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          Faithless to headline Custom House Square, Belfast on 20 August 2026

          February 3, 2026

          Dance pioneers Faithless are back with their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Thursday 20th August 2026, alongside very special guests. Few acts have shaped the landscape of electronic music quite like Faithless. For […]

          Kula Shaker
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          Kula Shaker expand the world of “Wormslayer” with an epic new short film

          February 3, 2026

          Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills and co-director Laurie Peters blew minds with the band’s game changing, ground-breaking ‘Good Money’ music video last year. So when the duo directed their creative sights at the expansive mantra-metal of […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases ‘Put the Bucket Down’ the second track from his forthcoming album i/o

          February 2, 2026

          Sunday, 1 February, 2026 – the snow full moon heralds the arrival of Put the Bucket Down, the second track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. Put the Bucket Down was written and produced by […]

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          Consolers - Deep Breaths
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths

          February 3, 2026

          Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: writing through life, loss, and what it means to be human | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

          Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

          Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

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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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MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
Track Of The Day

MYLETS – ‘TREMBLING HANDS’ – listen

February 4, 2015 XS Noize

Under the moniker Mylets, Henry Kohen takes on the roles of several musicians at once. The wunderkind guitarist who, at 17, became the youngest artist signed to Sargent House has since established his reputation as […]

PANDA BEAR - PANDA BEAR MEETS THE GRIM REAPER
New Music

PANDA BEAR RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘BOYS LATIN’, ON 23RD MARCH 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Boys Latin will be released as the second single from Panda Bear’s critically acclaimed recent album, Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper, on 23rd March 2015. The ‘Boys Latin’ video was directed by Isaiah Saxon […]

U2 ADD NEW DATES TO THE iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015
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U2 ADD NEW DATES TO THE iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE TOUR 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Due To Overwhelming Demand 7th NEW YORK & 5th CHICAGO DATES ON SALE FEBRUARY 10 Newly Added Barcelona, London & Los Angeles Shows On Sale Now. NEW YORK, NY (Tuesday, February 3, 2014) – Having […]

GRACE - PLUTO - listen, watch video
Track Of The Day

GRACE – PLUTO – listen, watch video

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Anchored by a minimal beat amidst pulsing synths and stuttering drums, ‘Pluto’ is the debut offering from Australian native, Grace – out now via Liberation Music. Produced by Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio), Pluto […]

JOE BOYD TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
New Music

JOE BOYD NEW SINGLE – ‘DRIVER’ RELEASED ON AGONY & ECSTASY RECORDS – 2ND FEBRUARY 2015

February 3, 2015 XS Noize

Essex based Joe Boyd is set to release a new single on Agony & Ecstasy Records on the 2nd of 2015. ‘Driver’, is the follow up to ‘The Dead Of The Night’, and is the […]

SWERVEDRIVER ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS
New Music

SWERVEDRIVER ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN 18 YEARS

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Swervedriver announce their first album in 18 years ‘I Wasn’t Born To Lose You’ 8 January 2015 Yes, one of the finest rock bands ever to grace Creation Records’ roster back in the early 1990s, […]

KAISER CHIEFS BRAND NEW STAND-ALONE SINGLE “FALLING AWAKE” – OUT 9 MARCH
New Music

KAISER CHIEFS BRAND NEW STAND-ALONE SINGLE “FALLING AWAKE” – OUT 9 MARCH

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate their forthcoming UK arena tour, Kaiser Chiefs are set to release a brand new stand-alone single. “Falling Awake” was written during sessions for the band’s last album ‘Education, Education, Education… & War’ and […]

CAMERON BLAKE - ULTRASOUND -  listen
Track Of The Day

CAMERON BLAKE – ULTRASOUND – listen

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Writing about current events without coming off cliché, preachy or cynical is a tricky business. During the struggle for civil rights and the protests against Vietnam, the adaptability of the folk genre to political statement […]

PIKARA TO RELEASE 'THIS HOLLOW' 24th MARCH
New Music

PIKARA TO RELEASE ‘THIS HOLLOW’ 24th MARCH

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Pikara is the solo project from Sara Johanne who grew up on Rindö, Sweden, an island outside Stockholm where she studied violin at Malungs Folkhogskola. Though Sara Johanne currently resides in the sinuous hills of […]

EMERGING ARTISTS SHOWCASE AT PAUL MCCARTNEYS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL 'LIPA' 1
New Music

EMERGING ARTISTS SHOWCASE AT PAUL MCCARTNEYS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL ‘LIPA’

February 2, 2015 XS Noize

Offering an unrivalled opportunity to see discover the most exciting emerging artists active on Liverpool’s vibrant music scene right now, we are delighted to present The 2Ube and introduce you to some of the musicians […]

COURTNEY BARNETT   DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK.....  RELEASED MARCH 23rd
New Music

COURTNEY BARNETT DEBUT LP ‘SOMETIMES I SIT AND THINK….. RELEASED MARCH 23rd

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

March 23rd 2015 will see the much-anticipated release of the debut LP proper from Courtney Barnett, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit”. Recorded in the autumn of 2014 in an intense […]

DARLING SHARE  'IT’S JUST ONE LOOK' – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - watch
New Music

DARLING SHARE ‘IT’S JUST ONE LOOK’ – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – watch

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

Ahead of their show in Dublin’s Sugar Club this coming Saturday, January 31st, Darling have released the video for their new single, It’s Just One Look. The track, available to buy from iTunes now, is […]

WIN TICKETS TO SEE KAISER CHIEFS AT THE O2
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE KAISER CHIEFS AT THE O2

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

The Kaiser Chiefs released their brilliant fifth studio album ‘Education, Education, Education & War’ last year which went to No.1 on the UK Album Chart. With the lads embarking on a headline UK tour, we’ve […]

JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) - AFTER BELOW - listen
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JOHN FRUSCIANTE (TRICKFINGER) – AFTER BELOW – listen

January 30, 2015 XS Noize

The latest chapter in the electronic evolution of guitarist John Frusciante features a new project under his Trickfinger guise and has him utilizing the classic hardware that spawned the eternal acid template. Frusciante’s desire to […]

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

THE PRODIGY SHARE ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ VIDEO – watch

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy have shared the video of the title track of their long-awaited new album, The Day Is My Enemy. Watch the video below. The Day Is My Enemy, The Prodigy’s 6th Studio Album will […]

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO MIXTAPE #1 2
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XS NOIZE MIX TAPE #11 – Listen Here

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Welcome to XS Noize MixTape #11, to showcase well known and up and coming bands/artists we are currently excited about and have been spinning over the past few weeks. Featuring: The Charlatans, BC Camplight, The […]

LEGENDARY POST - PUNK BAND 'DUB SEX' ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW
New Music

LEGENDARY POST – PUNK BAND ‘DUB SEX’ ANNOUNCE HEADLINE LONDON SHOW

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Legendary Post – Punk band Dub Sex announce first headline show in London at Camden’s Dublin Castle – Saturday 31st January 2015 Dub Sex frontman Mark Hoyle: “The shows this year have been very special, […]

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM 'THE ARK WORK' OUT MARCH 24TH
New Music

LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM ‘THE ARK WORK’ OUT MARCH 24TH

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

Liturgy have announced their first run of live dates for 2015 today with the band playing shows along the East Coast and through to Chicago in April. It will be the first time US audiences […]

COLD SPECKS EUROPEAN TOUR - JAN / FEB 2015
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COLD SPECKS EUROPEAN TOUR – JAN / FEB 2015

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

COLD SPECKS are currently on tour in Europe (full dates below), and recently posted an update of ‘Holland’, from the debut album. ‘We Are Many (Revisited)’ is a powerful, political track, borne from Cold Specks’ […]

PHONE HOME - BEAN - listen
Track Of The Day

PHONE HOME – BEAN – listen

January 29, 2015 XS Noize

From their new EP released 23 January. Engineered and Mixed by Matt Labozza Produced by Matt Labozza and Phone Home Written and Performed by Phone Home. Phone Home are an instrumental duo consisting of Michael […]

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