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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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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          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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What is to Be Done with Mobile Payments Security?
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What is to Be Done with Mobile Payments Security?

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

What is to Be Done with Mobile Payments Security? Whereas the number of mobile wallets is about to reach 200 and the competition between major mobile payment providers to peak, an average Joe is still […]

A.R. RAHMAN joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ - Watch Now
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A.R. RAHMAN joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ – Watch Now

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary composer A.R. Rahman joined U2 on stage in Mumbai last night to perform new track ‘Ahimsa’ in celebration of the band’s first-ever visit to India. The performance also featured the debut appearance of Rahman’s […]

Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 24th March 2020
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Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 24th March 2020

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

Canadian rock trio Danko Jones are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 24th March 2020. The band released their new album, A Rock Supreme in April 2019 to rave reviews. […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce April Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom show with quadraphonic sound
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THE TWILIGHT SAD announce April Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom show with quadraphonic sound

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today, coming hot off the heels of their two biggest UK headline shows to date, The Twilight Sad announce their first live outing of 2020: a return to something of a spiritual home for them, […]

INTERVIEW: Phil Taggart - "Agricultural Stadium Rock was the start of it!" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Phil Taggart – “Agricultural Stadium Rock was the start of it!”

December 14, 2019 XS Noize

Phil Taggart’s Slacker Podcast (LIVE) ft. Ryan McMullan comes to The Limelight, Belfast on December 17th. The Slacker Podcast started a year ago and since starting has topped the podcast charts throughout UK and Ireland. […]

EAGLES to perform 'Hotel California' in its entirety at London Wembley Stadium
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EAGLES to perform ‘Hotel California’ in its entirety at London Wembley Stadium

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

EAGLES are bringing their highly acclaimed “Hotel California” tour to London Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, for the band’s only European concerts in 2020. Eagles – Don […]

INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

British soul hurricane, Hannah Williams will play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 14th 2019. Hannah sensationally became part of Jay-Z’s chart-topping 4:44 album when the hip-hop superstar sampled her […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hardcore Anxiety: A Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health By Reid Chancellor
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hardcore Anxiety: A Graphic Guide to Punk Rock and Mental Health By Reid Chancellor

December 13, 2019 Michael Barron

Musician, hard-core and metal enthusiast Reid Chancellor initially conceived Hardcore Anxiety as a book about the venues and artists that changed his life. Reid then found he could do so much more with this book […]

Legendary US vocalist GEOFF TATE and his OPERATION MINDCRIME BAND return to Belfast at Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th May 2020 1
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Legendary US vocalist GEOFF TATE and his OPERATION MINDCRIME BAND return to Belfast at Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th May 2020

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary US vocalist Geoff Tate and his Operation Mindcrime band return to Belfast at Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th May 2020 as part of their Empire 30th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are on sale now from […]

Rock Legends GUNS N’ ROSES Return to Ireland with 2020 Tour
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Rock Legends GUNS N’ ROSES Return to Ireland with 2020 Tour

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Today the band that shook Slane Castle and the world with their historic return in 2017, Guns N’ Roses have announced dates for 2020 – the next step in their phenomenal career. Making stops in […]

GABRIELLE APLIN releases brand new song 'Magic' - Listen Now
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GABRIELLE APLIN releases brand new song ‘Magic’ – Listen Now

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Gabrielle Aplin has released the brand new song ‘Magic’, taken from her forthcoming new album Dear Happy out January 17th via AWAL and her own label Never Fade Records. ‘Magic’ is a beautiful pop song, […]

DAMIEN JURADO brings his European tour to Belfast Ulster Sports Club on 27th February
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DAMIEN JURADO brings his European tour to Belfast Ulster Sports Club on 27th February

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Damien Jurado is set to return to Europe following the release of his 14th studio album ‘In the Shape of a Storm’. Damien Jurado has always worked fast, but In the Shape of a Storm […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vincenzo Ramaglia - "La parole 5" feat. Laure Le Prunenec
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Vincenzo Ramaglia – “La parole 5” feat. Laure Le Prunenec

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Experimental electronic IDM musician Vincenzo Ramaglia has announced his latest single, ‘La parole 5’ (feat. Laure Le Prunenec) via PEM Records, released today, 13 December. The track is lifted from his upcoming album La parole, […]

BLOSSOMS reveal the acoustic version of their current single 'The Keeper' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal the acoustic version of their current single ‘The Keeper’ – Listen Now

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed the acoustic version of their current single The Keeper, out now via Virgin EMI. The original version of the track, released last month has been described as ‘An absolute corker’ by […]

TRACK PREMIERE: M - 'Real Close'
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TRACK PREMIERE: M – ‘Real Close’

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

“Real Close” is M.’s daring newest single that’s meant to shock the listener with its direct, rebellious approach to new love, all the while whisking that same listener into a trance with its atmospheric production […]

Winners of John Lennon songwriting contest, Toronto's THE HIGH LOVES release stunning new single 'Tried Too Hard'
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Winners of John Lennon songwriting contest, Toronto’s THE HIGH LOVES release stunning new single ‘Tried Too Hard’

December 12, 2019 XS Noize

Winners of the 2019 John Lennon Songwriting Contest with their song ‘High Rise’, The High Loves are a Toronto based Indie Rock four-piece, inspired by the likes of eternal greats The Beatles, and more recent […]

SUNSTROKE 2020 announces twelve more unmissable acts 2
Gigs

SUNSTROKE 2020 announces twelve more unmissable acts

December 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland’s new alternative rock festival Sunstroke 2020 today announces twelve more unmissable acts to play across Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June at Punchestown Racecourse in Co Kildare. New additions are: MASTODON Sunday SEPULTURA Sunday […]

SQUID named on the BBC Sound Of 2020 Longlist
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SQUID named on the BBC Sound Of 2020 Longlist

December 12, 2019 XS Noize

Everyone’s favourite post-punk, disco-funk band Squid are rounding of a hugely successful year with the news of their inclusion on BBC’s prestigious ‘Sound Of 2020’ Longlist. After selling out Scala in less than one week, […]

UK singer-songwriter and composer TOM ROSENTHAL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 8th May 2020
Gigs

UK singer-songwriter and composer TOM ROSENTHAL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 8th May 2020

December 12, 2019 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter and composer, Tom Rosenthal is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 08th May 2020. “Hello! My name is Tom Rosenthal, and despite having 5 albums to my name […]

MGMT has shared a new song and video for 'In The Afternoon' - Watch Now
Gigs

MGMT has shared a new song and video for ‘In The Afternoon’ – Watch Now

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

MGMT has shared a new song and video for “In The Afternoon,” a track the band debuted live in Las Vegas last month and will be available on their newly announced limited edition 12” single. […]

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