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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 […]

          Kingfishr
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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 […]

        • In Focus

          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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          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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Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz
Album Reviews

Album Review: GORILLAZ – Humanz

May 4, 2017 Helen Russell

It is safe to say that Gorillaz are back. After 7 years since their previous album The Fall, it is safe to say that Humanz provides us with the same sound that was produced back […]

Check out a live acoustic version of TOM CHAPLIN'S New Single ‘See It So Clear’
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TOM CHAPLIN UK Headline Tour Starts This Weekend

May 4, 2017 XS Noize

The past 12 months has seen Tom Chaplin step out from the multi-platinum selling band Keane to both critical and commercial acclaim, with his extraordinary debut solo album ‘The Wave’ entering the UK Album Chart […]

Track of the Day: KIDS ON BRIDGES - 'Just Because You Can'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: KIDS ON BRIDGES – ‘Just Because You Can’

May 4, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh from a support slot with Grammy Award Winner Beck and shows with The Hot 8 Brass Band, Soulwax and Calvin Harris, the Liverpool trio unleash a new single ‘Just Because You Can’. The track […]

Track of the Day: THE HURT - 'Sleeping'
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Exclusive Video Premiere: THE HURT – ‘Sleeping’

May 4, 2017 XS Noize

‘Sleeping’ is an epic and brooding masterpiece. Co-written by Rikki Turner (Paris Angels) and Stephen Evans of Cabbage, the song is dark and beautifully sinister; Lo-fi American Gothic meets Cave and Cohen. Turner’s baritone is […]

Listen To A Spotify Playlist Of XS NOIZE'S Best Recent Tracks
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Listen To A Spotify Playlist Of XS NOIZE’S Best Recent Tracks

May 4, 2017 XS Noize

Each week we will be putting together Spotify playlists featuring music from artists and bands that we have been swinging our pants to at XS Noize Towers. Since this is our first playlist we have included […]

The Divine Comedy release new single 'To The Rescue' - Watch
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THE DIVINE COMEDY announce a new 8 date UK tour

May 3, 2017 XS Noize

After a run of sold out acclaimed shows in 2016 and early 2017 (including three London Palladiums), The Divine Comedy announce a new 8 date UK tour for this November/December. Since The Divine Comedy’s inception […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
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Track of the Day: LEA PORCELAIN – “Remember”

May 3, 2017 XS Noize

Lea Porcelain give us a new single, “Remember,” from their forthcoming full-length debut Hymns To The Night, out June 16th. Lea Porcelain explain “the meaning of ‘Remember’ sounds romantic by its first impression – like […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
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Album Review: MAC DE MARCO – ‘This Old Dog’

May 3, 2017 Fionn Crossan

As we edge closer to the summer months, saying goodbye to the cold and winter-esque months 2017 has shown us so far, Canada’s most lax singer-songwriter Mac De Marco returns with a new album, “This […]

RADIOHEAD To Release 'OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 - 2017' In June 2
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RADIOHEAD To Release ‘OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 – 2017’ In June

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

Rescued from defunct formats, prised from dark cupboards and brought to light after two decades in cold storage… OKNOTOK will be issued on June 23rd through XL Recordings, coinciding (roughly) with the original 1997 release […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ Announce HUMANZ UK Tour

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

It is no underestimation to say that the return of Gorillaz has been feverishly anticipated. Last week saw the launch of Humanz, their first new studio album in 7 years, to widespread critical acclaim. Not […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead - OK Computer
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead – OK Computer

May 2, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead’s “OK Computer” is 20 years old this spring. That statement is mind-blowing. Where did the time go? “OK Computer” is an album that the band’s record label foolishly dubbed career suicide, getting it utterly […]

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke Shares New Song 'Yemaya'
New Music

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke Shares New Song ‘Yemaya’

May 1, 2017 XS Noize

Kele Okereke releases his new song ‘Yemaya,’ available to stream and download now via Infectious Music. ‘Yemaya’ is the first song to be released by Kele Okereke under his full name, following two acclaimed solo […]

Album Review: ERASURE - 'World Be Gone'
Album Reviews

Album Review: ERASURE – ‘World Be Gone’

May 1, 2017 Chris Snoddon

Pop supremo’s Andy Bell and Vince Clarke return this May with their self produced seventeenth studio album titled ‘World be Gone’ before busily embarking on a 29 date summer European Stadium Tour as special guests […]

Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH - 'Take This Away'
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Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH – ‘Take This Away’

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

Hot off his November 2016 sophomore album release, Calgary’s Hello Moth is back with his next offering – Take This Away. The single is set for release on May 19 to coincide with Hello Moth’s […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download
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THE ANCHORESS (aka Welsh multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies) premieres a brand new video for ‘What Goes Around’ + announces tour dates

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Anchoress will play 15 live dates at some of the UK’s finest concert halls (opening for Simple Minds on their acoustic tour) as well as supporting the Manic Street Preachers at a huge outdoor […]

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MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd at Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields. Tickets are on sale now. MUSE will be joined by special guests BIFFY CLYRO, NOTHING BUT THIEVES and Dublin band FANGCLUB. […]

THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for 'Oriole'
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THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for ‘Oriole’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

The Afghan Whigs have shared a new video for “Oriole”, a standout track from forthcoming new album ‘In Spades’. The provocative clip was helmed by erotic art director Amy Nicole Hood. Watch it BELOW. ‘In […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON Unveil New Video ‘Celebrate’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy nominated outfit Little Dragon release the new video for ‘Celebrate’, taken from their brand new album ‘Season High’. The predictably eclectic visuals for ‘Celebrate’ see the band once again collaborating with Ossain […]

SOHN announces autumn tour and new single
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SOHN announces autumn tour and new single

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Today, SOHN has revealed an exclusive live single for Spotify, plus brand new European tour dates for this Autumn. Last March during SXSW, SOHN recorded the two-track single in Austin, Texas, with Spoon’s Jim Eno, […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their debut album ‘Live For The Moment’, due for release August 18th and have released a brand new video for single ‘Chasing Shadows’, out 10th June on […]

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