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          Oh Yeah Music Centre Releases ‘Scratch My Progress Vol. 14’ EP

          June 20, 2026

          The Oh Yeah Music Centre has released Scratch My Progress Vol. 14, a new EP showcasing music from the four artists selected for the programme’s 2025 cohort. This year’s cohort features Lord Jane, Pinsleep, GUSH […]

          Belfast TradFest
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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 […]

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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
          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
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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. […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          Podcast

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: I Break Horses – Warnings

April 27, 2020 David Ham

I Break Horses is the musical partnership of Maria Linden and Frederick Balck who are based in Stockholm, Sweden. Signed to Bella Union their debut album Hearts was released in 2011 and is an interesting […]

F9 remix ALANIS MORISSETTE’S latest single ‘SMILING’ - Listen Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE unveils her new single ‘Diagnosis’ – Listen Now

April 27, 2020 XS Noize

Alanis Morissette has unveiled her new single ‘Diagnosis’. ‘Diagnosis’ is not an official single, but a release from Alanis to her fans as she feels it relates to what´s currently going on in the world. […]

EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You” 1
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EVANESCENCE announces first new album in nine years & shares first song & video “Wasted on You”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence has announced their first album of new original music in nine years – The Bitter Truth (RCA UK) – which will be released incrementally over the course of this year. Launching the first song […]

JAMES BLAKE shares 'You’re Too Precious' - Watch Video
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JAMES BLAKE shares ‘You’re Too Precious’ – Watch Video

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Too Precious’ marks Blake’s first release of 2020 and a period in which James has also won widespread praise for his intimately uplifting live streams under lockdown. These have already featured a 2-hour production […]

DAN WILSON Asks "What If We Survive This?" In New Single "The Real Question"
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DAN WILSON Asks “What If We Survive This?” In New Single “The Real Question”

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Dan Wilson continues his monthly single release series with an existential new song “The Real Question,” which was written and recorded over the last two weeks. “I wrote ‘The Real […]

Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE - Watch Now
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Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail release new visuals for LOVE – Watch Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

LOVE is the final single to be taken from the award-winning, audio-visual collaboration between Elma Orkestra & Ryan Vail. The track is accompanied by a stunning video, which we unveil today. Featuring drone footage shot […]

JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track 'Saviours Of The City' - Listen Now
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JAKE BUGG shares new emotive acoustic track ‘Saviours Of The City’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has released emotive acoustic track Saviours Of The City, which is available to buy and stream now on RCA Records/Sony Music. Still only 26-years-old, yet with 4 albums and numerous hit singles to […]

Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ - Listen Now
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Rising Irish talent LILLA VARGEN shares new track ‘Love You Twice’ – Listen Now

April 24, 2020 XS Noize

Lilla Vargen’s latest single ‘Cold’ continued the young Irish artist’s rise when it was featured as part of Mollie King’s Best New Pop on Radio 1. It adds to her rush of breaking accomplishments, which […]

INTERVIEW: "There's more to life than the Royal Family" - A chat with The Orbs' ALEX PATERSON 1
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INTERVIEW: “There’s more to life than the Royal Family” – A chat with The Orbs’ ALEX PATERSON

April 23, 2020 Neal McClelland

As a young DJ, I have vivid memories of overnights in the back of my mates Nova listening to early Belgium & Piano rave tracks, after which we would listen to Pink Floyd The Wall […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson - Dear Life 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brendan Benson – Dear Life

April 23, 2020 Daniel Lynch

Brendan Benson returns with his latest solo album, Dear Life, seven years since his last. His career now spans over twenty years and, as a result, he’s certainly allowed the freedom of experimentation we hear across the album’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills - CCTV
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Columbia Mills – CCTV

April 23, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Columbia Mills have always been drawn to the dark. From their early singles right up to 2018’s ‘Close to You’, the Dublin-based quintet – namely, brothers Fiachra and Uisneagh Treacy (vocals and bass, respectively), Stephen […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Thundercat - It Is What It Is
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Thundercat – It Is What It Is

April 23, 2020 Michael Barron

Stephen Lee Bruner aka Thundercat is best known for producing Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly earning Lee a Grammy. However there so much more to this jazz enthusiast than this.  Despite being […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Roger O’Donnell - 2 Ravens
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Roger O’Donnell – 2 Ravens

April 23, 2020 Amanda Stock

Keyboardist and composer Roger O’Donnell has spent over 40 years on stage with bands like Psychedelic Furs, The Thompson Twins and for the last 33 years (on and off) the world’s biggest cult band – […]

PEARL JAM release a brand-new song 'Quick Escape' in advance of new album
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PEARL JAM to release GIGATON visual experience on Apple TV 4K in Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam announced the Gigaton Visual Experience – a special audio-visual event available free to all Apple TV app users in over 100 countries for seven days before being available to rent or buy.  This immersive visual album experience pairs the band’s inspired visuals, produced by the […]

KATE TEMPEST performs 'People’s Faces' on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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KATE TEMPEST performs ‘People’s Faces’ on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

Last night, British spoken word artist Kate Tempest delivered an emotional and timely performance of her latest single, “People’s Faces,” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Performing remotely in quarantine from her home in […]

DMA'S announce live stream of O2 Brixton show and release live video of 'Silver'
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DMA’S announce live stream of O2 Brixton show and release live video of ‘Silver’

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S have today announced that they will live-stream footage of their headline London show from O2 Brixton Academy. The entire gig will be shown at 9 pm GMT (6 am AEST) on Wednesday 29th April […]

Catch the rhythm of new quarantine reality 
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Catch the rhythm of new quarantine reality 

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

The whole world woke up in a completely new reality. In just several days we became our own heroes by staying at home, not touching anything as well as not seeing anyone. From one point […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lisabel - A Work Of Art
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lisabel – A Work Of Art

April 23, 2020 XS Noize

London based singer-songwriter Lisabel has announced the release of her upcoming debut album, A Work Of Art on May 5th. The album was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at her own production company, Brother Sun […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal the brand-new video for their current single 'The Buzz' - Watch Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal the brand-new video for their current single ‘The Buzz’ – Watch Now

April 22, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed the brand-new video for their current single The Buzz, taken from their new album Hate For Sale, out 17 July via BMG. Made entirely under lockdown, the video was produced […]

INTERVIEW: KING CHARLES on his stunning new album 'Out Of My Mind' 1
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INTERVIEW: KING CHARLES on his stunning new album ‘Out Of My Mind’

April 22, 2020 XS Noize

King Charles has released his new album ‘Out Of My Mind’. The album expresses his journey of recovery to mental and physical health and is a collection of soulful and eclectic songs that portray Charles’ […]

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