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          Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

          February 23, 2026

          One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

          Gene
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          Gene Announce Roundhouse Dates Following Sold-Out Comeback Shows

          February 23, 2026

          Indie-rock stars Gene have announced they will play two dates at The Roundhouse in London in October 2026. After a 21-year hiatus, Gene returned last year to perform three comeback shows that all sold-out within […]

          Sex Pistols
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          Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

          February 23, 2026

          A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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
          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: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Johannes Eckerström Commands Rock City as Avatar Unleash Theatrical Mayhem

          February 21, 2026

          Swedish heavy metal visionaries Avatar transformed Nottingham’s Rock City into a dark theatrical spectacle on February 17th — delivering one of the most visually captivating and musically explosive shows the venue has seen in recent […]

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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
          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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        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          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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        • Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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. […]

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TRACK PREMIERE: Donna Lewis Teams up with David Baron on Kate Bush cover 'Running Up That Hill’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Donna Lewis Teams up with David Baron on Kate Bush cover ‘Running Up That Hill’

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Platinum award-winning Welsh songstress Donna Lewis and producer, arranger, mixer and engineer David Baron have teamed up again on ‘Running Up That Hill (Deal With God)’ their own rendition of the original by Kate Bush […]

LIAM GALLAGHER Announces 3ARENA, DUBLIN Show, SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER + Shares New Track, The River 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER unveils the video for new single, ‘One Of Us’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Today Liam Gallagher looks back at his past with his brothers as he unveils the video for ‘One of Us’ the latest track to be released from his upcoming second album ‘Why Me? Why Not’. […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track, 'No Return' - Listen Now
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CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track, ‘No Return’ – Listen Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track, No Return. Originally written by Ray Davies, the track first appeared on The Kinks’ 1967 album Something Else by The Kinks. Chrissie’s version of the song is […]

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED release their new album 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' on 25th October
Gigs

BRIX & THE EXTRICATED release their new album ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ on 25th October

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated will release their new album “Super Blood Wolf Moon” on 25th October on Grit Over Glamour Records. They embark on a UK tour from 26th October – details below. Honouring the […]

Liverpool's ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, 'Dreamers' - Watch Now
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Liverpool’s ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, ‘Dreamers’ – Watch Now

August 28, 2019 XS Noize

Currently enjoying support from 6 Music for his ‘Dreamers’ single, Ali Horn has been globetrotting. In late June, Ali was part of a UNESCO cultural exchange between Liverpool, world city of music, and Ulyanovsk, Russia, […]

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour 2
Gigs

Visage co-founder RUSTY EGAN joins MIDGE URE & BAND ELECTRONICA on The 1980 tour

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

As previously announced, Midge Ure is heading out later this year on ‘The 1980 Tour’, celebrating his time with Visage and Ultravox. Accompanied by Band Electronica, Midge will be performing the album Vienna in its […]

Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single 'Propaganda' - Listen Now
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Liverpool punks VILE ASSEMBLY announce ferocious new single ‘Propaganda’ – Listen Now

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Propaganda’ is Vile Assembly at their most vitriolic, attacking a political system that protects the elite whilst providing an illusion of democratic choice. A system that relies upon a comatose population enthralled by the latest […]

Kitt Philippa announces debut album 'Human' out October 11th 2
Gigs

Kitt Philippa announces debut album ‘Human’ out October 11th

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Armagh native, Kitt Philippa today announces the release of their debut album ‘Human’ on October 11th through Paragon Records. Picking up from the release of their stunning four-track EP ‘You’ – that was released earlier […]

INTERVIEW: Alex Johnson of Petty Youth - "We’re a balls to the wall smorgasbord of caustic dandyism" 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Alex Johnson of Petty Youth – “We’re a balls to the wall smorgasbord of caustic dandyism”

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Petty Youth are set to headline the first XS Noize/Tin Man Heart gig collaboration on September 5th in McHugh’s Basement, Belfast. The trio has built a loyal following over several years through their distinctive sound, […]

BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019
Gigs

BANG BANG ROMEO announce headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

Doncaster’s Bang Bang Romeo are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Speakeasy on Tuesday 29th October 2019. Fronted by vocal powerhouse Stars Walker and featuring Ross Cameron (guitars) and Richard Gartland (drums) […]

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

OASIS release ‘Fade Away’ lyric video to tie in with the 25th anniversary of Definitely Maybe

August 27, 2019 XS Noize

With two days to go before the 25th anniversary of the release of Oasis’ seminal debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’, a brand new eye-catching lyric video is unveiled for ‘Fade Away’, the B side to single […]

THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND
Gigs

THE FAIM share HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

THE FAIM have shared HUMANS, the first single from their forthcoming debut album, STATE OF MIND, which will be released on 13 September via BMG. The track was produced with Patrick Morrisey [Weezer, Pharrell] and […]

GREAT GRANDPA announce new album "Four of Arrows" out October 25th 2
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GREAT GRANDPA announce new album “Four of Arrows” out October 25th

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

In the Wildwood Tarot deck, the ‘Four of Arrows’ is adorned with a painting of man face down on the ground. The titular arrows surround him, sticking straight up from the ground but never making […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eda Green - 'I Hate Me Too' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eda Green – ‘I Hate Me Too’ – Watch Now

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘I Hate Me Too’ from Eda Green. Produced by Chris Rosa of Flying Boy Entertainment with the music video directed by acclaimed director Ra Dreyfus, “I […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release Dense & Pika remix of new single ‘THIS IS THE PLACE’

August 26, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release ‘This Is The Place’, a brand new EP of music on September 27th. The title track from the EP is available now with a brand new remix by Dense […]

Dublin's BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, 'Consumer' - Watch Now
New Music

Dublin’s BLUSHING BOY unveil video for debut track, ‘Consumer’ – Watch Now

August 25, 2019 XS Noize

Blushing Boy are five friends from Dublin who came together last year around the songwriting of frontwoman Ella Naseeb. Pairing elements of post-punk with her sultry vocals, they aim to make music that is both […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleater Kinney - The Center Won't Hold
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleater Kinney – The Center Won’t Hold

August 25, 2019 Lori Gava

Sleater-Kinney has over their twenty-five-year career become one of the essential Alternative bands of the early 2000s. Theirs has always been a fearless voice offering compelling social commentary and righteous punk-inspired sonics. Their latest release […]

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast 14
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: The Coronas + Tom Odell and Roe @ CHSq 2019, Custom House Square, Belfast

August 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

With another Emotional Rollercoaster of a Gig under it’s belt, CHSq took the crowd on quite the journey last night with Local Lass, ROE hitting us with song’s that reached out to those in the […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020
Gigs

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020

August 23, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes announce their biggest UK headline shows to date for 2020 in Manchester, Glasgow and London’s iconic Alexandra Palace on Saturday, 15 February. They’ll start the decade off with a career-defining moment […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-folk troubadour GALLERY 47 unveils video for new single 'Choices'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-folk troubadour GALLERY 47 unveils video for new single ‘Choices’

August 23, 2019 XS Noize

Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Choices’ from Gallery 47. Gallery 47 originally formed ten years ago as a six-piece band in Loughborough. Once the band went their separate ways, Jack decided […]

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