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          Belfast TradFest Announces Landmark 2026 Programme Across 40 Venues

          June 19, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has announced the full programme for its 2026 edition, which will take place from July 26 to August 2 across the city. The festival’s eighth edition will feature more than 1,000 artists across […]

          Kingfishr
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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 […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

  • 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
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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
          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. […]

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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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KELLY LEE OWENS shares new single 'Corner of My Sky ft. JOHN CALE' with video starring MICHAEL SHEEN
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KELLY LEE OWENS shares new single ‘Corner of My Sky ft. JOHN CALE’ with video starring MICHAEL SHEEN

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, producer/musician Kelly Lee Owens released her new album, Inner Song, on Smalltown Supersound to incredible acclaim. Today, she unveils a video for “Corner of My Sky,” an Inner Song track born out of […]

THE WATERBOYS share video for new single '(You've Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two'
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THE WATERBOYS share video for new single ‘(You’ve Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two’

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys have released their brand new single ‘(You’ve Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two’, from their rave-reviewed new album Good Luck, Seeker on Cooking Vinyl. The new video features Mike Scott and band […]

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces a socially distant live show this October 1
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JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces a socially distant live show this October

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Jealous of the Birds – the musical project of Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Naomi Hamilton – release “Epistle,” the last track on the upcoming LP Peninsula, out now via Canvasback/Atlantic. Jealous of The Birds will perform […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinee - Goldfish
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinee – Goldfish

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Goldfish is the brand new single from Matinee. Produced by Julian Corrie from Franz Ferdinand. The video to the single stars National Television Award winner and former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite. Goldfish explores how the […]

GLASS ANIMALS announce special 'LIVE IN THE INTERNET' live-stream broadcast for 15th October 2020
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GLASS ANIMALS announce special ‘LIVE IN THE INTERNET’ live-stream broadcast for 15th October 2020

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Glass Animals – who recently made headlines with the release of their magnificent third album ‘Dreamland’ – continue to defy what is possible in 2020 with the announcement of their ‘Live In The Internet’ broadcast. […]

YO LA TENGO share new single, 'Bleeding' - Listen Now
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YO LA TENGO share new single, ‘Bleeding’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Yo La Tengo share a second song from their forthcoming EP, Sleepless Night. ‘Bleeding’ is the record’s standalone original composition, a windswept ballad where delicate guitar melodies give way to cyclonic fuzz. The five-song […]

PADDY HANNA shares new single 'Colosseum' - Watch Video 1
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PADDY HANNA shares new single ‘Sinatra’ from new album ‘The Hill’ out October 16th

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Paddy Hanna today shares new single Sinatra from his upcoming album The Hill, out October 16th via Strange Brew. The album is produced by Dan Fox of Girl Band and Paddy counts Burt Bacharach as […]

TUNE-YARDS releases video for new song 'nowhere, man' - Watch Now
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TUNE-YARDS releases video for new song ‘nowhere, man’ – Watch Now

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Tune-Yards releases their new song ‘nowhere, man’. The bright, brash and upbeat song is paired with a lively video that takes Chaplin-esque footage shot in Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner’s garage during quarantine and […]

BC CAMPLIGHT announces a headline Dublin show for 2021
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BC CAMPLIGHT announces a headline Dublin show for 2021

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

BC Camplight has announced he will make his highly anticipated return to Dublin, this time playing The Grand Social, 2nd May 2021. BC Camplight’s latest album ‘Shortly After Takeoff’ was released in April 2020, the album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Public Enemy - What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?
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ALBUM REVIEW: Public Enemy – What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?

September 22, 2020 Michael Barron

The lyrics from Public Enemy’s 1989 hit “Fight the Power” has featured in many academic papers. “Elvis was a hero to most, But he never meant shit to me you see; Straight up racist, that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould - Blue Hearts
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould – Blue Hearts

September 22, 2020 Lee Campbell

Bob Mould roars back with a blistering volley of protest anthems and introspection. Less than 18 months after the release of his upbeat LP, Sunshine Rock, Mould lets fly with Blue Hearts – a searing, […]

COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album 2
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COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Colin Macleod lives an intriguing dual existence. His 2018 debut album ‘Bloodlines’ earned widespread critical acclaim, leading to shows with Roger Waters and Robert Plant as well as a performance on The Late Late Show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Ohms
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ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Ohms

September 21, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

In some aspects, Ohms finds Deftones going back to their roots. Perhaps not musically – there’s as much of Adrenaline and Around the Fur’s DNA present here as there is anything else, in that the […]

CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates
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CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

It’s time for the marauding performance punks from the slopes of the Pennines to travel the UK once more, as CABBAGE announce tour dates for May 2021, stomping across stages in belated support of their […]

THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna
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THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Nix, a loose collection of uniquely talented musicians corralled together by Nick McCarthy (ex Franz Ferdinand) and Seb Kellig around their Sausage Studio in east London have today shared the video for The Drop. […]

THE CRIBS share 'I Don't Know Who I Am' feat. LEE RANALDO
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THE CRIBS share ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’ feat. LEE RANALDO

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared the video to I Don’t Know Who I Am, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, […]

FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album 'Shore' and accompanying film
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FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album ‘Shore’ and accompanying film

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Fleet Foxes announced their fourth album Shore, which will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, at 13:31 universal coordinated time, the autumnal equinox. The album will be accompanied by a 55-minute Super 16mm companion art […]

INTERVIEW with Rising Irish Star FLYNN 1
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INTERVIEW with Rising Irish Star FLYNN

September 21, 2020 Victoria Pearson

After exceeding 40 million streams as a featured vocalist on Lost Frequencies’ ‘Recognise’, Flynn’s recent solo track ‘One Of Us’ ignited his solo career. It hit fifteen New Music Friday playlists worldwide, fired up Ireland’s […]

NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ – Watch Now

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast band New Pagans have released the video for their latest single ‘Yellow Room’, which was also Steve Lamacq’s ‘Record Of The Week’ on BBC 6 Music. The video was directed by bassist Claire Miskimmin […]

WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl 6
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WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

On October 2nd, 2020 Big Brother Recordings release limited edition album formats on heavyweight vinyl with remastered audio to mark the 25th anniversary of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?. XS Noize has 2 vinyl copies […]

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