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        • Keane
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          Keane Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Under The Iron Sea’

          June 22, 2026

          Keane will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second album, Under The Iron Sea, with a newly remastered and expanded reissue, released on July 24 via UMR/Island. The release follows the band’s successful 2024 anniversary […]

          Dylan John Thomas
          News

          Dylan John Thomas Announces Belfast Show At Limelight 1

          June 22, 2026

          Dylan John Thomas will play Limelight 1, Belfast, on December 1, 2026. The Scottish singer-songwriter has built his fanbase from the ground up, first sharpening his craft through busking on the streets of Glasgow before […]

          Scratch My Progress
          News

          Oh Yeah Music Centre Releases ‘Scratch My Progress Vol. 14’ EP

          June 20, 2026

          The Oh Yeah Music Centre has released Scratch My Progress Vol. 14, a new EP showcasing music from the four artists selected for the programme’s 2025 cohort. This year’s cohort features Lord Jane, Pinsleep, GUSH […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

        • 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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

        • 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
        • Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
          Podcast

          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

          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 […]

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IN FOCUS// The Waterboys at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Waterboys at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

May 21, 2019 Lee Campbell

The Waterboys played an amazing show in Belfast on 20th May at the Ulster Hall. Lee Campbell was on hand to take these fantastic live images.               The Waterboys […]

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 2, 2019 Clair McAllister

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicked off in Belfast on 28th February at the Ulster Hall. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live images. Check out more images […]

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

February 9, 2019 Clair McAllister

Steel Panther played an amazing show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 07/02/19. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.   […]

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh 1
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IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh

February 7, 2019 Clair McAllister

Brian Fallon played an amazing show at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 06/02/19 with support from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester 1
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IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester

January 30, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner played an amazing show with Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie at the Victoria Warehouse Manchester. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images […]

IN FOCUS// Flogging Molly at Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Flogging Molly at Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland

December 17, 2018 Bernie McAllister

US Celtic punk band Flogging Molly played an amazing show Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland on Sunday 16th December. Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images.             […]

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18

November 4, 2018 Clair McAllister

Johnny Marr played an amazing show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.     […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists, Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18

October 24, 2018 Clair McAllister

We Are Scientists played an amazing show at Arts Club Liverpool, 20/10/18.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.             […]

IN FOCUS// Editors at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 15/10/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Editors at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 15/10/18

October 18, 2018 Clair McAllister

Editors played an amazing show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall, 15/10/18.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.               Editors […]

IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro @ The Waterfront Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro @ The Waterfront Hall, Belfast

September 19, 2018 Clair McAllister

Biffy Clyro played an amazing show at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall 16/09/18 on their MTV Unplugged tour.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.   Biffy Clyro […]

IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September 1
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IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September

September 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

Europe played an amazing show at Belfast’s ULSTER HALL on 11th September with Special guests King King as part of their walk the earth world tour. The show featured songs from the new album “Walk The […]

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Incubus @ Ulster Hall Belfast | Mon 10 Sep 2018

September 11, 2018 Clair McAllister

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus played their first Irish shows in over three years which saw them play the Ulster Hall on Monday 10th September.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

IN FOCUS// The Kooks - Limelight I, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Kooks – Limelight I, Belfast

September 5, 2018 Clair McAllister

THE KOOKS played an amazing show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Monday night showcasing songs from their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine which was released on Friday.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic […]

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

Belfast punk legends Stiff Little Fingers played an amazing show at Custom House Square on Saturday night with special guests The Damned, The Defects and The Buzzcocks. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) played an amazing headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 24th 2018. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more […]

IN FOCUS// The Gaslight Anthem + Dave Hause, Vicar Street, Dublin, 23/07/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Gaslight Anthem + Dave Hause, Vicar Street, Dublin, 23/07/18

July 28, 2018 Clair McAllister

The Gaslight Anthem + Dave Hause played Vicar Street, Dublin, 23/07/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram. The Gaslight Anthem Setlist […]

IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The Script played Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sunday 24th June. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Setlist Superheroes Rock the World Paint the Town Green The Man Who Can’t […]

IN FOCUS// Bad Religion - @ Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington 1
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IN FOCUS// Bad Religion – @ Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington

June 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

American punk rock band from Los Angeles played Download Festival, Donington Racecourse, Castle Donington. Clair Mc Allister was there to shoot these amazing stage images as well as beautiful candid shots. Bad Religion Setlist @ […]

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold - @ the SSE Arena, Belfast 1
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IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold – @ the SSE Arena, Belfast

June 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California recently played at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Avenged Sevenfold Setlist at The SSE Arena […]

IN FOCUS// Thirty Seconds To Mars @ The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Thirty Seconds To Mars @ The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 7, 2018 Clair McAllister

American rock band Thirty Seconds To Mars recently played at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.             Thirty Seconds […]

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