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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
          Interviews

          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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        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          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
          Podcasts

          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, […]

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NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
News

NOEL GALLAGHER claims Liam quit Beady Eye by text message

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher claims his estranged brother Liam Gallagher quit his band Beady Eye by text message as he didn’t even have “the balls to phone his bandmates”. The ‘Greedy Soul’ singer formed the band with […]

TWENTY ONE PILOTS didn't think Heathens was a hit song
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TWENTY ONE PILOTS didn’t think Heathens was a hit song

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Twenty One Pilots were surprised by how successful their ‘Suicide Squad’ soundtrack ‘Heathens’ did as it was never intended for the superhero movie. Tyler Joseph – who is joined by drummer Josh Dun in the […]

LIAM GALLAGHER'S second LP will be released before September
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LIAM GALLAGHER’S second LP will be released before September

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Former Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher has confirmed his second studio album – the follow-up to debut solo LP ‘As You Were’ – will be released before September 2019. The former Oasis rocker is working on […]

CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019
Gigs

CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast born, London based Electronic pioneers BICEP announce their return to their home turf for their biggest ever Northern Irish FEEL MY BICEP event. The pair has recently completed an acclaimed and extensive live tour […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALASTIC - 'Goldmine' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: PALASTIC – ‘Goldmine’ – Listen Now

December 20, 2018 Gemma Harewood

The catchy “Goldmine” has just been released by Vienna duo PALASTIC. Having already hit millions of Spotify streams with previous work, the impressive pair is back with another deliciously melodic offering. Swaying with neat melodies […]

MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019
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MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Streets star Mike Skinner has teased that the ‘Dry Your Eyes’ hitmakers could be performing at Glastonbury festival next year. The ‘Fit But You Know It’ rapper has dropped a huge hint for the […]

BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years - from NASA's Control Centre
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BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years – from NASA’s Control Centre

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Queen guitarist Brian May is to drop his first solo since in 20 years on New Year’s Day (01.01.19) with a song featuring the late physicist Stephen Hawking. The Queen guitarist is to drop track […]

TAKE THAT feel 'settled' despite lineup changes
News

TAKE THAT feel ‘settled’ despite lineup changes

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Barlow has admitted Take That finally feel “settled” after some “tricky” lineup changes, and he suggested it might be more difficult for the fans that it is for them. The ‘Greatest Day’ hitmakers – […]

GANG OF FOUR to Release new album HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019
Gigs

GANG OF FOUR to Release new album HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following up their provocative 2018 EP “Complicit”, which featured Ivanka Trump on its cover, pioneering post-punk band GANG OF FOUR are set to release their brand new full-length HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019, via PledgeMusic. Happy Now comes 40 years after the […]

INTERVIEW: James (Berko) Berkeley from Stillroom
Interviews

INTERVIEW: James (Berko) Berkeley from Stillroom

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Rock n’ Roll from Dublin’s heart & soul. With a history that seen them tour Sunset Strip LA, shows in Germany and throughout Ireland & UK, they are currently promoting their Good To Be Alive […]

JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019
Gigs

JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter John J Presley announces a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on March 27th 2019. John recently announced his explosive new single ‘ Rise And Fall’, the latest offering from the bluesman’s much anticipated forthcoming […]

SHANE TODD 'The Toddfather' Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019
Gigs

SHANE TODD ‘The Toddfather’ Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

With five sell-out shows in the Ulster Hall under his belt, Shane Todd is making the short trip across town to the Waterfront Hall with his brand new stand up comedy show ’The Toddfather’ for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Minx - 'Love You, I' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Minx – ‘Love You, I’ – Watch Now

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

MINX is a female MC from the UK who’s been working back and forth between her native London and NYC, real name Madeleine Dunbar, she’s an extremely talented rapper, singer and songwriter. Having performed all […]

KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot
Gigs

KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue has announced she is set to perform on the Pyramid stage for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot in 2019. Kylie Minogue has been confirmed for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot. The 50-year-old pop […]

The 1975's Matty Healy wants next LP to be band's Nebraska
News

The 1975’s Matty Healy wants next LP to be band’s Nebraska

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy wants to channel Bruce Springsteen and hopes their next album can be their version of ‘Nebraska’. Matty Healy wants The 1975’s next album to be their ‘Nebraska’. The frontman has […]

The Script hail James Arthur 'fantastic artist' despite lawsuit
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The Script hail James Arthur ‘fantastic artist’ despite lawsuit

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

The Script’s Mark Sheehan insists the band have no hard feelings towards James Arthur despite suing the star for copyright infringement. The Script think James Arthur is a “fantastic artist” – despite suing him for […]

The Strokes announce 2019 comeback gig
News

The Strokes announce 2019 comeback gig

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

The Strokes have been confirmed as headliners for the BBK festival in Bilbao, and it will mark the band’s first live performance since 2017. The Strokes have announced their first show for 2019. The ‘Last […]

Noel Gallagher accuses brother Liam of never caring about Oasis fans
News

Noel Gallagher accuses brother Liam of never caring about Oasis fans

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher claims his bitter brother Liam Gallagher only wants to reunite Oasis for his “ego” and has accused him of never giving a “s***” about their fans. The ‘Wonderwall’ hitmaker is adamant that if […]

#34. XS Noize Music Podcast: HIGHTOWN PIRATES frontman SIMON MASON on debut album 'DRY AND HIGH'
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HIGHTOWN PIRATES release a new single in aid of homeless charity, The Charter Street Mission – Listen Now

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Hightown Pirates release a new single in aid of homeless charity The Charter Street Mission. Hightown Pirates is the band formed by Simon Mason. Simon Mason is best known for his critically acclaimed book Too High Too Far […]

The Good, The Bad & The Queen have confirmed an extended tour with new dates announced for April 2019.
Gigs

The Good, The Bad & The Queen have confirmed an extended tour with new dates announced for April 2019.

December 18, 2018 XS Noize

Off the back of a recent run of sold-out shows, The Good, The Bad & The Queen have confirmed an extended tour with new dates announced today for April 2019. Last month saw the release of GBQ’s […]

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