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          AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more

          May 22, 2026

          AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, as the city prepares for what promises to be its biggest music weekend of the year. Hailed as “Techno Christmas,” or “Belfast Coachella” AVA is […]

          The Script
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          THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour

          May 22, 2026

          The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

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          The Coral
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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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
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          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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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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        • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
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          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
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          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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          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Cigarettes After Sex announces a one-off, global Livestream, Live From L.A., filmed exclusively for Driift in Los Angeles, CA. Spanish Prayers signees The Furniture will open. The performance will be premiered worldwide on Thursday, […]

Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 1
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Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Icelandic rockers KALEO come to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 with their Fight or Flight tour. Special guests are Belle Mt. & JUNIUS. Since the release of their gold-certified breakthrough album, 2016’s A/B, Icelandic […]

UNLOVED announce 'The Pink Album' due for release 2nd September - Watch video for first single 'Mother’s been a bad girl' 1
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UNLOVED announce ‘The Pink Album’ due for release 2nd September – Watch video for first single ‘Mother’s been a bad girl’

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today announces their new album, “The Pink Album”, due for release on 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band reveal the album’s single, “Mother’s been a bad girl.”  “In my head, ‘Mother’s been […]

UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022 1
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UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, U.K. indie-pop phenom Cavetown announces his fall 2022 European and U.K. headline tour, featuring support from Tessa Violet and Orla Gartland for select dates. The tour will kick off on October 11th, where Cavetown […]

IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 1
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IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

May 17, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

“So Happy It Hurts” is the name of Bryan Adams’s latest album and current tour. The legendary Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter performed at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on the 15th of May. The setlist […]

IN FOCUS// Whitesnake with Europe and Foreigner @ Utilita Arena Newcastle 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Whitesnake with Europe and Foreigner @ Utilita Arena Newcastle

May 16, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

David Coverdale and his legendary band Whitesnake visited Newcastle as a part of their farewell tour. After more than 40 years of a successful music career, Coverdale stated during the gig that “…I was ready […]

MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ - Listen Now
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MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ – Listen Now

May 16, 2022 XS Noize

19-year-old Maya Lane’s debut single ‘Still The Same’ captured the attention of everyone from Clash and Wonderland to a wide variety of folk/country specialists, including Baylen Leonard of Absolute Radio Country. Maya now builds upon […]

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London

May 16, 2022 Michael Barron

From writing a song about a “Funny Little Frog”, the Glaswegian septet have been known for their entertaining live antics. At the 2015 Bonnaroo Music Festival the band invited actors John Hamm and Zach Galifianakis […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with 'Dear Scott' 3
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INTERVIEW: Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with ‘Dear Scott’

May 14, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #86 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with one of the greatest ever British songwriters Michael Head of The Red Elastic Band. Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into […]

ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album 'S.I.D.E.S'
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ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album ‘S.I.D.E.S’

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

Alice Merton’s recent singles have established an uncompromising new attitude as she laces her sound with edge, experimentation and outspoken honesty. At the same time, her darker approach is only making her alt-pop more enticing […]

LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today 2
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LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

The sixth single to be taken from Lisa’s upcoming album, ‘Dynamite’ follows a string of no1 hits, including Country Mile, You’re gonna get back up, Bad Idea, and Watch me. Written by Picture This, one […]

JEHNNY BETH releases cover of Nine Inch Nails' 'Closer'
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JEHNNY BETH releases cover of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Closer’

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth has released a stunning version of Nine Inch Nails’  career-defining hit, ‘Closer.’ The track comes ahead of a string of EU & UK festival dates this summer, including a slot with Nick […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever

May 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since bursting onto the scene fifteen years ago, Florence + The Machine – led by vocal powerhouse Florence Welch – have wowed fans and critics alike with their brilliant songs and fantastic live performances. Their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile - A Light For Attracting Attention
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

A Light for Attracting Attention is one of the most anticipated albums of 2022. The Smile is a collaborative trio are comprised of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and musical polymath Jonny Greenwood along with Sons […]

BILLY IDOL Announces Revised Tour Dates in October for The Roadside Tour 2022 1
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BILLY IDOL Announces Revised Tour Dates in October for The Roadside Tour 2022

May 12, 2022 XS Noize

The world’s favourite rebel Billy Idol has rescheduled The Roadside Tour 2022 with new dates now set for October 2022. All existing tickets are still valid for the revised dates. Says Billy Idol: “As many […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners - These Actions Cannot Be Undone
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

Gentle Sinners release their debut album; These Actions Cannot Be Undone. Followers of the Scottish Alternative Music scene will recognise the names of the collaborators, James Graham of The Twilight Sad and Arab Strap frontman Aidan […]

INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid
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INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid

May 12, 2022 Randall Radic

Prolific songwriter and producer Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, teams up with Supertaste on “Anyone Else,” his latest creation. Talking about the collaboration, Bakker says, “Supertaste are dope artists and genuinely dope humans, so it’s been […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ - Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’
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PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ – Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’

May 12, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini is set to release his new album and fourth studio set ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ on July 1st via Atlantic Records. He launches the album by sharing two new singles, ‘Lose It’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den - Blue Hours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den – Blue Hours

May 11, 2022 Lee Campbell

If ‘Blue Hours’ was the first ever Bear’s Den record that you listened to, you would be confused as to why they have been consistently labelled as ‘folk-rock’. They now seem to have fully shed […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Thursday 10th November 2022 1
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BELLE & SEBASTIAN announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Thursday 10th November 2022

May 11, 2022 XS Noize

Scottish indie band Belle & Sebastian are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday 10th November 2022. Belle And Sebastian recently released their 10th studio album ‘A Bit Of […]

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