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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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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STEREOLAB announce the release of their latest single 'The Super It'
New Music

STEREOLAB announce the release of their latest single ‘The Super It’

February 17, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Stereolab announced the release of their latest single The Super It from the upcoming ‘Electrically Possessed’ [Switched On Volume 4], the fourth addition to their Switched On series of compilations. This new volume will […]

INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker 1
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Peter Hook on K÷93 EP collaboration with Jaz Coleman & Geordie Walker

February 17, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently, CADIZ music announced the release of “K÷93” – three-song EP recorded by Jaz Coleman, Peter Hook and Geordie Walker back in 1993. The K÷93 comes out on the 5th of March. Dan Volohov sits […]

WHITE FLOWERS announce details of debut album, 'Day By Day' 2
New Music

WHITE FLOWERS announce details of debut album, ‘Day By Day’

February 17, 2021 XS Noize

White Flowers announce details of their debut album, Day By Day, which will be released on Friday 7th May 2021 on Tough Love Records. Having previously released album tracks Portra, Night Drive and Day By […]

HAYLEY MARY shares video for new single ‘Would You Throw A Diamond?’
New Music

HAYLEY MARY shares video for new single ‘Would You Throw A Diamond?’

February 16, 2021 XS Noize

Hayley Mary shares explosive rock banger ‘Would You Throw A Diamond?’, her first single of 2021 and the exciting follow up to November’s ‘The Chain’. The single comes alongside a retro music video shot on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: IOTA PHI - Wolves Mate For Life
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: IOTA PHI – Wolves Mate For Life

February 16, 2021 XS Noize

Greek Experimental-Pop artist IOTA PHI is back with her new single ‘Wolves Mate For Life’. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for the track ‘Wolves Mate For Live’ opens with IOTA […]

Newly launched Irish band EMBARCADERO release debut single 'Chasing You Around' - Listen Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Embarcadero – Chasing You Around

February 16, 2021 XS Noize

Chasing You Around is the debut single from newly launched Irish band Embarcadero. The band was started in late 2019 with hopes of writing, recording and gigging in 2020 but Covid-19 ended those plans. Instead, […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS Announce St. Patrick’s Day Stream 2021... Still Locked Down 1
Gigs

DROPKICK MURPHYS Announce St. Patrick’s Day Stream 2021… Still Locked Down

February 15, 2021 XS Noize

True to their annual tradition – with a twist for these turbulent times – Dropkick Murphys will unite with music fans from around the globe for Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day Stream 2021…Still Locked Down […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Smith & Burrows - Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Smith & Burrows – Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough

February 15, 2021 Lee Campbell

Smith & Burrows deliver beautiful, unpretentious pop perfection that is so much more than just “good enough”. They return as their self-named moniker, a decade after their festive 2011 debut Funny Looking Angels. The acoustic […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinée - Come With Me
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinée – Come With Me

February 15, 2021 XS Noize

Anglo-Italian four-piece Matinée present new album ‘Event Horizon’ produced by Billboard-topping producer Tony Doogan, Julian Corrie from Franz Ferdinand and Chris Geddes from Belle and Sebastian. ‘Event Horizon’ is a 10 track neon journey through […]

INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on 'Lost' Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow'
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on ‘Lost’ Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow’

February 15, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper released 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 […]

Rag'n'Bone Man releases the live and acoustic rendition of his latest single 'All You Ever Wanted' 1
New Music

Rag’n’Bone Man releases the live and acoustic rendition of his latest single ‘All You Ever Wanted’

February 13, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the announcement of his long-awaited second album ‘Life By Misadventure’, his first full-length since the ground-breaking and award-winning 2017 debut ‘Human’, Rag’n’Bone Man has now unveiled a live and acoustic video for […]

Rising Irish singer-songwriter ABY COULIBALY shares new track 'Long Nights'
New Music

Rising Irish singer-songwriter ABY COULIBALY shares new track ‘Long Nights’

February 13, 2021 XS Noize

Aby Coulibaly followed her visionary debut ‘Taurus’ with her second track ‘Maybe’, and in the process boosted her buzz-worthy reputation with praise from Complex, Gal-dem and Wonderland. Her playlist support continues to gain traction, with […]

DARDUST & BENNY BENASSI join forces to drop new track 'Within Me'
New Music

DARDUST & BENNY BENASSI join forces to drop new track ‘Within Me’

February 12, 2021 XS Noize

“Within Me” unites two very different Italian artists whose combined talents have created something even greater than the sum of their parts. Dardust collides the worlds of minimalist piano composition and ambient electronica, a mix […]

FAANGS releases video for new single 'Relapse' - Watch Now!
New Music

FAANGS releases video for new single ‘Relapse’ – Watch Now!

February 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees FAANGS release the video for “RELAPSE,” the latest single taken from her forthcoming debut project TEETH OUT (TEETH OUT/Sony Music Germany/Columbia Records). The track and accompanying visual takes listeners further into the savage […]

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) releases his fifth full-length solo album - SONGS OF RESISTANCE
New Music

JAMES ATKIN (EMF) releases his fifth full-length solo album – SONGS OF RESISTANCE

February 12, 2021 XS Noize

James Atkin is pleased to announce his fifth full-length solo release, SONGS OF RESISTANCE. Created during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, this album mirrors and reflects the current climate, the big questions and recent issues facing […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family - Show Me How The Spectres Dance
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family – Show Me How The Spectres Dance

February 12, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Reissue of the underrated classic debut album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pale Waves – Who Am I? 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pale Waves – Who Am I?

February 12, 2021 Randall Radic

The name Pale Waves evokes visions of creamy, sparkly dream-pop or shoegaze before assuming the creation of artifice. Yet Pale Waves definitely slot neatly into the indie-pop category, especially with the release of their latest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: A. Smyth - Last Animals
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: A. Smyth – Last Animals

February 12, 2021 Daniel Lynch

There’s a familiarity in A. Smyth’s debut album Last Animals that would have you thinking you’re listening to an artist who has been around you your whole life. Its ten tracks are delivered with confidence and sure […]

Newly launched Irish band EMBARCADERO release debut single 'Chasing You Around' - Listen Now!
New Music

Newly launched Irish band EMBARCADERO release debut single ‘Chasing You Around’ – Listen Now!

February 12, 2021 XS Noize

Chasing You Around is the debut single from newly launched Irish band Embarcadero. The band was started in late 2019 with hopes of writing, recording and gigging in 2020 but Covid-19 ended those plans. Instead, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Patriarchy - 'Grind Your Bones' Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly) Remix
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Patriarchy – ‘Grind Your Bones’ Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly) Remix

February 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Patriarchy shares the music video for “Grind Your Bones” remix by Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly. Vinyl pre-orders for Reverse Circumcision are available now. Patriarchy’s Reverse Circumcision REMIX LP is out on Dero Arcade. Featured remixers on the project […]

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