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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
          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 […]

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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
          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
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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 […]

          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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James Arthur
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JAMES ARTHUR announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on 27th August 2024

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Following his recent return with new tracks ‘Blindside’ & ‘A Year Ago’, James Arthur has announced his fifth, brand new studio album, Bitter Sweet Love – out January 26th, 2024, on Columbia Records. James Arthur […]

pj harvey
Gigs

PJ HARVEY announces show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 22nd August 2024

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of her Grammy-nominated tenth album I Inside the Old Year Dying, PJ Harvey today announces a headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 22nd August 2024. After releasing her debut […]

Two Door Cinema Club
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TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB announce show at Custom House Square, Belfast in Summer 2024

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a massive concert for summer 2024 with a show at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Thursday 15th August 2024. Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s […]

Madness
Gigs

MADNESS announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast

November 27, 2023 XS Noize

After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness, announce their ‘C’est La Vie’ summer tour […]

PIXIES
Gigs

PIXIES announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Wednesday 28th August 2024

November 20, 2023 XS Noize

Indie rock legends Pixies announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Wednesday 28th August 2024. Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late […]

The Waterboys
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THE WATERBOYS announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

Folk rock legends The Waterboys are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Sunday, 18th August 2024. The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer, songwriter […]

Loco Land
Gigs

LOCO LAND a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square on Fri 4th August 2023

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Loco Land a brand new festival for Belfast will take place at Custom House Square, Belfast Fri 4th August 2023. EXAMPLE. Born in London as Elliot John Gleave, the artist known simply as Example took […]

Kodaline
Gigs

KODALINE announce Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 11th August

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce a headline Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 11th August 2023. Fresh from the release of their stripped-down live album Our Roots Run Deep and 2022 […]

stiff little fingers
Gigs

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS announce headline Belfast show at Custom House Square

March 7, 2023 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS return to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday 19th August 2023 alongside an all-star […]

Lisa Hannigan
Gigs

LISA HANNIGAN to headline free St Patrick’s Eve concert at Belfast’s Custom House Square

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

Belfast’s Custom House Square will come alive with the sound of some of the island’s most exceptional musical talent this St Patrick’s Eve for a family-friendly, fun-packed concert presented by The Duncairn Arts Centre. Headlining […]

Belters Only
Gigs

BELTERS ONLY announce huge Belfast headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 17th August

February 28, 2023 XS Noize

Following their Sold-Out Telegraph Building show last weekend, Dublin-born Dance Chart sensations Belters Only are pleased to announce a huge Belfast headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 17th August 2023. Signed to Polydor, […]

Becky Hill
Gigs

BECKY HILL announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on Wednesday 23rd August

February 14, 2023 XS Noize

Two-time Brit-award winning singer-songwriter Becky Hill has announced her biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Wednesday 23rd August 2023. Cementing her reputation as the Queen of Dance music, Becky Hill’s […]

The Proclaimers
Gigs

THE PROCLAIMERS announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Wednesday 16th August

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish music duo The Proclaimers are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Wednesday 16th August 2023. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 34 […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Friday 25th August 2023

January 31, 2023 XS Noize

Following their sell-out Ulster Hall, Belfast show in December last year, The Coronas are pleased to announce a Custom House Square headline show on Friday 25th August 2023. The Coronas seventh album, Time Stopped was […]

N Dubz
Gigs

English pop-hip-hop band N-DUBZ announce headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Saturday, 26th August 2023

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

English pop-hip-hop band N Dubz have announced they will headline Custom House Square, Belfast, on Saturday, 26th August 2023. The trio kicked off their massive SOLD-OUT Back To The Future Tour UK tour this month; […]

IN FOCUS// Stereophonics at Custom House Square, Wednesday 24th August 2022
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Stereophonics at Custom House Square, Belfast, Wednesday 24th August 2022

August 25, 2022 Bernie McAllister

British rock sensations Stereophonics returned to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Wednesday, 24th August 2022. The Welsh rockers played a fantastic set of hits and tracks from their new Number […]

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds at Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Simple Minds at Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland

August 10, 2022 Marc Leach

Opening the night was Belfast’s own; Silent Running. It is incredible these guys supported Simple Minds during the ‘Sparkle In The Rain’ tour back in 1984. Scottish rock titans Simple Minds made their long-awaited return […]

Silent Running
Gigs

NI rockers SILENT RUNNING go back to the future as they prepare to support Simple Minds in Belfast

August 1, 2022 XS Noize

The last time Silent Running shared the stage with Simple Minds was in 1984, when the Belfast band toured the UK and Ireland with Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill and co. to promote their debut album […]

STEREOPHONICS return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Wednesday 24th August 2022
Gigs

STEREOPHONICS return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Wednesday 24th August 2022

May 10, 2022 XS Noize

British rock sensations Stereophonics are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Wednesday, 24th August 2022. Stereophonics released their new Number One charting album ‘Oochya!’ on […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for latest single 'Static'
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for latest single ‘Static’

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

Portaferry singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan released new single ‘Static’ on 1st April. A captivating mid-tempo pop tune with a hauntingly rhythmic chorus, ‘Static’ just gets even better with every listen. Ryan explains further, ‘…written in the […]

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