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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 […]

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        • 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
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          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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UB40 RELEASE DELUXE VERSIONS OF CLASSIC ALBUMS
New Music

UB40 RELEASE DELUXE VERSIONS OF CLASSIC ALBUMS

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

These 3-CD Deluxe Editions bring together, for the first time on physical and digital, UB40’s 1981 album Present Arms and its companion release from later that same year, Present Arms In Dub alongside their hit-strewn […]

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY
New Music

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

THE CORONAS WILL RELEASE ‘JUST LIKE THAT’, THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE LONG WAY’, ON 16TH FEBRUARY ON ISLAND RECORDS The Coronas are one of Ireland’s biggest bands. Summer 2014 saw them […]

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

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ – watch trailer here

January 7, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced details of their long-awaited new album, The Day Is My Enemy. Watch a trailer below. The Day Is My Enemy, The Prodigy’s 6th Studio Album will be released 30th March 2015. […]

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK DEBUT SINGLE 'BROWN EYES' - listen here
New Music

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK DEBUT SINGLE ‘BROWN EYES’ – listen here

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

The melody and lyrics for The New Southern Electrikk’s debut single ‘Brown Eyes’ were written by former Paris Angel Rikki Turner fourteen years ago. Explaining where he drew his inspiration from, Rikki says ” The […]

THE CHARLATANS ANNOUNCE 12TH ALBUM 'MODERN NATURE' AND UK TOUR
New Music

THE CHARLATANS ANNOUNCE 12TH ALBUM ‘MODERN NATURE’ AND UK TOUR

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS – Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, Martin Blunt and Tony Rogers – release their twelfth album, MODERN NATURE on BMG Chrysalis on 26th January 2015. To coincide with the release, the band also confirm […]

SWEET TOOTH DEBUT ALBUM - ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN LOVE’ RELEASED 2ND FEBRUARY
New Music

SWEET TOOTH DEBUT ALBUM – ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN LOVE’ RELEASED 2ND FEBRUARY

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

London-based duo, Sweet Tooth are set to release their debut album on the Devil’s Advocaat label on the 2nd of February 2015. ‘Everybody Wants To Be In Love’ was produced, arranged andwritten by the band […]

ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSS BREEN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM PLANS
New Music

ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER ROSS BREEN RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM PLANS

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Winner of 2012’s ‘Best Unsigned Singer-Songwriter in Ireland’ competition and regular recipient of rave reviews, Ross Breen, is back with his first single in eight months. ‘Idyllic Valley’ is a punchy, boisterous folk-soul outing, made […]

The Twilight Sad
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE ‘I COULD GIVE YOU ALL YOU DON’T WANT’ AS 2ND SINGLE

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their fourth full-length, Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad have unveiled the second official single from the album. It comes in the […]

THE VICKERS  NEW ALBUM 'GHOSTS' - listen here
New Music

THE VICKERS NEW ALBUM ‘GHOSTS’ – listen here

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Ghosts is the new album and the new sound of The Vickers. A kaleidoscopic collection of songs, a twisty and colourful journey through the lights and shades of the modern life. Lose yourself within the […]

MEGHAN TRAINOR'S DEBUT ALBUM 'TITLE' RELEASED JAN 26TH
New Music

MEGHAN TRAINOR’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘TITLE’ RELEASED JAN 26TH

January 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following her global super-smash hit single ‘All About That Bass’, Meghan Trainor has today announced the UK release of her debut album Title, due on January 26th through Epic Records. The 11-track album features the […]

NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM "THE GOLDEN WEST" OUT 16 MARCH
New Music

NRVS LVRS SHARE DEBUT TRACK ‘CITY LIGHTS’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

San Francisco newcomers NRVS LVRS share debut track ‘City Lights’. NRVS LVRS began their journey at the beginning of 2014 when a collection of songs, written initially for the purpose of musical experimentation, found themselves […]

DEATH GRIPS RELEASE 14 TRACK INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
New Music

DEATH GRIPS RELEASE 14 TRACK INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Death Grips have released a 14-track instrumental album NME reports, Titled ‘Fashion Week’ and described as an “Instrumental Full-Length Soundtrack”, the full record is available to stream on YouTube and to download from the band’s […]

THE WHEREABOUTS ' I DON'T CARE EP' - listen here
New Music

THE WHEREABOUTS ‘ I DON’T CARE EP’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Described by the BBC as ‘Jump Beat’, The Whereabouts are a young, energetic four piece rhythm & blues, rock & roll band from Kingscourt in Co. Cavan, Ireland. All four lads in The Whereabouts have […]

BLÄNK PREMIERE THEIR NEW SINGLE 'TEARS RUN DRY'
New Music

BLÄNK RELEASE ‘TEARS RUN DRY’ – listen here

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Combining lyrics about self-discovery and life’s complexities with their unique mashing of genres from Indie Pop to Hip Hop, Swedish trio Blänk already has a track record of independent success. Now they are back with […]

VISION FORTUNE RELEASE ' COUNTRY MUSIC' IN FEBRUARY
New Music

VISION FORTUNE RELEASE ‘ COUNTRY MUSIC’ IN FEBRUARY

January 5, 2015 XS Noize

Vision Fortune formed in 2011 primarily around Alex and Austin Peru. In the following years the band have rotated through a cast of drummers and had material released by the likes of Italian Beach Babes(Dirty […]

BETHIA BEADMAN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM – ‘CHINATOWN’
New Music

BETHIA BEADMAN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM – ‘CHINATOWN’

January 4, 2015 XS Noize

RELEASED ON ROSÉLIE RECORDS 2ND OF MARCH 2015 Bethia Beadman is ever in search of the ecstatic and transformative. She finds it in ‘Chinatown’, a new album that features ten new tracks, including the forthcoming […]

KIND OF LIKE SPITTING STREAM NEW TRACK 'BULLIED BY A BEE' - listen here
New Music

KIND OF LIKE SPITTING STREAM NEW TRACK ‘BULLIED BY A BEE’ – listen here

January 3, 2015 XS Noize

On February 2nd, Topshelf Records will release a split from Kind of Like Spittingand Warren Franklin & The Founding Fathers, titled ‘It’s Always Nice To See You’. Indie cult favorites Kind of Like Spitting formed […]

THEA & THE WILD - HEART ATTACK
New Music

THEA & THE WILD STREAM BRILLIANT NEW SINGLE “HEART ATTACK”

January 3, 2015 XS Noize

“Heartattack” is the first UK release from Thea & The Wild.Despite her young age, Thea Glenton Raknes is already a name in the Norwegian music industry. She has gained experience as a songwriter, lyricist, frontwoman, […]

WATCH PJ HARVEY RECORD HER NEW ALBUM
New Music

WATCH PJ HARVEY RECORD HER NEW ALBUM

January 2, 2015 XS Noize

PJ Harvey is recording her ninth studio album as an exhibition within the Inland Revenue’s former staff gymnasium and rifle range at Somerset House, London, From Jan 16th visitors will see and hear PJ Harvey, […]

KANYE WEST AND PAUL MCCARTNEY RELEASE NEW COLLABORATION 'ONLY ONE' - listen
New Music

KANYE WEST AND PAUL MCCARTNEY RELEASE NEW COLLABORATION ‘ONLY ONE’ – listen

January 1, 2015 XS Noize

Kanye West has released his first single of the new year ‘Only One’ the first of several rumored to feature Paul McCartney. The Auto-tune ballad, which features McCartney on keys, is a tribute to Kanye’s […]

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