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          Billy Ocean Announces Belfast and Derry Shows for September

          February 13, 2026

          One of the biggest recording stars Britain has ever produced, Billy Ocean is pleased to announce two very special shows at the Millennium Forum on September 13th and Waterfront Hall on September 14th with special […]

          Super Furry Animals
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          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

          Sananda Maitreya
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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

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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 […]

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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: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace

          February 13, 2026

          The most incendiary force in modern deathcore, Lorna Shore, stormed the iconic Alexandra Palace for a night that felt less like a gig and more like a statement. Completing the bill were genre heavyweights Humanity’s […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

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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
          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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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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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        • Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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 […]

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        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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INTERVIEW: Kyle Falconer (The View) on his debut solo album 'No Thank You' 1
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KYLE FALCONER releases Covers EP today & announces UK Tour

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer has recently returned from Thailand where he recorded his ‘Almost Pleasant’ EP, a covers record which includes Kyle’s version of some of his personal favourite songs (full track listing below). After previously performing […]

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May
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CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belfast shows last year singer-songwriter and The Answer front man, Cormac Neeson has announced his album release show at The Black Box on Friday 24th May 2019. Currently promoting the release […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson - 'It's Gonna Be Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Joseph Thompson – ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ – Listen Now

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

New UK indie-pop artist Joseph Thompson is back with another new single today on all streaming/download platforms. The woozy alt-pop of ‘It’s Gonna Be Fine’ offers up synth hooks next to 80’s influenced indie guitar […]

Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album 'Image' in April
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Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album ‘Image’ in April

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Brussels based Post-Punk outfit Whispering Sons release their long-awaited debut album ‘Image’. The record, produced by Micha Volders and mixed by Bert Libeert, is their first major release since their EP ‘Endless Party’ in 2015. ‘Image’ […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Joe Jackson - Fool
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ALBUM REVIEW: Joe Jackson – Fool

February 7, 2019 Lori Gava

It can come as a shock to realize that Joe Jackson one of the quintessential Angry Young men of Contemporary music has amassed a career spanning 40 years. It seems like only yesterday he burst […]

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh

February 7, 2019 Clair McAllister

Brian Fallon played an amazing show at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 06/02/19 with support from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. […]

HONEYBLOOD Announce third album 'In Plain Sight' and their biggest U.K. tour ever
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HONEYBLOOD Announce third album ‘In Plain Sight’ and their biggest U.K. tour ever

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood’s third album In Plain Sight sees Stina Tweeddale finding her most ambitious form and steely focus yet. Three albums in she has stepped forward to finally claim the mantle of the project she birthed […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
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Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 21 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI
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CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson and Mencap NI have announced a new relationship that will see Neeson become an ambassador for the learning disability charity and will see Mencap fully support his new forthcoming single Broken Wing and […]

SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2
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SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister have announced a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece release their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 01st 2019 on Xtra […]

TRACK PREMIERE:  Little Triggers - 'So Fine' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Little Triggers – ‘So Fine’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Merseyside purveyors of rock n’ roll Little Triggers storm back onto the scene today with their brash and anthemic new single, ‘So Fine’. The new track offers up fiery guitar riffs, stomping drums and vintage […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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C DUNCAN’s New Video for “Impossible” Visits Europe’s Largest Elvis Tribute Contest

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly-anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, 'F*ck The Rain' - Listen Now
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RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, ‘F*ck The Rain’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ryan Adams shared “F*ck The Rain” – the lead single from Big Colors, which is the first of three albums he will release in 2019. The track, which features a guitar solo by John Mayer […]

TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP - 'Night Aquatic' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: HOLY SHIP – ‘Night Aquatic’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Stockholm’s HOLY SHIP offer their latest single “Night Aquatic” released on Declared Goods 8th February 2019 and to be part of upcoming EP Event Horizon. HOLY SHIP is the creation of Jonatan Westh, formerly of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIMMO - 'No More'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NIMMO – ‘No More’

February 6, 2019 Amanda Stock

London-based future pop outfit Nimmo today share their new single ‘No More’. The track is the first to be shared from the duo’s forthcoming debut album, being independently released in May of this year. ‘No […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Oranj Son - 'Blu Mao Mao' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Oranj Son – ‘Blu Mao Mao’ – Listen Now

February 5, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Sounding wicked this week is the new track from synth-punk group Oranj Son. Originally from Ellesmere Port, they cite influences from the lies of Suicide and The Teardrop Explodes. The band comes good with “Blu […]

IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album 'Ripples' with in-store signings in Manchester and London
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IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album ‘Ripples’ with in-store signings in Manchester and London

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, is out now – his first solo material in nine years. Listen to the record here. To celebrate the album’s release, Ian took part in a special in-store signing […]

London-based 5-piece 404 Announce debut single, 'Fearful' - Watch the video
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London-based 5-piece 404 Announce debut single, ‘Fearful’ – Watch the video

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Opening to a disorientating blend of discordant loops, guttural 808s and a confrontational hook, 404 have introduced themselves to the world with the snarling energy of debut single ‘Fearful’. A chilling statement of intent from […]

BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019
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BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Stone Cherry is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019. Black Stone Cherry has released six studio albums as well as three […]

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