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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

          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 […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
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          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
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          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 […]

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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: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
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          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
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          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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
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          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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          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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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          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 […]

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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. […]

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INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of 'The Good Will Out'
New Music

EMBRACE to reissue early albums on vinyl on 6th March

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

Indie heroes Embrace have announced their first three albums will be reissued on vinyl for the first time since their original release. The titles – The Good Will Out, Drawn From Memory and If You’ve […]

US superstar NELLY announces headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday 21st March 2020 1
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US superstar NELLY announces headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday 21st March 2020

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

US superstar Nelly is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday 21st March 2020. Nelly hit the world with a bang when he emerged with his debut album ‘Country […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys - Hotspot
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pet Shop Boys – Hotspot

January 30, 2020 Lee Campbell

Hotspot from the Pet Shop Boys is their open, roller-coaster love-letter to Germany and more specifically, Berlin – a city that has spawned their last three releases, all produced by Stuart Price. Tennant and Lowe […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Victorias Flight - 'Love Will Come Back'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Victorias Flight – ‘Love Will Come Back’

January 30, 2020 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere  ‘Love Will Come Back’ from Victorias Flight. The band consists of childhood friends Matt Robertson and Craig Harkness. They have established a loyal and growing fanbase in their hometown […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer - Have We Met
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ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer – Have We Met

January 29, 2020 Lori Gava

Dan Bejar, the man behind the musical entity Destroyer, has always been the master of apt sarcastic, lyrical ennui set to engaging sonics. On January 31st under his Destroyer moniker, he will release his inspired […]

Sheffield four piece PUREST announce new single on the 25 Hour Convenience Store label
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Sheffield four piece PUREST announce new single on the 25 Hour Convenience Store label

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Sheffield four-piece PUREST have announced that they will release a new single on the 25 Hour Convenience Store label on the 21st of February 2020. ‘Give Up’, the follow up to last year’s ‘Forever’ single, […]

LITTLE DRAGON return with their new studio album, 'New Me, Same Us' on 27th March 1
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LITTLE DRAGON return with their new studio album, ‘New Me, Same Us’ on 27th March

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Little Dragon return with their new studio album, “New Me, Same Us”. Entirely self-produced and recorded at their long-term home-built studio in Gothenburg, it’s the sound of a band going back to basics and falling […]

OCTOBER DRIFT share acoustic video for 'Oh The Silence' 1
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OCTOBER DRIFT share acoustic video for ‘Oh The Silence’

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift has shared the acoustic 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. Utilising the vibrant […]

Sir VAN MORRISON returns to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10th May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival
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Sir VAN MORRISON returns to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10th May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Music legend Sir Van Morrison makes a welcome return to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10 May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival. The multi-award-winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Generation Dude - 'Top Of The Heap'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Generation Dude – ‘Top Of The Heap’

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Irreverent rock duo Generation Dude get refreshingly nostalgic on their upcoming EP Crimes Against Yourself, due for release on 21st February 2020. Throughout the EP, the duo combines elements of classic rock, blues and folk […]

FONTAINES D.C. Announce Live shows in Belfast & Cork in May
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FONTAINES D.C. Announce Live shows in Belfast & Cork in May

January 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following their recent show at the Ulster Hall which sold out instantly tickets were released and forthcoming multiple sold-out shows including Iveagh Gardens, Dublin on 4th July, Fontaines D.C. have announced two more shows for […]

GAVIN JAMES returns with his largest headline Belfast show  at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August
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GAVIN JAMES returns with his largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August

January 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT show at the Ulster Hall in 2019, Gavin James returns with his largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August 2020. Gavin’s total streams are […]

BLOSSOMS announce two new album launch shows in Manchester & Liverpool
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BLOSSOMS reveal video for their new single ‘If You Think This Is Real Life’ – Watch Now

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single If You Think This Is Real Life and its accompanying video. The video was directed by Michael Holyk, who has worked with the likes of Jake Bugg and […]

CAMELPHAT Announce their largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square, Friday 28th August
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CAMELPHAT Announce their largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square, Friday 28th August

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT show at the infamous Belfast City Centre warehouse venue; The Telegraph Building in 2019, Camelphat return with the duo’s largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday […]

THE STRANGLERS Announce Final Full UK Tour 2020
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THE STRANGLERS Announce Final Full UK Tour 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most exciting, credible and influential British groups, The Stranglers have announced an extensive full production UK tour in October and November 2020 and have confirmed that this will be the last […]

OUTPUT BELFAST announces evening music showcases 1
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OUTPUT BELFAST announces evening music showcases

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 13 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

Glasgow born singer/songwriter JOESEF announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020
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Glasgow born singer/songwriter JOESEF announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Glasgow born singer/songwriter, Joesef is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 19th April 2020. His debut EP ‘Play me something nice’ is out now. The elusive, soulful musician comes from […]

US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020
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US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

US pop-rock band Sparks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020. Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – have announced the May 15th 2020 release […]

LIVE REVIEW: Turin Brakes at the Empire Music Hall, Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Turin Brakes at the Empire Music Hall, Belfast

January 27, 2020 Lee Campbell

Part of the Out to Lunch winter music festival, Turin Brakes played a superb, stripped-down acoustic gig at the Empire to kick-start Belfast’s weekend. No big surprises in terms of the set-list, but a solid […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: SIRMA feat: MALLOW - ‘On’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: SIRMA feat: MALLOW – ‘On’

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

Istanbul born, Brooklyn based singer-songwriter/producer SIRMA showcases pure emotive pop on ‘On’, evoking the likes of Sigrid and Alice Merton, whilst also harnessing ties with modern soul-pop and electronica. SIRMA says: “My vision for the […]

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