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        • Placebo
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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

          muse
          News

          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

          DMA’S
          News

          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 […]

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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. […]

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        • 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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THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022 1
Gigs

THE AMAZONS return with single ‘Bloodrush’ & announce their anthem filled new album ‘How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me?’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Following two huge Top 10 records and sold-out shows across the globe, one of the UK’s most exciting bands, The Amazons, have announced their stratospheric, anthem-packed new album How Will I Know If Heaven Will […]

BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single 'The Sulking Poet' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS reveal their brand new single ‘The Sulking Poet’ – Listen Now

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new single The Sulking Poet and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. […]

THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022 1
Gigs

THE AMAZONS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

UK rock band, The Amazons are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 6th October 2022. The band have announced their new album, titled ‘How Will I Know If Heaven […]

THE WATERBOYS unveil psychedelic video for new single ‘Here We Go Again’
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS unveil psychedelic video for new single ‘Here We Go Again’

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

The Waterboys have dropped the trippy video for their new single ‘Here We Go Again’ – the third taste from their forthcoming new album, All Souls Hill, out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl. The album […]

THE FEELING announce new album 'Loss. Hope. Love' & release new single ‘There Is No Music’
Gigs

THE FEELING announce new album ‘Loss. Hope. Love’ & release new single ‘There Is No Music’

March 24, 2022 XS Noize

Off the back of a stellar soundtrack for the smash musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, composed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Ivor Novello award-winning band The Feeling have released ‘There Is No Music’ – their first […]

beabadoobee announces a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October 2
Gigs

beabadoobee announces a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October

March 23, 2022 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee has announced a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part of a UK and Ireland 2022 tour. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st April […]

WILL LINLEY shares video for new single 'Wrong Time' - Watch Now
New Music

WILL LINLEY shares video for new single ‘Wrong Time’ – Watch Now

March 23, 2022 XS Noize

Today, 20-year-old South African songwriter and musician, Will Linley releases his new single “Wrong Time” via BMG. The track follows his 2021 debut single “miss me (when you’re gone)” which has garnered 10M+ global streams, over a million […]

Irish artist JACK DEVLIN releases video for new single 'Lies' - Watch Now
New Music

Irish artist JACK DEVLIN releases video for new single ‘Lies’ – Watch Now

March 23, 2022 XS Noize

Irish Indie newcomer Jack Devlin released his debut single ‘Lies’ on March 16th 2022. Jack Devlin has been an unstoppable feature in Northern Ireland during the pandemic – playing gigs when the venues will have […]

CHILD OF THE PARISH share uplifting new single 'Quiet Life' ahead of their new EP
Gigs

CHILD OF THE PARISH share uplifting new single ‘Quiet Life’ ahead of their new EP

March 23, 2022 XS Noize

Last year saw Child of the Parish achieve a whirlwind of critical acclaim for their exploratory mix of genres, blending modernist influences with fresh throwback touches to the ‘70s and ‘80s. They ended the year […]

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour 1
Gigs

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour

March 22, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler and The Snuts are confirmed as special guests on selected dates across their 2022 UK arena tour. Tickets are on sale now from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Upon release in March […]

EMERGE Music Festival announced for Boucher Playing Fields on 27th & 28th August 2022 1
Gigs

EMERGE Music Festival announced for Boucher Playing Fields on 27th & 28th August 2022

March 22, 2022 XS Noize

EMERGE Music Festival is a brand new annual two day multi-stage outdoor event brought to you by the teams behind the long-running Belfast club brand Shine & Belsonic Festival, taking place for the first time […]

New punk rock supergroup ULTRABOMB release new single ‘Star’
Gigs

New punk rock supergroup ULTRABOMB release new single ‘Star’

March 22, 2022 XS Noize

UltraBomb, the eagerly anticipated international supergroup, have now arrived bringing together three iconic musicians from the cream of punk rock. On bass is the legend that is Greg Norton, once the driving force behind one […]

Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys join forces for new single 'Purple Zone' 1
New Music

Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys join forces for new single ‘Purple Zone’

March 22, 2022 XS Noize

Having closed 2021 with a critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour, Soft Cell today take another big step towards the May 6th release of their eagerly anticipated fifth studio album ‘*Happiness Not Included’ by sharing the […]

FONTAINES D.C. announces UK & Ireland Tour this November & December 2022
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. announces UK & Ireland Tour this November & December 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Singular artists proudly present Fontaines D.C. Irish and UK National Tour 2022. Taking place in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Derry, and Belfast this November and December 2022. Last month, Fontaines D.C. released a second track from […]

GEORGE COSBY shares the video for new single ‘Lonely Heartbeats’ - Watch Now
Gigs

GEORGE COSBY shares the video for new single ‘Lonely Heartbeats’ – Watch Now

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Narrating the bliss and brittleness of romantic turbulence through a soundtrack of cultured pop, George Cosby is emerging as an artist with his own distinct style. That broad appeal has been supported with a Radio […]

CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin
Gigs

CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Clannad is celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the exciting announcement of a farewell Dublin show date in 3Arena Dublin, Friday 9th December 2022. Proudly presented by Singular Artists. Speaking about the upcoming Dublin […]

MACHINE GUN KELLY brings his 'Mainstream Sellout Tour' to Dublin’s 3Arena on 9th October 2022
Gigs

MACHINE GUN KELLY brings his ‘Mainstream Sellout Tour’ to Dublin’s 3Arena on 9th October 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Machine Gun Kelly has announced his international Mainstream Sellout Tour. The multi-platinum selling artist’s first-ever arena tour will also feature a special hometown stadium performance in Cleveland, OH at FirstEnergy Stadium, the largest venue […]

FUTURE ISLANDS announce new UK & European tour dates
Gigs

FUTURE ISLANDS announce new UK & European tour dates

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their first UK tour since 2018, Future Islands have announced further headline shows for this Autumn. The Baltimore quartet of Gerrit Welmers, Michael Lowry, Samuel T. Herring and William Cashion will continue their […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce summer show at Dublin's 3 Arena on Friday 1st July 2022
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce summer show at Dublin’s 3 Arena on Friday 1st July 2022

March 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following their sensational sold-out shows at St Anne’s Park, Malahide Castle and the RDS, Nile Rodgers & CHIC make a highly anticipated return to Dublin this summer. The legendary band is bringing their spectacular live […]

JAMES BLUNT teams up with JASON ZHANG for a special collaborative version of the sensational single 'Adrenaline'
New Music

JAMES BLUNT teams up with JASON ZHANG for a special collaborative version of the sensational single ‘Adrenaline’

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

British icon James Blunt has teamed up with Jason Zhang, one of China’s most accomplished music stars, for a special collaborative version of the sensational single “Adrenaline” – released via Warner Music Group. This special […]

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