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        • Keane
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          Keane Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Under The Iron Sea’

          June 22, 2026

          Keane will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second album, Under The Iron Sea, with a newly remastered and expanded reissue, released on July 24 via UMR/Island. The release follows the band’s successful 2024 anniversary […]

          Dylan John Thomas
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          Dylan John Thomas Announces Belfast Show At Limelight 1

          June 22, 2026

          Dylan John Thomas will play Limelight 1, Belfast, on December 1, 2026. The Scottish singer-songwriter has built his fanbase from the ground up, first sharpening his craft through busking on the streets of Glasgow before […]

          Scratch My Progress
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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 […]

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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
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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
          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. […]

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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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NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ - Listen Now
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NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

New Pagans are back with new single ‘Admire’, a peculiar love song about sticking around for someone after the spark of newness has gone. Admire began as a series of late-night scribbles, Lyndsey was thinking […]

INTERVIEW: Fairy-tales, Trolls and Female Empowerment - A sit-down with HANDS OFF GRETEL 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Fairy-tales, Trolls and Female Empowerment – A sit-down with HANDS OFF GRETEL

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Sassy alt-rock/grunge-pop band from South Yorkshire, Hands Off Gretel play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 14th February 2020. The four-piece have built themselves a solid live reputation, for a high energy shows […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal - Forward Motion Godyssey
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal – Forward Motion Godyssey

February 14, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

On their 2018 debut album When I Think Of You In A Castle, Chicago-based outfit Post Animal displayed the sort of appealing scrappiness that marked them out as a band to keep an eye on, […]

Galway's EOIN DOLAN releases 'Superior Fiction' single - Listen Now
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Galway’s EOIN DOLAN releases ‘Superior Fiction’ single – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Eoin Dolan is a songwriter and producer from Galway, a seaside town on the west coast of Ireland. His music combines sublime and sometimes heartbreaking melody with lush instrumentation and a classic songwriting finesse to […]

OCTOBER DRIFT share video for 'Oh The Silence' - Watch Now
Gigs

OCTOBER DRIFT share video for ‘Oh The Silence’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have shared the video for their new single, ‘Oh the Silence’, the latest track to be taken from their debut album, Forever Whatever, out now via Physical Education Records. The video is powerfully […]

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021
New Music

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

As a prelude to The Alarm’s Sigma UK tour shows next month in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, Mike Peters and The Alarm are proud to today announce a unique 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to […]

BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film
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BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released her latest song, No Time To Die, the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film. The song was produced by her brother; […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay - Everyday Life
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COLDPLAY Premiere Video for ‘CRY CRY CRY’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released the video for Cry Cry Cry, from their critically-lauded new album Everyday Life. The video was filmed in London’s Rivoli Ballroom and was directed by Dakota Johnson and Cory Bailey, with […]

BOOK REVIEW: Hitsville UK By John Riordan and Dan Cox
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Hitsville UK By John Riordan and Dan Cox

February 13, 2020 Michael Barron

Originally released as comic segments annually as a seven-part series; these parts have now formed together to be released as a full-length graphic novel. As the title “Hitsville UK” indicates – this is a book […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki - Unleash electro-tinged debut track 'Kombucha'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nadeah & Beki – Unleash electro-tinged debut track ‘Kombucha’

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Nadeah & Beki’s ‘Kombucha’ is a chugging Peaches-esque synth banger that throws up humorous musings on popular culture and identity politics. The vibrancy of the 90s-infused, synth-fuelled melodies are infectious and raw. Lifted from the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man

February 13, 2020 Daniel Lynch

With Ordinary Man, Ozzy Osbourne reminds us that he’s anything but.  A difficult 2019 for the Prince of Darkness resulted in the cancellation of all his tour dates and in early 2020 he revealed he’d been diagnosed […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
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UK Music Urges Ministers To Give Music Industry A Bigger Voice To Help Bring More Music Fans to Northern Ireland

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

UK Music Acting CEO Tom Kiehl calls on ministers in Northern Ireland to back plans for a new body to help boost the industry and encourage more visitors. In a keynote speech at Output Belfast […]

Celebrated producer JACKNIFE LEE announces new album 1
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Celebrated producer JACKNIFE LEE announces new album

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Producer Jacknife Lee (The Killers, Regina Spektor, U2, R.E.M., Empire Of The Sun, Jack Garratt, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Snow Patrol) is today sharing news of his latest project – the first under his own […]

IN FOCUS: Bombay Bicycle Club + Liz Lawrence @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Bombay Bicycle Club + Liz Lawrence @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 13, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Bombay Bicycle Club played an amazing show last night at Belfast’s Ulster Hall with support from Liz Lawrence. Conor Kinahan was on hand to take these shots.               Bombay […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MIRI - 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MIRI – ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Known for her distinctive soulful vocal tone, spiked with socially conscious lyrics and classic British songwriting, MIRI ‘ s brand of rebel music has won fans across the globe over the last few years. She […]

THE CORONAS Release video for brand new single 'Haunted' - Watch Now
Gigs

THE CORONAS Release video for brand new single ‘Haunted’ – Watch Now

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been eight months since The Coronas last released new music, and to say that the band have been busy since then is a bit of an understatement. They’ve headlined their own travelling festival, performed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tame Impala – The Slow Rush

February 13, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

“Quite a show for a loner in LA / I wonder how I managed to end up in this place?” Kevin Parker’s got plenty on his mind. ‘Par for the course for someone who’s called […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new single 'One Day' ahead of UK headline tour 2
Gigs

THE SHERLOCKS release new single ‘One Day’ ahead of UK headline tour

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

The Sherlocks will release track ‘One Day’, taken from second album ‘Under Your Sky’ which is out now on Infectious Music and received some excellent critical reviews. ‘One Day’ is a modern love song. It […]

RONAN KEATING Announces headline Belfast show at Botanic Gardens on Friday 5th June
Gigs

RONAN KEATING Announces headline Belfast show at Botanic Gardens on Friday 5th June

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Exactly 20 years after the release of his self-titled, debut solo (& No.1) album, RONAN KEATING has announced a summer tour that will include a Show in Belfast playing Live At Botanic Gardens on Friday […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grandmother Corn - 'Snowball Season'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grandmother Corn – ‘Snowball Season’

February 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for Grandmother Corn’s latest track Snowball Season. An upbeat fun song sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face during a miserable cold winter.  Snowball Season […]

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