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        • Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

          Duran Duran
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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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: 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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          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. […]

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NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ - Listen Now
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NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

New Pagans are back with new single ‘Admire’, a peculiar love song about sticking around for someone after the spark of newness has gone. Admire began as a series of late-night scribbles, Lyndsey was thinking […]

Galway's EOIN DOLAN releases 'Superior Fiction' single - Listen Now
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Galway’s EOIN DOLAN releases ‘Superior Fiction’ single – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Eoin Dolan is a songwriter and producer from Galway, a seaside town on the west coast of Ireland. His music combines sublime and sometimes heartbreaking melody with lush instrumentation and a classic songwriting finesse to […]

OCTOBER DRIFT share video for 'Oh The Silence' - Watch Now
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OCTOBER DRIFT share video for ‘Oh The Silence’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have shared the video for their new single, ‘Oh the Silence’, the latest track to be taken from their debut album, Forever Whatever, out now via Physical Education Records. The video is powerfully […]

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021
New Music

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

As a prelude to The Alarm’s Sigma UK tour shows next month in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, Mike Peters and The Alarm are proud to today announce a unique 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to […]

BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film
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BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released her latest song, No Time To Die, the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film. The song was produced by her brother; […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay - Everyday Life
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COLDPLAY Premiere Video for ‘CRY CRY CRY’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released the video for Cry Cry Cry, from their critically-lauded new album Everyday Life. The video was filmed in London’s Rivoli Ballroom and was directed by Dakota Johnson and Cory Bailey, with […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
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UK Music Urges Ministers To Give Music Industry A Bigger Voice To Help Bring More Music Fans to Northern Ireland

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

UK Music Acting CEO Tom Kiehl calls on ministers in Northern Ireland to back plans for a new body to help boost the industry and encourage more visitors. In a keynote speech at Output Belfast […]

Celebrated producer JACKNIFE LEE announces new album 1
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Celebrated producer JACKNIFE LEE announces new album

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Producer Jacknife Lee (The Killers, Regina Spektor, U2, R.E.M., Empire Of The Sun, Jack Garratt, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Snow Patrol) is today sharing news of his latest project – the first under his own […]

THE CORONAS Release video for brand new single 'Haunted' - Watch Now
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THE CORONAS Release video for brand new single ‘Haunted’ – Watch Now

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been eight months since The Coronas last released new music, and to say that the band have been busy since then is a bit of an understatement. They’ve headlined their own travelling festival, performed […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new single 'One Day' ahead of UK headline tour 2
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THE SHERLOCKS release new single ‘One Day’ ahead of UK headline tour

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Sherlocks will release track ‘One Day’, taken from second album ‘Under Your Sky’ which is out now on Infectious Music and received some excellent critical reviews. ‘One Day’ is a modern love song. It […]

RONAN KEATING Announces headline Belfast show at Botanic Gardens on Friday 5th June
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RONAN KEATING Announces headline Belfast show at Botanic Gardens on Friday 5th June

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Exactly 20 years after the release of his self-titled, debut solo (& No.1) album, RONAN KEATING has announced a summer tour that will include a Show in Belfast playing Live At Botanic Gardens on Friday […]

TIM BURGESS announces new solo album 'I Love The New Sky' out 22nd May 1
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TIM BURGESS announces new solo album ‘I Love The New Sky’ out 22nd May

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Tim Burgess has announced news of his new solo album I Love The New Sky released 22nd May via Bella Union. To celebrate the occasion Burgess has shared a fiendishly brilliant video for lead track […]

TEARS FOR FEARS announce 35th anniversary 'Songs From The Big Chair' reissue 1
New Music

TEARS FOR FEARS announce 35th anniversary ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ reissue

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Spring 2020 sees the 35th anniversary of Tears For Fears iconic ten million-selling album Songs From The Big Chair. The 35th celebrations will include the broadcast of a ‘Classic Album’ documentary on BBC 4 on […]

Irelands Rising Star LYRA Announces Headline Belfast Show
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Irelands Rising Star LYRA Announces Headline Belfast Show

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Following her Custom House Square Jess Glynne support in 2019, Ireland’s rising star, Lyra is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday, April 18th 2020. Having just performed […]

ULTRAÍSTA share ‘Anybody’ from their first new album in eight years
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ULTRAÍSTA share ‘Anybody’ from their first new album in eight years

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta have shared a new track from their first new album in eight years – ‘Sister’ – out March 13th on Partisan Records. “Anybody” weaves an orchestra through the band’s sophisticated, enthralling, electronic pop sound, […]

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad' 1
Gigs

THE TWANG Announce acoustic tour for 2020

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

Refreshed from a mammoth UK tour with Shed Seven and following the success ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad!’ the latest long-player, The Twang are venturing out across the country yet again for these special shows. […]

SLEEPER & THE BLUETONES Announce Co-Headline 2020 Tour
Gigs

SLEEPER & THE BLUETONES Announce Co-Headline 2020 Tour

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

90’s Britpop legends Sleeper and The Bluetones head out on a co-headlining tour in August/September 2020. They will take turns to headline, with an evening filled with classic indie-pop smashes. Both bands will be playing […]

CIRCA WAVES Unveil Video For ‘Sad Happy’ - Watch Now 1
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CIRCA WAVES Unveil Video For ‘Sad Happy’ – Watch Now

February 11, 2020 XS Noize

Circa Waves today unveil the video for ‘Sad Happy’, the eponymous first single from the ‘Sad’ side of their album forthcoming album ‘Sad Happy’ (released on 13th March). A banging, soulful track that drives along […]

Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN & THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE Return To Prog On New Album “The Red Planet” 1
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Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN & THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE Return To Prog On New Album “The Red Planet”

February 11, 2020 XS Noize

Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble Return To Prog On New Album “The Red Planet” Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble will be releasing “The Red Planet” on April […]

Belfast-based rockers MASK release belting new live album 'Rock, Drop & Roll'
New Music

Belfast-based rockers MASK release belting new live album ‘Rock, Drop & Roll’

February 11, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast-based rockers MASK are back, firing on all cylinders with a belting new live album in tow. Fuelled by ferocious guitar sounds and infectious sing-alongs, the band (fronted by songsmith ‘H’) performed to an audience […]

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