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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
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          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          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 […]

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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
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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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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          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. […]

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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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WE ARE BODIES - New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15
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WE ARE BODIES – New group featuring Dave Pen of Archive to release self-titled album / OUT 06.04.15

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

The first half of 2015 is proving to be particularly productive for the British musician and vocalist Dave Pen. Currently completing a tour of the European mainland with the highly regarded art-rock collective Archive, for which he […]

BEN HOWARD / UK Arena Tour Begins This Month
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BEN HOWARD / UK Arena Tour Begins This Month

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Ben Howard kicks off his UK arena tour this month, including three sold-out shows at London’s Alexandra Palace. Ben released his critically acclaimed second album ‘I Forget Where We Were’ last year which debuted at […]

LOOPER - ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th
New Music

LOOPER – ANNOUNCES 5 CD BOX SET & BRAND NEW ALBUM / April 13th

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Mondo ‘77 is taken from LOOPER’s forthcoming 5 CD box set, collating tracks from their entire catalogue, including the brand new album, Offgrid:Offline. These Things is out on 13 April 2015 alongside digital releases of all […]

THE 4 OF US - To play The Lyric Theatre, Belfast: Sunday 26th April
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THE 4 OF US – To play The Lyric Theatre, Belfast: Sunday 26th April

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

THE 4 OF US bring their 25th anniversary acoustic show to the Lyric Theatre – showcasing songs from their brand new album, as well as songs from their extensive back catalogue. The musical career of […]

LISTEN TO NEW 'DU BLONDE' TRACK 'MIND IS ON MY MIND' FEATURING FUTURE ISLANDS' SAMUEL T HERRING
Track Of The Day

LISTEN TO NEW ‘DU BLONDE’ TRACK ‘MIND IS ON MY MIND’ FEATURING FUTURE ISLANDS’ SAMUEL T HERRING

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Du Blonde has unveiled the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming album, Welcome Back To Milk, out on 18 May. Du Blonde explains, “I wrote ‘Mind Is On My Mind’ on the back […]

ANDY SHAUF - New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th
New Music

ANDY SHAUF – SHARES LIVE SESSION FOR ‘WENDELL WALKER’ – Watch

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

9 minutes and 35 seconds is a lot of time to commit to one track, I know. But trust me, as one of three murder ballads on his upcoming album, ‘Wendell Walker’ is an absolute […]

NEW LOSSLESS MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE, 'TIDAL' OPENS PREMIUM TIER
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NEW LOSSLESS MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE, ‘TIDAL’ OPENS PREMIUM TIER

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

The ideal music service for those who care about quality, TIDAL welcomes new users to enjoy its extensive library of 25 million-plus tracks, 75,000 music videos, and curated editorial articles, features and interviews written by […]

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS  TO RELEASE  'FAR FROM MEN' SOUNDTRACK MAY 19
New Music

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS TO RELEASE ‘FAR FROM MEN’ SOUNDTRACK MAY 19

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

“Very often a tension can happen between music and picture that is about chance and a kind of unknowingness that can be really amazing. Just by putting together two things that were created in isolation, […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS – share new video for ‘WHAT WE DON’T SEE’ – Watch

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers are about to bring their new album ‘Transfixiation’ on the road to Europe, starting in Ireland and the UK this week. To mark the beginning of the tour, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY - Release new album 'Infinite Variety' 20 April 2015
New Music

THE CATHODE RAY – Release new album ‘Infinite Variety’ 20 April 2015

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

Edinburgh alternative outfit The Cathode Ray release their highly anticipated second album ‘Infinite Variety’ on April 20th 2015 through Stereogram Recordings. Sonically, ‘Infinite Variety’ is an experimental affair – acoustic in places; more electronic in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - 'GO' - Listen/Watch
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY – PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – ‘GO’ – Listen/Watch

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

Go! is the second single to be taken from Public Service Broadcasting’s critically-acclaimed new album. The album reached #11 in the UK album charts in it’s first week and has now spent 3 weeks in […]

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' - watch trailer here
Competitions

WIN – THE PRODIGY ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ – Limited Edition 3LP Boxset

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

We have teamed up with Sick Records, Belfast to give away a copy of The Prodigy ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ Limited Edition Deluxe 3LP Boxset to one lucky winner! All you have to do […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single 'RIVERMAN'
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single ‘RIVERMAN’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Riverman’ on May 11th. The track is the third single to be released from the hugely successful second album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Chasing Yesterday’ went straight to No.1 in […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS TO RELEASE ‘NEWBORN CRY’ – 4th MAY

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

After having caused a splash with his debut album ‘North South Divide’ in autumn 2013, Doncaster’s highly acclaimed teenage troubadour John McCullagh and his newly formed band The Escorts are back with a brand new […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
New Music

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based duo Gary Hilton and Steve Southern are a songwriting duo who know how to make an impact. Marrying the classic 80s sounds of the New Wave to contemporary production values, their groove led, […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
New Music

MYLETS: debuts live Audiotree session featuring tracks from forthcoming debut Arizona – Watch

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Mylets shares a recently shot Audiotree live session of videos today featuring songs from the forthcoming full length, Arizona. Watch and share the videos BELOW. Mylets takes to the road touring with And So I […]

ARBORIST: Debut Single "Twisted Arrow" Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May - listen
New Music

ARBORIST: Debut Single “Twisted Arrow” Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May – listen

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

“Twisted Arrow” is the debut single from Belfast-based ARBORIST and features Kim Deal of The Breeders on backing vocals. Having previously worked as a songwriter around France, London and Dublin, Mark McCambridge played his first […]

ANDY SHAUF - New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th
Gigs

ANDY SHAUF – New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriting wunderkind Andy Shauf prepares to release his acclaimed new album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ in the UK & EU. Many have been completely enraptured by his timeless and tender songcraft, which has been […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN - 'ELYSIAN' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN – ‘ELYSIAN’ – Listen

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles quartet Northern American have announced their debut album, Modern Phenomena, which will arrive May 18 on Heist Or Hit Records  and premiered the video for the single, ‘Elysian. The follow up to the […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - release highly anticipated 2nd album 'Cavalcade' on Monday April 14th
New Music

THE SLOW READERS CLUB – release highly anticipated 2nd album ‘Cavalcade’ on Monday April 14th

March 27, 2015 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club release their highly anticipated second album ‘Cavalcade’ on Monday April 14th. The band’s previous four singles have enjoyed extensive airplay on BBC 6 Music and ‘Don’t Mind’ was selected for a […]

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