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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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CIRCA WAVES reveal video for 'Loves Run Out'
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CIRCA WAVES reveal video for ‘Loves Run Out’

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Circa Waves today reveal the new video for ‘Loves Runs Out’, which is taken from their critically acclaimed second album ‘Different Creatures’ and out now on Virgin EMI. The video follows hot on the heels […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'Idle Man' - Watch video
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘Idle Man’ – Watch video

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Buffalo Sunn incorporate sounds from the 60’s right up to the present day, mixing “lush production… twanging guitars and large choruses” (The Last Mixed Tape) to provide “a strong, intuitive sense of West Coast US […]

THE STRYPES announce new album 'Spitting Image' - Listen to track
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THE STRYPES announce new album ‘Spitting Image’ – Listen to track

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

The Strypes have announced their third album – ‘Spitting Image’ – due for release on June 16th on Virgin EMI. The news comes alongside the announcement of a UK headline tour in the summer. Last […]

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album 'Cold Comfort Lane'
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HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album ‘Cold Comfort Lane’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

Holy Moly & The Crackers are a seven-piece “gypsy-folk-rock” band from the UK: “They are a bunch of wild gypsy troubadours with more than a touch of magic about them” (Diva). Over the last three […]

Track of the Day: DIDI - 'Awkward'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: DIDI – ‘Awkward’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

DIDI is better known as Hertfordshire producer Lauren Deakin Davies, who at 21 is the youngest full member of the Music Producer’s Guild. Having produced many tracks which have gained Radio 2, 3 and 6 […]

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
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Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song ‘Mercury’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their forthcoming, collaborative album Planetarium, Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have launched a new song today. ‘Mercury’ is the second track to be released from Planetarium, […]

Listen To DMA’S Cover of the Classic Noughties Cher Hit ‘Believe’
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Listen To DMA’S Cover of the Classic Noughties Cher Hit ‘Believe’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are back in the UK for a handful of Spring shows which kicks off with a gig at London’s Brixton Electric on Wednesday 26th April. The show has been sold out for months and […]

THURSTON MOORE Announces New Album "Rock n Roll Consciousness" - Listen to track
Gigs

THURSTON MOORE Announces More Tour Dates

April 24, 2017 XS Noize

Rock n Roll Consciousness, the new album by Thurston Moore, is set for release on April 28th on Caroline International. The album was recorded with producer Paul Epworth (Adele, The Pop Group) at The Church […]

Check out a live acoustic version of TOM CHAPLIN'S New Single ‘See It So Clear’
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Check out a live acoustic version of TOM CHAPLIN’S New Single ‘See It So Clear’

April 24, 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 […]

CHRIS REA will play the Waterfront, Belfast on 7th December 2017 on his ‘Road Songs for Lovers’ tour
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CHRIS REA will play the Waterfront, Belfast on 7th December 2017 on his ‘Road Songs for Lovers’ tour

April 24, 2017 XS Noize

Chris Rea will play the Waterfront, Belfast on 7th December 2017, as part of a European tour, to celebrate the release of his new album, ‘Road Songs for Lovers’. The album will be released on […]

HIGHTOWN PIRATES Release Their debut album, 'DRY AND HIGH', in June 1
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES Release Their debut album, ‘DRY AND HIGH’, in June

April 24, 2017 XS Noize

Introducing Hightown Pirates with their debut album Dry and High with stunning artwork by Pete Doherty. Hightown Pirates is the band formed by Simon Mason. His friendship with Mick Head (Shack) sowed the seed, conceived […]

Album Review: WOZNIAK - 'Courage Reels'
Album Reviews

Album Review: WOZNIAK – ‘Courage Reels’

April 24, 2017 Lori Gava

If you’re searching for a worthy young band of shoegaze proprietors you don’t have to look much farther than Wozniak. After two stellar EP releases in the last few years, Wozniak has finally taken the […]

Album Review: THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS - 'Whiteout Conditions'
Album Reviews

Album Review: THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS – ‘Whiteout Conditions’

April 24, 2017 Lori Gava

Often referred to as a supergroup, the Canadian band The New Pornographers are not so much a supergroup as a collective of gifted artists who formed in the late 90’s to make arresting music. The […]

Listen to BURIAL'S remix of GOLDIE’S ‘Inner City Life’ for Record Store Day 2017
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Listen to BURIAL’S remix of GOLDIE’S ‘Inner City Life’ for Record Store Day 2017

April 21, 2017 XS Noize

‘Inner City Life’, the ground-breaking single from Goldie’s seminal 1994 debut album ‘Timeless’, has been remixed by Burial for an exclusive release for Record Store Day 2017. The track has been reworked by Burial, with […]

POLIÇA Announce new double A-side 7” "Lipstick Stains" / "Still Counts" for Record Store Day
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POLICA share “Lipstick Stains” + video

April 21, 2017 XS Noize

POLIÇA recently announced a brand new double A-side 7” for Record Store Day 2017. Today, they share “Lipstick Stains”. “Lipstick Stains” straddles both the dancefloor and the living room floor where you’re curled up when […]

MAXIMO PARK - instore gigs details announced 1
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MAXIMO PARK – instore gigs details announced

April 21, 2017 XS Noize

The day has finally arrived! Maximo Park’s eagerly anticipated new album ‘Risk To Exist’ is out today. The Newcastle four-piece also embarked on the first of their huge run of in-store performances yesterday to celebrate […]

Album Review: CAST - Kicking Up The Dust
Album Reviews

Album Review: CAST – Kicking Up The Dust

April 20, 2017 XS Noize

Cast first appeared in the mid 90s during the Britpop era with a string of hit singles and the classic ‘All Change’ album that became the highest selling debut album in the history of the […]

Classic Album Revisited: THE BEAT - Special Beat Service
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: THE BEAT – Special Beat Service

April 20, 2017 Lori Gava

For those of us old enough to remember the early 80’s, it was an era filled with many excellent bands that were brief in their existence but left a substantial influence behind them. The Beat, […]

TEXAS Unveil Video For ‘Tell That Girl’ + UK Tour Dates in Autumn
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TEXAS Unveil Video For ‘Tell That Girl’ + UK Tour Dates in Autumn

April 19, 2017 XS Noize

Texas return with a new video to accompany their anthemic single ‘Tell That Girl’. Written and produced by Texas founders Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri with Karen Overton joining them in the studio following their […]

PARAMORE To Play Waterfront, Belfast: 16th June
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PARAMORE To Play Waterfront, Belfast: 16th June

April 19, 2017 XS Noize

Long regarded as an exhilarating live act, Paramore has spent much of the past decade-plus on the road, with highlights including sold out headline arena tours and show-stealing festival sets around the globe. Paramore has […]

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