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        • Julian Marley
          News

          Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, announces Belfast show

          May 29, 2026

          Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian Marley is the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born Lucy Pounder. Growing up as a youth in a musical atmosphere, the Grammy Award Nominated […]

          Inspiral Carpets
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          Inspiral Carpets announce ‘Burn Like The Sun’ – their first studio album in 12 years

          May 29, 2026

          Inspiral Carpets announce Burn Like The Sun – their first studio album in 12 years, out January 29th, 2027 via Scruff of the Neck Records. The band have unveiled a special announcement video, narrated by […]

          Faithless
          News

          Faithless Announce Special Guests For CHSq Belfast Show With Phil Hartnoll, Justin Robertson & Marion Hawkes

          May 28, 2026

          Dance pioneers Faithless are back with their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square on Thursday 20th August 2026, alongside very special guests, Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Justin Robertson and Marion Hawkes. Few […]

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        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta - Cut A Silhouette
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sparta – Cut A Silhouette

          May 29, 2026

          Having spent two decades parsing the shifting sands of alternative rock, it takes something genuinely striking to cut through the noise. Enter Sparta’s latest offering, Cut A Silhouette. Spanning ten tracks across an urgent 33 […]

          Mull Historical Society
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s a Photograph

          May 26, 2026

          For Mull Historical Society’s last album, Colin MacIntyre — who is, in essence, Mull Historical Society — invited acclaimed authors to write lyrics for his musical compositions. The result was 2023’s In My Mind There’s […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Lone Assembly
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lone Assembly bring dark synthpop and post-punk atmosphere to London’s MOTH Club

          May 27, 2026

          When a proposed property development threatened the future of the 300-capacity MOTH Club, the support to save it far exceeded the venue’s maximum attendance. Around 30,000 people signed a petition to protect the much-loved Hackney […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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. […]

  • Podcast
        • robert arkins - the commitments
          Podcast

          Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286

          May 25, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Robert Arkins, best known to millions as Jimmy Rabbitte in Alan Parker’s classic 1991 film The Commitments. Robert joins Mark for […]

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
          Podcast

          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
          Podcast

          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

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CABARET VOLTAIRE
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Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

November 5, 2025 XS Noize

Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

Bad Manners
News

Bad Manners announce Belfast show at Limelight on Sat 29 November 2025

August 12, 2025 XS Noize

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2025 Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

PRESIDENT
News

PRESIDENT to Headline Belfast’s Limelight on 11th April 2026

August 5, 2025 XS Noize

Following selling out their UK and Irish Tour, PRESIDENT have added a Belfast show. PRESIDENT recently released their new single, “In The Name Of The Father.” The debut proclamation is a raw meditation on existential […]

SLEEPER
News

SLEEPER Announce ‘The Inbetweener Tour’ Live at Limelight, Belfast

March 26, 2025 XS Noize

Sleeper enjoyed huge critical and commercial success in the mid-90s, achieving 8 Top 40 singles across 3 Top 10 albums with well over 1,000,000 sales. They garnered front covers across the music press and appeared […]

Starsailor Announce Headline Show at Belfast’s Limelight to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Gigs

Starsailor Announce Headline Show at Belfast’s Limelight to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

March 26, 2025 XS Noize

Since debuting in 2000, Starsailor’s storied history has taken in countless memorable moments, from two #2hit albums with ‘Love Is Here’ and ‘Silence Is Easy’ through to a run of hit singles including ‘Silence Is […]

Daniel Bedingfield
Gigs

Daniel Bedingfield announces headline Belfast, Limelight show on 20th May 2025

December 2, 2024 XS Noize

BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter Daniel Bedingfield announces headline Belfast, Limelight show on 20th May 2025. This year, celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Daniel Bedingfield performed live in the UK for the first time […]

Aslan
Gigs

Aslan to play headline show at Limelight, Belfast this Saturday 12 October

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

After 40 years of playing with their frontman, Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Alan Downey, and Billy McGuiness, they know it’s not the same and never will be, but they have decided to continue playing their […]

Touché Amoré
Gigs

Touché Amoré announce Limelight, Belfast show on Wednesday 26th February 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

For more than a decade, L.A. phenoms Touché Amoré have been a driving force as vanguards of the contemporary hardcore scene. Over the years, and across their discography, the band has probed and navigated anxiety, […]

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN
Gigs

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN announces Limelight, Belfast show on April 8th 2025

September 20, 2024 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Joan As Police Woman today released her 10th studio album, Lemons, Limes & Orchids, via Play It Again Sam. The record explores love and loss at its core and functions […]

BUZZCOCKS
Gigs

BUZZCOCKS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 21 March 2025

September 19, 2024 XS Noize

In a darkening musical landscape where viral fads and AI-generated fakery share chart space with the self-absorbed products of the nation’s stage schools, Buzzcocks shine out as a gleaming beacon of hope. A constant, ever-evolving […]

FRANK TURNER
Gigs

FRANK TURNER announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 15th February 2025

September 10, 2024 XS Noize

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s just released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ which debuted at Number 3 on the Official Album Chart and Number 1 on the Independent Album […]

ASIWYFA
Gigs

ASIWYFA announce headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Friday, December 20th

August 12, 2024 XS Noize

To celebrate the launch of their new album, Irish experimental post-rock instrumentalists And So I Watch You From Afar announce a headline show at the Limelight on Friday, December 20th. The band released their seventh […]

D.O.D
Gigs

D.O.D announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast in November

August 7, 2024 XS Noize

Fresh from the release of his hit single “Paradise” and his new collab with Sonny Fodera and Jazzy ‘Somedays’, D.O.D is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, November 29th. […]

Kodaline
Gigs

KODALINE announce show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce an intimate Electric Picnic warm-up show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024. Kodaline has released four albums, three of which were #1 in Ireland, […]

Bad Manners
Gigs

Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce Limelight, Belfast show in November 2024

July 24, 2024 XS Noize

Ska legends Bad Manners have announced a series of exciting shows across Ireland for November 2024. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (real name Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were together […]

Kate Nash
Gigs

KATE NASH announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 17th December 2024

June 24, 2024 XS Noize

Kate Nash is a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician and actress known for her fearless approach to music and unapologetic storytelling. With a career spanning over a decade, she has garnered critical acclaim for her chart-topping […]

the Jesus Lizard
Gigs

the JESUS LIZARD announce Limelight, Belfast show on 14th January 2025

June 5, 2024 XS Noize

In the jade-cultivating climes of online rock journalism, the angle of “band has new album,” is about as interesting as watching Instagram reels of your brother-in-law’s recent bathroom remodel. But when a band decides to […]

RIVERSIDE
Gigs

Polish masters RIVERSIDE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 15th May 2024

February 15, 2024 XS Noize

Over the past 22 years, Polish masters RIVERSIDE have built an excellent reputation. With many tours, live shows worldwide, eight full-length albums, two mini albums, and two live albums, the band has become one of […]

Cast
Gigs

CAST announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th November 2024

January 24, 2024 XS Noize

Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack, Cast released four albums. The second ‘Mother Nature Calls’ also went […]

Seaforth
Gigs

Australian country duo SEAFORTH announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

January 22, 2024 XS Noize

Australian country duo Seaforth is known for dropping infectious melodies, breezy lyrics and bangers with slick vocal harmonies that top every party playlist. Through their new EP What I Get For Loving You, Seaforth’s Tom […]

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