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          Razorlight Announce Belfast Show For ‘Razorlight’ 20th Anniversary Tour

          June 12, 2026

          Razorlight will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, as part of their Razorlight 20th anniversary tour. The UK and Ireland dates will celebrate 20 years since the release of the band’s […]

          Makeshift Art Bar
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          Belfast Quartet Makeshift Art Bar Share New Single ‘Discipline’

          June 11, 2026

          Belfast quartet Makeshift Art Bar have shared their new single “Discipline,” the second track to be taken from their forthcoming Marionette EP, out June 26 via Heist or Hit. The track follows April’s EP lead […]

          Spiritualized
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          Spiritualized Announce Rare Acoustic Mainlines UK Shows For December

          June 11, 2026

          Spiritualized have announced four rare Acoustic Mainlines shows in the UK this December, marking the 20th anniversary of their first-ever acoustic performances. The Acoustic Mainlines shows were originally conceived around the time of the making […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          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 […]

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STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single 'Stupid'
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STONE announce new UK tour dates alongside new single ‘Stupid’

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

STONE share a new single ‘Stupid’ today, another fierce and roguish offering from the rising Liverpool four-piece, accompanied by an appropriately chaotic music video. STONE have already sold out their debut national headline tour set […]

WOLF ALICE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September 2022 1
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BRITs 2022 Group Of The Year winners WOLF ALICE to play headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 1st September

February 9, 2022 XS Noize

Wolf Alice beat strong competition from Coldplay, Little Mix, D-Block Europe and London Grammar to win Group Of The Year, at last nights BRIT Awards 2022. Due to demand, Wolf Alice will play a headline […]

THE BRIT AWARDS with Mastercard announce their first ever NFT Collection with Serenade to celebrate the winners of The BRIT Awards 2022
Gigs

THE BRIT AWARDS with Mastercard announce their first ever NFT Collection with Serenade to celebrate the winners of The BRIT Awards 2022

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

The BRIT Awards with Mastercard, in partnership with eco-friendly NFT platform Serenade, have announced their first ever NFT collection to celebrate the 2022 award winners, following the ceremony on Tuesday 8th February at The O2 arena in […]

Metallica's KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP 'Portals' out April 23rd 1
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Metallica’s KIRK HAMMETT announces debut solo EP ‘Portals’ out April 23rd

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Kirk Hammett of Metallica makes his solo debut with Portals, a four-song instrumental EP to be released April 23, 2022, via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day Exclusive […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN announce new album 'Headful Of Sugar' - Watch video for first single 'Who Put You Up to This?' 1
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SUNFLOWER BEAN announce new album ‘Headful Of Sugar’ – Watch video for first single ‘Who Put You Up to This?’

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean – vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they) – announce that their long-awaited third album Headful of Sugar will be […]

WINGS OF DESIRE release soaring new single 'Perfect World'
New Music

WINGS OF DESIRE release soaring new single ‘Perfect World’

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Wings of Desire release new single ‘Perfect World’ today via WMD Recordings, following acclaimed 2021 EPs ‘Amun-Ra’ and ‘End of An Age’. Operating at the intersection between pensive reflection and brash catharsis, Wings of Desire’s […]

VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Van Morrison is pleased to announce two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 06th 2022. Born in 1945, Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s collection of blues, country and […]

COLDPLAY and SELENA GOMEZ premiere the video for 'Let Somebody Go'
Gigs

COLDPLAY and SELENA GOMEZ premiere the video for ‘Let Somebody Go’

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the video for Let Somebody Go, their heart-wrenching new single with Grammy-nominated singer Selena Gomez. The stunning, Escher-inspired video was directed by Dave Meyers and co-conceived / choreographed by Yoann Bourgeois. Let […]

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J release new track THE ACTOR
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The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J release new track THE ACTOR

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping alt-J have released their new track THE ACTOR, the final song to be released in advance of their forthcoming album THE DREAM, set for release on 11 February via Infectious Music […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 1
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Following his two SOLD OUT concerts at Ormeau Park in 2021, Dermot Kennedy is pleased to announce a return to Belsonic on Thursday 23rd June 2022 due to phenomenal demand. Dermot Kennedy is one of […]

THE FLORENTINAS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 4th March 2022
Gigs

THE FLORENTINAS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 4th March 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas have announced a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club on Friday 04th March 2022, the show announce follows the release of their new single ‘It’s not in Vain’. The […]

JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022
Gigs

JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental folk artist Joshua Burnside is something of an anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft strives towards an aesthetic as much as visual […]

JAMES BLUNT delivers comedy perfection in video for new single ‘Adrenaline’
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT delivers comedy perfection in video for new single ‘Adrenaline’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

After releasing the brilliant ‘Adrenaline’, one of four brand new offerings from his current greatest hits album, ‘The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’ – James Blunt today drops the hilarious official music video that sees […]

THURSTON MOORE to release instrumental album 'Screen Time' via Southern Lord 1
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THURSTON MOORE to release instrumental album ‘Screen Time’ via Southern Lord

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Screen Time is a series of instrumental guitar pieces recorded during the summer of 2020 as the world confronted the pandemic shutdown and as the people of good conscious stood up against the oppression of […]

REEF release double A-side single 'Wolfman' / 'Right On' - Listen Now
Gigs

REEF release double A-side single ‘Wolfman’ / ‘Right On’ – Listen Now

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Glastonbury rockers REEF have released their new double A-side single ‘Wolfman’ / ‘Right On’, with both tracks taken from their eagerly anticipated new album Shoot Me Your Ace, which will be released on April 15th. […]

Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS release new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’
New Music

Bangor four-piece THE FLORENTINAS release new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

The Florentinas have released their new single ‘It’s Not In Vain’, today, February 4th 2022. The Bangor four-piece released their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ in October 2021 and earned key media support across Ireland, followed by […]

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’
New Music

West Cork alt-rock band FIRST CLASS & COACH release video for new single ‘My OH My’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees the release of ‘My OH My’ the latest offering from West Cork alt-rock band ‘First Class & Coach’ and their first since teaming up with Cork independent label FIFA Records. ‘My Oh My’ […]

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK share video for their brand new single ‘Run Out Of Love’
New Music

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK share video for their brand new single ‘Run Out Of Love’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK were greeted with a wave of tastemaker attention for their colossal debut single ‘Bullet’ and their ‘No Sleep’ EP. Then they retreated as they immersed themselves in carefully identifying and […]

LIAM GALLAGHER reveals 'Everything’s Electric' the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’
Gigs

LIAM GALLAGHER reveals ‘Everything’s Electric’ the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher again amplifies anticipation for the May 27th release of his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ with the release of its first single ‘Everything’s Electric’. Liam is set to give the song its […]

SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’
Gigs

SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Taken from latest album A Matter of Life & Love, a record all about the greatest things in life, this track lends a tender tribute to the newest addition to the Skinny gang. Introducing Bonny […]

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