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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

          Duran Duran
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

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          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
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          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
          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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          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
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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 […]

          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. […]

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RYAN MCMULLAN announces two intimate solo performances at Central Church, Belfast on December 6th & 7th 2019
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces two intimate solo performances at Central Church, Belfast on December 6th & 7th 2019

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following his largest headline show to date at Custom House Square in August, Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce two intimate solo performances at Central Church (May Street Building), Belfast on December 6th & 7th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dantevilles - ‘Confession’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dantevilles – ‘Confession’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Watch Now

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Confession’ from Dantevilles new EP ‘Welcome to the Theatre’. 2019 has seen Dantevilles complete a successful U.K tour with DHP, Huw Stephens championing their latest […]

KITT PHILIPPA Releases New Single ‘Fahrenheit’ - Listen Now
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KITT PHILIPPA Releases New Single ‘Fahrenheit’ – Listen Now

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

With all three of the first singles from Kitt Philippa’s upcoming debut album, Human being nominated for Best Song by the Northern Irish Music Prize – the expectation is high for the next and final […]

VAN MORRISON announces new album - 'THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH' will be released on 25th October 2019 1
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VAN MORRISON announces new album – ‘THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH’ will be released on 25th October 2019

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

 has announced details of a new album – Three Chords And The Truth. It will be released on Exile/Caroline International available on CD/vinyl and digital download on October 25th 2019. Three Chords And The Truth […]

STEREOPHONICS announce major UK arena tour for spring 2020
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STEREOPHONICS announce major UK arena tour for spring 2020

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics have today unveiled new single, ‘Bust This Town’, the latest offering from forthcoming album ‘Kind’, released on October 25th via Parlophone Records and available to pre-order now. The group also announced today details of a new spring 2020 […]

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad' 1
New Music

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad’

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad’, out 8th November. The band have also confirmed two headline shows for October as well as a performance at […]

THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA Announce New Single ‘Wait For Now’ 1
New Music

THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA Announce New Single ‘Wait For Now’

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

The Cinematic Orchestra have always defied category and convention. Neither an orchestra nor a band, not a pure jazz act but full of its influence, not electronic but originally rooted in a London based electronic […]

JONNY GREENWOOD Announces the Formation of OCTATONIC RECORDS 1
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JONNY GREENWOOD Announces the Formation of OCTATONIC RECORDS

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jonny Greenwood has formed a new imprint via Council Records, Octatonic Records. The imprint aims to document and champion some of the best musicians Greenwood has encountered in the classical world, […]

DAVID KEENAN announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020
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DAVID KEENAN announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter David Keenan is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020. David has signed for independent Irish label Rubyworks, who will work with him […]

EVANESCENCE & WITHIN TEMPTATION have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour 3
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EVANESCENCE & WITHIN TEMPTATION have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

In what promises to be one of the biggest tours of next year EVANESCENCE and WITHIN TEMPTATION confirmed they have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour kicking off in Brussels, Belgium on 4th April 2020.   […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Conor Furlong – Rapid Eye Movement

September 17, 2019 Fionn Crossan

Dublin singer-songwriter Conor Furlong has been making waves with the announcement of his debut album ‘Rapid Eye Movement’, to be released on the 20th September. The album is represented well by lead single R.E.M Saved […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Morriss releases 'Holiday of a Lifetime' ahead of fourth solo album 'Look Up'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Morriss releases ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’ ahead of fourth solo album ‘Look Up’

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’ the new video from Mark Morriss. ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’, is the third single to be taken from Mark Morriss’ fourth solo album ‘Look […]

SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Announce UK 2020 Autumn Tour

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement that their funky new album, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’, will be released on November 8th on BMG, Simply Red today reveal the details of a highly anticipated 13-date UK and Ireland 2020 arena tour. Hailed […]

DAVID KEENAN announces debut album 'A Beginners Guide To Bravery' out Friday 10th January 2020
Gigs

DAVID KEENAN announces debut album ‘A Beginners Guide To Bravery’ out Friday 10th January 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

David Keenan’s first album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” – will be released on Rubyworks on Friday 10th January 2020. The first taste of the record comes on Friday 13th September, with the release […]

STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour
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STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

AEG Presents are delighted to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are following on from their triumphant Hyde Park ‘Radio 2 Live’ show and coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit […]

WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020
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WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland and the UK’s top-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announce that they will perform their first-ever Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium show on Friday 28 August 2020, subject to licence.  It follows […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong – ‘R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

“R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight” is the lead single from Conor Furlong’s upcoming album “Rapid Eye Movement”. The single is released today, Monday 16 September, with the album to follow on Friday 20 September.  The […]

LIVE REVIEW: Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London

September 15, 2019 Michael Barron

Known as “Last Night of the Proms”, XS Noize was invited to the sold-out event at Hyde Park, London which in line with tradition took place on the second Saturday in September. Traditionally seen as […]

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019

September 15, 2019 Lee Campbell

Peter Hook & The Light brought their “Technique & Republic Tour to Belfast on Saturday 14th September 2019. Having toured the albums from Hooky’s previous bands Joy Division and New Order for almost eight years […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - Why Me? Why Not
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ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Why Me? Why Not

September 13, 2019 Ben P Scott

We all know the story so far. Well, you should do, unless you’ve been living under a rock since the mid-90s. A decade ago, the biggest band of our generation breaks up after a blazing […]

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