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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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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          ‘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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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 […]

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          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
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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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        • 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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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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Year: 2017

The Divine Comedy release new single 'To The Rescue' - Watch
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THE DIVINE COMEDY announce a new 8 date UK tour

May 3, 2017 XS Noize

After a run of sold out acclaimed shows in 2016 and early 2017 (including three London Palladiums), The Divine Comedy announce a new 8 date UK tour for this November/December. Since The Divine Comedy’s inception […]

LEA PORCELAIN Announce Debut Album - 'Hymns To The Night' + Unveil Short Film 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: LEA PORCELAIN – “Remember”

May 3, 2017 XS Noize

Lea Porcelain give us a new single, “Remember,” from their forthcoming full-length debut Hymns To The Night, out June 16th. Lea Porcelain explain “the meaning of ‘Remember’ sounds romantic by its first impression – like […]

MAC DEMARCO - Releases Third Album 'This Old Dog' on May 5th, + Announces UK Shows
Album Reviews

Album Review: MAC DE MARCO – ‘This Old Dog’

May 3, 2017 Fionn Crossan

As we edge closer to the summer months, saying goodbye to the cold and winter-esque months 2017 has shown us so far, Canada’s most lax singer-songwriter Mac De Marco returns with a new album, “This […]

RADIOHEAD To Release 'OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 - 2017' In June 2
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RADIOHEAD To Release ‘OK COMPUTER OKNOTOK 1997 – 2017’ In June

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

Rescued from defunct formats, prised from dark cupboards and brought to light after two decades in cold storage… OKNOTOK will be issued on June 23rd through XL Recordings, coinciding (roughly) with the original 1997 release […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ Announce HUMANZ UK Tour

May 2, 2017 XS Noize

It is no underestimation to say that the return of Gorillaz has been feverishly anticipated. Last week saw the launch of Humanz, their first new studio album in 7 years, to widespread critical acclaim. Not […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead - OK Computer
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Radiohead – OK Computer

May 2, 2017 Lori Gava

Radiohead’s “OK Computer” is 20 years old this spring. That statement is mind-blowing. Where did the time go? “OK Computer” is an album that the band’s record label foolishly dubbed career suicide, getting it utterly […]

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke Shares New Song 'Yemaya'
New Music

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke Shares New Song ‘Yemaya’

May 1, 2017 XS Noize

Kele Okereke releases his new song ‘Yemaya,’ available to stream and download now via Infectious Music. ‘Yemaya’ is the first song to be released by Kele Okereke under his full name, following two acclaimed solo […]

Album Review: ERASURE - 'World Be Gone'
Album Reviews

Album Review: ERASURE – ‘World Be Gone’

May 1, 2017 Chris Snoddon

Pop supremo’s Andy Bell and Vince Clarke return this May with their self produced seventeenth studio album titled ‘World be Gone’ before busily embarking on a 29 date summer European Stadium Tour as special guests […]

Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH - 'Take This Away'
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Premiere Track: HELLO MOTH – ‘Take This Away’

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

Hot off his November 2016 sophomore album release, Calgary’s Hello Moth is back with his next offering – Take This Away. The single is set for release on May 19 to coincide with Hello Moth’s […]

XS Noize Music Podcast: Episode #5 – Catherine Anne Davies AKA The Anchoress talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ – Listen/Download
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THE ANCHORESS (aka Welsh multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies) premieres a brand new video for ‘What Goes Around’ + announces tour dates

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Anchoress will play 15 live dates at some of the UK’s finest concert halls (opening for Simple Minds on their acoustic tour) as well as supporting the Manic Street Preachers at a huge outdoor […]

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MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd

April 28, 2017 XS Noize

MUSE will headline Belfast Vital on August 23rd at Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields. Tickets are on sale now. MUSE will be joined by special guests BIFFY CLYRO, NOTHING BUT THIEVES and Dublin band FANGCLUB. […]

THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for 'Oriole'
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THE AFGHAN WHIGS Reveal new music video for ‘Oriole’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

The Afghan Whigs have shared a new video for “Oriole”, a standout track from forthcoming new album ‘In Spades’. The provocative clip was helmed by erotic art director Amy Nicole Hood. Watch it BELOW. ‘In […]

Little Dragon Announce New Album 'Season High', Watch Video for 'Sweet'
New Music

LITTLE DRAGON Unveil New Video ‘Celebrate’

April 27, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy nominated outfit Little Dragon release the new video for ‘Celebrate’, taken from their brand new album ‘Season High’. The predictably eclectic visuals for ‘Celebrate’ see the band once again collaborating with Ossain […]

SOHN announces autumn tour and new single
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SOHN announces autumn tour and new single

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Today, SOHN has revealed an exclusive live single for Spotify, plus brand new European tour dates for this Autumn. Last March during SXSW, SOHN recorded the two-track single in Austin, Texas, with Spoon’s Jim Eno, […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their debut album ‘Live For The Moment’, due for release August 18th and have released a brand new video for single ‘Chasing Shadows’, out 10th June on […]

CIRCA WAVES reveal video for 'Loves Run Out'
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CIRCA WAVES reveal video for ‘Loves Run Out’

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Circa Waves today reveal the new video for ‘Loves Runs Out’, which is taken from their critically acclaimed second album ‘Different Creatures’ and out now on Virgin EMI. The video follows hot on the heels […]

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN - 'Idle Man' - Watch video
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: BUFFALO SUNN – ‘Idle Man’ – Watch video

April 26, 2017 XS Noize

Buffalo Sunn incorporate sounds from the 60’s right up to the present day, mixing “lush production… twanging guitars and large choruses” (The Last Mixed Tape) to provide “a strong, intuitive sense of West Coast US […]

THE STRYPES announce new album 'Spitting Image' - Listen to track
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THE STRYPES announce new album ‘Spitting Image’ – Listen to track

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

The Strypes have announced their third album – ‘Spitting Image’ – due for release on June 16th on Virgin EMI. The news comes alongside the announcement of a UK headline tour in the summer. Last […]

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album 'Cold Comfort Lane'
Gigs

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS release first single off new album ‘Cold Comfort Lane’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

Holy Moly & The Crackers are a seven-piece “gypsy-folk-rock” band from the UK: “They are a bunch of wild gypsy troubadours with more than a touch of magic about them” (Diva). Over the last three […]

Track of the Day: DIDI - 'Awkward'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: DIDI – ‘Awkward’

April 25, 2017 XS Noize

DIDI is better known as Hertfordshire producer Lauren Deakin Davies, who at 21 is the youngest full member of the Music Producer’s Guild. Having produced many tracks which have gained Radio 2, 3 and 6 […]

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