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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

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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: 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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Gigs

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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IDLEWILD share 'There's A Place For Everything' video & announce November tour!
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IDLEWILD share ‘There’s A Place For Everything’ video & announce November tour!

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following the critical acclaim of their eighth studio album Interview Music, out now via Empty Words, Idlewild have now released an unusual and playful video for their new single There’s a Place For Everything. Following […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
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SLEEPER release new video for ‘More Than I Do’ – Watch Now

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have released a video for ‘More Than I Do’. The track is taken from their new album ‘The Modern Age’, which is out now. The New album, ‘The Modern Age’, which was released on […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor 2
Gigs

SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast on November 7th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be made at […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019. Following on from their stunning single ‘Matthew’s Daughter’ Irish quintet Beoga are back again with […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever
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SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

On 4th October, BMG will release LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, an album that captures Simple Minds live on their most recent tour. Following the huge acclaim of 2018’s Walk Between Worlds album (“The […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for ‘This Is The Place’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent release of new single ‘This Is The Place’, today Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release the video for the track, directed by Dan Cadan and Jonathan Mowatt, who also directed the video […]

THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for 'Be Your Lover' - Watch Now
Gigs

THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for ‘Be Your Lover’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Modern Strangers today release the self-directed visual to accompany their track ‘Be Your Lover’. Speaking about the video they say, “Because this song has always been a highlight in our set, we wanted to […]

RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single 'Spaceman' - Watch Now
Gigs

RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Red House have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’.The Belfast-based band won The Goat’s Toe Battle of the Bands and the Oh Yeah Centre Clash of the New Breeds in 2018 to set […]

THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP
Gigs

THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The National announce the release of The National: I Am Easy To Find, Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre via Amazon Prime Video and The National: Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre EP via Amazon […]

MARK MORRISS releases 'The Beans' from new solo album 'Look Up' - Listen Now
New Music

MARK MORRISS releases ‘The Beans’ from new solo album ‘Look Up’ – Listen Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

‘The Beans’, is the second single to be taken from Mark Morriss’ fourth solo album ‘Look Up’, and is set for a digital release via independent record label Reckless Yes on 23 August 2019. With […]

Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single 'Covered In Dreams'
New Music

Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Deportees have unveiled the breathtakingly beautiful video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’. The track is taken from the award-winning Swedish band’s first full UK album release, All Future, which will be released on October […]

JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A
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JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A

August 17, 2019 XS Noize

James Atkin breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A, from his latest solo album Popcorn Storm. Here’s what James has to say about the creation of the track. “The inspiration for the […]

SERGE PIZZORNO reveals new track 'The Youngest Gary' - Listen Now
Gigs

SERGE PIZZORNO aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

With the release of his anticipated debut solo record, ‘The S.L.P.’, on 30th August Kasabian mastermind Serge Pizzorno aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’ today. The fourth track to be taken from ‘The S.L.P.’ […]

TRACK PREMIERE: margø - ‘Lovelost’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: margø – ‘Lovelost’ – Listen Now

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Lovelost’ from margø. Canadian-born margø has always been captivated by music and its ability to provide a common ground for people of all backgrounds. From an early age, […]

JOHNNY MARR releases new music video 'The Bright Parade' ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows
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JOHNNY MARR releases new music video ‘The Bright Parade’ ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of two sold-out homecoming shows at Manchester Albert Hall this September 4th and 5th to close a big summer season, Johnny Marr has revealed the official music video for new single, ‘The Bright Parade’. […]

PREMIERE: The Riptide Movement are back with their new single 'Something Special' - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: The Riptide Movement are back with their new single ‘Something Special’ – Listen Now

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Dublin four-piece The Riptide Movement are back with the release of their eagerly anticipated new single “Something Special” Having released ‘I’ll Be There’ to rave reviews in May accompanied by an equally impressive 2D live-action, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LZ7 - 'Forever Young' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: LZ7 – ‘Forever Young’ – Listen Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Forever Young’ from the chart-topping UK based electronic group LZ7. After a three year hiatus from their highly successful project, Aftershow that debuted at No.3 on the UK […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Shallow Waves - 'Dust' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Shallow Waves – ‘Dust’ – Listen Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Dust’ from Shallow Waves. It was in late 2017, Toronto’s Shallow Waves started to move away from its alternative/60s garage rock origins to refocus towards their current sonic […]

SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ - Watch Video
New Music

SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ – Watch Video

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Stylish and powerfully intense London outfit She Made Me Do It present their new single ‘Fun and Games’. A slamming, instant Electro Rock classic with heavy pop sensibilities. The sultry vocals of Shaheena Dax (Rachel […]

Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019
Gigs

Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019. Following a busy year for the band, which included two shows in Croke Park supporting […]

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