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          Garbage announce headline Belfast show at Waterfront Hall on 17 July 2026

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          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

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          Starsailor’s James Walsh Announces New Solo Album ‘It’s All Happening’, Out January 30

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          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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: Three Days Grace Unite Past and Present in a Powerful Manchester Homecoming Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Three Days Grace Deliver a Unifying, Emotion-Charged Night in Manchester

          December 18, 2025

          On 12 December, American rock heavyweights Three Days Grace brought a surge of energy and emotion to Manchester’s O2 Apollo. With the announcement that original vocalist Adam Gontier had rejoined the band, curiosity surrounded how […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham

          December 11, 2025

          On 6th December, Finnish rock icons The Rasmus returned to Nottingham as part of their promotional Weirdo tour. Their latest album of the same name dropped earlier this year, and the band arrived eager to […]

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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
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          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
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          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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        • 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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Editors Welcomed Back to Southampton 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Editors Welcomed Back to Southampton

October 9, 2018 Helen Russell

Editors Violence Tour kicked off last night in Southampton for the first night of their tour. With a crowd that did not get going till three-quarters of the way through the set. Overall the gig […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons - You Say I'm Too Much, I Say You're Not Enough
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ALBUM REVIEW: Estrons – You Say I’m Too Much, I Say You’re Not Enough

October 9, 2018 Ben P Scott

“Estrons” is a Welsh word that roughly translates as “misfits” or “outsiders”, and the moniker chosen by a Welsh outfit who became hotly-tipped following three years of superb EP tracks and high energy gigs. Now, […]

FATHER TED STAR JOE ROONEY (Fr. DAMO) Headlines this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB 1
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FATHER TED STAR JOE ROONEY (Fr. DAMO) Headlines this weeks LIMELIGHT COMEDY CLUB

October 8, 2018 XS Noize

In 2015 Shane Todd hosted, wrote for & performed on BBC Two NI’s Saturday night primetime show Late License; he also hosts the BBC Radio Ulster show Live at the Sunflower and The Shane Todd […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hazel Iris - 'A Prince' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hazel Iris – ‘A Prince’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2018 XS Noize

Eccentric storytelling singer-songwriter Hazel Iris is pleased to announce details for her highly anticipated debut album ‘Nine Sisters’ due this October and will be accompanied by an exclusive show on Thursday 25 October at one […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shotty Horroh - Salt of the Earth
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ALBUM REVIEW: Shotty Horroh – Salt of the Earth

October 8, 2018 Michael Barron

In a recent interview with Xs Noize, Shotty Horroh (Adam Rooney) told us: “Music, in my opinion, has gone a bit two dimensional lately – you kind of know what the formula is going to […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce 2019 headline tour
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SHE DREW THE GUN announce 2019 headline tour

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

With their acclaimed second album ‘Revolution Of Mind’ released today, She Drew The Gun have announced a headline tour for February and March 2019. The tour will be the biggest yet by the critically acclaimed […]

GARY NUMAN announces new EP & Live Album ahead of UK tour
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GARY NUMAN announces new EP & Live Album ahead of UK tour

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today announced the release of ‘The Fallen EP’ on November 9th. ‘The Fallen EP’ consists of 3 new tracks ‘It Will End Here’, ‘The Promise’ and ‘If We Had Known’. It will […]

EAGLES 2019 World Tour Coming to Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday 6th July
Gigs

THE EAGLES have added an extra Dublin date due to phenomenal public demand

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles have added an extra Dublin date due to phenomenal public demand. Tickets are on sale now for the extra date at Dublin’s 3Arena on 8 July. The Eagles will now perform two Dublin […]

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single 'Woman of the World'
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AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘Woman of the World’

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald has today shared the official video for her current single Woman Of The World. A beautifully shot video featuring strong, empowered women from across the globe, the track is the lead single to […]

SOUND OF BELFAST 2018 Programme Announced - Belfast’s festival dedicated to local music, November 8-15
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SOUND OF BELFAST 2018 Programme Announced – Belfast’s festival dedicated to local music, November 8-15

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is pleased to announce the Sound of Belfast programme for 2018. The weeklong series of events takes place 8th – 15th November and aims to embrace, promote and celebrate the sounds and the efforts […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: River Fury - 'Wasteful' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: River Fury – ‘Wasteful’ – Watch Now

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Initially emerging from the London open mic scene, River Fury has gained instant attention thanks to a series of singles released earlier this year. After signing to Painted Halo Records in the Summer, they have […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track 'Hey Columbo' 1
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces Olympia Theatre show for April 2019 & shares new track ‘Hey Columbo’

October 5, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today announces a UK & Ireland headline tour including a date at The Olympia Theatre on 29th April. Tickets from €54.50 including booking and restoration fees are available on Friday 12th October from 9 am. Richard Ashcroft releases his fifth […]

ED HARCOURT Announces details of ‘Beyond The End’, his first fully instrumental album 1
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ED HARCOURT Announces details of ‘Beyond The End’, his first fully instrumental album

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ed Harcourt has announced details of Beyond The End, his eighth studio album, and his first for Point Of Departure. His first fully instrumental album, it is released on Friday, November 23rd 2018. A much-acclaimed recording […]

Headline Events Announced for ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2018 1
Gigs

Headline Events Announced for ATLANTIC SESSIONS 2018

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Atlantic Sessions will mark its 10th anniversary from 15 – 18 November this year, with live performances from Northern Ireland’s finest musicians in some of the Causeway Coast’s most unique landmarks. Following its sell-out success […]

MUMFORD & SONS to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Sunday 18th November 2018
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS to Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Sunday 18th November 2018

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are excited to announce details of a huge world arena tour in support of their forthcoming fourth album, Delta. An incredible 800,000 tickets go on sale for sixty dates from Friday 12th […]

TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single
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TRACK PREMIERE: ELEPHANT TREES Get ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’ on New Single

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Fast-rising Manchester alt-rockers Elephant Trees return today with their new single Uncomfortable via HA! Music. With their recent single Open Up picking up support from Alt Press, Upset Magazine and Spotify, Uncomfortable explore the more […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The 1004’s - 'Harlequin' - Watch Now 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The 1004’s – ‘Harlequin’ – Watch Now

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

The 10:04s were born into the Edinburgh music scene a few years ago, quickly gaining a large following with a reputation as a must see live band. They are bringing out new album ‘A Common […]

KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November
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KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Kate Bush will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November. This is the first (and definitive) programme of remastering undertaken by the artist and includes the release of many […]

BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019
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BELSONIC announces: GEORGE EZRA @ Ormeau Park, Belfast Saturday June 22nd 2019

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT CHSq show earlier this year Belsonic are proud to announce UK singer~songwriter sensation George Ezra will return to Belfast at Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 22ND 2019. Staying At Tamara’s is George’s […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
Gigs

THE CURE are coming to Ireland – 40 years of hits and more – Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019

October 4, 2018 XS Noize

The wait is over.  The Cure will return to Ireland to play their first headline show in 7 years. The Cure are coming to Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. […]

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