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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Album Reviews

          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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

        • 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// 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          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

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

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

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

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

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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The Greatest Showman' soundtrack has beaten Adele's UK album chart record
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The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack has beaten Adele’s UK album chart record

December 29, 2018 XS Noize

‘The Greatest Showman’ soundtrack is in its 24th non-consecutive week at the top, triumphing Adele’s record. The soundtrack for the American musical has now spent more weeks at number one in the UK than any […]

The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity
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The Alarm frontman Mike Peters awarded MBE for services to charity

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Internationally acclaimed musician and healthcare campaigner Mike Peters has been awarded an MBE for services to charity having raised thousands for cancer care projects in the UK and abroad and dedicating his life to giving hope for families affected by […]

SIA is releasing a new album in 2019
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SIA is releasing a new album in 2019

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Sia is releasing a new album in 2019, as well as a “feature-length musical” which she has written and directed. The 43-year-old singer – who is famous for hiding her face under a huge wig […]

LADY GAGA'S Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star
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LADY GAGA’S Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas residency has been a major challenge for the pop star, according to Bobby Campbell, her manager. The 32-year-old singer is set to embark on a two-part residency in Sin City, and […]

EMINEM thinks Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG's rivalry changed rap music
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EMINEM thinks Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG’s rivalry changed rap music

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Tupac Shakur and The Notorious BIG’s rivalry changed rap music, according to Eminem. The chart-topping star was a fan of the popular rap duo, and he’s admitted to having split loyalties at the height of […]

JAKE BUGG has signed to a new record label in a bid to relaunch his career
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JAKE BUGG has signed to a new record label in a bid to relaunch his career

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has inked a record deal with Sony’s RCA Records in a bid to switch up his sound and relaunch his career. The ‘Lightning Bolt’ hitmaker is now with Sony’s RCA Records after his contract […]

VAN MORRISON quit smoking to preserve his voice
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VAN MORRISON quit smoking to preserve his voice

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Van Morrison quit smoking to preserve his voice because he realised the impact cigarettes were having. The 73-year-old singer doesn’t take particular measures to ensure his vocals are as strong as ever, but he tries […]

BRETT ANDERSON embraces Suede's early days
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BRETT ANDERSON embraces Suede’s early days

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Brett Anderson has learned to embrace Suede’s “stuttering start” thanks to his recent memoir ‘Coal Black Mornings’. The 51-year-old singer reflected on the group’s early days for his autobiography, ‘Coal Black Mornings’, and having to “forensically […]

BOOK REVIEW: Tyler Cross: Black Rock By Fabien Nury and Laurence Croix
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Tyler Cross: Black Rock By Fabien Nury and Laurence Croix

December 28, 2018 Michael Barron

Several months ago XS Noize alongside Titan Comics invited readers to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine film by giving a guided tour of the graphic novel by Bill Morrison (The Simpsons). […]

NOEL GALLAGHER cured Marcus Mumford's writer's block
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NOEL GALLAGHER cured Marcus Mumford’s writer’s block

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Marcus Mumford has revealed Noel Gallagher’s frank talk about writer’s block inspired him to jump back in the studio and pen the tracks for Mumford & Son’s ‘Delta’ LP. Noel Gallagher inspired Marcus Mumford to […]

MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
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MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Mariah Carey set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You‘ after it was played 10.8 million times on Spotify. The 48-year-old singer broke a new […]

OZZY OSBOURNE isn't quitting touring
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OZZY OSBOURNE isn’t quitting touring

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne will “still tour”, despite being in the middle of his “farewell tour” named ‘No More Tours 2’. The 70-year-old rocker has backtracked on his decision to put an end to his touring days, as […]

NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be "hard work"
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NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be “hard work”

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has found being a solo artist far easier than he expected. The former Oasis guitarist – who quit the group in 2009 due to tension with his brother, frontman Liam Gallagher enjoys the […]

DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland
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DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland in 1987. The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, […]

TAKE THAT feel 'settled' despite lineup changes
News

TAKE THAT have called off their upcoming world tour

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

Take That have called off their upcoming world tour and will only tour in Europe due to an illness in Gary Barlow’s family. The group were expected to hit the road in 2019 to celebrate […]

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

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve's break-up was "heavy"
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RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve’s break-up was “heavy”

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, won’t comment on the bands split is because he won’t be responsible for “messing someone up”. The ‘Drugs Don’t Work’ hitmakers originally broke up in 1999 following the […]

THE EAGLES to tour the UK with late Glenn Frey's son
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THE EAGLES to tour the UK with late Glenn Frey’s son

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles will tour for the first time since the death of their frontman, Glenn Frey, and will be embracing the late singers 25-year-old son Deacon into the band. It had been doubtful that the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CADE - Strip Club ft. Lil Aaron
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CADE – Strip Club ft. Lil Aaron

December 21, 2018 Gemma Harewood

One of the newest releases out on Ultra Music is from young producer, musician and vocalist CADE, whose debut EP “Care” was a hell of an introduction to his work back in 2016. Now he […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th - 26th January 2019
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th – 26th January 2019

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The exhilarating indie pop brother-and-sister-fronted foursome from Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Brand New Friend is pleased to announce a 3-night residency at the American Bar, Belfast from 24th- 26th January 2019. With 2018 proving to be […]

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