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          Wunderhorse announce biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square

          January 29, 2026

          British Rock Band Wunderhorse announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Tuesday 25th August alongside very special guests. Wunderhorse have seen their popularity snowball the old-fashioned way; winning fans […]

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          Embrace announce new album ‘Avalanche’ and share lead single ‘Road To Nowhere’

          January 28, 2026

          Today, Embrace return with details of their ninth album Avalanche, out 12th June via Cooking Vinyl. For over three decades, the five-piece have been a key part of the British music scene, selling over two million […]

          KillerStar
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          Killerstar kick off 2026 with new single ‘The Afterglow’ featuring David Bowie alumni

          January 26, 2026

          Band founders Rob Fleming and James Sedge started the band to channel their passion for ‘70s art-rock and modern alternative sounds, while fate drew a phenomenal team of stellar David Bowie band members/collaborators into their world. That […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker - Wormslayer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kula Shaker – Wormslayer

          January 23, 2026

          Kula Shaker have never been a band in a hurry. Their history is dotted with long gaps between albums, sometimes stretching close to a decade. Since 2022’s 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

          Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
          Podcast

          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

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The Big Pink
Gigs

THE BIG PINK announce their long-awaited third studio album – ‘The Love That’s Ours’

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

After making a rapturous comeback earlier this year with their stunning new singles ‘No Angels’ and ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’, The Big Pink have now announced the plans for their long-awaited third studio album […]

Altered Images
Gigs

ALTERED IMAGES share brand new track ‘Home’ from upcoming album ‘Mascara Streakz’

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

Altered Images first came to prominence when Clare Grogran was just 19 years old. Their big hits – including ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘I Could Be Happy’ and ‘Don’t Talk To Me About Love’ – were characterised […]

Jools Holland
Gigs

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra announce headline show at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Friday 16 June 2023

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

Following recent sold-out Belfast shows, Jools Holland has confirmed a return to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Friday 16 June 2023 with his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Like his previous Belfast shows, Jools will be […]

IN FOCUS// Anti-Flag at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Anti-Flag at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

August 8, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

The new album Lies They Tell Our Children from Pittsburg’s punk-rock band Anti-Flag will be released on the 6th of January 2023. The band are now playing a string of headline shows in the UK. […]

casino
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6 Ways of Attracting New Players in Online Casinos

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

Introduction There are many strategies a casino operator can use to make the venture profitable. However, one first needs to constantly attract new customers. With so many platforms available to players today, capturing and retaining […]

Kate Stewart
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kate Stewart talks ‘The Game’ & tour plans

August 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Music is and has always been practically in Kate Stewart’s blood. A member of a very musical family, she’s grown up surrounded by artists and the arts, and now she’s adding her unique and intoxicating […]

Open House Festival Bangor
Gigs

Open House Festival Bangor returns next week

August 6, 2022 XS Noize

Open House Festival Bangor returns on Thursday 11th August with three weeks of music, comedy, classic cinema, theatre, boat trips and food events. The majority of the fifty scheduled events will be held in the […]

Madonna
Gigs

MADONNA teams up with rapper Saucy Santana to release ‘Material Gworrllllllll!’ remix

August 5, 2022 XS Noize

Madonna has teamed up with rapper Saucy Santana to release “Material Gworrllllllll!”. The track serves as a remix to Saucy’s own viral “Material Girl” song, which was inspired by Madonna’s original hit. The official music […]

Dea Matrona
Gigs

DEA MATRONA share music video for new single ‘So Damn Dangerous’

August 5, 2022 XS Noize

Having returned from a successful tour of Europe, playing festivals such as Rock Werchter and Retro C Trop and supporting The Black Eyed Peas and Eagles of Death Metal, Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today […]

Barry Alexander King
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Barry Alexander King – BAK3

August 4, 2022 Randall Radic

Pop-rock, indie singer-songwriter Barry Alexander King releases his brand-new album, BAK3. Born in the UK, Barry started his musical career in the late ‘90s, playing in bands and performing throughout the UK, Germany, and Southern […]

Valerie Ghent
News

VALERIE GHENT shows support for the people of Ukraine with her new single ‘When the Birds Stop Singing’

August 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought countries worldwide together in support of the millions affected by it on a scale not seen in; it could be argued, decades. Numerous individuals and companies alike are […]

The Rolling Stones
New Music

THE ROLLING STONES reveal restored 4K versions of the official music videos performing “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

August 4, 2022 XS Noize

The Rolling Stones and ABKCO Music & Records Inc. have released today the official music videos of The Rolling Stones performing “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”. Originally produced in 1968, the videos have been faithfully restored in […]

The Dears
Gigs

THE DEARS to embark on a UK tour this September

August 4, 2022 XS Noize

Montreal stalwarts The Dears are returning to the UK this September for a long-awaited run of live dates. Marking a triumphant return for the band, The Dears are guaranteed to deliver a cathartic set packed […]

The 1975
Gigs

THE 1975 release ‘Happiness’ – from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

August 3, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release ‘Happiness’ – the second single from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘Happiness’ follows remarkable comeback single ‘Part Of The Band’, which Pitchfork lauded as […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th 1
Gigs

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new ‘Lonedon’ EP to be released September 23rd

August 3, 2022 XS Noize

The Skinner Brothers will release their new single ‘Lonedon’ on August 19th. ‘Lonedon’ is the title track from their new EP which follows on September 23rd, and is the first new music from the rising […]

BELFAST FESTIVAL
Gigs

BELFAST FESTIVAL is set to make the River Lagan come to life this Sunday from 11am – 4pm

August 3, 2022 XS Noize

Joshua Burnside, The Rapparees and more are to perform at South & East Belfast’s Féile na hAbhann for a bumper day of family fun on Sunday 7th August. Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) […]

Deftones
Gigs

DEFTONES announce the third annual “Dia De Los Deftones”

August 2, 2022 XS Noize

After a two-year hiatus, multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones announce their third annual Dia De Los Deftones, taking place Saturday, Nov. 5 at Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego. This all-ages festival […]

Nell Mescal
Gigs

Irish singer-songwriter NELL MESCAL announces headline show at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Saturday 8th October 2022

August 2, 2022 XS Noize

Nell Mescal, the 19-year-old Irish singer-songwriter, did not expect to launch her artistic career during a global pandemic, but she is making the best of it. Like most teenagers, she spent 2020 at home, attending […]

Garth.
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth. on ‘Live, in Color’

August 2, 2022 Randall Radic

New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth. recently released his live album, Live, in Color, a 13-track collection of music running the gamut from deep soul grooves to ‘80s R&B, pop, and funk. The […]

The Music
Gigs

THE MUSIC share video of ‘Take The Long Road And Walk It (Live At Temple Newsam)’ – Watch Now!

August 2, 2022 XS Noize

Following their rapturously received comeback shows at Glasgow Barrowland and Leeds Temple Newsam Park earlier this year, The Music today release the first taster from their forthcoming Live At Temple Newsam album. Take The Long […]

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