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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

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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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        • 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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TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe - ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe – ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Taken from our ‘Lost L.A’ album… Skinny is one of the tracks produced while we were working with world famous producer Danny Saber at his ‘Batcave’ studio in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood. The studio was set […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS – Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER – Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced a major new tour alongside release details for a new single. Watch a lyric video for Grey House BELOW. Following on from his first solo live dates – shows that sold […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania - 'On The Outside'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania – ‘On The Outside’

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Philadelphia-based Tulipomania has revealed the second track from their new three-track maxi-single. ‘On The Outside’ follows the first single – the Seahawks Remix of ‘Don’t Be So Sure’. ‘On the Outside’ is a dark and […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
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Dhani Harrison – Shares new track taken from new album IN///PARALLEL

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison, whose first solo album IN///PARALLEL will be released on 6th October through BMG Records, released a new song today. ‘Admiral of Upside Down’ is the second single and last track from his forthcoming […]

LOW ISLAND - Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen
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LOW ISLAND – Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

After just two EPs, Oxford experimentalists Low Island have started to build a cult following as well as support from an eclectic collection of the UK’s leading tastemakers. Now the quartet build towards the release […]

Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album "FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET"
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Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album “FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Newport’s biggest rap group Goldie Lookin Chain are back with their TWENTIETH (!) album and this time they’re aiming to resolve international political discord with a bold plan for peaceful Welsh dominance. FEAR OF A […]

MARILYN MANSUN - Confirms October 6 release for "Heaven Upside Down." Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”
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MARILYN MANSUN – Confirms October 6 release for “Heaven Upside Down.” Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Marilyn Manson confirms October 6 release for Heaven Upside Down. New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” trolls the dark frenetic territory that made Manson a God-like figure to so many. The ten tracks […]

INTERVIEW: Neon Waltz's Jordan Shearer on debut album "Strange Hymns" 1
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INTERVIEW: Neon Waltz’s Jordan Shearer on debut album “Strange Hymns”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

The swirling, melodic rock and the miraculous existence of ‘Britain’s most northerly band’, NEON WALTZ is celebrated in celestial style with the release of the band’s recent debut album, Strange Hymns out now on Ignition […]

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece EMBERS have announced the release of new single 'Until The Dawn' - Listen
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Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece EMBERS have announced the release of new single ‘Until The Dawn’ – Listen

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester ‘Neu Cinematic’ four-piece Embers have announced the release of new single Until The Dawn through AWAL, with both the track and a striking live video – Watch BELOW. The band have also announced two […]

KNIGHTFALL (a Strange Talk project) Releases Daft Punk Inspired Single - Listen
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KNIGHTFALL (a Strange Talk project) Releases Daft Punk Inspired Single – Listen

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Knightfall is the passion project of Gerard Sidhu & Stephen Docker from Strange Talk. After working on nothing but Strange Talk for the last 7 years, the duo decided to take a break from the […]

WATCH: "Burning Flame" the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
Gigs

Canadian alt-folk band THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC are going on a European tour

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Canadian alt-folk band The Franklin Electric are going on a European tour and are coming back to the UK’s capital city, London for a show next month The 4-piece, Jon Matte, Adam Passalacqua, Ken Pressé […]

NJ-based rockers THE SKULLERS drop new track "Pressure Face" - Listen
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NJ-based rockers THE SKULLERS drop new track “Pressure Face” – Listen

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Jack Skuller (vox, guitar), despite his youth, could certainly be viewed as music industry veteran. The prodigious talent released his first single at the age of 14 on Bar/None Records, setting the stage for an […]

HOWIE PAYNE - has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th
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HOWIE PAYNE – has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne has announced details of his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th on Full Stack Records. The new album, The Stands’ frontman’s first since his 2009 Ethan Johns-produced debut ‘Bright […]

FLOGGING MOLLY to Play The Olympia Theatre, Dublin - 10th September
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FLOGGING MOLLY to Play The Olympia Theatre, Dublin – 10th September

September 8, 2017 XS Noize

Flogging Molly are to play The Olympia Theatre, Dublin – 10th September. Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly has always defied categorization. The infectious originality of their songs is a badge of honour […]

OUT LINES - Share new single 'There Is a Saved Place', taken from debut album Conflats
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OUT LINES – Share new single ‘There Is a Saved Place’, taken from debut album Conflats

September 7, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Out Lines – a new collaborative project between Kathryn Joseph, the singer-songwriter behind 2015 SAY Award-winning album bones you have thrown me and blood I’ve spilled; James Graham, frontman for Glaswegian indie treasures The […]

ADAM ANT is safe after evacuating in advance of the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded
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ADAM ANT is safe after evacuating in advance of the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded

September 7, 2017 XS Noize

Following the successful opening night of his ANTHEMS – The Singles USA tour in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, last night, Adam Ant, his band and team are safe after they were forced under a mandatory […]

U2 - Unveil first SONGS OF EXPERIENCE single: “YOU’RE THE BEST THING ABOUT ME" - Listen Here
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U2 – Unveil first SONGS OF EXPERIENCE single: “YOU’RE THE BEST THING ABOUT ME” – Listen Here

September 6, 2017 XS Noize

“You’re The Best Thing About Me,” the first single from U2’s highly anticipated 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, is released today. Accompanied by exclusive art, the new single features a sleeve image of The […]

STEREOPHONICS - Release new track 'CAUGHT BY THE WIND' from new album 'SCREAM ABOVE THE SOUNDS'
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STEREOPHONICS – Release new track ‘CAUGHT BY THE WIND’ from new album ‘SCREAM ABOVE THE SOUNDS’

September 6, 2017 XS Noize

The return of Stereophonics gathers pace as they share the new track ‘Caught By The Wind’ together with its accompanying video. The track is the second to preview the October 27th release of their new […]

INTERVIEW: The Verve Guitarist Nick McCabe on the 20th Anniversary of Urban Hymns 4
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Verve Guitarist Nick McCabe discusses Urban Hymns

September 5, 2017 XS Noize

Now and again, the world of music throws up a record that is out of the ordinary, something in its timing, quality and spirit that feels right. Verve’s 1997 album Urban Hymns, released on September […]

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