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        • Tricky
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          TRICKY announces new album ‘Different When It’s Silent’ and shares new single ‘Out Of Place’

          April 22, 2026

          The legendary artist and producer Tricky today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out 17 July 2026 via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name in six […]

          Belfast TradFest
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          Belfast TradFest 2026 announces acclaimed line-up for week-long traditional music celebration

          April 22, 2026

          Belfast TradFest has unveiled an exceptional lineup of headline concerts for Summer 2026, bringing together some of the most influential, celebrated and exciting names in traditional music for a week-long festival of world-class performance. Taking […]

          Modest Mouse
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          Modest Mouse announce first new album in five years, ‘An Eraser And A Maze’

          April 21, 2026

          Modest Mouse have today announced details of their first new album in five years, and after over two decades on Epic Records, their first album on Glacial Pace Recordings, the longtime imprint of lead singer […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck - Optimizer
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Stuck – Optimizer

          April 21, 2026

          The dormant gears of Chicago’s post-punk stalwarts have finally ground back into motion. Following a three-year break, Stuck return with Optimizer, a record that suggests the only way to navigate a collapsing world is to […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
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          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
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          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

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The XS Noize Podcast is Ireland’s only independent podcast consistently delivering in-depth, journalist-led interviews with world-class artists. Hosted and produced by Mark Millar from Belfast, the show has released over 230 episodes and regularly charts in the UK and Ireland Top 30 Music Interview Podcasts. Unlike fan-led or review-driven shows, XS Noize focuses on thoughtful, story-driven conversations that reveal the real stories behind the records. This unique approach has attracted guests such as John Lydon, Gary Lightbody, Graham Coxon, Peter Hook, and Matt Berninger, and has generated international headlines in outlets including NME, Ultimate Guitar, The Sun, Yahoo/BANG Showbiz, Far Out and the Belfast Telegraph. Entirely independent and solo-produced, XS Noize achieves results usually associated with team-backed shows — making it a true standout in the Irish and global podcast landscape.

PODCAST #40: GARY NUMAN discusses his 18th studio album ‘Intruder’ 1
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PODCAST #40: GARY NUMAN discusses his 18th studio album ‘Intruder’

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #40 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with the iconic Gary Numan, who is set to release his brand new album ‘Intruder’ on May 21st. ‘Intruder’ is Numan’s 18th […]

PODCAST #39: Alice Merton on new single 'Vertigo', songwriting & judging The Voice
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PODCAST #39: Alice Merton on new single ‘Vertigo’, songwriting & judging The Voice

May 12, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #39 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Alice Merton. Born in Frankfurt and raised in the USA, England and Canada, Alice achieved so much in the first chapter […]

INTERVIEW: New Order's Phil Cunningham discusses 'Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace)' 1
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INTERVIEW: New Order’s Phil Cunningham discusses ‘Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace)’

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

New Order releases Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace) a special performance of their only UK show of 2018 (November 9) at London’s Alexandra Palace and the first live show released on Blu-Ray from […]

INTERVIEW: MARK EMMERSON of THE LUCID DREAM discusses their fifth album, THE DEEP END 1
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INTERVIEW: MARK EMMERSON of THE LUCID DREAM discusses their fifth album, THE DEEP END

April 30, 2021 XS Noize

Carlisle’s The Lucid Dream release their amazing fifth album, ‘The Deep End’ on 30th April on Holy Are You Recordings. Following on from 2018’s album Actualisation, the new album builds upon the acid house influences […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
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PODCAST: The Coral’s NICK POWER discusses their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with The Coral’s Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ – Listen BELOW: Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

Lea Porcelain's Release Debut EP 'Out Is In' EP
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#35. XS Noize Music Podcast: Rising electronic post-punk duo, LEA PORCELAIN discuss their debut album – ‘HYMNS TO THE NIGHT’

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #35 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Julien Bracht and Markus Nikolaus from Rising electronic post-punk duo, Lea Porcelain to talk about the band’s brilliant […]

#34. XS Noize Music Podcast: HIGHTOWN PIRATES frontman SIMON MASON on debut album 'DRY AND HIGH'
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#34. XS Noize Music Podcast: HIGHTOWN PIRATES frontman SIMON MASON on debut album ‘DRY AND HIGH’

June 12, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #34 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Hightown Pirates frontman Simon Mason to talk about their debut album, Dry and High, will be released June […]

#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album 'SEVERED'
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#33. XS Noize Music Podcast: CURSE OF LONO Frontman FELIX BECHTOLSHEIMER on Debut Album ‘SEVERED’

May 25, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #33 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Curse of Lono Founder and frontman Felix Bechtolsheimer. To talk about their acclaimed debut album ‘Severed’ which was released […]

#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' - Ten Years On
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#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks ‘HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS’ – Ten Years On

May 12, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #32 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. This episode Mark Millar is joined by Kyle Falconer from Scottish indie four piece The View who are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut […]

#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two
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#31. XS Noize Music Podcast: NATALIA YANCHAK of THE DEARS on Times Infinity Volume One + Two

April 3, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #31 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This week’s show Mark Millar is joined by Natalia Yanchak Of The Dears.  The Dears released their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, on February […]

#30. XS Noize Music Podcast: Ten Fé Discuss Debut album "Hit The Light"
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#30. XS Noize Music Podcast: Ten Fé Discuss Debut album “Hit The Light”

February 14, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #30 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, from Ten Fé. Ben and Leo, released their debut album Hit […]

#29. XS Noize Music Podcast Interview: Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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#29. XS Noize Music Podcast Interview: Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

January 30, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #29 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Cortney Armitage is joined by Peter Hayes from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. “Peter Hayes came into the dressing room at Terminal […]

#28. XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Paul Draper - Behind The Mixing Desk
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#28. XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Paul Draper – Behind The Mixing Desk

January 6, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #28 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by former Mansun front-man Paul Draper for an in depth chat about his role on the production side, […]

#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson
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#27: XS Noize Music Podcast Feat: Singer/Songwriter Willow Robinson

December 18, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #27 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by singer/songwriter Willow Robinson. 22 year old singer/songwriter Willow Robinson was born in Los […]

#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell 'From Moscow To Mars', 30 Years Of Erasure
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#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell ‘From Moscow To Mars’, 30 Years Of Erasure

December 6, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #26 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Andy Bell from Erasure. Erasure need no introduction they are responsible for writing […]

#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album "Kicking Up The Dust"
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#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album “Kicking Up The Dust”

November 29, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #25 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by John Power from Cast. Cast first appeared on the scene in the mid […]

Manchester Soul collective 'The Winachi Tribe' Unveil Video for New Single ‘A Room With A Zoo’
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#24: XS Noize Music Podcast: Liam Croker (The Winachi Tribe) discusses new single “A Room With A Zoo”

November 22, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #24 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Liam Croker from The Winachi Tribe. The Winachi Tribe are sonic soul collective […]

#23: XS Noize Music Podcast: feat Ben Knox Miller of The Low Anthem
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#23: XS Noize Music Podcast: feat Ben Knox Miller of The Low Anthem

November 13, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #23 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Ben Knox Miller of The Low Anthem. EYELAND marks the Low Anthem’s fourth […]

#22: XS Noize Music Podcast: Super Furry Animals Guitarist 'Bunf' talks 'Fuzzy Logic' 1
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#22: XS Noize Music Podcast: Super Furry Animals Guitarist ‘Bunf’ talks ‘Fuzzy Logic’

November 6, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #22 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Super Furry Animals Guitarist Huw ‘Bunf’ Bunford to talk about the reissue of […]

#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of 'K'
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#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of ‘K’

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #21 of the XS Noise Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Kula Shaker front-man Crispian Mills to talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of […]

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