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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 […]

  • Reviews
        • 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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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 […]

INTERVIEW: David Gedge on The Wedding Present’s new project - '24 Songs'
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INTERVIEW: David Gedge on The Wedding Present’s new project – ’24 Songs’

November 5, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #57 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge. David discusses the new project from The Wedding Present. A new 7″ single every month throughout […]

KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October 3
Gigs

KUBIX FESTIVAL returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October

August 5, 2021 XS Noize

Kubix Festival returns to Herrington Park in Sunderland on Saturday 2nd and Friday 8th October, with their best lineup yet! Each day will host some incredible live acts and DJ’s performing across two stages in […]

LOTTERY WINNERS join forces with indie icon LOUISE WENER for bittersweet earworm single 'Bad Things'
Gigs

LOTTERY WINNERS join forces with indie icon LOUISE WENER for bittersweet earworm single ‘Bad Things’

February 18, 2021 XS Noize

Joyfully rattled by a brush with international fame thanks to the viral sensation that was their sea shanty version of Nickelback’s Rockstar’, the irrepressibly upbeat and endlessly industrious Greater Manchester four-piece, Lottery Winners return with […]

INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on 'Lost' Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow'
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INTERVIEW: Louise Wener on ‘Lost’ Sleeper album ‘This Time Tomorrow’

February 15, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper released their “lost” album, ‘This Time Tomorrow’. The band’s 5th full-length studio album, and technically a prequel, the ten tracks were recorded between 1999 and 2000 in North London and finished in […]

SLEEPER release their “lost” album ‘This Time Tomorrow’ 2
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SLEEPER release their “lost” album ‘This Time Tomorrow’

January 18, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper release their “lost” album, ‘This Time Tomorrow’. The band’s 5th full-length studio album, and technically a prequel, the ten tracks were recorded between 1999 and 2000 in North London and finished in […]

Alan McGee's brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 - Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more 1
Gigs

Alan McGee’s brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 – Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Announcing a brand new festival for 2021…. CREATION DAY. A celebration of the legendary Creation Records label and the legacy of its visionary founder: Alan McGee, Creation Day will bring two days of exceptional live […]

SLEEPER & THE BLUETONES Announce Co-Headline 2020 Tour
Gigs

SLEEPER & THE BLUETONES Announce Co-Headline 2020 Tour

February 12, 2020 XS Noize

90’s Britpop legends Sleeper and The Bluetones head out on a co-headlining tour in August/September 2020. They will take turns to headline, with an evening filled with classic indie-pop smashes. Both bands will be playing […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 2
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The August 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, Temples, […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
Gigs

SLEEPER release new video for ‘More Than I Do’ – Watch Now

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have released a video for ‘More Than I Do’. The track is taken from their new album ‘The Modern Age’, which is out now. The New album, ‘The Modern Age’, which was released on […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper - The Modern Age
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleeper – The Modern Age

March 7, 2019 Amanda Stock

On 22nd March 2019, after a musical hiatus of 21 years, Sleeper releases their new album “The Modern Age”. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
Gigs

SLEEPER Release New Single ‘The Sun Also Rises’ – Listen Now

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER release their brilliant new single ‘The Sun Also Rises’. Taken from their hotly anticipated new album ‘The Modern Age’, the track is available digitally now, with a limited edition coloured vinyl 7″ coming out […]

SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album 'The Modern Age' Released March 2019. Listen to Single 'Look At You Now'
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SLEEPER have unveiled the video for their current single ‘Look At You Now’ – Watch Now

January 22, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have unveiled the video for their current single ‘Look At You Now’ and announced a handful of in-stores. The recently-reformed 4-piece will pitch up at 3 records stores in March to perform tracks from […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
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Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates

May 16, 2018 XS Noize

Following their sold-out London date at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in December 2017 and a small UK tour in March and April this year (another sell-out!) Britpop favourites Sleeper have announced more live shows for […]

LATEST PODCASTS

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    Robert Arkins on The Commitments, Jimmy Rabbitte and Life After the Film | XS Noize Podcast #286
    May 25, 2026
  • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
    May 19, 2026
  • Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
    Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us
    May 12, 2026
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    Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283
    May 5, 2026
  • Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    Glen Hansard on ‘Transmissions East’, Bob Dylan and a Record That Isn’t Looking Back | XS Noize Podcast #282
    April 29, 2026
  • Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
    Miles Hunt on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff, burnout, Vent 414 and starting over | XS Noize Podcast #281
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