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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

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

          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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

          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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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Month: August 2019

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019 1
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HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019

August 31, 2019 XS Noize

Following his headline performance last night at Electric Picnic, Hozier will bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019. Special guest will be Freya Ridings, who has just released her debut album. Hozier is currently on a sold-out tour […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bat for Lashes - Lost Girls
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bat for Lashes – Lost Girls

August 31, 2019 Lori Gava

On September 6th Songstress Natasha Khan, better known by the moniker Bat for Lashes, releases her fifth studio album, “Lost Girls”. The album is the follow up to her evocative 2016 release “The Bride”. Her […]

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases new solo track ‘Voyager’
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Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH releases new solo track ‘Voyager’

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed producer and songwriter PAUL EPWORTH today releases the first track from a brand new upcoming project to be released via Columbia Records. ‘Voyager’ draws on Epworth’s love of house and cosmic disco, influenced by […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Victoria’s Flight - ‘Last Days Of Summer' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Victoria’s Flight – ‘Last Days Of Summer’ – Listen Now

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Last Days Of Summer’ from Victoria’s Flight. Victoria’s Flight consists of childhood friends Craig Harkness and Matt Robertson. They have established a loyal and growing fanbase in their […]

TAYLOR SWIFT surpasses 1 million albums in China in first week
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TAYLOR SWIFT surpasses 1 million albums in China in first week

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Global superstar Taylor Swift, a ten-time GRAMMY winner, singer, songwriter, musician and producer, set a new record for an international artist in China with the release of her multi-platinum album Lover. Already Lover has become […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Blinker The Star - 'Sweet Nothing' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Blinker The Star – ‘Sweet Nothing’ – Listen Now

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Sweet Nothing’ from Blinker the Star. Blinker the Star began as a lo-fi, one-man studio band (Jordon Zadorozny) turned slightly left of centre rock 3 piece, releasing two […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single ‘Trouble Every Day’ – Listen Now

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun announce brand new single ‘Trouble Every Day’ released on Skeleton Key Records […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Nashville Trio LOCKELAND Share Rich New Single, 'Drive' Ahead of UK Tour Dates
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TRACK PREMIERE: Nashville Trio LOCKELAND Share Rich New Single, ‘Drive’ Ahead of UK Tour Dates

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

New US country trio Lockeland (Michael Boris, Kyndon Oakes and Mark Vikingstad), are set to release their sophomore single ‘Drive’, ahead of their UK appearances at The Long Road and Millport Festival this summer. Penned […]

808 State Announce New EP and Manchester Micro-Rave In-Store
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808 State Announce New EP and Manchester Micro-Rave In-Store

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their seventh studio album on October 11th, 808 State unveils their Subsequent Granada Report EP: a four-track release that explores glitchy, paranoia-ridden electro, breaks-laden techno and forward-thinking rave, all imbued […]

JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour
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JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Following the news that his sixth studio album, ‘Once Upon A Mind’, will be released on October 25th via Atlantic Records, James Blunt today announces a major 2020 UK and European tour including a must-see […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Reworked tour for Dublin & Belfast
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SNOW PATROL Announce Reworked tour for Dublin & Belfast

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Snow Patrol confirm their Reworked tour for Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on 26 November 2019 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 28 November 2019. On this tour, Snow Patrol will play re-imagined versions of tracks from […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Pop 4-piece LOWER LOVEDAY return with ‘Chains’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Pop 4-piece LOWER LOVEDAY return with ‘Chains’

August 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noise is pleased to premiere ‘Chains’ from Lower Loveday. Having already played BBC Introducing stages, supported the likes of Only The Poets and APRE, and received airplay on BBC 6 Music, Indie Pop […]

Hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID release new single 'Match Bet' - Listen Now
Gigs

Hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID release new single ‘Match Bet’ – Listen Now

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

The hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon Squid are back with ‘Match Bet’, the second single from their forthcoming EP called ‘Town Centre’ which is being released digitally on 6 September and 15th November on vinyl via […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dantevilles - 'Soundscape' from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dantevilles – ‘Soundscape’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Listen Now

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Soundscape’ from Dantevilles new EP ‘Welcome to the Theatre’. 2019 has seen Dantevilles complete a successful U.K tour with DHP, Huw Stephens championing their latest 2 singles on […]

JAMES BLUNT goes back to basics with new album 'Once Upon A Mind' out October 25th 1
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JAMES BLUNT goes back to basics with new album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ out October 25th

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

After flirting with electronica on his last album, James Blunt returns to what he does best on new album ‘Once Upon A Mind’, writing classic songs that touch both the heart and the head. The […]

OASIS' to release two limited edition vinyl formats of 'Definitely Maybe' to celebrate its 25th anniversary 1
New Music

‘Listen Up’ OASIS podcast launched as seminal debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ turns 25

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe, ‘Listen Up’ is brand new podcast series offering an eye-witness account of the remarkable events leading up to and following the release of Oasis’ iconic debut album. The […]

PUSHA T Releases New Single "COMING HOME" feat. MS. LAURYN HILL
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PUSHA T Releases New Single “COMING HOME” feat. MS. LAURYN HILL

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-nominated recording artist, activist and entrepreneur, Pusha T, released his latest single “Coming Home” featuring Ms Lauryn Hill and produced by Kanye West and Mike Dean. Released via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings, the track […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX announce new album 'Cry' due 25 October and UK tour for spring 2020 1
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX announce new album ‘Cry’ due 25 October and UK tour for spring 2020

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

Cigarettes After Sex will return with their anticipated second album Cry on October 25 th via Partisan Records. Recorded during night time sessions in a mansion on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the album is […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Leeds alt-rockers KOYO unleash new alt-rock single, 'Circles' & announce UK tour dates
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Leeds alt-rockers KOYO unleash new alt-rock single, ‘Circles’ & announce UK tour dates

August 29, 2019 XS Noize

After a festival-slaying start to the summer that built on press acclaim and national radio airplay for their Spring single Before, Leeds alt-rockers KOYO is back today with their immediate, grungy new track Circles. With Circles streamlining their expansive […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Diesel Park West - 'Golden Mile' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Diesel Park West – ‘Golden Mile’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Golden Mile’ from Diesel Park West. There are bands that go the distance. And then there is Diesel Park West. In a tale of Homeric […]

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