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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

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          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 […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
          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 […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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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        • 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. […]

          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 […]

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HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more
Gigs

HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

On December 18th 2020, Hot Chip and Friends will go “Straight To The Morning” with one long B2B DJ set in support of Crisis, the national charity for people who are homeless. The stream will […]

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP 3
New Music

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

THE LICKERISH QUARTET — Band members of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Slash’s Snake Pit, Finn Brothers, Alice Cooper, Air & Beck – and all formerly of Jellyfish – reunite for 2nd EP with their […]

PREMIERE: Ian Prowse releases 'Home' video in support of CALM
Video Premiere

PREMIERE: Ian Prowse releases ‘Home’ video in support of CALM

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

Home is the new re-released single from Liverpool songwriter Ian Prowse. The release of one of Ian’s most enduringly loved songs will close ‘The Story of Ian Prowse’ year. A year that began with Ian […]

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY 1
Gigs

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

Season’s Greetings to you all and welcome to Snow Water’s Under a Christmas Sky! Under a Christmas, Sky features Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum. From […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to make a long-awaited return to live shows next year. The iconic singer-songwriter and former Verve frontman will play two full-scale shows at the London Palladium on May 21st and 22nd […]

INTERVIEW with Lucky Harmon, talking about “Party Life”
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Lucky Harmon, talking about “Party Life”

December 7, 2020 Randall Radic

Pop-dance singer-songwriter Luck Harmon probably looks familiar. You may have seen him in Fate of the Furious, Pitch Perfect 3, or Wonder Woman 84. Or maybe on The Vampire Diaries or House of Cards. His […]

Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs
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Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

 Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ - Listen Now! 2
New Music

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ – Listen Now!

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows today share ‘Parliament Hill’, the second track to be revealed from their collaborative new album Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough, […]

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single 'Robbed Me'
New Music

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single ‘Robbed Me’

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

2020 continues to be a year of new beginnings for Daniel Donskoy. The cosmopolitan actor and musician with roots in Moscow, Berlin, Tel Aviv and London shows no signs of stopping after the release of […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes's Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 1
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Global sensation Dermot Kennedy announces an additional concert to his huge run of sold-out summer shows, at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 Just this week, Dermot has taken the #1 slot […]

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - Down By The River Thames 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Down By The River Thames

December 6, 2020 Ben P Scott

Since the split of Oasis over a decade ago, the debate has continued on just who made the era-defining band what it was. While Noel Gallagher’s development and experimentation as a solo artist brings a […]

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ - Watch Now!
New Music

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ – Watch Now!

December 5, 2020 XS Noize

The music community has shown a huge amount of ingenuity in trying to connect with fans while conventional shows can’t happen. But no-one has done anything quite like what Flawes did to bring their recent […]

REVIEW: Mansun - 'Closed For Business' 25th anniversary box set
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Mansun – ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary box set

December 5, 2020 Ben P Scott

Mansun were without a doubt one of the most interesting and unusual groups to grow from the Britpop era of the mid-’90s. While the industry and the music press were desperate to comfortably pigeonhole every […]

RICKY WARWICK releases new single 'You Don't Love Me' ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder
Gigs

RICKY WARWICK releases new single ‘You Don’t Love Me’ ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today sees Ricky Warwick release the second single from his first studio album in five years ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ The new single is titled ‘You Don’t Love Me’ and features a guest […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE release 'Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)' - Listen Now! 1
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE release ‘Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)’ – Listen Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

The adrenaline-fuelled groove machine that is The Winachi Tribe release a remix of their debut single ‘Time For Love’ through A1M Records. . Initially released five years ago, David Tolan (Primal Scream, Tears For Fears) […]

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth'
Gigs

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence’s first album of original music in a decade, ‘The Bitter Truth,’ will be released on March 26th, 2021 (Sony Music), and pre-orders are now live. Evanescence already released the following tracks earlier this year […]

REVIEW: Midnight Canyon - Self-Titled Debut EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Midnight Canyon – Self-Titled Debut EP

December 4, 2020 Randall Radic

Chicago-based Americana threesome Midnight Canyon releases their self-titled debut EP, a delicious blend of country-rock, pop, and SoCal-flavored soft rock. Midnight Canyon comprises Pat McKillen (lead vocals, 12-string guitar), Packy Lundholm (bass, electric guitar, B3 […]

IDLES share new video for 'Kill Them With Kindness' 1
Gigs

IDLES share new video for ‘Kill Them With Kindness’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new animated video for album highlight “Kill Them With Kindness”. The video, which was directed and designed by James Carbutt and animated by Pip Williamson, is taken from the band’s […]

Listen to 'Hawk On The Cliff' from Joshua & Connor Burnside's new project /////// [seacht líne]
New Music

Listen to ‘Hawk On The Cliff’ from Joshua & Connor Burnside’s new project /////// [seacht líne]

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Born out of an experiment and a foray into the unknown /////// (or seacht líne) is the brainchild of the brothers’ Burnside, Joshua and Connor. As the nights grew dark and long, the brothers began […]

GAVIN JAMES shares brand new track ‘Man On The Moon’ - Listen Now!
New Music

GAVIN JAMES shares brand new track ‘Man On The Moon’ – Listen Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

With 1.5 billion streams, 5.6 million monthly listeners at Spotify and sold-out arena shows, Gavin James has achieved phenomenal global success by simply letting his songs speak for themselves. He excels at music’s essential qualities: […]

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