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        • Enter Shikari
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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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          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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
          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 […]

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        • 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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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          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
          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. […]

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PREMIERE: Vanderocker Offers Mind-Warping Experience With Latest Video ‘Creature of Habit’
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PREMIERE: Vanderocker Offers Mind-Warping Experience With Latest Video ‘Creature of Habit’

July 30, 2019 XS Noize

Gearing up to release her new mind-melting video is Vanderocker, the Los Angeles-based avant-everything indie guru. Creature of Habit is culled from her latest album, Point Defiance, one which builds upon the success of her […]

EMBRACE - Announce their brand new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED - Listen to track
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EMBRACE announce March 2020 Manchester & Leeds shows

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the band’s sold-out hometown show at the 6,000 capacity Halifax Piece Hall last month and their sold-out London Alexandra Palace gigs in December, Embrace will be bringing their special “Songs from The […]

Acclaimed Alt Rapper & Poet DIZRAELI announces his new studio album, ‘The Unmaster’
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Acclaimed Alt Rapper & Poet DIZRAELI announces his new studio album, ‘The Unmaster’

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

UK Rapper, social activist, producer and spoken word artist Dizraeli, has announced his new studio album, the poignant and autobiographical ‘The Unmaster’, out on 20th September. Following the recent release of his single ‘My Mama’, which saw support […]

PETE MURRAY Adds Dublin Show To September Tour
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PETE MURRAY Adds Dublin Show To September Tour

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

With an appearance at Boardmasters Festival in August already confirmed, Pete Murray has added a Dublin show to his September headline tour (dates below). Having previously headlined Brixton Academy and Shepherds Bush Empire, his last […]

KRIS BARRAS BAND announce Irish Headline shows
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KRIS BARRAS BAND announce Irish Headline shows

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from his debut in Ireland opening for Black Stone Cherry, UK blues Guitarist Kris Barras Band will return to Dublin and Belfast this October for his first-ever headline shows. Tickets on sale this […]

Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th
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Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading Led Zeppelin tribute act, No Stairway are pleased to announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday, November 08th 2019. To celebrate this momentous 50THAnniversary year, No Stairway will […]

Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019
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Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Dublin four-piece The Riptide Movement are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 25th October 2019. The band are back with the release of their eagerly anticipated new single […]

A CERTAIN RATIO Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary with Box Set and Tour
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A CERTAIN RATIO – Share new video for ‘Dirty Boy’ remix – Watch Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

A CERTAIN RATIO continues their 40th-anniversary celebrations with a brand new remix of ‘Dirty Boy’ from fellow Mancunian Chris Massey. The track, described by Mixmag as “for those who like their disco with a bit […]

FRIENDLY FIRES Announce details of new album 'Inflorescent' + share single 'Silhouettes'
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FRIENDLY FIRES unveil “Run The Wild Flowers,” the latest track from their long-awaited new album Inflorescent

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today Friendly Fires – Ed Macfarlane, Edd Gibson and Jack Savage – have unveiled “Run The Wild Flowers,” the latest track from their long-awaited new album Inflorescent (August 16, Casablanca Records/Polydor) Featured earlier today on Apple Music’s Beats […]

SNOW PATROL Return with new album, 'WILDNESS' May 25th 1
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SNOW PATROL announce the first of 2 Reworked EPs, released on August 9th

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol, including a stunning new version of Crack The Shutters available to hear below. The band announced on their social media channels last month they have been in the studio over the last […]

THE FUTUREHEADS will release the single ‘Good Night Out’ / ‘Listen, Little Man!’ on 5th July
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THE FUTUREHEADS reveal the video for current single ‘Listen, Little Man!’

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following recent performances at Electric Fields, Tramlines and Latitude Festival, The Futureheads reveal the video for current single ‘Listen, Little Man!’. It’s the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Powers’, which is […]

PREMIERE: Harry Heart’s new single ‘Montaigne’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Harry Heart’s new single ‘Montaigne’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Harry Heart is one of those artists that come along very rarely in a lifetime. A dual resident and native to Sydney, Australia and East London outskirts of Walthamstow respectively. This young troubadour has come […]

BAT FOR LASHES shares new track, 'Feel For You' - Listen Now
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BAT FOR LASHES shares new track, ‘Feel For You’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Having laid some tantalising video clues for what to expect from her forthcoming album Lost Girls including a self-directed video for “Kids In The Dark”, today Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan drops a second […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
Gigs

RAZORLIGHT are back with a brand new single, ‘Cops And Robbers’ – Listen Now

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following a 10 year wait between third album Slipway Fires and 2018’s comeback Olympus Sleeping, Razorlight are back with brand new material in the form of single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ released on the 26th July. […]

PREMIERE: Traveller are the Sound of Gritty, UK Country Rock on New Single, 'Old Stories'
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PREMIERE: Traveller are the Sound of Gritty, UK Country Rock on New Single, ‘Old Stories’

July 26, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere “Old Stories” the new single from Traveller. Forming in 2012, Traveller was first born when drummer Simon Usher heard the talents of lead vocalist Gerry Sheridan. Since […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: From NY via New Delhi, PRATEEK KUHAD searches for deeper connection in a disconnected world
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: From NY via New Delhi, PRATEEK KUHAD searches for deeper connection in a disconnected world

July 25, 2019 XS Noize

Today at XS Noize we are very pleased to premiere the new video for ‘with you / for you’ from Prateek Kuhad. Independent songwriter Prateek Kuhad kicked off 2019 with a sold-out 15 date US tour, including a […]

Album Review: ∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes
Album Reviews

Album Review: ∑(No,12k,Lg,17Mif) New Order + Liam Gillick: So it goes

July 25, 2019 Lee Campbell

This month has seen the release of New Order’s first live album since NOMC15 at the end of 2017. So it goes was recorded at the Old Granada Studios on 13th July 2017 as part […]

THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December
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THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December

July 25, 2019 XS Noize

The Skids and Big Country announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 6th December 2019. Scotland has given the world many iconic bands – among them and currently riding high on renewed […]

Tupac Shakur’s I.D. Card Sets World Record for Most Expensive Piece of Rapper’s Memorabilia
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Tupac Shakur’s I.D. Card Sets World Record for Most Expensive Piece of Rapper’s Memorabilia

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

 A 1995 prison I.D. badge issued to rapper Tupac Shakur sold on Sunday, July 21, for $30,000, setting a world record for the most expensive piece of Tupac memorabilia ever sold at public auction. The sale comes exactly […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 2
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MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Meltdown festival returns to London Southbank Centre for its 26th run. The festival will run from 3 – 11 August 2019 and will be curated by Nile Rodgers. Meltdown will see performances from Nile himself […]

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