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          AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more

          May 22, 2026

          AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, as the city prepares for what promises to be its biggest music weekend of the year. Hailed as “Techno Christmas,” or “Belfast Coachella” AVA is […]

          The Script
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          THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour

          May 22, 2026

          The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

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          The Coral
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

        • 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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

        • 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
        • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

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KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, 'Airbnb' - Listen Now
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KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – the first to be taken from the pair’s collaborative project, ‘Green Diesel’, which is coming soon. Kojaque has additionally been confirmed to […]

KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, 'No Home Record,' to be released October 11th 2
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KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, ‘No Home Record,’ to be released October 11th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Today, multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon announced her first-ever solo album, No Home Record, to be released October 11th on Matador Records. The announcement of No Home Record follows the recent opening of Gordon’s solo exhibition […]

IDLEWILD share 'There's A Place For Everything' video & announce November tour!
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IDLEWILD share ‘There’s A Place For Everything’ video & announce November tour!

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following the critical acclaim of their eighth studio album Interview Music, out now via Empty Words, Idlewild have now released an unusual and playful video for their new single There’s a Place For Everything. Following […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
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SLEEPER release new video for ‘More Than I Do’ – Watch Now

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have released a video for ‘More Than I Do’. The track is taken from their new album ‘The Modern Age’, which is out now. The New album, ‘The Modern Age’, which was released on […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor 2
Gigs

SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast on November 7th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be made at […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019. Following on from their stunning single ‘Matthew’s Daughter’ Irish quintet Beoga are back again with […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever
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SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

On 4th October, BMG will release LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, an album that captures Simple Minds live on their most recent tour. Following the huge acclaim of 2018’s Walk Between Worlds album (“The […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for ‘This Is The Place’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent release of new single ‘This Is The Place’, today Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release the video for the track, directed by Dan Cadan and Jonathan Mowatt, who also directed the video […]

THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for 'Be Your Lover' - Watch Now
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THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for ‘Be Your Lover’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Modern Strangers today release the self-directed visual to accompany their track ‘Be Your Lover’. Speaking about the video they say, “Because this song has always been a highlight in our set, we wanted to […]

RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single 'Spaceman' - Watch Now
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RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Red House have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’.The Belfast-based band won The Goat’s Toe Battle of the Bands and the Oh Yeah Centre Clash of the New Breeds in 2018 to set […]

THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP
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THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The National announce the release of The National: I Am Easy To Find, Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre via Amazon Prime Video and The National: Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre EP via Amazon […]

MARK MORRISS releases 'The Beans' from new solo album 'Look Up' - Listen Now
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MARK MORRISS releases ‘The Beans’ from new solo album ‘Look Up’ – Listen Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

‘The Beans’, is the second single to be taken from Mark Morriss’ fourth solo album ‘Look Up’, and is set for a digital release via independent record label Reckless Yes on 23 August 2019. With […]

Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single 'Covered In Dreams'
New Music

Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Deportees have unveiled the breathtakingly beautiful video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’. The track is taken from the award-winning Swedish band’s first full UK album release, All Future, which will be released on October […]

JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A
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JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A

August 17, 2019 XS Noize

James Atkin breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A, from his latest solo album Popcorn Storm. Here’s what James has to say about the creation of the track. “The inspiration for the […]

SERGE PIZZORNO reveals new track 'The Youngest Gary' - Listen Now
Gigs

SERGE PIZZORNO aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

With the release of his anticipated debut solo record, ‘The S.L.P.’, on 30th August Kasabian mastermind Serge Pizzorno aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’ today. The fourth track to be taken from ‘The S.L.P.’ […]

JOHNNY MARR releases new music video 'The Bright Parade' ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows
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JOHNNY MARR releases new music video ‘The Bright Parade’ ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of two sold-out homecoming shows at Manchester Albert Hall this September 4th and 5th to close a big summer season, Johnny Marr has revealed the official music video for new single, ‘The Bright Parade’. […]

SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ - Watch Video
New Music

SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ – Watch Video

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Stylish and powerfully intense London outfit She Made Me Do It present their new single ‘Fun and Games’. A slamming, instant Electro Rock classic with heavy pop sensibilities. The sultry vocals of Shaheena Dax (Rachel […]

Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019
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Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019. Following a busy year for the band, which included two shows in Croke Park supporting […]

SIMPLY RED are back with a new album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ out November 8th
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SIMPLY RED are back with a new album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ out November 8th

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Simply Red are back with ‘Blue Eyed Soul’, a ten-track masterclass in funky, brassy soul music and emotionally charged ballads. It’s their first new studio album in four years and the 12th in their stellar […]

STEREOPHONICS return with brand new track ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ - Watch Video
New Music

STEREOPHONICS return with brand new track ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ – Watch Video

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics today return with ‘Fly Like An Eagle’. The song is the first to be unveiled from forthcoming album ‘Kind’, released on October 25th via Parlophone Records. Recorded in just eleven days at The Distillery, […]

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