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        • 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 […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran announce Belfast show at the SSE Arena on 18th October

          June 1, 2026

          Global music icons Duran Duran have announced their first full UK arena tour in three years. Taking place in October, the shows land amongst another landmark year for Duran Duran, surrounded by the release of […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

          Mull Historical Society
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • 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

          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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BEAR'S DEN unveil video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’ - Watch
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BEAR’S DEN unveil video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’ – Watch

March 16, 2017 XS Noize

Bear’s Den have unveiled a video for their new single, ‘Greenwoods Bethlehem’. Released on 7th April via Communion Records, the track is the latest to be taken from their top ten charting second album, ‘Red […]

Manchester's SHAKING CHAINS announce debut single - Listen
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Manchester’s SHAKING CHAINS announce debut single – Listen

March 16, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s Shaking Chains have announced their debut AA-single ‘Midnight Oil’ / ‘Drunk No More’ for release on April 21st via Concrete Recordings, along with two release shows in March. Taut and tense, ‘Midnight Oil’ arrives […]

American Rockers ALL TIME LOW - To Play Irish Dates This Weekend
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American Rockers ALL TIME LOW – To Play Irish Dates This Weekend

March 15, 2017 XS Noize

American rockers ALL TIME LOW will play live dates at the Ulster Hall on 19th March and Olympia Theatre on 20th March 2017. The band return to the Ulster Hall armed with a plethora of […]

Public Service Broadcasting Announce Electric Ballroom Show
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Public Service Broadcasting Announce Electric Ballroom Show

March 14, 2017 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of the announcement and subsequent radio and press attention for their potent comeback single ‘Progress’ last week, Public Service Broadcasting have today confirmed a headline show at London’s Electric Ballroom for […]

Paul McCartney confirms special Record Store Day exclusive
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Paul McCartney confirms special Record Store Day exclusive

March 14, 2017 XS Noize

With the Flowers In The Dirt Archive Collection edition’s March 24th release date via MPL/Capitol/UMe fast approaching, Paul McCartney has confirmed a very special Record Store Day exclusive. To commemorate Record Store Day this April […]

Happy Mondays announce 'Twenty Four Hour Party People - Greatest Hits Tour'
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Happy Mondays announce ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’

March 13, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s legendary Happy Mondays have announced a twenty-five date tour of the UK and Ireland for November and December 2017. The ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’ announcement comes on the eve […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
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ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2’s 10th Birthday

March 13, 2017 XS Noize

Announced via his Twitter this afternoon, global superstar Ed Sheeran will be joining in The O2’s 10th Birthday celebrations with an extra show on top of his sell-out worldwide 2017 tour. Fans will get the […]

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ - Listen
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James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’ – Listen

March 10, 2017 XS Noize

James Blunt has released his brand new single ‘Bartender’, which is taken from his forthcoming album ‘The Afterlove’, out on March 24th. The anthemic and hugely captivating new single is available to download now for […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
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MAC DEMARCO – Releases Third Album ‘This Old Dog’ on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Mac DeMarco will be playing two solo shows in Europe – a Berlin date at Marie Antoinette on Friday February 24th and a London show at Nambucca on Wednesday March 1st. The shows were announced […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
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Little Dragon Announce New Album ‘Season High’, Watch Video for ‘Sweet’

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated Little Dragon have announced their long-awaited new album ‘Season High’, out April 14th on CD & digitally via Because Music. In addition, standard vinyl & limited edition white vinyl (only available from independent record […]

U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record 1
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U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

To mark 30 years since the release of U2’s fifth studio album The Joshua Tree, an anniversary edition of the seminal record will be released by Island Records on 2nd June 2017. Alongside the 11-track […]

Watch The Video For 'WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?' The New Single by The Sherlocks
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Watch The Video For ‘WAS IT REALLY WORTH IT?’ The New Single by The Sherlocks

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks release new single ‘Was It Really Worth It?’ due for release March 17th. The video is directed by Aella Jordan-Edge and stars Kiersten Wareing (Fishtank, Eastenders, The Take) and newcomer Connor McCarron (Neds) […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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Fleet Foxes Announce New Album ‘Crack-Up’

March 7, 2017 XS Noize

On June 16, Fleet Foxes will release Crack-Up (Nonesuch Records), its long awaited and highly anticipated third album. Crack-Up comes six years after the 2011 release of Helplessness Blues and nearly a decade since the […]

Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett 1
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Gorillaz Announce the Launch of Demon Dayz – A One-Day Festival Extravaganza Curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz announce the launch of Demon Dayz – a one-day festival extravaganza curated by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett – which will debut at Dreamland amusement park in Margate on Saturday 10th June, 2017, this […]

Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.
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Dave Hause Kicks Off His UK Tour This Week.

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

DAVE HAUSE, will kick off the UK leg of his current tour in support of brand new album, entitled Bury Me In Philly. The album was co-produced by Eric Bazilian, the guitar player and songwriter/vocalist […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release 'Lovely Creatures', The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014 1
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 To Release ‘Lovely Creatures’, The Best Of Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds 1984-2014

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Lovely Creatures is the most comprehensive overview of the recorded work of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to date. Spanning thirty years of music from their debut album From Her To Eternity through to […]

EDDIE VEDDER Announces 3ARENA Show with Special Guest GLEN HANSARD
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EDDIE VEDDER Announces 3ARENA Show with Special Guest GLEN HANSARD

March 6, 2017 XS Noize

Eddie Vedder announced today that he will perform a series of European concert dates in May and June. Vedder’s tour kicks off on May 29th in Amsterdam and wraps up on June 26th in Sicily. […]

The Lucid Dream to release new album, 'Compulsion Songs' in September
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THE LUCID DREAM Have All Their Equipment Stolen in Paris

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream have had all their equipment stolen in Paris. See below the recent statement posted on the band’s Facebook page. PLEASE READ- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND UNFORTUNATELY DEVASTATING: tonight’s/tomorrow’s shows in […]

LOOM announce debut album details and share 'Hate' - Listen
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LOOM announce debut album details and share ‘Hate’ – Listen

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Loom formed through a shared distaste, boredom, and frustration with new music. They recorded and released two cassettes within their first year, the latter being a showcase of their most prominent initial influences – a […]

GOLDIE Unveils Video For ‘I Adore You’, Starring Award-Winning British Actor Stephen Graham
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GOLDIE Unveils Video For ‘I Adore You’, Starring Award-Winning British Actor Stephen Graham

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

Goldie and Stephen Graham have been friends for many years, first meeting each other during the filming of the movie ‘Snatch’, in which they both starred. Graham has since gone on to play leading roles […]

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