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          Kingfishr Announce Belsonic Belfast Show And Major Outdoor Dates For 2027

          June 18, 2026

          Kingfishr have announced three major outdoor headline shows for 2027, including a Belfast Belsonic date. The Irish trio will play Belsonic in Belfast on June 11, 2027, before heading to Marlay Park in Dublin on […]

          EELS
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          EELS Announce New Album ‘Cookie Happened’ And Share ‘Cap In Hand’

          June 16, 2026

          EELS have announced their 16th studio album, Cookie Happened, set for release on October 16 via E Works / Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s first single, “Cap […]

          Jesus Jones
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          Jesus Jones Announce New Album ‘Twilight’ And ‘Doubt’ 35th Anniversary UK Tour

          June 16, 2026

          Jesus Jones have announced their eighth album, Twilight, their first new full-length release in eight years. The band have also shared the album’s first single, “Shot In The Chevy,” which is available to stream now. […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

          The Proclaimers
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Proclaimers Bring Heart, Humour And Timeless Anthems To Live At Chelsea

          June 14, 2026

          Before Scottish twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid brought their unmistakable harmonies to Royal Hospital Chelsea with a 24-track set, support came from Edinburgh-born Hamish Hawk. Describing himself as more of a diarist than an […]

        • 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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • 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
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          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
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          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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        • Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

          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 […]

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Best music albums for focused studying
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Best music albums for focused studying

February 13, 2024 XS Noize

Music can be a good thing to help with studying. It can muffle extraneous noises and muffle unnecessary thoughts, allowing you to focus on the study. Obviously, not all music is useful when you want […]

Deniece Pearson
News

80s legend/5 Star’s Deniece Pearson drops new single ‘Evolution X’

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

80s icon Deniece Pearson reveals another taste of her forthcoming new album ‘Free-Queen-See’ (out this summer), with her electrifying new single ‘Evolution X’ complete with remixes out now. With nods to early 00s pop, ‘Evolution […]

Enter Shikari @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

February 12, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Enter Shikari, currently one of the most triumphant British rock bands, took centre stage at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena as part of their “A Kiss For The Whole World” tour. The concert unfolded with a spectacle […]

The Go! Team
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Go! Team at Camden Roundhouse

February 12, 2024 Michael Barron

Amid numerous peculiar predictions for 2024, this year also commemorates two decades since the mid-noughties era. Specifically, it marks the twenty-year milestone since the formation of Brighton-based band The Go! Team, and the release of […]

Picture This
Gigs

PICTURE THIS announce Voodoo, Belfast show on Sunday 10th March

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This, has announced an intimate Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 10th, March 2024, to celebrate their new album Parked Car Conversations; the album will feature the singles […]

IN FOCUS// Miles Kane at the Electric Ballroom, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Miles Kane at the Electric Ballroom, London

February 12, 2024 Denise Esposito

Miles Kane embarked on a UK headline tour culminating with two nights at the Electric Ballroom in London.                       Following the release of his fifth […]

The Dead South – Chains & Stakes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dead South – Chains & Stakes

February 12, 2024 Iam Burn

It has been five years since The Dead South released their last album of their own work. There’s been a lot happening in that time, both for the band and the wider world. Although Easy […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Thursday 27th June 2024

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain, is pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belsonic, on Thursday, 27th June 2024, with special guest Rag’n’Bone […]

Chameleons
Gigs

Legendary Manchester band CHAMELEONS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

The atmospheric pop band the Chameleons formed in Manchester, England, in 1981 from the ashes of a number of local groups: vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess began with the Cliches, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding arrived […]

AC/DC
Gigs

The world’s greatest rock n roll band AC/DC announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

AC/DC, the legendary multi-million-selling band, have thrilled millions of fans by announcing the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour today. The ‘POWER UP’ tour, named for their latest studio album, which reached #1 in 21 countries, will […]

Belfast TradFest
Gigs

Belfast TradFest announces St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest presents two of the finest traditional acts on the planet, Frankie Gavin & Dé Dannan and Karen Matheson & Donald Shaw, for a St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, […]

KEYSIDE
News

Liverpool four-piece KEYSIDE release new single ‘Turn Back the Time’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

KEYSIDE are front and centre of the burgeoning Liverpool scene that is revitalising the city’s sound, with a set ready for “the fresh fields of festival season” (Liverpool Noise) that has lit up Liverpool’s O2 […]

Sister Bliss
News

Faithless icon SISTER BLISS returns with uplifting house cut ‘Do It Right’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

One of the most successful British dance artists of the past 25 years, a true trailblazer and one of the musical forces behind Faithless, Sister Bliss returns with an uplifting new house cut, “Do It […]

sophie ellis bextor
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares PNAU remix of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a PNAU remix of one of her most loved and successful songs ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, which recently charted back in the UK Singles Chart at #2, remaining at the same […]

Arcade Fire
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE Announce ‘Funeral’ 20th Anniversary Show at Malahide Castle, Dublin

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Arcade Fire announces a unique concert event in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, “Funeral”, at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on 7th July 2024. In what promises to be a memorable night for […]

vampire weekend
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND to release new album ‘Only God Was Above Us’ on April 5th

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Only God Was Above Us, the fifth studio album — and first in five years — from Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio and Chris Tomson, is due out April 5 from Columbia Records. Inspired […]

Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ellis Bullard – Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution

February 8, 2024 Randall Radic

Hailing from Austin, Texas, country music artist Ellis Bullard unveils his latest album, Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution, through the Feels So Good Records label. Reflecting on the album, Bullard passionately states, “This record encapsulates […]

Autumn Kings
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Autumn Kings’ Guitarist Jake Diab talks about the Band’s DIY Ethos

February 8, 2024 Randall Radic

Detroit-based rock trio Autumn Kings recently released their single/music video, “Sleep When I’m Dead,” an assertion of pure resolve to do whatever it takes to hit the target. “Sleep When I’m Dead” is a rallying […]

Crowded House
News

CROWDED HOUSE return with joyful new single ‘Oh Hi’

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

ARIA Hall of Fame luminaries Crowded House have just returned with their joyful single ‘Oh Hi’ – produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco). ‘Oh Hi’ is a friendly tune with […]

Starsailor
News

STARSAILOR release their new single ‘Dead On The Money’

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

Starsailor shares new single “Dead On The Money”, “a song about being flat broke but full of hope,” says Walsh, “although I like the fact it means exactly right too. Like knowing deep down you’re […]

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