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        • The Dream Machine
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          The Dream Machine channel Beach Boys-style wall-of-sound on new single ‘Things That Make Us Cry’

          January 13, 2026

          If the best songs were always sung with a tear in the eye, then The Dream Machine’s latest single, Things That Make Us Cry adds to the canon of the saddest, most beautiful songs to seek hope as the […]

          ARCHIVE
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          ARCHIVE share new single ‘City Walls’ from forthcoming album ‘Glass Minds’

          January 13, 2026

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today shared ‘City Walls’, the latest single from their forthcoming 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Kicks Off 2026 with New Single ‘Fading Lights’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Escape’

          January 9, 2026

          Multi-Platinum artist and BRIT Award nominee Matt Cardle gets a big year underway as he unveils his brand new single ‘Fading Lights’. It comes as Matt prepares to step into a new era with the release of ‘The Great Escape’ – his first new album […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

        • 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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
          Podcast

          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see KAISER CHIEFS at 3ARENA DUBLIN on 23 February 2020

February 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs will play a headline 3Arena Dublin show on 23rd of February 2020 with very special guests Razorlight and Somebody’s Child. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the 3Arena show. For a chance […]

WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020

December 18, 2019 XS Noize

The band that shook Slane Castle and the world with their historic return in 2017, Guns N’ Roses have announced dates for 2020 – the next step in their phenomenal career. Making stops in Spain, Germany, UK, […]

BROCKHAMPTON announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020
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WIN: Tickets to see BROCKHAMPTON @ the Ulster Hall Belfast on Tuesday, May 26th 2020

December 10, 2019 XS Noize

American rap collective BROCKHAMPTON are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the show. For a chance to win, […]

WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October
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WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October

October 21, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN play the Ulster Hall Belfast on 24th October in support of their new album FEVER DREAM. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the show. For a chance […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast on Thursday 17th October 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are playing a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September
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WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September

August 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following their performance opening the Main Stage at Snow Patrol’s enormous Ward Park 3 concert, Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play The  Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019. XS Noize is giving […]

WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister will play a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece released their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 1st 2019 on Xtra […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast's Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience are playing Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday, March 9th 2019. Breathe formed in 2015 when a group of Irish session musicians came together over a shared love of Pink Floyd and […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise 2
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WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise

December 17, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019 with special guests Pale Waves and No Rome. The tour starts January 9th at Belfast’s SSE Arena and XS Noize are giving away 1 x […]

WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise 1
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WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise

December 14, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019 with special guests Pale Waves and No Rome. The tour starts January 9th at Belfast’s SSE Arena and XS Noize are giving away 1 x […]

WIN: Tickets for this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB - Thursday December 13th 2018
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WIN: Tickets for this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB – Thursday December 13th 2018

December 12, 2018 XS Noize

After an incredible month of shows, The Limelight Comedy Club Is back with another incredible line up this Thursday.  Meet this weeks lineup; Fresh from finishing his latest tour, MC Shane Todd is joined by […]

WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.
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WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Rising from Brixton (South London) Sneakbo is pleased to announce a headline Belfast Show at Oh Yeah Centre on Thursday 29th November 2018 and we are giving a lucky winner the chance to see this […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 1
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at McHugh’s Basement Bar on Thursday, November 29th 2018

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, November 29th 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners.  For a chance to win, […]

WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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WIN: Tickets to see THE CORAL at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band The Coral will play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, simply […]

WIN: Tickets to see KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS @ The Limelight 1, Belfast Thursday 15th November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS @ The Limelight 1, Belfast Thursday 15th November 2018

November 13, 2018 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a Belfast headline show with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich) at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 15th November […]

WIN: Tickets to see PETE TONG Presents IBIZA CLASSICS Performed by the 65 PIECE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA @ SSE Arena Belfast, 25 Nov
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WIN: Tickets to see PETE TONG Presents IBIZA CLASSICS Performed by the 65 PIECE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA @ SSE Arena Belfast, 25 Nov

November 10, 2018 XS Noize

We have pairs of tickets to give away to see Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra have announced at The SSE Arena Belfast on Sunday 25th November. For a chance to win, […]

WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast
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WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

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