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        • AMANDA SHIRES
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          Amanda Shires brings her ‘Streetlights and Stars’ European Tour to The Limelight, Belfast

          June 3, 2026

          Amanda Shires has released nine acclaimed albums since 2005. In 2019, she founded The Highwomen, a groundbreaking Americana supergroup with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby, created to address gender inequality in country music. […]

          GLEN HANSARD
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          Glen Hansard Announces ‘Don+t Settle – Transmissions West,’ Recorded Live at Berlin’s Funkhaus

          June 2, 2026

          Glen Hansard has announced that Don+t Settle – Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album Don+t Settle – Transmissions East & West, will be released on June 26th, 2026. Recorded over two nights […]

          Belle & Sebastian
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          Belle and Sebastian release Scotland World Cup anthem ‘It Only Takes One Lion’

          June 2, 2026

          Belle & Sebastian dial up World Cup fever with ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, their bid for Scotland’s tournament anthem. Written following Scotland’s 4-2 qualifying win against Denmark and premiered at London’s Royal Albert Hall […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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
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          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

          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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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
        • The Hoosiers
          Podcast

          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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DEACON BLUE - Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018
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DEACON BLUE – Announce Belfast, Ulster Hall Gig, Tuesday 13th November 2018

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Deacon Blue are delighted to announce their 2018 Tour, ‘To Be Here Someday’, a celebration of 30 years of Deacon Blue. The last 5 years of Deacon Blue have seen a creative surge, and the […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE – Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED – Listen to track

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED which will be released on 9th March 2018 through Cooking Vinyl and is available to pre-order everywhere now. They have also released a […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. ‘WHO BUILT THE MOON?’, plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour

September 25, 2017 XS Noize

While flowing from the same, molten core of melody, songwriting craft and towering self-belief, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ new album, Who Built The Moon? alters the legendary singer-songwriter’s course following a bracing, two-year creative […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Spirit
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DEPECHE MODE – Release Cover Video Of DAVID BOWIE’S “HEROES” On Song’s 40th ANNIVERSARY…

September 22, 2017 XS Noize

After including a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” in their Global Spirit Tour set list in Europe and North America, Depeche Mode today released a video of their haunting, emotionally-charged version of the song. The […]

Acclaimed New London Five-Piece CURSE OF LONO Release Their Debut Album + Announce Headline Show
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CURSE OF LONO – Announce Europe Tour Dates with CHUCK PROPHET

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

London five-piece Curse Of Lono announce November European tour dates with Chuck Prophet plus single Send For The Whisky, take a look at the video filmed in East London’s Wilton’s Music Hall BELOW. Founded and […]

OTHERKIN - Share New Single 'Come On, Hello' - Listen
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OTHERKIN Share ‘React’ Live Session & Announce Radio 1 ‘Album of the Week’

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Otherkin have today share their live session for React, taken from huge debut album OK, out 29th September, and announce their ‘Album of the Week’ slot on Huw Stephens’ Radio 1 show next week. 2017 […]

GENGAHR return with brand new single 'Carrion', + announce intimate headline show at London's Omeara
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GENGAHR return with brand new single ‘Carrion’, + announce intimate headline show at London’s Omeara

September 21, 2017 XS Noize

Gengahr have unveiled brand new single, ‘Carrion’ available now on Transgressive Records. Produced by Neil Comber (Glass Animals, M.I.A, Songhoy Blues) ‘Carrion’ is a hugely compelling return from the band and finds them taking a […]

SHANIA TWAIN - Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!
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SHANIA TWAIN – Announces 2018 UK & Ireland Tour!

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having stolen the show at Radio 2’s Live in Hyde Park earlier this month, multiplatinum, multi-award winning Shania Twain announces 6 unmissable UK & Ireland arena dates for autumn 2018 – the first time Shania […]

REWS - Release debut album 'Pyro' in November + Announce UK Tour
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REWS – Release debut album ‘Pyro’ in November + Announce UK Tour

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hotly tipped London-based rock duo Rews have announced the release of their debut album Pyro, which will be out November 3rd on Marshall Records ahead of a headline UK tour. The album’s sound is raw […]

LEA PORCELAIN - Unveil video for ‘Loose Life’ & alt-J remix
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Lea Porcelain unveil new remix EP ‘LEA PORCELAIN REMIXED’ featuring Scuba, Lea Porcelain’s Julien Bracht and Thom from alt-J

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Having recently sold out their own London headline show at Sebright Arms on 29th August, and lauded for their entertaining live slots at Reading and Leeds Festival this year; Lea Porcelain, who released their debut […]

THE SEX PISTOLS To Release 'Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols' 40th Anniversary deluxe edition 1
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THE SEX PISTOLS To Release ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ 40th Anniversary deluxe edition

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

It is now almost 40 years to the day since the Sex Pistols ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols’ was released and to mark this significant anniversary USM/UMC are proud to revisit the […]

IRON MAIDEN - Announce 'The Book Of Souls' live album 1
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IRON MAIDEN – Announce ‘The Book Of Souls’ live album

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN’s ‘The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter’ on November 17th worldwide [through BMG in the USA]. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during ‘The Book Of Souls World Tour’, […]

CABBAGE - Announce London Headline Show
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CABBAGE – Announce London Headline Show

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today announced a London headline show at ULU on Thursday 5th October. The gig will be their biggest ever headliner in London, and follows sold-out shows this year at Dingwalls and The Scala. […]

VILE ASSEMBLY - Release debut album 'Fattened By The Horrors Of War' in October
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VILE ASSEMBLY – Release debut album ‘Fattened By The Horrors Of War’ in October

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Vile Assembly are Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the success of singles ‘Suicide Feast’ and ‘Gone’ earlier this year, the Liverpool based […]

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
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STEVEN WILSON – Announces third ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW and single ‘NOWHERE NOW’

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a third and final show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall in 2018. He plays the venue on Thursday March 29th – his two previously announced shows there are […]

THE DEARS - 
Share Excerpt From ‘Times Infinity’ Short Film - Watch
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THE DEARS – 
Share Excerpt From ‘Times Infinity’ Short Film – Watch

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears share an excerpt from their ‘Times Infinity’ short film (due 2018) on the eve on their 11 date UK headline tour that includes a London Oslo show on October 7. Filmed in Mexico […]

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JENNIE VEE – Announces New EP ‘Suffer’, Listen to “Hospital Bed” Now!

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

Jennie Vee has announced a new EP, Suffer, due out September 22nd via WaxRomantix Records. A follow-up to her debut LP, Spying, it was written and recorded after she spent the spring of 2015 playing […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS - Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.
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IMAGINE DRAGONS – Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release of their third studio album, EVOLVE, and with dates already confirmed across North America, Imagine Dragons have announced the addition of Europe and the UK to their EVOLVE World Tour. The tour […]

THE CORONAS - Return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December.
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THE CORONAS – Return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December.

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

THE CORONAS return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December. The band have performed festival slots all summer at Sea Sessions, Live At The Marquee Cork, Galway Arts Festival & Independence, as well as their […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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BJORK – Shares video for ‘The Gate’ – Watch Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the music video for ‘The Gate’ which is the first single from her forthcoming ninth studio album. Directed by long-time collaborator Andrew Thomas Huang, with creative direction by Björk, Alessandro Michele and […]

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