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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

          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
          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 […]

  • Gigs
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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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        • Col Gerrard
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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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SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their highly anticipated show for Radio 2 in Hyde Park this weekend, Simply Red today release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’, taken from their 12th studio album, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’, which will be released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies - Beneath the Eyrie
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ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies – Beneath the Eyrie

September 13, 2019 Lori Gava

The Pixies, like every seminal band that broke up and then reformed, has a Herculean challenge they constantly face. How can they contradict the idea that to preserve all that is great about the band’s […]

TEMPLES Share New Track "Context"  From New LP Hot Motion - Listen Now
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TEMPLES Share New Track “Context” From New LP Hot Motion – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared Context, one of the stand-out tracks from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James […]

MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single 'Blame It On The Summertime'...
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MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single ‘Blame It On The Summertime’…

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement last week that he’ll play a string of intimate UK shows this October which subsequently sold out almost immediately, Miles Kane today releases a feel-good video for his latest single, ‘Blame It […]

Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ - Watch Video
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Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ – Watch Video

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Making a spellbinding entrance into 2019, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shines on stunning new single ‘Why Wait’. Showcasing the stellar vocals and deeply personal songwriting that has seen Lilla Vargen rack up millions of […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track - 'A Dream Is All I Need To Get By'
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track – ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By.’ The track follows the release of new single ‘This Is The Place’ which is taken from […]

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track - 'Ball and Chain' 3
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THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track – ‘Ball and Chain’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including 9 US & 10 UK top ten […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo's Fan - 'We Are The Lucky Ones' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo’s Fan – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ – Watch Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Scottish duo Galileo’s Fan’s new video – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ as they prepare to release their spellbinding new album, ‘I Won’t Be Found,’ on 16th September […]

PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-pop band Reclaim Vienna announce their arrival today with the release of their anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ via 42s Records. The latest in the rapidly growing wave of exciting new bands in the […]

Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
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INHALER share video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler has released the video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae.’ The track is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out now. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun - "Secret We Both Know" - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun – “Secret We Both Know” – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Naked Sun is a 6-piece roots-rock band from Philadelphia, PA. After releasing their debut album War With Shadows with the band’s most moody sonic palette to date.  Throughout, they explore love’s darker side – […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN release politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every Day’

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun have today released the politically charged video for new single ‘Trouble Every […]

LOST COUSINS unveil 'STAY' (Mystery Jets Remix) - Listen Now
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LOST COUSINS unveil ‘STAY’ (Mystery Jets Remix) – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Indie psych-rock outfit Lost Cousins unveil the Mystery Jets Remix of their single ‘Stay.’ The track is about both physical and emotional movement. Uncertainties that lie ahead and remnants of the past are unearthed through […]

SHED SEVEN - Announce 'Going For Gold' Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue 1
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SHED SEVEN – Announce ‘Going For Gold’ Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 20th Anniversary of their seminal singles collection – SHED SEVEN – are pleased to announce a deluxe expanded edition of: ‘Going For Gold’. Set to be re-issued on the 18th October on Gold-coloured […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker - ‘I Don't Wanna Go' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker – ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ by Logan J Parker. Logan J Parker takes her cue from early influences like Memphis Minnie and Screaming Jay Hawkins. These days she might […]

KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song 'People’s Faces' - Listen Now
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KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song ‘People’s Faces’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest drops a new version of her song “People’s Faces” off of her critically acclaimed album The Book Of Traps & Lessons —listen to […]

THE ROLLING STONES - Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month
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THE ROLLING STONES – Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Audiences across the UK will be able to experience one of the most legendary live shows by The Rolling Stones in recent times, as an immersive screening of the iconic band’s 2016 Havana show will […]

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album 'FUNERAL' with series of exclusive content
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ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album ‘FUNERAL’ with series of exclusive content

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire’s Funeral holds up as one of the standout albums of the millennium, a record with an everlasting, enduring appeal, adored by fans and critics alike. It is a collection of truly unique and […]

In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020 1
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In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Sopranos is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. From 1999–2007 the show aired 86 episodes and bagged multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards from a list of 111 nominations. A […]

FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ - Watch Now
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FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ – Watch Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared their new single Petty Thieving, the fourth track taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s […]

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