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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

          Keane
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          Keane Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Under The Iron Sea’

          June 22, 2026

          Keane will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second album, Under The Iron Sea, with a newly remastered and expanded reissue, released on July 24 via UMR/Island. The release follows the band’s successful 2024 anniversary […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          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 […]

        • 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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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          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. […]

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COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album 2
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COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Colin Macleod lives an intriguing dual existence. His 2018 debut album ‘Bloodlines’ earned widespread critical acclaim, leading to shows with Roger Waters and Robert Plant as well as a performance on The Late Late Show […]

CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates
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CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

It’s time for the marauding performance punks from the slopes of the Pennines to travel the UK once more, as CABBAGE announce tour dates for May 2021, stomping across stages in belated support of their […]

THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna
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THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Nix, a loose collection of uniquely talented musicians corralled together by Nick McCarthy (ex Franz Ferdinand) and Seb Kellig around their Sausage Studio in east London have today shared the video for The Drop. […]

THE CRIBS share 'I Don't Know Who I Am' feat. LEE RANALDO
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THE CRIBS share ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’ feat. LEE RANALDO

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared the video to I Don’t Know Who I Am, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, […]

FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album 'Shore' and accompanying film
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FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album ‘Shore’ and accompanying film

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Fleet Foxes announced their fourth album Shore, which will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, at 13:31 universal coordinated time, the autumnal equinox. The album will be accompanied by a 55-minute Super 16mm companion art […]

NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ – Watch Now

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast band New Pagans have released the video for their latest single ‘Yellow Room’, which was also Steve Lamacq’s ‘Record Of The Week’ on BBC 6 Music. The video was directed by bassist Claire Miskimmin […]

JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021 1
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JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

US Rock Trio Johnathan Jackson + Enation are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Last week saw the release of their new single “She Drove A […]

OCTOBER DRIFT announce new acoustic EP 'Naked' out on November 6th
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OCTOBER DRIFT announce new acoustic EP ‘Naked’ out on November 6th

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have announced their new acoustic EP, Naked, out on November 6th via Physical Education Records. The band have also shared ‘Like The Snow We Fall’, the first single to be taken from the […]

KATIE MELUA shares video for ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ - Watch Now
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KATIE MELUA shares video for ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ – Watch Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following its world exclusive play on Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show, Katie Melua releases ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ from the forthcoming Album No. 8 – due for release on October 16th via BMG. “If […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following her much-loved Instagram Live Kitchen Discos during the Covid-19 lockdown, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced the release of one of the most popular songs from her virtual live set, with her version of the classic […]

GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ - Listen Now
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GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ – Listen Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Since signing to Atlantic Records and Universal Publishing in 2001, Bristol singer-songwriter Gavin Thorpe has written and recorded 5 albums, as well as performing, recording and co-writing with other artists. Gavin’s new single ‘From Now […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
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IAN BROWN shares new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the Covid-19 pandemic – Listen Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown today has unveiled a brand new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the current Covid-19 pandemic. Listen below: Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for May 2021. […]

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘The Hudson’ - Watch Now
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AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘The Hudson’ – Watch Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald builds towards the October 30th release of her eagerly anticipated new album ‘The Human Demands’ by sharing the official video for lead single ‘The Hudson’. ‘The Hudson’ received a world exclusive play on […]

DEFTONES release video for 'Genesis' taken from the new album 'Ohms' out September 25th 1
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DEFTONES release video for ‘Genesis’ taken from the new album ‘Ohms’ out September 25th

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their eagerly awaited album Ohms – arriving on September 25th 2020 on Reprise / Warner Records – with its title track and video last month, Grammy Award-winning, lauded band Deftones have […]

PILLOW QUEENS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for 2021
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PILLOW QUEENS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for 2021

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Pillow Queens are delighted to announce two Irish shows next year to celebrate their debut album ‘In Waiting’ which is due out 25th September 2020. They will perform at The Button Factory Dublin, Friday, 26th […]

GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December
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GORILLAZ announce SONG MACHINE LIVE coming on 12th and 13th December

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Coming on 12th and 13th December, SONG MACHINE LIVE sees Gorillaz first live performance since 2018 broadcast live around the world with three shows across three time zones through the magic of LIVENow. The biggest […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares 'Moment In The Sun' their first new song & video of 2020
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SUNFLOWER BEAN shares ‘Moment In The Sun’ their first new song & video of 2020

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber—released their sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue in 2018, which skyrocketed to the UK’s Top 40, and quickly followed it with 2019’s King of the […]

ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021
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ELDERBROOK announces headline show for 2021

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Singular Artists proudly presents Elderbrook live at Whelan’s, 5th March 2021. Tickets available from Tickets.ie on sale tomorrow at 10 AM. A live phenomenon, classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer/songwriter Elderbrook has a knack for creating […]

AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s 'Running Up That Hill' - Listen Now
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AERIAL EAST shares cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ – Listen Now

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, new Partisan Records signing AERIAL EAST has shared her gorgeously exposed cover of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”. With equal parts reverie and intention, her version of the classic track showcases the unvarnished […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for 'Stranded' - Watch Now 3
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EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM unveil video for ‘Stranded’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the recent release of their long-awaited and widely acclaimed debut album No Sound Ever Dies, Emperor of Ice Cream has unveiled a new video for their album track ‘Stranded’. The video is […]

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