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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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// 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
          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 […]

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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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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        • Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, 'Inside the Rose' - Watch Video
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THESE NEW PURITANS reveal details of fourth studio album, ‘Inside the Rose’ – Watch Video

February 24, 2019 XS Noize

THESE NEW PURITANS have revealed details of their fourth studio album, INSIDE THE ROSE, set for release on 22 March 2019. Brutal and beautiful, INSIDE THE ROSE arrives six years after the critically acclaimed FIELD […]

LIVE REVIEW: Fairport Convention - Union Chapel, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Fairport Convention – Union Chapel, London

February 24, 2019 Michael Barron

Fairport Convention have had much disruption and turbulence since they began in 1967. Despite only having released one single (which didn’t even make the top 20) and only one top 10 album; Fairport Convention have […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce 2019 headline tour
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: She Drew The Gun – Mono Bar, Glasgow

February 23, 2019 Fionn Crossan

Liverpudlian outfit She Drew The Gun brought their unique punk-influenced psych-pop to Mono Bar in Glasgow, the third date on their completely sold out UK tour in support of their masterfully assertive second album, ‘Revolution […]

Liverpool's WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ - Listen Now
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Liverpool’s WIDE EYED BOY unveil new single ‘See The Light’ – Listen Now

February 23, 2019 XS Noize

One part German, one part Australian and two parts British, but formed and based in Liverpool, Wide Eyed Boy formed at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institue For Performing Arts [LIPA]. 2018 was spent grabbing international attention, […]

See LOVE ACTUALLY Live Concert with full Orchestra, 5th December 2019  Belfast Waterfront 1
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See LOVE ACTUALLY Live Concert with full Orchestra, 5th December 2019 Belfast Waterfront

February 23, 2019 XS Noize

Love Actually, the seasonal romcom that has become a revelation and synonymous for so many with the festive period will tour to Ireland and the UK this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods - Eton Alive
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sleaford Mods – Eton Alive

February 22, 2019 Lori Gava

On February 22 Sleaford Mods releases their fifth album, “Eton Alive” and once again the daring duo fearlessly call out the ridiculous contradictions of our age. As ever frontman Jason Williamson provides timely commentary on […]

JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track 'Armatopia,' - Watch Video
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JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track ‘Armatopia,’ – Watch Video

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award is sharing a video for a brand new song, ” […]

Introducing REN and his new single 'Blue Hounds', released on 22nd March - Listen Now
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Introducing REN and his new single ‘Blue Hounds’, released on 22nd March – Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

REN: Now based in Newcastle after studying music in London and set to release his new single ‘Blue Hounds’ – a follow up to debut E.P ‘A Calling From The Shore’, which received over 650K […]

ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, 'Fast Times'- Listen Now
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ALBERT HAMMOND JR Shares New Song, ‘Fast Times’- Listen Now

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his upcoming tour dates, Albert Hammond Jr has shared a new song, “Fast Times”. Speaking about the song, Hammond Jr says, “Explore the chaos. Be present without judgment and remind yourself you’ll forget […]

Mötley Crüe Announce 'The Dirt Soundtrack' from upcoming Netflix film
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Mötley Crüe Announce ‘The Dirt Soundtrack’ from upcoming Netflix film

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

The world’s most notorious rock band, Mötley Crüe announces the release of The Dirt Soundtrack that accompanies the upcoming Netflix Film The Dirt, based on the New York Times best-selling 2001 autobiography by Mötley Crüe […]

MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle 1
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MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have announced a huge Summer night out in Dublin at Malahide Castle on Friday 14th June. The support acts feature Norway’s enchanting AURORA, and local talent Dermot Kennedy and Wild Youth. Tickets […]

DAVID GRAY Announces Headline Belfast show @ The WATERFRONT HALL, 2nd April 2019 1
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DAVID GRAY today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

David Gray today releases ‘If 8 Were 9’, the latest new track to arrive ahead of his forthcoming album Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / […]

KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th 1
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KATE BUSH Releases ‘THE OTHER SIDES’, A Four CD Collection of Rare Tracks, on March 8th

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Kate Bush releases a special 4 CD collection ‘The Other Sides’ on March 8, available to pre-order from today, Feb 22. ‘The Other Sides’ is the final physical instalment of the definitive catalogue remastering project […]

BOOK REVIEW: Kiss: Greatest Hits, Volume 5
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Kiss: Greatest Hits, Volume 5

February 21, 2019 Michael Barron

Kiss has released five volumes of their greatest hits, not of music, but graphic novels. Kiss has appeared in comics and graphic novels for over forty years. Their first comic book appearance was in issue […]

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date
Gigs

SIGRID Announces her biggest headline UK tour to date

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today Sigrid announces her biggest headline tour to date commencing in November 2019, performing at London’s Eventim Apollo and 3Arena in Dublin, alongside huge regional venues. The Norwegian pop star is set to release her […]

TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 - Listen to track
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TITO MONTANA to release Why Not Me? EP 19 April 2019 – Listen to track

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

From his debut release in 2014, when the premiere of ‘Miracle’, produced by Just Blaze appeared on MTV and BET Jams, receiving numerous positive reviews from several renowned sites (The Source, The Hype Magazine, Revolt […]

ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten - Listen to 'Twenty Years'
Gigs

ANDY BELL of Erasure, releases his third solo album as alter-ego Torsten – Listen to ‘Twenty Years’

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Torsten In Queereteria is the third solo album by Andy Bell (Erasure) performing as alter-ego Torsten, a semi-immortal polysexual who is destined to love many, lose many and be haunted by bittersweet memories, due to […]

STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, 'Just One Lifetime' - Watch Now
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STING & SHAGGY Launch new video for their single, ‘Just One Lifetime’ – Watch Now

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Taken from their GRAMMY-Award-winning UK Top Ten hit album, 44/876, Sting & Shaggy have today launched a new video for their single, “Just One Lifetime, helmed by acclaimed director Joseph Khan (credits include U2, Taylor […]

EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows
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EX:RE Announces Spring headline shows

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Elena Tonra from Daughter has announced details of three intimate shows she will play under her solo moniker, Ex: Re. Joining Tonra on stage will be Fabian Prynn, Josephine Stephenson and Jethro Fox, with the […]

LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st
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LÉON Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album on March 1st

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

With over 250 million career streams following early tracks such as ‘Tired Of Talking’ and ‘Think About You’, a renowned performance on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ and widespread critical acclaim, LÉON is […]

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