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        • EMERGE 2026
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          blk. announces huge EMERGE 2026 Sunday takeover with Natte Visstick, Vieze Asbak, DYEN and Negitiv

          May 7, 2026

          The wait is over. We’re delighted to announce the updated line-up for blk.’s Emerge Sunday takeover, and we go huge. Belfast favourite blk. curates the full day with exclusive b2b and b3b sets from start […]

          The Waterboys
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          Mike Scott Takes on “Bullies” in The Waterboys’ New Single ‘Don’t Even Have To Say His Name’

          May 7, 2026

          Following the announcement of Atlantic Rain, a three-disc set of previously unheard music from the classic Fisherman’s Blues era, The Waterboys have released new single ‘Don’t Even Have To Say His Name,’ which is out now on Chrysalis Records.  Written […]

          ASH
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          ASH Announce 30th Anniversary Edition of Seminal Debut Album 1977 and Extensive World Tour

          May 6, 2026

          Originally released in 1996, 1977 is the #1 platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, this 30th Anniversary Edition celebrates the album that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi - Fig Tree
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Rozzi – Fig Tree

          May 7, 2026

          This is the time of year when music lovers are on the lookout for that perfect summer album — a record to effortlessly soundtrack beach bars, balmy evenings, road trips and sunny strolls. Look no […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters - Your Favourite Toy
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Foo Fighters – Your Favorite Toy

          April 30, 2026

          If But Here We Are was the funeral, Your Favorite Toy is the violent, jagged intake of breath that follows – a resurrection that is dangerously alive. On their twelfth studio outing, Dave Grohl and gang […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

          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 […]

        • 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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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. […]

  • Podcast
        • da Googie
          Podcast

          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
          Podcast

          Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282

          April 29, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Glen Hansard for a warm, honest and deeply reflective conversation about his new live/studio album, Don+t Settle – (Vol 1 Transmissions […]

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
          Podcast

          Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281

          April 22, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Hunt for a candid, funny and reflective conversation marking 40 years of The Wonder Stuff. You can watch the full […]

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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE shares new single 'Hunger' + announces new album, ‘High As Hope’ 1
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE shares new single ‘Hunger’ + announces new album, ‘High As Hope’

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine has today confirmed details of hugely-anticipated new album ‘High As Hope’, which will be released on June 29th on Virgin EMI. The first official single, ‘Hunger’, also premieres today, accompanied by […]

THE ORB announce new single and video "Rush Hill Road" featuring Hollie Cook
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THE ORB announce new single and video “Rush Hill Road” featuring Hollie Cook

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

As part of their 30th-anniversary celebrations and in anticipation of their forthcoming album, veteran electronic gods THE ORB are delighted to announce new single “Rush Hill Road”. With vocals from rising reggae star Hollie Cook, […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Gomez – Royal Albert Hall, London

May 4, 2018 Michael Barron

The twentieth-anniversary celebrations of Gomez’s Mercury Award-winning debut album almost never got off the ground. When acclaimed support artist John Smith (having previously supported Richard Hawley) took to the stage, a pleasant folk guitar could […]

ALICE IN CHAINS release new single 'The One You Know' - Watch Video
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ALICE IN CHAINS release new single ‘The One You Know’ – Watch Video

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

ALICE IN CHAINS (vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and vocalist/guitarist William DuVall) have released ‘The One You Know’, their first new track in five years. ‘The One You Know’ is the […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce New Album 'Resistance Is Futile' + Tour Dates
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS release new single ‘Hold Me Like A Heaven’

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

Currently finishing off their UK arena tour, Manic Street Preachers release a new single today, 4th May 2018. ‘Hold Me Like A Heaven is the third single taken from their No. 2 hit album ‘Resistance […]

JOHNNY BORRELL releases new single 'My World, Your Life' + RAZORLIGHT announce first album in 10 years
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JOHNNY BORRELL releases new single ‘My World, Your Life’ + RAZORLIGHT announce first album in 10 years

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following up on the critically acclaimed ‘Atlantic Culture’ album ‘My World, Your Life’ is the latest single from the unexpected, challenging, iconoclastic solo career of Johnny Borrell. Recorded during the latter phase of sessions with […]

LIFE return with new single 'Grown Up' - Listen Now
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LIFE return with new single ‘Grown Up’ – Listen Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from a typically raucous and sweaty week in Austin, Texas for SXSW where the band played for DIY, BBC 6Music & Fluffer Pit, LIFE announces their return with the anthemic and frenetic “Grown Up”, […]

Electronica duo YOURS share new single, ‘Carry Me To The Line’ - Listen Now
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Electronica duo YOURS share new single, ‘Carry Me To The Line’ – Listen Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Electronica duo Yours share their brand new single, ‘Carry Me To The Line’, merging hypnotic vocals and dance-led influences to capture the slow-building sense of anxiety they have found in adulthood. Intimate yet hopeful, Yours […]

DEER HUNTER Announce exclusive tour-only cassette release 1
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DEER HUNTER Announce exclusive tour-only cassette release

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their May/June tour dates in New York and Europe, Deerhunter has announced details of an exclusive tour-only release. Double Dream Of Spring was recorded at Bradford Cox’s home in Atlanta, Georgia with the […]

Open Call for Artists to Perform at CELTRONIC 2018
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Open Call for Artists to Perform at CELTRONIC 2018

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, Celtronic, has launched a search for emerging electronic live acts and producers to perform at this year’s festival. The festival celebrates its eighteenth anniversary this summer with five days and […]

SNOW PATROL Return with new album, 'WILDNESS' May 25th 1
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SNOW PATROL premiere video the song “What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get? – Watch Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Snow Patrol premiered the song “What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get? via a world first, play on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 program. Lowe called the song “deep and emotional” and you […]

SEAN McGOWAN unveils new single: 'Cuppa Tea' ahead of new album - Listen Now
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SEAN McGOWAN unveils new single: ‘Cuppa Tea’ ahead of new album – Listen Now

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Sit back and put your feet up for a change – Seán McGowan – is back with a refreshing new single: ‘Cuppa Tea’. Unafraid to vocalise the issues undoubtedly felt by young Britons the nation […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Be More Kind'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Be More Kind’

May 3, 2018 Clair McAllister

“I should have been more kind. It is my fate/ To find this out, but find it out too late.” It is this solitary expression that inspired the progressive folk punk pioneer Frank Turner’s 7th […]

U2'S eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE TOUR Launches Tonight in Tulsa
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U2’S eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE TOUR Launches Tonight in Tulsa

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Irish rockers U2 are back with the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Go inside the “barricage” for a behind the scenes look at U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, launching tonight in Tulsa, OK – below. Fans going […]

REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ - Listen Now
Interviews

INTERVIEW: REEF (Jack Bessant) discusses ‘Revelation’ – their first new album in 18 years.

May 3, 2018 XS Noize

Reef’s first studio album since 2000’s ‘Getaway’, the bracingly thrilling ‘Revelation’ is what its title promises: an ear-tingling, heart-stirring, head-spinning comeback record that is less the sound of a group reborn than one born for […]

The View's frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th
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The View’s frontman KYLE FALCONER will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

After five hit albums, a Mercury Prize nomination and countless sold-out shows with The View, the band’s frontman Kyle Falconer will release his debut album ‘No Thank You’ on July 27th on Riverman Records. A […]

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1
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Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Pedigree Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018. Cast is set to release two new ‘vinyl’ only packages in November 2018 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Vile Assembly - 'Fattened By the Horrors of War'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Vile Assembly – ‘Fattened By the Horrors of War’

May 2, 2018 Lori Gava

The Punk genre has always been renowned for calling out the corrupt excesses of our society. In the genre’s glory days during the late 70’s and 80’s groups like the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Black […]

THE MOUSE OUTFIT drop third studio album, the 17 track ’JAGGED TOOTH CROOK’ on Friday
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THE MOUSE OUTFIT drop third studio album, the 17 track ’JAGGED TOOTH CROOK’ on Friday

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Formed by Chini and Defty in South Manchester, The Mouse Outfit cut their teeth as a live band for a Hip Hop open mic night called In The Loop. It was at these events that […]

MIDDLEMIST RED embark on a UK tour in May 2018
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MIDDLEMIST RED embark on a UK tour in May 2018

May 2, 2018 XS Noize

Hungary’s most evolving band are about to embark on a UK tour. If you’re not aware of Middlemist Red just yet you really need to be, they produce atmospheric Psych Rock that is absolutely second […]

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