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        • The Proclaimers
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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          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 […]

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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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

        • 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 […]

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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
          Podcast

          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. […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall Credit: Emily Marcovecchio
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Grace Petrie at Islington Assembly Hall

March 18, 2024 Michael Barron

At the Islington Assembly Hall, the typical struggle of support acts to garner a full audience was refreshingly absent. Just 15 minutes after the doors opened at 7 pm, Grace Petrie took to the stage […]

Shed Seven
Gigs

SHED SEVEN announce 30th-anniversary tour

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of their acclaimed number one album, ‘A Matter of Time’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, spanning 23 dates across 23 cities and towns this November and […]

Syncing Beats: The Rhythm of Music and Casino Gaming
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Syncing Beats: The Rhythm of Music and Casino Gaming

March 16, 2024 XS Noize

Imagine you’re at a concert, the band’s rhythm syncing with the pulse of the crowd, creating an electric atmosphere that’s both exhilarating and mesmerising. Now, let’s jump to a different kind of pastime: online gaming. […]

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

March 15, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Electronic new-wave music pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) graced the stage of Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on March 13th. The venue, filled to the brim with attendees spanning generations, eagerly anticipated the band’s […]

Daisy Chute
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daisy Chute, Hollie Rogers & The Dunwells – Hold On To Us

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Scottish/American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Daisy Chute brings us a beautiful new single, ‘Hold Onto Us.’ It is a collaboration between three acclaimed acts well established on the UK Folk / Americana scene: The Dunwells, Hollie […]

Kelly Jones
News

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces intimate UK solo tour for May 2024

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Following the news of his recently announced solo album, Kelly Jones has shared details of a five-city May 2024 UK tour today. The tour will see him perform twelve intimate live shows. The performances will […]

KillerStar
News

KILLERSTAR share video for ‘Feel’ ahead of their headline show at London’s 100 Club

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

KillerStar released their debut album last week, which received critical acclaim. They are preparing to play their headline album launch show tomorrow at London’s 100 Club. The band’s founders, Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and […]

Sister Bliss
News

SISTER BLISS drops euphoric new single ‘Dancing With U’

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

A true dance music trailblazer and one of the forces behind Faithless, Sister Bliss announces her latest single, ‘Dancing With U’. The track drops Friday, March 15th, via Junkdog. One of the most successful British […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
News

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce ‘The Wild God Tour’

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce their first headline tour of the UK and Europe since 2017, with 27 shows across 17 countries this Autumn. The band are widely regarded as one of the […]

ride
News

RIDE release new track ‘Monaco’ from their forthcoming seventh studio album ‘Interplay’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Ride today release ‘Monaco,’ the latest offering from their forthcoming seventh studio album, Interplay, out 29th March via Wichita Recordings / PIAS. The track follows the previously released BBC Radio 6 Music A-listed ‘Peace Sign’ […]

Starsailor
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Starsailor – Where the Wild Things Grow

March 14, 2024 Michael Barron

Starsailor, a band born from chance encounters at Wigan College, may not be a quintessential Wigan-based group, but their legacy as a musical institution is undeniable. Celebrating two decades since their debut, the release of […]

Bon_Jovi
News

BON JOVI announce new album ‘FOREVER’ & release single ‘Legendary’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

BON JOVI, a Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic acts, continues their 40th-anniversary celebration with the release of “Legendary,” a new single and video out now […]

Shaheed and DJ Supreme
News

Shaheed and DJ Supreme release new album ‘The Art Of Throwing Darts’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Sometimes, returning to fundamentals is all it takes to remind you of the beauty at the roots of something great. At the roots of hip-hop—now a global phenomenon that speaks words of hope and compassion […]

Villagers
News

VILLAGERS share new single ‘You Lucky One’ from the forthcoming album ‘That Golden Time’

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Villagers share “You Lucky One”, the second single from the forthcoming sixth album That Golden Time – due May 10th. The exquisite new record unfurls award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist Conor O’Brien’s trademark melodic flair, his […]

online casino
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Most common online casino withdrawal problems and how to fix them

March 14, 2024 XS Noize

Picture this: you’ve just hit a lucky streak on one of your favorite online casino games, and now you’re ready to cash in your winnings. But, instead of a smooth transaction, you decide to look […]

Terri Hooley
Gigs

Terri Hooley & Stuart Bailie: A Live Podcast announced at Limelight Lounge, Belfast

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Terri Hooley is about to celebrate his 75th birthday. He’s the record shop champion and the guy who gave critical help to the Undertones, RUDI, the Outcasts, and many others. He’s the subject of Good […]

Scratch My Progress EP
News

OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE announce the release of this year’s Scratch My Progress EP

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, is delighted to announce the release of this year’s showcase EP from its annual talent development programme – Scratch My Progress. The release features brand-new tracks from […]

BELFAST COMEDIANS CHARITY BOXING
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BELFAST COMEDIANS CHARITY BOXING is back at the iconic Ulster Hall

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Comedians charity boxing is back at the iconic Ulster Hall for one night only! Some of the biggest names on the Belfast stand-up scene will be knocking each other’s ballix in for Children’s Cancer Unit. […]

The Black Keys
Gigs

THE BLACK KEYS announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

The Black Keys have announced their much-anticipated Irish return with a headline performance at 3Arena, Dublin, on Friday, May 3 2024. Tickets priced from €67.70 go on sale at 10 am this Friday via Ticketmaster.ie. […]

Dea Matrona
News

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona release new single ‘Black Rain’

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona today release new single ‘Black Rain’, the second offering from their highly-anticipated debut album ‘For Your Sins’, out on 3rd May.  With its dark and moody demeanour, ‘Black Rain’ opens […]

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