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        • Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran announce Belfast show at the SSE Arena on 18th October

          June 1, 2026

          Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel releases new single ‘A Hard Lesson’ to mark the Blue Moon

          May 31, 2026

          Sunday, 31 May, 2026 is the blue moon, the second full moon of the month. “A Hard Lesson” is the newest song to be released from the forthcoming Peter Gabriel album o\i. “A Hard Lesson” […]

          Julian Marley
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          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          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 […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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Gigs

THE STONE ROSES announce massive summer 2016 gigs

November 2, 2015 XS Noize

The Stone Roses have announced new live dates for next year. The Manchester band will play two gigs in their hometown, playing the Etihad Stadium on 17 and 18 June followed by a headline slot […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE HALF EARTH - Confidence is Bliss EP launch 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: THE HALF EARTH – Confidence is Bliss EP launch

November 2, 2015 Thomas S. Day

In London it’s a drizzly and dark Autumn evening, but that will do little to dampen my spirits as I wander north from King’s Cross Station to the stunning St Pancras Old Church. Tonight, this […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: EL VY - 'Silent Ivy Hotel' (video)
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TRACK OF THE DAY: EL VY – ‘Silent Ivy Hotel’ (video)

November 2, 2015 XS Noize

After recently releasing their debut album Return To The Moon, EL VY – the duo of Matt Berninger from The National and Ramona Falls frontman Brent Knopf – have released a new video for the […]

XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #2 – KILL FOR EDEN
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #2 – KILL FOR EDEN

November 1, 2015 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

INTERVIEW: HOLY HOLY - Australia's best new band
Interviews

INTERVIEW: HOLY HOLY – Australia’s best new band

November 1, 2015 XS Noize

Holy Holy are Timothy Carroll and Oscar Dawson the best band to come out of Australia in years. Holy Holy have just released their critically acclaimed debut album ‘When The Storms Would Come‘ which received a […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL to perform on TFI Friday tonight - UK tour kicks off this weekend
Gigs

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL to perform on TFI Friday tonight – UK tour kicks off this weekend

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

Eagles of Death Metal return to the UK this week for a new stretch of tour dates – but ahead of then will perform on Channel 4’s TFI Friday tonight. Tune in from 8pm to […]

BAD ATOMS - Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ - Listen / Download
New Music

BAD ATOMS – Release 2nd Single ‘Artificial Sweetener’ – (video)

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

Bad Atoms releases the second single and video from his forthcoming album ‘Tell Your Friends’. ‘Artificial Sweetener’, released just in time for Halloween, feels like a traditional break up song, except for the fact that […]

COLOUR - share New Video for 'Strangers' - watch
New Music

COLOUR – Stream New Track ‘Shattered’ – Listen

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

They’ve just played a sold out show on the ‘Breaking Out’ stage for Liverpool Music Week, presented by DIY. Now Colour have made their new track ‘Shattered’ available to stream. Hailing from all across the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION - GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE PHOENIX FOUNDATION – ‘SUNBED’ (video)

October 30, 2015 XS Noize

The Phoenix Foundation have unveiled their new video for “Sunbed,” a standout track from new album Give Up Your Dreams (out now on Memphis Industries). Wonderland Magazine, who premiered the Puck Murphy-directed visuals, commented that […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE DARKNESS - IRVING PLAZA NY 5
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: THE DARKNESS – IRVING PLAZA NY

October 30, 2015 Cortney Armitage

Justin Hawkins stands at the ready with a guitar pick in his hand. “Who would like this cool yellow piece of plastic, with The Darkness emblazoned upon it in the very cheapest possible ink?” We […]

MORE CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN 15
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MORE CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN

October 30, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

Still basking in the glow of yet another successful US tour, Catfish and the Bottlemen are currently on their biggest UK tour yet: one which sold out within a matter of minutes when tickets initially […]

Young Scottish songwriter C DUNCAN nominated for 2015 Mercury Prize.
Interviews

INTERVIEW: C DUNCAN – MERCURY PRIZE NOMINEE

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

Multi instrumentalist and accomplished painter C Duncan from Glasgow has been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for his debut album ‘Architect’. ‘Architect’ is a stunning record with lush choral harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, textured like […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAUSES - ‘TO THE RIVER’
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: CAUSES – ‘TO THE RIVER’

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

British singer/songwriter Rupert Blackman moved to Amsterdam in search of love and instead found his voice. His band Causes write smart, soaring indie/pop songs and have already had considerable success in their adoptive Holland where […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
New Music

CITY AND COLOUR reveal official video for ‘Wasted Love’

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

City and Colour unveil their video for ‘Wasted Love’. Of the video, which was created by acclaimed music video director, Director X (Drake, Nelly, Usher), “On the album, he wandered into new sonic terrain, lining […]

CHRIS CORNELL Adds Dublin + Belfast to EUROPEAN 'HIGHER TRUTH' TOUR
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CHRIS CORNELL Adds Dublin + Belfast to EUROPEAN ‘HIGHER TRUTH’ TOUR

October 29, 2015 XS Noize

Multiple Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe Nominated and acclaimed singer and songwriter Chris Cornell today announces extra dates for his 2016 solo acoustic European tour. Chris Cornell will play The Ulster Hall, Belfast: Sunday 24 April […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: HOLY HOLY - 'Sentimental and Monday'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: HOLY HOLY – WHEN THE STORMS WOULD COME

October 29, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Australian duo Holy Holy release their debut album, When the Storms Would Come this Friday. The band are the product of a chance meeting of two transient Aussies while travelling Europe, both volunteering as English […]

Watch HD HAUSMANN  ‘Old Satellites’  video directed by Nicholas Jones
New Music

Watch HD HAUSMANN ‘Old Satellites’ video directed by Nicholas Jones

October 28, 2015 XS Noize

In the run up to the release of their debut album on 06 November,hd hausmann present this video for ‘Old Satellites’, produced and directed by short film and documentary maker Nicholas Jones. His film 57degrees […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE - shares new track 'Letter By The Water' + video
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE – shares new track ‘Letter By The Water’ + video

October 28, 2015 XS Noize

The Japanese House (a.k.a 20 year-old Amber Bain) is today sharing the video to ‘Letter By The Water’, the third track to be taken from her new Clean EP. Following the release of her acclaimed […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFFICIAL BURNT TOAST -  MONEY AS DEBT (video)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OFFICIAL BURNT TOAST – MONEY AS DEBT (video)

October 28, 2015 XS Noize

Official Burnt Toast are Adrian Lawrence, Patrick Luke and Abrar Hafiz. Based in East London the trio produce spoken word, hip hop and punk, described by Luke Hannam (Gramme / Emperors New Clothes) as “an […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BLOSSOMS - 'CHARLEMAGNE' - listen
Gigs

BLOSSOMS – ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR FOR 2016

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of a headline UK tour which included sold out shows in London at Village Underground and The Ritz in Manchester, Blossoms have today announced another headline UK tour for early 2016. […]

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