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        • The Milk
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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
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          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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
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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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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

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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 […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

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          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

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        • Asha Maclean
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          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

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        • The Subways
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          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

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The Redmen TV Returns to The Limelight, Belfast – A Must-See Event for Liverpool Fans!

March 8, 2025 XS Noize

Enjoyed by millions of Liverpool supporters worldwide, The Redmen TV was the first of many club-dedicated fan channels and has remained a true passion project for over a decade. With unwavering dedication, they continue to […]

Bad Manners
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Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline show at Belfast, Limelight 1 in November

September 13, 2023 XS Noize

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2023. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Pretenders at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 24, 2023 Bernie McAllister

English-American rock band Pretenders played an amazing show last night at Limelight 1, Belfast, as part of their UK and Irish tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

MUNA
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MUNA announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on August 29th 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

MUNA is magic. After releasing their now viral, life-affirming, queer anthem “Silk Chiffon,” featuring the band’s new label head Phoebe Bridgers, the band took 2022 by storm. MUNA, the band’s self-titled third album, is a […]

Chrissie Hynde
Gigs

PRETENDERS announce headline show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023

March 20, 2023 XS Noize

English-American rock band Pretenders are back with details of a brand new UK and Irish tour this May which includes a show at Limelight 1 on 23rd May 2023. In February 2023, Chrissie Hynde embarked […]

Mark McCarney
Gigs

MARK MCCARNEY announces Belfast, Limelight 1 show on Saturday 2 December 2023

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Mark McCarney brings his first live hour of Stand Up to Limelight. Mark McCarney is swiftly emerging as one of Northern Ireland’s most talked about performers. His rise in the comedy scene has seen him […]

RAYE
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Croydon R&B singer-songwriter RAYE announces Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 5th March 2023

November 10, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of her recent single and video ‘Escapism’ and ahead of her highly anticipated debut album My 21st Century Blues (Out Feb 3rd), Croydon R&B singer-songwriter RAYE has announced a Belfast show on […]

IN FOCUS// Magnum at Limelight 1, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Magnum at Limelight 1, Belfast

September 11, 2022 Marc Leach

The legendary former Mama Boy’s member, Pat McManus, opened the night. Performing tracks of his own and classic Mama’s Boys tracks. After numerous rescheduled, prog icons Magnum made their return to Belfast. Performing such classics […]

IN FOCUS// Mortiis & Mayhem at Limelight 1, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Mortiis & Mayhem at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 19, 2022 Marc Leach

Norwegian cult act, Mortiis, brought his atmospheric “era one” performance back for this UK/Irish tour at Belfast’s Limelight 1. He was joined by, without doubt, the influential and most controversial band on the black metal […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Limelight 1, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Limelight 1, Belfast

April 9, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Making up for lost time, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls played a fantastic headline show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 08th 2022 as part of their The Never-Ending Tour of Everywhere. Bernie Mc […]

SELF ESTEEM announces Limelight 1, Belfast show on February 27th 2023 1
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SELF ESTEEM announces Limelight 1, Belfast show on February 27th 2023

March 29, 2022 XS Noize

Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) recently released her hugely acclaimed second album Prioritise Pleasure via Avenue A / Fiction Records. Featuring the acclaimed singles “I Do This All The Time,” “Prioritise Pleasure”, “How Can I Help You”, “Moody” and “You […]

FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022 1
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FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder have announced a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022. The band are set to release their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling, rock […]

DEL AMITRI announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Monday, June 6th 2022
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DEL AMITRI announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Monday, June 6th 2022

February 21, 2022 XS Noize

Veteran Scottish rockers Del Amitri have announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Monday, June 6th 2022 with their ‘Greatest Hits and Fatal Mistakes’ tour. The band released their seventh album, Fatal Mistakes […]

Kurt Vile & The Violators announce headline show at Limelight 1, Belfast August 30th 2022 1
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Kurt Vile & The Violators announce headline show at Limelight 1, Belfast August 30th 2022

February 15, 2022 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a Belfast headline show with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich) at The Limelight 1 on August 30th 2022. […]

VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022
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VAN MORRISON announces two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 6th 2022

February 8, 2022 XS Noize

Van Morrison is pleased to announce two very special fully seated shows in Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Sunday, March 06th 2022. Born in 1945, Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s collection of blues, country and […]

British bassline collective BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022 1
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British bassline collective BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022

November 26, 2021 XS Noize

British bassline collective from Bradford in West Yorkshire, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 13th May 2022. Bad Boy Chiller Crew recently announced their […]

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 'An Evening With' headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022
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GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV ‘An Evening With’ headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated US singer-songwriter and musician, Gregory Alan Isakov is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th February 2022. Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-folk […]

THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022 1
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THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

The Stranglers rescheduled European tour in autumn 2022 has been extended with 3 dates across the Irish Sea added now added. These shows will be their first visit since 2019. The tour calls at Limerick […]

WIN: Tickets to see Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS at Limelight 1, Belfast on 3rd November
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WIN: Tickets to see Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS at Limelight 1, Belfast on 3rd November

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Four-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, Black Pumas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021. XS Noize is giving away tickets for the show […]

Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021
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Psychedelic soul band BLACK PUMAS announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 3rd November 2021

September 21, 2021 XS Noize

Four-time Grammy-nominated psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, Black Pumas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on 03rd November 2021. Black Pumas released a deluxe edition of their self-titled […]

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