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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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        • Album Reviews

          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. […]

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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
          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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BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
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BLOSSOMS reveal video for their new single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’ – Watch Now

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single If You Think This Is Real Life and its accompanying video. The video was directed by Michael Holyk, who has worked with the likes of Jake Bugg and […]

CAMELPHAT Announce their largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square, Friday 28th August
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CAMELPHAT Announce their largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square, Friday 28th August

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT show at the infamous Belfast City Centre warehouse venue; The Telegraph Building in 2019, Camelphat return with the duo’s largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday […]

THE STRANGLERS Announce Final Full UK Tour 2020
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THE STRANGLERS Announce Final Full UK Tour 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most exciting, credible and influential British groups, The Stranglers have announced an extensive full production UK tour in October and November 2020 and have confirmed that this will be the last […]

OUTPUT BELFAST announces evening music showcases 1
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OUTPUT BELFAST announces evening music showcases

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 13 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

Glasgow born singer/songwriter JOESEF announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020
Gigs

Glasgow born singer/songwriter JOESEF announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Glasgow born singer/songwriter, Joesef is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020. His debut EP ‘Play me something nice’ is out now. The elusive, soulful musician comes from […]

US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020
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US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

US pop-rock band Sparks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020. Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – have announced the May 15th 2020 release […]

Irish rock legends ASLAN announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday April 3rd
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Irish rock legends ASLAN announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday April 3rd

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

Irish rock legends ASLAN are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, April 03rd 2020. Aslan’s 2020 tour will see the Dublin band performing songs from their full-back catalogue […]

DMA'S announce London fundraiser show
Gigs

DMA’S announce London fundraiser show

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today announced Australian Bushfire Relief Benefit show at The University Of London Union on 5th March with all proceeds going to Wildlife Victoria www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/. Tickets for the ULU gig can be bought 9 […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases his new single ‘Ruthless Cupid’ today - Listen Now
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RYAN MCMULLAN releases his new single ‘Ruthless Cupid’ today – Listen Now

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today Ryan McMullan releases his new single ‘Ruthless Cupid’, taken from the forthcoming eponymous EP. The Ruthless Cupid EP is an all-out attack on the most famous matchmaker of all time, Cupid. We tend to […]

BADLY DRAWN BOY releases a new single entitled 'Is This A Dream?' - Listen Now
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BADLY DRAWN BOY releases a new single entitled ‘Is This A Dream?’ – Listen Now

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, releases a new single entitled ‘Is This A Dream?’ today, through Kobalt Music. Produced and mixed in Stockport last year by Gethin Pearson (Kele Okereke, JAWS) after original production […]

HANDS OFF GRETEL reveal a new video single for MILK
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HANDS OFF GRETEL reveal a new video single for MILK

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

In anticipation of their recently announced headline tour for Spring 2020 and THE ANGRY EP, to be released on their own Puke Pop Records on 6 March, HANDS OFF GRETEL have revealed a new video […]

JEFF LYNNE'S ELO ‘From Out of Nowhere’ Tour comes to Belfast & Dublin in October 1
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JEFF LYNNE’S ELO ‘From Out of Nowhere’ Tour comes to Belfast & Dublin in October

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of the UK Number One album, ‘From Out of Nowhere’, Jeff Lynne’s ELO have just announced an autumn 2020 European tour. The highly anticipated ‘From Out of Nowhere’ tour will include SSE […]

ROLAN BOLAN on T.REX induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and ‘20th Century Boy’ with BEAUTY IN CHAOS
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ROLAN BOLAN on T.REX induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and ‘20th Century Boy’ with BEAUTY IN CHAOS

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

In light of the fact that T. Rex has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rolan Bolan (son of Marc Bolan and singer Gloria Jones) has come forward with an official statement in this regard. “It is truly executing […]

DENIS COLEMAN to support NEW RULES at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre on 16th February
Gigs

DENIS COLEMAN to support NEW RULES at Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre on 16th February

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Denis Coleman has just been added onto the New Rules 2020 tour, and they will be coming to Belfast’s Oh Yeah Centre on 16th February. 2019 was a successful year for rising pop star Denis […]

THE HUMAN LEAGUE - Announce reissue of their seventh studio album ‘Octopus’ 1
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THE HUMAN LEAGUE – Announce reissue of their seventh studio album ‘Octopus’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

25 years ago today (23rd January 1996), Synthpop legends The Human League released their seventh studio album ‘Octopus’. To commemorate the release, the band are to reissue this iconic album in three new formats. To […]

MYSTERY JETS: Re-announce New Album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’
Gigs

MYSTERY JETS: Re-announce New Album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today Mystery Jets announce that they will now be releasing their new album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ on 3rd April. The announcement follows the album’s postponement last September due to lead singer Blaine Harrison’s ill health. […]

GOO GOO DOLLS launch a new video for 'Lost' ahead of UK tour
Gigs

GOO GOO DOLLS launch a new video for ‘Lost’ ahead of UK tour

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Goo Goo Dolls today launched a new video for “Lost” which you can view BELOW. “ The song reminds me that we all make mistakes and lose the plot of our own stories sometimes” explains […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Debut 'Broken Boy' Featuring IGGY POP - Listen Now
Gigs

CAGE THE ELEPHANT Debut ‘Broken Boy’ Featuring IGGY POP – Listen Now

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Cage The Elephant share a new version of their song “Broken Boy,” featuring Iggy Pop. The track finds the godfather of punk singing a verse and contributing backing vocals to the opening song off […]

London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’
Gigs

London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Having already played their first show of 2020 at Rockaway Beach Festival earlier this month, London 3-piece Indian Queens return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’ on January 24th. The single is taken from their […]

Sheffield's SHEAFS announce debut EP 'Vox Pop' - Hear new single 'Total Vanity'
Gigs

Sheffield’s SHEAFS announce debut EP ‘Vox Pop’ – Hear new single ‘Total Vanity’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Sheffield’s SHEAFS has announced the release of their debut EP “Vox Pop”, due out March 6th on Blood Records (Dream Wife, The Blinders, The Amazons etc.). The band have shared a blistering new single […]

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