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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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • 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
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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
          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 […]

          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 JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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THE JEZABELS unveil ‘Pleasure Drive’ Zero Percent remix

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

The Jezabels have unveiled the official remix of ‘Pleasure Drive’ by Zero Percent. The extended mix premiered with Clash where they described it, “Twitching, frisky disco music with a noir edge, this new version of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST - 'Lost In Your Love'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST – ‘Lost In Your Love’

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

‘Lost In Your Love’ is the infectious and euphoric debut offering from The New Coast and as their name suggests you’ll quickly drift into an indulgent daydream of white sands and tropical haze. The New […]

LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band,  THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album
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LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After Primus and The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger completed a successful summer tour, Les Claypool and Sean Lennon decided to combine […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS - YOUNG HEARTS
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS – YOUNG HEARTS

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Ambient pop duo New Atlas, are the brainchild of singer songwriter Eoghan O’Hagan. Recently named one of BBC Northern Ireland’s hottest new acts by Huw Stevens (Radio One), the band toured the UK and Ireland […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
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DAPHNE GUINNESS shares ‘Fatal Flaw’ video – Watch

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has announced details for ‘Fatal Flaw’, the first single lifted from her forthcoming debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
Interviews

INTERVIEW: TOMMY O’DELL from DMA’S

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Since the DMA’S burst on the scene last year they have not stopped with thrilling and anthemic shows and melodic guitar music. Their debut album ‘Hills End’ was released on February 26th 2016 and received […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three 2
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal has announced the release of the third round of the Play It Forward EODM Campaign that debuted December 18, 2015 with its first helping of covers of “I Love You All […]

GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "METAL SOUL"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “METAL SOUL”

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

As befitting the first track heralding an album about “the apocalypse”, “Metal Soul”, the brand new single from the acclaimed solo artist known as Gabriel Bruce, is darkly theatrical and deeply romantic. Having recently unveiled […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE RAINBAND – STORM

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have released their new single ‘Storm’ today. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on April 8th. Spring sees the […]

PJ HARVEY shares video for "THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE" - Watch
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PJ HARVEY shares video for “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” – Watch

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope video was directed by award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Seamus Murphy, drawing on footage filmed during trips to Washington, D.C. undertaken by Harvey and Murphy. This is the second single taken from […]

CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN
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CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling artist Chris Brown today announced a headlining European tour, which will conclude in Dublin at 3Arena on 15 June. Chris Brown recently made his sixth #1 album entry on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart […]

GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL
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GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s already been a big week for Tennent’s Vital fans with Avicii just announced to headline Day 2 of the festival on Friday 26th August …. and the Swedish dance vibe just got stronger. Today […]

LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single 'Sphynx'
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LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single ‘Sphynx’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

La Femme is back with a spectacular electro-pyscho new single and an accompanying hallucinatory video, taken from their forthcoming second album to be released in September, the French group follow up to 2013s award winning […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS -  ‘Art School'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS – ‘Art School’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been a long time coming for the Suffolk based Dark-Indie outfit. After losing two of their original members (with one joining the military), they went into hiatus, leaving behind two previous EPs, a full […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
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WIRE to release mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, Listen to track

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

Having completed a preliminary round of work on their eponymous 2015 album at Rockfield Studios, Wire Found themselves with 19 tracks. Among them, there was a critical mass of 11 aesthetically unified songs, which made […]

STUART MASTERS releases new album 'Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon'
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STUART MASTERS releases new album ‘Mystic Blue and the Black Balloon’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

If Syd Barrett and Nick Drake had been Davey Graham’s brothers and a fourth sibling had access to a time-travelling record player with the albums of Michael Hedges and Radiohead, it’s just possible his music […]

NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single 'Call' with debut album 'You + Me'
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NEW YORK TOURISTS follow up the success of their last single ‘Call’ with debut album ‘You + Me’

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Their debut EP received rave reviews from some of the UK’s most respected music media outlets and their song ‘Chew Me Up, Spit Me Out’ was selected as one of BBC Introducing’s top 10 tracks […]

Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP 'THE KICK' on April 22nd
News

Dorset based multi-instrumentalist GRIS-DE-LIN releases her first EP ‘THE KICK’ on April 22nd

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Gris-de-Lin’s music combines elements of post-rock, blues and alt-folk, peppered with twisted electronics.

 ‘The Kick’ is Gris’ first solo project and was recorded in a nursery school in Dorset where she worked with producer Cee […]

KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour ...
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KATE JACKSON (of the Long Blondes) announces UK tour …

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Following the news of her debut solo album, British Road Movies, former Long Blondes frontwoman Kate Jackson has announced a series of live dates in May and June. Backed by her band The Wrong Moves, […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
News

Listen to PET SHOP BOYS – THE POP KIDS (PSB DEEP DUB REMIX)

March 16, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have unveiled the deep dub remix of their forthcoming single “The Pop Kids”. The remix, available to stream now via YouTube, is taken from the upcoming remix package of “The Pop Kids” […]

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