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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          On this Ash Wednesday (the day after carnival) – Island Records today announces the release of ‘U2 – Days Of Ash’, a brand new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  In advance of a new album in late 2026, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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
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          ‘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: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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// 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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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        • Jordan Anthony
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          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, […]

          TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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        • Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
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          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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Terry Hall
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A NIGHT FOR TERRY HALL announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall

March 13, 2023 XS Noize

A very special night has been announced at the Limelight 1 in memory of musical pioneer, The Specials’ lead singer Terry Hall who passed away following a brief illness in December. The celebration falls on […]

Billy Talent
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Canadian post-hardcore band BILLY TALENT announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Canadian post-hardcore band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023. The four-piece released their new album Crisis of Faith’ in January of this year. […]

WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022
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WIN: Tickets to see FEEDER at The Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

June 22, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, June 24th 2022. The band recently released their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling rock band Feeder has […]

US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022
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US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022.  Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

SLOWTHAI announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 1, 14th March 2022
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SLOWTHAI announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 1, 14th March 2022

March 5, 2021 XS Noize

The success of slowthai isn’t hard to grasp, he’s one of few artists where popularity hasn’t compromised his honesty. His ability to bear his imperfections and contradictions makes his second studio album ‘TYRON’ an album […]

ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May
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ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May 2020 to celebrate ’25 years of Ash’, joined on the night by The Wood Burning […]

American country music singer-songwriter, ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 1st
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American country music singer-songwriter, ASHLEY MCBRYDE announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 1st

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

American country music singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, September 01st 2020. Lauded by The New York Times as “an alluringly flexible singer, fluent […]

US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020
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US pop-rock band SPARKS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020

January 27, 2020 XS Noize

US pop-rock band Sparks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on 26th October 2020. Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael – have announced the May 15th 2020 release […]

Irish rock legends ASLAN announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday April 3rd
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Irish rock legends ASLAN announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday April 3rd

January 24, 2020 XS Noize

Irish rock legends ASLAN are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, April 03rd 2020. Aslan’s 2020 tour will see the Dublin band performing songs from their full-back catalogue […]

THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020 1
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THE CHATS Announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 20th October 2020. The band will release their debut album ‘High-Risk Behaviour ‘on March 27th. […]

THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020
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THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irelands alt-rock trio, Therapy? are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020 to celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Since 1990 and the self-release of their ‘Meat Abstract’ […]

US Rock band CLUTCH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020
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US Rock band CLUTCH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

US Rock band CLUTCH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 21st July 2020. The band recently released “Fortunate Son.” The single is the fourth in a series […]

THE RAPPAREES - Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast
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THE RAPPAREES – Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Having penned one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time, The Pogues are widely considered the grandfathers of Celtic Punk music. It’s for this reason that local folk legends The Rapparees have paid […]

SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020
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SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

BRIT-nominated British DJ, producer and artist Sigala, off the back of his sold-out 2018 UK headline tour, has announced details of his biggest world tour to date, including a show at The Limelight 1, Belfast […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
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BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Stockport five-piece, Blossoms are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 03rd 2020. Having last week revealed details of their highly anticipated third album, Foolish Loving Spaces(release date […]

GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020
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GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 9th March 2020. Gabrielle has announced the release of her forthcoming third album […]

THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December
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THE SKIDS & BIG COUNTRY announce Belfast Limelight 1 show on Friday 6th December

July 25, 2019 XS Noize

The Skids and Big Country announce a co-headline show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 6th December 2019. Scotland has given the world many iconic bands – among them and currently riding high on renewed […]

UK indie rockers SCOUTING FOR GIRLS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1, Monday 16th December
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UK indie rockers SCOUTING FOR GIRLS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1, Monday 16th December

July 15, 2019 XS Noize

UK indie rockers Scouting For Girls are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 16th December 2019. The band has announced their brand new album, The Trouble With Boys, […]

THE DARKNESS Announce New Album, 'Easter Is Cancelled'
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THE DARKNESS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Tuesday 26th November 2019

April 9, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Darkness are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Tuesday 26th November 2019.  The Darkness have announced that they’ll release a new album later this year.  It’s titled Easter […]

INTERVIEW: Irish four piece KEYWEST talk ahead of their show at The Limelight 1, Belfast 2
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INTERVIEW: Irish four piece KEYWEST talk ahead of their show at The Limelight 1, Belfast

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four piece rock/pop band Keywest play a headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1 in support of their latest album, ’True North’ which was released in March last year. […]

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