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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

          muse
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          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

          DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
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          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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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        • The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

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Month: February 2019

MAPS shares new track 'BOTH SIDES' & announces live dates - Listen Now
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MAPS shares new track ‘BOTH SIDES’ & announces live dates – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury-nominated UK composer/producer Maps shares new track ‘Both Sides’, taken from his anticipated fourth album ‘Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss.’ to be released on the 10th May 2019 through Mute. Watch the video of ‘Both Sides’ […]

THE NATIONAL Announce Five Intimate Shows in Paris, New York, London, Toronto and Los Angeles
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THE NATIONAL Announce Five Intimate Shows in Paris, New York, London, Toronto and Los Angeles

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

The National have announced “A Special Evening With The National,” a series of five unique events in Paris, New York, London, Toronto and Los Angeles. Tickets for New York, Toronto and Los Angeles go on […]

U2 Announce THE EUROPA EP Exclusively for RECORD STORE DAY 2019 1
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U2 Announce THE EUROPA EP Exclusively for RECORD STORE DAY 2019

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Interscope announces today: U2 The Europa EP, a new 3-track EP to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 13th April 2019. The Europa EP: Side A features an exclusive new mix of previously unreleased material from U2’s […]

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon - Academy, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Brian Fallon – Academy, Dublin

February 28, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Perhaps expectations of something in-between Bruce Springsteen on Broadway and a Tom Waits interview were too lofty for Brian Fallon’s first foray into an entirely solo tour. The former Gaslight Anthem frontman travelled light, alternating […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce exclusive 'WAIT AND RETURN EP' for Record Store Day 2019 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce exclusive ‘WAIT AND RETURN EP’ for Record Store Day 2019

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today announce the ‘Wait And Return EP’ – a special remix collection of tracks which will be released exclusively for Record Store Day 2019 on Saturday 13th April. Released as a limited edition 12” pressed on […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kae Astra - Dreams - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kae Astra – Dreams – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Kae Astra melds her history of music-making with newfound effervescent energy as frontwoman and lead songwriter for this project. With this being her debut release, you’d be forgiven for not having heard any of Kae […]

LIVE REVIEW: Palace - Village Underground, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Palace – Village Underground, London

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Normally when a van gets stolen there is seldom interest, however when Palaces’ tour van got stolen around a week before the Village Underground gig; there was a media storm. Upsetting as this was; it […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: THE GULPS - 'The Kings House' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: THE GULPS – ‘The Kings House’ – Watch Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Gulps are an invigorating new London band fuelled by rock music at its best who demand to be heard with their unique take on classic power pop. They harvest a sound that blends the […]

JUNODREAM share new single 'Terrible Things That Could Happen' - Listen Now
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JUNODREAM share new single ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’ – Listen Now

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Bristol-born, and now London based band Junodream are today announcing the release of their debut EP ‘Terrible Things That Could Happen’; as well as sharing the first single and title track. A 90s inflected indie […]

INDIGO LO release new single 'Reload' - Listen Now
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INDIGO LO release new single ‘Reload’ – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a headline show at London’s The Victoria, Dalston tomorrow (28th February), Indigo Lo release new single Reload, available now on Ignition Records. As well as the recent single I Hate The Sun, Reload was completed during […]

IDLEWILD share psychedelic video for single 'Dream Variations' - Watch Now 2
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IDLEWILD share psychedelic video for single ‘Dream Variations’ – Watch Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Idlewild have released the psychedelic new video for single Dream Variations. Following the announcement of their eighth album Interview Music, which is due for release on 5th April 2019 via Empty Words, the band have […]

LIVE REVIEW: Palace - Village Underground, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Palace – Village Underground, London

February 27, 2019 Michael Barron

Normally when a van gets stolen there is seldom interest, however when Palaces’ tour van got stolen around a week before the Village Underground gig; there was a media storm. Upsetting as this was; it […]

THE ANTLERS’ 'Hospice' to be reissued on March 8th - Listen Now
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THE ANTLERS’ ‘Hospice’ to be reissued on March 8th – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

On Friday, March 8 Frenchkiss Records/Transgressive will reissue The Antlers seminal album Hospice. The release marks a decade since the band first released the LP that Robin Hilton @ NPR called ” one of the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Magnetic Skies - 'Believe In You' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Magnetic Skies – ‘Believe In You’ – Listen Now

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Synth-rock band Magnetic Skies’ debut EP, “Dreams And Memories”, is released on 22 March 2019 via ReprinT Records. Today XS Noize are pleased to premiere ‘Believe In You’ from the EP. ‘Believe In You’ is […]

FEET share video for ‘English Weather’as Headline tour kicks off today
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FEET share video for ‘English Weather’as Headline tour kicks off today

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

Whilst we savour the hottest February ever, FEET share the psychedelic, tripped out the video for their aptly named, latest single ‘English Weather’. Directed by Josh Homer, it was filmed at guitarist Callum’s Nan & […]

COLIN GEDDIS 'GEDZILLA' Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020
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COLIN GEDDIS ‘GEDZILLA’ Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

A show ten years in the making. Celebrating ten years since viral sensation ‘I AM FIGHTER’ was released, creator Colin Geddis brings his new show to Belfast’s biggest entertainment venue. In the last ten years, […]

TIMMY TRUMPET Plus special guest JONAS BLUE, FEDDE LE GRAND, MARLO & JAY PRYOR Live @ Boucher Road Playing Fields Saturday August 24th 1
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TIMMY TRUMPET Plus special guest JONAS BLUE, FEDDE LE GRAND, MARLO & JAY PRYOR Live @ Boucher Road Playing Fields Saturday August 24th

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following his sold Out Belsonic show in 2018, Timmy Trumpet returns to Belfast along with special guest Jonas Blue, Fedde Le Grand, MaRlo & Jay Pryor at Boucher Road Playing Fields Belfast on Saturday, August […]

King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer
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King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following two monumental sell out outdoor festival shows at Belsonic and Custom House Square in Belfast over the past few years, SHINE are proud to announce the return of the undisputed ‘King of Techno’ CARL […]

C DUNCAN releases 'Health' the title track from highly anticipated third album - Listen Now
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C DUNCAN releases ‘Health’ the title track from highly anticipated third album – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the […]

THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song '626 Bedford Avenue' - Listen Now
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THE DRUMS share nostalgic pop song ‘626 Bedford Avenue’ – Listen Now

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

The Drums will release its fifth album Brutalism via ANTI- on April 5th, and today the band shares the record’s second single. Listen to the nostalgic pop song “626 Bedford Avenue” below. “I’m a big […]

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