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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 […]

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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
          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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        • 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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IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Tom Meighan at Limelight, Belfast

May 15, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan played an amazing show on Saturday night at Limelight, Belfast, supporting his fantastic debut album ‘The Reckoning.’ A born frontman, Tom had the crowd jumping from the first song to […]

The Wedding Present
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT ’24 Songs’ UK tour 2023 announced for Limelight, Belfast

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

The notion of issuing a monthly 7” single is, of course, not new to The Wedding Present – they did the same thing with the ‘Hit Parade’ in 1992 – but ‘24 Songs’ shows that […]

Noah Reid
Gigs

NOAH REID announces Limelight, Belfast show on 16th September 2023

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini […]

The Answer
Gigs

THE ANSWER announce Limelight, Belfast show on 9th December 2023

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Following the success of their recently released and highly acclaimed Sundowners album, The Answer are thrilled to announce a further 5 new UK dates in November and December this year. Manchester, London, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and […]

IN FOCUS// Peter Doherty at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Peter Doherty at Limelight, Belfast

April 15, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Peter Doherty, the Millennial Jean Genie/Jean Genet, played Limelight, Belfast, on his first solo acoustic tour in ten years. Peter performed a selection of nuggets from his back catalogue, including classics from The Libertines, Babyshambles […]

The Raven Age
Gigs

THE RAVEN AGE to play headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 11th November

April 14, 2023 XS Noize

The Raven Age have released their brand new single ‘Serpents Tongue’, the latest song to be taken from the forthcoming album Blood Omen out July 7th via Music For Nations/Sony Music. The album is available […]

Wheatus
Gigs

WHEATUS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 24th October 2023

April 4, 2023 XS Noize

Teenage years may be fleeting, but it seems ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ is for life, as Wheatus’ debut single popped up yet again in 2022, making itself known in a way never seen before in the form […]

SKINDRED
Gigs

SKINDRED announce Limelight, Belfast show on Friday 17th November

March 27, 2023 XS Noize

By the time a band gets 20 years into their career, you probably think you’ve got them pegged, right? You hear the name Skindred and you think of those Newport ragga-punk-metallers that have forged a […]

JP COOPER
Gigs

JP COOPER announces Limelight, Belfast show on 16th September 2023

March 27, 2023 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter JP Cooper released his first new album in five years, SHE, via Island Records in February 2022. Speaking more about the album release, JP says: “I can’t believe it’s been four years since […]

The Wood Burning Savages
Gigs

Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

March 25, 2023 XS Noize

The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

Airbourne
Gigs

Australian hard rock band AIRBOURNE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 1st August 2023

March 22, 2023 XS Noize

Airbourne is an Australian hard rock band formed in Warrnambool in 2003 by brothers Joel O’Keeffe on lead vocals and lead guitar, and Ryan O’Keeffe on drums. The line-up was completed with Justin Street on […]

Fun Lovin' Criminals
Gigs

FUN LOVIN CRIMINALS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Friday 30th June

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Fun Lovin’ Criminals are set to tour with charismatic founding member Brian Fast Leiser taking over lead vocals alongside Frank Benbini on drums and new guitarist Naim Cortazzi, formerly of the Happy Mondays. Multi-instrumentalist Fast, […]

Drake White
Gigs

DRAKE WHITE announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 15th June

March 1, 2023 XS Noize

Drake White grew up singing in his church’s youth choir in Alabama before becoming one of Country music’s most spirited innovators, earning four Top 40 hits and travelling the country on multiple nationwide tours. His […]

Sir Chloe
News

SIR CHLOE announces Limelight, Belfast show on 25th May

February 28, 2023 XS Noize

Dana Foote put Sir Chloe together in college to serve as her senior thesis. She wrote “Michelle,” and “Animal,” songs that would become the band’s first major hits a few years later, on the door […]

Isaiah Rashad
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WIN: Tickets to see ISAIAH RASHAD at Limelight, Belfast on March 1st 2023

February 27, 2023 XS Noize

A Top Dawg Entertainment signee, Isaiah Rashad first burst onto the scene when he performed at the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards alongside labelmates Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q, and the release of the collaboration. […]

Electric Six
Gigs

ELECTRIC SIX announce ‘Fire’ 20th anniversary tour at Limelight, Belfast on Friday 1st December

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Electric Six, Detroit’s most dependable aberrant dance rock experience is returning to the UK this summer for the 666th time in its legendary career. Join Dick Valentine, The White Wolf, Tait Nucleus, Dr. J and […]

Peter Doherty
Gigs

PETER DOHERTY announces Limelight, Belfast show on April 13th 2023

February 20, 2023 XS Noize

Peter Doherty, the Millennial Jean Genie/Jean Genet, will embark on his first solo acoustic tour in ten years, with a series of intimate ‘Songbook’ shows in the spring. Peter will be performing a selection of […]

Glenn Moore
Gigs

Comedian GLENN MOORE to headline Limelight, Belfast this Friday

February 13, 2023 XS Noize

Glenn Moore presents one of the best-reviewed shows of the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, firmly establishing himself as one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation. Expect a ’comedy masterclass’ (Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most […]

lorna shore
Gigs

American Deathcore band LORNA SHORE announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast

February 7, 2023 XS Noize

UK death metal titans Ingested have been churning out bilious anti-anthems for more than a decade and a half, dropping a string of releases that have helped shape the genre. In 2022, they returned with […]

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN announces headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Saturday May 13th 2023

December 16, 2022 XS Noize

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back with live dates in 2023 with the release of his album ‘The Reckoning’, following brilliant live reviews and sold-out Christmas shows. Tom Meighan has sold four million albums. […]

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