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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
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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: 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 […]

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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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 […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          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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KYLE FALCONER releases debut solo single 'Poor Me' - Listen Now
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KYLE FALCONER releases debut solo single ‘Poor Me’ – Listen Now

April 25, 2018 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer will release his debut single ‘Poor Me’ this Friday 27th April on Riverman Records. Sweeping […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Guided By Voices - 'Space Gun'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Guided By Voices – ‘Space Gun’

April 25, 2018 Marcus Millar

As some might say, “another day, another Guided By Voices record,” and it’s something I don’t fault them for. Since the early ’80s, Robert Pollard along with a constantly changing line-up has been releasing some […]

KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years
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KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a run of Autumn tour dates with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich), their first UK and European shows […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED Announce November UK tour dates

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

This week, The Damned are currently occupying the number seven position on the Official UK Album Charts with their new album ‘Evil Spirits’, released last week via Search and Destroy/Spinefarm Records. It’s a big achievement […]

MYLES KENNEDY (Alter Bridge) Announces Belfast Limelight 1 Show Wednesday 4th July
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MYLES KENNEDY (Alter Bridge) Announces Belfast Limelight 1 Show Wednesday 4th July

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

US singer-songwriter and musician Myles Kennedy is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 4th July 2018. Myles, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist in Alter Bridge […]

TRAVIS Announce TURIN BRAKES As Special Guests For ‘The Man Who’ Live! June Dates
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TRAVIS Announce TURIN BRAKES As Special Guests For ‘The Man Who’ Live! June Dates

April 24, 2018 XS Noize

Travis, one of Britain’s best-loved bands play their classic album ‘The Man Who’ live in full for two limited runs this June & December. Joining Travis on their June dates are one of the finest […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Cecil Sharp House, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, Cecil Sharp House, London

April 23, 2018 Michael Barron

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman go back a long way, to 1995, where they were part of the “unsung supergroup”, Equation, alongside Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby. In the early noughties, the couple toured a […]

INTERVIEW: Kerr Okan - The LaFontaines, "We promise you the best gig of your life, or a money back guarantee"
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INTERVIEW: Kerr Okan – The LaFontaines, “We promise you the best gig of your life, or a money back guarantee”

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

With a new album, Common Problem proving to be a huge hit amongst the band’s ever-growing fanbase, The LaFontaines are now announcing their appointment as main support to alt-rock heroes Don Broco for the entirety of their […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED - Share new track "Moonrise Kingdom" - Listen HERE
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BRIX & THE EXTRICATED Reveal ‘VALENTINO’ Video – Watch Now

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

For all the maidens, mothers and crones, the heterosexual, pansexual, homosexual, bisexual, autosexual, omnisexual and everyone in between. For all the LOVERS of this world. Brix & The Extricated are thrilled to present their video […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB share new live video for 'You Opened Up My Heart'
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB share new live video for ‘You Opened Up My Heart’

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have shared a new live video for their latest single, ‘You Opened Up My Heart’, filmed at their sold-out Manchester Albert Hall show last year. The track is taken from their […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh's Basement Bar,  Weds 17th October
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh’s Basement Bar, Weds 17th October

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

British Indie/Alternative band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band’s debut album ‘Live for the moment’ was released in August 2017 […]

FRANK TURNER Announces New Album 'Be More Kind' + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight
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FRANK TURNER Announces ‘Be More Kind’ 2019 – UK Tour

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

Frank Turner today announces details for the Be More Kind 2019 UK Tour – a string of arena dates running through early 2019, which will also take in Alexandra Palace on February 3, 2019. The […]

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates
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Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

  Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation in 1991, Brandon Boyd [vocals], […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brand New Friend - 'Seatbelts for Airplanes'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Brand New Friend – ‘Seatbelts for Airplanes’

April 22, 2018 Lori Gava

The young, upcoming Northern Irish band Brand New Friend is capturing the attention of many influential music industry movers and shakers with their bright-eyed, enthusiastic musical fare. On April 27th they will release their debut […]

THE ORB Prepare "NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS" For Release on June 22nd
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THE ORB Prepare “NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS” For Release on June 22nd

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Alex Paterson’s longstanding electronic titans THE ORB present the new album NO SOUNDS ARE OUT OF BOUNDS, which, as the title suggests, finds them embracing an anything-goes new approach to creative freedom. Refreshing and reinventing […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new video for 'If Time Was On My Side' - Watch Now
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LEA PORCELAIN share video for ‘Can I Really Decide’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN celebrate the release of their brand new EP with a broad trip style video for new track ‘Can I Really Decide’ and a special London show at Sebright Arms on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Pritchard - 'The Four Worlds'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Pritchard – ‘The Four Worlds’

April 20, 2018 Lori Gava

Electronica visionary Mark Pritchard released his latest incarnation of magnificent noise, “The Four Worlds” on March 23. This release is the follow up to his brilliant 2016 venture “Under the Sun”. That album stunned with […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin - 15/04/18 1
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IN FOCUS// Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls / Homeless Gospel Choir, The Academy, Dublin – 15/04/18

April 20, 2018 Clair McAllister

After an Irish hiatus of almost 2 years, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls returned to Dublin, on the 2nd stop of their almighty World Tour, to tackle a sold-out Dublin Academy. We also caught […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'
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THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Share New Video ‘I Don’t Know Why I Do It To Myself’

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Wood Burning Savages are a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL announce new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ to be released August 17th

April 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced details of their new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’, to be released August 17th on Ignition Records on CD, LP and digitally. The first track to be taken from the album […]

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