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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
          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: 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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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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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Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world
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DAMON ALBARN shares new track ‘The Tower Of Montevideo’ – Listen Now

October 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Tower Of Montevideo is the new track from Damon Albarn, out today. Inspired by Palacio Salvo, an iconic 1920s building in Uruguay, it explores Albarn’s melancholic wonder at this part of South America, where […]

CHILD OF THE PARISH share new single ‘Forever’s Not Enough’ - Listen Now
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CHILD OF THE PARISH share new single ‘Forever’s Not Enough’ – Listen Now

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Child of The Parish’s previous single ‘Midas Touch’ was completely atypical while also having an alluring accessibility. It made for a magnetic moment that took their unpredictable songcraft to new listeners, landing airplay from Jack Saunders at Radio 1 and Anne Frankenstein at 6Music, alongside […]

PREMIERE: WARBLY JETS - Making Of 'MONSTERHOUSE' Documentary 1
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PREMIERE: WARBLY JETS – Making Of ‘MONSTERHOUSE’ Documentary

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the alternative duo WARBLY JETS premiere Making Of ‘MONSTERHOUSE’. A short documentary about their forthcoming LP out November 12, 2021, exclusively with XS Noize. MONSTERHOUSE is the Los Angeles-based duo’s (Samuel Shea and Julien […]

DMA'S release new video for their track ‘Junk Truck Head Fuck’ & embark on mammoth UK tour
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DMA’S release new video for their track ‘Junk Truck Head Fuck’ & embark on mammoth UK tour

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Next week will see DMA’S embark upon the biggest UK tour from an international artist since COVID hit. The band have already sold over 60,000 tickets for the tour, which includes two of the biggest […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Charlatans - A Head Full Of Ideas
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Charlatans – A Head Full Of Ideas

October 13, 2021 Michael Barron

It’s hard to believe that this year will mark 20 years since the 2001 Sainsbury’s Christmas advert featuring Chef Jamie Oliver where he goes Christmas shopping with his Nan. Of all the people he buys […]

JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking his fourth solo full-length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on February 25th 2022 via BMG. ‘Fever Dreams Pts […]

SHED SEVEN announce 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album 'A Maximum High' & UK tour
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SHED SEVEN announce 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album ‘A Maximum High’ & UK tour

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of their major UK tour later this year, acclaimed leading lights of Britpop Shed Seven have announced 25th-anniversary editions of their celebrated album A Maximum High for release on November 26th. Originally released on […]

EELS Announce new album 'Extreme Witchcraft +& 2022 Tour - Hear new song 'Good Night On Earth'
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EELS share ‘Good Night On Earth’ music video from new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft’ due January 28th

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

EELS have revealed the official music video for their new single “Good Night On Earth”, taken from their upcoming fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, due for release January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electro Pop outfit SAFETY TOWN shares 'Fade Away'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Electro Pop outfit SAFETY TOWN shares ‘Fade Away’

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Safety Town shares the video for “Fade Away,” the third single off his upcoming LP, Fake It (due 11/12 via Earth Libraries). As described by frontman Jackson Davis, “This song was inspired by the […]

The Importance of the James Bond Theme Songs 2
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The Importance of the James Bond Theme Songs

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

The James Bond theme song is one of the most important parts of each film. Find out more about why these songs are so iconic here. It is often one of the first glimpses we […]

THE BOO RADLEYS announce new album 'Keep On With Falling' - Hear first single, 'I’ve Had Enough I’m Out'
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THE BOO RADLEYS announce new album ‘Keep On With Falling’ – Hear first single, ‘I’ve Had Enough I’m Out’

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

Responding to the warm welcome that greeted news of their reformation earlier this year, The Boo Radleys announce the release of their first album of all-new music in 24 years, the 11-track Keep On With […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour
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THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have announced their UK headline tour, taking place in February and March 2022. Bolton-upon-Dearne’s The Sherlocks were certainly a slow-burn overnight sensation. Ascending swiftly from stints in working men’s clubs to rammed, buzzing […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skindred at Rock City, Nottingham 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Skindred at Rock City, Nottingham

October 11, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

The band from Wales that combines very different genres of music – from heavy metal to reggae – has visited Nottingham as a part of their ”Show Time Tour”. Skindred is one of the most […]

LIAM GALLAGHER adds headline dates at Manchester Etihad Stadium and Glasgow Hampden Park for June 2022
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LIAM GALLAGHER adds headline dates at Manchester Etihad Stadium and Glasgow Hampden Park for June 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come to expect big things from Liam Gallagher, but bigger plans have been revealed for 2022 that are biblical even by his colossal standards. After selling out two Knebworth Park shows within the day […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dark Mark v Skeleton Joe (feat Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dark Mark v Skeleton Joe (feat Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone)

October 11, 2021 Lee Campbell

When Mark Lanegan teamed up with Joe Cardamone of The Icarus Line to release the 12″ single ‘Skeleton Joe Manifesto’ during the summer, it was difficult to foresee it being followed by a monster 16-track […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single 'Super Cool' from forthcoming new album 'BOOK'! 1
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single ‘Super Cool’ from forthcoming new album ‘BOOK’!

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

They Might Be Giants have announced November 12, 2021, as the release date for their new album and remarkable accompanying art book, both aptly titled: BOOK. The alternative rock legends shared the new album track “Super […]

US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022
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US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022.  Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 1
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BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Adams has announced live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 with a headline tour. Tickets for The SSE Arena on 29th May and 3Arena on 30th […]

INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’ 2
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INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’

October 11, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Blood Harmony is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Dave Hause – in case you’re wondering, that’s “pronounced like pause, or cause, dammit,” according to his Twitter bio. The album is an accomplished collection […]

LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London

October 10, 2021 Michael Barron

Whilst the duo have played together for two decades, this festival marked the first live gig the duo had performed together in seven years. Spiers & Boden are best known for being part of the […]

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