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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
          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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. […]

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        • ROSA WALTON
          Podcast

          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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FOY VANCE announces ‘An Evening with Foy Vance' at The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
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FOY VANCE announces ‘An Evening with Foy Vance’ at The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

June 17, 2021 XS Noize

Foy Vance has today announced details of his forthcoming fourth studio album Signs Of Life and released a new single “Time Stand Still.” Vance’s second studio album on Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and the […]

‘An Evening with Halestorm’ announced at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday March 5th 2022 2
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‘An Evening with Halestorm’ announced at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Saturday March 5th 2022

June 16, 2021 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of announcing their Nov/Dec 2021 US touring extravaganza with Evanescence, US rockers HALESTORM are delighted to confirm new tour plans for the UK/Europe in Feb/Mar 2022, including a headline Belfast show […]

Country superstar BRETT ELDREDGE announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Tuesday 3 May 2022 1
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Country superstar BRETT ELDREDGE announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Tuesday 3 May 2022

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Country superstar Brett Eldredge has announced UK tour dates, which includes a show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Tuesday 3 May 2022. Tickets are on sale this Friday, 18 June at: www.ulsterhall.co.uk and www.ticketmaster.ie […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021 1
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC to headline Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy […]

COLIN GEDDIS announces 'Live at the Limelight' - Sunday 20th June 2021
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COLIN GEDDIS announces ‘Live at the Limelight’ – Sunday 20th June 2021

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Colin Geddis makes his post lockdown return to stand-up at The limelight Belfast for an evening of stand-up comedy, new material, special guests and a lot of General Banter. In the last ten years, Colin […]

MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin 1
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MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Madison Beer announced the European leg of her Life Support Tour, which includes shows at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 18th April and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 19th April. “After such a challenging year […]

LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021 1
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LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Laura Marling is very pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021. Having emphatically set the bar for what can be achieved with a superlative Livestream performance back […]

LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022 1
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LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Oxfordshire born singer-songwriter Lewis Watson is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022. His most recent album ‘the love that you want’ was released in May […]

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022
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ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 am via www.ticketmaster.ie The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, has announced […]

SPECTOR announce new album 'Now Or Whenever' - Hear first single  'Catch You On The Way Back In' 1
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SPECTOR announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 6th November 2021

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

UK Rock band Spector are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 06th November 2021. Spector started performing together in 2011. They have released the albums ‘Enjoy It While It Lasts’ […]

US Rock band BLACKBERRY SMOKE announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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US Rock band BLACKBERRY SMOKE announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 2nd March 2022

June 1, 2021 XS Noize

US Rock band Blackberry Smoke are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 02nd March 2022. On their latest album, You Hear Georgia, the follow-up to 2018’s critically acclaimed […]

BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021 1
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BEN NICKY + GUESTS announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday September 4th 2021

May 28, 2021 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belsonic show in 2019, International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is pleased to announce a return to Belfast to headline Belsonic on Saturday, September 04th 2021. Ben Nicky has become […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

Queen + Adam Lambert have today announced an extra UK show is being added to the band’s twice-postponed Rhapsody UK & European tour, now set for 2022, as well as additional dates in mainland Europe. […]

VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July 1
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VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison returns to the iconic Ulster Hall after over a decade for an evening of rhythm & blues. Join Van and his full band for an unforgettable evening of rhythm & blues in the […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
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BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her latest single ‘Your Power,’ and ahead of the July 30 release of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has announced the first leg of her […]

Belfast's ENOLA GAY announces debut Irish tour for 2021 - & share new single 'Sofa Surfing'
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Belfast’s ENOLA GAY announces debut Irish tour for 2021 – & share new single ‘Sofa Surfing’

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Belfast’s Enola Gay announce details of their debut headline tour in Ireland, performing in venues across Listowel, Belfast, Galway, Limerick, Derry and Dublin. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Tickets.ie as well as local box […]

JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 2nd September 2021 1
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JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 2nd September 2021

May 19, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter JC Stewart has announced his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 02nd September 2021. JC’s ability to make a connection is quickly winning the hearts of fans […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1, Sunday 28th November 2
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1, Sunday 28th November

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal have announced their 24th Anniversary Tour with a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Sunday 28th November 2021. The 12-date, two-week leg of the tour will hit such cities as […]

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021 1
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THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

American Southern Rock Group, Cadillac Three are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021. It’s been over a year since the Cadillac Three hit the road for […]

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night - returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022
Gigs

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night – returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following standing ovations at two amazing sold-out shows, Whitney – Queen of the Night returns to Belfast. Whitney Houston’s music lives on in this captivating theatre show, consistently receiving rave reviews – featuring the astounding […]

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