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        • Everyone Says Hi
          News

          Everyone Says Hi return with infectious new single ‘Just Like That’

          May 8, 2026

          After the release of their acclaimed self-titled debut album last year, indie-pop supergroup Everyone Says Hi are back with their first single of the new year, “Just Like That”. The track is taken from their […]

          muse
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          MUSE share immersive interstellar video for new track ‘Cryogen’ ahead of new album The Wow! Signal

          May 8, 2026

          MUSE release the official music video for “Cryogen.” Directed by Elliott Gonzo (Fatboy Slim, The Rolling Stones), the immersive visual only furthers the mysterious interstellar mythos surrounding the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal. Bringing the desolate […]

          EMERGE 2026
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          blk. announces huge EMERGE 2026 Sunday takeover with Natte Visstick, Vieze Asbak, DYEN and Negitiv

          May 7, 2026

          The wait is over. We’re delighted to announce the updated line-up for blk.’s Emerge Sunday takeover, and we go huge. Belfast favourite blk. curates the full day with exclusive b2b and b3b sets from start […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • 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: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

          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 […]

        • 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
          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 […]

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single 'Skeleton Key'
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THE CORAL share the remastered audio and video for their April Fools Day 2002 single ‘Skeleton Key’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Drawing one of their most successful years as a band to a close, The Coral sail from their widely-acclaimed, No.2-charting double album, Coral Island, back into familiar waters with the release of the remastered audio […]

GASPAR NARBY shares video for new single 'So Bored' 2
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GASPAR NARBY shares video for new single ‘So Bored’

December 2, 2021 XS Noize

Gaspar Narby’s recent single ‘Death & Other Things’ saw him evolve from ethereal electronica to an introspective singer-songwriter style. That progression resulted in him earning two key tastemaker profiles – The Line of Best Fit’s […]

EDDIE VEDDER announces new album 'Earthling' - Hear new single ‘The Haves’
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EDDIE VEDDER Announces the Earthlings Tour 2022

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

Eddie Vedder and bandmates the Earthlings will hit the road in a series of U.S. concert dates in February 2022. The shows kick off on February 3 in New York and wrap up on February […]

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 8th 2022 1
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FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 8th 2022

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

Making up for lost time Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will hit the road for a sprawling The Never-Ending Tour of Everywhere 2022, which includes a headline show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April […]

WHITE LIES share new single ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Mars’ from forthcoming sixth album 2
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WHITE LIES share new single ‘I Don’t Want To Go To Mars’ from forthcoming sixth album

December 1, 2021 XS Noize

White Lies today share I Don’t Want To Go To Mars, the latest track from their forthcoming sixth album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released on [PIAS] on Friday, February 18th […]

THE LUMINEERS share the video for new single 'AM Radio' - Watch Now
New Music

THE LUMINEERS share the video for new single ‘AM Radio’ – Watch Now

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

The Lumineers are the 2x grammy-award nominated band with 18 number #1 hits. AM Radio is the new single from their upcoming BRIGHTSIDE album (out in January!!). The recording of their BRIGHTSIDE album was a […]

URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast
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URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

Uriah Heep are delighted to announce an extensive European tour for 2022. The tour, 61 dates across 28 countries, is the ultimate celebration of one of the most important British rock acts of all time. […]

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD will play Limelight, Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first ever show in Belfast
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD will play Limelight, Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first ever show in Belfast

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time The mighty Public Image Ltd will play Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast. An […]

BLUE announce headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 11th September 2022 1
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BLUE announce headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 11th September 2022

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most exciting and successful boy bands are back! To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Blue have announced today their Heart & Soul Tour. Blue will play 14 arena shows around the UK […]

ALIAS KID return with new single 'Out With The Boys' 1
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ALIAS KID return with new single ‘Out With The Boys’

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

A shot of straight-up rock’n’roll, the Manchester scene staples return with a song that oozes with a lust for life and living it to the full. “Where you gonna go when you find yourself running […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
New Music

ADELE has scored her fourth consecutive UK number one album with brand new album ‘30’

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

Adele has scored her fourth consecutive UK number one album with brand new album ‘30’. Debuting at the top spot with over 260,000 sales this week and a staggering 55.7 million streams across its 12 […]

THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows
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THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

Up The Bracket arrived like a raging bull in a tired post-Britpop china shop and introduced the world to The Libertines, a new gang of London bohemians, whose ragged tunes, red military tunics, opiated poetry […]

STEPHEN FRETWELL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022
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STEPHEN FRETWELL announces headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022

November 29, 2021 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday 24th February 2022. The lauded songsmith recently released ‘Busy Guy’, his first new album in more than 13 years. […]

CAST Announce ‘All Change’ 25th Anniversary Tour - Rescheduled For Early 2022
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CAST Announce ‘All Change’ 25th Anniversary Tour – Rescheduled For Early 2022

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

Liverpool legends CAST have announced rescheduled dates for their eagerly awaited ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR’. With a nationwide tour set to take place in early 2022, the Britpop legends are celebrating the 25 the […]

AMY MONTGOMERY to play Ulster Sports Club, Belfast TONIGHT!
Gigs

AMY MONTGOMERY to play Ulster Sports Club, Belfast TONIGHT!

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

The first thing that grabs your attention about Amy Montgomery (apart from her Bohemian look) is her raw and beautiful voice honed from relentless busking throughout Ireland. Her vocals seem to channel the spirit of […]

SAINT ETIENNE release video for new Christmas single 'Her Winter Coat' 1
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SAINT ETIENNE release video for new Christmas single ‘Her Winter Coat’

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

Saint Etienne, who released their critically acclaimed 10th studio album, I’ve Been Trying To Tell You in September, share details of their Christmas single, Her Winter Coat, due for release 10th December on Heavenly Recordings. […]

British bassline collective BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022 1
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British bassline collective BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

British bassline collective from Bradford in West Yorkshire, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022. Bad Boy Chiller Crew recently announced their […]

THE BOO RADLEYS announce new album 'Keep On With Falling' - Hear first single, 'I’ve Had Enough I’m Out'
New Music

THE BOO RADLEYS share new single ‘You And Me’ – Listen Now

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

Having completed six, emotionally charged and joyously-received live shows around the UK this autumn, with rumours of more to come, The Boo Radleys return further emboldened with new music, revealing the synth-dashed, lilting indie-pop of […]

JAMES MORRISON shares new version of his classic hit 'You Give Me Something'
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JAMES MORRISON shares new version of his classic hit ‘You Give Me Something’

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

James Morrison launched his upcoming refreshed ‘Greatest Hits’ album by sharing its lead single ‘Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?’. Placing his inimitable vocal in a Rudimental-esque dance-pop banger, the track offered something completely different to […]

WIN: Official STIFF RECORDS T-Shirt and Tote Bag 1
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WIN: Official STIFF RECORDS T-Shirt and Tote Bag

November 25, 2021 XS Noize

One of the most essential punk record labels ever, Stiff Records has announced a brand new range of official merchandise adorning their iconic logo and their now infamous slogans on a wide range of t-shirts, […]

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