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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

What 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, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – Announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017 – the tour will follow the release of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’. The Killers recently released the video for their […]

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - Release Video For "Vanity Pail Kids"
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BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – Release Video For “Vanity Pail Kids”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following a wave of praise for the release of Broken Social Scene’s newest album, Hug of Thunder, the band has released the video for the song “Vanity Pail Kids.” Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited return has […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Heyward unveils his first single in eighteen years, the double A-side ‘Mountaintop’ and ‘Baby Blue Sky’, set for release on 30th June via Gladsome Hawk. The single is first offering from his eagerly anticipated […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY Celebrate History of American Immigrants in New Video for ‘MIRACLES (SOMEONE SPECIAL)’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have premiered a new lyric video for Miracles (Someone Special), the collaboration with Detroit rapper Big Sean from their new five-track Kaleidoscope EP. The video – which you can watch BELOW – was directed […]

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
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Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister – debut video for Planetarium track ‘Neptune’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have premiered a video for their song ‘Neptune’, taken from their debut album Planetarium. Stephens, Muhly, Dessner and McAlister are in the midst of limited run […]

Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March
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GOLDFRAPP Announce Autumn UK Dates As Part Of ‘THE SILVER EYE WORLD TOUR’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

After a brilliant run of festival performances including Glastonbury, Bluedot and Latitude and a spectacular headline show at Somerset House, Goldfrapp have announced the UK leg of their ‘Silver Eye World Tour’. A run of […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS unveil new single ahead of debut album

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their single titled ‘Live For The Moment’ ahead of their debut album of the same name, due for release August 18th. ‘Live For The Moment’ is an […]

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 Their Computer-Generated Absract New Video For ‘MACHINE’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors reveal a visually stunning, computer generated abstract video for their critically acclaimed new single ‘Machine’. Featuring layers of simulations of micro-organisms, the video is the work of CGI pioneer Jon Emmony who is […]

KRISTIN HERSH - Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert
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KRISTIN HERSH – Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

During her recent U.S. tour, indie rock music legend KristinHersh stopped in to the KEXP studios for a special session. The resultant video is out now in streaming HERE Kristin will also be returning to […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
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THE WATERBOYS – Release The Groovy, Infectious Track “IF THE ANSWER IS YEAH” – Listen Now!

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG. This is their debut album with BMG since recently signing with the label. In advance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume 2

July 14, 2017 Lori Gava

What do you do when your well established band hits a prolific creative period and the double album format is all but off limits as an option for presenting your material? Canadian band The Dears […]

Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August
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Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August

July 14, 2017 XS Noize

San Eco combine the unique approach of two musicians, one with a footing in innovative electronica, the other in bombastic indie pop. Five years in the making, their debut album ‘San Eco’ finds them drawing […]

NINE INCH NAILS - Announce New EP & Release New Track - Listen Now!
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NINE INCH NAILS – Announce New EP & Release New Track – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ new EP, ADD VIOLENCE, will be released on July 21. See below for track listing. The five-song collection is the second in a series of three related EPs. The first, Not The […]

ARCADE FIRE - Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band's forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now
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ARCADE FIRE – Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have released “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final advance track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now. The song premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1. Everything […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL - Share video for 'Home is Where the Haunt is'
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL – Share video for ‘Home is Where the Haunt is’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

American Football have revealed the music video for ‘Home Is Where The Haunt Is’, from their new album American Football, out now on Wichita Recordings. The video was directed by Erin Elders, who shares that […]

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

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from Swimming Girls – the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ was the bands shimmering, pop-punk […]

Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track "HEPHAESTUS" + new album "TERRAЯIUM"
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Neo-soul pop stars THE STEVE MCQUEENS unveil new track “HEPHAESTUS” + new album “TERRAЯIUM”

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

The Steve McQueens (SMQ) announces the release of Hephaestus for Saturday, 15 July 2017, the first single off their highly-anticipated upcoming album, TERRAЯIUM (pronounced ‘terrarium’) The single will be available on all major digital streaming […]

HOLY F - Announce Bird Brains EP, video and tour
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HOLY F – Announce Bird Brains EP, video and tour

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Toronto-based noise band Holy Fuck are releasing a new 4 song EP Bird Brains on 21st July 2017 via LA record label Innovative Leisure. Bird Brains was recorded live at various studios and is the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Zola Jesus - 'Soak'
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TRACK OF THE DAY: Zola Jesus – ‘Soak’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Zola Jesus has revealed ‘Soak,’ the second song from forthcoming album Okovi, which is set for release Sept 8th. Furthering the intense narrative of Okovi, ‘Soak’ is written through the lens of serial killer’s victim, […]

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