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        • Enter Shikari
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          Enter Shikari release video for “Find Out The Hard Way” from surprise new album “Lose Your Self”

          April 16, 2026

          Enter Shikari have just revealed the official music video for track, Find Out The Hard Way. The visuals were shot in South London by Jasper Visuals, and premiered last night on YouTube. With zero announcements or teasers […]

          Massive Attack
          News

          Massive Attack release first new song in six years, ‘Boots on the Ground’ featuring Tom Waits

          April 16, 2026

          Massive Attack and Tom Waits release a new collaboration “Boots on the Ground” on Play It Again Sam, with an exclusive to vinyl B-side provided by Waits – a droll and sardonic spoken word piece […]

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025
          News

          Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 reveals stark reality for Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues

          April 15, 2026

          Northern Ireland has produced Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, The Undertones, Ash, Stiff Little Fingers, Gary Moore, Van Morrison and more from a population roughly the size of Greater Manchester. Every one of them […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • 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
        • 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. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

  • Podcast
        • Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280
          Podcast

          Carol Decker on success, heartbreak, and finding her way back with T’Pau | XS Noize Podcast #280

          April 14, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Carol Decker for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about T’Pau’s return with the new album Be Wonderful. You can watch […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

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Beoga
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Beoga to Headline Mandela Hall, Belfast on November 21st, 2025

April 7, 2025 XS Noize

Beoga thrive on approaching Irish traditional music differently, whether that’s on production or by mixing genres. Beoga was formed in County Kerry in 2002 at the All-Ireland Fleadh and the line-up features Damian McKee on […]

John Grant
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John Grant to Perform at Belfast’s Mandela Hall on Friday, October 3, 2025

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

A Top 10 UK chart entry for his 2021 album Boy From Michigan followed by some of the very best reviews of his career for 2024’s The Art Of The Lie confirm that John Grant […]

Declan O’Rourke
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Declan O’Rourke Marks 20 Years of ‘Since Kyabram’ at Belfast’s Mandela Hall

February 12, 2025 XS Noize

Declan O’Rourke makes a welcome return, this time celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’ In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. […]

Afro Celt Sound System
Gigs

Afro Celt Sound System to Headline Mandela Hall for St Patrick’s Music Festival 2025

December 9, 2024 XS Noize

Afro Celt Sound System, the legendary fusion of African and Celtic music, will take centre stage at Mandela Hall on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as part of the Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival. This electrifying […]

Slowdive
News

SLOWDIVE share new single ‘skin in the game’ from their forthcoming album ‘everything is alive’

July 18, 2023 XS Noize

Today, Slowdive present their new song, ‘skin in the game,’ from their forthcoming album, everything is alive, out on 1st September on Dead Oceans. Following lead single ‘kisses’, ‘skin in the game’ is smudged and […]

ASIWYFA
Gigs

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce a new headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast

July 3, 2023 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show in December last year, ASIWYFA  announce a new headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast, on Saturday, 16th December 2023. Over the last 16 years, Ireland’s instrumental rock quartet And So […]

Moncrieff
Gigs

Irish-born singer-songwriter MONCRIEFF announces headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast

June 12, 2023 XS Noize

Irish-born singer-songwriter Moncrieff – winner of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Irish Song of the Year 2023 for his 2022 smash ‘Warm – has released his incredible new EP ‘Highways & Hurricanes’ via BMG […]

Dea Matrona
Gigs

Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA play Mandela Hall, Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona concludes their first full UK and Ireland headline tour with a hometown show at Mandela in Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June. The band say about the show, “Mandela Hall will […]

The Florentinas
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THE FLORENTINAS announce their new single ‘Miami’ & Dublin headline show

May 23, 2023 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT headline at Empire Music Hall, Belfast show last month, one of Ireland’s most exciting bands, The Florentinas are back with their new single ‘Miami’ released on May 23rd. The Bangor four-piece […]

BUFFY REVAMPED
News

BUFFY REVAMPED live at the Mandela Hall, Belfast on February 9th 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. Fresh from an award-winning run at Edinburgh Fringe, this fast-paced new production brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN to headline OFFICIAL MANDELA HALL LAUNCH CONCERT on October 27th 2022

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

The Iconic Belfast Venue, Mandela Hall, is pleased to announce its official launch concert featuring Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan on October 27th 2022. The concert will see the revamped venue return with live music […]

And So I Watch You From Afar
Gigs

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast on Friday December 16th

September 21, 2022 XS Noize

Over the last 16 years, Ireland’s instrumental rock quartet And So I Watch You From Afar has defied the layman’s definition of post-rock by absorbing new ideas and pushing the boundaries of their intricate and […]

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
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STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall

May 9, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of To The Bone – his expansive, brilliant fifth album – and a major 2018 UK tour including a return to one of the country’s most iconic venues, the Royal […]

LIVE REVIEW: THE CULT - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Cult – Mandela Hall, Belfast

March 8, 2016 XS Noize

The Cult returned to Belfast to play the Mandela Hall on Sunday night. It’s their first time in Belfast since they played the Ulster Hall in 1991. The Mandela Hall was packed to the rafters […]

LIVE REVIEW: CITY AND COLOUR - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: CITY AND COLOUR – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

February 25, 2016 Fionn Crossan

Since making his name as a solo songwriter and releasing numerous albums, City & Colours latest album, If I Should Go Before You, saw Dallas Green pick up the electric for the first time since […]

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SWANS – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

June 18, 2015 Marcus Millar

Swans are notorious for being one of the loudest and most brutal live acts ever and while they have greatly differentiated and softened up over the past thirty years, they show absolutely no sign of […]

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