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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
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          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

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        • 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
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          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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COURTNEY BARNETT announces brand new album 'THINGS TAKE TIME, TAKE TIME' - out 12 November
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COURTNEY BARNETT announces brand new album ‘THINGS TAKE TIME, TAKE TIME’ – out 12 November

July 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Courtney Barnett announces her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time. Set to drop November 12th on Marathon Artists, the album is a finely woven collage of snapshots recorded at a time of […]

REBEKAH FITCH shares new single “Goodbye” - Listen Now
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REBEKAH FITCH shares new single “Goodbye” – Listen Now

July 9, 2021 XS Noize

Live at Snap Studios, London, Rebekah’s new single ‘Goodbye’ is a song that perfectly captures the struggle to express the true weight of a permanent goodbye between two cherished people – what our heart is […]

CONOR MARCUS releases new single 'Love You Again' - Listen Now!
New Music

CONOR MARCUS releases new single ‘Love You Again’ – Listen Now!

July 9, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from his success on ITV’s The Voice Kids UK, one of Ireland’s rising artists Conor Marcus is pleased to announce a his new single ‘Love You Again’ and a headline show at the Oh […]

KEANE to play concert at the Hop Farm, Kent on 19 June 2022
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KEANE to play concert at the Hop Farm, Kent on 19 June 2022

July 8, 2021 XS Noize

After a six-year hiatus, Keane made a long-overdue return with their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect; and a triumphant sold-out UK tour. The release of ‘Cause and Effect’ followed on from a succession of […]

SAM FENDER announces new album 'Seventeen Going Under' set for 8th October release
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SAM FENDER announces new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ set for 8th October release

July 8, 2021 XS Noize

Sam Fender is very pleased to announce details of his second album, Seventeen Going Under. It is released on the 8th of October through Polydor Records. It was recorded in North Shields and produced with […]

The mysterious DJ and producer CLAPTONE announces his new and forthcoming third studio album, Closer
New Music

The mysterious DJ and producer CLAPTONE announces his new and forthcoming third studio album, Closer

July 8, 2021 XS Noize

Claptone, the mysterious DJ and producer announces his new and forthcoming third studio album, Closer. Set for release on Nov 12th via Different Recordings / PIAS, the album will feature a string of collaborators and […]

THE BOO RADLEYS return with their first new music in 23 years - Listen to 'A Full Syringe And Memories Of You'
New Music

THE BOO RADLEYS return with their first new music in 23 years – Listen to ‘A Full Syringe And Memories Of You’

July 8, 2021 XS Noize

Critically-adored sonic explorers, The Boo Radleys return with their first new music in over two decades, releasing the dark beauty of A Full Syringe And Memories Of You. Originally immersed in the category of cult […]

THE OFFSPRING release video for new single 'This Is Not Utopia' - Watch Now! 1
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THE OFFSPRING release video for new single ‘This Is Not Utopia’ – Watch Now!

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of rock music’s best-selling bands of all time, The Offspring, debuted the accompanying music video for their recently released track “This Is Not Utopia” off their chart-topping tenth studio album Let […]

ATOMIC KITTEN release reimagined version of their classic hit ‘Whole Again’ with a Euro’s twist for England fans
New Music

ATOMIC KITTEN release reimagined version of their classic hit ‘Whole Again’ with a Euro’s twist for England fans

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

ATOMIC KITTEN today release reimagined version of their classic hit ‘Whole Again’ with a Euro’s 2020 twist for England fans. The classic 2001 hit has been used by fans as a reimagined anthem and ode […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a second headline show at Belsonic on Saturday 18th September 2021
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces a second headline show at Belsonic on Saturday 18th September 2021

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy is pleased to announce a second headline show on Saturday 18th September 2021. Dermot Kennedy is one of […]

TOM JONES announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021
Gigs

TOM JONES announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

Welsh singing Icon Sir Tom Jones is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021. Sir Tom Jones has over 100 million record […]

SOMEWHERE International Music Festival will return in 2022
Gigs

SOMEWHERE International Music Festival will return in 2022

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

SOMEWHERE, which launched in Tokyo in April 2019, with performances from Phoenix, JUSTICE, Carl Barât, Friendly Fires and Basement Jaxx, took up residence at London’s Hackney Empire in September 2019 with critically acclaimed shows headlined […]

ROYAL BLOOD announce four intimate UK summer 2021 headline shows
Gigs

ROYAL BLOOD announce four intimate UK summer 2021 headline shows

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

The wait is almost over. Having last played a full UK show at the Leeds Festival in August 2019, Royal Blood today make up for lost time as they announce details of four special intimate […]

ENTER SHIKARI to release live film ‘Live At Vada’ on 16th July & announce warm up shows
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ENTER SHIKARI to release live film ‘Live At Vada’ on 16th July & announce warm up shows

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

Enter Shikari will release a film ‘Live At Vada’ on 16th July, filmed recently at Vada Studios (the location of a lot of the tracking for ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’), and directed […]

DAMON ALBARN shares new track 'Polaris' from forthcoming album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows'
Gigs

DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘Polaris’ from forthcoming album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

Polaris, the lead track and accompanying live performance film from Damon Albarn’s forthcoming new album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows, is released today. Polaris follows the earlier release of the haunting […]

CONOR MARCUS announces headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 25th November 2021 1
Gigs

CONOR MARCUS announces headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 25th November 2021

July 6, 2021 XS Noize

Fresh from his success on ITV’s The Voice Kids UK, one of Ireland’s rising artists Conor Marcus is pleased to announce a headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 25th November 2021. […]

MILBURN announce 15th anniversary UK tour for 2021 1
Gigs

MILBURN announce 15th anniversary UK tour for 2021

July 5, 2021 XS Noize

To celebrate its 15th Anniversary, the band are set to release 1000 special edition double LPs of their seminal debut album ‘Well Well Well’ – a record which has never before been pressed on vinyl. […]

SAINT PHNX bring you to their 'Happy Place' with video for new single - Watch Now!
New Music

SAINT PHNX bring you to their ‘Happy Place’ with video for new single – Watch Now!

July 5, 2021 XS Noize

Atlantic Records has announced the resounding label debut single from acclaimed Glasgow, Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX. A touching ode to their late father, “Happy Place” is available now. The song arrives alongside an […]

AMY MACDONALD reveals her version of the 4 Non-Blondes classic 'What's Up?'
Gigs

AMY MACDONALD reveals her version of the 4 Non-Blondes classic ‘What’s Up?’

July 5, 2021 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald today reveals her version of the 4 Non-Blondes classic ‘What’s Up?’, which she has released as an Amazon Original and is accompanied by a black-and-white performance video.  While the original song was first […]

JEREMY PIVEN announces An Evening of Stand-up Comedy [Live] At Ulster Hall, Belfast 18th October 2021 1
Gigs

JEREMY PIVEN announces An Evening of Stand-up Comedy [Live] At Ulster Hall, Belfast 18th October 2021

July 5, 2021 XS Noize

Golden Globe & Emmy Award-winning Actor Jeremy Piven, best known for his role as “ARI” on the hit series Entourage & HARRY GORDON SELFRIDGE in the critically acclaimed series Mr. Selfridge will be making his […]

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