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          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

          Deftones
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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

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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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          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • Round Up

          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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
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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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        • Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          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 […]

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        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold - @ the SSE Arena, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Avenged Sevenfold – @ the SSE Arena, Belfast

June 14, 2018 Clair McAllister

American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California recently played at The SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Clair McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images. Avenged Sevenfold Setlist at The SSE Arena […]

ST JUDE THE OBSCURE plead communing with nature in Atmospheric Art-Pop track - ‘I’m The Wolves’
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ST JUDE THE OBSCURE plead communing with nature in Atmospheric Art-Pop track – ‘I’m The Wolves’

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

St. Jude the Obscure are an art pop 2-piece, residing in Liverpool. Formerly known as Feral Love and Bird, now, Adele Emmas and Christian Sandford have undergone a metamorphosis that led to St. Jude the […]

GORILLAZ Release New Studio Album The Now Now Out June 29th - Listen to Track
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GORILLAZ Unveil another new album track from The Now Now – Listen to ‘Fire Flies’

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Gorillaz have revealed yet another new album track from The Now Now: In addition to first single “Humility,” and its #1 Global Trending Video on YouTube directed by Jamie Hewlett and starring Gorillaz’ own 2D […]

East Belfast Singer-Songwriter JOHN ANDREWS Releases Stunning New EP - Listen to Track
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East Belfast Singer-Songwriter JOHN ANDREWS Releases Stunning New EP – Listen to Track

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Gritty, honest and not shying away from his inner self, step into the world of Singer-Songwriter John Andrews with his colourful characters and lessons learned. As a child growing up in a religious background in […]

LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show
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LEVELLERS UK tour starts tomorrow including exclusive 100 Club show

June 14, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic folk-punk band Levellers continue their rescheduled 30th anniversary UK tour tomorrow, following the release of their Top 20 album We The Collective earlier this year. The album saw the band transform classic tracks into […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hanne Mjøen & Jimi Somewhere - Fall Down
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hanne Mjøen & Jimi Somewhere – Fall Down

June 14, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Without doubt, Hanne Mjøen is an artist who seems to get better with each new release. Her new single through Sailor Music is a collaboration with fellow Norwegian Jimi Somewhere, who is breaking through at […]

EELS Reveal Video for 'Rusty Pipes' - Watch Now
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EELS Reveal Video for ‘Rusty Pipes’ – Watch Now

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

After a successful North American headline run, EELS will begin their European tour on June 17th, including shows in London, Amsterdam, Glasgow, Paris, and Barcelona. See below for full tour details. To celebrate the live […]

REVIEW: Sea Girls - 'Adored' EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Sea Girls – ‘Adored’ EP

June 13, 2018 Lori Gava

Alternative music newcomers Sea Girls continue to impress and build momentum with their third EP release entitled “Adored”. “Adored” is the follow up to their noteworthy second EP “Heavenly War”. Each of the three tunes […]

LOW Announce new album 'Double Negative' - Released 14th September
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LOW Announce new album ‘Double Negative’ – Released 14th September

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

On 14th September 2018, in defiant fashion faithful to their 25-year career, LOW will release Double Negative, their most brazen, abrasive (and, paradoxically, most empowering) album. Today, the band present a triptych video for the […]

MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER Shares "Cross My Heart" Video
New Music

MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER Shares “Cross My Heart” Video

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

Bon Voyage, the expansive new album from Melody’s Echo Chamber (aka Melody Prochet) lands on our shores this Friday, June 15th. Having previously shared the videos for ” Breathe In, Breathe Out” and ” Desert […]

UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1
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UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS Play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 this Saturday

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, June 16th, 2018. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel, the man famous for his shiny bald head and […]

MENACE BEACH announce new album & share first single "Black Rainbow Sound (ft Brix Smith)" 1
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MENACE BEACH announce new album & share first single “Black Rainbow Sound (ft Brix Smith)”

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

Leeds-based Menace Beach returns with news of their third album ‘Black Rainbow Sound’, which is due out August 31st via Memphis Industries. The band are sharing the album-titled first single from the record online now, […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Paul Draper talks new solo tour, beards + Mansun reissues
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper – Rough Trade East, London

June 13, 2018 Michael Barron

In 1997, Paul Draper, with his band Mansun, released their debut album, Attack of the Grey Lantern. XS Noize recently reviewed the twenty-first-anniversary re-issue, finding that this Mansun debut had stood the test of time, […]

INTERPOL Unveil New Single ‘The Rover’ from Forthcoming Album 'Marauder' - Listen Now
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INTERPOL – Adds Manchester + Dublin Dates to 2018 World Tour

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

Following last week’s triumphant announcement of their new album, Marauder, which was live-streamed via a press conference in Mexico City (watch HERE), Interpol has confirmed another batch of headlining world tour dates. In addition to […]

JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’
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JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

After selling 6 million records with the resurgent rock ‘n’ rollers Jet, Nic Cester builds towards the 27th July release of his debut album ‘Sugar Rush’ by sharing the debut solo track ‘Eyes On The […]

WIN: Tickets to see THE CORONAS in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 21st December 2017
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THE CORONAS Release new single & video ‘Gut Feeling’ + announce US tour

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

One of Ireland’s best-loved and hardest working bands, The Coronas, are set to release their latest single ‘Gut Feeling’, taken from their fifth album Trust The Wire. Trust The Wire was released in June 2017 […]

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band INCUBUS announce two Irish dates
Gigs

INCUBUS Announce September Irish Shows

June 13, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Hilary Woods - Colt
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Hilary Woods – Colt

June 12, 2018 Michael Barron

What a stroke of luck, Hilary’s first teenage band experience was practically an overnight success, resulting in a stint international acclaim, two top twenty albums, four top forty singles (one of which would be named […]

VILLAGERS Release fourth album 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim' on September 21st
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VILLAGERS Release fourth album ‘The Art Of Pretending To Swim’ on September 21st

June 12, 2018 XS Noize

Always restless and inventive while always true to the power and glory of songwriting and melody, Conor O’Brien has made another great leap forward with Villagers’ fourth studio album, The Art Of Pretending To Swim, […]

ARCADE FIRE - Six New Headline Dates Added to EVERYTHING NOW CONTINUED Tour
Top Music Videos

ARCADE FIRE has unveiled a new animated video for Chemistry’ – Watch Now

June 11, 2018 XS Noize

Arcade Fire has unveiled a new animated video for “Chemistry,” from the international #1 album Everything Now. Directed by Ray Tintori, animated by Starburns Industries (Rick & Morty, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Community) and featuring Tootie […]

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