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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 […]

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          ‘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
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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
          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 […]

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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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TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ - Watch Now
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TOBY JOHNSON shares video for new single ‘California’ – Watch Now

September 14, 2021 XS Noize

Introducing a new pop-leaning sound with his current single ‘California’ resulted in Toby Johnson hitting key playlists including New Music Friday (Spotify) and New Music Daily (Apple Music) while also gaining fresh airplay at BBC […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band - Mr Luck - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Ronnie Wood band – Mr Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

September 13, 2021 Daniel Lynch

“Calling all guitarists…It’s the Jimmy Reed move,” proclaims the blurb on the rear sleeve. “It’s all about those visceral chords that send a shiver down your spine.” The passage finishes with, “It’s the flavour of […]

THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ - the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share video for ‘Swinging At Shadows’ – the first release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, who released their eighth album Night Network to universal acclaim in November 2020 have today shared the video to Swinging At Shadows. The track is the first to be released as part of […]

COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS - 'My Universe' will be released on September 24th 1
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COLDPLAY announce their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS – ‘My Universe’ will be released on September 24th

September 13, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today announced their much-anticipated collaboration with BTS. My Universe will be released on September 24th. The track, sung in both English and Korean, was written by Coldplay and BTS and produced by Max […]

INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne's 10th studio release, 'I’ve Been Trying To Tell You' 2
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INTERVIEW: Pete Wiggs talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #52 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Pete Wiggs from London trio Saint Etienne. Pete talks about Saint Etienne’s 10th studio release, I’ve Been Trying to Tell You […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain

September 10, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego-based blues-rocker Zack Oakley unveils the music video, “Acid Rain,” lifted from his debut solo album, Badlands, releasing September 17 via Kommune Records. Zack explains, “I am excited to share these songs with the […]

Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single 'Borders Blurred' - Listen Now
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Post-punk legends MEMBRANES release new single ‘Borders Blurred’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

In 2019, post-punk legends Membranes returned with a career-defining album, the wonderfully ambitious “What Nature Gives, Nature Takes Away”. The album’s release heralded their most successful period since reforming in 2009 around the All Tomorrow’s […]

WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time 1
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WAR CHILD to re-release 1 Love, Hope, Help! A Day In The Life & War Child Presents Heroes for the first time

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Four classic albums released for War Child between 2002 and 2009 featuring the likes of Muse, Stereophonics, Oasis, George Michael, Avril Lavigne, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Coldplay, Radiohead, Gorillaz, Manic Street Preachers, Beck, Keane, Lily […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB return with anthemic new single ‘Tell No Lies’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Manchester’s THE SLOW READERS CLUB, are back with their latest and most anthemic single yet, ‘Tell No Lies’; a huge synth-driven alternate anthem ready-made in time for the band’s long-anticipated – and three times rescheduled […]

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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Due to demand DAMON ALBARN’s sold-out one-off show at the Globe Theatre be made available to fans around the world

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Due to popular demand, live media platform Doors.Live today announced that Damon Albarn’s sold-out one-off show at the iconic Globe Theatre on the banks of London’s River Thames will now be made available to fans around the world. This very special performance […]

ALICE MERTON shares the video for new single 'Hero' - Watch Now
New Music

ALICE MERTON shares the video for new single ‘Hero’ – Watch Now

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

With numerous Top 10 chart positions across Europe, 650 million career streams, and even a victorious run as a coach on the German edition of The Voice, Alice Merton’s pop vision has a huge global-facing […]

THE WATERBOYS announce 'The Magnificent Seven: The Fisherman's Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-1990' Deluxe box set and hardback book 1
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THE WATERBOYS announce ‘The Magnificent Seven: The Fisherman’s Blues/Room To Roam band, 1989-1990’ Deluxe box set and hardback book

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Shortly after the release of their classic 1988 album Fisherman’s Blues, during a break in the sell-out world tour that followed, The Waterboys core line-up of Mike Scott (vocals, guitars, piano), Steve Wickham (fiddle/mandolin/organ), Anto […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane's euphoric 'Underneath Your Spell'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane’s euphoric ‘Underneath Your Spell’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Today Scottish artist Ewan MacFarlane releases one of the best new songs we’ve heard in a long while, ‘Underneath Your Spell’. The track is MacFarlane’s second solo single from his debut solo album ‘Always Everlong’, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne - I've Been Trying To Tell You 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – I’ve Been Trying To Tell You

September 9, 2021 Lori Gava

St Etienne has always been masterful in their ability to convey emotion through their sonics. Their decades-long collaboration has produced engaging works winning them significant critical praise and a Mercury Award nomination. Their latest offering, […]

THE CHARLATANS share lost track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ - Listen Now
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THE CHARLATANS share lost track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ – Listen Now

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS have just shared a new track entitled ‘C’mon, C’mon’ which was originally recorded in the nineties, but was lost, unheard and never released until now. “C’MON C’MON It’s about taking chances while they’re […]

AQUILO share new track ‘I Wanna See You Smile’ & announce headline tour of the UK and Europe in February 2022
Gigs

AQUILO share new track ‘I Wanna See You Smile’ & announce headline tour of the UK and Europe in February 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

After 490 million career streams to date, a revitalised and resurgent Aquilo take another big step towards the October 15th release of their new album ‘A Safe Place To Be’ by sharing the new track […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sam Walwyn delivers the captivating new single ‘Mama Plum’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sam Walwyn delivers the captivating new single ‘Mama Plum’

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

Having already commanded a huge amount of admiration and acclaim for his recently shared singles ‘First Place’ and ‘Littered Sense Of You’ this past year, fast-rising singer and songwriter Sam Walwyn is now looking to […]

JAMES ARTHUR announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on 28th March 2022 1
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JAMES ARTHUR announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on 28th March 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

James Arthur today delights fans by announcing tours of both the UK & Ireland and North America in 2022. The tour includes dates at Ulster Hall on 28th March and Olympia Theatre on 29th March. […]

FOY VANCE announces his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2022 1
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FOY VANCE announces his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance is pleased to announce his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 02nd April 2022. Foy’s second studio album on Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and the follow-up […]

IRON MAIDEN share brand-new animated music video for 'Stratego' - Watch Now
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IRON MAIDEN share brand-new animated music video for ‘Stratego’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

Iron Maiden have released the brand-new animated video for ‘Stratego’, which is taken from their critically acclaimed 17th studio album, Senjutsu, which is out now. The video, which continues the Japanese theme of the album, […]

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