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        • LE BOOM
          News

          LE BOOM announce 360° immersive floor show at Belfast’s Limelight

          May 27, 2026

          Hailing from Navan Ireland, Le Boom are two brothers making high energy dance music whose sound has been described as “4am chats with your mates”. Emerging from secret raves, the infectious energy of their live […]

          Ricky Warwick
          News

          Ricky Warwick Announces New Album ‘Fire & Vengeance’ and Shares Title Track

          May 27, 2026

          Ricky Warwick returns with ‘Fire & Vengeance’, the explosive new single and title track from his forthcoming album coming out September 4th via Earache.  Speaking about the track, Ricky says, “‘Fire & Vengeance’ is a song about […]

          Nothing But Thieves
          News

          Nothing But Thieves announce fifth album ‘Stray Dogs’ share ‘Evolution’ and reveal biggest tour to date

          May 26, 2026

          Marking a decade of Nothing But Thieves last year, with four albums, billions of streams, thousands of worldwide live shows and a global dedicated fanbase, the Southend five-piece made their musical return last week with […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Mull Historical Society
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

          The Coral
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

        • 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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Gigs

PJ HARVEY announces show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 22nd August 2024

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of her Grammy-nominated tenth album I Inside the Old Year Dying, PJ Harvey today announces a headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 22nd August 2024. After releasing her debut […]

Two Door Cinema Club
News

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB announce show at Custom House Square, Belfast in Summer 2024

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a massive concert for summer 2024 with a show at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Thursday 15th August 2024. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s […]

Madness
Gigs

MADNESS announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness, announce their ‘C’est La Vie’ summer tour […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bob Mould at The Garage, London

November 26, 2023 Michael Barron

The revered cult status of Bob Mould is, in many respects, an enigma. Mould is best known for his work in Hüsker Dü, which had modest commercial success. His biggest-selling LP, Copper Blue, was with […]

Shed Seven
Gigs

SHED SEVEN release new single ‘Talk of The Town’ taken from forthcoming album ‘A Matter of Time’

November 24, 2023 XS Noize

As their 30th anniversary approaches in 2024, Shed Seven’s current resurgence is building up to become even bigger than their mid-’90s heyday. Huge pre-orders ahead of the January 5th release of their sixth album ‘A […]

The Rifles
News

THE RIFLES announce new album ‘Love Your Neighbour’ & share new single ‘The Kids Won’t Stop’

November 24, 2023 XS Noize

It’s been over seven years since The Rifles released their previous record, but now the east Londoners are set to return with their new album ‘Love Your Neighbour’ on April 26th, which they today preview […]

Manic Street Preachers
News

Manic Street Preachers remix Steven Wilson’s track “Economies of Scale”

November 24, 2023 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have remixed Steven Wilson’s “Economies of Scale”, a track taken from his hugely acclaimed seventh album, The Harmony Codex. The Manics completely reimagined “Economies of Scale” in their South Wales studio earlier […]

This Rebel
News

THIS REBEL announce self titled album & share lead single ‘Heartstopper’

November 24, 2023 XS Noize

Introducing This Rebel, a chemically-propelled, loose-lipped collective with Phil Etheridge (The Twang) and Jon ‘Simmo’ Simcox (Liam Gallagher, The Kills, FKA Twigs, Bring Me The Horizon) at the helm, inspired by a love of Murder […]

Starsailor
News

STARSAILOR announce Spring 2024 tour & share new single ‘Heavyweight’

November 24, 2023 XS Noize

Last month, STARSAILOR announced their return with “Where The Wild Things Grow”, the title track of their first album in six years, produced by Rick McNamara and set for release on 22nd March 2024. Today, […]

Bingo
Features 2

Rhythmic Luck: Exploring the Influence of Music on Bingo Gameplay

November 23, 2023 XS Noize

Music plays a pivotal role in creating a memorable bingo experience. Amidst the traditional calls and the rhythmic shuffling of cards, melodies fill both physical and virtual bingo halls. This article explores the relationship between […]

DOM DOLLA
Gigs

Grammy-nominated Australian DOM DOLLA announces headline show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast

November 23, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated Australian DOM DOLLA is experiencing a meteoric rise. His signature style of house music is connecting with global audiences, and he is recognised as one of the most exciting producers in electronic music. Dom […]

Donna Lewis
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Donna Lewis on How A Challenging Period in Her Life Inspired New Album ‘Rooms With A View’

November 23, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

In 2021, “I Love You, Always, Forever”, the smash hit by Donna Lewis, turned 25. Lewis had BIG plans to mark the occasion, but a breast cancer diagnosis and gruelling treatment and recovery period (not […]

Girls Aloud
Gigs

GIRLS ALOUD return to headline two shows at SSE Arena Belfast in May 2024

November 23, 2023 XS Noize

This month marks 21 years since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah were voted the winners of Popstars: The Rivals and formed the all-conquering legendary pop band Girls Aloud. To celebrate this milestone with all […]

BEN NICKY & SCOOTER
Gigs

BEN NICKY & SCOOTER announce co-headline show on Belfast’s biggest stage at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

November 22, 2023 XS Noize

Two Techno and electronic music giants, Ben Nicky and Scooter, have come together for a co-headline show on Belfast’s biggest stage at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, for one very special night on Saturday, June 29th 2024. […]

Gomez
Gigs

BEN OTTEWELL & IAN BALL from GOMEZ announce Belfast, Limelight show

November 22, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Ottewell is best known as a member of Gomez, a British rock act whose debut album, Bring It On, won the Mercury Music Prize in 1998. Gomez never had a designated frontman. Ottewell, Ian […]

IN FOCUS// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham

November 22, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

One of the most mysterious bands from the 80s with a huge underground following, The Sisters of Mercy, visited Nottingham on Sunday, November 19th, as a part of their Autumn 2023 tour. Andrew Eldritch, Ben […]

Future Islands
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring on new album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’

November 22, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #156 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring to discuss their new album, People Who Aren’t There Anymore, released on 26 January 2024. The seventh album […]

SEA GIRLS announce headline show at Belfast, Limelight on 11th March 2024
Gigs

SEA GIRLS announce headline show at Belfast, Limelight on 11th March 2024

November 21, 2023 XS Noize

Sea Girls released their new single ‘Young Strangers’ on 17th November, taken from their forthcoming third album, which will be released next year on their own label Alt. Records. Alongside this, the band have announced […]

P!NK
Gigs

PINK brings her Summer Carnival World Tour to Aviva Stadium, Dublin on 20 June 2024

November 21, 2023 XS Noize

Due to unprecedented demand from her fans across the UK and Europe, music icon P!NK is set to make a rapturous return in 2024, announcing brand new dates on her spectacular Summer Carnival World Tour, […]

Tors
News

TORS share new single ‘Tell You’ taken from their upcoming EP

November 20, 2023 XS Noize

Gifted with a talent for emotionally charged, melodically rich songwriting, the UK’s arena-ready band Tors today builds towards a big year in 2024 by sharing their brand new single ‘Tell You’. It comes ahead of […]

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