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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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          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, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • Asha Maclean
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          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
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          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
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          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, […]

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        • The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG - listen
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RACE THE FLUX : BIG FIG – listen

April 13, 2015 XS Noize

The four piece alternative rock band from Galway showcase a mature and commercially experimental sound in their new EP ‘Olympians’, boasting a sonic range and musicality which draws influences from the likes of Alt -J […]

ART NIKELS - Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track
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ART NIKELS: Release Free Download of ‘Visitor’ + EP Now Streaming here

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album 'Sticky Fingers'
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WIN a Deluxe Edition Boxset of The Rolling Stones album ‘Sticky Fingers’

April 12, 2015 XS Noize

The Rolling Stones are reissuing their seminal 1971 album, ‘Sticky Fingers’. To mark the occasion, we’ve got our hands on a Deluxe Edition Boxset to give away. This includes a remastered album, bonus CD feat. […]

LISTEN TO NEW DARKSTAR MIXTAPE - KIRKLEES ARCADIA
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LISTEN TO NEW DARKSTAR MIXTAPE – KIRKLEES ARCADIA

April 10, 2015 XS Noize

Darkstar return in their original incarnation as a duo, but with a more ambitious and focused direction than ever – consolidating their experimental approach into lean, beat-driven pieces on this surprise mixtape. Spurred on as […]

EVANS THE DEATH - New single "Sledgehammer"
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EVANS THE DEATH – New single “Sledgehammer”

April 10, 2015 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their Shaun Keaveny BBC 6music Record Of The Week for their abrasive, distortion-heavy single “Enabler”, and a host of glowing reviews for their remarkable new album Expect Delays, Evans The […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Share New Track 'The Wolf' - listen
New Music

MUMFORD & SONS – Share New Track ‘The Wolf’ – listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have this evening premiered a brand new track from their forthcoming third album ‘Wilder Mind’. ’The Wolf’ received its first play on Annie Mac’s Radio One show and can now be streamed […]

WAXAHATCHEE / Shares new single 'Under A Rock' and adds more European tour dates
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW – WAXAHATCHEE – IVY TRIPP

April 9, 2015 Jamie Gibson

Although it takes a little time to get into, Waxahatchee’s third album Ivy Tripp further refines and develops what’s always been endearing about the Philly based singer-songwriter. Waxahatchee is the by any other name solo project […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
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MYLETS – Share new track “Honeypot” – Listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Mylets share a new song from the forthcoming full length Arizona today. Listen to “Honeypot” BELOW. Mylets also play a handful of L.A. area shows starting this weekend, before heading to Europe for an extensive […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ICKY BLOSSOMS - "LIVING IN FICTION" - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ICKY BLOSSOMS – “LIVING IN FICTION” – listen

April 9, 2015 XS Noize

Electronic pop trio Icky Blossoms will release their second album, Mask, on May 12th, 2015 via Saddle Creek followed by a vinyl release on May 26th. Today, they released a new track off the record […]

AN EVENING WITH A GOON - TOBIAS JESSO JR. Plays The Bootleg Theater in LA 14
Live Reviews

AN EVENING WITH A GOON – TOBIAS JESSO JR. Plays The Bootleg Theater in LA

April 8, 2015 Julie Blore-Bizot

AN EVENING WITH A GOON – Tobias Jesso Jr. plays The Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles – Easter 2015 The last show on a tour can sometimes yield an evening of surprises. It’s an opportunity for […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - release highly anticipated 2nd album 'Cavalcade' on Monday April 14th
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ALBUM REVIEW – THE SLOW READERS CLUB – CAVALCADE

April 8, 2015 Thomas S. Day

Mancunian four piece Slow Readers Club wow us with their Deep Electro-Indie vibes on their new album Cavalcade. Bringing electronica and Indie-Rock together, Slow Readers Club have created a sound that is simultaneously familiar and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DOLDRUMS - THE AIR CONDITIONED NIGHTMARE
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ALBUM REVIEW: DOLDRUMS – THE AIR CONDITIONED NIGHTMARE

April 8, 2015 Jamie Gibson

With The Air Conditioned Nightmare, Doldrums steps out on the shadows and gives his weird electronic stylings something that can cross into some mainstream appeal. What can we say of Canadian musician Airick Woodhead? Well he […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: COLOR//SOUND - 'The Wolves' - listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: COLOR//SOUND – ‘The Wolves’ – listen

April 8, 2015 XS Noize

Dublin based Color//Sound have just released their belter new single ‘ The Wolves’ on Monday April 6th and are launching it downstairs in Whelans on Thurs April 16th. Color//Sound deliver soaring melodies, frenzied rhythm, and […]

BLACK RIVERS - BLACK RIVERS
New Music

BLACK RIVERS: Announce new single ‘AGE OF INNOCENCE’ out 18th May

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Black Rivers build on the positive reaction accorded to their self-titled album with the release of the new single ‘Age of Innocence’ which impacts on May 18th. The single coincides with the duo’s upcoming headline […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD: Unveil new single ‘It Never Was The Same’ – Listen

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s widely acclaimed fourth album, Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave, Scotland’s The Twilight Sad today return with the news that a third single from the album, […]

DANIEL LANOIS - FLESH AND MACHINE
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DANIEL LANOIS: releases new video ahead of European tour – Watch

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

The visionary new album Flesh And Machine by acclaimed musician-producer and sonic explorer Daniel Lanois is out now. The record absolutely bristles with new ideas and offers powerful evidence of Lanois’ standing as an influential […]

THE PRODIGY: Become first band ever to score six consecutive No.1 albums in the UK!
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THE PRODIGY: Become first band ever to score six consecutive No.1 albums in the UK!

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Last night latest album from The Prodigy – The Day Is My Enemy – crashed into the No.1 spot in the UK Album Chart, making them the first band ever to achieve six consecutive No.1 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SUFJAN STEVENS - CARRIE AND LOWELL
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SUFJAN STEVENS – CARRIE AND LOWELL

April 7, 2015 Lori Gava

Critic favorite Indie Pop singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens has released his seventh studio album this week, Carrie and Lowell. Stevens has been displaying his superior musical abilities, using haunting melodies and insightful lyrics for years since […]

ALBUM REVIEW: THE TAMBORINES - SEA OF MURMER
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ALBUM REVIEW: THE TAMBORINES – SEA OF MURMER

April 7, 2015 Lori Gava

The London via Brazil duo The Tamborines are releasing Sea of Murmur the follow up to their debut album the 2010 Camera and Tremor. The DIY, Indie Noise Pop duo have moved away from the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: AVID DANCER - 'Not Far To Go' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: AVID DANCER – ‘Not Far To Go’ – Listen

April 7, 2015 XS Noize

Avid Dancer’s debut LP 1st Bath is out next week on Grand Jury. It’s a beautiful record from start to finish and captures the spellbinding and deeply personal lyrics of Jacob Summers. Last week Fader […]

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