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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
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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: 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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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          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
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          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
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          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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        • Paul Draper
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          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
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          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 […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

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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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IS TROPICAL TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM 'BLACK ANYTHING'
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IS TROPICAL TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM ‘BLACK ANYTHING’

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

Working alongside producer and collaborator Luke Smith (Foals, Depeche Mode, formerly of Clor), IS TROPICAL set out in the summer of 2014 to record the album across five continents; North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and […]

PSYCH FIVE-PIECE 'MY DRUNKEN HAZE' RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP
New Music

PSYCH FIVE-PIECE ‘MY DRUNKEN HAZE’ RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

Greek five piece band My Drunken Haze are based out of Athens in the Mesogia area and make 60’s psych-tinged melodies with fiery pop flourishes. Their self-titled debut album, released by Inner Ear Records on […]

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'MATADOR' AND TOUR DATES
New Music

GAZ COOMBES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘MATADOR’ AND TOUR DATES

November 20, 2014 XS Noize

A sense of space permeates every second of Matador’s thirty-nine minutes. From the astral gorgeousness of ‘The Girl Who Fell To Earth’ to the dream-like cadences of ‘Oscillate’, it’s the sound of a songwriter melting […]

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES 'PROMISES' SINGLE
New Music

TRAVIS BRETZER PREMIERES GRANT SINGER DIRECTED VIDEO FOR ‘PROMISES’

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

‘Promises’ is the first single from Waxing Romantic. Inspired from a tender late night conversation between lovers, it is built around a comforting guitar riff that keeps it casual and reassuring. The track is released […]

RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR
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RIDE CONFIRM REUNION AND ANNOUNCE TOUR

November 19, 2014 XS Noize

Shoegazers Ride have announced their return, confirming a series of live dates for 2015, and in return pleasing their fan base who sensed it coming following Beady Eye’s recent split. The band will reunite in […]

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES 'NEVER LET YOU DOWN' VIDEO watch here!
New Music

JENNIE VEE PREMIERES ‘NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ VIDEO watch here!

November 18, 2014 XS Noize

The NYC-based nugaze artist releases a new single and music video from her upcoming debut solo album. Written and produced by JV, Never Let You Down is a song about suffering love, broken promises, over-analyzing […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
New Music

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK ‘SATURN’ ANNOUNCE ‘INHALE THE UNIVERSE’ EP

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Drømtorp’, Plastic Mermaids will release ‘Saturn’, the lead track from their forthcoming EP ‘Inhale the Universe’, on 15th December on Cross Keys Records. The EP is […]

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK 'IT TURNS OUT'
New Music

MAGNUS REIMER SHARES NEW TRACK ‘IT TURNS OUT’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

Swedish musicologist, Karl Magnus Martinsson (AKA Magnus Reimer) is set to make his mark on contemporary electronic music with his latest track ‘It Turns Out’, set to surface this autumn. A musical academic, the track […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
New Music

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘ COME ON AND SHOOT’ IN JANUARY

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, is the latest offering from London based musician John Wright. Based in Shoreditch, this multi-instrumentalist has been making music […]

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE 'THE HEAVEN SMILES' AND 'WALLFLOWER'
New Music

PEACOCK AFFECT RELEASES DOUBLE A-SIDE ‘THE HEAVEN SMILES’ AND ‘WALLFLOWER’

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

The music of George Holman is released under an apt moniker – his songs are strikingly beautiful yet emotionally touching; the affectation of a peacock underpinned by George’s sincerity. George has been writing music from […]

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here
New Music

BAND AID 30 UNVEIL SONG AND VIDEO: watch here

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

THE latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas was unveiled last night — with fans quick to heap praise on the “amazing” song and video. Donations started pouring in as soon as the Band […]

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE
New Music

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE

November 17, 2014 XS Noize

North Dublin duo Gary Harding and James McGuire, aka Darling, emerge from spending the past few months sequestered in the studio with a pocketful of great new music and a plan to make 2015 their […]

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “UNDERBART”

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

15th December brings the release of the “Underbart”, the fourth single from Little Dragon’s critically acclaimed studio album “Nabuma Rubberband” released earlier this year. 2014 has seen Little Dragon enjoy unparalleled success in the electronic-pop […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER SHARES NEW SONG ‘DO THE DAMAGE’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

‘Do The Damage’ is the B-Side to Gallagher’s new single ‘In The Heat Of The Moment’ and will also appear on the deluxe edition release of his forthcoming album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. Speaking about the song, […]

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP 'START A FIRE' SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER
New Music

JAMES ROBINSON NEW EP ‘START A FIRE’ SET FOR RELEASE ON 1ST DECEMBER

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

For Devonian songwriter James Robinson, the decision to leave behind the comfort of his touring band, and friends, was a tough one to make. Fronting Brighton-based, alt-pop band Two Spot Gobi, Robinson found success touring […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release their new EP ‘Brothers’ on February 1. listen to the first single from the record, ‘People,’ BELOW.

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE UNVEIL PARRALOX MIX OF NEW SINGLE ‘REASON’ listen here

November 14, 2014 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have unveiled the Parralox mix  taken from their forthcoming single, Reason, out on 24 November 2014. This heartfelt anthem backed with a pulsating dance beat is the second single […]

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO 'SOUND OF THE MACHINE' & ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE DATES
New Music

THE WANDS SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘WAR’

November 13, 2014 XS Noize

Danish song writing duo The Wands return to the UK this November with their debut album The Dawn, a record that celebrates flamboyant, hallucinogenic acid rock, propelled by ideas and a, some might say, old-school […]

U2 CONFIRM NEW ALBUM IN 2014
News

U2 SINGER BONO CHEATS DEATH ON BERLIN FLIGHT

November 13, 2014 XS Noize

The Daily Mail has reported, Bono and four friends cheated death yesterday when a rear door of their private jet fell off mid-flight. The Irish rock star was on board the Learjet 60 D-CGEO making the […]

CAST SHARE FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW TRACK 'BABY BLUE EYES'
News

CAST SHARE FREE DOWNLOAD OF NEW TRACK ‘BABY BLUE EYES’

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

‘Baby Blue Eyes’ is the first track from the next Cast album, due for release in 2015, 20 years after the debut album All Change. The fifth Cast album “Troubled Times” was released in 2012. […]

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