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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
          News

          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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Catfish and the Bottlemen
Gigs

Catfish and the Bottlemen announce headline show at Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen today add a new live date to what’s becoming an epic summer of performances for the multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants. Returning to Ireland for the first time in five years, […]

Alexis Ffrench
Gigs

ALEXIS FFRENCH announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Chart-topping pianist & composer Alexis Ffrench announces details of upcoming studio album ‘Classical Soul Volume One’, set for release this Autumn via Sony Classical. ‘Classical Soul Volume One’ by Alexis Ffrench is a collection of […]

blur: To The End
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BLUR announce details of ‘blur: To The End’ a new feature-length documentary

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

blur today announced details of blur: To The End, a new feature-length documentary in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 19th July 2024.  blur: To The End depicts the most recent chapter in the […]

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2024
Gigs

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2024: Dates, venues and how to get tickets

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

After a two-month hiatus and a new album release, Taylor Swift is returning to Europe’s grandest stages beginning in Paris on May 9th for her record-breaking, highest-grossing tour of all time. The Pop queen will […]

Man Alive
News

MAN ALIVE shares video for new single ‘Miles Away’

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s Man Alive project and debut EP ‘Colours’ presented a very different side to an artist best known for his international success with Kodaline. Now Man Alive shares the new single ‘Miles Away’ together […]

Lemoncello
News

Indie-folk duo Lemoncello release self titled debut album

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Indie-folk duo Lemoncello share their long-awaited debut LP, a self-titled record out via the iconic Claddagh Records label. Honest and deliberate, yet beguiling and oblique, Lemoncello challenges both writer and listener to define the undefined, to […]

THEO VON
Gigs

THEO VON announces second show at SSE Arena, Belfast due to phenomenal demand

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Following his first SOLD-OUT SSE, Belfast show, a second show for THEO VON has been added on Thursday, June 6 due to phenomenal demand. THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern […]

Oh Yeah Music Centre
News

OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE makes history by winning Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Oh Yeah Music Centre makes history by winning Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award, supported by the Music Venue Trust. The Oh Yeah Music Centre was celebrated as part of the annual Music Week […]

Jewelia
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jewelia unveils video for ‘Queen of Make Believe’

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Three years in the making and previewed by an array of earworm singles such as ‘Invisible Wall’ and ‘Second Best’, Jewelia recently released her brand new alternative pop album ‘Little Wins’.  The 12 tracks on […]

Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik talks about The ‘Music Matters Challenge’

May 2, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik is INCREDIBLY passionate about music. The man and voice behind hits such as “The Riddle” has been a part of the industry for twenty years, during which time he has […]

The WAEVE
News

The WAEVE release brand new single titled “City Lights”

May 2, 2024 XS Noize

The WAEVE – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – today announced the release of a brand new single titled “City Lights” out now on Transgressive Records. A year on from The WAEVE’s […]

The Brand New Heavies
Gigs

THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES announce the ‘Brother Sister 30’ tour

May 2, 2024 XS Noize

Released in 1994, The Brand New Heavies’ third album ‘Brother Sister’ changed everything for the band. Propelled by the classic singles ‘Dream On Dreamer’, ‘Midnight At The Oasis’ and ‘Back To Love’, the record achieved […]

IN FOCUS// Orbital at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Orbital live at Rock City, Nottingham

May 1, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

After captivating audiences at this year’s Coachella festival, the dynamic duo of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, known as Orbital, delivered an electrifying performance in Nottingham on April 28th. The evening was a journey through […]

Public Order
Video Premiere

Welsh rock band PUBLIC ORDER are back with video for new single “HELLO”

May 1, 2024 XS Noize

After recently returning to deliver their much-loved comeback single “HELLO”, their first piece of new material in two years and debut release through Ignition Records, Welsh indie-rockers Public Order are back once again with the […]

Blancmange
Podcast

Everything is Connected: A Journey Through Blancmange’s Musical Evolution with Neil Arthur

May 1, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #176 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Neil Arthur from Blancmange about the career-spanning compilation Everything is Connected (The Best of Blancmange 1979-2024). Blancmange’s story is one of two […]

Arab Strap
News

ARAB STRAP share new track ‘You’re Not There’ ahead of forthcoming album

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Arab Strap share “You’re Not There”, another taster of what is to come with the forthcoming new album “I’m totally fine with it don’t give a f**k anymore ” out 10th May via Rock […]

The Coronas
News

THE CORONAS release video for new single ‘Speak Up’

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

The Coronas release a brand new song ‘Speak Up’ today, 30 April, ahead of a summer full of massive shows as they announce plans for a brand new album to be released this autumn. Written […]

Frank Turner
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – Undefeated

April 30, 2024 Iam Burn

Our modern society seems to prefer it if everything is neatly labelled. Whilst this is great if things can be clearly defined and pigeonholed, some things aren’t easily categorized. It is the latter that Frank […]

Cradle Of Filth
Gigs

CRADLE OF FILTH announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Belched from Hell’s depths onto the piss-stained concrete of Suffolk thirty long and disturbing years ago, Cradle Of Filth are undisputed giants of the heavy metal realm. Imperious purveyors of a perennially unique strain of […]

Levellers
Gigs

THE LEVELLERS announce 2025 ‘Collective’ Tour, Album & DVD

April 30, 2024 XS Noize

Following a summer of electrifying shows later this year, including their annual headline performance at Beautiful Days Festival in August, revered British band the Levellers will return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. […]

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