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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 […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          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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        • 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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INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 1
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LIVE REVIEW: James at the Royal Albert Hall, London

March 10, 2019 Michael Barron

Last year Manchester indie legends James released their fifteenth LP, Living in Extraordinary Times. XS Noize found Living in Extraordinary Times was an essential and sacrosanct addition to the James back catalogue giving it a […]

TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019
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TOUTS release lost Joe Strummer cover, ‘Before We Go Forward’ – Listen Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

TOUTS have released their new track ‘Before We Go Forward’ on Very Clever Records. The track is a cover of a ‘lost’ song from the legendary Joe Strummer, originally recorded by The Clash frontman in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS - 'Twig and Thread' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS – ‘Twig and Thread’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Twig and Thread is the second single from RATTS. A Garage / Grunge 3-piece from London. The single is released on April 5th and the band play The Monarch, Camden the same night. Love At The Community Centre […]

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

INTERVIEW: Embrace singer Danny McNamara on the 21st anniversary of ‘The Good Will Out’

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Embrace celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, The Good Will Out, with a ten date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. […]

NEW PAGANS announce new single, ‘IT’S DARKER’ & Irish tour dates
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NEW PAGANS Release Video for New Single ‘It’s Darker’ & Irish Tour Dates

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

New Pagans create music that is vivid and engaged. The songs have massive riffs and rare dynamics. The lyrics are ready to start conversations and challenge the given ideas. Every release is a throwdown, a […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album 'Where The Action Is' - Listen to first single
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THE WATERBOYS Announce New Album ‘Where The Action Is’ – Listen to first single

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May 24th The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, […]

SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ - Watch Now
Gigs

SOAK premieres new single ‘DÉJÀ VU’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

SOAK has today released a video for ‘Déjà Vu’, the lead single from her anticipated second album ‘Grim Town’, which will be released on April 26th on Rough Trade Records. Bridie has also been confirmed […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive - 'Romance is Over' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Just Drive – ‘Romance is Over’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

‘Romance is Over’ is the second release this year from Welsh Indie rock band Just Drive. Produced and recorded by Nick Brine (Oasis, The Darkness, Teenage Fan Club) at the iconic Rockfield studios in Monmouth, […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Fugitive Orchestra – ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Watch Now

March 8, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release 'Left Alive' video - Watch Now
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release ‘Left Alive’ video – Watch Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released the video for their new single, ‘Left Alive’, following their sold-out show at London’s ULU last week. The song is the commercial track for the new action […]

DAVID GRAY Releases his new single ‘A Tight Ship’ - Listen Now
Gigs

DAVID GRAY Announces 17 Date UK & Ireland Tour

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

DAVID GRAY has confirmed release details for a new album Gold In A Brass Age – his first album of new material in four years – alongside a seventeen-date tour of the UK for 2019.  The album will […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper - The Modern Age
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper – The Modern Age

March 7, 2019 Amanda Stock

On 22nd March 2019, after a musical hiatus of 21 years, Sleeper releases their new album “The Modern Age”. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. […]

Country trio MIDLAND bring their live show to Belfast's Ulster Hall this December
Gigs

Country trio MIDLAND bring their live show to Belfast’s Ulster Hall this December

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Made up of singer Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass player Cameron Duddy, a trio of friends based in Dripping Springs, Texas, MIDLAND is the embodiment of Seventies California country, all smooth Eagles […]

BANANARAMA Announce New Single 'Stuff Like That' - Listen Now
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BANANARAMA Announce New Single ‘Stuff Like That’ – Listen Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

Bananarama has revealed that the first single taken from their forthcoming studio album, In Stereo, will be the disco stomper Stuff Like That. Available everywhere now, the single proves testament to why Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man - ‘40 Bags’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tall Tree 6 Ft Man – ‘40 Bags’ – Listen Now

March 7, 2019 XS Noize

On 17th May Cambridge quintet Tall Tree 6 Ft Man are to release ‘Boundaries’, their debut long player on Label Fandango. Revolving around the core of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Czerwik, their sublime piano-led […]

RICHARD HAWLEY Announces his eighth studio album, 'Further' - Listen to track
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RICHARD HAWLEY Announces his eighth studio album, ‘Further’ – Listen to track

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

2019 is set to be a landmark year for songwriter Richard Hawley.  Not only is he due to release his eighth studio album, Further, but a musical based on a collection of his songs opens […]

HOZIER shares the video for 'Dinner & Diatribes' - Watch Now
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HOZIER shares the video for ‘Dinner & Diatribes’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has today shared the video for Dinner & Diatribes, taken from his new album Wasteland, Baby! The video features actress Anya Taylor -Joy, best known for her roles in the films The Witch, Split and Glass and was directed by Anthony Byrne. […]

WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast's Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See BREATHE – THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday March 9th 2019

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience are playing Belfast’s Limelight, Saturday, March 9th 2019. Breathe formed in 2015 when a group of Irish session musicians came together over a shared love of Pink Floyd and […]

FONTAINES D.C. - Unveil new video for 'Roy's Tune' + UK Live dates 1
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. – Unveil new video for ‘Roy’s Tune’ + UK Live dates

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last year, FONTAINES D.C. has released five critically acclaimed singles, all of which garnered considerable support both from radio, with the band A-listed at BBC Radio 6 Music for their last single ‘Big’, […]

AMA Shares Video for 'SLIP' - Watch Now
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AMA Shares Video for ‘SLIP’ – Watch Now

March 6, 2019 XS Noize

AMA is 18 years old from West London. Her first 2 singles, “MONOCHROME” & “SLIP”, have been produced by COURAGE (BLACK BUTTER) & MIXED BY SPIKE STENT (FRANK OCEAN, VINCE STAPLES).  Her MONOCHROME video was […]

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