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        • Scratch My Progress
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          Oh Yeah Music Centre Releases ‘Scratch My Progress Vol. 14’ EP

          June 20, 2026

          The Oh Yeah Music Centre has released Scratch My Progress Vol. 14, a new EP showcasing music from the four artists selected for the programme’s 2025 cohort. This year’s cohort features Lord Jane, Pinsleep, GUSH […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest Announces Landmark 2026 Programme Across 40 Venues

          June 19, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has announced the full programme for its 2026 edition, which will take place from July 26 to August 2 across the city. The festival’s eighth edition will feature more than 1,000 artists across […]

          Kingfishr
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          Kingfishr Announce Belsonic Belfast Show And Major Outdoor Dates For 2027

          June 18, 2026

          Kingfishr have announced three major outdoor headline shows for 2027, including a Belfast Belsonic date. The Irish trio will play Belsonic in Belfast on June 11, 2027, before heading to Marlay Park in Dublin on […]

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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
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          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: 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 […]

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          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
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          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. […]

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        • 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
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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
          Podcast

          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 […]

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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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ARIANA GRANDE Announces 3ARENA DUBLIN show, 22 September 2019
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ARIANA GRANDE Announces a third and final show 3ARENA, Dublin

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND, ARIANA GRANDE HAS ANNOUNCED A THIRD AND FINAL SHOW AT 3ARENA, DUBLIN ON THE EUROPEAN LEG OF THE SWEETENER WORLD TOUR Produced by Live Nation, The Sweetener World Tour kicks off […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April
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PETER DOHERTY Announces Belfast Show at The Limelight 1, Friday May 3rd

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April through Strap Originals/Cargo Records. Today they announce a headline show at Limelight 1, Belfast Friday, May 3rd 2019. Tickets […]

THE PROCLAIMERS return to Ireland with three shows live in Cork, Dublin and Belfast this September
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THE PROCLAIMERS return to Ireland with three shows live in Cork, Dublin and Belfast this September

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out shows at Vicar Street and Ulster Hall last year, The Proclaimers make their highly anticipated return to Ireland with three shows live in Cork, Dublin and Belfast this September. It has been […]

AIRBOURNE Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 1, Tuesday 6th August
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AIRBOURNE Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 1, Tuesday 6th August

February 25, 2019 XS Noize

Australian rock band Airbourne is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 06th August 2019. Airbourne is the walking, talking, living, breathing, screaming, spitting, fist-pumping embodiment of all that […]

INTERVIEW: JEEP from rising Coventry five-piece 'FEET' discusses UK and Irish headline tour
Interviews

INTERVIEW: JEEP from rising Coventry five-piece ‘FEET’ discusses UK and Irish headline tour

February 24, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their new single ‘English Weather’, FEET will embark on their first UK and Irish headline line tour later this month, taking their hugely entertaining live show on the road for […]

THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, 'Inside the Rose' - Watch Video
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THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, ‘Inside the Rose’ – Watch Video

February 24, 2019 XS Noize

THESE NEW PURITANS have revealed details of their fourth studio album, INSIDE THE ROSE, set for release on 22 March 2019. Brutal and beautiful, INSIDE THE ROSE arrives six years after the critically acclaimed FIELD […]

Liverpool's WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ - Listen Now
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Liverpool’s WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ – Listen Now

February 23, 2019 XS Noize

One part German, one part Australian and two parts British, but formed and based in Liverpool, Wide Eyed Boy formed at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institue For Performing Arts [LIPA]. 2018 was spent grabbing international attention, […]

See LOVE ACTUALLY Live Concert with full Orchestra, 5th December 2019  Belfast Waterfront 1
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See LOVE ACTUALLY Live Concert with full Orchestra, 5th December 2019 Belfast Waterfront

February 23, 2019 XS Noize

Love Actually, the seasonal romcom that has become a revelation and synonymous for so many with the festive period will tour to Ireland and the UK this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack […]

JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track 'Armatopia,' - Watch Video
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JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track ‘Armatopia,’ – Watch Video

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award is sharing a video for a brand new song, ” […]

Introducing REN and his new single 'Blue Hounds', released on 22nd March - Listen Now
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Introducing REN and his new single ‘Blue Hounds’, released on 22nd March – Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

REN: Now based in Newcastle after studying music in London and set to release his new single ‘Blue Hounds’ – a follow up to debut E.P ‘A Calling From The Shore’, which received over 650K […]

ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, 'Fast Times'- Listen Now
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ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, ‘Fast Times’- Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his upcoming tour dates, Albert Hammond Jr has shared a new song, “Fast Times”. Speaking about the song, Hammond Jr says, “Explore the chaos. Be present without judgment and remind yourself you’ll forget […]

Mötley Crüe Announce 'The Dirt Soundtrack' from upcoming Netflix film
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Mötley Crüe Announce ‘The Dirt Soundtrack’ from upcoming Netflix film

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

The world’s most notorious rock band, Mötley Crüe announces the release of The Dirt Soundtrack that accompanies the upcoming Netflix Film The Dirt, based on the New York Times best-selling 2001 autobiography by Mötley Crüe […]

MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle 1
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MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have announced a huge Summer night out in Dublin at Malahide Castle on Friday 14th June. The support acts feature Norway’s enchanting AURORA, and local talent Dermot Kennedy and Wild Youth. Tickets […]

DAVID GRAY Announces Headline Belfast show @ The WATERFRONT HALL, 2nd April 2019 1
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DAVID GRAY today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

David Gray today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / […]

KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th 1
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KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Kate Bush releases a special 4 CD collection ‘The Other Sides’ on March 8, available to pre-order from today, Feb 22. ‘The Other Sides’ is the final physical instalment of the definitive catalogue remastering project […]

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date
Gigs

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today Sigrid announces her biggest headline tour to date commencing in November 2019, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo and 3Arena in Dublin, alongside huge regional venues. The Norwegian pop star is set to release her […]

TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 - Listen to track
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TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 – Listen to track

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

From his debut release in 2014, when the premiere of ‘Miracle’, produced by Just Blaze appeared on MTV and BET Jams, receiving numerous positive reviews from several renowned sites (The Source, The Hype Magazine, Revolt […]

ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten - Listen to 'Twenty Years'
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ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten – Listen to ‘Twenty Years’

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Torsten In Queereteria is the third solo album by Andy Bell (Erasure) performing as alter-ego Torsten, a semi-immortal polysexual who is destined to love many, lose many and be haunted by bittersweet memories, due to […]

STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, 'Just One Lifetime' - Watch Now
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STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, ‘Just One Lifetime’ – Watch Now

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Taken from their GRAMMY-Award-winning UK Top Ten hit album, 44/876, Sting & Shaggy have today launched a new video for their single, “Just One Lifetime, helmed by acclaimed director Joseph Khan (credits include U2, Taylor […]

EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows
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EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Elena Tonra from Daughter has announced details of three intimate shows she will play under her solo moniker, Ex: Re. Joining Tonra on stage will be Fabian Prynn, Josephine Stephenson and Jethro Fox, with the […]

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