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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 […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

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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
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          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
          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: 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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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
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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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        • 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 […]

          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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        • ROSA WALTON
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          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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LITURGY ANNOUNCE US TOUR, ALBUM 'THE ARK WORK' OUT MARCH 24TH
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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 […]

Erasure - The Violet Flame
New Music

ERASURE NEW SINGLE – SACRED OUT 16 MARCH FEATURING REMIXES – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have announced a brand new single, Sacred, out on 16 March 2015. This is the latest to be taken from their critically acclaimed, Richard X produced album, The Violet […]

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'THE FLOATING WORLD'
New Music

GILMORE TRAIL ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘THE FLOATING WORLD’

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

Named after a wilderness trail in remote Alaska recommended for best experiencing the Northern Lights, the post-rock of Sheffield based quartet Gilmore Trail resonates with an organic, awe-inspiring power that honours their namesake and the […]

SAYCET TO RELEASE "MIRAGE" OUT MARCH 9TH - listen
New Music

SAYCET TO RELEASE “MIRAGE” OUT MARCH 9TH – listen

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

French producer Saycet has announced a UK date (with full light show) alongside the likes of Clark, Luke Abbott and Tricky as part of the Convergence Festival in March. This will come soon after the […]

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'BONXIE' FOR APRIL RELEASE
New Music

STORNOWAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘BONXIE’ FOR APRIL RELEASE

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

The great skua (Stercorarius skua) is a large seabird, it is sometimes known by the name bonxie. The flight is direct and powerful. Due to its size, aggressive nature and fierce defence of its nest, […]

MORIATY RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'BONES' AND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR
New Music

MORIATY RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘BONES’ AND ANNOUNCE UK TOUR

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

‘Bones’ is the premier unveiling of the bands prodigious new material, which shall be showcased next month when they hit the road on a UK tour run. This blues duo, are a duo with a […]

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP
New Music

TICK TOCK PREMIERE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE NEW EP

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

Sebastian Zieler (A.K.A ‘ticktock’) has just premiered his new single ‘A- A- A-‘ from his forthcoming EP ‘TCOLT EP’, which is due out on 16th March 2015 via The Big Oil Recording Company. ‘A- A- […]

FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS - SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE - watch
Track Of The Day

FAERGROUND ACCIDENTS – SHE MAKES ME WANT TO DIE – watch

January 28, 2015 XS Noize

She Makes Me Want to Die’ is the story of a relationship breaking up, but in place of bleak reflection the track is driven by kinetic, agressive and infectious energy. This is a tale of […]

'AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR' ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND TOUR DATES
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‘AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR’ ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND TOUR DATES

January 27, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Irish math rockers And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWYFA) have announced their return with their new forthcoming album ‘Heirs’. This will be the eclectic quartet’s fourth full length album following on from […]

SLUTEVER SHARE "SMOTHER"   ANNOUNCE WEST COAST WINTER TOUR
New Music

SLUTEVER SHARE “SMOTHER” ANNOUNCE WEST COAST WINTER TOUR

January 27, 2015 XS Noize

Slutever has shared “Smother”, a new track from LA duo Slutever, from their new EP Almost Famous, out February 17th. Almost Famous, available for pre-sale now, will be out just in time for the band’s […]

LIFE IN FILM - 'GET CLOSER' - listen
Track Of The Day

LIFE IN FILM – ‘GET CLOSER’ – listen

January 27, 2015 XS Noize

Produced by Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, Kaiser Chiefs), ‘Get Closer’ is an upbeat indie-pop song that fuses a blues sentiment with introspective lyrics, catchy hooks and propulsive rhythms. The track was written over the […]

THE PRODIGY SHARE 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' TITLE TRACK - listen
New Music

THE PRODIGY SHARE ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ TITLE TRACK – listen

January 26, 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 […]

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

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS ANNOUNCES NEW RECORD AND TOUR

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

Brooklyn’s A Place To Bury Strangers have announced their fourth record, Transfixiation, which will see release on February 16th via Dead Oceans. A product of two years of constant touring and recording since the release […]

DARLING ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR JANUARY RELEASE
New Music

DARLING – EP II FEATURING ‘IT’S JUST ONE LOOK’ RELEASED JANUARY 30TH

January 26, 2015 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 […]

MARIE DAVIDSON  ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'UN AUTRE VOYAGE'
New Music

MARIE DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘UN AUTRE VOYAGE’

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

Marie Davidson has emerged from Montreal as one of the foremost electronic artists in contemporary underground pop today. Her third album Un Autre Voyage demonstrates her heightened compositional skill behind a sequencer as well as […]

TREASURE FLEET 'THE SUN MACHINE' RELEASED IN FEBRUARY
New Music

TREASURE FLEET ‘THE SUN MACHINE’ RELEASED IN FEBRUARY

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

In 2012, on the heels of releasing 2 full length albums within 6 months, Chicago’s Treasure Fleet found themselves looking to expand their line-up by adding a guitarist and turned to tour mate Preston Bryant […]

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK SHARE 'BROWN EYES' VIDEO - watch
New Music

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK SHARE ‘BROWN EYES’ VIDEO – watch

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

The New Southern Electrikk, recently signed to Louder Than War Records, have released a video to accompany their new single ‘Brown Eyes’, (former XS Noize ‘Track Of The Day’) a track described as one of […]

BC CAMPLIGHT - 'YOU SHOULD'VE GONE TO SCHOOL' - Listen
Track Of The Day

BC CAMPLIGHT – ‘YOU SHOULD’VE GONE TO SCHOOL’ – Listen

January 26, 2015 XS Noize

Lost treasure needn’t be found in the distant past; the 21st century hides many artists who disappeared into the great wide yonder. BC Camplight is one such example. The alter-ego of American songwriter Brian Christinzio […]

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