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        • Editors
          News

          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 […]

          Keane
          News

          Keane Announce 20th Anniversary Reissue Of ‘Under The Iron Sea’

          June 22, 2026

          Keane will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second album, Under The Iron Sea, with a newly remastered and expanded reissue, released on July 24 via UMR/Island. The release follows the band’s successful 2024 anniversary […]

          Dylan John Thomas
          News

          Dylan John Thomas Announces Belfast Show At Limelight 1

          June 22, 2026

          Dylan John Thomas will play Limelight 1, Belfast, on December 1, 2026. The Scottish singer-songwriter has built his fanbase from the ground up, first sharpening his craft through busking on the streets of Glasgow before […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

        • 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
        • Dea Matrona
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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. […]

          The Hoosiers
          Podcast

          The Hoosiers on New Album ‘Compassion,’ Toxicity & Finding Joy Again | XS Noize Podcast #287

          June 2, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland from The Hoosiers. Irwin and Alan join Mark for a warm, funny and reflective conversation about […]

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The XS Noize team review the latest live shows from bands/artists on tour.

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds 40 Years of Hits tour @ Brighton Centre 2
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds 40 Years of Hits tour @ Brighton Centre

April 4, 2022 Marija Buljeta

The much delayed 40 Years of Hits tour by Simple Minds finally arrived in Brighton last night. As the name suggested, we knew that we were about to hear the best of the band’s fruitful […]

LIVE REVIEW: Thundercat @ O2 Academy Brixton 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Thundercat @ O2 Academy Brixton

April 4, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Stephen Lee Bruner, aka Thundercat, is an American bass player, singer and songwriter and a two-time Grammy winner. He’s known for his unique style in both fashion and music and for his work with such […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin

April 3, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After a near-decade as a band, the legendary, noisy alt-rockers Bitch Falcon gave their swan song at Dublin’s Whelan’s on April Fool’s Day, an event delayed since the middle of last December when the omicron […]

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Killing Joke @ Rock City, Nottingham

March 30, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Killing Joke is an English rock band formed in 1979 that influenced many artists of different genres, including Metallica, Nirvana and Nine Inch Nails. In 2022 Killing Joke announced their Honour the Fire tour with […]

IN FOCUS// ALABAMA 3 @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// ALABAMA 3 @ The Limelight, Belfast

March 28, 2022 Bernie McAllister

South London’s beloved roots-futurists Alabama 3 played a fantastic show at Belfast’s Limelight on Saturday 26th March on their  ‘STEP 13: THE DIVINE INTERVENTION TOUR’. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots. […]

IN FOCUS// 10cc @ Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// 10cc @ Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

March 28, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

10cc is one of the most successful English rock bands formed in the 70’s. In 2022 they are celebrating their greatest hits with the Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour. The current 10cc line-up features Graham Gouldman […]

LIAM GALLAGHER adds headline dates at Manchester Etihad Stadium and Glasgow Hampden Park for June 2022
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher at Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 27, 2022 Michael Barron

Following an audio recording of the Manchester City Champions Chant, the stage suddenly went black. The opening track “Fuckin’ in the Bushes” from Oasis’ first album of the twenty-first century: Standing on the Shoulder of […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Who at Royal Albert Hall in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Who at Royal Albert Hall in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 26, 2022 Michael Barron

One can tell how great a noble cause is judging by the people who get involved with it. So far, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, the Royal Albert Hall has seen Don Broco, Deaf […]

LIVE REVIEW: Madness at Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Madness at Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 25, 2022 Michael Barron

After an unwanted three year hiatus, the annual series of gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust has finally returned. Don Broco, with support from Deaf Havana, got things going […]

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper at Islington Assembly Hall, London

March 24, 2022 Michael Barron

One of the reasons Paul Draper’s latest, second solo effort, Cult Leader Tactics, impressed was its ability to pay homage to both his debut solo efforts and Mansun material whilst also venturing into new territory. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Don Broco at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Don Broco at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

March 22, 2022 Michael Barron

In 2019, XS Noize was invited to see some of the most specular live music the Royal Albert Hall had to offer that year in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. They provide specialist care […]

IN FOCUS// The Chats, Chubby & The Gang and Dennis Cometti @ Rock City, Nottingham 8
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Chats, Chubby & The Gang and Dennis Cometti @ Rock City, Nottingham

March 21, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Australian punk rock band The Chats brought their explosive energy to the Rock City. Two fellow punk rock bands – Dennis Cometti and Chubby & The Gang – warmed up the crowd before the headliners […]

IN FOCUS// The Weather Station at The Black Box, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Weather Station at The Black Box, Belfast

March 20, 2022 Bernie McAllister

In support of the new album Ignorance and How Is It That I Should Look At The Stars, The Weather Station are currently on a whistle-stop tour of the UK & Ireland as part of […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Dead South at Shepherds Bush Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Dead South at Shepherds Bush Empire

March 20, 2022 Michael Barron

Despite band members joining and re-joining in recent years, this four-piece folk-bluegrass band has made it through to see their tenth year, release new EPs, and most importantly, return to the UK to perform a […]

IN FOCUS// Kris Barras Band at Rock City, Nottingham 4
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kris Barras Band at Rock City, Nottingham

March 13, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Kris Barras Band released their new album “Death Valley Paradise” on the 4th of March 2022. Their tour will continue through the UK during March, and people around the country will have a chance to […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Coral at London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

March 11, 2022 Michael Barron

The Coral’s self-titled debut LP contains the top 20 hit single “Dreaming of You”, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize turns twenty in August. Ahead of this significant milestone, the Skelly brothers and […]

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March 5
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March

March 7, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas played a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club supported by Casual Riots on Friday 4th March 2022. The Show was a fantastic spectacle. Bernie Mc Allister was there to […]

IN FOCUS// Pale Waves at Belfast Limelight 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pale Waves at Belfast Limelight

March 4, 2022 Bernie McAllister

PALE WAVES played an amazing show at Limelight, Belfast as part of their biggest UK and Irish headline tour. The tour is the band’s first since Covid struck and follows their second album WHO AM […]

THE LIBERTINES Announce UP THE BRACKET 20th Anniversary Shows
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Libertines at Kentish Town Forum

February 28, 2022 Michael Barron

The last three London shows of The Libertines’ latest tour in December 2021 were unfortunately cancelled owing to Carl Barât testing positive for COVID 19. This was upsetting for both the band and fans, as […]

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose @ Leeds Beckett Students' Union 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose @ Leeds Beckett Students’ Union

February 13, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Knocked Loose is a hardcore punk band from Kentucky, USA. Their latest EP, ‘A Tear in the Fabric of Life’ released last year, has been notably successful among hardcore metal and punk fans. In February […]

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