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        • Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari Announce Belfast Show At The Telegraph Building

          June 24, 2026

          Enter Shikari will bring their Lose Your Self Tour to The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The St Albans band will be joined on the night by Girlfriend. Tickets go on sale […]

          Duran Duran
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          Duran Duran Announce ‘Free To Love’ Remix Album Featuring Trixie Mattel

          June 23, 2026

          Duran Duran have announced Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes, a new remix collection built around their recent single “Free To Love,” featuring Nile Rodgers. The remix album will be released digitally across streaming platforms […]

          Editors
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          Editors Announce New Album ‘Surface, Echo & Sound’ And Share ‘The Rush’

          June 23, 2026

          Editors have announced their eighth studio album, Surface, Echo & Sound, set for release on October 30, 2026, via Play It Again Sam. Alongside the announcement, the band have shared the album’s latest single, “The […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: MOMO – Tum Tum Tum

          June 19, 2026

          London-based Brazilian multi-instrumentalist MOMO returns with Tum Tum Tum, an eight-track collection recorded live in South London. Twenty years and eight albums into his career, the record reflects an artist still in motion, refining his […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace - Avalanche
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Embrace – Avalanche

          June 10, 2026

          For three decades, West Yorkshire’s finest have been a steadfast pillar of the British music scene. Celebrating their 30-year milestone in 2026, Embrace return with their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Avalanche. It’s a record […]

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          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
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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mulatu Astatke Brings Ethio-Jazz Mastery To Meltdown Festival

          June 19, 2026

          It is often said that engineers become inventors because they possess the technical knowledge, discipline and imagination needed to turn ideas into functional realities. Mulatu Astatke’s story makes that connection feel especially apt. Born in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival Credit: Pete Woodhead
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kamasi Washington Brings Spiritual Jazz Majesty To Meltdown Festival

          June 16, 2026

          It has been a significant year for the Southbank Centre, which recently received a £10 million grant as part of its 75th birthday celebrations. Adding to that sense of occasion, Harry Styles was announced as […]

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          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 […]

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          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 […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          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. […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
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          Rosa Walton on ‘Tell Me It’s A Dream’, Let’s Eat Grandma and Cyberpunk 2077 | XS Noize Podcast #290

          June 23, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Rosa Walton. Best known as one half of Let’s Eat Grandma alongside Jenny Hollingworth, Rosa joins Mark to discuss her debut […]

          Dea Matrona
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          Dea Matrona on ‘Hate That I Care’ and Creative Independence | XS Noize Podcast #289

          June 16, 2026

          Belfast rock duo Dea Matrona join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to discuss their second album, Hate That I Care — a bold, more personal and self-assured new chapter for Mollie McGinn and […]

          Embrace
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          Danny McNamara on Embrace’s New Album ‘Avalanche’ and Why Life Doesn’t Wait | XS Noize Podcast #288

          June 9, 2026

          Danny McNamara joins the XS Noize Podcast to discuss Embrace’s new album Avalanche, 30 years of the band, fatherhood, songwriting, The Good Will Out and why life doesn’t wait. […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Napalm Death - Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
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ALBUM REVIEW: Napalm Death – Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism

September 14, 2020 Dan Volohov

After five years pause, grindcore pioneers are finally going to present their newest LP. As always, Napalm Death making it was a degree of entrapment. Not only within the lyrics. But the presentation as well. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Will Butler - Generations
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ALBUM REVIEW: Will Butler – Generations

September 14, 2020 Michael Barron

Best known as the Arcade Fire frontman and co-founder Win Butler’s little brother (well he is younger and shorter than Win who is 6”4”) who plays synthesizers, bass guitar, guitar, percussion, sitar, amongst other instruments; […]

INTERVIEW: Mildlife on new album 'Automatic' - "Its like a gang-bang of different flavours and genres" 6
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mildlife – Automatic

September 11, 2020 Lee Campbell

Cosmic Aussie quartet Mildlife return with a fine brew of spaced-out, astral grooves. Mildlife are unashamedly driven to completely do their own thing, yet with a very relatable and danceable feel to their musical message. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: FatNick - This Is Not A Chiptune
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ALBUM REVIEW: FatNick – This Is Not A Chiptune

September 8, 2020 Michael Barron

You may have come across “Chiptune” (“a type of music comprised of 8-bit music and sounds and sometimes modern-day percussion, resembling old video games” with “an extremely upbeat melody”). Japanese Electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves - The Universal Want
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ALBUM REVIEW: Doves – The Universal Want

September 6, 2020 Sandra Blemster

Manchester trio Doves return with their fifth studio album, The Universal Want, released on September 11, 2020. Comprising Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass, guitar), Jez Williams (guitar, vocals), and Andy Williams (drums, vocals), with unofficial fourth […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tricky – Fall To Pieces
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ALBUM REVIEW: Tricky – Fall To Pieces

September 6, 2020 Dan Volohov

Despite the name of the newest long play by Tricky, it seems that the maestro of trip-hop has united all the different aspects of his career. Whether these are references to his debut – Maxinquaye […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Burnside - Into the Depths of Hell
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ALBUM REVIEW: Joshua Burnside – Into the Depths of Hell

September 2, 2020 Sonja Sleator

Joshua Burnside’s latest release, Into the Depths of Hell, is one of those albums that when the tour gets announced, your friend will ask you which song you are most excited to see live and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Nails - Dream Nails
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dream Nails – Dream Nails

August 26, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

You may have heard Dream Nails before, but you haven’t heard them like this. Formed in 2015, the London band quickly made waves thanks to their quick-witted, razor-edged punk rock, but their self-titled debut album […]

ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield - Even In Exile
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ALBUM REVIEW: James Dean Bradfield – Even In Exile

August 25, 2020 Ben P Scott

The last time Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield released a solo album was in 2006. His band were at a strange and somewhat transitional point in their long career, taking a few years […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys - Good Luck, Seeker
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Waterboys – Good Luck, Seeker

August 23, 2020 Lori Gava

Fabled band The Waterboys, fronted by legendary band leader Mike Scott, are releasing their 14th album, “Good Luck, Seeker” on August 21st. The latest release is the final instalment of a triptych started in 2017 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers - Imploding the Mirage
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers – Imploding the Mirage

August 18, 2020 Michael Barron

Whilst The Killers are a Nevada, US-based band, their British connection is just as potent; for it was in 2004 behind the Brixton Academy where Brandon Flowers first met fans of his band wearing “The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Vita and the Woolf - Anna Ohio
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ALBUM REVIEW: Vita and the Woolf – Anna Ohio

August 17, 2020 Amanda Stock

Philadelphia born Vita and the Woolf is singer-songwriter, musician and producer Jennifer Pague. When Pague initially started the synth-pop/ indie project Vita and the Woolf back in 2012, it was a seven-piece ensemble and went […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Marsicans - Ursa Major
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ALBUM REVIEW: Marsicans – Ursa Major

August 17, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

For how long they’ve been around, it’s certainly surprising that Leeds quartet Marsicans are just now getting around to releasing their debut album. They’ve been on the go for close to a decade already, with […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure - The Neon
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ALBUM REVIEW: Erasure – The Neon

August 15, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Electronic Music’s dynamic duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke better known as Erasure embark on their 18th Studio album release this week and its a rather rowdy affair in comparison to 2017’s thought-provoking World be […]

REVIEW: Gene - The Albums (Boxset)
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REVIEW: Gene – The Albums (Boxset)

August 14, 2020 Ben P Scott

In hindsight, it’s easy to see why Gene stood out amongst all the other British guitar bands that emerged in the mid-’90s, but it would also be a lie to claim that they had nothing to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Levellers - Peace
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Levellers – Peace

August 10, 2020 Michael Barron

For over three decades the Levellers has consistently given the public authentic, relevant, thought-provoking and feet tapping classics.  Unlike so many bands that were conceived in the late eighties and enjoyed chart success in the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is... - Beyond The Pale
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is… – Beyond The Pale

August 6, 2020 Ben P Scott

After the Britpop years of the 90s had peaked, it’s fair to say the disillusionment with fame and the resulting hangover had left Pulp in a creative rut. 2001’s Scott Walker-produced ‘We Love Life’ would […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Psychedelic Furs - Made of Rain
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Psychedelic Furs – Made of Rain

July 30, 2020 Lori Gava

The Psychedelic Furs make a long-awaited return to the music world with their eighth album, Made of Rain. It has been almost 30 years since their last studio recording, 1991’s World Outside. The new album’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Coronas - True Love Waits
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Coronas – True Love Waits

July 28, 2020 Michael Barron

Towards the end of 2019 guitarist, Dave McPhillips decided to quit the band after being with The Coronas for over a decade. Despite the melancholy reaction, this news received from the remaining band members and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s - The Glow
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ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s – The Glow

July 27, 2020 David Ham

Tommy O’Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took formed DMA’s in Sydney, Australia in 2012. The three-piece band exploded onto the scene in 2014 with their debut single “Delete” and self-titled EP which was heavily influenced […]

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