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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 […]

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          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
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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
          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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Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April
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Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are pleased to announce a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. The bands new single, The Answer is out now, listen below. Formed in 2017, True […]

Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb
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Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from winning the ‘Oh Yeah Contender Award’ for best emerging act at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, opening for Snow Patrol on their UK arena tour in January and February (at the personal […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April
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Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April through Strap Originals/Cargo Records. A single, mixed by Cenzo Townshend. ‘Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres’ was recorded live to […]

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019
Gigs

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The countdown to this year’s festival is on with news that Cardi B is co-headlining the Sunday night of Longitude 2019 and twelve new acts have been added to the lineup. The new additions to […]

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019
Gigs

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

US electronic superstar, Marshmello is pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019. As one of the latest acts to take the electronic world by universal storm, Marshmello met […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
Gigs

The Cure have announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard to line up for Malahide Castle

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Cure has announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard as special guests for their sold-out show in Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. The Cure, who return to […]

The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London's Wembley Stadium For July 2019
Gigs

The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London’s Wembley Stadium For July 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend today announce that they will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this summer at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 6 July 2019 with special guests Eddie […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy & De La Soul Announce Dublin Show 1
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Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy & De La Soul Announce Dublin Show

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Three of the world’s most influential rap groups have announced they will perform a Dublin show together, hosted by legendary producer DJ Premier. The triple-header, billed as part of the “Gods of Rap” tour, will […]

Keep Music Evil: The Brian Jonestown Massacre story by Jesse Valencia coming soon 1
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Keep Music Evil: The Brian Jonestown Massacre story by Jesse Valencia coming soon

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Compiled from hundreds of interviews and years of in-depth research, Keep Music Evil tells the full, unexpurgated tale of the infamous psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Fifteen years after Ondi Timoner’s film Dig! shot The […]

REVIEW: Wozniak - The Space Between The Trees
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Wozniak – The Space Between The Trees

January 26, 2019 Lori Gava

Wozniak, one of the leaders in the second wave of Shoegaze bands, is releasing their delicious third EP The Space Between The Trees on February 9th. This record is a splendid slice of sonics that […]

LIVE REVIEW: Gryff Rhys In the Round, Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Gryff Rhys In the Round, Camden Roundhouse, London

January 26, 2019 Michael Barron

Last year XS Noizereviewed the best of In the Round which saw The Levellers triumph, performing an elated acoustic rendition of their hits spanning across a career which is now over thirty years old. In […]

DAVID GRAY Releases his new single ‘A Tight Ship’ - Listen Now
Gigs

David Gray today releases ‘Watching The Waves’ from forthcoming new album, ‘Gold In A Brass Age’

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Out today, Friday, January 25th, ‘Watching The Waves’ is the latest new track to emerge from David Gray’s forthcoming new album, Gold In A Brass Age, following swiftly on from previous single ‘The Sapling’, a […]

Newton Faulkner releases his new single, 'Don't Leave Me Waiting', from forthcoming The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner ... So Far album
Gigs

Newton Faulkner releases his new single, ‘Don’t Leave Me Waiting’, from forthcoming The Very Best Of Newton Faulkner … So Far album

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

NEWTON FAULKNER has announced his new single, DON’T LEAVE ME WAITING, through Battenburg Records via The Orchard today, 25 January 2019. Listen to it below. Newton has a very exciting year ahead, having previously announced […]

Skunk Anansie announced as Beautiful Days Festival headliners
Gigs

Skunk Anansie announced as Beautiful Days Festival headliners

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Iconic rock force Skunk Anansie are celebrating 25 years together with the release of their new live album 25LIVE@25, available now via Republic of Music. They are also excited to announce their return to the UK […]

IAN BROWN has today released a new track, ‘Black Roses’ - Listen Now
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Ian Brown releases title track from his upcoming album, ‘Ripples’ – Listen Now

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released ‘Ripples’ which is taken from his highly-anticipated upcoming album of the same name – his first solo material in nine years. ‘Ripples’ and previous singles ‘First World Problems’ and ‘From Chaos […]

Dodgy announce new album + UK tour dates
News

DODGY release a brand new version of their 90s hit ‘Staying Out For The Summer’ for Alan McGee project

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

DODGY are releasing a brand new version of their Top 20 smash ‘Staying Out For The Summer’ to raise money for the homeless. The legendary Britpop band have re-recorded the song and gifted it to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Diskopunk – 'Never Die For You' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Diskopunk – ‘Never Die For You’ – Listen Now

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Touring with Mando Diao? Check. Derailed gigs in London, Jordan, Hultsfred, Stockholm and Malmö? You bet. Recordings of new music? Of course. And Why not deliver a five track mini-album / EP for release January […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN reveal 'Longshot' their first new music in three years ahead of UK Arena Tour
Gigs

Catfish and The Bottlemen Announce: UK and European dates for Spring + First details of new album

January 25, 2019 XS Noize

Catfish and The Bottlemen’s third album will be titled The Balance, set for release on Friday 26 April 2019. In a rush of confirmations following the successful release of new single, Longshot, earlier this month, […]

Vampire Weekend Announce fourth album, 'Father of the Bride' due in spring 2019
New Music

Vampire Weekend Announce fourth album, ‘Father of the Bride’ due in spring 2019

January 24, 2019 XS Noize

Previewed by a two-hour guitar loop teaser, new Vampire Weekend tracks “Harmony Hall” and “2021” are now available across digital platforms, and as visualizations HERE. The pair of new songs are the first to be released […]

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