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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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DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) shares 'Raw Honey' Video - watch
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DU BLONDE (Beth Jeans Houghton) shares ‘Raw Honey’ Video – watch

October 8, 2015 XS Noize

DU BLONDE has released a brand new video for Raw Honey, the latest track to be taken from the debut album release, Welcome Back To Milk, out now. Watch it BELOW: Du Blonde explains, “The […]

CUT GLASS KINGS - unveil 'Drifter' - Listen
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CUT GLASS KINGS – unveil ‘Drifter’ – Listen

October 8, 2015 XS Noize

Birmingham’s Cut Glass Kings rhythmic home recordings provide a meditative soundtrack to restless dreams and an ode to a haunted, wayward soul lost on their own road to nowhere. Press play and recline. With melting […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BOOTS - "BOMBS AWAY" (video)
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TRACK OF THE DAY: BOOTS – “BOMBS AWAY” (video)

October 8, 2015 XS Noize

After offering up “Bombs Away” from his highly anticipated debut album, AQUΛRIA, BOOTS is now premiering the official music video for the track. The “Bombs Away” video syncs up perfectly with the song’s murky and […]

BEACH HOUSE - Releasing New Album 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' Next Week
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BEACH HOUSE – Releasing New Album ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’ Next Week

October 7, 2015 XS Noize

Beach House’s most recent album, Depression Cherry, was released in August. However, the band has just announced Thank Your Lucky Stars, another full-length LP due October 16. “We are very excited, it’s an album being […]

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LIVE REVIEW: RALEIGH RITCHIE – MANCHESTER ACADEMY

October 7, 2015 holly mason

When I told my friends I was going to a Raleigh Ritchie gig they looked at me like “who is that?” but as soon as I said ‘Grey Worm’ from Game of Thrones and showed […]

DOCUMENTA - to release 2nd album 'Drone Pop #' - Listen to track
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DOCUMENTA – to release 2nd album ‘Drone Pop #’ – Listen to track

October 7, 2015 XS Noize

Drone Pop #1 is the second album by cosmic drone-pop septet Documenta. Recorded over four days at Start Together Studios Belfast by Ben McAuley and the band, it also features additional production from David Holmes […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JEFF WOOTTON - ‘The Eternal’ - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: JEFF WOOTTON – ‘The Eternal’ – Listen

October 7, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester born guitarist Jeff Wootton will release his debut single ‘The Eternal’ on 6th November 2015 on Sympathy For Vinyl. The release of ‘The Eternal’ comes on the back of a prolific creative period for Jeff […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE TWILIGHT SAD - 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE' ÒRAN MÓR SESSION VIDEO
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THE TWILIGHT SAD to support THE CURE on US dates

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from Robert Smith covering their own ‘There’s a Girl in the Corner’ earlier this year, The Twilight Sad will be joining The Cure on the British indie legends’ 2016 US tour. It comes […]

COURTNEY BARNETT unveils JACK WHITE - produced limited 7" - Listen
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COURTNEY BARNETT unveils JACK WHITE – produced limited 7″ – Listen

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

To commemorate what is already shaping up to be an incredible 2015, Courtney Barnett will be releasing not only a stunning repackage of her breakthrough debut album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I […]

INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR
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INTERVIEW: LEON MEYA from NORTHERN UPROAR

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Northern Uproar release a new album on October 9th 2015. ‘Hey Samurai!’, the Mancunian band’s fifth studio album, is set to impress fans and critics alike, challenging preconceptions through its unique blending of classic indie […]

Listen to PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON "Say Say Say" NEW 2015 REMIX AND VIDEO
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Listen to PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON “Say Say Say” NEW 2015 REMIX AND VIDEO

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

New video launched today, Tuesday October 6th, exclusively on Paul McCartney’s Facebook page HERE celebrates special revamped track featuring previously unheard vocals by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. Voices of Paul and Michael swap positions […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB -  Release New Single + Announce Tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Release New Single + Announce Tour

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester is a city synonymous with guitar-driven indie with a rich musical heritage that is hard to ignore. It has arguably given us as many seminal bands as London, whilst also producing producing plenty that […]

Listen to “BLACKSTAR” a brand new track from DAVID BOWIE
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Listen to “BLACKSTAR” a brand new track from DAVID BOWIE

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Sky Atlantic has today unveiled the opening credits for major new crime drama The Last Panthers, featuring “BLACKSTAR,” a brand new original song written and performed by David Bowie. The first look of the title […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  TORRES - 'COWBOY GUILT' - Listen
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TRACK OF THE DAY: TORRES covers Garbage’s ‘Special’

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate her upcoming tour with seminal 90s rock band Garbage, TORRES (aka Georgia-bred, Brooklyn-based Mackenzie Scott) is excited to share her version of the band’s classic track, ‘Special’, originally released on their 1998 sophomore album, […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS  @ Wonder Ballroom Portland OR 10-3-15 2
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LIVE REVIEW: THE FRATELLIS @ Wonder Ballroom Portland OR 10-3-15

October 6, 2015 Cortney Armitage

When Jon Fratelli smiles it appears, he knows a secret. Perhaps it’s entwined with the knowledge that with the band dropping their fourth studio album “Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied” they have once again increased their song […]

BLOC PARTY - unveil new track 'The Love Within' - Listen
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BLOC PARTY – unveil new track ‘The Love Within’ – Listen

October 6, 2015 XS Noize

Bloc Party have shared their new single,’The Love Within’. Bloc Party unveiled the song earlier tonight on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show as her ‘Hottest Record’. The track is from their forthcoming album, ‘Hymns’. […]

NIEVES - STREAM NEW EP OUT TODAY - listen here
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NIEVES – STREAM NEW EP OUT TODAY – listen here

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Nieves release their new EP this week having just completed a full tour of Scotland last month running alongside their shows at Loopallu, Belladrum Tartan Hearts Festivals, XpoNorth and more. The band have just announced they will […]

TOAD RECORDS release 'David Cameron's Eton Mess' a compilation of Scottish bands
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October 5, 2015 XS Noize

David Cameron’s Eton Mess is a compliation of embryonic Scottish guitar bands, very few with any more than an EP or two available online. Most of the bands are friends and a lot of musicians […]

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The improbable career of the Duluth, Minnesota based band Low is entering its third decade. They have spanned the globe touring, played the opening spot for Radiohead in 2003 and been covered by rock legend […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
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October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Reverend & The Makers release a new single Mr Glassalfempty through Cooking Vinyl at midnight on Friday 2nd October. The single is taken from the bands eagerly anticipated fifth album, Mirrors, released one week later […]

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