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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 Reviews

          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
          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 […]

        • 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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TRACK PREMIERE: Sky Olson - Lighthouse
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sky Olson – Lighthouse

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

Utah-based indie-pop newcomer Sky Olson is back with his new single ‘Lighthouse’. Following the success of previous singles ‘Dear Katie’, ‘I Dreamed Up A Dream’ and ‘F*** That Guy’ which saw Sky gain placements across […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Loud Forest – 'Costa Rica' Remix
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TRACK PREMIERE: Loud Forest – ‘Costa Rica’ Remix

May 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Pop-rock duo Loud Forest introduces the remix of their song “Costa Rica,” celebrating togetherness and human connection. Made up of Bernard and Rachel Chadwick, the pair formed Loud Forest while Bernard was attending ArtCenter College […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kashmere - Someone
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kashmere – Someone

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Founded within the suburbs of Greater Manchester, Kashmere are an indie-rock force to be reckoned with. With modern and vintage production methods, robust layers of analogue synths and unforgettable chorus hooks, Kashmere have always carved […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MASK - Show Me Love
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TRACK PREMIERE: MASK – Show Me Love

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Belfast Rockers MASK is back with a brand new track (and a brand new sound!) called ‘Show Me Love’. Made up of ingredients of retro funk, hooky bass lines and four-on-the-floor drums means this is […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dutch Falconi – Tonight Only
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dutch Falconi – Tonight Only

April 29, 2021 Randall Radic

Composer Dutch Falconi introduces his brand-new single, “Tonight Only,” a track lifted from his forthcoming sophomore album, Curious Fabrications, slated to drop July 23 via Aurore Records. Like a sonic film noir, Curious Fabrications leads […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Whale & The Wolf - Veins
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TRACK PREMIERE: Whale & The Wolf – Veins

April 29, 2021 XS Noize

After teaming up with Grammy-nominated producers Jimmy Mansfield and Paul Rogers, Canadian rockers Whale & The Wolf are back today with a new single, Veins. The driving new track offers up big riffs and propulsive […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Scott Matthews - Wait In The Car 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Scott Matthews – Wait In The Car

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Wait In The Car’, the new single from the striking forthcoming Scott Matthews album ‘New Skin’. With its soaring synthesizers and ambient electric guitars resonant of the Cocteau […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze - Freak Siren (Crawl)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze – Freak Siren (Crawl)

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Laden with trademark anxiety and dissonance, Angusraze’s newest track ‘Freak Siren (Crawl)’, is the latest production to continue the narrative cycle started with ‘Foxmask’. The creative process behind this track – intended as all forthcoming […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight - If You Love Her
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TRACK PREMIERE: Riah Knight – If You Love Her

April 15, 2021 XS Noize

As a child Riah Knight took to the treetops of her Sussex village to write, often coming down with a song. At the age of eleven, she had joined her first band, going on a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brady Grey – Better of Me

April 15, 2021 Randall Radic

Minneapolis indie-folk singer-songwriter Brady Grey introduces a brand-new song, “Better of Me,” a track from his forthcoming album, Three Crows, slated for release this year. Recorded and produced by Brady in his basement, Three Crows […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Thee More Shallows - Drinking Tang
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TRACK PREMIERE: Thee More Shallows – Drinking Tang

April 8, 2021 XS Noize

Today we are premiering the second single to come from the return album from the US outfit Thee More Shallows. Listen to ‘Drinking Tang’ exclusively here with XS Noize, before its release tomorrow, 9th April. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MIGHTY OAKS break down relationship barriers on Americana-led track 'Ghost'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MIGHTY OAKS break down relationship barriers on Americana-led track ‘Ghost’

April 5, 2021 XS Noize

Berlin-based Alt-indie outfit, Mighty Oaks, returns with a brand new track ‘Ghost’, lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Mexico’ due this summer through Howl Records. Drawing on a myriad of influences from indie, pop, blues […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jessica Wilde - Body
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jessica Wilde – Body

April 2, 2021 XS Noize

Jessica Wilde is proving to be a songwriter of true grit. Able to chart the state of her own self-worth, experience, and growth through her inimitable UK R’n’B style, on new single ‘Body’ Jess is […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven - Don’t Forget It
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven – Don’t Forget It

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Liverpudlian songwriter & indie-queen Aimee Steven returns with some of her most unhinged, uniquely visceral work in the form of ‘Don’t Forget It’. Laced with fuzzed, biting guitar chords and psychedelic elements, it’s a low-tempo […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ellie Irwin - Hey Ellena
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ellie Irwin – Hey Ellena

March 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in Central Pennsylvania, alt-pop artist Ellie Irwin introduces a brand-new track, “Hey Ellena,” the latest in her series of coming-of-age singles. Produced by Bob McCutcheon, the track features the guitars of Luke Wood and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hot Knives - Alhambra, Baby 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hot Knives – Alhambra, Baby

March 25, 2021 XS Noize

Brooklyn-based trio Hot Knives share “Alhambra, Baby,” the latest single off their upcoming LP. Making Love To Make Music To Make Love To is out May 7th, and pre-orders for the limited run of vinyl […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lu.Ci shares a poignant statement on ‘Control’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lu.Ci shares a poignant statement on ‘Control’

March 22, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-faceted London based artist Lu.Ci tackles bad relationships with grace and wit on her feisty new track ‘Control’ making waves today. Drawing on her personal experiences, Lu.Ci delivers it with style over an eclectic indie-pop […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey - Cut-n-Run
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TRACK PREMIERE: Royal Honey – Cut-n-Run

March 11, 2021 Randall Radic

Steel City rockers Royal Honey introduces a brand-new single, “Cut-n-Run,” a track lifted from their forthcoming EP via The Vault Records. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Royal Honey is made up of Bobby C (vocals), Davey […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nordic Alt-Punk risers LAZY QUEEN share raucous new single 'Bid Geal'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nordic Alt-Punk risers LAZY QUEEN share raucous new single ‘Bid Geal’

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

‘Nothing can kill me but myself’, a lyric that rebels against the fear-riddled, toxic times we currently live in. Following on from their recent single ‘Last Call’, the Nordic bubble punk outfit Lazy Queen returns […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Late Aprils - Hurricane
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Late Aprils – Hurricane

March 10, 2021 XS Noize

The Late Aprils are a polished alt-rock band that officially jumped onto the scene last year. Made up of four guys from Hertfordshire, The Late Aprils are building a solid signature sound that’s cemented in […]

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