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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’

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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
          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 […]

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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
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          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
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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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Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, BUFFALOS BAY to release EP in September
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Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, BUFFALOS BAY to release EP in September

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

Formed in 2015 Buffalos Bay are a 5 piece Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland Heavily inspired by the 1960s, they are influenced by artists such as The Beatles, The Kinks and early Bee […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new track 'Things People Want' - Listen Now!
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PAUL DRAPER releases video for “THINGS PEOPLE WANT” – Watch video HERE

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced details of a new track ahead of the release of his long awaited debut solo album. ‘Things People Want’ is a yearning love letter to an unobtainable everyday life that comes […]

Dublin Alt Rocker THE STOLES announce the release of their new single “Evelyn” - Watch Video
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Dublin Alt Rocker THE STOLES announce the release of their new single “Evelyn” – Watch Video

July 25, 2017 XS Noize

Dublin Alt Rocker The Stoles are delighted to announce the release of their new single called “Evelyn” taken from the band upcoming debut album “AGE OF DECEPTION” and it will be out on iTunes, Spotify […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track '2 Kids' - Listen Now!
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SWIMMING GIRLS – Share music video for brand new track ‘2 Kids’

July 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Swimming Girls share the music video for ‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ […]

THE CRIBS - Announce New Album '247 Rock Star Shit' For August Release
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THE CRIBS – Announce New Album ‘247 Rock Star Shit’ For August Release

July 24, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of a sell-out spring tour celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the bands much lauded third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ (which saw them headline their largest show to date […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper - "Spooky Action"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – “Spooky Action”

July 24, 2017 Lori Gava

The return of Mansun frontman Paul Draper has been a long time coming. Rumours of his return to the music scene began a few years after what some would call Mansun’s classic Brit Pop band […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
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DHANI HARRISON – Announces debut solo album with first single

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Today, he also shares the first single from the album ‘All About Waiting’ Dhani Harrison has been […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – ‘All This Life’ title track of new album revealed

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet STARSAILOR have revealed their brand new 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 explains, “’All […]

PREMIERE: Rusty Ship - "Tip Of My Tongue" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Rusty Ship – “Tip Of My Tongue” – Listen Now!

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Nashville grunge-rockers Rusty Shipp release their new single ‘Tip Of My Tongue’ today Friday 21st July via Valinor Records. The roaring grunge-pop track offers up serrated guitars and earworm melodies and is lifted from Mortal […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier - "Rust"
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier – “Rust”

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Following up on previous single “Paper Tiger” supported by Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and Adam Walton, Welsh artist and one-woman production machine Rachel K Collier delivers ultramodern metallic electro-pop with new single “Rust”. Now in […]

IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 1
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IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17

July 20, 2017 Clair McAllister

Dropkick Murphys played Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 with support from United Bottles and The Fratellis. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.

PREMIERE: The Max Tribe "Hello" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: The Max Tribe “Hello” – Listen Now!

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere the smoldering new single “Hello,” by  Psych Rock/ Blues band The Max Tribe from forthcoming album Retrofit. The albums release in early August coincides with the start of the band’s U.S. […]

WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop
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WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Parade will release the thunderous Cry Cry Cry, the band’s first new album in seven years (and fourth full-length overall), worldwide from Sub Pop on Friday, October 6th, 2017. The album will be available […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
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ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London’s Wembley Arena

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following an acclaimed run of shows across the UK and Europe this summer, Arcade Fire have announced a headline tour for Spring 2018, which will see “one of the most popular and essential bands of […]

ADAM ANT - Announces final 2017 performance
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ADAM ANT – Announces final 2017 performance

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming demand, and after playing sold-out shows to over 75,000 fans around the world throughout the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand, pop icon Adam Ant has saved the best for last […]

The Lemon Twigs announce debut album 'Do Hollywood'
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THE LEMON TWIGS – Announce ‘Brothers of Destruction’ EP; Hear first track ‘Night Song’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

The Lemon Twigs have announced Brothers of Destruction, a six-track EP of previously unreleased material. Slated for September 22nd, Brothers of Destruction was written and recorded by the D’Addario brothers – Brian (20) and Michael […]

LITTLE DRAGON - Reveal Stunning Video For 'Strobe Light'
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LITTLE DRAGON – Reveal Stunning Video For ‘Strobe Light’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy-nominated Gothenburg natives Little Dragon reveal the stunning video for ‘Strobe Light’. The sun-kissed video, shot in Johannesburg, was masterminded by Kristin-Lee Moolman alongside frequent collaborator and stylist IB Kamara and is made […]

INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix” 1
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INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Kristin Hersh is most recognized as the front person for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses. She has also found a surprisingly successful career as an author, she has published the critically acclaimed “Paradoxical Undressing” in […]

LONDON GRAMMAR -  Announce New Single 'Non Believer' + October UK Live Dates
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LONDON GRAMMAR – Announce New Single ‘Non Believer’ + October UK Live Dates

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

London Grammar today release new single ‘Non Believer’, from their number 1 album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. This, the band’s second album debuted in the top spot on release and has now spent five […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “Whatever Kind Of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Whatever Kind Of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, rather […]

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