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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 […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
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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: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

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STEREOPHONICS Announce new single 'TAKEN A TUMBLE' - Ahead of UK & Irish arena tour
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STEREOPHONICS Announce new single ‘TAKEN A TUMBLE’ – Ahead of UK & Irish arena tour

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Stereophonics have shared their latest single ‘Taken A Tumble’ as they prepare for a UK & Irish arena tour that will see them perform to more than 150,000 people in spring 2018. The enduringly successful […]

NIGHTMARE AIR will be touring with GARY NUMAN In support of the new album - 'FADE OUT'
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NIGHTMARE AIR will be touring with GARY NUMAN In support of the new album – ‘FADE OUT’

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Named after a skateboard move from an 80’s skate film, Los Angeles band NIGHTMARE AIR emphasizes sonic momentum, during both live performances and in the studio. Nightmare Air’s Dave Dupuis, a veteran of L.A. shoegazers […]

SWERVEDRIVER Announce UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety
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SWERVEDRIVER Announce UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety

January 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following a huge North American tour in 2017, Swervedriver have announced UK shows playing the albums Raise and Mezcal Head in their entirety. An Evening with Swervedriver will come to the UK in May 2018. In 2013, Swervedriver performed their debut album, Raise, in its […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
Gigs

DEL AMITRI Announce Glasgow Barrowlands Shows

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Del Amitri today announce two very special hometown shows to conclude their 2018 tour, with the celebrated Scottish five-piece due to play Glasgow Barrowlands for the first time since 2002 on July 28th & 29th. […]

BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August
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BRITNEY SPEARS Announces Dublin Show @ 3ARENA on 20 August

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary pop icon Britney Spears has announced her exclusive last time ever, a limited tour of her award-winning and record-breaking show, “Britney: Piece of Me.” For the first and only time, “Britney: Piece of Me” […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED Announce new album ‘Evil Spirits’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Formed in 1976 at the forefront of the fledgeling London punk scene, The Damned kick-started the birth of punk as we know it, leaving an influential legacy for generations to come. Their musical journey has […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
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DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday – FEB 1st 2018

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter DAMIAN DEMPSEY is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 01st February 2018. Described as ‘One of the most thoughtful singer-songwriters his generation’, the troubadour tours in […]

ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’
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ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND Shares new video for ‘Measures’

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Art School Girlfriend – the most recent signing to Paul Epworth’s record label, Wolf Tone (The Horrors, Glass Animals) – shares her new video for ‘Measures’, taken from her debut EP of the same name. […]

The Limiñanas' to play Rough Trade East instore this week
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The Limiñanas’ to play Rough Trade East instore this week

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

French psych duo The Limiñanas have released their new album ‘Shadow People’ on Because Music. To celebrate, they have confirmed they’ll be playing an in-store at London’s Rough Trade East on Thursday 25th January. Event […]

FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand
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FOO FIGHTERS Concrete and Gold North American Tour 2018 Expanded by Popular Demand

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Foo Fighters’ Concrete and Gold Tour has added seven new headline dates to its North American itinerary. The North American leg of the tour supporting the international #1 album Concrete and Gold (Roswell Records/RCA Records) […]

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”
New Music

Rising Star ROE to Release Brand New Single “Wasted.Patient.Thinking.”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

ROE is the moniker of 18-year-old grumpy multi-instrumentalist from Derry, Roisin Donald. She describes her music as ‘Grumpy Electro Pop’ and only a year into her songwriting career has already earned herself a slot at […]

Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”
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Dublin Alt-Rockers THE STOLES Announce the release of highly anticipated debut album “Age of Deception”

January 23, 2018 XS Noize

Dublin Alt-Rockers The Stoles have announced the release of their highly anticipated debut album titled “Age of Deception” After a phenomenal 12 months with 3 singles released, 2 tours across Ireland’s best venues and getting […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS' share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals
Gigs

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS’ share brilliant new video displaying the dangers of pharmaceuticals

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Why is the world in love again? US alt-rock legends They Might Be Giants released their 20th studio album ‘I Like Fun’ on Friday to huge acclaim from the likes of BBC 6 Music, MOJO, […]

US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1
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US rock outfit BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

US rock outfit Black Stone Cherry are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th June 2018. The rock four piece has released five studio albums to date and […]

AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Wednesday 6th June 2018

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

When talking about Avenged Sevenfold impressive statistics always get a mention. These include a string of best-selling albums, among them two consecutive No. 1’s on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart along with Diamond, Platinum and […]

EDITORS unveil new single 'Magazine', taken forthcoming album 'Violence' - Listen Now! 1
Gigs

EDITORS Announce exclusive album first listen competition

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

Editors fans from across Europe will be given a unique chance to listen and share their reactions to the new album ‘Violence’. Through an exclusive online competition launched today, 6 lucky fans (each with a […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
Competitions

Win A MEET & GREET With Ex-MANSUN Frontman PAUL DRAPER & Drop In On His Pre-Show Soundcheck! At Limelight, Belfast

January 22, 2018 XS Noize

We have a very special competition launching today for a special Meet & Greet with Paul Draper and the band on the ‘Attack Of The Grey Lantern’ tour in Belfast on Saturday 24th Feb. A […]

ERASURE - Announce 'World Beyond' a new album with Echo Collective 1
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ERASURE – Announce ‘World Beyond’ a new album with Echo Collective

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a collaboration with Echo Collective, the Brussels based collective of post-classical musicians best known for their ongoing collaborative work with A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Johann […]

Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert
Gigs

Legendary Hip-Hop Group, RUN DMC Announce Rare One-Off London Concert

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

US legendary hip-hop group, Run DMC is set to return to the UK stage for the first time in three years for a rare one night only exclusive show on Thursday 5th July 2018 at […]

KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track
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KYLIE MINOGUE Announces Brand New Album ‘GOLDEN’, Listen to Track

January 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue will release her new album ‘Golden’ on 6th April via BMG, her first for the label. The album’s lead single, ‘Dancing’ is out now, and available to stream on all digital streaming platforms. […]

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