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        • AMANDA SHIRES
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          Amanda Shires brings her ‘Streetlights and Stars’ European Tour to The Limelight, Belfast

          June 3, 2026

          Amanda Shires has released nine acclaimed albums since 2005. In 2019, she founded The Highwomen, a groundbreaking Americana supergroup with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby, created to address gender inequality in country music. […]

          GLEN HANSARD
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          Glen Hansard Announces ‘Don+t Settle – Transmissions West,’ Recorded Live at Berlin’s Funkhaus

          June 2, 2026

          Glen Hansard has announced that Don+t Settle – Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West, will be released on June 26th, 2026. Recorded over two nights […]

          Belle & Sebastian
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          Belle and Sebastian release Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’

          June 2, 2026

          Belle & Sebastian dial up World Cup fever with ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, their bid for Scotland’s tournament anthem. Written following Scotland’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark and premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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
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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 […]

  • 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
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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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        • 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 […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          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 […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

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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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PREMIERE: Joon Moon featuring Krystle Warren - 'Get Down'
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PREMIERE: Joon Moon featuring Krystle Warren – ‘Get Down’

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the new track ‘Get Down’ by Paris based electro/soul trio Joon Moon featuring US singer Krystle Warren. As 2015 was wrapping up, an unknown outfit called Joon Moon took the […]

PREMIERE: Archil - 'Voodoo Dance' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Archil – ‘Voodoo Dance’ – Listen Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Born from the bosom of surrealist tendencies and alchemic prophecies, Archil walks the fine line between artist and mad scientist. Whether it be building aleatory rhythms through “blind drumming” to create new arranging methods or […]

PSYCHO COMEDY - Certifiable Merseyside five-piece escape with new single ‘Michigan State’
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PSYCHO COMEDY – Certifiable Merseyside five-piece escape with new single ‘Michigan State’

September 17, 2017 XS Noize

Slipping their straitjackets for a second time this season, certifiable Merseyside five-piece Psycho Comedy escape Deltasonic’s asylum with their eyes on new single ‘Michigan State’. With neurotic bass patterns and howling top lines from deranged […]

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album 'Automatic For The People' to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary 1
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R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album ‘Automatic For The People’ to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album Automatic For The People to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary. Due November 10 via Craft Recordings, the remastered album will be available in a variety of formats, the most […]

LIVERPOOL PSYCH FESTIVAL - Gears Up for 2017 Season 1
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LIVERPOOL PSYCH FESTIVAL – Gears Up for 2017 Season

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia (a.k.a. Liverpool Psych Fest or PZYK) kicks into overdrive on September 22-23, celebrating artists operating at the cutting edge of today’s global psychedelic renaissance, alongside visual art, film, performance […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lex Audrey - 'God Given' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lex Audrey – ‘God Given’ – Watch Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the video for ‘God Given’ from Vienna based three piece Lex Audrey. Featuring Niklas Apfel (vocals, guitar, samples), Patrick Pillichshammer (drums, sampling pad) and Lukas Staudinger (bass, synthesizer), with a […]

DAVID GRAY -  Releases New Track - ‘Hole In The Weather’- Listen
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DAVID GRAY – Releases New Track – ‘Hole In The Weather’- Listen

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum recording artist David Gray has today released a brand-new track, ‘Hole In The Weather’, his first new material of 2017. To coincide with the track, Gray is shortly to embark on a 22 date, […]

HOWIE PAYNE - today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’ - Listen
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HOWIE PAYNE – today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’ – Listen

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’, the latest track to emerge from his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th on Full Stack Records. The new album, […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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Bjork Releases New Song – ‘The Gate’ – Listen Here

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the first single, titled ‘The Gate’, from her forthcoming ninth studio album. ‘The Gate’ is available digitally via One Little Indian now, and on limited edition 12″ vinyl on September 22nd. The […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal  - ‘Who Are All Of You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ‘Who Are All Of You’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal Unveil video for new track ‘Who Are All Of You’ featuring Julienne Dessange. Taken from debut cinematic album ‘Inside’ New super pairing of veteran electronic producer Miguel López Mora and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour - 'Always'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour – ‘Always’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

A few weeks ago, The Blue Hour presented their new single ‘One More Mystery’, giving us a taste of early 4AD-style ethereal folk-noir par excellence with a dance of Siouxsie Sioux thrown in for good […]

PREMIERE: Darwish - 'This City' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Darwish – ‘This City’ – Listen Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Highly accomplished bassist Darwish has played for the likes of Sting, Imelda May, Newton Faulkner, Kristina Train and Zara Mcfarlane. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Darwish delivers the first single ‘This City’ from his new EP […]

Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single "Until We See The Sun"
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Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single “Until We See The Sun”

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

“Until We See The Sun” is the new single from Beauty Sleep, which was premiered via Clash, who wrote “Fuzzy basslines combine with sweetly beguiling vocals, as Beauty Sleep once more capture that certain innate […]

#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' - Ten Years On
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THE VIEW – Announce Scottish tour + festival dates!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The View celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album Hats Off To The Buskers with a 10th anniversary limited edition vinyl being released for Record Store Day. To book end another […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 - "What About Love" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 – “What About Love” – Listen Now!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

The new single from Hurricane#1 gets back to its roots! “What About Love” is the new single from Hurricane#1 released 15th September throughout all download sites worldwide. The overall sound of this new single harps […]

Liverpool duo HER'S announce UK autumn headline tour
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Liverpool duo HER’S announce UK autumn headline tour

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool duo Her’s announce a UK headline tour this autumn in support for their recent release ‘Songs of Her’s’, a collection of their material to date released in May this year. The record makes for […]

RALE - Share New Single 'Party Music' - Watch The Video Now
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RALE – Share New Single ‘Party Music’ – Watch The Video Now

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Sheffield’s RALE present their brand-new single ‘Party Music’, a post punk pop song that on the surface sounds simplistic, yet lyrically it deals with political figures exploiting fear and prejudice arising from inequality and segregation […]

DMA'S - Return to the UK this November
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DMA’S – Return to the UK this November

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are returning to the UK this winter as main support for The Kooks arena tour. Today they have announced headline shows at London’s Heaven on Wednesday 22nd November & Motherwell’s Centre on Wednesday 29th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly - 'Gone'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly – ‘Gone’

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to exclusively premiere the new video from Vile Assembly. Vile Assembly is Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the […]

KATE TEMPEST - Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ - Watch
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KATE TEMPEST – Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ – Watch

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Musician, Poet, Author and Playwright Kate Tempest today reveals the video for current single ‘Tunnel Vision’. The Akinola Davies Jr directed clip speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the mood and message of the track. […]

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