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        • DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

          AMANDA SHIRES
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          Amanda Shires brings her ‘Streetlights and Stars’ European Tour to The Limelight, Belfast

          June 3, 2026

          Amanda Shires has released nine acclaimed albums since 2005. In 2019, she founded The Highwomen, a groundbreaking Americana supergroup with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby, created to address gender inequality in country music. […]

          GLEN HANSARD
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          Glen Hansard Announces ‘Don+t Settle – Transmissions West,’ Recorded Live at Berlin’s Funkhaus

          June 2, 2026

          Glen Hansard has announced that Don+t Settle – Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West, will be released on June 26th, 2026. Recorded over two nights […]

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          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
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          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
        • 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
          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 […]

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Alfred Jackson Gets Honest On New Album ‘U.G.L.Y’ - Listen Now!
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Alfred Jackson Gets Honest On New Album ‘U.G.L.Y’ – Listen Now!

June 16, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The last few years have left many of us thinking about what we want out of life, looking towards the future and reflecting on the impact we have and have had on the world. Such […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Pine Barons - ゆらめき IN THE AIR
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TRACK PREMIERE: Pine Barons – ゆらめき IN THE AIR

June 14, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Over the decades, artists from around the world have covered songs by solo artists and groups that have heavily influenced or inspired their own sound. One such band are Philly art-rock group Pine Barons who […]

TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop - Simple State
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TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop – Simple State

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Bristol Afrobeat collective No Go Stop kick off the summer with a beat-heavy, funk laden jam on ‘Simple State’, taken from the forthcoming album ‘Where We Are’ due this autumn. ‘Simple State’ draws on a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets - Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets – Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The Mortal Prophets, fronted by John Beckmann, are a rather genre-bending band, heavily inspired by pre-war blues icons such as Lead Belly and Blind Willie Johnson and are becoming rather well known for creating songs […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE - What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELPENTHE – What We Got Away With (Feat. Half Wolf)

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Having already been in a number of bands and earned himself a strong reputation as a talented producer, ELPENTHE, whose real name is Elliot Beenk, is now putting himself firmly in the spotlight as a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Automaton - Take Me Home
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TRACK PREMIERE: Automaton – Take Me Home

June 3, 2022 XS Noize

Automaton started writing music in the early naughties when everyone it seemed was having a bedroom studio hit…”I felt sure I could manage some alchemy of my own as Id always wanted to pick up […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Empty Pockets – Outside Spectrum

June 3, 2022 Randall Radic

Chicago-based indie-rock/blues-rock outfit The Empty Pockets introduces the lead single and title track, “Outside Spectrum,” from their forthcoming album, slated to drop on August 12. The album delivers carefully crafted songs soaked in technicolour tones, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Miles Newman - Sophie
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TRACK PREMIERE: Miles Newman – Sophie

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Myles Newman is a 19-year-old songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from Shropshire, combining a unique blend of 70s soft rock influences with accessible lyrics and floaty melodies; noted influences include J.J. Cale, Allman Brothers Band, Steely […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Steve Cradock - Lapsis Lazuli
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TRACK PREMIERE: Steve Cradock – Lapsis Lazuli

May 10, 2022 XS Noize

Following the success of his three previous solo albums, ‘The Kundalini Target’ (2009), ‘Peace City West’ (2011) and ‘Travel Wild – Travel Free’ (2013), Steve Cradock reveals a different side to his musical talents with […]

PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP
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PREMIERE: Elise Hayes presents her personal & powerful ‘Human Heart’ EP

May 5, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Music and performing have been a staple in the life of Elise Hayes since she was young. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, her journey in the music industry has, in her […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MuMu unveils her latest single 'The Bitch In Me'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MuMu unveils her latest single ‘The Bitch In Me’

May 3, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

MuMu’s music is one with many messages, including those about women’s sexual satisfaction – as heard on “Ladies First”, to the seemingly endless stream of political bullshit we’re all subject to and have to listen […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gabriella Marinaro teases her ‘INNER SPACE’ EP with the release of 'Goodnight Moon'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gabriella Marinaro teases her ‘INNER SPACE’ EP with the release of ‘Goodnight Moon’

April 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

As a fairly new name on the music scene, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Gabriella Marinaro is determined to make her mark. How is she going to do this? Notably, through the release of her upcoming […]

EP STREAM: Rose Tiger - The Shallows ACT.1
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EP STREAM: Rose Tiger – The Shallows ACT.1

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

New wave and glam rock act Rose Tiger share their brand new EP ‘The Shallows ACT.1’. Fronted by the charismatic French singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cyprien “Wendy” Jacquet, their new record finds them crafting a collection […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo - Lonestar
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TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo – Lonestar

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Vietnamese- American school teacher, Monét Ngo is making his artist debut with his infectious coming of age sounding single ‘Lonestar’. Creating the music “he wishes he could have listened to as he grew up”, Monét […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Born Lost – Mouthpiece
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TRACK PREMIERE: Born Lost – Mouthpiece

March 11, 2022 Randall Radic

Philly-based hard rock outfit Born Lost introduces their new single, “Mouthpiece,” a track from their upcoming EP, All In, slated for release later this year via Revolver Records. Made up of Lou Cuello (guitar, vocals), […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Blue Amber - University Jesus
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blue Amber – University Jesus

March 11, 2022 XS Noize

Cardiff based band Blue Amber have returned with the release of their single, ‘University Jesus’ – an experimental indie alt-pop track that takes you on an adventure through multiple movements, with a variety of moods, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: D'aria - Discussions with Myself
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TRACK PREMIERE: D’aria – Discussions with Myself

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

After releasing her debut EP Neukölln Nights, dedicated to a haunted summer love, Berlin-based singer-songwriter D’aria is embarking on a new project exploring her identity outside of relationships. In a world where playing tough is […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Noble Jacks - Last Of The Wild
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TRACK PREMIERE: Noble Jacks – Last Of The Wild

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

Noble Jacks’ new single ’Last Of The Wild’ is the second to be taken from the forthcoming album of the same name. released in April 2022. Last Of The Wild by Noble Jacks is British […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Neon Dreams – Little Dance
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TRACK PREMIERE: Neon Dreams – Little Dance

February 25, 2022 Randall Radic

Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams introduce their brand-new single, “Little Dance,” a song thick with philosophical lyrics and vibrant sonic energy. Simultaneously introspective and festal, “Little Dance” expresses the marvel of everyone’s unique dance through […]

Talii introduces her unique blend of alternative R&B in soulful new single ‘Scars in the Dark’
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Talii introduces her unique blend of alternative R&B in soulful new single ‘Scars in the Dark’

February 24, 2022 XS Noize

In the modern quick-fix world, it’s becoming more and more difficult for an artist to put across their authenticity and realness, but with Orlando born Tallii, this all comes to her more than naturally. Heavily […]

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