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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

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          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          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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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

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          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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

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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// 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

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          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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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

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          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

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          DURAN DURAN
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          Stephen Moore
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

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Month: November 2018

TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019 1
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TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Following two huge Belfast SOLD OUT shows at Belsonic and Belfast Vital the world’s biggest dance act Tiësto is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic on Friday 28th […]

SLASH Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Wednesday 12th June 2019 1
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SLASH Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Wednesday 12th June 2019

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

The most famous name is rock n roll, singer-songwriter, musician and lead guitarist in the world’s biggest band Guns N Roses, SLASH is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 1
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at McHugh’s Basement Bar on Thursday, November 29th 2018

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, November 29th 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners.  For a chance to win, […]

LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018
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LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018

November 27, 2018 Chris Snoddon

Back at the start of the year, it was announced that Radio 1’s Superstar DJ Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and his Heritage Orchestra would showcase their union of Classical Music and iconic Ibiza […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March.

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Gerry Cinnamon is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. With no hype machine, no radio play and no record label backing, Gerry Cinnamon has achieved record-breaking success […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Saarloos are a new Irish band consisting of critically acclaimed songwriters, Brian McGovern and Craig Gallagher. Having formed a formidable songwriting partnership they felt a desire to perform their songs together onstage. Saarloos are playing […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
Gigs

WHITE LIES share video for “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five – Watch Now

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their imminent album Five, released on February 01, 2019 through [PIAS] Recordings, White Lies have today shared the video for new track ” Believe It”.  A thing of enigmatic beauty, the video – shot in Tijuana, […]

PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019
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PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everyone’s favourite 80’s artist Paul Young is back on tour with a headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 23rd May 2019. Paul will be performing his much-loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce Cardiff Castle Show – June 29th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

On Saturday 29th June 2019 Manic Street Preachers return to Cardiff Castle to play a very special hometown show celebrating their 1998 album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’.  The band have previously announced a […]

STORMZY - Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019
Gigs

STORMZY – Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ivor Novello winning and recently announced Glastonbury headliner Stormzy is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic on Thursday 20th June 2019.  Eighteen months since the release of his debut album, Stormzy can […]

The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
Gigs

THE 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’ ahead of next Friday’s album release

November 23, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’. The 1975’S third album “A BRIEF INQUIRY INTO ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS” is released on 30th November 2018. “IT’S NOT LIVING (IF IT’S NOT WITH YOU)” is the […]

Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single 'Crosses' - Watch Video
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Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single ‘Crosses’ – Watch Video

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

A three-minute burst of energy and Liverpool-based four-piece, Factory launch their third single, Crosses, to concrete their place in the swell of amp-blowing guitar music, bursting the banks of the Mersey and flooding the North […]

ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single 'De Moe'! - Listen Now
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ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single ‘De Moe’! – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Birmingham-based multi-instrumentalist Maria Rodriguez – aka MeMe Detroit – returns with edgy new single De Moe, taken from her new EP Life In The Now, out on 23rd November 2018 via SoulRock Central Records. De Moe is inspired by the negativity that seems to emanate from […]

FREE MONEY drop new single 'Moving On' from upcoming EP - Listen Now
The Listening Post

FREE MONEY drop new single ‘Moving On’ from upcoming EP – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Free Money are set to drop their new EP on November 22nd via Buff Records / Communion. By subverting the lust for materialism, (the Bank Of) Free Money are allowing themselves to adopt alter-egos, banker […]

THE PRODIGY release new single 'TIMEBOMB ZONE' today, taken from band's seventh straight No.1 album 'NO TOURISTS'
Gigs

THE PRODIGY release new single ‘TIMEBOMB ZONE’ today, taken from band’s seventh straight No.1 album ‘NO TOURISTS’

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced details of new single ‘Timebomb Zone’, the latest track to be lifted from their seventh straight No.1 album, ‘No Tourists’. The band played two rapturously-received sold-out dates at London’s Alexandra Palace last week and continue […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation - 'Around The World' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation – ‘Around The World’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Killing it right now is the new single “Around The World” from MOUNT and Noize Generation. Vienna based MOUNT has worked with his good friend for this spicy collaboration, which sees them put a refreshing […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ – Watch Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Lydia Evangeline releases the music video for new, dark synth-pop single – ‘Down’ (REL: 23.11.18). Check out the exclusive XS Noize premiere of ‘Down’ – BELOW: Speaking about the video Lydia said “I wanted the visuals […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper - ‘I’m Yours’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper – ‘I’m Yours’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today we are pleased to premiere ‘I’m Yours’ the 4th track from Jacko Hooper’s new EP release ‘Together We’re Lost’ out tomorrow 23rd November. Together We’re Lost is the third EP release from Brighton singer-songwriter Jacko Hooper. Following a […]

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers - Listen Now
Gigs

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his forthcoming UK tour, which includes no less than five Brixton Academy dates (totalling eight performances at the venue in less than twelve months), Mike Skinner has today released a new single as […]

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019
Gigs

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Weezer fans, rejoice! At long last, the band’s highly anticipated, near-mythical new album, Weezer (The Black Album), has a release date:  March 1, 2019.  The album’s release date news comes with an amazing, second taste of the album, […]

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