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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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

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          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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        • 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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor 1
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SNOW PATROL Confirms BELFAST & DUBLIN date

May 29, 2018 XS Noize

This morning, Snow Patrol confirms 8 headlining dates in the UK and Ireland throughout December and January. The band will perform in cities including Dublin, London and Belfast (full dates below) – tickets will go […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour

May 28, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine has today announced details of the UK & Ireland leg of the ‘High As Hope Tour’ including a show at 3Arena, Dublin on November 19th. A pre-sale for the 8-date run […]

Manchester's Dantevilles unveil new single, 'Blackjack' - Listen Now!
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INTERVIEW: Manchester Soul Pop fourpiece – Dantevilles discuss their latest self titled EP

May 28, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester Soul Pop fourpiece Dantevilles released their debut self-titled EP on 11th May through Heist or Hit. The EP was produced by Joe Cross (Hurts, Courteeners). Dantevilles are a new breed of Manchester band; a fourpiece brimming […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol - Wildness
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – Wildness

May 28, 2018 Lori Gava

The Northern Irish, Alternative band Snow Patrol has been off the popular musical radar since their 2011 release “Fallen Empires”. After seven years in hiatus, there were those who assumed that Snow Patrol had gone […]

SNOW PATROL Return with new album, 'WILDNESS' May 25th 1
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SNOW PATROL confirms North American tour with ED SHEERAN

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol reveals that they will support Ed Sheeran on 24 North American stadium dates, which will kick off at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Saturday, August 18th. The tour will stop in cities including […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MGMT - Little Dark Age
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MGMT Announce UK and European winter tour

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

MGMT have today announced they will embark on an extensive UK and Europe headline tour that includes shows at London’s Eventim Apollo and Manchester’s Albert Hall. Following their spring 2018 tour that saw their first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead
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ALBUM REVIEW: CHVRCHES – Love is Dead

May 25, 2018 Amanda Stock

Glaswegian synth-pop trio Chvrches (who are Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty) release their highly-anticipated third album, “Love Is Dead” today through Glassnote records. Music fans have already heard quite a bit of the […]

LUCY ROSE will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th
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LUCY ROSE will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will release a brand new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ on July 6th via Communion Records. The album is a collection of reworked songs from Lucy’s latest album, ‘Something’s Changing’, which was released […]

UB40 Announce First New Album In Five Years and 40th Anniversary Tour 1
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UB40 Announce First New Album In Five Years and 40th Anniversary Tour

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

As part of their 40th-anniversary celebrations, Britain’s world-famous reggae band UB40 will release their first new studio album in five years in September 2018, before embarking on a nationwide 40-date UK tour in 2019. Titled […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LUI HILL - ‘Words Become Useless’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: LUI HILL – ‘Words Become Useless’ – Watch Now

May 25, 2018 XS Noize

‘Words Become Useless’ marks the third single from LUI HILL, the neo-soul artist due to release his debut album end of summer 2018. XS Noize can exclusively reveal the video premiere today. With piano, bass […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SANDS - 'Sweet Temptation' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: SANDS – ‘Sweet Temptation’ – Listen Now

May 24, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on his new EP ‘Waves Calling’, multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter/producer SANDS is pleased to announce details of a brand new track ‘Sweet Temptation’ exclusively premiering on XS Noize today. ‘Sweet […]

HER'S share details of their debut album and stream a second cut "Low Beam" 1
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HER’S share details of their debut album and stream a second cut “Low Beam”

May 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following on from last year’s 9 track compilation ‘Songs Of Her’s’, the Liverpool duo’s upcoming debut LP ‘Invitation to Her’s’ released August 24th on Heist or Hit will be their most significant step yet. Today […]

LYKKE LI releases music video for "Hard Rain" from forthcoming album 'So Sad So Sexy' out June 8th
New Music

LYKKE LI releases music video for “Hard Rain” from forthcoming album ‘So Sad So Sexy’ out June 8th

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based, Swedish vocalist, producer, and songwriter Lykke Li released a seductive video over this past weekend via her story on Instagram for her single “deep end” shot entirely on an iPhone. Today, she […]

HERE LIES MAN to release new album 'You Will Know Nothing' June 15th, via RidingEasy Records
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HERE LIES MAN to release new album ‘You Will Know Nothing’ June 15th, via RidingEasy Records

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Here Lies Man took the music world by storm in 2017 with their self-titled debut positing the intriguing hypothesis: What if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat? Rough Trade named Here Lies Man in their prestigious Top […]

ATLANTIC SESSIONS announces its 10th Anniversary celebrations!
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ATLANTIC SESSIONS announces its 10th Anniversary celebrations!

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Following the sell-out success of Atlantic Sessions, last year and its 2017 NI Tourism Award for most Innovative Event, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will be bringing Atlantic Sessions back to the Causeway Coast […]

BILL NICKSON unveils new single 'WHAT TO SAY' - Listen Now
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BILL NICKSON unveils new single ‘WHAT TO SAY’ – Listen Now

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Bill Nickson is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Wirral, UK. His musical output consists of home-recorded DIY bedroom pop which he began releasing independently in 2014, only recently bringing this music into a live setting with […]

YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018
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YXNG BANE announces headline Belfast show @ Elmwood Hall Saturday November 3rd 2018

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

UK rapper Yxng Bane is pleased to announce a headline show in Belfast’s Elmwood Hall on Saturday, November 03rd 2018. Yxng Bane first appeared online when he dropped “Lone Wolf” on Soundcloud at the age […]

ENTER SHIKARI share ‘UNDERCOVER AGENTS’ video ahead of headline festival dates
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ENTER SHIKARI share ‘UNDERCOVER AGENTS’ video ahead of headline festival dates

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Huge UK alt-rock band Enter Shikari have shared a video for ‘Undercover Agents’, taken from their critically acclaimed Top 5 album ‘The Spark’. Following their biggest Arena tour to date, the quartet will play the […]

MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour 1
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MS LAURYN HILL announces Dublin show with The Miseducation of LAURYN HILL 20th anniversary tour

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Ms Lauryn Hill today announces a 3Arena date, Friday 30th November, to her newly announced World Tour, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Tickets and VIP experiences […]

KURT VILE announces first UK and European tour dates with THE VIOLATORS in nearly two years
Gigs

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS announce headline Belfast show @ THE LIMELIGHT 1 Thursday 15th November

May 23, 2018 XS Noize

Kurt Vile, one of rock’s most captivating frontmen, guitarists, and songwriters, has announced a Belfast headline show with The Violators (Rob Laakso, Kyle Spence, and Jesse Trbovich) at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 15th November […]

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