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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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          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 […]

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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
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          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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DMA’s Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1 on Monday 17th June
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DMA’s Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1 on Monday 17th June

January 23, 2019 XS Noize

Aussie rockers DMAs are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 17th June 2019. Following the success of their headline UK shows last year, as well as support slots […]

Chart Dominating Powerhouse DRAKE Announces 3 Shows at Dublin's 3Arena in March
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Chart Dominating Powerhouse DRAKE Announces 3 Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena in March

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, platinum-selling, chart-dominating powerhouse Drake announces the ‘ASSASSINATION VACATION TOUR’ with support from fellow Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter Tory Lanez. Fresh off the back of his sell-out U.S tour, Drake will be taking his stellar production onto the […]

Gang of Four
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GANG OF FOUR release new single “PAPER THIN” from upcoming album HAPPY NOW – Listen

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band, the Gang of Four were formed by guitarist Andy Gill in the bricolage punk rock fallout culture of late seventies Leeds – a place where art was a mirror and guitars were machine guns. They […]

SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album 'The Modern Age' Released March 2019. Listen to Single 'Look At You Now'
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SLEEPER have unveiled the video for their current single ‘Look At You Now’ – Watch Now

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have unveiled the video for their current single ‘Look At You Now’ and announced a handful of in-stores. The recently-reformed 4-piece will pitch up at 3 records stores in March to perform tracks from […]

Track of the Day: Model Depose - "Bombs Are Falling"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Model Depose – “Bombs Are Falling”

January 22, 2019 Amanda Stock

Breaths of synth add foreboding to this cracking new track from new wave/synth pop electronic five-piece Model Depose who hails from the Netherlands. Bombs Are Falling is a taster of the band’s sophomore album to […]

ALIAS KID Announce Brand New Single ‘INGLORIOUS’ Released 1st February
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ALIAS KID Announce Brand New Single ‘INGLORIOUS’ Released 1st February

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Alias Kid are set to release their BRAND NEW single ‘Inglorious’ on 1st February. Available for pre-order HERE and pre-save (Spotify) HERE, the punchy new track will coincide with the band’s first gig of 2019 and […]

LAMB Announce details of their seventh studio album, 'The Secret of Letting Go' - Listen to track
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LAMB Announce details of their seventh studio album, ‘The Secret of Letting Go’ – Listen to track

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Lamb has announced details of their seventh studio album, The Secret of Letting Go, due for release on Cooking Vinyl on April 26th 2019. The Secret of Letting Go is all about the space between sounds. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: BRONCHO - 'Keep It In Line' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: BRONCHO – ‘Keep It In Line’ – Watch Now

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Oklahoma band BRONCHO will be heading out on a UK headline tour in Feb/March, stopping off in Glasgow, Manchester, London and Brighton – they’ll also be doing a one-day session at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and […]

DIDO Unveils New Single 'Give You Up' - Listen Now
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DIDO Unveils New Single ‘Give You Up’ – Listen Now

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

Dido Releases her stunning new single ‘Give You Up’, taken from her first album in five years, ‘Still On My Mind’, out March 8th on BMG. Incredibly empowering and moving, ‘Give You Up’ was written […]

INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson discusses new album ETON ALIVE 1
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INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson discusses new album ETON ALIVE

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking duos currently making their mark on the UK music scene and beyond. They are now poised to release their fifth studio album entitled […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TOY - Happy In The Hollow
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TOY – Happy In The Hollow

January 21, 2019 Ben P Scott

To critics of the London band Toy (including myself) a few songs aside, there has often been something about their music that’s never quite clicked into place. However, after a four-year absence, the group’s fourth […]

DMA'S Return to the UK for a headline tour in April
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DMA’S Return to the UK for a headline tour in April

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S have announced that they will be returning to the UK for a headline tour in April. Tickets go on sale at 10 am on Friday 25 January at www.dmasdmas.com. The band recently completed a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: McDermott's 2 Hours vs Levellers - Besieged
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ALBUM REVIEW: McDermott’s 2 Hours vs Levellers – Besieged

January 21, 2019 Michael Barron

In 1986, McDermott’s 2 Hours was founded by Nick Burbridge. Two years later, The Levellers, who cite McDermott’s 2 Hours as a “major formative influence”, formed. The Levellers would cover McDermott’s 2 Hours “Dirty Davey” […]

Track of the Day – Hannah Grace – 'With You' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day – Hannah Grace – ‘With You’ – Listen Now

January 21, 2019 Amanda Stock

Hannah Grace has released her brand new single ‘With You’ through Never Fade Records. Already proving a radio hit as a current feature on the BBC Radio Wales A-List, ‘With You’ is a bold demonstration […]

SWERVEDRIVER Announce New album 'Future Ruins' out 25th January via Rock Action
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SWERVEDRIVER Announce New album ‘Future Ruins’ out 25th January via Rock Action

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Rock Action are proud to announce the signing of British alt. rock legends SWERVEDRIVER. The band will release their brand new album Future Ruins on January 25th and are previewing the record with the brand […]

BEVERLEY KNIGHT Announced as Guest Artist for ANDREA BOCELLI at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 24 October
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BEVERLEY KNIGHT Announced as Guest Artist for ANDREA BOCELLI at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 24 October

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, is delighted to announce that the queen of British Soul Beverley Knight will join him on his highly anticipated upcoming headline tour this autumn.  2019 sees Beverley celebrate an […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Kick Off 2019 With New Single ‘I Was An Astronaut’ - Watch the video
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Kick Off 2019 With New Single ‘I Was An Astronaut’ – Watch the video

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following their busiest year to date, Brand New Friend continue onwards and upwards with a new single and massive UK tour. ‘I Was An Astronaut’ is released out today and is backed with brand new […]

MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday May 29th 2019
Gigs

MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday May 29th 2019

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

British songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Hegarty (AKA Matthew And The Atlas) is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday, May 29th 2019. Their new album ‘Morning Dancer’ is due for release […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler - 'Take Shelter' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler – ‘Take Shelter’ – Listen Now

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

The French music landscape continues to uncover surprising gems. The latest to emerge from the burgeoning electronic scene is Parisian electronic singer/producer Jeremie Whistler, who pre-empts the release of his debut album ‘The Dawn’ with […]

UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!

January 19, 2019 XS Noize

UK’s scuzziest ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 tonight, Saturday 19th January 2019. The band prepare to hit the roads of Europe this […]

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