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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Abrasive Trees – Light Remaining

          June 3, 2026

          Death, grief and frazzled nerves conspire on an epic odyssey to the dark side Totnes experimentalists Abrasive Trees have long sailed choppy liminal seas between the living world and whatever lurks beyond it. Their debut […]

        • 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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • Embrace
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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 […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
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          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

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Review: Rufus Wainwright - Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets
Album Reviews

Review: Rufus Wainwright – Take All My Loves:9 Shakespeare Sonnets

May 9, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Reinvention takes on many forms and in some cases, is seemingly unintentional. In the case of Rufus Wainwright it may well be the latter as he hangs up his folk roots and dons his composer […]

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The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds to get 50th anniversary deluxe treatment

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

The Beach Boys’ iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, is universally hailed as one of popular music’s most important recordings of all time. May 16 marks the acclaimed album’s 50th anniversary, and to commemorate the milestone, […]

NEWS: KULA SHAKER announce Irish Dates in May
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Listen to the new single from Kula Shaker – ‘Let Love Be (With U)’ out 27th May

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Having just released their 5th studio album, K 2.0, to much acclaim in February, and with sold-out dates across the UK and Europe, including a sold-out show at London’s Roundhouse, Kula Shaker are pleased to […]

Penny for the Workhouse to release 'Sneaky Peekers' EP
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Penny for the Workhouse to release ‘Sneaky Peekers’ EP

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Penny For The Workhouse are a lively London based band creating quirky music with the style of Syd Barrett or early Bowie and swagger of old London Town. Formed in 2012, the band’s unique ‘Folk […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES -  ‘Wake In Fright’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DESERT PLANES – ‘Wake In Fright’

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Singer Tom Farrer and drummer Ben Niblett are old friends who in their adolescence, often collaborated and gigged in local pubs willing to over look their age. Following this formative step into their personal musical […]

Watch: BETH ORTON'S  Video for "1973"
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Watch: BETH ORTON’S Video for “1973”

May 9, 2016 XS Noize

Beth Orton releases the second track from her highly anticipated forthcoming album Kidsticks. Prior to the release of Beth’s stunning new album, which is released via ANTI- on May 27th, you can stream the video […]

Prism Tats tells us about his musical origins in South Africa
Features

Prism Tats tells us about his musical origins in South Africa

May 8, 2016 XS Noize

Prism Tats is the drum machine-fuelled lo-fi garage-pop persona of Garrett van der Spek. His recently released album was self-produced, with help from Chris Woodhouse (Ty Segall, Wild Flag, !!!) who put an extra touch of […]

OLIVER WILDE announces surprise EP Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction; out May 6th
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OLIVER WILDE announces surprise EP Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction; out May 6th

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

Bristol’s Oliver Wilde has announced a surprise long-form EP entitled Long Hold Star, An Infinite Abduction, due for release this Friday, May 6th, through Howling Owl Records. The 7-track release will come in a limited edition, […]

JOY ATLAS Reveal New Single 'Drop Your Sword' - Listen
The Listening Post

JOY ATLAS Reveal New Single ‘Drop Your Sword’ – Listen

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

Just twelve months after the four-piece burst onto the UK music scene with their acclaimed debut single Dismount, neon-lit geometric pop purveyors Joy Atlas are set to release their third single Drop Your Sword, their […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SUZERAIN - 'ALWAYS'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SUZERAIN – ‘ALWAYS’

May 6, 2016 XS Noize

London based 5-piece Suzerain will release their new album ‘Identity’ on May 27th via BrainZone/Republic of Music. It was produced by double Grammy Award winner Steve Lyon. The long awaited follow up to their 2011 […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY dedicates Minneapolis show to "the late great Prince"
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PAUL MCCARTNEY dedicates Minneapolis show to “the late great Prince”

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

Paul McCartney played the first of two shows in Minneapolis last night (4th May) as part of his One on One world tour. During his three-hour show, Paul mentioned to the crowd how he’d seen […]

THE HOTELIER share new track 'Soft Animal' - Listen
The Listening Post

THE HOTELIER share new track ‘Soft Animal’ – Listen

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

Check out ‘Soft Animal’ by The Hotelier, piqued as a key band in the rising US indie-punk scene that has just grown and grown over recent years – seeing bands like American Football, Modern Baseball […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFELIA K - "BAD BOYS"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFELIA K – “BAD BOYS”

May 5, 2016 XS Noize

The ‘Plastic Flower’ EP featuring “White T-Shirt” and “As A Bell” reintroduced Ofelia K.’s voice to the world – compelling songs worn down to perfection that balance wistful maturity with a certain earnest and eternally […]

ALBUM REVIEW: RICHARD ASHCROFT - THESE PEOPLE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: RICHARD ASHCROFT – THESE PEOPLE

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

Brit and Ivor Novello award winning and Grammy nominated artist Richard Ashcroft returns with “These People”, his first new album in six years. Recorded in London in his home basement studio, it was produced by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – 'Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUH – ‘Spiritual Songs For Lovers To Sing’

May 4, 2016 Amanda Stock

LUH (which stands for Lost Under Heaven) is made up of Ellery Roberts and Ebony Hoorn. Over the past two years, they have been releasing music, art, photography, film and manifestos into the world, including […]

PETER DOHERTY Announces EUDAIMONIA TOUR 2016  A night of music,  poetry & spoken word
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PETER DOHERTY Announces EUDAIMONIA TOUR 2016 A night of music, poetry & spoken word

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty, who is currently putting the finishing touches to his second solo album, has announced his band members and the cast of supporting artists for his forthcoming Eudaimonia Tour (Eudaimonia – Greek:happiness/welfare/human flourishing). Peter […]

R.E.M – The Top Ten Album tracks of the IRS era ranked
Top Tens

R.E.M – The Top Ten Album tracks of the IRS era ranked

May 4, 2016 David McElroy

Following R.E.M’s debut single Radio Free Europe on Hib-Tone Records, the band signed with I.R.S Records and remained on that label until 1988 when they signed to Warners. The band’s five studio albums for I.R.S […]

THE DUKE SPIRIT share 'WOUNDED WING' video - Watch
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THE DUKE SPIRIT share ‘WOUNDED WING’ video – Watch

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

To accompany the release of The Duke Spirit’s new single, the BBC 6 Playlisted Wounded Wing, comes a video directed by renowned photographer and film maker Steve Gullick. Wounded Wing features guest vocalist Mark Lanegan […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: DBFC - AUTONOMIC!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: DBFC – AUTONOMIC!

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

DBFC, signed to Different Recordings – the electronic imprint of [PIAS] – late last year are set to release their second single for the label when they unveil ‘Autonomic’ on April 29th. Fronted by Mancunian […]

LITTLE SCREAM streams new album, 'CULT FOLLOWING', in full - Listen
Album Stream

LITTLE SCREAM streams new album, ‘CULT FOLLOWING’, in full – Listen

May 4, 2016 XS Noize

Little Scream’s Cult Following arrives digitally in the UK this Friday (with a physical release to follow on June 3rd) via Merge Records, but you can listen to the full album now below. Cult Following […]

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