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          Sigur Rós announce Belfast show with the Ulster Orchestra and two Dublin dates

          March 16, 2026

          Sigur Rós announce the final dates of their epic world tour that sees them collaborating with local 41-piece orchestras, bringing their latest album ÁTTA to life alongside favourites from their extensive catalogue. The last leg […]

          The Fray
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          The Fray announce return to Ireland with Dublin and Belfast shows in November 2026

          March 16, 2026

          Following a triumphant, sold-out Telegraph Building show after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray have announced their return to play The National Stadium, Dublin on 12 November and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 13 November 2026. The […]

          KORN
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          KORN announce long-awaited return to Ireland with Dublin 3Arena show

          March 16, 2026

          KORN have announced their monumental return to Ireland, as they are set to play the 3Arena, Dublin on November 2nd for their first show in over a decade. They will be joined by special guests […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

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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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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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        • Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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 […]

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        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
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          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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Month: August 2018

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
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FATHERSON share new video for ‘Charm School’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

Fatherson today share the new video for Charm School, taken from their forthcoming album Sum Of All Your Parts out on September 14th. The second track to be taken from the album, Charm School –  first […]

FEATURE: Rock en Seine 2018 – Day 1 Recap 3
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FEATURE: Rock en Seine 2018 – Day 1 Recap

August 28, 2018 Julie Blore-Bizot

The first day at Rock en Seine was replete with taking in the talent and rushing from stage to stage. There are six of them in all, from the small Firestone Stage or Ile-de-France Stage […]

VILLAGERS Release fourth album 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim' on September 21st
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VILLAGERS confirm Belfast show @ THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL: Monday 10th December

August 28, 2018 XS Noize

Villagers confirm a show at Belfast’s famous EMPIRE MUSIC HALL, Monday 10th December. See ticket details below. Following the exquisitely sparse, intimate aura of 2015’s Darling Arithmetic, O’Brien’s new record reconnects with the multi-faceted approach […]

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers / The Damned @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 27, 2018 Clair McAllister

Belfast punk legends Stiff Little Fingers played an amazing show at Custom House Square on Saturday night with special guests The Damned, The Defects and The Buzzcocks. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, ‘Salt of The Earth’

August 27, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases his debut album Salt of The Earth, on October 12. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty Horroh, born Adam Rooney, arrives like the fire-breathing love child of Liam Gallagher, Alex Turner and […]

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 26, 2018 Clair McAllister

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) played an amazing headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 24th 2018. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more […]

WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album 'Formless Forms' in March 1
Gigs

WHISKEY MOON FACE announce new album ‘Panspermia’ – Listen to tracks

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Welcome to the world of Whiskey Moon Face. It’s a beautiful world of times gone by but with its feet firmly sat in the here and now. Louisa and Ewan lived together with a group […]

SHOTTY HORROH Announces Debut Album 

- Salt of The Earth - Released October 12th
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SHOTTY HORROH Announces Debut Album 

- Salt of The Earth – Released October 12th

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Shotty Horroh announces his forthcoming debut album ‘Salt of The Earth’, to be released October 12, via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Pre-order’s will launch on September 7. On Salt of the Earth, Shotty […]

THE COURTEENERS announce details of a major UK tour this winter
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THE COURTEENERS announce details of a major UK tour this winter

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of a major UK tour this winter. Following the band’s penultimate slots on the main stage at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festivals and headline appearances at Neighbourhood Festival and Truck […]

FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; 'Dialogue ii' - Listen Now
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FUFANU drop second EP in three-part series; ‘Dialogue ii’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Named ‘Iceland’s most exciting young band’ by Pitchfork after the release of their celebrated sophomore LP Sports last year, enigmatic trio Fufanu have dropped the second instalment in The Dialogue Series – Dialogue ii. The […]

THE TEA STREET BAND - announce new album 'Frequency' - out 9th Nov / Listen to 'Feel it' now 1
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THE TEA STREET BAND – announce new album ‘Frequency’ – out 9th Nov / Listen to ‘Feel it’ now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

THE TEA STREET BAND have announced details of their new album ‘Frequency’, to be released November 9th on Modern Sky UK. The first track to be taken from the album, ‘Feel It’, is available to stream now and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Runrummer drops debut video & single ‘GOOD FOR NOTHING’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Runrummer drops debut video & single ‘GOOD FOR NOTHING’ – Watch Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

New UK electropop artist Runrummer has announced her arrival with Good For Nothing, her debut single and video. The East London singer, songwriter and producer drops the innovative, hook-laden and deceptively dark track today as […]

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: 'The Hill Dweller’ - Listen Now
The Listening Post

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES unveils brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’ – Listen Now

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

American dream-pop troubadour KRAMIES is delighted to unveil a brand new single: ‘The Hill Dweller’. The track will feature on a forthcoming EP of new material, “Of All The Places Been & Everything The End” arriving on […]

THE PRODIGY announce UK + European dates
Gigs

THE PRODIGY announce UK + European dates

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced a UK and European tour this November and December to tie in with their seventh studio album ‘No Tourists’ which is released 2nd November 2018. The twenty-date tour will see the […]

RAG 'n' BONE MAN plays Custom House Square, Belfast tonight!
Gigs

RAG ‘n’ BONE MAN plays Custom House Square, Belfast tonight!

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) has announced a headline show at CHSq on Friday, August 24th 2018. With the release of the single‘ Human’ climbing to number 2 […]

HER'S release debut album "Invitation To Her's"
Gigs

HER’S release debut album “Invitation To Her’s”

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Liverpudlian jangle pop oddballs Her’s release debut album proper “Invitation To Her’s”. For duo Audun Laading and Stephen Fitzpatrick, withdrawal into a strange world of their mutual creation is central to their output. Through […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos - Straight To The Heart
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Nick Talos – Straight To The Heart

August 24, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Placing musicianship at the core of what he produces is why Nick Talos has built such a successful following. It’s also why he’s able to remix the likes of Ellie Goulding and James Bay. It’s […]

BARNS COURTNEY reveals new single '99' and November UK headline tour dates 1
Gigs

BARNS COURTNEY reveals new single ’99’ and November UK headline tour dates

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Barns Courtney has today released his driving new single ‘99’, out now on Virgin EMI. Airing on the side of retrospect, the uplifting new indie anthem is a throwback to the glory days of the late nineties. […]

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

MS. LAURYN HILL – releases limited number of extra production hold tickets for 3ARENA show

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

A limited number of production hold tickets have been released for Ms Lauryn Hill’s highly anticipated 3Arena date, Friday 30th November, celebrating twenty years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. […]

Check out BELFAST VITAL 2018 stage times for tomorrow 2
Gigs

Check out BELFAST VITAL 2018 stage times for tomorrow

August 24, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast Vital 2018 is approaching, join us this SATURDAY as The World’s Number 1 DJ MARTIN GARRIX will take to the BELFAST VITAL main stage for what promises to be a phenomenal headline set. Garrix […]

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