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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
          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
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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
          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 […]

          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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THE SLOW READERS CLUB 'DON'T MIND'
New Music

THE SLOW READERS CLUB TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

Manchester based Indie/electro band The Slow Readers Club follow the huge success of their last single ‘Don’t Mind’ with the re-release of fan favourite, the stunning ‘Forever In Your Debt’, a taut, energetic and danceable […]

SUPERFOOD - DON'T SAY THAT
Album Reviews

SUPERFOOD – DON’T SAY THAT

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

Birmingham indie four piece Superfood bring us some 90’s nostalgia with their debut effort the upbeat Don’t Say That. The familiar 90’s baggy sound has been making a comeback over the past few years with […]

Aphex Twin
New Music

APHEX TWIN GIVES AWAY 21 NEW TRACKS TO DOWNLOAD: listen here!

November 12, 2014 XS Noize

Aphex Twin AKA Richard D James has shared 21 new tracks on his Soundcloud page to listen to or download free! He recently released the acclaimed album ‘Syro’ which we reviewed and gave a 9/10 […]

DEPECHE MODE STREAM LIVE IN BERLIN TRAILER watch here!
New Music

DEPECHE MODE STREAM LIVE IN BERLIN TRAILER watch here!

November 11, 2014 XS Noize

Depeche Mode will release ‘Live In Berlin DVD’ on 17th November filmed at the O2 World Berlin on Nov. 25 and 27 during last years “Delta Machine” tour. The concert film, directed by long time […]

RUSTIE SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK 'LOST' watch here
New Music

RUSTIE SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘LOST’ watch here

November 11, 2014 XS Noize

Rustie can now announce the video to accompany ‘Green Language’ album track ‘Lost’ featuring Redinho. The film defies contemporary CGI music promos by employing a physical stage and sculpture of programmed bar lighting reacting to […]

FORT HOPE PREMIERE NEW SONG 'PLANS' listen here!
New Music

FORT HOPE PREMIERE NEW SONG ‘PLANS’ listen here!

November 8, 2014 XS Noize

Fort Hope have premiered a new song ‘Plans’ – as well as announcing news of their new self-titled EP which will be released on 8 February 2015 via LAB Records. You can pre-order the record […]

PRAWN TO RELEASE NEW LIMITED EDITION 7" EP 'SETTLED'
New Music

PRAWN TO RELEASE NEW LIMITED EDITION 7″ EP ‘SETTLED’

November 8, 2014 XS Noize

On 25th November 2014, NJ indie rock outfit Prawn will digitally release a new EP titled ‘Settled’, featuring two b-sides from their ‘Kingfisher’ recording session. Additionally, the EP will be available on vinyl, as a […]

KLOZAPIN RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN DECEMBER
New Music

KLOZAPIN RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN DECEMBER

November 8, 2014 XS Noize

Initially beginning as a bedroom project, New York’s Klozapin was formed in January 2014 by Mitchell Todorov (Guitar/Vocals), Paul Simone (Bass/Vocals), Nick Connor (Drums) and Niden Kolev (Guitar), quickly gaining a firm following in the […]

DESERT SHIPS RELEASE THE VIDEO FOR 'SKYLINER'
New Music

DESERT SHIPS RELEASE THE VIDEO FOR ‘SKYLINER’

November 7, 2014 XS Noize

Directed by Julian Hand, an experimental filmmaker and light show artist who’s recently worked with TOY and The Oscillation, Skyliner is based on a true story of a fatal plane crash. It’s sung from the […]

ELLIOTT BROOD RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'LITTLE ONES' (FEAT. AARON GOLDSTEIN OF CITY AND COLOUR)
New Music

ELLIOTT BROOD RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘WORK & LOVE’

November 6, 2014 XS Noize

Toronto trio Elliott BROOD are gearing up to release their highly anticipated new album, ‘Work and Love’ (Paper Bag Records), the album is the follow-up to ‘Days Into Years’, which won a Juno Award in […]

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK SHARE NEW TRACK 'MOTHER EARTH'
New Music

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK SHARE NEW TRACK ‘MOTHER EARTH’

November 6, 2014 XS Noize

The New Southern Electrikk cannot be easily categorised. Drawing inspiration from Psychedelia, Krautrock and Post-Punk, the band craft dark, mesmerisingly beautiful melodies driven by grinding, sexy undertones. Monica Ward’s versatile vocals can be as ethereal […]

JAMES PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR 'ALL I'M SAYING' AND START UK TOUR
New Music

JAMES PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘ALL I’M SAYING’ AND START UK TOUR

November 5, 2014 XS Noize

Manchester legends James have released the stunning video to “All I’m Saying”, the latest single to be taken from the critically acclaimed album ‘La Petite Mort’. The beguiling visuals feature the considerable talents of Péter […]

ANGELS & AIRWAVES STREAM NEW SINGLE 'THE WOLFPACK', FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'THE DREAM WALKER'
New Music

ANGELS & AIRWAVES STREAM NEW SINGLE ‘THE WOLFPACK’, FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘THE DREAM WALKER’

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Scheduled for a December release, The Dream Walker was written, recorded and produced by Angels & Airwaves’ frontman/guitarist Tom DeLonge and multi-instrumentalist Ilan Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails. The album was […]

ARCA  PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, CREATED BY JESSE
New Music

ARCA PREMIERES ‘THIEVERY’ VIDEO, AND ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Arca recently announced details of his highly anticipated Xen debut album (out now on Mute) while at the same time debuting brand new track ‘Thievery’, the first to be taken from the album. Today, the […]

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

TRAVIS BRETZER ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM AND SHARES ‘PROMISES’ SINGLE

November 4, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut EP Making Love last year, Travis Bretzer shares new track ‘Promises,’ which is released 15th December and is thrilled to announce debut album Waxing Romantic, which is […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD ANNOUNCE UK TOUR & RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘LAST JANUARY’

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

Following this week’s release of their critically acclaimed new album Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave, The Twilight Sad have announced a UK tour next April – full details below. Tickets […]

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE 'INTEREST' LISTEN HERE:
New Music

SWING HERO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE ‘INTEREST’ LISTEN HERE:

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

Typically the most effective art, in any form, comes from a very simple idea. It defies overly general classification, yet clearly exhibits some sort of relevance to just about anyone. Swing Hero is a band […]

DIAGRAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'CHROMATICS' 19TH JANUARY
New Music

DIAGRAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘CHROMATICS’ 19TH JANUARY

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

When songwriter and producer Sam Genders last donned his Diagrams hat, captive listeners found themselves truly stunned by the Streatham Hill artist’s imaginative and inventive arrangements that made up 2012’s debut album Black Light. Having […]

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM  NOVEMBER 24TH
New Music

THE TALKS TO RELEASE ALBUM NOVEMBER 24TH

November 3, 2014 XS Noize

The last three years have seen The Talks working relentlessly to bring us a smorgasbord of bouncy, big hitting singles with ‘Can Stand The Rain’ featuring Neville Staple and ‘Friday Night’ creating a huge buzz […]

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN PREMIERE NEW SONG 'THE PARTY LINE' LISTEN HERE
New Music

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN PREMIERE NEW SONG ‘THE PARTY LINE’ LISTEN HERE

October 31, 2014 XS Noize

Belle and Sebastian the first track the disco tinged ‘The Party line’ from their ninth studio album “Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance” which will be released on January 19, 2015 (Jan 20 in the […]

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