Skip to main content
Trending
  • IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square
  • LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy
  • The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date
  • Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’
  • Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger
XS Noize | Independent Music News
  • News
        • The Milk
          News

          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

          August 15, 2025

          On 19 September, WLS Records will release The Milk’s sophisticated new album Borderlands, which features outstanding songwriting, deftly served by extraordinary musicianship, mixed with ambitious arrangements and world-class production. A lovingly crafted sonic memoir, it […]

          Silent Running
          News

          Belfast’s Silent Running Return with Fifth Album ‘Northstar’

          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
          News

          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

          August 15, 2025

          Ronboy, the exciting artist project of musician Julia Laws, returns with a haunting new single “Disaster” featuring The National’s frontman Matt Berninger. The track first made its debut on Matt Berninger’s North American US Tour, […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

          August 15, 2025

          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

        • 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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • Gigs
        • jason
          Gigs

          Jason Derulo’s 2026 tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          August 10, 2025

          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
          Gigs

          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

          August 8, 2025

          Pop-rock sensation OneRepublic will bring their “Sweet Escape Tour” to Australia and New Zealand next year. With support from special guest Zara Larsson, Ryan Tedder and the crew will bring their hit songs “Counting Stars” […]

          Metallica
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

          August 2, 2025

          From anthems to soulful ballads, Metallica is gearing up to take you on a unique journey through their 40-year catalogue. With no-repeat setlists, colossal stages, and an array of hard-hitting support acts, “M72 World Tour” […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
          Podcasts

          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Home
  • Tag
  • The Limelight 2

The Limelight 2

Chris Shiflett
Gigs

Foo Fighters guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT announces headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 23, 2023 XS Noize

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has just announced a full UK tour in March 2024, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 27th at […]

THE LEMONHEADS announce 'It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour' at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022 1
Gigs

THE LEMONHEADS announce ‘It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour’ at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray, turns 30 this year, and to celebrate, Evan Dando will be taking the current lineup of the band on the road to play the album in […]

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021 1
Gigs

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

American Southern Rock Group, Cadillac Three are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021. It’s been over a year since the Cadillac Three hit the road for […]

THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021
Gigs

THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Wigan four-piece The Lathums are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021. They released their new EP ‘Fight On’ in March of this year to critical […]

DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020
Gigs

DUNE RATS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 5th 2020

March 10, 2020 XS Noize

Australian rock band, Dune Rats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday, April 05th 2020. The trio recently released their new album, Hurry Up And Wait, in January […]

INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Hannah Williams & The Affirmations

December 13, 2019 XS Noize

British soul hurricane, Hannah Williams will play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 14th 2019. Hannah sensationally became part of Jay-Z’s chart-topping 4:44 album when the hip-hop superstar sampled her […]

US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020
Gigs

US singer/songwriter SEAN MCCONNELL announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 9th February 2020

November 5, 2019 XS Noize

US singer/songwriter Sean McConnell is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 09th February 2020. Sean recently released his new album ‘Secondhand Smoke’ and is embarking on a UK […]

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play a headline show at The Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019 – the final gig of their ‘Nothing Stays the Same’ tour. Mark Millar caught up […]

WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September
Competitions

WIN: Tickets To See BRAND NEW FRIEND at The Limelight 2, Belfast on 21st September

August 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following their performance opening the Main Stage at Snow Patrol’s enormous Ward Park 3 concert, Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play The  Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019. XS Noize is giving […]

JOHN CORABI (The Dead Daisies, Ex-Motley Crue) announces Irish Acoustic Dates 1
Gigs

JOHN CORABI (The Dead Daisies, Ex-Motley Crue) announces Irish Acoustic Dates

August 7, 2019 XS Noize

John Corabi has been writing, singing, and performing for over twenty years, and his recordings continually foreshadow where the industry is headed. The current Dead Daisies singer is bringing his Acoustic Winter Europe Tour to […]

Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th
Gigs

Led Zeppelin tribute act, NO STAIRWAY announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Friday, November 8th

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland’s leading Led Zeppelin tribute act, No Stairway are pleased to announce a 50th Anniversary Show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday, November 08th 2019. To celebrate this momentous 50THAnniversary year, No Stairway will […]

Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019
Gigs

Dublin four-piece THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Friday 25th October 2019

July 29, 2019 XS Noize

Dublin four-piece The Riptide Movement are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 25th October 2019. The band are back with the release of their eagerly anticipated new single […]

Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2 1
Gigs

Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece rock/pop band Keywest announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2. The band will be promoting their new album ‘Ordinary Superhero’ due for release on September 27th […]

KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM ‘THE GREEN DIESEL TOUR’ announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019
Gigs

KOJAQUE & LUKA PALM ‘THE GREEN DIESEL TOUR’ announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019

June 25, 2019 XS Noize

Irish rap artists Kojaque & Luka Palm are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 11th September 2019. Kojaque and Luka Palm will follow up the release of their […]

ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020
News

ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday, March 24th 2020. At only 24 years old he has released five records, started his own label Commonfolk […]

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019
Gigs

THE CHATS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday August 20th 2019

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Australian punk rock band The Chats are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 20th August 2019. The band released their new single ‘Pub Feed’ after the announcement of […]

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show

April 14, 2019 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett plays a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Having recently toured with Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s and Lewis Capaldi. Billy has just released his […]

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November
Gigs

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

UK singer, songwriter Jade Bird is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 19th November 2019. On Tuesday, Jade Bird shared her triumphant brand new single ‘My Motto’ as […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
Gigs

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
Gigs

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

Posts pagination

1 2 »

LATEST REVIEWS

  • ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
    ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
    August 13, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
    ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
    August 6, 2025
  • REVIEW: Blusher EP – RACER
    REVIEW: Blusher – RACER EP
    July 29, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
    ALBUM REVIEW: Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
    July 23, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Wet Leg – moisturizer
    ALBUM REVIEW: Wet Leg – moisturizer
    July 11, 2025
  • ALBUM REVIEW: BC Camplight - A Sober Conversation
    ALBUM REVIEW: BC Camplight – A Sober Conversation
    June 19, 2025

TOP UK MUSIC BLOG 2025

Vuelio Top 10 Blog 2025 - XS Noize

Trending

  • Depeche Mode
    Depeche Mode Set October 28 Release for ‘Depeche Mode: M’ — Coming to Cinemas & IMAX Worldwide
  • Oasis
    How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 
  • CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin
    CLANNAD announces The Dublin Farewell Show live at 3Arena Dublin
  • Coldplay
    6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time
  • Oasis
    Future of Oasis: Where does the band go after the 2025 tour?
  • Oasis
    Oasis’ top 9 best-selling songs
  • ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
    ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
  • Tom Smith
    Tom Smith of Editors announces debut solo album ‘There Is Nothing in the Dark Which Isn’t There in the Light’
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Youtube
  • instagram
  • Spotify
  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2024 | XS Noize. Website by Skyhaven Media