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        • Placebo
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          Placebo release re:created version of iconic single ‘Nancy Boy’

          June 5, 2026

          Placebo release the newly reworked version of “Nancy Boy” alongside a new visualiser for the single. This is the final single to be shared ahead of their forthcoming new album Placebo RE:CREATED, set for release […]

          muse
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          MUSE Channel French Disco on New Track ‘Nightshift Superstar’ Ahead of New Album ‘The Wow! Signal’

          June 5, 2026

          GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans MUSE unveil their new single, “Nightshift Superstar,” and its accompanying music video. The latest glimpse into the world of their forthcoming tenth album, The Wow! Signal (out June 26), arrives as […]

          DMA’S
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          DMA’S Announce Belfast Limelight Show for February 2027

          June 4, 2026

          Following on from the announcement that their self-titled album is set for release later this year, DMA’S have given fans another taste of what’s to come with new single and video ‘Hurracane’. Built on a […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

        • 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: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Midge Ure Delivers a Classy, Nostalgic Night at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall

          June 4, 2026

          On May 30th, legendary Scottish musician and songwriter Midge Ure brought a nostalgic, polished and deeply enjoyable show to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall. The all-seated theatre was packed well before Ure and his band arrived […]

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          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 […]

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INTERVIEW: Kyle Falconer (The View) on his debut solo album 'No Thank You' 1
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KYLE FALCONER releases Covers EP today & announces UK Tour

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer has recently returned from Thailand where he recorded his ‘Almost Pleasant’ EP, a covers record which includes Kyle’s version of some of his personal favourite songs (full track listing below). After previously performing […]

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May
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CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belfast shows last year singer-songwriter and The Answer front man, Cormac Neeson has announced his album release show at The Black Box on Friday 24th May 2019. Currently promoting the release […]

Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album 'Image' in April
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Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album ‘Image’ in April

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Brussels based Post-Punk outfit Whispering Sons release their long-awaited debut album ‘Image’. The record, produced by Micha Volders and mixed by Bert Libeert, is their first major release since their EP ‘Endless Party’ in 2015. ‘Image’ […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

HONEYBLOOD Announce third album 'In Plain Sight' and their biggest U.K. tour ever
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HONEYBLOOD Announce third album ‘In Plain Sight’ and their biggest U.K. tour ever

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood’s third album In Plain Sight sees Stina Tweeddale finding her most ambitious form and steely focus yet. Three albums in she has stepped forward to finally claim the mantle of the project she birthed […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
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Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 21 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 […]

CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI
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CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson and Mencap NI have announced a new relationship that will see Neeson become an ambassador for the learning disability charity and will see Mencap fully support his new forthcoming single Broken Wing and […]

SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2
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SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister have announced a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece release their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 01st 2019 on Xtra […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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C DUNCAN’s New Video for “Impossible” Visits Europe’s Largest Elvis Tribute Contest

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly-anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, 'F*ck The Rain' - Listen Now
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RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, ‘F*ck The Rain’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ryan Adams shared “F*ck The Rain” – the lead single from Big Colors, which is the first of three albums he will release in 2019. The track, which features a guitar solo by John Mayer […]

IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album 'Ripples' with in-store signings in Manchester and London
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IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album ‘Ripples’ with in-store signings in Manchester and London

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, is out now – his first solo material in nine years. Listen to the record here. To celebrate the album’s release, Ian took part in a special in-store signing […]

London-based 5-piece 404 Announce debut single, 'Fearful' - Watch the video
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London-based 5-piece 404 Announce debut single, ‘Fearful’ – Watch the video

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Opening to a disorientating blend of discordant loops, guttural 808s and a confrontational hook, 404 have introduced themselves to the world with the snarling energy of debut single ‘Fearful’. A chilling statement of intent from […]

BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019
Gigs

BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Stone Cherry is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019. Black Stone Cherry has released six studio albums as well as three […]

Singing & songwriting legend, Mariah Carey announces Dublin 3Arena Show on 22 May 2019
Gigs

Singing & songwriting legend, Mariah Carey announces Dublin 3Arena Show on 22 May 2019

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

International singing & songwriting legend, Mariah Carey has today announced that she is bringing her upcoming Caution World Tour to Europe. The tour will open at Dublin’s 3Arena on 22 May 2019 then take over the prestigious Royal Albert Hall […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB to join SNOW PATROL at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 25th May
Gigs

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB to join SNOW PATROL at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 25th May

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Following two years of worldwide touring, playing to ever-growing audiences, and culminating in headlining to a 40,000 sold-out audience at Community Festival, London, in June 2018, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB is set to join SNOW […]

Irish Rock Outfit SKYFEVER reveal new single and music video - Watch Now
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Irish Rock Outfit SKYFEVER reveal new single and music video – Watch Now

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

Skyfever are a rock band from Ireland who are breaking through in a big way, with their music being selected for play in a number of famous sports stadiums. Their infectious rock music has filled […]

Hello Casanova Return With New Single, 'Thinking Lately' - Watch Video
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Hello Casanova Return With New Single, ‘Thinking Lately’ – Watch Video

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

Split between Armagh and Belfast, Hello Casanova have developed their sound since their formation in 2016. They have moved from strength to strength with each of their releases earning a strong following, support slots with […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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Tears For Fears announce four live shows in June

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

Tears For Fears are back! The dynamic duo will play two nights at Hampton Court Palace, as well as Blenheim Palace and a Forest Live gig at Delamere Forest. Having sold 30 million albums worldwide, […]

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night Coming to Belfast Waterfront Hall, 16th January
Gigs

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night Coming to Belfast Waterfront Hall, 16th January

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

Whitney – Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artists, […]

JESS GLYNNE announces Custom House Square, Belfast show, Wednesday 21st August 2019
Gigs

JESS GLYNNE announces Custom House Square, Belfast show, Wednesday 21st August 2019

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

UK sensation Jess Glynne is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Wednesday 21st August 2019. Jess’s debut ‘I Cry When I Laugh’ is one […]

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