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        • The Proclaimers
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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          Enter Shikari
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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 […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

Belfast punk legends Stiff Little Fingers played an amazing show at Custom House Square on Saturday night with special guests The Damned, The Defects and The Buzzcocks. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, ‘Salt of The Earth’

August 27, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases his debut album Salt of The Earth, on October 12. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty Horroh, born Adam Rooney, arrives like the fire-breathing love child of Liam Gallagher, Alex Turner and […]

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) played an amazing headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 24th 2018. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more […]

WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album 'Formless Forms' in March 1
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WHISKEY MOON FACE announce new album ‘Panspermia’ – Listen to tracks

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Welcome to the world of Whiskey Moon Face. It’s a beautiful world of times gone by but with its feet firmly sat in the here and now. Louisa and Ewan lived together with a group […]

SHOTTY HORROH Announces Debut Album 

- Salt of The Earth - Released October 12th
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SHOTTY HORROH Announces Debut Album 

- Salt of The Earth – Released October 12th

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Shotty Horroh announces his forthcoming debut album ‘Salt of The Earth’, to be released October 12, via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Pre-order’s will launch on September 7. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty […]

THE COURTEENERS announce details of a major UK tour this winter
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THE COURTEENERS announce details of a major UK tour this winter

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of a major UK tour this winter. Following the band’s penultimate slots on the main stage at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals and headline appearances at Neighbourhood Festival and Truck […]

FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; 'Dialogue ii' - Listen Now
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FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; ‘Dialogue ii’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Named ‘Iceland’s most exciting young band’ by Pitchfork after the release of their celebrated sophomore LP Sports last year, enigmatic trio Fufanu have dropped the second instalment in The Dialogue Series – Dialogue ii. The […]

THE TEA STREET BAND - announce new album 'Frequency' - out 9th Nov / Listen to 'Feel it' now 1
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THE TEA STREET BAND – announce new album ‘Frequency’ – out 9th Nov / Listen to ‘Feel it’ now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

THE TEA STREET BAND have announced details of their new album ‘Frequency’, to be released November 9th on Modern Sky UK. The first track to be taken from the album, ‘Feel It’, is available to stream now and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Runrummer drops debut video & single ‘GOOD FOR NOTHING’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Runrummer drops debut video & single ‘GOOD FOR NOTHING’ – Watch Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

New UK electropop artist Runrummer has announced her arrival with Good For Nothing, her debut single and video. The East London singer, songwriter and producer drops the innovative, hook-laden and deceptively dark track today as […]

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: 'The Hill Dweller’ - Listen Now
The Listening Post

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES is delighted to unveil a brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’. The track will feature on a forthcoming EP of new material, “Of All The Places Been & Everything The End” arriving on […]

THE PRODIGY announce UK + European dates
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THE PRODIGY announce UK + European dates

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced a UK and European tour this November and December to tie in with their seventh studio album ‘No Tourists’ which is released 2nd November 2018. The twenty-date tour will see the […]

RAG 'n' BONE MAN plays Custom House Square, Belfast tonight!
Gigs

RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN plays Custom House Square, Belfast tonight!

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) has announced a headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 24th 2018. With the release of the single‘ Human’ climbing to number 2 […]

HER'S release debut album "Invitation To Her's"
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HER’S release debut album “Invitation To Her’s”

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Liverpudlian jangle pop oddballs Her’s release debut album proper “Invitation To Her’s”. For duo Audun Laading and Stephen Fitzpatrick, withdrawal into a strange world of their mutual creation is central to their output. Through […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos - Straight To The Heart
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos – Straight To The Heart

August 24, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Placing musicianship at the core of what he produces is why Nick Talos has built such a successful following. It’s also why he’s able to remix the likes of Ellie Goulding and James Bay. It’s […]

BARNS COURTNEY reveals new single '99' and November UK headline tour dates 1
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BARNS COURTNEY reveals new single ’99’ and November UK headline tour dates

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Barns Courtney has today released his driving new single ‘99’, out now on Virgin EMI. Airing on the side of retrospect, the uplifting new indie anthem is a throwback to the glory days of the late nineties. […]

MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour 1
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MS. LAURYN HILL – releases limited number of extra production hold tickets for 3ARENA show

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

A limited number of production hold tickets have been released for Ms Lauryn Hill’s highly anticipated 3Arena date, Friday 30th November, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. […]

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Check out BELFAST VITAL 2018 stage times for tomorrow

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast Vital 2018 is approaching, join us this SATURDAY as The World’s Number 1 DJ MARTIN GARRIX will take to the BELFAST VITAL main stage for what promises to be a phenomenal headline set. Garrix […]

LIVE REVIEW: Travis Sing Sing Sing in Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Travis Sing Sing Sing in Belfast

August 24, 2018 Helen Russell

Travis brought The Man Who LIVE 2018 Tour to Belfast Customs House Square on Wednesday night. Playing their 2nd Album The Man Who (released in 1999) in its entirety plus some of their other favourite […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ManCub x Ray J - 'Sex You Up'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ManCub x Ray J – ‘Sex You Up’

August 23, 2018 Gemma Harewood

After learning his craft at London’s Metropolis Studios, watching acts like Mark Ronson and Drum & Bass pioneer DJ Fresh at work, it’s now time for the producer known as ManCub to make his name […]

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XS Noize Heads to Rock en Seine 2018

August 23, 2018 Julie Blore-Bizot

One of France’s most exciting music festivals will take place this Friday, August 24th to Sunday, August 26th on the elegant and historic grounds of the domain de Saint Cloud, just on the edge of […]

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