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        • STEVEN WILSON
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          STEVEN WILSON’s seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX is currently No. 2 on the midweek UK Album Charts

          October 2, 2023

          Steven Wilson’s seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX, is currently No. 2 on the midweeks in the UK Album Charts, with only Ed Sheeran ahead in sales. Steven’s last two albums – To The Bone and […]

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          INHALER announce Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 9 November

          October 2, 2023

          The Ulster Hall show will be the penultimate date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES world tour, the final date being a homecoming arena show – their biggest headline to date – at Dublin’s 3Arena […]

          junodream
          Gigs

          JUNODREAM announce February 2024 UK headline tour

          October 2, 2023

          Today, dream rock four-piece junodream announce a brand new tour for February 2024 in support of their upcoming debut album Pools Of Colour, out on 26th January via AWAL. Alongside the tour dates, the band […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Slow Pulp - Yard
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Slow Pulp – Yard

          October 2, 2023

          The sophomore effort from Slow Pulp, Yard, builds on the hugely promising groundwork laid by their fine debut effort Moveys, which was released in 2020. Yard continues the themes of introspective reflection, only this time […]

          Jorja Smith - Falling or Flying
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jorja Smith – Falling or Flying

          September 28, 2023

          How many people can say by age 21 that they have toured and collaborated with Stormzy and Drake before even releasing their debut LP? With her debut LP Lost & Found taking five years to […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

        • 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

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          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Public Image Ltd at Kentish Town Forum

          October 2, 2023

          With an eight-year hiatus, since PiL released their last LP, PiL’s devoted fan base was elated that not only a new album, End Of World, has finally been released but an impressive 38-date tour, including […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

          September 7, 2023

          Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

        • 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// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

          August 22, 2023

          Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the most creative and mysterious electronic music producers – Aphex Twin – had a hugely awaited […]

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// STIFF LITTLE FINGERS at Custom House Square, Belfast

          August 21, 2023

          Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2022, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS returned to Custom House Square for another special night in Belfast on Saturday, 19th August 2023, alongside an all-star line-up […]

  • Gigs
        • inhaler
          Gigs

          INHALER announce Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 9 November

          October 2, 2023

          The Ulster Hall show will be the penultimate date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES world tour, the final date being a homecoming arena show – their biggest headline to date – at Dublin’s 3Arena […]

          junodream
          Gigs

          JUNODREAM announce February 2024 UK headline tour

          October 2, 2023

          Today, dream rock four-piece junodream announce a brand new tour for February 2024 in support of their upcoming debut album Pools Of Colour, out on 26th January via AWAL. Alongside the tour dates, the band […]

          Happy Mondays
          Gigs

          HAPPY MONDAYS announce UK tour for 2024 with special guests Inspiral Carpets & Stereo MCs

          September 29, 2023

          Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 16-date UK tour for March and April 2024, which will be their only shows of 2024. They will be joined on this special run of shows by […]

  • Interviews
        • Erene Mastrangeli
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Erene Mastrangeli talks latest single ‘Love, Shine’ & her new album

          September 27, 2023

          Regarded as Italy’s answer to Joni Mitchell, Erene Mastrangeli’s music entices flashbacks to the sounds and famed artists of yesteryears, notably the 70s, a decade which heavily influences Erene and the songs she shares with the […]

          Big Gigantic & AHEE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Big Gigantic & AHEE talk about their new single ‘Oh Dang!’

          September 26, 2023

          Electronic dance music duo Big Gigantic, Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken teamed up with bass music producer AHEE to create a funk-filled, drop-heavy banger of a track, “Oh Dang!” After emerging in 2009, Big Gigantic […]

          Everyday Pharaohs
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Glasgow-based trio Everyday Pharaohs discuss infectious new single ‘Skelmo’

          September 19, 2023

          The Glasgow-based Everyday Pharaohs have been making waves in the music scene for some years now, becoming a regular name gracing the city’s venues. After recently releasing the uplifting and highly infectious ‘Skelmo’, I thought […]

  • Podcast
        • Princess Goes
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Princess Goes discuss their evolution in ‘Come of Age’

          September 28, 2023

          In episode #148 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets and speaks to Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen from Princess Goes about their 2nd album Come of Age. Come Of Age […]

          Brand New Friend
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

          September 21, 2023

          In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’ No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend […]

          Alex Lowe
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Hurricane #1 frontman Alex Lowe on their new album ‘Backstage Waiting to Go On’

          September 20, 2023

          In episode #146 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Alex Lowe from Hurricane #1 to discuss their latest album ‘Backstage Waiting To Go On.’ With 2 top 20 albums and 7 top 40 […]

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

UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!

January 19, 2019 XS Noize

UK’s scuzziest ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 tonight, Saturday 19th January 2019. The band prepare to hit the roads of Europe this […]

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