World Beyond' a new album with Echo Collective 1
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ERASURE – Unveil first track from new album ‘World Beyond’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled the first track from World Beyond, the new album out on 9 March 2018. World Beyond is a collaboration with Echo Collective, the Brussels based collective of […]

KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track
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KYLIE Shares new video for her single ‘Dancing’ – Watch Now!

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie’s new video for her single ‘Dancing’ somehow re-imagines Ms Minogue in collaboration with Dolly Parton on the set of “The Day of the Dead” – with a depiction of a 1970’s Nashville motel room thrown […]

Manchester's best kept secret, RUM THIEF releases new single
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Manchester’s best kept secret, RUM THIEF releases new single

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Rum Thief is the alias of South Manchester based solo artist Jon Green with support from his band (Kieran Whitehouse – Lead guitar, Gary Long – Bass and Chris Hobbs – Drums). The project began […]

DEERHUNTER Announce UK and European tour dates
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DEERHUNTER Announce UK and European tour dates

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

The Atlanta, Georgia act begin their trip in May with three headline shows in the UK (London, Manchester and Brighton), before heading to Europe. The band, led by founding members Bradford Cox, Moses Archuleta and […]

Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES share new single “Get Out."
New Music

Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES share new single “Get Out.”

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES are excited to share today their new single “Get Out.” The song is their first new single since the 2015 release of their critically acclaimed second album, Every Open Eye . […]

PALE WAVES Share their new track ‘My Obsession’. from their forthcoming debut EP
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PALE WAVES unveil new track ‘The Tide’ from debut EP ‘All The Things I Never Said out’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Pale Waves have unveiled new track ‘The Tide’. This is the third track to be taken from Pale Waves forthcoming ALL THE THINGS I NEVER SAID EP, and follows recent single ‘New Year’s Eve’. The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Wet Leather - 'I Was Wrong' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Wet Leather – ‘I Was Wrong’ – Listen Now!

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Wet Leather’s newest single shamelessly delivers massive hooks and a deep-pocket groove with a nod to their 80’s idols. Coping the sinewy falsetto and chicken-scratch guitar of Prince’s immortal self-titled record, Wet Leather delivers infectious, […]

JAYE BARTELL Shares his video for new single ‘If I’m Only For Myself’
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JAYE BARTELL Shares his video for new single ‘If I’m Only For Myself’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Jaye Bartell shares his video for new single ‘If I’m Only For Myself’ taken from his poetic album ‘In a Time of Trouble a Wild Exultation’ which was released last October on Sinderlyn. The video […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Discuss forthcoming Titanic commission for BBC's Biggest Weekend
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PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – Discuss forthcoming Titanic commission for BBC’s Biggest Weekend

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Public Service Broadcasting has just been announced for the BBC’s, four-city, Biggest Weekend festival taking place in May. The group have confirmed they’ll be performing a commissioned piece of work at the Titanic Slipways, Belfast […]

MIDDLE KIDS Announce debut album 'Lost Friends' - check out first single 'MISTAKE'
New Music

MIDDLE KIDS Announce debut album ‘Lost Friends’ – check out first single ‘MISTAKE’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Today Australian trio Middle Kids announce that they have signed with Lucky Number (Dream Wife, Hinds, Sleigh Bells, Sunflower Bean) and will release their eagerly-awaited debut album, Lost Friends, on May 4, 2018. In addition, […]

JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD Announces UK/EU tour dates
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JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD Announces UK/EU tour dates

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of her fourth album, Sorry Is Gone last year, Ohio native Jessica Lea Mayfield is pleased to announce details of a run of European shows in April. Sorry Is Gone is an […]

BEANS ON TOAST - Announces debut book, seated UK tour & double vinyl release
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BEANS ON TOAST – Announces debut book, seated UK tour & double vinyl release

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

This May, BEANS ON TOAST will embark on a tour of UK venues. This tour, however, will be somewhat different. The aptly titled ‘SITTING ON A CHAIR TOUR’ will see the enthusiastic songwriter playing seated […]

THE SAD SONG CO. - Reveals "I Don't See It" video + New album 'Worth' 1
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THE SAD SONG CO. – Reveals “I Don’t See It” video + New album ‘Worth’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Making the most of his downtime from Frank Turner’s the Sleeping Souls, Nigel Powell AKA – THE SAD SONG CO. – has spent the early part of 2018 touring and promoting his fourth album Worth […]

Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE unveil new dreamy track 'To The Waves'
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Emerging indie-pop duo BAMBOO SMOKE unveil new dreamy track ‘To The Waves’

February 1, 2018 XS Noize

Bamboo Smoke is lyricist & vocalist Lou and instrumentalist & producer Tom. Hazy soundscapes, smoky undertones and soulful heartfelt vocals. A chance meeting on a rooftop brought them together at a time when Lou had […]

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album - Walk Between Worlds 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album – Walk Between Worlds

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, Simple Minds will release Walk Between Worlds, Their first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music. It is a relatively concise affair, with its eight tracks rocketing past in 42 minutes. […]

WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album 'Formless Forms' in March 1
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WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album ‘Formless Forms’ in March

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Welcome to the world of Whiskey Moon Face. It’s a beautiful world of times gone by but with its feet firmly set in the here and now. Louisa and Ewan lived together with a group […]

Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast in August 1
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Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast in August

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show last year, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 25th August 2018 alongside an all-star lineup of special […]

BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
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BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners are proud to announce that the worlds leading DJ and producer, ERIC PRYDZ is bringing his new HOLO show to Belfast’s Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 30TH 2018., HOLO follows several […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single ‘Purple Heart’ – Listen Now!

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Introducing The Wood Burning Savages, 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 […]

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