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        • Scratch My Progress
          News

          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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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

  • 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
          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. […]

          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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LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st
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LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

With over 250 million career streams following early tracks such as ‘Tired Of Talking’ and ‘Think About You’, a renowned performance on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ and widespread critical acclaim, LÉON is […]

BRY Announces Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, Saturday 18th May 2019
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BRY Announces Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, Saturday 18th May 2019

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Bry is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday, May 18th 2019. Bry has a unique approach to life. Using social media as his vice, the young […]

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019
Gigs

BROS Announce Headline Show at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 27 June 2019

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Matt & Luke Goss performed their comeback after nearly 30 years last year at two sold-out O2 London Arena shows. Before that, they had not played together since 77,000 packed into Wembley Stadium on 19 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Greatest Hits Tour For 2019
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HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Greatest Hits Tour For 2019

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta […]

SUNDARA KARMA today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ from their forthcoming album 'Ulfilas’ Alphabet' - Watch Now
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SUNDARA KARMA today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ from their forthcoming album ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’ – Watch Now

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Sundara Karma today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ the latest offering from their forthcoming album Ulfilas’ Alphabet, released on Chess Club / RCA on 1st March. Combining a stuttering New Wave groove with the wry, observant […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
Gigs

SLEEPER Release New Single ‘The Sun Also Rises’ – Listen Now

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER release their brilliant new single ‘The Sun Also Rises’. Taken from their hotly anticipated new album ‘The Modern Age’, the track is available digitally now, with a limited edition coloured vinyl 7″ coming out […]

OUTPUT BELFAST- Ireland's Largest Music Industry Conference takes place in Belfast Tomorrow
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OUTPUT BELFAST- Ireland’s Largest Music Industry Conference takes place in Belfast Tomorrow

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Output Belfast, the conferencing and showcasing event celebrating Northern Ireland’s artists and music industry takes place tomorrow, Thursday, February 21st 2019. Across Belfast’s Metropolitan Arts Centre and Oh Yeah Centre, around 75 national and international […]

THE STRANGLERS announce Belfast show for 2019
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Stranglers’ Jean-Jacques Burnel talks ahead of ‘Back on the Tracks’ UK Tour

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicks off in Belfast on 28th February culminating in what is bound to be another rousing finale in Manchester on Saturday 30th March. During a hectic […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
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JOHNNY MARR Announces North American Spring Tour

February 19, 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 has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes […]

DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy's Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019
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DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy’s Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dick Valentine is best known as the singer of the band Electric Six. Fifteen years ago he dressed up like Abraham Lincoln for a music video about gay bars and that might be all you […]

Oasis... The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of 'Definitely Maybe'
Gigs

Oasis… The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of ‘Definitely Maybe’

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Sheffield’s O2 Academy will be the first to experience an evening with Iain Robertson and Tim Abbot. The band’s former Tour Manager and Head of Security, and the former Managing Director of their label Creation […]

LEWIS CAPALDI announces his eagerly awaited debut album, 'Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent' - out May 17th
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LEWIS CAPALDI announces his eagerly awaited debut album, ‘Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent’ – out May 17th

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing his unbelievable start to 2019, Lewis Capaldi has today announced his eagerly awaited debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent – out May 17th on Virgin EMI. To mark the news, tickets have […]

FEET embark on their first UK and Irish headline tour later this month - Listen to New Single, ‘English Weather’
Gigs

FEET embark on their first UK and Irish headline tour later this month – Listen to New Single, ‘English Weather’

February 19, 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 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Killing Cartisano - ‘Hysterical Ladies’ (Live Room Session’ special version) - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Killing Cartisano – ‘Hysterical Ladies’ (Live Room Session’ special version) – Watch Now

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

On 22 February 2019 Killing Cartisano releases a special live version of ‘Hysterical Ladies’ from her new album ‘KC Vol. 1’. The track follows hot on the heels of ‘The Drunk Man’ ‘Let Me Go’ […]

Manchester's 'FROM CARBON' release anthemic single, 'Petty Tom' - Listen Now
New Music

Manchester’s ‘FROM CARBON’ release anthemic single, ‘Petty Tom’ – Listen Now

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

YOKO ONO Announces the Reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March 1
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YOKO ONO Announces the Reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today, on her 86th birthday, Yoko Ono announces the reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March. The latest of her series of musical outputs with Chimera Music and Secretly Canadian, Yoko’s […]

POZI Announce Debut Album, Tour Dates + Share Lead Single 'Watching You Suffer'
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POZI Announce Debut Album, Tour Dates + Share Lead Single ‘Watching You Suffer’

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

New London post-punk band POZI have released details of debut album PZ1, released 5th April 2019 through Prah Recordings. Lead single and album opener “Watching You Suffer” – a short sharp shock at 1 min […]

LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Ulster Hall Show, Friday 22nd November
Gigs

LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Ulster Hall Show, Friday 22nd November

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has today announced his biggest headline Belfast show to date at the Ulster Hall on Friday 22nd November 2019. Lewis’s new track Someone You Loved, from the Breach EP, is his […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer - 'Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer – ‘Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer’ – Watch Now

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

On April 5th Cowboy Flying Saucer (CFS) are to release their second album, Travel Lodge’, on their own Sparrowhawk Records imprint. The follow up their 2017 eponymous debut LP, the album tells the tale of […]

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