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          Belfast TradFest Announces Landmark 2026 Programme Across 40 Venues

          June 19, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has announced the full programme for its 2026 edition, which will take place from July 26 to August 2 across the city. The festival’s eighth edition will feature more than 1,000 artists across […]

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          Kingfishr Announce Belsonic Belfast Show And Major Outdoor Dates For 2027

          June 18, 2026

          Kingfishr have announced three major outdoor headline shows for 2027, including a Belfast Belsonic date. The Irish trio will play Belsonic in Belfast on June 11, 2027, before heading to Marlay Park in Dublin on […]

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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

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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
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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 […]

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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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        • 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. […]

          The Hoosiers
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          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

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OMD - Share "The View From Here" from their new album 'The Punishment Of Luxury'
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OMD – Share “The View From Here” from their new album ‘The Punishment Of Luxury’

August 23, 2017 XS Noize

With their 13th studio album ‘The Punishment Of Luxury’ out September 1st via White Noise Records, synth-pop pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have released a new instant track “The View From Here” which premiered […]

FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS
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Check out FOO FIGHTERS new track ‘The Sky Is A Neighborhood’ video live now – Taken From New LP ‘Concrete And Gold’

August 23, 2017 XS Noize

Foo Fighters have delivered a second consecutive contender for rock anthem of 2017 in the form of “The Sky Is A Neighborhood” after their sensational June single ‘Run’. Described by Grohl as “the biggest thing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ghostpoet - "Dark Days + Canapés"
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ghostpoet – “Dark Days + Canapés”

August 23, 2017 Lori Gava

Two times Mercury Music Prize Nominee Obaro Ejimiwe, better known by his stage name Ghostpoet, is releasing the follow up to his outstanding 2015 album “Shedding Skin”. His fourth studio album “Dark Days & Canapés” […]

CULTS - Release new single "I TOOK YOUR PICTURE",  from forthcoming album "OFFERING"
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CULTS – Release new single “I TOOK YOUR PICTURE”, from forthcoming album “OFFERING”

August 22, 2017 XS Noize

Last month, Cults announced their new album Offering and shared the title track from the record. Today, they give fans another taste of what is to come with the single “I Took Your Picture.” Of […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR - Premiere first track from forthcoming album 1
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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR – Premiere first track from forthcoming album

August 21, 2017 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWYFA) announce their return today with their forthcoming album The Endless Shimmering. This will be the eclectic quartet’s fifth full-length album following on from their widely […]

RODDY WOOMBLE - Announces extensive UK TOUR + 'The Deluder' LP
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RODDY WOOMBLE – Announces extensive UK TOUR + ‘The Deluder’ LP

August 21, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the brooding, atmospheric ‘Like Caruso’ single in March and showcasing the diversity of his upcoming and highly anticipated fourth solo album ‘The Deluder’ – ’Jupiter’ sees Roddy and his band in a […]

ROBERT PLANT - Announces Irish shows in December
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ROBERT PLANT – Announces Irish shows in December

August 18, 2017 XS Noize

Robert Plant has today annnounced he will be playing Irish dates in December. Robert Plant’s new album, ‘Carry Fire’, will be released October 13th on Nonesuch/Warner Bros. Records. ‘Carry Fire’, his eleventh solo album and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Didi - "Back Off"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Didi – “Back Off”

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

Back Off follows hot on the heels of Awkward, which gained two plays on BBC 6 Music thanks to Chris Hawkins in April and June, as well as a feature in DIVA Magazine and plenty […]

THE DARKNESS - Unleash brand new single 'Solid Gold' - Listen
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THE DARKNESS – Unleash brand new single ‘Solid Gold’ – Listen

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Darkness have today released their expletive-drenched new single ‘Solid Gold’ via Cooking Vinyl, accompanied by a video of the self-proclaimed rock legends performing in a huge aircraft hanger amongst a mass of glam-rock lighting […]

WEEZER - Announces New Album 'Pacific Daydream' Out October 27 1
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WEEZER – Announces New Album ‘Pacific Daydream’ Out October 27

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

Weezer will release their eleventh album, Pacific Daydream on Crush Music/Atlantic Records on October 27th, 2017. Produced by Butch Walker, Pacific Daydream is the follow up to the critically acclaimed album Weezer (The White Album), […]

Listen to 'Sci-Fi Si' from BLACK PUDDING
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Listen to ‘Sci-Fi Si’ from BLACK PUDDING

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

Black Pudding are a Garage Rock band with a twisted sense of humour. Born from the ashes of Leeds noiseniks ‘Stilts’, they filter their righteous and get through a seductive veneer, with a knowing wink […]

Singer songwriter TERRY SHAUGHNESSY unveils new single 'Volcano' - Listen
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Singer songwriter TERRY SHAUGHNESSY unveils new single ‘Volcano’ – Listen

August 17, 2017 XS Noize

“Song is King” is how singer songwriter Terry Shaughnessy describes the process of songwriting, “You have to be a slave to the song”, this practice is 100% present on new single ‘Volcano’. A soaring riff […]

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM
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LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – Unveil third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

LCD Soundsystem has released the third track from its eagerly anticipated fourth album AMERICAN DREAM: Having premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1, “tonite” has been a staple of […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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VAN MORRISON releases new single ‘TRANSFORMATION’, taken from his forthcoming 37th studio album ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’

August 16, 2017 XS Noize

Van Morrison has released the first single proper from his forthcoming album via all digital services. Transformation is a sublime piece of soulful music; the kind of gloriously transcendent song that only Van Morrison seems […]

SKRILLEX releases new single 'Would You Ever' feat. POO BEAR
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SKRILLEX releases new single ‘Would You Ever’ feat. POO BEAR

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Skrillex and singer/songwriter Poo Bear have teamed up for their new song ‘Would You Ever’, out now via OWSLA / Atlantic. Poo Bear has been building his name as Justin Bieber’s go-to hit writer – […]

Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, 'SAILS' due 25th August
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Manchester’s THE TRAVELLING BAND announce their forthcoming album, ‘SAILS’ due 25th August

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Travelling Band have announced their forthcoming album, SAILS, due 25th August 2017 via Sideways Saloon Records/Kartel. Focused on the songwriting talents and production skills of Jo Dudderidge and Adam Gorman and the rhythmic […]

Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’
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Art-rock tunesmiths ADAM & ELVIS add a serious alt-pop groove to the afterlife on new release ‘Wasting Away’

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

For a song that deals with life’s limited duration and how the knowledge of which impacts on the human condition, ‘Wasting Away’ is a remarkably upbeat tune. From the off, an angelic baroque-pop prelude segues […]

THE AMAZONS - Unleash New Single 'Ultraviolet' + October UK Live Dates
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THE AMAZONS – Unleash New Single ‘Ultraviolet’ + October UK Live Dates

August 15, 2017 XS Noize

Who’s the highest charting debut British rock album of the year so far? That’ll be The Amazons, whose self-titled debut smashed into the album charts at #8 earlier this summer. It also reached #6 on […]

GRIZZLY BEAR - Premiere 'Mourning Sound' video from new album 'Painted Ruins'
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GRIZZLY BEAR – Premiere ‘Mourning Sound’ video from new album ‘Painted Ruins’

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

Grizzly Bear has released a new video for their song ‘Mourning Sound’, the lead single from their forthcoming album ‘Painted Ruins’ (out this Friday, 8/18 via Columbia/RCA Records). Directed by Beatrice Pegard and filmed in […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – release video for ‘All This Life’ – Watch HERE

August 14, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet Starsailor have unveiled the video for their latest single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh […]

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