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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

          Razorlight
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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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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: 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 […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

        • 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
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          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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        • 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
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          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
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          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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CORMAC NEESON releases brand new track 'Precious Cargo' - Watch Video
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CORMAC NEESON releases brand new track ‘Precious Cargo’ – Watch Video

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson, the fearless lead singer of Irish rock act The Answer and performer,  singer-songwriter in his own right, releases a brand new atmospheric mood single that showcases his prodigious talent as a versatile composer […]

NICK RHODES of DURAN DURAN & WENDY BEVAN release third album - ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’ 2
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NICK RHODES of DURAN DURAN & WENDY BEVAN release third album – ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and British artist and singer/violinist Wendy Bevan will release the third instalment of their four-part ASTRONOMIA project ‘ASTRONOMIA III: heaven and hell in the serpent’s tail’ via Tape Modern, available […]

RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single 'If You Say The Word' 2
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RADIOHEAD reveal the brand new video for their recently released single ‘If You Say The Word’

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead have today revealed the brand-new video for their recently released single If You Say The Word. The video is directed by Norwegian director Kaspar Häggström (Kelly Lee Owens). If You Say The Word is […]

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th
New Music

NIRVANA: Nevermind 30th Anniversary Editions to be released on November 12th

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

The September 24, 1991 release of Nirvana’s Nevermind touched off a seismic shift in global youth culture. Rising to #1 worldwide over the next few months, its impact would elevate Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and […]

TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022
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TEDDY SWIMS announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Feb 6th 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the long-awaited and critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Unlearning’, Atlanta native TEDDY SWIMS is announcing his first ever European headline tour. The mammoth 56 date TOUGH LOVE WORLD TOUR kicks off […]

DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven - Watch Video 1
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DAVID HOLMES shares new single “Hope Is the Last Thing to Die” featuring Violet Raven – Watch Video

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Producer, composer, and Unloved-founder David Holmes today releases a new single, “Hope Is the Last Thing To Die” featuring up and coming vocalist Raven Violet. With lyrics in both French and English, the track calls […]

ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour
Gigs

ARCHITECTS announce October 2021 headline tour

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS can today announce an incredibly intimate set of headline shows for October 2021. These will go on general sale Saturday 25th September at 10 am, and the full list of shows are below: ARCHITECTS […]

KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022
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KINGS OF LEON announce Belfast & Dublin shows for June 2022

September 23, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, Kings of Leon will play Dublin […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Royal Morning Blue' - Listen Now
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Royal Morning Blue’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Royal Morning Blue is out today. The latest track from Damon Albarn’s new solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows was written and recorded in Iceland. Directly inspired by the view […]

BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022
Gigs

BABYBIRD reveals a string of UK tour dates to take place in February 2022

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

It’s been twenty-five years since BABYBIRD unleashed his acclaimed album ‘Ugly Beautiful’. Yet, the poignancy that runs throughout the album remains as modern as ever. Here’s a brief recap: Five Lo-fi albums came out in […]

ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ - Listen Now
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ALABAMA 3 return to The Sopranos & share new track ‘Petronella Says’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Recorded in Lockdown last year with producer Cam Blackwood (George Ezra, Jack Savoretti, Tom Walker, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes) the highly anticipated new Alabama 3 album Step 13 is out this Friday via Submarine […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO releases new single ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ feat: Bring Me The Horizon

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has today released the third single off his highly anticipated album The Atlas Underground Fire. The single, ‘Let’s Get The Party Started’ featuring Bring Me […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases video for new acoustic version of ‘This Thing Called Life’

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

There has been a huge public interest in the return of Richard Ashcroft with his upcoming acoustic shows. All three London dates have sold out long in advance, while his arena show in Liverpool will […]

JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL 1
Gigs

JAMES announce major outdoor headline show for summer 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following their blistering performance at the Isle of Wight Festival, JAMES have announced a major outdoor headline show for the summer of 2022 at MANCHESTER CASTLEFIELD BOWL. The date, SATURDAY 2 JULY, marks 30 years […]

EELS Announce new album 'Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour - Hear new song 'Good Night On Earth'
Gigs

EELS Announce new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour – Hear new song ‘Good Night On Earth’

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

EELS will release their fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft on January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records. Listen to the song “Good Night On Earth” BELOW. EELS leader Mark Oliver Everett, […]

Singer-songwriter RORY NELLIS announces headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021
Gigs

Singer-songwriter RORY NELLIS announces headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

NI Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Rory Nellis is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Deer’s Head on Friday 12th November 2021. Rory will release his new single ‘Strange Behaviour’ on 7th October. Producing […]

Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021
Gigs

Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Four-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, Black Pumas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 03rd November 2021. Black Pumas released a deluxe edition of their self-titled […]

DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022 1
Gigs

DON McLEAN brings his 50th Anniversary AMERICAN PIE TOUR to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 7th October 2022

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Don McLean has announced he will bring his 50th Anniversary American Pie Tour to Dublin. The legendary singer-songwriter will play a fully-seated concert at 3Arena on Friday 7th October 2022 to commemorate the Day The […]

LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new single 'Hall Of Mirrors' - Watch Now
New Music

LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new single ‘Hall Of Mirrors’ – Watch Now

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Let’s Eat Grandma, the duo composed of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, are today excited to share their first single in three years. “Hall Of Mirrors”, out now via Transgressive, is […]

THE DARKNESS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022 1
New Music

THE DARKNESS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum British Rock band The Darkness are pleased to announce a return to Belfast Limelight 1 on 28th February 2022. Frontman/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist/producer Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor will release their […]

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