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          Motion Sickness Presents: No Matter, Two Shoes, New Teeth & Snafu — Live at The Union Bar, Belfast

          January 21, 2026

          Motion Sickness Presents lands at The Union Bar, Belfast on Thursday 27th February 2026, bringing together No Matter (Belfast), Two Shoes (Dublin), New Teeth (Navan) and Snafu (Meath/Dublin). It’s a straight-up DIY night focused on […]

          CAMELPHAT return to Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Friday 3rd April 2026 following SOLD OUT 2025 show
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          CAMELPHAT return to Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Friday 3rd April 2026 following SOLD OUT 2025 show

          January 21, 2026

          Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show last year, a driving force in the dance music world, CAMELPHAT return to Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Friday 3rd April 2026. CamelPhat are on top of the world. They’ve […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Announces New Album “Creature of Habit” with New Single “Site Unseen” ft. Waxahatchee

          January 20, 2026

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett announces her highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Creature of Habit, out March 27 on Fiction Records. The record features 10 tracks, including the brand new single and music video “Site […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

        • 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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

  • Gigs
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          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

  • Interviews
        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

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          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

          Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

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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.

Killerstar
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KillerStar’s Rob Fleming on ‘KillerStar Reimagined’ the reworks album

December 10, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #206 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Rob Fleming, one half of Killerstar, to discuss KillerStar Reimagined, the reworks album. KillerStar’s debut album earned widespread acclaim for blending art rock […]

Tony Mortimer
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Tony Mortimer on 30 Years of ‘Stay Another Day’: The Story Behind East 17’s Timeless Christmas Classic

December 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #205 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Tony Mortimer to discuss The 30th Anniversary of The East 17 Christmas Classic ‘Stay Another Day’  East 17’s Stay Another Day is […]

Phil Etheridge
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Phil Etheridge on Jewellery Quarter: 15 Years of The Twang’s Modern Classic

December 3, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #204 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Phil Etheridge from The Twang to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their second album, Jewellery Quarter. Originally released in 2009, Jewellery Quarter […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE
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Anton Newcombe on Creativity, Collaboration, and the Ever-Evolving Journey of Brian Jonestown Massacre

November 27, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #203 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Anton Newcombe, the visionary founder and driving force behind the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre, one of the most compelling bands in modern music. […]

She Drew the Gun
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Unleashing the Roar: She Drew The Gun’s Louisa Roach Talks ‘Howl’ and Finding Her Voice

November 25, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #202 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Louisa Roach, the frontwoman of She Drew the Gun, about her new album, Howl. Howl is She Drew The Gun’s fourth album, delving into […]

Ryan McMullan - The XS Noize Podcast
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Reimagining the Journey: Ryan McMullan on the Creation of ‘Redesign’

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #201 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan about his long-awaited debut album Redesign. Early in his career, Ryan McMullan earned praise from icons like Ed Sheeran, […]

Ciaran Lavery
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Stepping into the Strange: Ciaran Lavery Unveils the World of ‘Light Entertainment’

November 13, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #200 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery about his stunning new album Light Entertainment. Light Entertainment, Lavery’s fifth studio album and first since 2020’s […]

Hard-Fi
Podcast

Reviving the Anthem: Richard Archer on Hard-Fi’s ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP and the Band’s Bold New Era

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don’t Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don’t Go […]

Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of 'Beyond the Water'
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Into the Depths: Sister Ghost Discusses the Creation of ‘Beyond the Water’

October 30, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #198 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish artist Sister Ghost about their long-awaited debut album, Beyond The Water. Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022 with producer […]

Wendy James
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Shaping the Past and Future: Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’

October 23, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as […]

Unveiling Ecce Homo: Gavin Friday on Music, Art, and Self-Expression
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Gavin Friday Unveils the Creative Journey Behind His New Album ‘Ecce Homo’

October 16, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by […]

Crows
Podcast

Finding ‘Reason Enough’: Inside Crows’ New Album with James Cox and Steve Goddard

October 2, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #195 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews James Cox and Steve Goddard from Crows about their third studio album, Reason Enough. On Reason Enough, Crows punk spirit remains intact. Sonically, they […]

Fairground Attraction
Podcast

Fairground Attraction Returns: Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin on the Magic Behind ‘Beautiful Happening’ After 35 Years

September 25, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #194 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin of Fairground Attraction to discuss Beautiful Happening, their first album in 35 years. Fairground Attraction is […]

ist ist - the xs noize podcast
Podcast

Striking the Match: Mat Peters on IST IST’s New Album ‘Light a Bigger Fire’

September 18, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #193 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Mat Peters from Manchester four-piece IST IST about their fourth studio album, Light a Bigger Fire. IST IST will release its eagerly anticipated […]

Betty Boo
Podcast

Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook”

September 11, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook.  Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo’s fourth studio album, is a tribute […]

Blitz Vega
Podcast

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band […]

Peter Hook & the Light
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Shining a Light: Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

August 13, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #190 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to legendary bassist Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division and New Order. Peter Hook & the Light will soon tour North America, the […]

On the Fast Track: Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’
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On the Fast Track: Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’

July 31, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #189 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tom Meighan, who returns to discuss his second solo album, Roadrunner, which will be released on January 24th on Blue Rocket Records. […]

Hifi Sean
Podcast

Shining a Light on ‘Daylight’ with Hifi Sean

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #188 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Hifi Sean, one-half of Hifi Sean and David McAlmont, about their new album Daylight. Hifi Sean & David McAlmont proudly present their […]

Dougie Payne - Travis
Podcast

Dougie Payne of Travis discusses new album ‘L.A. Times’

July 17, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #187 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Dougie Payne from Travis about their new album L.A. Times. Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with their […]

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