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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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

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          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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PROPHETS OF RAGE - release new single "LIVING ON THE 110"
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PROPHETS OF RAGE – release new single “LIVING ON THE 110”

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Prophets Of Rage: Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord have shared “Living On The 110,” the first single from their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which is set for […]

BLACK GRAPE return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’ - Listen to teaser track ‘Everything You Know Is Wrong - Intro’
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BLACK GRAPE – Reveal ‘I WANNA BE LIKE YOU’ Single – Listen Now!

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

BLACK GRAPE WILL RELEASE THE SINGLE ‘I WANNA BE LIKE YOU’ ON 11th AUGUST. THE ALBUM ‘POP VOODOO’ IS OUT ON 4TH AUGUST Black Grape return with the brand new album ‘Pop Voodoo’, which will […]

Alternative-pop songstress JOHANNA AMELIE debuts minimal-pop gem 'Lion Babe'
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Alternative-pop songstress JOHANNA AMELIE debuts minimal-pop gem ‘Lion Babe’

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Lion Babe is the debut release of Berlin based Johanna Amelie. As haunting as it is beautiful, the multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter cites Regina Spektor and Joni Mitchell as her main influences. Working with producer Gordon […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'The Long Road'
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BUFFALO SUNN: Share video for new single ‘The Long Road’- Watch HERE

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the worldwide airplay of ‘Idle Man’, ‘The Long Road’ is the second single taken from Buffalo Sunn’s recording session with multi Grammy award winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, My Morning Jacket, Jack […]

VAN MORRISON - Announces new 37th studio album 'ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES' (out 2 September) + UK tour dates for autumn 2017 1
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VAN MORRISON – Announces new 37th studio album ‘ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES’ (out 2 September) + UK tour dates for autumn 2017

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

Van Morrison – one of British music’s few true legends – releases a brand new 15-track album on 22nd September 2017. Roll With The Punches – Van Morrison’s 37th studio album – sees him simultaneously […]

TRAVIS To Release ‘The Man Who’ Collectors Box Set + Play Album In Full At On Blackheath Sept 7th
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TRAVIS To Release ‘The Man Who’ Collectors Box Set + Play Album In Full At On Blackheath Sept 7th

July 12, 2017 XS Noize

It’s hard to believe that ‘The Man Who’ has already come of age. Released 18 years ago in May 1999, it sounds as fresh today as it did then. On 8th September, this iconic album […]

LUCY ROSE - Announces UK Headline Tour
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LUCY ROSE – Announces UK Headline Tour

July 11, 2017 XS Noize

Lucy Rose is has announced details of a full tour of the UK later this year. The British folk artist, who released her acclaimed third album Something’s Changing last week through Communion Records, will follow […]

Future Islands announce UK & European Tour for spring/summer
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FUTURE ISLANDS – Add New UK November Live Dates

July 11, 2017 XS Noize

Future Islands have added more UK headline dates to their upcoming November tour. The Baltimore act will play a second O2 Academy Brixton show on November 21st, followed by dates in Manchester, Bournemouth and Norwich. […]

GORDON RAPHAEL drops new track 'Savage' - Listen Now!
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GORDON RAPHAEL drops new track ‘Savage’ – Listen Now!

July 11, 2017 XS Noize

As a producer, Gordon Raphael has had an uncanny knack of coming across iconic and influential talent and helping catapult them to global attention. He came across the embryonic Strokes at a free gig in […]

CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Portishead - Dummy
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CLASSIC ALBUM REVISITED: Portishead – Dummy

July 11, 2017 Lori Gava

In the early 90’s few were aware that a genre of great impact and the band spearheading the sonic movement would originate out Bristol, UK. Portishead would emerge to carry the standard for Triphop. A […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House - B-Sides and Rarities
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ALBUM REVIEW: Beach House – B-Sides and Rarities

July 11, 2017 Lori Gava

The musical duo Beach House has carved out an influential niche in the music world, being singularly committed to making their own kind of music; romantic, evocative and haunting. On June 30th the pair released […]

Sheffield Trio THE HARRINGTONS To Release Blistering New EP 'CHANGE IS GONNA COME'
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THE HARRINGTONS to release ‘CHANGE IS GONNA COME’ EP this week

July 10, 2017 XS Noize

Forming in 2014 at the age of 16, The Harringtons are a fresh faced, feel-good Rock n’ Roll trio from Sheffield, Jack, Brad and Jordan have a fresh outlook on music, taking influence from mod-culture and […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - share new 'unpeeled' video ahead of intimate acoustic show at London's Union Chapel tonight
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CAGE THE ELEPHANT – share new ‘unpeeled’ video ahead of intimate acoustic show at London’s Union Chapel tonight

July 10, 2017 XS Noize

Cage The Elephant have shared the live music video for “Sweetie Little Jean”. Originally featured on their GRAMMY® Awards winner album ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’, the stripped down version of the song is featured on […]

SUNDARA KARMA - today release revamped version of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Youth Is Only ever Fun in Retrospect’
New Music

SUNDARA KARMA – today release revamped version of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Youth Is Only ever Fun in Retrospect’

July 7, 2017 XS Noize

Sundara Karma today release the revamped version of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Youth Is Only ever Fun in Retrospect’ (Chess Club / RCA). First released in its original form in January of this year, […]

THE DEARS - Share “Taking It To The Grave” on the eve of their upcoming album release - "Times Infinity Volume Two"
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THE DEARS – Share “Taking It To The Grave” on the eve of their upcoming album release – “Times Infinity Volume Two”

July 7, 2017 XS Noize

Montreal indie-pop veterans The Dears have officially shared their new single, “Taking It To The Grave” – the latest track to surface from The Dears’ upcoming LP Times Infinity Volume Two out July 14 via […]

Lea Porcelain's Release Debut EP 'Out Is In' EP
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#35. XS Noize Music Podcast: Rising electronic post-punk duo, LEA PORCELAIN discuss their debut album – ‘HYMNS TO THE NIGHT’

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #35 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Julien Bracht and Markus Nikolaus from Rising electronic post-punk duo, Lea Porcelain to talk about the band’s brilliant […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'The Long Road'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘The Long Road’

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the worldwide airplay of ‘Idle Man’, ‘The Long Road’ is the second single taken from Buffalo Sunn’s recording session with multi Grammy award winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (Beck, My Morning Jacket, Jack […]

MUSE - Reveal artificial intelligence and machine learning video for current single ‘DIG DOWN’
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MUSE – Reveal artificial intelligence and machine learning video for current single ‘DIG DOWN’

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Muse have revealed a first in music video creation. Using the latest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, a new lyric video will be created every day for a month featuring high profile personalities voicing […]

CUT COPY return with first single in four years, 'Airborne', live dates + album news - Listen Now!
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CUT COPY return with first single in four years, ‘Airborne’, live dates + album news – Listen Now!

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Cut Copy return today with “Airborne” – the band’s first official single in four years. Equal parts guitar jangle, celestial synths and bottom-heavy bassline, the infectious track shifts gears multiple times, balancing images of chaos […]

U2 THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR 2017 - Surpasses 2.4 million tickets sold - The biggest show of the year
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U2 THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR 2017 – Surpasses 2.4 million tickets sold – The biggest show of the year

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Having played to more than one million fans, the first North American leg of U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 came to a triumphant close July 1st at the FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. With ticket […]

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