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          Skerryvore Announce New Album ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ And Share Single ‘Fly’

          July 1, 2026

          Skerryvore have announced their new album, Beautiful Mistakes, set for release on November 6, alongside new single “Fly.” The album follows 2023’s Tempus, which reached Number 1 on the Official Scottish and Folk Album Charts […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Shares New Song ‘I Belong To The Sky’ From Forthcoming Album ‘o/i’

          June 30, 2026

          Peter Gabriel has shared “I Belong to the Sky,” the latest track from his forthcoming album o/i. Released on the strawberry full moon of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the song was written and produced by […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol And Kylie Announce New Collaboration ‘These Alarms’

          June 29, 2026

          Snow Patrol and Kylie have announced a new collaboration, “These Alarms,” set for release on July 1 via BMG. Written by Snow Patrol with Kylie specifically in mind, the track is described as a bittersweet […]

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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
          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: Garth Brooks Raises Hell And Makes History At BST Hyde Park

          June 29, 2026

          Since 2013, BST Hyde Park has brought major headliners ranging from The Rolling Stones to Sabrina Carpenter to the historic London park first established by Henry VIII more than 500 years ago. For the opening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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

          The Cure performing live at Belsonic Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: The Cure at Belsonic, Belfast

          June 30, 2026

          The Cure brought their unmistakable sound and atmosphere to Belsonic, Belfast, on Sunday night for a brilliant outdoor show. Led by Robert Smith, the legendary band delivered a powerful and atmospheric set that reminded the […]

          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 […]

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        • December 10
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          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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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          Col Gerrard
          Interviews

          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 […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          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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Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
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INHALER share video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler has released the video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae.’ The track is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out now. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun – “Secret We Both Know” – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Naked Sun is a 6-piece roots-rock band from Philadelphia, PA. After releasing their debut album War With Shadows with the band’s most moody sonic palette to date.  Throughout, they explore love’s darker side – […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN release politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every Day’

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun have today released the politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every […]

LOST COUSINS unveil 'STAY' (Mystery Jets Remix) - Listen Now
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LOST COUSINS unveil ‘STAY’ (Mystery Jets Remix) – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Indie psych-rock outfit Lost Cousins unveil the Mystery Jets Remix of their single ‘Stay.’ The track is about both physical and emotional movement. Uncertainties that lie ahead and remnants of the past are unearthed through […]

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SHED SEVEN – Announce ‘Going For Gold’ Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 20th Anniversary of their seminal singles collection – SHED SEVEN – are pleased to announce a deluxe expanded edition of: ‘Going For Gold’. Set to be re-issued on the 18th October on Gold-coloured […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker - ‘I Don't Wanna Go' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker – ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ by Logan J Parker. Logan J Parker takes her cue from early influences like Memphis Minnie and Screaming Jay Hawkins. These days she might […]

KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song 'People’s Faces' - Listen Now
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KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song ‘People’s Faces’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest drops a new version of her song “People’s Faces” off of her critically acclaimed album The Book Of Traps & Lessons —listen to […]

THE ROLLING STONES - Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month
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THE ROLLING STONES – Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Audiences across the UK will be able to experience one of the most legendary live shows by The Rolling Stones in recent times, as an immersive screening of the iconic band’s 2016 Havana show will […]

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album 'FUNERAL' with series of exclusive content
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ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album ‘FUNERAL’ with series of exclusive content

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire’s Funeral holds up as one of the standout albums of the millennium, a record with an everlasting, enduring appeal, adored by fans and critics alike. It is a collection of truly unique and […]

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In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Sopranos is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. From 1999–2007 the show aired 86 episodes and bagged multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards from a list of 111 nominations. A […]

FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ - Watch Now
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FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ – Watch Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared their new single Petty Thieving, the fourth track taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s […]

GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020
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GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 9th March 2020. Gabrielle has announced the release of her forthcoming third album […]

HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ - Listen Now
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HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from sunny East Kilbride where there are more roundabouts than human beings, Honeyvale release their new single ‘Mercurial’ on September 10th. A raucous 2 minutes 50 seconds of classic indie-pop; ‘Mercurial’ is a tale […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single 'Good & Grey' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single ‘Good & Grey’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ka Fu has announced the release of a new single ‘Good & Grey’ which will be accompanied by B-side track ‘Frozen.’ Set to drop on the 13th of September via Hidden Vibes (Zoo Brazil, Death […]

PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS - Listen Now
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PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today unveiled their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring Years & Years. The single was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant with Olly Alexander who also duets with Neil Tennant on […]

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THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

The game-changing, immersive theatrical and musical experience that is The Bowie Collective are delighted to announce three UK shows for November 2019, in Bath, Buxton and Swansea Doing for ‘tribute bands’ what Cirque de Soleil […]

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INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone – “I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig”

September 11, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Cast your mind back to Christmas 2016 and the idea of a new Status Quo album seemed about as likely as… well, something very unlikely. With the death of founding member Rick Parfitt, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single 'Heightened Senses' - Listen Now
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THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single ‘Heightened Senses’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2019 XS Noize

Stereogram Recordings are delighted to announce the release of ‘Heightened Senses’, the long-awaited new single by The Cathode Ray on September 27th 2019, available on video, download and stream formats. It’s released before the band’s third album, […]

INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September 1
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INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September

September 10, 2019 XS Noize

Brighton quartet FUR announces a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 15th September 2019. The band released their new self-titled EP on February 14th on Nice Swan Records. Nice Swan has quickly become […]

CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour
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CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold 15 million records worldwide and with eight Top 10 U.K. albums to their name, multi-award-winning Clannad today announce their ‘In a Lifetime’ The Farewell World Tour. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning quartet will […]

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