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

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          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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          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
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          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
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          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: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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          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

          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
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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

          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, 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 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 […]

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          Stephen Moore
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          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.” […]

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

          August 27, 2025

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Year: 2019

BRY Announces Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, Saturday 18th May 2019
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BRY Announces Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, Saturday 18th May 2019

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Bry is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday, May 18th 2019. Bry has a unique approach to life. Using social media as his vice, the young […]

BROS are coming ‘home’ to play O2 Academy Brixton Friday 5th July 2019
Gigs

BROS Announce Headline Show at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 27 June 2019

February 21, 2019 XS Noize

Matt & Luke Goss performed their comeback after nearly 30 years last year at two sold-out O2 London Arena shows. Before that, they had not played together since 77,000 packed into Wembley Stadium on 19 […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Greatest Hits Tour For 2019
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HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Greatest Hits Tour For 2019

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta […]

SUNDARA KARMA today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ from their forthcoming album 'Ulfilas’ Alphabet' - Watch Now
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SUNDARA KARMA today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ from their forthcoming album ‘Ulfilas’ Alphabet’ – Watch Now

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Sundara Karma today reveal ‘Little Smart Houses’ the latest offering from their forthcoming album Ulfilas’ Alphabet, released on Chess Club / RCA on 1st March. Combining a stuttering New Wave groove with the wry, observant […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
Gigs

SLEEPER Release New Single ‘The Sun Also Rises’ – Listen Now

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER release their brilliant new single ‘The Sun Also Rises’. Taken from their hotly anticipated new album ‘The Modern Age’, the track is available digitally now, with a limited edition coloured vinyl 7″ coming out […]

OUTPUT BELFAST- Ireland's Largest Music Industry Conference takes place in Belfast Tomorrow
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OUTPUT BELFAST- Ireland’s Largest Music Industry Conference takes place in Belfast Tomorrow

February 20, 2019 XS Noize

Output Belfast, the conferencing and showcasing event celebrating Northern Ireland’s artists and music industry takes place tomorrow, Thursday, February 21st 2019. Across Belfast’s Metropolitan Arts Centre and Oh Yeah Centre, around 75 national and international […]

THE STRANGLERS announce Belfast show for 2019
Interviews

INTERVIEW: The Stranglers’ Jean-Jacques Burnel talks ahead of ‘Back on the Tracks’ UK Tour

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicks off in Belfast on 28th February culminating in what is bound to be another rousing finale in Manchester on Saturday 30th March. During a hectic […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
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JOHNNY MARR Announces North American Spring Tour

February 19, 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 has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes […]

LIVE REVIEW: Nils Frahm – SEC Armadillo – 18th February 2019
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LIVE REVIEW: Nils Frahm – SEC Armadillo – 18th February 2019

February 19, 2019 Fionn Crossan

For most attending, myself included, tonight provided closure for those who planned to see Nils in the Royal Concert Hall in March last year, before a snowstorm shut down transport services across Scotland, forcing the […]

DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy's Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019
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DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy’s Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dick Valentine is best known as the singer of the band Electric Six. Fifteen years ago he dressed up like Abraham Lincoln for a music video about gay bars and that might be all you […]

Oasis... The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of 'Definitely Maybe'
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Oasis… The Real Story Launches in Sheffield, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of ‘Definitely Maybe’

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Sheffield’s O2 Academy will be the first to experience an evening with Iain Robertson and Tim Abbot. The band’s former Tour Manager and Head of Security, and the former Managing Director of their label Creation […]

LEWIS CAPALDI announces his eagerly awaited debut album, 'Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent' - out May 17th
Gigs

LEWIS CAPALDI announces his eagerly awaited debut album, ‘Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent’ – out May 17th

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing his unbelievable start to 2019, Lewis Capaldi has today announced his eagerly awaited debut album Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent – out May 17th on Virgin EMI. To mark the news, tickets have […]

FEET embark on their first UK and Irish headline tour later this month - Listen to New Single, ‘English Weather’
Gigs

FEET embark on their first UK and Irish headline tour later this month – Listen to New Single, ‘English Weather’

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their new single ‘English Weather’, FEET will embark on their first UK and Irish headline line tour later this month, taking their hugely entertaining live show on the road for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Killing Cartisano - ‘Hysterical Ladies’ (Live Room Session’ special version) - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Killing Cartisano – ‘Hysterical Ladies’ (Live Room Session’ special version) – Watch Now

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

On 22 February 2019 Killing Cartisano releases a special live version of ‘Hysterical Ladies’ from her new album ‘KC Vol. 1’. The track follows hot on the heels of ‘The Drunk Man’ ‘Let Me Go’ […]

Manchester's 'FROM CARBON' release anthemic single, 'Petty Tom' - Listen Now
New Music

Manchester’s ‘FROM CARBON’ release anthemic single, ‘Petty Tom’ – Listen Now

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

From Carbon are an Indie band from Manchester, England. Formed 5 years ago, the band have developed a creative sound and a great live reputation. They released their debut album ‘Wealth’ in 2014 to critical […]

YOKO ONO Announces the Reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March 1
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YOKO ONO Announces the Reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today, on her 86th birthday, Yoko Ono announces the reissue of ‘Unfinished Music No. 3: Wedding Album’, out 22nd March. The latest of her series of musical outputs with Chimera Music and Secretly Canadian, Yoko’s […]

POZI Announce Debut Album, Tour Dates + Share Lead Single 'Watching You Suffer'
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POZI Announce Debut Album, Tour Dates + Share Lead Single ‘Watching You Suffer’

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

New London post-punk band POZI have released details of debut album PZ1, released 5th April 2019 through Prah Recordings. Lead single and album opener “Watching You Suffer” – a short sharp shock at 1 min […]

LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Ulster Hall Show, Friday 22nd November
Gigs

LEWIS CAPALDI Announces Headline Belfast Ulster Hall Show, Friday 22nd November

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has today announced his biggest headline Belfast show to date at the Ulster Hall on Friday 22nd November 2019. Lewis’s new track Someone You Loved, from the Breach EP, is his […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec
Gigs

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer - 'Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer – ‘Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer’ – Watch Now

February 18, 2019 XS Noize

On April 5th Cowboy Flying Saucer (CFS) are to release their second album, Travel Lodge’, on their own Sparrowhawk Records imprint. The follow up their 2017 eponymous debut LP, the album tells the tale of […]

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