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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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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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          ‘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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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

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          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

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          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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        • 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 […]

          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

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

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Year: 2018

TOM ROBINSON to play The Elmwood Hall in Belfast, Saturday 13th October
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TOM ROBINSON to play The Elmwood Hall in Belfast, Saturday 13th October

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

The Tom Robinson Band’s debut album Power In The Darkness was first performed 40 years ago in Victoria Park, London in front of 80,000 people at Rock Against Racism’s Carnival Against The Nazis alongside Steel […]

U2 Zooropa Available on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day
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U2 Zooropa Available on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

Island Records have announced the release of Zooropa on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day in the UK. Available in HMV stores across the UK from 13th October and also on U2.com. Zooropa is […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Sugarspun - Will It Be This Way Forever? - Listen Now 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sugarspun, ‘Will It be This Way Forever?’ – Watch Now

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

Sugarspun’s first gig was in 2017 and within a year they have been going out on headline tours and playing multiple sell out shows. 2018 saw the band release their debut single ‘Spaceman Dreams’ on […]

Former Maccabees frontman ORLANDO WEEKS & comedian PAUL WHITEHOUSE team up for 'THE GRITTERMAN' Christmas live shows 1
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Former Maccabees frontman ORLANDO WEEKS & comedian PAUL WHITEHOUSE team up for ‘THE GRITTERMAN’ Christmas live shows

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

A festive tradition in the making, Orlando Weeks will revisit his debut book ‘The Gritterman’ and its companion album (produced by the Grammy-winning Markus Dravs) with three special live concert performances this Christmas time. Joined by Paul Whitehouse as The Gritterman, Weeks will recreate the album with the backing […]

ALBUM REVIEW: She Makes War - Brace For Impact
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ALBUM REVIEW: She Makes War – Brace For Impact

October 10, 2018 Ben P Scott

This week saw the release of the new She Makes War album ‘Brace For Impact’, which is at number 47 in the midweek charts. It marks a long-overdue chart debut for the brilliant Bristol-based multi-instrumentalist Laura Kidd, who […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Black Watch, 'Georgette, Georgette' - Listen Now 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Black Watch, ‘Georgette, Georgette’ – Listen Now

October 10, 2018 XS Noize

Having written and released fifteen albums of sparkling, literate, jangly-distorted indie rock since his band’s inception in 1987 (as well as four works of comedic literary fiction and one book on the early films of […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 9
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PAUL DRAPER (Mansun) announces ‘Attack of the Grey Lantern – Live at The Ritz’ vinyl release

October 10, 2018 XS Noize

Paul Draper’s 14-date Spring ’18 tour celebrated the 21st anniversary of one of the most favoured British albums from the late Britpop era – Attack of the Grey Lantern. Recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester […]

INTERVIEW: Soul (Earl Ho) from Superorganism discusses upcoming UK tour 1
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INTERVIEW: Soul (Earl Ho) from Superorganism discusses upcoming UK tour

October 9, 2018 XS Noize

SUPERORGANISM is a Transatlantic group, who feature Maine, New England-based, Japanese vocalist Orono and a sprawling line up of international musicians/pop culture junkies currently living all under one roof in London ’s east end. The […]

ELECTRIC SIX announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Friday 22nd November 2019 1
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ELECTRIC SIX announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Friday 22nd November 2019

October 9, 2018 XS Noize

Experimental rock outfit Electric Six have announced their return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 2 on Friday November 22nd 2019. The Detroit six-piece, famous for upbeat tunes like ‘Danger, High Voltage’, […]

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
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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 […]

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