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          Richard Ashcroft
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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
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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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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
          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 […]

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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

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

          June 12, 2025

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

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

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Month: March 2019

FEEDER announce new album 'Tallulah' to be released on August 9th - Listen to first single 'Fear Of Flying' 1
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FEEDER announce new album ‘Tallulah’ to be released on August 9th – Listen to first single ‘Fear Of Flying’

March 27, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder are in the midst of a resurgence, having scored consecutive Top 10 albums with 2016’s ‘All Bright Electric’ and the 2017 ‘Best Of’. That renewed power continues with their tenth studio album ‘Tallulah’, which […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Slaves - 'Bugs'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Slaves – ‘Bugs’

March 27, 2019 Ben P Scott

Slaves have released a video for their storming new single ‘Bugs’. Unmistakably British punk, the sort that spits in your face as soon as it hits your ears. This is exactly the sort of thing […]

PREMIERE: Danish synth kings SPARKLING contemplate inner life in 'Fractions' video - Watch Now 1
Video Premiere

PREMIERE: Danish synth kings SPARKLING contemplate inner life in ‘Fractions’ video – Watch Now

March 27, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video from Danish underground kings Sparkling for their recent darkly toned electro single ‘Fractions’. Sparkling’s synth player Jens Christian Madsen explains: “As the song is about embracing getting […]

BETH DITTO reunites with Gossip for UK/EU Anniversary Tour
Gigs

BETH DITTO reunites with Gossip for UK/EU Anniversary Tour

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough record and cult album ‘Music For Men’, Gossip are reuniting for a special UK/European tour. The shows will bring the band together on stage for the […]

Seattle based artist and producer SYML announces UK and European headline tour
Gigs

Seattle based artist and producer SYML announces UK and European headline tour

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Having recently announced his self-titled debut album, set for release on May 3rd, Seattle based artist and producer SYML (aka Brian Fennell) today announces an extensive UK and European tour. Kicking off in June 2019 and […]

LITTLE COMETS Return With New Single - 'American Tuna' - Listen Now
New Music

LITTLE COMETS Return With New Single – ‘American Tuna’ – Listen Now

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

After the considered din of ‘The Sneeze’, Little Comets quickly return to usher in April with a song of optimism and necessary detachment – ‘American Tuna’. An uplifting carnival of sound loosely based on nomadic […]

ROY ORBISON & BUDDY HOLLY:  ‘The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour’ Comes to Belfast Waterfront 2
Gigs

ROY ORBISON & BUDDY HOLLY: ‘The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour’ Comes to Belfast Waterfront

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Roy Orbison is back to amaze audiences with his unique voice and live performance once again. After the success of last year’s pioneering holographic In Dreams: Roy Orbison in Concert tour, Base Hologram the leading developer of […]

INTERVIEW: Irish four piece KEYWEST talk ahead of their show at The Limelight 1, Belfast 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Irish four piece KEYWEST talk ahead of their show at The Limelight 1, Belfast

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four piece rock/pop band Keywest play a headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1 in support of their latest album, ’True North’ which was released in March last year. […]

Gang of Four
Gigs

GANG OF FOUR release a brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ on 26th March – Listen Now

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four release a brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ on 26th March 2019. A standout cut from their forthcoming new album ‘Happy Now’ (19 April), ‘Change The Locks’ is a […]

LISA HANNIGAN & s t a r g a z e share ‘Bookmark’ taken from her forthcoming album, Live In Dublin
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LISA HANNIGAN & s t a r g a z e share ‘Bookmark’ taken from her forthcoming album, Live In Dublin

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan today releases ‘Bookmark’, a brand new single is taken from her forthcoming album, Live In Dublin. A spellbinding collaboration with composer André de Ridder and his s t a r g […]

Track Of The Day: Squid - 'Houseplants'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Squid – ‘Houseplants’

March 26, 2019 Ben P Scott

One of THE bands to watch in 2019, with this addictive hit of frantically rhythmic post-punk creating much anticipation and excitement for what is to come from this fascinating musical unit. Squid are a five-piece […]

MACHINE HEAD Announce 25th Anniversary Belfast Show at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Thursday November 7th
Gigs

MACHINE HEAD Announce 25th Anniversary Belfast Show at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Thursday November 7th

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

US Metal Titans MACHINE HEAD are pleased to announce a 25 Year Anniversary show for the band’s classic debut, ‘Burn My Eyes’ at The Telegraph Building on Thursday, November 07th 2019. The dates kick off […]

KEANE Announce New album + Summer Festival Dates
Gigs

KEANE Announce New album + Summer Festival Dates

March 26, 2019 XS Noize

Keane, one of Britain’s best and most beloved bands, are currently putting the finishing touches to a brand new studio album, their first since ‘Strangeland’ in 2012, set for release later this year. A stunning […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
Gigs

WATCH Catfish and the Bottlemen perform Longshot from their forthcoming album, The Balance, on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Arena-filling four-piece, Catfish and the Bottlemen interrupted the opening leg of an extensive, 23-date USA and Canada tour to perform for late night US talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! The first single from their forthcoming album, The Balance (out Fri 26 April […]

Dublin Gets Set For Love Sensation 1
Gigs

Dublin Gets Set For Love Sensation

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

A brand new shining beacon in the Irish festival scene launched today. Love Sensation brought to you by the team behind Mother, will pop its festival cherry this August 17th & 18th 2019 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, […]

INTERVIEW: Irish indie pop three-piece TRUE TIDES talk ahead of Belfast show 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Irish indie pop three-piece TRUE TIDES talk ahead of Belfast show

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are playing a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. Formed in 2017, True Tides is the intrepid pop project of Cian, Conor and Eoghan MacSweeny, three […]

BLOC PARTY Performing 'Silent Alarm' In Full For Select U.S. Dates
Gigs

BLOC PARTY Performing ‘Silent Alarm’ In Full For Select U.S. Dates

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Fifteen years on from the release of their seminal, dance-punk single “Banquet,” Bloc Party are thrilled to announce they will be playing select shows in America performing their beloved, milestone debut album, Silent Alarm, from start to finish.  A […]

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces rare series of intimate UK solo shows for summer 2019
Gigs

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces rare series of intimate UK solo shows for summer 2019

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Kelly Jones – frontman and creative force of Stereophonics for over 22 years – will be heading out on a solo tour around the UK in June & July 2019 for only the third time […]

EDITORS Announce the release of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day 2019 1
New Music

EDITORS Announce the release of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day 2019

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Editors today announce the release of The Blanck Mass Sessions for Record Store Day 2019. An electronica-infused alternative version of their acclaimed top 10 album Violence, The Blank Mass Sessions cast the songs in a […]

IL DIVO Announce Fully Seated Show at 3ARENA, Dublin this June 1
Gigs

IL DIVO Announce Fully Seated Show at 3ARENA, Dublin this June

March 25, 2019 XS Noize

Il Divo has announced a fully seated show at Dublin’s 3Arena on 17 June 2019. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9 am. IL DIVO celebrates their 15th Anniversary with their TIMELESS tour. The […]

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