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          The Proclaimers Share New Single ‘You May Offend’ From Forthcoming Album

          June 26, 2026

          The Proclaimers have shared “You May Offend,” the title track from their forthcoming new album, out September 11 via Cooking Vinyl. The album is Craig and Charlie Reid’s first since 2022’s Dentures Out and marks […]

          Kasabian
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          Kasabian Share New Single ‘SUPERPOWERS’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Act III’

          June 26, 2026

          Kasabian have shared their new single “SUPERPOWERS,” the third track to be taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, Act III, out September 4. The new single follows the announcement of Act III and the […]

          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 […]

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          MOMO - Tum Tum Tum
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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • December 10
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          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
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          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
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          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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        • Chimers
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          INTERVIEW: Chimers’ Padraic Skehan on Lockdown Origins, Wollongong & Playing Loud

          June 26, 2026

          Based in the vibrant coastal hub of Wollongong, Australia, Chimers have rapidly evolved from a lockdown project into one of the most vital post-punk forces in the Southern Hemisphere. Formed in 2020 by life partners […]

          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
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          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 […]

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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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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!

January 19, 2019 XS Noize

UK’s scuzziest ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 tonight, Saturday 19th January 2019. The band prepare to hit the roads of Europe this […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019
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COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

English punk veterans Cockney Rejects are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, February 02nd 2019. The trailblazing band trace their origins all the way back to late-70s East End […]

DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019
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DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

Having very quickly sold out his Sulta Selects Boxing Night 2018 show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building, Scottish DJ/Producer phenomenon DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019, with a show at Custom […]

INTERVIEW: Rob ‘H' Humphrey from Belfast based MASK 2
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INTERVIEW: Rob ‘H’ Humphrey from Belfast based MASK

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

The founding members of MASK first met in 2004 – when the band should have been formed – but never was! In 2017, the lifelong friends decided to form a joint-group with handpicked musicians and […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th - 26th January 2019
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th – 26th January 2019

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The exhilarating indie pop brother-and-sister-fronted foursome from Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Brand New Friend is pleased to announce a 3-night residency at the American Bar, Belfast from 24th- 26th January 2019. With 2018 proving to be […]

CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019
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CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast born, London based Electronic pioneers BICEP announce their return to their home turf for their biggest ever Northern Irish FEEL MY BICEP event. The pair has recently completed an acclaimed and extensive live tour […]

JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019
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JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter John J Presley announces a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on March 27th 2019. John recently announced his explosive new single ‘ Rise And Fall’, the latest offering from the bluesman’s much anticipated forthcoming […]

SHANE TODD 'The Toddfather' Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019
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SHANE TODD ‘The Toddfather’ Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

With five sell-out shows in the Ulster Hall under his belt, Shane Todd is making the short trip across town to the Waterfront Hall with his brand new stand up comedy show ’The Toddfather’ for […]

WILD YOUTH Announce headline Belfast show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 4th April 2019
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WILD YOUTH Announce headline Belfast show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 4th April 2019

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, are pleased to announce a return to headline McHughs Basement Bar, Belfast on Thursday 04th April 2019. Wild Youth returns with a brand-new single ‘Can’t Move On’, co-produced by Mark Sheehan […]

IN FOCUS// Flogging Molly at Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Flogging Molly at Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland

December 17, 2018 Bernie McAllister

US Celtic punk band Flogging Molly played an amazing show Limelight 1, Belfast, Northern Ireland on Sunday 16th December. Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images.             […]

TOM SPEIGHT Announces headline Belfast show at VOODOO, Saturday April 20th 2019
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TOM SPEIGHT Announces headline Belfast show at VOODOO, Saturday April 20th 2019

December 17, 2018 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Tom Speight is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday, April 20th 2019. Ahead of Tom’s album release in April of 2019, his following has grown to two million […]

WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise 1
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WIN: Tickets To See The 1975 in Belfast + Merchandise

December 14, 2018 XS Noize

THE 1975 WILL TOUR THE UK & IRELAND IN JANUARY 2019 with special guests Pale Waves and No Rome. The tour starts January 9th at Belfast’s SSE Arena and XS Noize are giving away 1 x […]

MADNESS Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, August 20th 2019
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MADNESS Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, August 20th 2019

December 10, 2018 XS Noize

English Ska legends MADNESS are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Tuesday 20th August 2019. Formed in the mid to late 1970s Madness is one of […]

The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers
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The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Concert-goers attending Kylie Minogue’s Golden Tour in Belfast, 5th December will receive complimentary admission to the Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin. Free admission will be valid until 31st December 2018 (select dates only*), and […]

US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019 2
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US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

US alternative rock band The Lemonheads are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall on Friday, February 08th 2019. The band recently announced their new album ‘Varshons 2’ which is due for […]

THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019
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THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Selecter have announced their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2019 with Special Guest and DJ Rhoda Dakar coming to The Limelight 1, Belfast on Friday 01st November 2019. The tour starts in Europe covering 7 […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 2
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INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Saarloos are a new Irish band consisting of critically acclaimed songwriters, Brian McGovern and Craig Gallagher. Having formed a formidable songwriting partnership they felt a desire to perform their songs together onstage. Saarloos are playing […]

PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019
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PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everyone’s favourite 80’s artist Paul Young is back on tour with a headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 23rd May 2019. Paul will be performing his much-loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of […]

WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, […]

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