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        • Duran Duran
          News

          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
          Album Reviews

          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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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE VRYLL SOCIETY - 'Coshh'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Announce Blossoms Tour Support + Unveil Debut EP ‘Pangea’ – Listen

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s newest signing The Vryll Society continue to mesmerise and enthrall with their wonderful groove-laden sound and today release their eagerly anticipated debut EP ‘Pangea’ along with the announcement of a UK tour slot supporting […]

SUEDE - ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 2016 TOUR DATES
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SUEDE – ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 2016 TOUR DATES

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Suede release their brand new album Night Thoughts on January 22nd. The group will premiere the album in its entirety with two shows at London’s Roundhouse on the 13th and 14th November. During these performances […]

MONEY announce second album "Suicide Songs", released 29th January - listen to track
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MONEY announce second album “Suicide Songs”, released 29th January – listen to track

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

With their November London and Manchester shows having sold out within a few days of going on sale, MONEY today announce the release of their much-anticipated second album Suicide Songs, which will be released 29th […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIGHTS THAT CHANGE - STARLIGHT
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LIGHTS THAT CHANGE – STARLIGHT

October 27, 2015 XS Noize

Lights That Change is back with their new single ‘Starlight’, which features drum programming by Malcolm Holmes of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and is mastered by Ummagma, and an accompanying video that is equally […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE KINKS – SUNNY AFTERNOON  – THE VERY BEST OF
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE KINKS – SUNNY AFTERNOON – THE VERY BEST OF

October 26, 2015 Sandra Blemster

As the sun did shine through my window on a cold, October afternoon, I sat down to review Sunny Afternoon: The Very Best of by the Kinks, a 2cd compilation of much of their work. […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  JOE JACKSON - FAST FORWARD
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ALBUM REVIEW: JOE JACKSON – FAST FORWARD

October 26, 2015 Lori Gava

Renaissance man Joe Jackson is a living legend who has worked in just about every genre imaginable. On October 2, he released his 20th studio album Fast Forward. The erudite Englishman has been a musical […]

FELIX HAGAN & THE FAMILY - reveal 'Kiss The Misfits' video - watch
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FELIX HAGAN & THE FAMILY – reveal ‘Kiss The Misfits’ video – watch

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

Theatrical punks Felix Hagan & The Family have revealed their highly entertaining video for ‘Kiss The Misfits’, the infectious title track from their forthcoming EP released on November 20th. Felix spells out their battle cry […]

SLEAFORD MODS - release new video for 'Tarantula Deadly Cargo'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SLEAFORD MODS – ‘Silly Me’ (video)

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

“Silly Me By Sleaford Mods is about the long tunnel, the one that has no light. Another week spent walking up and down the street. The quiet tension of your living room with its shit […]

DAVID BOWIE - confirms forthcoming album 'Blackstar'
New Music

DAVID BOWIE – confirms forthcoming album ‘Blackstar’

October 26, 2015 XS Noize

It can now be confirmed that ‘Blackstar’ is the forthcoming single and album from David Bowie. Contrary to inaccurate reporting on the sound and content of the album, only the following can be confirmed: The single […]

ATTENTION! UNSIGNED BANDS + ARTISTS
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ATTENTION! UNSIGNED BANDS + ARTISTS

October 25, 2015 XS Noize

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 […]

XS NOIZE - Unsigned Presents - SOHAM DE
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Presents – SOHAM DE

October 25, 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 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: SEA PINKS - DEPTH OF FIELD
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SEA PINKS – DEPTH OF FIELD

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

“Depth of Field” is the first song to be taken from Sea Pinks forthcoming album Soft Days, due for release in January 2016 via CF Records. Rich in natural imagery and autumn colour, “Depth of […]

IDLEWILD – EVERYTHING EVER WRITTEN
New Music

IDLEWILD set to release latest single Utopia! – Listen

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

Earlier this year Idlewild returned to release their seventh album Everything Ever Written and with the year coming to a close, the band are bookending a successful 2015 with the release of single Utopia on […]

ASTARI NITE unveil the video for  their latest track 'The Boy Who Tried'
New Music

ASTARI NITE unveil the video for their latest track ‘The Boy Who Tried’

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

Formed in 2008, Astari Nite consists of Mychael Ghost (lead vocals), Illia Tulloch (Drums), M. Sallons (Bass), Michael Setton (Guitar), and Howard Melnick (Guitar). Signed to (Danse Macabre Records) Astari Nite has headlined numerous shows, […]

ALL THE KING'S MEN to Release New EP 'Making My Escape'
New Music

ALL THE KING’S MEN to Release New EP ‘Making My Escape’

October 24, 2015 XS Noize

All The King’s Men were formed 12 months ago by Matthew Holland, Tino Caine and Ben Robinson. Growing up together against the backdrop of Manchester’s vibrant and world renowned music scene they were quickly inspired […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DAVE GAHAN AND SOULSAVERS – ANGELS AND GHOSTS
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DAVE GAHAN AND SOULSAVERS – ANGELS AND GHOSTS

October 23, 2015 Amanda Stock

For years, the mutual commitment between Depeche Mode and their fans has been almost “religious”. Gahan has in the main, provided the voice to Martin Gore’s continuing themes of love, sex, and religion. Indeed, fans […]

Hotly Tipped Newcomers 'FRONTEERS' Will Release ‘IT’S UP TO ME NOW’  13th November
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Hotly Tipped Newcomers ‘FRONTEERS’ Will Release ‘IT’S UP TO ME NOW’ 13th November

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Despite their young age there’s a very ambitious radio-ready sound that separates Hull’s FRONTEERS from many of their new artist peers which will no doubt catapult the four piece as Ones To Watch in 2016. […]

JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS' Share Storming New Single 'The Morning Paper' - Listen
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JIMMY & THE REVOLVERS’ Share Storming New Single ‘The Morning Paper’ – Listen

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Jimmy & the Revolvers are one of the UK’s most exciting emerging bands. When they’re not gigging up and down the country making new friends and fans wherever they go, they’re running a monthly club […]

COLOUR - share New Video for 'Strangers' - watch
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COLOUR – share New Video for ‘Strangers’ – watch

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing… Colour. Hailing from across the North of England, it was a combination of classified ads and friends’ recommendations that ultimately brought the band together. Although they are a guitar band at heart, Colour use […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ROYAL OUI - “Brilliant Disguise”
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TRACK OF THE DAY: THE ROYAL OUI – “Brilliant Disguise”

October 23, 2015 XS Noize

Just in time for Halloween, the Royal Oui release their moody Tex-Mex version of Springsteen’s “Brilliant Disguise.” Last time out the duo released a cover by a different Bruce, Canadian icon Bruce Cockburn. Their electro-fueled […]

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