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        • Julian Marley
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          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

          Inspiral Carpets
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          Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years

          May 29, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets announce Burn Like The Sun – their first studio album in 12 years, out January 29th, 2027 via Scruff of the Neck Records. The band have unveiled a special announcement video, narrated by […]

          Faithless
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          Faithless Announce Special Guests For CHSq Belfast Show With Phil Hartnoll, Justin Robertson & Marion Hawkes

          May 28, 2026

          Dance pioneers Faithless are back with their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Thursday 20th August 2026, alongside very special guests, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Justin Robertson and Marion Hawkes. Few […]

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          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
        • 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 […]

          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 […]

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THE CROOKES RELEASE 'YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS'
New Music

THE CROOKES RELEASE ‘YOUR JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS’

December 6, 2014 XS Noize

Steel City heart-stealers THE CROOKES are maintaining their fine tradition of Christmas carousing by rush releasing a brand new yuledite anthem, ‘You’re Just Like Christmas’, on Fierce Panda. Fittingly, as this comes not but a […]

SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM 'SILKIDRANGER' ALBUM
New Music

SAMARIS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM ‘SILKIDRANGER’ ALBUM

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

Samaris are set to release a third and final single from their acclaimed ‘Silkidrangar’ album; Tíbrá [pronounced TEA-BROW] is released on 8th December. The group are back for their first headline UK shows next week! […]

THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'DRIVE DRIVE DELAY' IN JANUARY
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THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP ‘DRIVE DRIVE DELAY’ IN JANUARY

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

‘The Persian Leaps’ began as a phrase singer/guitarist Drew Forsberg doodled in a notebook margin during a college Greek Archaeology course. He wrote music independently under that name for years, until finally assembling a full […]

FUTURE BROWN ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM
New Music

FUTURE BROWN ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

December 5, 2014 XS Noize

Future Brown is a crew comprised of Daniel Pineda and Asma Maroof of Nguzunguzu, Fatima Al Qadiri and J-Cush. The four form a collective that draws on digital interconnectivity, global travels and a vital worldwide […]

NICK TALBOT AKA GRAVENHURST HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 37
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NICK TALBOT AKA GRAVENHURST HAS PASSED AWAY AGED 37

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

Warp Records have announced on their website the very sad news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed away. “We are shocked and saddened to share the news that Nick Talbot aka Gravenhurst has passed […]

HOOKWORMS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'THE HUM'
New Music

HOOKWORMS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘RADIO TOKYO’

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

There is Hookworms live and then there is Hookworms on record. As the flood of acclaim around their second album The Hum testifies, both are equally thrilling sides of one coin. The Leeds five-piece mix […]

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION
New Music

GRAVENHURST RELEASES CLASSIC ALBUMS AND NEW COMPILATION

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

This year Gravenhurst celebrates a decade of work on Warp Records with the reissue of two classic albums, Flashlight Seasons and Black Holes In The Sand, and an additional new album: Offerings: Lost Songs 2000 […]

NEW BAND 'BLACK RIVERS' FROM DOVES MEMBERS JEZ AND ANDY
New Music

BLACK RIVERS SHARE ALBUM TRAILER

December 4, 2014 XS Noize

Black Rivers have unveiled a preview of their forthcoming debut album. All the tracks were carefully mixed together by the band and then brought to life in this video courtesy of the talented Jason Hyde […]

U2 ANNOUNCE INNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE TOUR 2015 1
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U2 ANNOUNCE INNOCENCE + EXPERIENCE TOUR 2015

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

The band are heading out on the road again, playing indoor arenas for the first time in a decade. The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour will see U2 play 19 cities worldwide next year, with pairs […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM.....
New Music

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE FEATURING JULIAN LENNON, MICK JONES, SUGGS THE FARM…..

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

This year sees the centenary of the Christmas Truce in the trenches of the First World War, in which English and German met on No Man’s Land and played football. This poignant moment in history […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF RELEASES COVER OF ‘A FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK’

December 3, 2014 XS Noize

James Atkin previously of EMF has released a very special Christmas single in his own unique style. It’s a cover of that modern Christmas classic from The Pogues, ‘A Fairytale Of New York’, we like […]

THE JAM - SETTING SONS EXPANDED DELUXE EDITIONS FOR NOVEMBER RELEASE
New Music

THE JAM RELEASE ‘SETTING SONS’ DELUXE EDITION

December 1, 2014 XS Noize

 The Jam’s 1979 masterpiece Setting Sons is being expanded and reissued on November 17th 2014 as super deluxe and deluxe editions which feature unreleased demos and live tracks. Setting Sons was originally conceived as a […]

THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK 'GLORIOUS MESS' listen here!
New Music

THE SHINING STARS RELEASE NEW TRACK ‘GLORIOUS MESS’ listen here!

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

Channelling influences from the likes of Badfinger, Nick Lowe and Oasis, The Shining Stars unashamedly come up with their own 21st century take on a classic rock’n’roll/power pop hybrid. ‘Glorious Mess’ is possibly the only […]

OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR 'SINKHOLE' WATCH HERE
New Music

OH! GUNQUIT DEBUT THEIR VIDEO FOR ‘SINKHOLE’ WATCH HERE

November 29, 2014 XS Noize

London based Rumble-Bop Trash Blitz 5-piece band Oh! Gunquit release a brand new single “Sinkhole” backed with instrumental “Stampede” via new One Little Indian imprint Winwin Records on 1st December. Oh! Gunquit have been performing […]

UK PSYCH GRUNGERS ALLUSONDRUGS RELEASE ‘AM I WEIRD?’ AS FREE DOWNLOAD / NEW VIDEO
New Music

UK PSYCH GRUNGERS ALLUSONDRUGS RELEASE ‘AM I WEIRD?’ AS FREE DOWNLOAD / NEW VIDEO

November 28, 2014 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of October’s single ‘I Should Have Gone To Uni’, West Yorkshire psychedelic alt-rock-grunge-pop weirdos Allusondrugs offer the world a new slice of what they do best, in the form of live […]

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM 'A COUNTRY MILE' THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC
New Music

JAMES ATKIN EX EMF TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM ‘A COUNTRY MILE’ THROUGH PLEDGE MUSIC

November 28, 2014 XS Noize

James Atkin has topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, enjoyed platinum-selling album success, received an Ivor Novello nomination for his songwriting and toured the world many times over. He is now about […]

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP 'THE KING OF ANXIETY' IN JANUARY 2015
New Music

PETITE NOIR RELEASES NEW EP ‘THE KING OF ANXIETY’ IN JANUARY 2015

November 27, 2014 XS Noize

Petite Noir is to release a new 5 track EP entitled ‘The King Of Anxiety’ on 19th January 2015. The lead track Chess features lyrics directly lifted from an instant-messaging conversation that Petite Noir (Yannick […]

NERVOUS NELLIE  WILL RELEASE ALBUM “WHERE THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN" IN DECEMBER 2014
New Music

NERVOUS NELLIE WILL RELEASE ALBUM “WHERE THE NIGHTMARE GETS IN” IN DECEMBER 2014

November 27, 2014 XS Noize

Nervous Nellie feature two sets of Swedish brothers (two of them grew up in Chicago) and are currently based in Stockholm. They have announced they’ll be releasing new album ‘When the Nightmare Gets In” on […]

Trust fund
New Music

TRUST FUND SIGNS TO TURNSTILE FOR DEBUT ALBUM

November 26, 2014 XS Noize

Do-it-yourself Bristol musician Trust Fund has taken a step from small cassette runs on bedroom labels to sign to much-esteemed label Turnstile for the release of his debut album ‘No one’s coming for us’, out […]

YOUTH CLUB SIGN TO LAB RECORDS
New Music

YOUTH CLUB PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘ PEOPLE ‘ watch here

November 26, 2014 XS Noize

Youth Club have premiered their new video for ‘People’ – the band’s new EP ‘Brothers’ is available for pre-order at iTunes now. Southend indie-pop band Youth Club have signed to LAB Records and will release […]

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