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          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

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          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

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

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          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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          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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

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

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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

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          Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

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Month: February 2016

The 2UBEXTRA Music Festival Live returns on 13th April 2016
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The 2UBEXTRA Music Festival Live returns on 13th April 2016

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool’s first and only independent online music festival The 2ubeXtra returns on 13th April 2016. Once again, The 2ube are building up to this year’s festival by staging weekly 2ube Live shows every Friday night, […]

Watch FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Cover FLEETWOOD MAC at Passport to BRITs Week for War Child charity
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Watch FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Cover FLEETWOOD MAC at Passport to BRITs Week for War Child charity

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine played an intimate acoustic show on Friday at St John at Hackney in London as part of Passport to BRITs Week together with O2, a week of fundraising gigs offering fans […]

AFI's DAVEY HAVOK and JADE PUGET Announce BLAQK AUDIO's "The Material Tour"
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AFI’s DAVEY HAVOK and JADE PUGET Announce BLAQK AUDIO’s “The Material Tour”

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Los Angeles, CA (February 29, 2016) – DAVEY HAVOK and JADE PUGET have announced a string of live shows for their electronic alter ego, BLAQK AUDIO. The dates will begin May 4th at the House […]

DEACON BLUE To Play Belfast in November
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DEACON BLUE To Play Belfast in November

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Deacon Blue will play Belfast Waterfront and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in November with special guests Lewis & Leigh. Tickets on sale Friday. Deacon Blue were never hipsters. With six million album sales, 12 UK Top […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SARAH NEUFELD - THE RIDGE
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ALBUM REVIEW: SARAH NEUFELD – THE RIDGE

February 29, 2016 Lori Gava

Canadian violinist/composer Sarah Neufeld is best known in her capacity as a member of Arcade Fire. Sarah is releasing her second solo album, The Ridge on February 26th as a follow up to her debut […]

TULIPOMANIA Release 4th album 'THIS GILDED AGE'
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TULIPOMANIA Release 4th album ‘THIS GILDED AGE’

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Hailing from Philadelphia, Tulipomania boast gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals. Band members Tom Murray (lead vocals, bass, drums) and Cheryl Gelover (synthesizer, background […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BRYDE - HELP YOURSELF
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TRACK OF THE DAY: BRYDE – HELP YOURSELF

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Help Yourself, the second single from Brixton-based Bryde has been described as a “pep-talk” which the singer in turn says is a “massive understatement”. The song, which seethes with a tension and fury, builds throughout […]

Fans Create Wiki Dedicated to Everything About 90s Band MANSUN 4
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Fans Create Wiki Dedicated to Everything About 90s Band MANSUN

February 28, 2016 XS Noize

Mansun were an English alternative rock band formed in Chester in 1995. The band comprised vocalist/rhythm guitarist Paul Draper, bassist Stove King, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Dominic Chad, and drummer Andie Rathbone. It was announced in […]

THE PIXIES - TOP 10 RANKED
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THE PIXIES – TOP 10 RANKED

February 27, 2016 Landon Murray

There are few bands who came up in the Alternative Indie scene of the late 80’s who are as iconic, and groundbreaking as Boston’s own The Pixies. Fronted by antagonistic Black Francis, and joined by […]

“I wasn't delving into my parents old records like lots of cool kids  do”; LUCY ROSE Interview 3
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“I wasn’t delving into my parents old records like lots of cool kids do”; LUCY ROSE Interview

February 27, 2016 Fionn Crossan

“I wasn’t delving into my parents old records like lots of cool kids apparently do”; Lucy Rose Interview Lucy Rose has grown from strength to strength as an artist. Signing to Columbia Records and releasing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TREETOP FLYERS - PALOMINO
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ALBUM REVIEW: TREETOP FLYERS – PALOMINO

February 26, 2016 Sandra Blemster

The Treetop Flyers burst onto the scene with their debut 2013’s the Mountain Moves to rave reviews. Taking their name from a Stephen Stills song they captivated the music press. Now in 2016 they are […]

BRIAN ENO To Release New Album THE SHIP, Released 29th April 2
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BRIAN ENO To Release New Album THE SHIP, Released 29th April

February 25, 2016 XS Noize

The Ship, the new album by Brian Eno, will be released on Friday 29th April 2016 via Warp Records. The Ship is Eno’s first solo record since 2012’s Grammy-nominated LUX. Originally conceived from experiments with […]

FUTURE ELEVATORS share new track 'ALABAMA SONG' off debut album
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FUTURE ELEVATORS share new track ‘ALABAMA SONG’ off debut album

February 25, 2016 XS Noize

Born out of an ever-growing scene, Birmingham, Alabama’s Future Elevators will release their self-titled debut album on 1st April via Communicating Vessels. The album was produced by Lynn Bridges and Mixed by Darrell Thorp (Radiohead’s […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ELEVANT - AUDIENCE
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TRACK OF THE DAY: ELEVANT – AUDIENCE

February 25, 2016 XS Noize

Liverpool three-piece, Elevant are set to release a new single on their own Elevant Music Limited imprint on the 26th of February 2016. Audience’, the follow up to the recent ‘Again’ single, was recorded at […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE WHOLLS - ‘X21’ (VIDEO)
Gigs

The WHOLLS release new tracks ahead of UK tour

February 25, 2016 XS Noize

This rule-breaking band began their career by sneaking into their would-be manager’s grounds, then setting up a PA on the lawn and playing their hearts out without invitation – it was clear these guys were […]

IN FOCUS// LUCY ROSE - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// LUCY ROSE – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

February 25, 2016 Bernie McAllister

Bernie McAllister was on hand to capture Lucy Rose at Mandela Hall, Belfast supporting City & Colour 23-02-16. Keep an eye for our interview with Lucy Rose. Coming soon!             […]

LIVE REVIEW: CITY AND COLOUR - MANDELA HALL, BELFAST 1
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LIVE REVIEW: CITY AND COLOUR – MANDELA HALL, BELFAST

February 25, 2016 Fionn Crossan

Since making his name as a solo songwriter and releasing numerous albums, City & Colours latest album, If I Should Go Before You, saw Dallas Green pick up the electric for the first time since […]

BETSY has premiered the striking video for ‘Fair’, Watch here
New Music

BETSY has premiered the striking video for ‘Fair’, Watch here

February 24, 2016 XS Noize

Betsy has premiered the striking video for ‘Fair’, the title track off her forthcoming debut solo EP via Warner Brothers / Columbia Records. It has already surpassed 700,000 plays in in 1 month, made the […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
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WIRE announce new album & share first single! ‘Nocturnal Koreans’ – Listen

February 24, 2016 XS Noize

Following the release of their self-titled album last year, Wire return with news of a new mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, due April 29th via pinkflag. The band are sharing the first single & album titled track […]

"ROCKnROLL, the AFTERLIFE" - INTERVIEW with ALEX LOWE (HURRICANE #1)
Interviews

“ROCKnROLL, the AFTERLIFE” – INTERVIEW with ALEX LOWE (HURRICANE #1)

February 24, 2016 XS Noize

After battling cancer, frontman Alex Lowe has emerged triumphant and resurrected his old band with a new line up. In 2015 Hurricane #1 released their first album in 16 years, “Find What You Love And […]

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