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        • 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 […]

          Belle & Sebastian
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          Belle and Sebastian release Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’

          June 2, 2026

          Belle & Sebastian dial up World Cup fever with ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, their bid for Scotland’s tournament anthem. Written following Scotland’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark and premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall […]

  • Reviews
        • 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

          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
        • 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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BAD ATOMS - Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ - Listen / Download
New Music

BAD ATOMS – Shares debut song ‘Kilogrammes’ – Listen / Download

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Introducing Bad Atoms, the story of Felix Davis’s West London heartbreak. After breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Felix moved to Kilburn and locked himself in a room for a year. When he emerged from […]

THE SUNDAY REEDS - unveil new video for 'PRETTY PEOPLE' - Watch
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THE SUNDAY REEDS – unveil new video for ‘PRETTY PEOPLE’ – Watch

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Melbourne based band The Sunday Reeds are Romana Ashton (vocals, bass) and Drew Jones (guitars). Their debut LP ‘Drowning in History, released through UK indie label Squirrel Records in 2009, led to an extensive European […]

FIELD MUSIC - announce new album 'Commontime'
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FIELD MUSIC – announce new album ‘Commontime’

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Field Music return with new 14 track album Commontime, set to be released on 5th February 2016 via Memphis Industries (see Pitchfork news story). The first song to be taken from the album is “The […]

808 STATE - Electronic pioneers see out 2015 with full live band shows
New Music

808 STATE – Electronic pioneers see out 2015 with full live band shows

October 13, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from their triumphant Festival No. 6 late-night full live band performance, the legendary 808 STATE will return for a series of UK shows this Autumn to see out 2015. From their origins as […]

SLIPKNOT - to play  The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb
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SLIPKNOT – to play The SSE Arena, Belfast – 15 Feb

October 12, 2015 XS Noize

The multi-platinum, Grammy-Award-winning, masked beast that is SLIPKNOT will play The SSE Arena, Belfast on 15th February. After their triumphant return headlining this year’s Download Festival at Donington Park, the metal icons return to these […]

JOHN LENNON'S BACK CATALOGUE NOW ON SPOTIFY
New Music

Canadian rock band BLURRED VISION release JOHN LENNON tribute song + video – Watch

October 9, 2015 XS Noize

The video everyone’s been waiting for …DEAR JOHN. Created by Canadian rock band Blurred Vision to celebrate one of the most iconic songwriters of all time John Lennon who would have been 75 today. Featuring […]

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
New Music

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 […]

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 […]

DOCUMENTA - to release 2nd album 'Drone Pop #' - Listen to track
New Music

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 […]

COURTNEY BARNETT unveils JACK WHITE - produced limited 7" - Listen
Gigs

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 […]

Listen to PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON "Say Say Say" NEW 2015 REMIX AND VIDEO
New Music

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
Gigs

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
New Music

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 […]

BLOC PARTY - unveil new track 'The Love Within' - Listen
New Music

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’. […]

TOAD RECORDS release 'David Cameron's Eton Mess' a compilation of Scottish bands
New Music

TOAD RECORDS release ‘David Cameron’s Eton Mess’ a compilation of Scottish bands

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 […]

REVEREND AND THE MAKERS Announce New Album & Film 'MIRRORS
Gigs

REVEREND & THE MAKERS – share video for new single ‘Mr Glassalfempty’

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 […]

SAINTSENECA - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'SUCH THINGS' - Listen to track
New Music

SAINTSENECA – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘SUCH THINGS’ – Listen to track

October 5, 2015 XS Noize

Saintseneca’s powerful new album Such Things is the band’s most cohesive, catchy and accessible output, and a work that solidifies the group’s singer and songwriter Zac Little’s status as one of modern indie music’s most thoughtful and […]

ERASURE - CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY WITH A SERIES OF RELEASES - Listen to 'Sometimes' 2015 Remix
New Music

LISTEN TO ERASURE – William Orbit Interstellar ‘Star’ Mix from ‘Always’ LP

October 2, 2015 XS Noize

Listen to William Orbit’s Interstellar Mix of Erasure’s ‘Star’, previously unavailable digitally and featured on the band’s 30th anniversary deluxe release of Always – The Very Best Of Erasure out on 30 October 2015. William […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
New Music

THE ENEMY – Reveal track “So Much Love” from Upcoming Album “It’s Automatic”

October 2, 2015 XS Noize

THE ENEMY return to WARNER Records, with whom they released their debut album, in 2007, to release their eagerly anticipated 4th studio album. All previous three Albums have charted in the Top Ten, with debut album […]

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