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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
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          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
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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
          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
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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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        • 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

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Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ - Listen Now
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Reading quartet MELLOR release new single, ‘I Don’t Know Where You’re Sleeping Tonight’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

After finding their idyllic line-up, Reading quartet Mellor (Gary, Sam, Kris and Josh) have been relentlessly firing on all cylinders since 2016, ensuring their name and mesmerising live performance makes a mark on every Town […]

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Moonhead and the Music Machine By Andrew Rae

August 22, 2019 Michael Barron

Everyone knows or has one; a scatterbrain who would literally lose their head if it weren’t screwed on to their body. The reader through “Moonhead and the Music Machine” gets as close to finding out […]

Rock Music Merchandise
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Rock Music Merchandise

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

When it comes to the music industry and how money is generated, it goes without saying that merchandise sold by bands and their management is a lucrative business in recent times. Bands and musicians have […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline
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THE SHERLOCKS announce Reading & Leeds Festival slots as well as Neighbourhood Festival Headline

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Sherlocks announce that they will be playing sets at Reading (Friday) and Leeds (Saturday) Festival this year at 5 pm on the Festival Republic stage. They’ve also recently announced that they’ll be headlining Neighbourhood […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown's 'Sinking Into The Blue' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic Duo KRONO Remix Chantitown’s ‘Sinking Into The Blue’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter and producer Chantitown will release a remix of her single ‘Sinking into Blue’, courtesy of French producer KRONO, on 30th August. French producer KRONO have made some extraordinary waves since their inception. With […]

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Sweden Introduces Gaming License

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Sweden Introduces Gaming License. As of the start of 2019, Sweden has instituted new laws creating a legal, regulated gaming industry in the nation. With this change, Sweden joins Finland and Norway, which formerly monopolized […]

Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, 'Things In The Shadows' - Listen Now
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Warriors Of The Dystotheque feat Adam Leonard (Invaderband) unveil new single, ‘Things In The Shadows’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

Warriors of the Dystotheque are a truly modern band, existing individually across the globe and only meeting digitally to create music with a distinctly old school feel, the music grew from a love of lo-fi […]

SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020
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SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish tour dates for early 2020

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

In the wake of their return to the Number 1 slot on the Official Irish Albums Chart with a much-lauded sixth studio album, ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, SLIPKNOT have announced their UK & Irish […]

TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single 'Anymore' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: indie-rocker COLTON KAYSER unveils his new single ‘Anymore’ – Listen Now

August 22, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Anymore” from New Jersey singer-songwriter Colton Kayser. Colton grew up daydreaming in class and writing songs by the binder. As he grew, so did his work ethic, and he […]

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Jess Glynne + Nina Nesbitt & Lyra, CHSq 2019, Belfast

August 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Show’s like this are a treat, from beginning to end with an outstanding performance from the incredibly humble, down to earth LYRA who opened the night with a rich weave of humor, grace and style, […]

ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ - Listen Now
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ELBOW release ‘Empires’ from 8th studio album, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

‘Empires’, the new single from elbow’s forthcoming album ‘Giants of All Sizes’, is out now. Recorded at Clouds Hill Studio, Hamburg, the track bears all the hallmarks of the band’s time together in the intimate […]

RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, 'Talking in Instalments' on August 23rd 2019
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RING RING ROUGE return with their second album, ‘Talking in Instalments’ on August 23rd 2019

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Ring Ring Rouge will make their long-awaited return with the release of their second album, Talking in Instalments on August 23rd 2019. The Burnley band’s well-received debut album Head Full of Fog, saw Ring Ring […]

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”
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LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

LA-based scuzz rock 4-piece GOON have shared a new video for “CCLL”. Self-directed by Goon frontman/guitarist Kenny Becker, the music video accompanies one of the understated highlights of their debut album ‘Heaven Is Humming’ (out […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new live video for 'Don't Cling To Life'
Gigs

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new live video for ‘Don’t Cling To Life’

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s The Murder Capital have shared a new live video for their BBC 6 Music B-listed single “Don’t Cling To Life.” The video follows the release of their debut album “When I Have Fears” […]

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IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Madness + Ian Broudie & the Lightning Seeds @ Custom House Square, Belfast

August 21, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Camden Ska Legend’s Madness took to the stage in Belfast’s iconic Custom House Square last night with a sea of fez’s greeting them. Our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night.     […]

FEEDER release new video for single 'Blue Sky Blue' - Watch Now
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FEEDER release new video for single ‘Blue Sky Blue’ – Watch Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder entered the official UK charts last week with album ‘Tallulah’ at #4, a significant achievement for this Iconic British band, securing their highest album entry for 13 years and certifying their musical longevity. “The […]

KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, 'Airbnb' - Listen Now
Gigs

KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – the first to be taken from the pair’s collaborative project, ‘Green Diesel’, which is coming soon. Kojaque has additionally been confirmed to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Painted Smile’ from Brooklyn-based artist Stimmerman’s debut album, Goofballs, out later this year.  Quote from Eva Lawitts: “‘Painted Smile’ is the final track off of my forthcoming album, Goofballs, […]

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast 9
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast

August 20, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Foo Fighters played an amazing show at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast last night, August 19th 2019.  Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.                 […]

KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, 'No Home Record,' to be released October 11th 2
New Music

KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, ‘No Home Record,’ to be released October 11th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Today, multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon announced her first-ever solo album, No Home Record, to be released October 11th on Matador Records. The announcement of No Home Record follows the recent opening of Gordon’s solo exhibition […]

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