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        • 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 […]

          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 […]

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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
          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. […]

  • 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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HANNAH IN THE WARS - To release debut album 25 May, listen to track
New Music

HANNAH IN THE WARS – To release debut album 25 May, listen to track

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriter Hannah Curwood (Hannah in the Wars) originates from the stark, remote region of Central Otago in New Zealand. Now based in London, Hannah in the Wars is a new project, the result of working […]

PLACEBO - Play London shows next week
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PLACEBO – Play London shows next week

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Alternative rockers Placebo play two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on the 24th and 25th March. The two nights are the culmination of what has been their longest UK tour in 10 years […]

BLUR RETURN! -  New Album 'THE MAGIC WHIP' Out April 27th - Listen to new track 'Go Out' here 2
New Music

BLUR – reveal ‘There Are Too Many Of Us’ from ‘The Magic whip’ – Watch video

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Blur have dropped a brand new song from their upcoming album. ‘There Are Too Many Of Us’ is available to download on iTunes with the accompanying music video shot on the band’s phones and tablets. […]

ART NIKELS - Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track
Gigs

ART NIKELS – Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

WOLF ALICE: STREAM FREE DOWNLOAD B-SIDE 'I SAW YOU (IN A CORRIDOR)' - Listen/Download here!
New Music

WOLF ALICE: STREAM FREE DOWNLOAD B-SIDE ‘I SAW YOU (IN A CORRIDOR)’ – Listen/Download here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

After storming out of the gates with ‘Giant Peach’, the first single from their long-awaited debut album My Love Is Cool, Wolf Alice’s pause for breath comes in the form of brand new b-side ‘I […]

HELENA JOHNSON - Shares video 'TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT',   Watch here!
Gigs

HELENA JOHNSON – Shares video ‘TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT’, Watch here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Soulful and slick, Helena Johnson has created and mastered a unique and powerful sound that’s showcased perfectly in her new single ‘Take Me Home Tonight’ . Originally from North Yorkshire and now based in Liverpool, […]

PIKARA - Shares video for 'This Hollow' Watch here!
New Music

PIKARA – Shares video for ‘This Hollow’ Watch here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Pikara is the solo project from Sara Johanne who grew up on Rindö, Sweden, an island outside Stockholm where she studied violin at Malungs Folkhogskola. Though Sara Johanne currently resides in the sinuous hills of […]

WATCH 'SPOON' PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
Gigs

WATCH ‘SPOON’ PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Last night, Spoon performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the show’s week-long Austin, TX residency. The band’s performance included fiery renditions of “Rainy Taxi” and “I Just Don’t Understand” – both off their critically-praised eighth […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
Gigs

BLOSSOMS – PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms play a sold out show at The Camden Barfly in London next Thursday, March 26th. The band are currently in Austin, Texas for SXSW where they will be performing at the BBC Introducing and […]

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.
Gigs

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of the first installment of Black Anything in December 2014 titled ‘Crawl/On My Way’ 10″, IS TROPICAL release the second part, ‘Cruise Control/Say’ today via the band’s new label NYC based Axis […]

THE BLACK RYDER - share “Let Me Be Your Light” video - watch
New Music

THE BLACK RYDER – share “Let Me Be Your Light” video – watch

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

The Black Ryder have premiered their new video for “Let Me Be Your Light” from their forthcoming album “The Door Behind The Door” (due for UK release on 20th April 2015). “The film for The […]

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single 'Crystals' - Listen
Gigs

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single ‘Crystals’ – Listen

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men are very pleased to announce details of their second album, for release this Summer. The Icelandic quintet will release ‘Beneath The Skin’ on 8th June through Island Records. ‘Beneath The Skin’ […]

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21
New Music

RYAN ADAMS: LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL TO BE RELEASED APRIL 21

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Those who were unable to score a golden ticket to Ryan Adams’ one-man two-night stand at Carnegie Hall can now experience every one of the 42 career-spanning (and a pair of previously unreleased) songs Ryan […]

COURTNEY BARNETT - PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT – PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s highly anticipated debut Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit is out next week via Mom+Pop Music with excitement for the record at fever pitch. Yesterday Barnett and her band […]

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO 'DU BLONDE',  NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015
Gigs

DU BLONDE: ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘WELCOME BACK TO MILK’ & JUNE TOUR

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Du Blonde is not a persona or a character, it’s Beth Jeans Houghton ripping it up and starting again. Welcome Back To Milk is the Newcastle-born and sometimes Californian based singer’s second album, but her […]

THE PRODIGY announce new single - "WILD FRONTIER" out March 30th - Watch Video
Gigs

THE PRODIGY – reveal new track “WALL OF DEATH” – Listen here!

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy return with more mind-melting music for your discerning ears ahead of the release of their sixth album ‘The Day is My Enemy’. Album closer, ‘Wall of Death’ is a body blow of a […]

JOHNNY MARR: To release Depeche Mode classic for Record Store Day - Listen
New Music

JOHNNY MARR: Shares video for Record Store Day track ‘I Feel You’ – Watch

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Johnny Marr is set to mark this year’s Record Store Day with a numbered limited edition 7″ release of his interpretation of Depeche Mode’s 1993 classic “I Feel You”. Johnny played the track live during […]

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS: to release new album ‘New Born Cry’ 4th May
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS: to release new album ‘New Born Cry’ 4th May

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

After having caused a splash with his debut album ‘North South Divide’ in autumn 2013, Doncaster’s highly acclaimed teenage troubadour John McCullagh and his newly formed band The Escorts are back with a brand new […]

HARD LEFT - Announce debut album, We Are Hard Left Released 11th May
New Music

HARD LEFT – Announce debut album, We Are Hard Left Released 11th May

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

We Are Hard Left is the debut album from Hard Left. Brought together by the music, held together by the outrage — Hard Left are a hard-mod/punk band borne out of a desire to explore […]

GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR:  ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, MYSTERY GLUE, FOR MAY 18TH
New Music

GRAHAM PARKER AND THE RUMOUR: ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, MYSTERY GLUE, FOR MAY 18TH

March 16, 2015 XS Noize

Graham Parker and the Rumour, one of the UK’s pioneering pre-punk bands return with a new album, Mystery Glue out 18th May. The Rumour formed in 1975 and although deemed too edgy for the traditional […]

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