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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          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. […]

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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
          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 […]

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NEW PAGANS announce debut album 'The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All' - out March 19th 1
New Music

NEW PAGANS announce debut album ‘The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All’ – out March 19th

January 20, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have announced the release of their debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, which will be out March 19th via Big Scary Monsters. To celebrate the announcement, […]

INTERVIEW: Rising talent FRANKLIN on reworking the CHIC iconic dance classic ‘Everybody Dance’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Rising talent FRANKLIN on reworking the CHIC iconic dance classic ‘Everybody Dance’

January 19, 2021 Neal McClelland

Everybody Dance’ from the legendary Chic – is part of the fabric and the heartbeat of our lives,  since the hazy days of Studio 54 and the global disco scene.  It’s been remixed and bootlegged […]

CELESTE announces debut album ‘Not Your Muse’ - Out 29th January 2
New Music

CELESTE announces debut album ‘Not Your Muse’ – Out 29th January

January 19, 2021 XS Noize

‘Not Your Muse’ features twelve songs, including nine brand new tracks alongside acclaimed singles ‘Strange’, ‘A Little Love’ and ‘Stop This Flame’ (the theme song to Sky Sports Premiere League). “’ Not Your Muse’ is […]

FLEET FOXES release video for 'I'm Not My Season' - Watch Now!
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FLEET FOXES release video for ‘I’m Not My Season’ – Watch Now!

January 19, 2021 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have shared a new video for “I’m Not My Season” off their latest album Shore, which was released digitally last fall via Anti- and will be released on all physical formats (vinyl, CD […]

BRADFORD release moving new single 'My Wet Face' from upcoming album 'Bright Hours' 1
New Music

BRADFORD release moving new single ‘My Wet Face’ from upcoming album ‘Bright Hours’

January 19, 2021 XS Noize

Released today (19 January), “My Wet Face” is the new single from indie-scene veterans: BRADFORD. One of the many highlights of ‘Bright Hours’, it is the latest tantalising glimpse of what will be the band’s […]

THE BESNARD LAKES share video for single 'Our Heads, Our Hearts On Fire Again'
New Music

THE BESNARD LAKES share video for single ‘Our Heads, Our Hearts On Fire Again’

January 19, 2021 XS Noize

The Besnard Lakes have shared a new taste of their forthcoming album The Besnard Lakes Are The Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings (out January 29) by way of new single, “Our Heads, Our Hearts […]

BLEACH LAB Announce debut EP ‘A Calm Sense of Surrounding’ - Hear lead single ‘Old Ways’
New Music

BLEACH LAB Announce debut EP ‘A Calm Sense of Surrounding’ – Hear lead single ‘Old Ways’

January 19, 2021 XS Noize

Bleach Lab have announced their debut EP ‘A Calm Sense of Surrounding’ and shared lead single ‘Old Ways’. The South London-based, Buckinghamshire-formed quartet marry the worlds of heart-on-sleeve songwriters like Julia Jacklin with the opalescent […]

LA-based singer-songwriter GOLDFORD shares the unifying anthem ‘Walk With Me’
New Music

LA-based singer-songwriter GOLDFORD shares the unifying anthem ‘Walk With Me’

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

At a time when people are separated by lockdown, divisive politics and culture wars, LA-based singer-songwriter GoldFord’s ‘Walk With Me’ is emerging as a powerful anthem of togetherness. Regardless of our current situation, it’s a […]

WILLIE JONES shares video for his new single 'American Dream' - Watch Now!
New Music

WILLIE JONES shares video for his new single ‘American Dream’ – Watch Now!

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Willie Jones shares his poignant, powerful new song “American Dream.” Penned by Jones, Josh Logan and Jason Afable, who also produced the track, with additional production by Alex […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sonder Bombs - Clothbound
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sonder Bombs – Clothbound

January 18, 2021 Randall Radic

Without hesitation or trepidation, The Sonder Bombs continue making inventive music worthy of much more than passing attention. Enter the band’s new album, Clothbound, slated for release on January 29 via Take This To Heart […]

ARCTIC LIGHTS to release The ‘Tabula Rasa EP’ on Friday, January 15th 1
New Music

ARCTIC LIGHTS share the video for ‘King Of America’ from their ‘Tabula Rasa EP’

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

Arctic Lights unveil the video for ‘King Of America’ from their brilliant new ‘Tabula Rasa’ EP. Arctic Lights is a new music project from Liam O’Callaghan (Bulkhead) and Edward Butt (Emperor of Ice Cream). In […]

INTERVIEW: The Boxer Rebellion’s NATHAN & ADAM on BIG IDEAS & The American Dream
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INTERVIEW: The Boxer Rebellion’s NATHAN & ADAM on BIG IDEAS & The American Dream

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

Members of The Boxer Rebellion, Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson and London’s Adam Harrison have teamed up with London-based writer, director and photographer Ben Lankester to launch new multi-disciplinary creative three-piece, Big Ideas. The band’s timely debut […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould - Distortion 1996-2007 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould – Distortion 1996-2007

January 18, 2021 Lori Gava

Bob Mould has been credited with being one of the Godfathers of the Alternative, Grunge and Underground musical movements of the ’80s and ’90s. His founding and participation in the seminal underground group Husker Du […]

SLEEPER release their “lost” album ‘This Time Tomorrow’ 2
New Music

SLEEPER release their “lost” album ‘This Time Tomorrow’

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper release their “lost” album, ‘This Time Tomorrow’. The band’s 5th full-length studio album, and technically a prequel, the ten tracks were recorded between 1999 and 2000 in North London and finished in […]

Iconic 80's Chicago House Label DJ INTERNATIONAL Relaunches With Anthony Thomas' 'Promised Land'
New Music

Iconic 80’s Chicago House Label DJ INTERNATIONAL Relaunches With Anthony Thomas’ ‘Promised Land’

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

DJ International is the iconic record label steeped in authenticity and dance music history. It was the label that introduced the world to Chicago House, birthing it and nurturing it in its infancy, releasing the […]

WILD YOUTH share video for new single 'Champagne Butterflies' - Watch Now!
New Music

WILD YOUTH share video for new single ‘Champagne Butterflies’ – Watch Now!

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

After a stellar 2020, Irish indie band Wild Youth kick-off 2021 with their massive pop banger “Champagne Butterflies”. With “Champagne Butterflies” mixing funk grooves, slick synth production and euphoric 80s flavours, the track’s utterly transcendent, […]

THE SAD SONG CO. releases new single ‘My Saccharine’
New Music

THE SAD SONG CO. releases new single ‘My Saccharine’

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

The Sad Song Company AKA Nigel Powell is pleased to reveal: ‘My Saccharine’. Extracted from his new solo album: ‘Saudade’ (set for release on 22 January 2021), the track offers the latest foretaste of his […]

JAKE BUGG shares Rudimental remix of 'All I Need' - Listen Now!
New Music

JAKE BUGG shares ‘All I Need (Franky Wah Remix)’

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his new single and cinematic short film All I Need, Jake Bugg has shared an alternate version of the track with a remix by Franky Wah, which follows the Rudimental remix […]

PASSENGER shares 'Sword from the Stone (Gingerbread Mix)' produced by Ed Sheeran 1
Gigs

PASSENGER shares ‘Sword from the Stone (Gingerbread Mix)’ produced by Ed Sheeran

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his acclaimed new album Songs For The Drunk And Broken Hearted, which was sitting comfortably at number 2 in the UK Official Charts midweek earlier this week, Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) now […]

JOHN GRANT shares video for brand new single ‘The Only Baby’ in response to what’s been happening in the US
News

JOHN GRANT shares video for brand new single ‘The Only Baby’ in response to what’s been happening in the US

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

John Grant has shared a new track via his socials this morning, ‘The Only Baby’ in response to what’s been happening in the US. His pal Casey Raymond quickly assembled a lyric video for the […]

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