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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

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          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 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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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 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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PREMIERE: White Fever - "Sands" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: White Fever – “Sands” – Listen Now!

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

We are excited to premiere the video for ‘Sands’ from London dark-pop band White Fever. ‘Sands’ is taken from their new EP ‘Concrete’ on 29th September. Inspired by the legend of Pasqual Penon (the man […]

THE JEZABELS' share new video 'Come Alive' - Watch
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THE JEZABELS – Announce New Single ‘The Others’ + Live Dates

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

Australian four-piece, The Jezabels are set to release a new single on the 11th of August 2017. ‘The Others’, recorded with the band’s long time producer Lachlan Mitchell, and mixed by Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX - Announce New Global Tour Dates
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX – Announce New Global Tour Dates

August 11, 2017 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex has today announced details of more world tour dates including the addition of two Australian shows taking them into 2018. The band arrive in the UK to make their debut at Reading […]

Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side 'The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew' from Forthcoming Double EP 'Eight'
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Brighton Indie Rockers WHITE ROOM Announce Release of Double A-Side ‘The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew’ from Forthcoming Double EP ‘Eight’

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Brighton indie rockers White Room have announced the release of their brand new double A-side The Blue/Tomorrow Always Knew, the second pair of tracks taken from their forthcoming double EP Eight out via Deltasonic Records […]

CUT COPY return with first single in four years, 'Airborne', live dates + album news - Listen Now!
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CUT COPY – Announce new album, ‘Haiku From Zero’ + share new track

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cut Copy have announced details of ‘Haiku From Zero’, their first studio album in four years, which will be released on September 22nd (Virgin EMI/Astralwerks). The band have also unveiled the second single from the […]

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” - Listen HERE
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” – Listen HERE

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cranking up the heat as the release of Villains creeps up behind you, Queens Of The Stone Age have unleashed “The Evil Has Landed,” the second track off their fiercely anticipated seventh album, with a […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gareth Dunlop – “No.79”

August 10, 2017 Fionn Crossan

You could say Belfast songwriter Gareth Dunlop has been working up to this moment for a long time. Releasing two EP’s and a number of singles since 2014, all while working as a songwriter for […]

MOGWAI - Unveil video for 'Party In The Dark' single - taken from the new album 'EVERY COUNTRY'S SUN'
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MOGWAI – Unveil video for ‘Party In The Dark’ single – taken from the new album ‘EVERY COUNTRY’S SUN’

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

Mogwai have today shared the video for new single ‘Party In The Dark’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Every Country’s Sun’. Directed by Craig Murray and inspired by 80s sci-fi and horror movies, the practical effects […]

THE SEAGULLS - forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ gets August release
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PREMIERE: The Seagulls – “Silver Or Lead” – Check out the new video HERE

August 10, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere “Silver Or Lead” the new video by The Seagulls from their forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ released on 21st August 2017. The band consists of three brothers who have been producing […]

THE PLEA - Share 'Wild One' from their forthcoming new album 'Propanoia'
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THE PLEA – Share ‘Wild One’ from their forthcoming new album ‘Propanoia’

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

‘Wild One’ is the first single to be taken from The Plea’s new album ‘Propanoia’ which is due to be released later this year. The track is a stunning, string laden, acoustic number with a […]

Vienna based three piece LEX AUDREY release debut EP 'God Given'
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Vienna based three piece LEX AUDREY release debut EP ‘God Given’

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

Please meet Vienna based three piece, Lex Audrey. Featuring Niklas Apfel (vocals, guitar, samples), Patrick Pillichshammer (drums, sampling pad) and Lukas Staudinger (bass, synthesizer), with a nod to Audrey Hepburn the band ask their audience […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
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THE HORRORS – Reveal euphoric new single ‘SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ME BY’ – Listen HERE

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors’ brand new single, ‘Something to Remember Me By’, an epic, brooding, progressive pop track, is out now. The track fuses elements of dance and euphoric trance with their classic Horrors sound, creating a […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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INTERVIEW: The Sherlocks’ Andy Davidson: “”One of them was out of time & Brandon threw a drumstick at the back of Kiaran’s head””

August 9, 2017 XS Noize

After a sold out UK Tour last September, Sheffield four-piece The Sherlocks have been relentlessly touring the UK ahead of the release of their debut album and dates have included joining both Kings Of Leon […]

THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
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THE NATIONAL – Release new track ‘Carin At The Liquor Store’

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

On the heels of The National claiming their first #1 at commercial radio on the AAA radio chart with ‘The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness‘, the band has released ‘Carin at the Liquor Store’, […]

MICHAEL HEAD - Announces Liverpool Show This Weekend
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MICHAEL HEAD – Announces Liverpool Show This Weekend

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Michael Head is one of the most respected and accomplished songwriters of his generation as well as the founder of The Pale Fountains, Shack, and most recently The Red Elastic Band. He has announced a […]

Listen to LAURAN HIBBERD'S super new single ‘Old Head Young Shoulders’ - HERE
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Listen to LAURAN HIBBERD’S super new single ‘Old Head Young Shoulders’ – HERE

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Lauran Hibberd’s low-key, beautifully arranged nu-folk single “Old Head Young Shoulders” seems to drift through eardrums and straight into the listeners’ souls. Innocent, soft and with more than a breeze of fresh air around it, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs - "A Deeper Understanding"
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ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs – “A Deeper Understanding”

August 8, 2017 Lori Gava

The War on Drugs has been a developing sensation in the Indie/Alternative genre since their founding in 2005. Each of their three albums has built upon the success of each prior offering. Their latest album, […]

AMY MACDONALD - Announces two special intimate August shows
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AMY MACDONALD – Announces two special intimate August shows

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald has announced two very intimate live shows this month in London and Glasgow to celebrate the release of her new single ‘Down By The Water’. The two intimate shows are at London venue […]

THE KOOKS reveal video for new single 'Broken Vow' - WATCH
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THE KOOKS reveal video for new single ‘Broken Vow’ – WATCH

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Today, The Kooks reveal the video for their new single ‘Broken Vow’, taken from their ‘Best Of… So Far’ compilation, released earlier this year on Virgin EMI Records. The second of two brand new tracks […]

PREMIERE: Beachwood Coyotes - "I'm Tired Of Rolling My Eyes" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Beachwood Coyotes – “I’m Tired Of Rolling My Eyes” – Listen Now!

August 8, 2017 XS Noize

Xs Noize are pleased to premiere the latest track from Beachwood Coyotes – ‘I’m Tired Of Rolling My Eyes’ from their upcoming EP, entitled ‘Scrubby’ produced by Austen Moret. Moret’s influences showed the band a […]

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