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          Duran Duran announce Belfast show at the SSE Arena on 18th October

          June 1, 2026

          Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases new single ‘A Hard Lesson’ to mark the Blue Moon

          May 31, 2026

          Sunday, 31 May, 2026 is the blue moon, the second full moon of the month. “A Hard Lesson” is the newest song to be released from the forthcoming Peter Gabriel album o\i. “A Hard Lesson” […]

          Julian Marley
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          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

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          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 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          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 […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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CRONIN announce a handful of dates across Europe and a new single, 'There's a Darkness' - Listen Now
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CRONIN announce a handful of dates across Europe and a new single, ‘There’s a Darkness’ – Listen Now

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

Cronin take a break from the studio recording the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut with a handful of dates across Europe and a new single. “There’s a Darkness” will be available to stream […]

FIELD MUSIC share new single 'Beyond That of Courtesy' - Listen Now
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FIELD MUSIC share new single ‘Beyond That of Courtesy’ – Listen Now

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

Field Music share “Beyond That of Courtesy”, the new single taken from the forthcoming new album Making A New World, a 19 track song cycle about the after-effects of the First World War. Released through […]

FEEDER release new video for single 'Daily Habit' + announce in store shows for August
Gigs

FEEDER announce live dates in April 2020

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

Following the success of their tenth studio album Tallulah, and an exceptionally received UK tour culminating with two sold-out shows at the Roundhouse in London, which the Daily Star described as a “Stunning & heartfelt […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Moods - 'Strong - "Unplugged"
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Moods – ‘Strong – “Unplugged”

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

An exquisite urban ballad for Christmas 2019. ‘Strong – “Unplugged”, the new single from, The Moods, 9 strong, UK, urban collective. A song about struggle, hardship & overcoming personal adversity & challenges. Reflecting on how […]

THE BELOVED: Special Edition of rare debut album 'Where It Is' to be released January 31 on New State Music 1
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THE BELOVED: Special Edition of rare debut album ‘Where It Is’ to be released January 31 on New State Music

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

On January 31, 2020, New State Music will release a Special Edition of The Beloved’s 1987 debut album ‘Where It Is’. Although best knows as a pioneering 90s dance/electronica act with hits like “Sweet Harmony”, […]

LA post-punk trio AUTOMATIC announce UK tour dates for February 2020
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LA post-punk trio AUTOMATIC announce UK tour dates for February 2020

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

LA post-punk trio Automatic have announced a UK tour, with over 15 dates in February 2020. Since the release of their Stones Throw debut album Signal in September, the band has soundtracked Hedi Slimane’s Paris […]

US Rock band CLUTCH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Gigs

US Rock band CLUTCH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

US Rock band CLUTCH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020. The band recently released “Fortunate Son.” The single is the fourth in a series […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: haha charade - 'Seasons'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: haha charade – ‘Seasons’

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

The haha charade story began from humble beginnings of playing in basements, living rooms, and garages. The band’s cult following that was growing, lead to haha charade’s debut show in the Philadelphia area during the […]

IN FOCUS// Primal Scream @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Primal Scream @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 11, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Glaswegian Rock Legend’s Primal Scream with support from Dublin Based Group Somebody’s Child, took to the stage at Belfast’s Ulster Hall to deliver exactly what it said on the Tin, Maximum Rock and Roll. Take […]

‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January
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‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

‘Electronic’ by Electronic is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January 2020 available exclusively through Rhino.co.uk as well as on black vinyl through all other retailers. For the first time […]

BRIAN FALLON announces new album 'Local Honey' & 2020 UK Tour Dates 1
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BRIAN FALLON announces new album ‘Local Honey’ & 2020 UK Tour Dates

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Fallon has released his new single “You Have Stolen My Heart,” available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services. “You Have Stolen My Heart” heralds Fallon’s eagerly awaited new album, LOCAL HONEY, […]

Guide in Choosing Your First Stringed Instrument
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Guide in Choosing Your First Stringed Instrument

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

You may be someone who enjoys classical and acoustic music a lot and desires to learn how to play a musical instrument but doesn’t know where to start. Or you may be a parent who […]

THE WHO announce they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years
Gigs

THE WHO announce they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of ‘WHO’ The Who’s ‘best album since 1975’ The Who have announced they will play one of their smallest live shows in over 40 years. The date at Pryzm in Kingston […]

BROCKHAMPTON announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020
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WIN: Tickets to see BROCKHAMPTON @ the Ulster Hall Belfast on Tuesday, May 26th 2020

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

American rap collective BROCKHAMPTON are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the show. For a chance to win, […]

SAM FENDER releases brand new track 'All Is On My Side' - Listen Now
Gigs

SAM FENDER releases brand new track ‘All Is On My Side’ – Listen Now

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender is pleased to share a brand new track, All Is On My Side, as he readies himself for the first of two nights at Brixton Academy this evening. The song has been a […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists @ Manchester Ritz 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists @ Manchester Ritz

December 10, 2019 Clair McAllister

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists played an amazing show at Manchester Ritz, on 09/12/19. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on […]

Dundalk five-piece JUST MUSTARD play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 11th December 1
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Dundalk five-piece JUST MUSTARD play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 11th December

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

Dundalk five-piece Just Mustard are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 11th December 2019. Comprised of vocalist Katie Ball, guitarists David Noonan (also backing vox) and Mete Kalyon, bassist Rob Clarke […]

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol - Reworked Tour @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol – Reworked Tour @ Waterfront Hall, Belfast

December 9, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Snow Patrol was one of the first artists that I experienced in the first stages of my musical journey and tonight they took not only me but the entire Waterfront Hall on a journey both […]

Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN releases near-nine minute song & short film under EOB moniker
Gigs

Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN confirms details of four intimate North American shows

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien has confirmed details of the North American debut of EOB’s live incarnation: EOB will play intimate shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto in February 2020. These exclusive events will […]

STEREOPHONICS announce a special London gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, hosted by Absolute Radio on 21st January
Gigs

STEREOPHONICS announce a special London gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, hosted by Absolute Radio on 21st January

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics have announced that they will play a special London gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, hosted by Absolute Radio. Taking place on 21st January, it will be a chance to see the band […]

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