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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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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
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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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        • Chimers
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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 […]

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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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THOM YORKE confirms 'Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes' North American shows
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THOM YORKE confirms ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ North American shows

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has confirmed a new series of live electronic performances to take place this fall in North America with Nigel Godrich and Tarik Barri, aka Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes. The new shows will feature Thom […]

GERRY CINNAMON includes Belfast + Dublin in his biggest tour to date
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GERRY CINNAMON includes Belfast + Dublin in his biggest tour to date

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a string of huge festival performances, today Gerry Cinnamon surprises fans with a run of UK and Ireland Arena dates, answering calls from fans who missed out on his sold-out shows to date. […]

REVEREND & THE MAKERS release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ on September 20th 1
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REVEREND & THE MAKERS release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ on September 20th

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

With six Top 20 albums already under their belts, Sheffield rock’n’roll radicals Reverend and the Makers release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ through Cooking Vinyl on September 20th 2019. The double vinyl, double […]

MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN - frontman of The Dears announces solo UK tour + new single - Listen Now
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MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN – frontman of The Dears announces solo UK tour + new single – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Having spent the spring and early summer on tour in his native Canada supporting Metric followed by Death From Above 1979, singer-songwriter Murray A. Lightburn has just announced a set of UK and RoI dates […]

Irish Psychedelic Six-Piece FAT PABLO Release New Single 'Ganki' - Listen Now
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Irish Psychedelic Six-Piece FAT PABLO Release New Single ‘Ganki’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

‘Ganki’ is the excellent new offering from experimental Dublin six-piece Fat Pablo. Fat Pablo emerged in early 2019, instantly carving themselves a new musical niche in a busy Irish scene with the releases of ‘Shambala’ and ‘Darts’. Now with ‘Ganki’, the band […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON' -  Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON- available digitally now with official lyric video – watch below. The track follows the release of single ‘Black Star Dancing’ & Rattling Rose. […]

JOHN MAYALL '85th Anniversary Tour' Announced for THE LIMELIGHT 1, Friday November 22nd 2019
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JOHN MAYALL ’85th Anniversary Tour’ Announced for THE LIMELIGHT 1, Friday November 22nd 2019

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Blues Hall of Fame member and the Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall is pleased to announce his 85th Anniversary Tour headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, November 22nd 2019. John released […]

EDITORS unveil new song 'Frankenstein' - Listen Now
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EDITORS unveil new song ‘Frankenstein’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Editors have today unveiled anthem-in-waiting ‘Frankenstein’ out today via Play It Again Sam. The kinetically crackling track, described by frontman Tom Smith as “a song of joy and escapism – a cartoon song for the […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce December headline shows
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce December headline shows

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have announced a run of headline shows in December, with dates in London, Wolverhampton, Manchester and Glasgow. Tickets will be available at 10 am on Friday 14th June. Having proven their mettle […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Five-Piece ACRYLIC Return with 'Post Punk For The Abyss' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Five-Piece ACRYLIC Return with ‘Post Punk For The Abyss’ – Listen Now

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

Having already received support from CLASH, BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson and M Magazine, Glaswegian five-piece ACRYLIC return with another melodic indie anthem ‘Post Punk For The Abyss’ June 14th, bursting with jangling guitars and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bastille - ‘Doom Days’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bastille – ‘Doom Days’

June 13, 2019 Phoebe Hedges

In their third studio album, ‘Doom Days’, Bastille creates “an apocalyptic party album”, which captures and reflects upon the turbulent political atmosphere of the last three years. Unlike its predecessor, ‘Doom Days’ is not concerned […]

WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister will play a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece released their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 1st 2019 on Xtra […]

KAISER CHIEFS release new single 'PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER' + announce new UK arena tour for January 2020
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KAISER CHIEFS release new single ‘PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER’ + announce new UK arena tour for January 2020

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs have announced the release of anthemic new single ‘People Know How To Love One Another’ alongside details of a new UK arena tour for January 2020. ‘People Know…’ is the lead single from the Kaiser Chiefs’ […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Interrupters @ Limelight 2, Belfast  11th June 2019 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Interrupters @ Limelight 2, Belfast 11th June 2019

June 12, 2019 Lee Campbell

This was my first live experience of LA-based, ska-punksters, The Interrupters. I was anticipating a high-energy, vibrant gig and they didn’t disappoint. Formed in California in 2011, their appearance at the Limelight marked the start […]

DEERHUNTER announce new album 'Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?' - Listen to first single
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DEERHUNTER Announce UK & European Tour

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

Deerhunter has announced details of a UK and European tour for this Autumn. As part of the UK run, the Atlanta-based act will play their biggest headline show at London’s iconic Roundhouse on 3 November, […]

THE LAFONTAINES share explosive new single 'Body' - Listen Now
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THE LAFONTAINES share explosive new single ‘Body’ – Listen Now

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

Scotland’s The LaFontaines have shared their new single, ‘Body’, the latest to be taken from their upcoming album Junior, out this Friday (June 14th) via So Recordings. The band also embark on a UK headline […]

UK collective THE WINACHI TRIBE unveil 'Parasites Paradise' feat I KONG - Listen Now
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UK collective THE WINACHI TRIBE unveil ‘Parasites Paradise’ feat I KONG – Listen Now

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

UK collective The Winachi Tribe are back again with another slice of Electro Funk with a side order of Reggae fusion collaborating with the legend that is I Kong. Simply put, if you don’t know […]

BOOK REVIEW: John Lennon and Jean Jullien - Imagine 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: John Lennon and Jean Jullien – Imagine

June 11, 2019 Michael Barron

The 1971 hit “Imagine” is probably the most globally recognised solo hit by John Lennon following his career with The Beatles. Whilst Oasis used the hook/riff from “Imagine”, the message of peace and to desist […]

Mancunian electronic indie outfit NARCISSUS release debut AA side single - burning candles / flashing blue lights - Watch Video
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Mancunian electronic indie outfit NARCISSUS release debut AA side single – burning candles / flashing blue lights – Watch Video

June 11, 2019 XS Noize

7th June, saw the release of the debut AA-side single – burning candles / flashing blue lights– by highly tipped Mancunian electronic indie outfit narcissus on new Manchester (UK) record label 42’s Records. Burning Candles […]

RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP
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RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP

June 11, 2019 XS Noize

In response to last week’s leak of 18 minidisc files, Radiohead has decided to make the sessions available in their entirety on Bandcamp.   “We got hacked last week – someone stole Thom’s minidisc archive from around […]

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