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        • CLUTCH
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          American hard rock band Clutch announce Belfast show at Telegraph Building

          May 27, 2026

          American hard rock band CLUTCH have announced their return to Belfast on May 27th 2026. Seneca Valley High School classmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass), and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums) share an […]

          LE BOOM
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          LE BOOM announce 360° immersive floor show at Belfast’s Limelight

          May 27, 2026

          Hailing from Navan Ireland, Le Boom are two brothers making high energy dance music whose sound has been described as “4am chats with your mates”. Emerging from secret raves, the infectious energy of their live […]

          Ricky Warwick
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          Ricky Warwick Announces New Album ‘Fire & Vengeance’ and Shares Title Track

          May 27, 2026

          Ricky Warwick returns with ‘Fire & Vengeance’, the explosive new single and title track from his forthcoming album coming out September 4th via Earache.  Speaking about the track, Ricky says, “‘Fire & Vengeance’ is a song about […]

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          Mull Historical Society
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

          The Coral
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

        • 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

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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The Lovely Eggs – Eggsistentialism
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Eggsistentialism

May 14, 2024 Iam Burn

“It’s a bit of a ‘wilderness years’ album,” states Holly Ross, one half of Lancastrian DIY psychedelic punk outfit, The Lovely Eggs. Without a new album in four years, you would be excused for thinking […]

She Drew The Gun
News

SHE DREW THE GUN returns with the brand-new single ‘Howl’

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun returns with the brand-new single ‘Howl’, out today via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Howl’ is the first piece of new music since 2021’s album ‘Behave Myself’. She Drew The Gun headed to […]

Thompson Twins
Podcast

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey on touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic album “Into The Gap”

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #178 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tom Bailey from The Thompson Twins about touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic album Into The Gap. The Thompson […]

New Model Army
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: New Model Army at Camden Roundhouse, London

May 13, 2024 Michael Barron

New Model Army are celebrating their 44th anniversary with their latest album Unbroken and an international tour. This tour is special with support from nineties chart toppers Ned’s Atomic Dustbin. The Stourbridge formed quintet provided […]

taylor swift
Gigs

TAYLOR SWIFT kicks off European leg of Eras tour in Paris

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

The highly anticipated Eras tour kicked off in grand style as Taylor Swift lit up the City of Light with an electrifying display of music and theatrical performances at the La Defense Arena in Paris. […]

Daire McGuigan
Gigs

DJ and Producer DAIRE announces his biggest Belfast show to date at the SSE Arena

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast-native DJ and Producer Daire McGuigan, known by his artist’s name ‘DAIRE,’ is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast show to date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 26th October 2024. Daire has been […]

James McVey
News

JAMES McVEY shares new single ‘All The Things’ co-written with Henry Moodie

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

As heard on his recent debut solo EP ‘Manabi’, James McVey is relishing the freedom of working independently – his timeless singer-songwriter style the vehicle for him to express a sea of emotions and introspective […]

Travis
News

TRAVIS share new single ‘Raze The Bar’ with friends Coldplay’s Chris Martin & The Killers’ Brandon Flowers

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis reveal a second track ‘Raze The Bar’ from their upcoming album L.A Times, out on 12th July via BMG. A bittersweet story about the closure of […]

Beabadoobee
News

BEABADOOBEE announces third studio album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves”

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

BEABADOOBEE has announced her third studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, will be released via her long-standing label Dirty Hit on 16 August. The album finds Beabadoobee stepping up to a new level in […]

Seb Lowe
Gigs

Rising British indie star SEB LOWE announces show at Laverys, Belfast

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Meet Seb Lowe, the rising British indie star at just 20 years old, leading a band comprised of Kate Couriel on violin, Ben Etches on guitar, Joel Goodwin on drums, and Sam Sumner on bass. […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN announce reissue of first 5 studio albums on LP & CD

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced the reissue of their first five studio albums – Duran Duran, Rio, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, Notorious, and Big Thing. Long out of print, this exciting reissue marks the first […]

Bat For Lashes
News

BAT FOR LASHES announces film – ‘The Dream Of Delphi – A New Transmission’

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today announces the moving, feminine film ‘The Dream Of Delphi – A New Transmission’, the visual accompaniment to her upcoming sixth studio […]

Background Music
Features 2

The Hidden Art Form of Background Music

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

We often talk about major artists making a big impact and standing out with their music, and for the most part that’s a positive thing. With so much competition out there, being interesting and unique is […]

Virtual Reality
Features 2

How Virtual Reality is Changing Entertainment and Could Revolutionise Music

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

The virtual reality market is still somewhat of a hot topic. When Mark Zuckerberg came out to announce that his company, Facebook, was changing to Meta and that billions had been sunk into making their […]

Villagers
Podcast

Exploring ‘That Golden Time’: An Interview with Conor O’Brien of Villagers

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #177 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist Conor O’Brien of Villagers about the new album That Golden Time. The exquisite new album unfurls Conor O’Brien’s trademark […]

ERASURE
News

ERASURE to release 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic ‘Cowboy’ album

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) will release the 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic Cowboy album on Mute / BMG on 31 May 2024. Cowboy – their eighth studio album, originally released […]

Declan O’Rourke
News

DECLAN O’ROURKE announces ‘Since Kyabram 20th anniversary’ show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at no.5 and over the following two years achieved […]

Coldplay
Gigs

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Dates, Venues & How to Get Tickets

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

Some months ago, there was growing frustration among Coldplay fans in Greece after the Music of the Spheres World Tour was temporarily suspended over the failure of safety tests in the Olympic Stadium where they […]

Villagers
News

VILLAGERS share new song “I Want What I Don’t Need”

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of Villagers’ sixth album That Golden Time on Friday (May 10th), award-winning singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Conor O’Brien shares the new song “I Want What I Don’t Need”. Speaking about the song, Conor says: […]

Richard Hawley
News

RICHARD HAWLEY cleans the streets of Sheffield in the video for new single ‘Prism In Jeans’

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Today Richard Hawley released the video for his new single, ‘Prism In Jeans’. The video was filmed in the centre of Hawley’s beloved Sheffield, in the shadow of the Moore Street Substation, which features prominently […]

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