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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
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          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

          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 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
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          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 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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YOU ME AT SIX Announce ‘TAKE OFF YOUR COLOURS’ 10th Anniversary Belfast Show @ The Limelight 1 Monday November 19th
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YOU ME AT SIX Announce ‘TAKE OFF YOUR COLOURS’ 10th Anniversary Belfast Show @ The Limelight 1 Monday November 19th

August 2, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band You Me At Six have announced a ‘Take Off Your Colours’ 10th-anniversary show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Monday, November 19th 2018. These special one-off events will see the acclaimed five-piece […]

See BICEP [LIVE] @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Saturday November 3rd 2018
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See BICEP [LIVE] @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Saturday November 3rd 2018

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Electronic duo BICEP is pleased to announce a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, November 03rd 2018. Their extraordinary live show has already graced some of the most revered festival stages, debuting […]

TOUTS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar, Thursday August 16th
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TOUTS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar, Thursday August 16th

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, August 16th 2018. Touts released their highly-anticipated second EP LIT, on 10 November 2017 via […]

FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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FATHERSON Announce Headline Show @ Voodoo, Belfast, Tuesday 2nd October 2018

July 3, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Tuesday 02nd October 2018 at Voodoo. The band who release their new album ‘Sum Of All Your Parts’ in September 2018 […]

IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
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IN FOCUS// The Script @ Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The Script played Belsonic Ormeau Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sunday 24th June. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Setlist Superheroes Rock the World Paint the Town Green The Man Who Can’t […]

LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 1, Thursday December 6TH
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LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Limelight 1, Thursday December 6TH

May 30, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday, December 06th 2018. The new single ‘RUSH’ feat. Jessie Reyez is out now. When Lewis Capaldi’s debut […]

IN FOCUS// Volbeat at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Volbeat at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, Northern Ireland

May 29, 2018 Clair McAllister

Danish Metal band Volbeat played an amazing headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday 26th May 2018. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.   Volbeat Setlist at The Telegraph […]

YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018
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YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

UK rapper Yxng Bane is pleased to announce a headline show in Belfast’s Elmwood Hall on Saturday, November 03rd 2018. Yxng Bane first appeared online when he dropped “Lone Wolf” on Soundcloud at the age […]

ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018
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ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS Announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

ARIA Award-winning indie-folk band, All Our Exes Live in Texas, are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st July 2018. All Our Exes Live in Texas is a fantasy draft […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce (TOMMY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) @ The Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 26th July
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THE WEDDING PRESENT announce (TOMMY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) @ The Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 26th July

May 14, 2018 XS Noize

British indie-rock group The Wedding Present are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first singles collection, Tommy at The Limelight 2 on Thursday 26th […]

IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists - The Perch - Rooftop Bar, Belfast 1
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IN FOCUS// We Are Scientists – The Perch – Rooftop Bar, Belfast

May 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

We caught up with We Are Scientists for a short shoot in The Perch, before their headline show at The Limelight II in Belfast, 11/05/18.     WE ARE SCIENTISTS TOUR DATES   June 13   […]

KING KONG COMPANY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday, March 2ND, 2018
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Irish electronic dance group KING KONG COMPANY play Belfast’s LIMELIGHT 2 this Saturday

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Limelight show in 2017, Irish electronic dance group King Kong Company are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. King Kong Company […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Belfast SSE Arena, 9th May

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Rock icon Noel Gallagher has been a frequent visitor to Belfast over the past few years, not only from playing live but from spending a wealth of time in Belfast recording his experimental third solo […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh's Basement Bar,  Weds 17th October
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHugh’s Basement Bar, Weds 17th October

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

British Indie/Alternative band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band’s debut album ‘Live for the moment’ was released in August 2017 […]

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates
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Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates

April 23, 2018 XS Noize

  Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation in 1991, Brandon Boyd [vocals], […]

BIFFY CLYRO Announce 'MTV Unplugged' Album + Belfast Waterfront Show, Sunday 16th September 1
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BIFFY CLYRO Announce ‘MTV Unplugged’ Album + Belfast Waterfront Show, Sunday 16th September

April 13, 2018 XS Noize

Although their live shows are best known for their electrifying and explosive energy, Biffy Clyro has often demonstrated that their songs possess an added poignancy when stripped back to their essence. Now the band can […]

UK indie pop band SUPERORGANISM announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight, Weds 17th October
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UK indie pop band SUPERORGANISM announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight, Weds 17th October

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

UK indie pop band Superorganism are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 17th October 2018. The band has been on a runaway train of success following their internet […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘She Taught Me How To Fly’ – watch the video here

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce new single ‘She Taught Me How to Fly’ – the third to be taken from the Number 1 album ‘Who Built the Moon?’. The single is released on 12″ […]

DEAP VALLY announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday June 28th
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DEAP VALLY announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday June 28th

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

US rock duo DEAP VALLY are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday, June 28th, 2018. What’s that smell? FUNK, derived from the Latin “fumigare,” meaning, “to smoke.” The […]

Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018
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Northern Irish Hard Rock Band NO HOT ASHES Playing THE LIMELIGHT 2, Belfast on April 6th 2018

April 3, 2018 XS Noize

“It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll” someone once said… and for Belfast’s NO HOT ASHES, it’s been a long time, 34 years to be precise, to see the […]

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