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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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          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 […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

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          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 […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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TOY Announce new album & tour + share 'Sequence One' - Listen
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TOY Announce new album & tour + share ‘Sequence One’ – Listen

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have announced details of their new album, Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, it’s unquestionably their […]

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – "It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire" 1
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INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – “It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire”

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr will play a headline show at the famous Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018. in support of his new album Call The Comet. Recorded with […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: "MERRIE LAND" Out 16th November - Listen to Track 1
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: “MERRIE LAND” Out 16th November – Listen to Track

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

16th November sees the release of Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, a band comprising of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong. Following an eleven-year hiatus since their […]

FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour 1
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FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a European tour, set to kick off in June with three exclusive performances currently announced in London, Dublin and Berlin. Tickets for RDS Arena on Thursday 13th […]

INTERVIEW: David McGloughlin of Le Galaxie talks new album, 'Pleasure' + upcoming Belfast show 1
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INTERVIEW: David McGloughlin of Le Galaxie talks new album, ‘Pleasure’ + upcoming Belfast show

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

LE GALAXIE doesn’t come from the stars but to experience them is utterly stellar. They established themselves as Ireland’s #1 live dance act with their brand of thundering electro, bursting to life with shimmering cyber-synths, […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Joy Formidable’s new album AAARTH has keenly shone the spotlight back onto the Welsh alt-rock trio. An album packed with inventive and emotive rallying cries, born from a place of renewed vision, AAARTH has become their most experimental […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ - Watch Now
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RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ – Watch Now

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’ out last week and currently #1 in the UK midweek charts. Ashcroft is heading out this week […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers release a 20th Year Collector’s Edition of their fifth album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December 2018 on Columbia/Sony.  Released as a deluxe 3 cd box set, double […]

THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'... 1
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THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’…

October 19, 2018 XS Noize

In November 1968, millions of double LPs were shipped to record stores worldwide ahead of that tumultuous year’s most anticipated music event: the November 22nd release of The Beatles (soon to be better known as […]

BANANARAMA - Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues - Out 30th November
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BANANARAMA – Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues – Out 30th November

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Indisputably the UK’s greatest girl group BANANARAMA broke the mould with their fashion-forward style, feisty attitude and an arsenal of timeless chart hits spanning three decades. Now for the first time since their original release, […]

COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7
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COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

On December 7, Coldplay will celebrate their record-breaking A Head Full Of Dreams Tour with the release of Live In Buenos Aires / Live In São Paulo / A Head Full Of Dreams (Film), on CD, DVD, vinyl and digital. The Live In […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
New Music

THOM YORKE shares the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad ‘Open Again’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Last night saw the release of the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad “Open Again,” the fourth song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Open Again” follows […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo - Invisible (Lost Raven remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SK Shlomo – Invisible (Lost Raven remix) – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Newcomer Lost Raven (aka Michelle Raven) started secretly producing electronic music as a child in the 1990s but until now has deleted every track. Her eclectic, genre-defying sound is a mashup of techno, progressive house, […]

Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of 'Fjokra'
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Sexy Synth Pop Beats & Grooves, Step Into The World Of ‘Fjokra’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Fjokra is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Dublin, Ireland. While he creates and records his music from his London base, he is joined on stage by Annie Bea (vocalist, percussionist) Jack Richardson (guitarist) and Filippo Galli (drummer) customized percussion and lots of elements […]

Manchester's Best Kept Secret Just Got Out - CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem 'Gone' 1
The Listening Post

Manchester’s Best Kept Secret Just Got Out – CLEARGREEN Release Indie Gem ‘Gone’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Cleargreen is powered by the formidable songwriting partnership of Ali Staley (vocals/guitar)and Liam McIver (vocals/bass) alongside two of the North West’s most complete musicians in Josh Haworth (lead guitar) and Mike Wilcox (drums). The band […]

SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, 'Archipelago', on October 19th followed by UK tour
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SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, ‘Archipelago’, on October 19th followed by UK tour

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Shred Kelly will be releasing their most ambitious project yet in their fourth album, Archipelago, on October 19th 2018 via DevilDuck Records, followed immediately by a tour in the UK. The new record was produced […]

PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin
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PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, critically acclaimed Irish international phenomenon Picture This have announced an unprecedented 5-night run at 3Arena Dublin, March 2019. The band have also announced a new single entitled “One Drink.” The song heralds the arrival […]

Ten Fé announce new album 'Future Perfect, Present Tense' + share new track 'Won't Happen' 1
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Ten Fé announce new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’ + share new track ‘Won’t Happen’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have announced their brand new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’, due for release on Some Kinda Love/PIAS on March 8th. They’ve shared a taste of the album in brand new track ‘Won’t Happen’ […]

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend 1
Gigs

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

We were going to call it MusicLiteratureArtDanceWhiskey Galore but that was too long for a poster, so we distilled it down. Much like the fine libation that fuels these events. Now in its third year, […]

RYAN MCMULLAN Announces 'An Intimate Evening With' Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December
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RYAN MCMULLAN Announces ‘An Intimate Evening With’ Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce an intimate Belfast show at the Black Box on Tuesday, December 18th 2018. The past […]

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