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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

          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
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          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

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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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EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE Release Video for New Single’NEVER’ – Watch Now!

January 25, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have released the video for their new single Never, which follows recent releases The Finish Line and Wake Up Call, all taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED to be […]

EASTER Release second album 'Meander Lines' - out 30 March 2018 on Super Smash Hit Records
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EASTER Release second album ‘Meander Lines’ – out 30 March 2018 on Super Smash Hit Records

January 25, 2018 XS Noize

Easter release Meander Lines on 30th March 2018 via Loose Faith. With a moniker more be-fitting with every release, Easter’s second album is another re-birth that builds on the energy and experimentalism of debut LP […]

FIELD MUSIC share new single "Share A Pillow" - Listen Now!
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FIELD MUSIC share new single “Share A Pillow” – Listen Now!

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Field Music, helmed by Sunderland siblings Peter and David Brewis, recently announced details of their sixth album Open Here (released 2nd February 2018 on Memphis Industries). Today, they share a brand new single “Share A […]

Leading music names to support ‘Music Potential’ in Belfast.
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Leading music names to support ‘Music Potential’ in Belfast.

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast has brought together some leading names in music to facilitate and deliver the upcoming Capital XTRA ‘Music Potential’ programme. Guest mentors include Ivor Novello winner and Grammy nominated […]

SOUL II SOUL Announce 30th anniversary UK tour
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SOUL II SOUL Announce 30th anniversary UK tour

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic British band Soul II Soul will embark on a landmark tour of the UK in 2018 marking 30 years of hugely influential success, paying tribute to their legendary debut album, ‘Club Classics Vol 1’.   […]

CABBAGE Announce Debut Album - ‘Nihilistic Glamour Shots’
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CABBAGE Announce Debut Album – ‘Nihilistic Glamour Shots’

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

‘Nihilistic Glamour Shots’ is the debut album from Cabbage, to be released 30 th March 2018 on Infectious Music. Listen to the new single ‘Arms Of Pleonexia’, premiered last night on Radio 1 by Huw […]

TURIN BRAKES - Announce New Album 'Invisible Storm'- Released January 26th
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INTERVIEW: OLLY KNIGHTS of TURIN BRAKES – Discusses New Album ‘Invisible Storm’

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Turin Brakes don’t hang about. The estimable London 4-piece release their eighth studio album on January 26th, 2018, followed by a UK & European tour. After seven studio albums and a million records sold worldwide, […]

STEREOPHONICS Announce new single 'TAKEN A TUMBLE' - Ahead of UK & Irish arena tour
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STEREOPHONICS Announce new single ‘TAKEN A TUMBLE’ – Ahead of UK & Irish arena tour

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Stereophonics have shared their latest single ‘Taken A Tumble’ as they prepare for a UK & Irish arena tour that will see them perform to more than 150,000 people in spring 2018. The enduringly successful […]

NIGHTMARE AIR will be touring with GARY NUMAN In support of the new album - 'FADE OUT'
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NIGHTMARE AIR will be touring with GARY NUMAN In support of the new album – ‘FADE OUT’

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Named after a skateboard move from an 80’s skate film, Los Angeles band NIGHTMARE AIR emphasizes sonic momentum, during both live performances and in the studio. Nightmare Air’s Dave Dupuis, a veteran of L.A. shoegazers […]

SWERVEDRIVER Announce UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety
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SWERVEDRIVER Announce UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following a huge North American tour in 2017, Swervedriver have announced UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety. An Evening with Swervedriver will come to the UK in May 2018. In 2013, Swervedriver performed their debut album, Raise, in its […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Fancy Cars & Sophie Rose - Time Machine
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Fancy Cars & Sophie Rose – Time Machine

January 23, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Coming as a new release for the start of 2018 is “Time Machine,” another blissfully melodic single from Californian act Fancy Cars. The stunning “Last Time Love” ft. Myah Marie was stuck in our heads […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
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DEL AMITRI Announce Glasgow Barrowlands Shows

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Del Amitri today announce two very special hometown shows to conclude their 2018 tour, with the celebrated Scottish five-piece due to play Glasgow Barrowlands for the first time since 2002 on July 28th & 29th. […]

BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August
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BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary pop icon Britney Spears has announced her exclusive last time ever, a limited tour of her award-winning and record-breaking show, “Britney: Piece of Me.” For the first and only time, “Britney: Piece of Me” […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED Announce new album ‘Evil Spirits’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Formed in 1976 at the forefront of the fledgeling London punk scene, The Damned kick-started the birth of punk as we know it, leaving an influential legacy for generations to come. Their musical journey has […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
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DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday – FEB 1st 2018

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter DAMIAN DEMPSEY is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 01st February 2018. Described as ‘One of the most thoughtful singer-songwriters his generation’, the troubadour tours in […]

ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’
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ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Art School Girlfriend – the most recent signing to Paul Epworth’s record label, Wolf Tone (The Horrors, Glass Animals) – shares her new video for ‘Measures’, taken from her debut EP of the same name. […]

The Limiñanas' to play Rough Trade East instore this week
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The Limiñanas’ to play Rough Trade East instore this week

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

French psych duo The Limiñanas have released their new album ‘Shadow People’ on Because Music. To celebrate, they have confirmed they’ll be playing an in-store at London’s Rough Trade East on Thursday 25th January. Event […]

FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand
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FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Foo Fighters’ Concrete and Gold Tour has added seven new headline dates to its North American itinerary. The North American leg of the tour supporting the international #1 album Concrete and Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) […]

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”
New Music

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

ROE is the moniker of 18-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. She describes her music as ‘Grumpy Electro Pop’ and only a year into her songwriting career has already earned herself a slot at […]

Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”
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Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin Alt-Rockers The Stoles have announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album titled “Age of Deception” After a phenomenal 12 months with 3 singles released, 2 tours across Ireland’s best venues and getting […]

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