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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, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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
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          ‘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
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          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
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          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
          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
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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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NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
The Listening Post

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new album opener, “FORT KNOX” – Listen Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

From his third album as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the record’s first sequenced track, “Fort Knox“, is revealed today (listen below). Noel says, “It was the last track finished on the last day in […]

HOWIE PAYNE - Releases New Single ‘Hold Steady The Wire’, - Listen Now!
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Howie Payne talks about his new album ‘Mountain’

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Howie’s new record ‘Mountain’ is out now – it’s the follow up to his solo debut ‘Bright Light Ballads’, which was produced by Ethan Johns and hit #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart. With fans […]

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: JP Cooper – The Roundhouse London

October 26, 2017 Helen Russell

Having seen JP Cooper support The Script on their Freedom Child Tour, I knew I was in for something special last night at Camden Roundhouse in London. With his debut album Raised Under Grey Skies […]

STARSAILOR - Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video
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STARSAILOR – Announce digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, and new video

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Starsailor has announced the release of the digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, which will be available to download/stream here from tomorrow (October 27th) and includes acoustic versions of 4 songs […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates - 'Fairytale' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: T.E. Yates – ‘Fairytale’ – Watch Now!

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Today we can exclusively reveal the new video of ‘Fairytale’ by T.E. Yates from his album ‘Silver Coins and White Feathers.’ It’s a really cool animated video that was about 6 months in the making. […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
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WOLF ALICE to play Belfast’s famous ULSTER HALL on 27 November

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, will play a run of shows worldwide, including a UK & European tour for the autumn in support of their brilliant new album […]

PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album
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PAUL DRAPER comes to Belfast to perform debut solo album & debut Mansun album

October 26, 2017 XS Noize

Following his recent sold out run of solo dates, Paul Draper has announced additional details about his 2018 UK tour, which see him come to the Belfast Limelight 2 on the 24th February, At each […]

PLACEBO share poignant video for new single "Life's What You Make It" + announce UK tour dates
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Placebo – Brixton Academy, London

October 25, 2017 Michael Barron

There has been a lot of international excitement with Placebo’s “A Place for Us to Dream – 20 Years of Placebo” tour. There was dismay when Placebo cancelled and didn’t reschedule the Perth leg of […]

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!
Gigs

FRANZ FERDINAND – Announce new album + share new track – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

‘Always Ascending’ the new album from Franz Ferdinand, is being released by Domino on Friday the 9th of February. Nothing short of a rebirth, the album’s 10 songs are a triumphant recasting of the group, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs -  'Measure Up' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lou Scarrs – ‘Measure Up’ – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Check out our track premiere ‘Measure Up’ by new Aussie singer Lou Scarrs. Lou Scarrs’schedule for his former musical project looked like a young musician’s dream come true: Glastonbury in the UK, check. SXSW in […]

Listen to Sergio Kun Aguero (Scorin' All Over The World) BY Alias Kid & Friends 1
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Listen to Sergio Kun Aguero (Scorin’ All Over The World) BY Alias Kid & Friends

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s Alias Kid certainly don’t do things by halves, they just do what they want! After turning Alan McGee’s head, the man behind Oasis, Primal Scream and The Jesus & Marychain, just to name a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soldier On - 'Ropes' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Soldier On – ‘Ropes’ – Watch Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Check out our exclusive video premiere of ‘Ropes’ the latest release from Soldier On. Soldier On inhabit a world where the 7″ is king. A world of Dansettes and desert boots. A world of black […]

LIVE REVIEW: Between the Buried and Me – Colors 10th Anniversary Tour  Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Between the Buried and Me – Colors 10th Anniversary Tour Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas

October 25, 2017 Alicia Armijo

From Warehouse Live’s Ballroom ceiling, there hung spiralled, candled chandeliers above a packed-house of eager metal-heads, decked out in all varieties of Between the Buried and Me T-shirts from decades past. These progressive-metal giants attracted […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Kalli Ma - 'High Shot' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Kalli Ma – ‘High Shot’ – Listen Now!

October 25, 2017 XS Noize

Having debuted with ‘Promises’ earlier in 2017, London electronic post-punk duo Kalli Ma release their new single ‘High Shot’ via Club.The.Mammoth. today. Inspired by the bass-heavy aesthetic and rhythmic components of Techno, the directness of […]

TUNE-YARDS - Announces new album and single
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TUNE-YARDS – Announces new album and single

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

TUNE-YARDS’ magnum opus will arrive on 19th January in the form of new album I can feel you creep into my private life. Thematically, the twelve new songs tackle race, politics, intersectional feminism and environmental […]

FIELD MUSIC - Announce 2018 tour
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FIELD MUSIC – Announce 2018 tour

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Field Music, helmed by brothers Peter and David Brewis, have just announced a series of UK shows for 2018. The dates include a special night at the Barbican in London with strings, horns, woodwind and […]

TAME IMPALA - Announce 'Currents Collectors Edition'
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TAME IMPALA – Announce ‘Currents Collectors Edition’

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

On November 17th, Tame Impala will release a Collectors Edition of their critically acclaimed album Currents. The Currents Collectors Edition box set includes the album on limited edition red marbled vinyl with alternate artwork, a […]

I Am Kloot's John Bramwell Releases Solo Album & Announces Live Tour
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I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell Releases Solo Album & Announces Live Tour

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

I Am Kloot’s songwriter and frontman, John Bramwell, has announced the release of his first studio solo album “Leave Alone The Empty Spaces” and a live tour of a brand new show in November 2017. […]

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Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Murray Lightburn (The Dears) – Old Church St Pancras, London

October 24, 2017 Michael Barron

After an extensive and well-received UK tour earlier this month with The Dears, one would have thought that Murray Lightburn would want to put his feet up. Instead, he embarked upon a solo London show […]

CABBAGE - unveil the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, Watch Now
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CABBAGE – unveil the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, Watch Now

October 24, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today unveiled the new video for their current single ‘Kevin’, available now on Infectious Music. Co-starring cult Manchester busking band The Piccadilly Rats, the video was shot earlier this month in Piccadilly Gardens […]

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