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

          October 2, 2025

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

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          October 3, 2025

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          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 […]

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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
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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
          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

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          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

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

          October 1, 2025

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

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

          September 24, 2025

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PALE WAVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Elmwood Hall on Friday 5th October
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PALE WAVES Unveil Video for ‘NOISES’ – Watch Now

July 20, 2018 XS Noize

Pale Waves have unveiled the video for ‘Noises’. ‘Noises’ finds the band at their most visually inventive yet and follows the release of their latest single ‘Kiss’ and Pale Waves’ addition to BBC Radio 1’s […]

THE KOOKS share empowering video for 'All The Time' - Watch Now
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THE KOOKS release new track ‘Four Leaf Clover’ – Listen Now

July 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Kooks today revealed ‘Four Leaf Clover’; the latest track taken from their forthcoming album Let’s Go Sunshine, which is due out on 31st August via Lonely Cat/AWAL Recordings. This follows the recent announcement of […]

THE PRODIGY premiere new single, 'Need Some1' + new album, 'No Tourists' out November 2nd 1
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THE PRODIGY premiere new single, ‘Need Some1’ + new album, ‘No Tourists’ out November 2nd

July 20, 2018 XS Noize

Scorching times demand scorching tracks. Hardcore temperatures sizzle sweetly with hardcore beats – and maybe a bit of acid squelch. Who better, then, to roar in out of the sun and soundtrack summer ’18 than […]

MUSE Release New Single 'SOMETHING HUMAN' - Watch Video
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MUSE Release New Single ‘SOMETHING HUMAN’ – Watch Video

July 19, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today released ‘Something Human’, the new single is taken from their upcoming album, which will be released this November. Co-produced by the band and Rich Costey and mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, ‘Something […]

TRACK PREMIERE: L.A.D - 'My Toy’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: L.A.D – ‘My Toy’ – Listen Now

July 19, 2018 XS Noize

L.A.D are a synth-funk trio from Reading with a shared love of 80s nostalgia. Multi-instrumentalists Jack and Luke, having spent years accumulating vintage synths, guitars and drum machines, have teamed up with ginger bombshell Natalie […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Gravity Drive - 'Inside Out' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Gravity Drive – ‘Inside Out’ – Listen Now

July 19, 2018 Lori Gava

Indie musical duo “The Gravity Drive” once again impress with their latest single, “Inside Out”. The Dorset duo, Elijah and Ava Wolf have carved out a musical career releasing moving and beautiful songs that present […]

CHASING ABBEY added to BELFAST VITAL 2018 line-up with MARTIN GARRIX | STEVE ANGELLO | ZARA LARSSON & LOOP
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CHASING ABBEY added to BELFAST VITAL 2018 line-up with MARTIN GARRIX | STEVE ANGELLO | ZARA LARSSON & LOOP

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Following their HUGE performance at Longitude Festival at the weekend, Irish urban pop trio Chasing Abbey is pleased to announce their addition to the Belfast Vital line-up on Saturday, August 25th. The World’s Number 1 […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce Debut Album ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ out 27th APRIL
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Join ASH on UK Tour Dates – Listen to new track ‘Why Are You So Tired’

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Brand New Friend is pleased to announce that they will be main support for ASH on three of their SOLD OUT UK shows in August. Check out the dates below. 13th August Hebden Bridge Trades […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos - 'Hey Gorgeous' (Nalestar Remix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos – ‘Hey Gorgeous’ (Nalestar Remix)

July 18, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Universal Music Germany has just put out the gripping Nalestar remix of one of Nick Talos’ most popular tunes to date. The Hungarian artist has pulled out all the stops for this edit of “Hey […]

MENACE BEACH Share Video for 'Black Rainbow Sound' feat: Brix Smith - Watch Now 2
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MENACE BEACH share new single “Crawl in Love” – Listen Now

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Leeds-based Menace Beach, made up of Liza Violet & Ryan Needham, are sharing new single “Crawl in Love”, taken from their album ‘Black Rainbow Sound’, which is set for release August 31st via Memphis Industries. […]

See BICEP [LIVE] @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Saturday November 3rd 2018
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See BICEP [LIVE] @ The Telegraph Building, Belfast Saturday November 3rd 2018

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Electronic duo BICEP is pleased to announce a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, November 03rd 2018. Their extraordinary live show has already graced some of the most revered festival stages, debuting […]

TOUTS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar, Thursday August 16th
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TOUTS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar, Thursday August 16th

July 18, 2018 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, August 16th 2018. Touts released their highly-anticipated second EP LIT, on 10 November 2017 via […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 1 Monday 26th November 2018
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 1 Monday 26th November 2018

July 17, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band Nothing But Thieves are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Monday 26th November 2018. The band’s new album ‘Broken Machine’ was released in September 2017. Following […]

THE BLACK DELTA MOVEMENT Announce debut album & share video
Gigs

THE BLACK DELTA MOVEMENT announce details of the release of their debut album, ‘Preservation’

July 17, 2018 XS Noize

Hull’s 6 Music and KCRW-supported psych-rock outfit, The Black Delta Movement, have announced details of the release of their debut album, ‘Preservation’, due via Clubbed Thumb Records on August 3, 2018. The band recorded ‘Preservation’ […]

MOGWAI announce winter 2018 tour dates + new album 'KIN: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' out 31st August
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MOGWAI announce winter 2018 tour dates + new album ‘KIN: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ out 31st August

July 17, 2018 XS Noize

Mogwai has announced a new five-date UK winter tour, kicking off at the Liverpool Olympia and culminating with a night at St David’s Hall in Cardiff. The announcement follows Mogwai’s headline slot on the BBC […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CCIITTYY - 'Still On My Mind'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CCIITTYY – ‘Still On My Mind’

July 17, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Launching themselves officially as a duo to watch this week is CCIITTYY, two producers from Germany and The Netherlands. They bring sparkling musicality and 80s references with the brand new “Still On My Mind,” which […]

REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers - 'She’s Falling Apart / Everything We’ve Ever Had (we’ve had to fight for)'
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REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers – ‘She’s Falling Apart / Everything We’ve Ever Had (we’ve had to fight for)’

July 17, 2018 Sandra Blemster

“You begin to hyperventilate, within seconds your heart begins to race and your blood pressure spikes….” Cold Water Swimmers were formed in Manchester in February 2018 when the winter seemed to have gone on forever. They […]

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Cave: 'Mercy on Me' by Reinhard Kleist
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Nick Cave: ‘Mercy on Me’ by Reinhard Kleist

July 17, 2018 Michael Barron

In June 2018, courtesy of SelfMadeHero, XS Noize guided readers through the less ordinary life of Johnny Cash as told by Reinhard Kleist in his unique graphic novel: I See a Darkness. XS Noize has […]

NIC CESTER releases animated video for track 'Psichebello' - Watch Now
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NIC CESTER releases animated video for track ‘Psichebello’ – Watch Now

July 16, 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 video for the track ‘Psichebello’. Swelling […]

CHVRCHES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Ulster Hall, Tuesday 19th February 2019
Gigs

CHVRCHES Announce Headline Belfast Show @ Ulster Hall, Tuesday 19th February 2019

July 16, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday 19th February 2019. The announcement follows the release of their acclaimed third album Love Is Dead and […]

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