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          Belfast City Council and Snow Water will be showcasing a magical programme of free live Christmas music events every weekend until 21st December 2025, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. 20 days […]

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          Cat Laughs Comedy Festival Set to Roar Into Belfast & Derry in September 2026

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          Following the success of this year’s events, The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival, Ireland’s longest-running and best-loved comedy event, is back in Belfast & Derry in September 2026 with over top 30 comedians performing. Kilkenny’s iconic […]

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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

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          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          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 […]

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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: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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
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          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

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          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 […]

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          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

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          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: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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TAME IMPALA Announce Major North American Tour
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TAME IMPALA Announce Major North American Tour

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) will release his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush on February 14 (Interscope), and today he announces a full North American tour in support of the album. The tour kicks off […]

BROCKHAMPTON announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020
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BROCKHAMPTON announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

American rap collective BROCKHAMPTON are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Tuesday, May 26th 2020. The European tour announcement follows the boyband’s standout set at Tyler, The Creator’s 8th […]

WHITE LIES headline Stand Up To Cancer at Union Chapel on 11th February 2020 1
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WHITE LIES headline Stand Up To Cancer at Union Chapel on 11th February 2020

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following an incredible show in January 2019, which saw this year’s breakout star Lewis Capaldi amongst a plethora of incredible musical talent taking to the stage, White Lies are today announced to headline Stand Up […]

DURAN DURAN announce outdoor performance at St Anne’s Park, Dublin on Sunday 7th June 2020 1
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DURAN DURAN announce outdoor performance at St Anne’s Park, Dublin on Sunday 7th June 2020

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced their highly anticipated return to Ireland with an outdoor performance at St Anne’s Park, Dublin on Sunday 7th June 2020, in support of the release of their next studio album. British […]

CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years
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CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

To the surprise and delight of longtime loyal fans, Crowded House announced today that they will tour Europe this summer. The tour will visit some of Europe’s most iconic venues along with featured performances at […]

LIAM GALLAGHER announces his biggest Belfast show to date at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 19th 2020
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LIAM GALLAGHER announces his biggest Belfast show to date at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 19th 2020

December 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following his two SOLD OUT Dublin 3 Arena shows, Liam Gallagher has announced his biggest ever Belfast show to date at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 19th 2020 Liam Gallagher’s eagerly anticipated second album […]

LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th 2020
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LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th 2020

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Longitude returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th 2020. The first round of acts are as follows. Kendrick Lamar will headline the Friday night of Longitude. Indisputably the […]

SAM LEE releases a new single, ‘The Moon Shines Bright’ featuring ELIZABETH FRASER
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SAM LEE releases a new single, ‘The Moon Shines Bright’ featuring ELIZABETH FRASER

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Lee today releases a new single, ‘The Moon Shines Bright’, featuring a rare guest appearance from renowned vocalist Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins). It is the second track to emerge from Mercury Prize-nominee Lee’s forthcoming […]

HINDS announce a UK and European tour for 2020
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HINDS announce a UK and European tour for 2020

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Earlier this week, Hinds – Amber Grimbergen, Ana Perrote, Carlotta Cosials and Ade Martin – announced their return with ‘ Riding Solo ’, a raucously energising first bite from a forthcoming third album. Watch the […]

THE STRANGLERS announce a headline show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday May 30th 2020
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THE STRANGLERS announce a headline show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday May 30th 2020

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock legends The Stranglers are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Telegraph Building, Belfast with special guests on Saturday, May 30th 2020. With a career spanning four decades, The Stranglers are […]

FEET Share New Single ‘Vegetarian Christmas’ - Watch Now
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FEET Share New Single ‘Vegetarian Christmas’ – Watch Now

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of their very own Clapped Records Christmas Party later this month, FEET are feeling the festive cheer and are today releasing a new single titled ‘Vegetarian Christmas’, a jangly ode to […]

AEROSMITH announce dates for their 2020 European Tour
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AEROSMITH announce dates for their 2020 European Tour

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Today Four-time GRAMMY ® -winning band Aerosmith have announced dates for their 2020 European Tour, beginning on Saturday, 13 June in Milan, Italy at the iDays Festival before continuing on throughout the rest of Europe, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Paul Lynch - 'Friends First, Lovers Second'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Paul Lynch – ‘Friends First, Lovers Second’

December 6, 2019 XS Noize

Following radio buzz and media support for his previous singles earlier this year, genre-mashing London singer-songwriter Paul Lynch is back today with another new track – the dramatic and sweeping Friends First, Lovers Second. The […]

SEATBELTS drop video to 'BLACK SPRING' produced by EDWYN COLLINS
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SEATBELTS drop video to ‘BLACK SPRING’ produced by EDWYN COLLINS

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Written earlier this year, and recorded in the Scottish Highlands and produced by the king of indie – Edwyn Collins – ‘Black Spring’ is the band’s first single to be released since ‘Spanish Songs’ from […]

BILLIE EILISH makes directional debut with official music video for 'xanny' - Watch Now
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BILLIE EILISH makes directional debut with official music video for ‘xanny’ – Watch Now

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Six-time Grammy Award® nominee Billie Eilish has made her directorial debut with the official music video for ‘xanny.’ Billie revealed today: “I’m very excited to share my directorial debut. Visuals are so important to me, […]

Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN releases near-nine minute song & short film under EOB moniker
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Radiohead’s ED O’BRIEN releases near-nine minute song & short film under EOB moniker

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Following the non-LP teaser “Santa Teresa”—hailed as “beautifully ambient” by NPR—Ed O’Brien of Radiohead has unveiled the first impression of his debut album under the moniker of EOB. Written by O’Brien, “Brasil” is a near […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Paul Vickers & The Leg - 'X-Mas In The Jungle'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Paul Vickers & The Leg – ‘X-Mas In The Jungle’

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Paul Vickers & The Leg release their new album ‘Jump’ on 6 December, the album will coincide with the release of their very own Christmas single, ‘X-Mas In The Jungle’ also on 6 December. At […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Killing Eve Seasons 1 & 2 - Original Series Soundtrack
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Killing Eve Seasons 1 & 2 – Original Series Soundtrack

December 5, 2019 Lee Campbell

David Holmes spearheads this collective effort to brilliantly capture the essence of the award-winning ‘Killing Eve’ series in these dual-release soundtracks. The menace and playful brutality of the female lead character is just pouring out […]

Top names from the music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘OUTPUT BELFAST’ on Thursday 13 February 2020
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Top names from the music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘OUTPUT BELFAST’ on Thursday 13 February 2020

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ on Thursday 13 February 2020. Organised by Belfast City Council, the conference will include panel discussions, […]

INTERVIEW: Editors' Ed Lay on Best-Of Album 'Black Gold' 1
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EDITORS release Black Gold (Zamilska Remix) – Listen Now

December 5, 2019 XS Noize

Polish experimental producer Zamilska provides a raw and metallic remix of Editors ‘Black Gold’ on Play It Again Sam. Respected for her difficult to categorise productions that join the dots between techno, noise and electronica, […]

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