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        • The Amazons
          News

          The Amazons Announce 2026 ‘Epilogue’ Tour With Belfast Limelight Show

          May 15, 2026

          The Amazons are on the move. New single ‘Blood on the Bone’ is out now, and the Reading rock five-piece have announced a UK headline tour this September – with a new lineup which redefines […]

          Stella Lefty
          News

          Stella Lefty Releases New EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ Featuring Vincent Mason Collaboration “Something To Lose”

          May 15, 2026

          Continuing a monumental run, singer-songwriter Stella Lefty releases her new EP ‘Is This Heaven?’ featuring focus track “Something to Lose” with Vincent Mason, as well as singles “I Know I Know” and “Boston.”  ‘Is This […]

          The Strokes
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          The Strokes Return with New Single ‘Falling Out of Love’ from Upcoming Album ‘Reality Awaits’

          May 13, 2026

          The Strokes unveil the new single “Falling out of Love” from their upcoming album Reality Awaits today.  The band will premiere the song tomorrow night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, one of the […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • 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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
        • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

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Labrinth
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Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

November 20, 2025 XS Noize

Visionary artist, producer, and composer Labrinth returns with “IMPLOSION,” a pulse-racing new single that marks the next chapter of his upcoming album, Cosmic Opera: Act I, arriving January 30 via Columbia Records. A thunderous blend […]

Lily Allen
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Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

November 20, 2025 XS Noize

The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

KillerStar
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KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

November 19, 2025 XS Noize

After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

Ocean Colour Scene
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Ocean Colour Scene’s Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary Tour hits Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 14 November 2026

November 19, 2025 XS Noize

Indie-Rock Legends Ocean Colour Scene Announce Major Irish & UK Tour for 2026 Celebrating 30 Years of Moseley Shoals Ocean Colour Scene will bring the anniversary tour to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Saturday 14 November […]

The Maccabees
News

The Maccabees Return: Major Outdoor UK Summer Shows Announced for 2026

November 19, 2025 XS Noize

The Maccabees’ eagerly anticipated return felt more like a euphoric reunion between long-lost friends rather than a band reuniting for a second chance. Headlining All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, the band’s sheer joy […]

The Divine Comedy
News

The Divine Comedy Close a Triumphant Year with Festive New Single ‘All the Pretty Lights’

November 18, 2025 XS Noize

Following the chart success of their recent album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon,’ a sold-out UK tour and an appearance on BBC’s ‘Later…with Jools Holland’, The Divine Comedy round off a tremendous year with an appropriately festive […]

IDLES
News

IDLES announce biggest ever Belfast show — Custom House Square, 26 August 2026

November 18, 2025 XS Noize

Multi Grammy-nominated UK rock band IDLES are pleased to announce a return to Belfast for their biggest NI show to date on Wednesday 26th August at Custom House Square, with guests CHALK. Formed in Bristol […]

Howl
News

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Set to Release 20th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set Of Their Seminal Album ‘Howl’

November 18, 2025 XS Noize

Originally released in 2005, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s 3rd album, ‘Howl’, was an unexpected curveball from the band’s previous releases. Gone was the guitar-driven, reverb-and-white-noise that characterised their sound, and they embraced folk, blues, and […]

Florence Road
News

Florence Road have today announced their biggest UK tour yet for May 2026

November 17, 2025 XS Noize

Florence Road have today announced their biggest UK tour yet for May 2026, a 7-date run that begins in Glasgow on 13th May, finishing at London’s KOKO on 21st May. Tickets go on sale at […]

Joshua Burnside
News

Joshua Burnside announces new album “It’s Not Going to Be Okay” and unveils haunting new single and video “Moon High.”

November 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Joshua Burnside announces his new album, It’s Not Going to be Okay and shares his latest single and video, “Moon High,” an arresting and poignant cut from one of modern folk music’s essential artists. […]

Kings of Leon
News

Kings of Leon return to Belfast as Belsonic 2026 headliners

November 14, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band Kings of Leon will headline Belsonic at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Monday, 29th June 2026. Recognized as one of the world’s biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years, […]

Kula Shaker
News

Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

November 12, 2025 XS Noize

Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

Sananda Maitreya
News

Sananda Maitreya announces ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’ — a 4-LP box set celebrating his first four groundbreaking albums (1987–1995)

November 10, 2025 XS Noize

Sananda Maitreya proudly announces “JUVENILIA : The Columbia Years”, a meticulously curated 4-LP box set bringing together his first four groundbreaking albums, originally released between 1987 and 1995 Introducing the Hardline, Neither Fish Nor Flesh, Symphony or Damn, […]

Emily Fern
News

Emily Fern releases ‘Christmas Dream’ — recorded at Abbey Road with the London Symphony Orchestra, Bez & Orbital’s Phil Hartnoll

November 10, 2025 XS Noize

We all know and love ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘Fairytale of New York’, but when did we last see a new festive favourite join those all-time greats? 2025 sees […]

Scouting For Girls
News

Scouting For Girls Return With New Album “These Are The Good Days” — Out March 27th

November 10, 2025 XS Noize

The chart-topping, multi-Platinum selling Scouting For Girls will release their new album ‘These Are The Good Days’ on March 27th 2026 – a record which they today preview by sharing its title track and lead […]

Kings of Leon
News

Kings of Leon return with EP #2 — their first self-produced release in over two decades

November 7, 2025 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are back with their first EP in over two decades. Simply named EP #2, the four-track project marks the band’s first independent release on their own label, Love Tap […]

Robbie Williams
News

Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

November 6, 2025 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today (6th Nov) released the video for his track ‘Pretty Face’. Inspired by the groundbreaking 90s show ‘The Word’, the film is directed by Charlie Lightening and sees Robbie in his trademark […]

CABARET VOLTAIRE
News

Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

November 5, 2025 XS Noize

Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

ROSE BETTS
News

Viral Singer-Songwriter Rose Betts Announces Irish Eyes Tour — Belfast Limelight 2 Show Set for January 22, 2026

November 5, 2025 XS Noize

Rose Betts is an English singer-songwriter. She came to attention with viral TikTok hits “Driving Myself Home” in 2022, and “Irish Eyes” in 2023. In 2021, she produced and performed a cover of Tim Buckley’s “Song to […]

Roland Gift
News

Roland Gift – The Iconic Voice of Fine Young Cannibals – Returns with New Christmas Song ‘Everybody Knows It’s Christmas’

November 5, 2025 XS Noize

With Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift released catalogue of ‘80s classics – ‘She Drives Me Crazy’, ‘Good Thing’, ‘Johnny Come Home’ and more – which made them chart-topping stars on both sides of the Atlantic, resulting in over 5 million sales, two BRIT Awards, an Ivor Novello, […]

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