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        • 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 […]

          Parov Stelar
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          Parov Stelar Announces New Album ‘Artifact’ Out November 14th

          September 5, 2025

          Parov Stelar is known for his unmistakable sound. Since the early 2000s, he has been blending jazz and swing with breakbeats, house, and electronic music. Songs like ‘All Night’ and ‘Booty Swing’ became worldwide hits, […]

          OASIS
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          Oasis release ‘Wonderwall (Live From Dublin, 16 August 2025)’ today

          September 4, 2025

          Last week the Oasis Live ‘25 Tour finally hit the United States, landing in Chicago to a wave of acclaim and adoration from fans and media alike as Rolling Stone magazine confirmed, “Oasis finally conquer America at first U.S. […]

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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 […]

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          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 […]

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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
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          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: 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

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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
          Podcasts

          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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THE 4 OF US - To play The Lyric Theatre, Belfast: Sunday 26th April
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THE 4 OF US – To play The Lyric Theatre, Belfast: Sunday 26th April

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

THE 4 OF US bring their 25th anniversary acoustic show to the Lyric Theatre – showcasing songs from their brand new album, as well as songs from their extensive back catalogue. The musical career of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE - KINTSUGI
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE – KINTSUGI

April 1, 2015 Tillie Elvrum

“I don’t know where to begin…” is the opening lyric to Death Cab For Cutie’s eighth album Kintsugi – a statement that would be totally understandable considering the changes the band has been through in […]

LISTEN TO NEW 'DU BLONDE' TRACK 'MIND IS ON MY MIND' FEATURING FUTURE ISLANDS' SAMUEL T HERRING
Track Of The Day

LISTEN TO NEW ‘DU BLONDE’ TRACK ‘MIND IS ON MY MIND’ FEATURING FUTURE ISLANDS’ SAMUEL T HERRING

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

Du Blonde has unveiled the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming album, Welcome Back To Milk, out on 18 May. Du Blonde explains, “I wrote ‘Mind Is On My Mind’ on the back […]

ANDY SHAUF - New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th
New Music

ANDY SHAUF – SHARES LIVE SESSION FOR ‘WENDELL WALKER’ – Watch

April 1, 2015 XS Noize

9 minutes and 35 seconds is a lot of time to commit to one track, I know. But trust me, as one of three murder ballads on his upcoming album, ‘Wendell Walker’ is an absolute […]

NEW LOSSLESS MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE, 'TIDAL' OPENS PREMIUM TIER
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NEW LOSSLESS MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE, ‘TIDAL’ OPENS PREMIUM TIER

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

The ideal music service for those who care about quality, TIDAL welcomes new users to enjoy its extensive library of 25 million-plus tracks, 75,000 music videos, and curated editorial articles, features and interviews written by […]

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS  TO RELEASE  'FAR FROM MEN' SOUNDTRACK MAY 19
New Music

NICK CAVE AND WARREN ELLIS TO RELEASE ‘FAR FROM MEN’ SOUNDTRACK MAY 19

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

“Very often a tension can happen between music and picture that is about chance and a kind of unknowingness that can be really amazing. Just by putting together two things that were created in isolation, […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS UNVEIL 'STRAIGHT' VIDEO WATCH HERE
New Music

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS – share new video for ‘WHAT WE DON’T SEE’ – Watch

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers are about to bring their new album ‘Transfixiation’ on the road to Europe, starting in Ireland and the UK this week. To mark the beginning of the tour, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY - Release new album 'Infinite Variety' 20 April 2015
New Music

THE CATHODE RAY – Release new album ‘Infinite Variety’ 20 April 2015

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

Edinburgh alternative outfit The Cathode Ray release their highly anticipated second album ‘Infinite Variety’ on April 20th 2015 through Stereogram Recordings. Sonically, ‘Infinite Variety’ is an experimental affair – acoustic in places; more electronic in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY - PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - 'GO' - Listen/Watch
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TRACK OF THE DAY – PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING – ‘GO’ – Listen/Watch

March 31, 2015 XS Noize

Go! is the second single to be taken from Public Service Broadcasting’s critically-acclaimed new album. The album reached #11 in the UK album charts in it’s first week and has now spent 3 weeks in […]

THE PRODIGY UNVEIL NEW ALBUM 'THE DAY IS MY ENEMY' - watch trailer here
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WIN – THE PRODIGY ‘THE DAY IS MY ENEMY’ – Limited Edition 3LP Boxset

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

We have teamed up with Sick Records, Belfast to give away a copy of The Prodigy ‘The Day Is My Enemy’ Limited Edition Deluxe 3LP Boxset to one lucky winner! All you have to do […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 27/04/2015 1
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 30/03/2015

March 30, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 30/03/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘. Sick Records Belfast 78 […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single 'RIVERMAN'
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS to release new single ‘RIVERMAN’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will release ‘Riverman’ on May 11th. The track is the third single to be released from the hugely successful second album ‘Chasing Yesterday’. ‘Chasing Yesterday’ went straight to No.1 in […]

JOHN MCCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS:  to play prestigious London live headline debut
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS TO RELEASE ‘NEWBORN CRY’ – 4th MAY

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

After having caused a splash with his debut album ‘North South Divide’ in autumn 2013, Doncaster’s highly acclaimed teenage troubadour John McCullagh and his newly formed band The Escorts are back with a brand new […]

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single  ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’
New Music

MODERN FAMILY UNIT: ready to revitalise modern New Wave with single ‘Mmm mmm mm aah’

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Manchester based duo Gary Hilton and Steve Southern are a songwriting duo who know how to make an impact. Marrying the classic 80s sounds of the New Wave to contemporary production values, their groove led, […]

MYLETS - 'TREMBLING HANDS' - listen
New Music

MYLETS: debuts live Audiotree session featuring tracks from forthcoming debut Arizona – Watch

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Mylets shares a recently shot Audiotree live session of videos today featuring songs from the forthcoming full length, Arizona. Watch and share the videos BELOW. Mylets takes to the road touring with And So I […]

ARBORIST: Debut Single "Twisted Arrow" Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May - listen
New Music

ARBORIST: Debut Single “Twisted Arrow” Featuring KIM DEAL out 4th May – listen

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

“Twisted Arrow” is the debut single from Belfast-based ARBORIST and features Kim Deal of The Breeders on backing vocals. Having previously worked as a songwriter around France, London and Dublin, Mark McCambridge played his first […]

ANDY SHAUF - New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th
Gigs

ANDY SHAUF – New album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ Out May 4th

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Songwriting wunderkind Andy Shauf prepares to release his acclaimed new album ‘The Bearer Of Bad News’ in the UK & EU. Many have been completely enraptured by his timeless and tender songcraft, which has been […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN - 'ELYSIAN' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NORTHERN AMERICAN – ‘ELYSIAN’ – Listen

March 30, 2015 XS Noize

Los Angeles quartet Northern American have announced their debut album, Modern Phenomena, which will arrive May 18 on Heist Or Hit Records  and premiered the video for the single, ‘Elysian. The follow up to the […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  WOLF COLONY - UNMASKED
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WOLF COLONY – UNMASKED

March 29, 2015 Lori Gava

The description “Emotional electronica” sounds like a contradiction in terms. I come from the position that the two are not mutually exclusive. Anonymous singer songwriter Wolf Colony is a deft practitioner in the unlikely genre. […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Cure - Disintegration
Album Reviews

CLASSIC ALBUM: The Cure – Disintegration

March 29, 2015 Lori Gava

In late 1988 Robert Smith and his bandmates were recovering from the unexpected success of their album, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, which had brought the band to its highest level of mainstream popularity […]

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