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        • 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 […]

          Parov Stelar
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          Parov Stelar Announces New Album ‘Artifact’ Out November 14th

          September 5, 2025

          Parov Stelar is known for his unmistakable sound. Since the early 2000s, he has been blending jazz and swing with breakbeats, house, and electronic music. Songs like ‘All Night’ and ‘Booty Swing’ became worldwide hits, […]

          OASIS
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          Oasis release ‘Wonderwall (Live From Dublin, 16 August 2025)’ today

          September 4, 2025

          Last week the Oasis Live ‘25 Tour finally hit the United States, landing in Chicago to a wave of acclaim and adoration from fans and media alike as Rolling Stone magazine confirmed, “Oasis finally conquer America at first U.S. […]

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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 […]

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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: 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, […]

  • Gigs
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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
          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
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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
          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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        • 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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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IN FOCUS: Lewis Capaldi @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Lewis Capaldi @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 23, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s a cold November’s night with the rain beating down and the wind ready to cut you in two, but with one of the hottest act’s of 2019 about to take the stage in front […]

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT return to Belfast's Ulster Hall on Sat 11th April
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PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT return to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on Sat 11th April

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their fourth studio album ​‘Manchester Calling’​, ​Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott have announced an Irish tour. ​Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott ​will play Galway’s Leisureland on April 9th 2020, Dublin’s 3Arena […]

PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Burning the Heather' single package feat: Bernard Butler
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PET SHOP BOYS announce ‘Burning the Heather’ single package feat: Bernard Butler

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today announced the single package for their current single, ‘Burning the heather (radio edit)’. The single, which features Bernard Butler on guitar will be out on December 13th on digital services and on […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Laura Oakes - ‘Welcome to the Family’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Laura Oakes – ‘Welcome to the Family’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Staying true to yourself has always been at the key of Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Laura Oakes’ journey. Growing up in a household of music fanatics, having conversations in three-part harmony was often considered the norm. It’s […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Baskervilles - ‘Throwing Shade’
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Baskervilles – ‘Throwing Shade’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Blend the syncopated grind of 8-bit guitar with raw energy and deliciously gravely vocals and you’ve got British rock outfit The Baskervilles. Serving up their own breed of hard-hitting rock with their new single ‘Throwing […]

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track - 'Ball and Chain' 2
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THE WHO release new single ‘I Don’t Wanna Get Wise’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

The Who has today released the third track from their critically acclaimed album ‘WHO’ released on 6th December. The new song ‘ I DON’T WANNA GET WISE’ is described by Pete Townshend thus ‘I wrote […]

U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ - Listen Now
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U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

To mark U2’s first-ever visit to India, Island Records today announced the release of a new track titled ‘Ahimsa’ from U2 and legendary composer A.R. Rahman. Available to stream now on all platforms.  ‘Ahimsa’ – the Sanskrit word for non-violence – celebrates the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Sunday Shift - ‘Where The People Go’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Sunday Shift – ‘Where The People Go’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

‘Where The People Go’ is the first single from the forthcoming ‘Home’ E.P. by The Sunday Shift. The Home E.P. is scheduled for release on all digital platforms on the 22/11/2019. The Sunday Shift are […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gekkoh - 'Divided Image'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gekkoh – ‘Divided Image’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Divided Image is taken from the forthcoming DOT E.P. by Gekkoh. London based musician and producer Gekkoh is interested in capturing the hypnotic and sublime through adventurous and spectral explorations of sound. Following the release […]

NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)
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NEON WALTZ release a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle)

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their forthcoming headline tour in December, Neon Waltz releases a brand new track – All In Good Time (Live At Freswick Castle). The track is taken from the forthcoming EP to be released […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Emma Stevens - ‘Atoms’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Emma Stevens – ‘Atoms’

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

Newcomer Emma Stevens strengthens her brand of emotive, positive driven pop with ‘Atoms’, taking listeners on a personal, introspective journey coupled with silky harmonies and rousing lyrics. Emma’s latest single “ATOMS” brings a refreshing glimmer […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay - Everyday Life
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay – Everyday Life

November 22, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

Clocking in at a shade under 53 minutes, the eighth studio album from Coldplay subverts expectations of typical double album excess and marks a sharp left turn for a band who have again embraced their […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for 'Narcissus' - Watch Now
Gigs

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares video for ‘Narcissus’ – Watch Now

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Now well and truly established as her own creative-director, Róisín Murphy has blessed us with another incredible, self-directed video. For her brand new, string-drenched, hard-driven disco epic “ Narcissus”, Murphy channels the mood at the […]

GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December
New Music

GORILLAZ announce new feature documentary film GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS in cinemas on 16 December

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Gorillaz today announce a brand new feature documentary film titled GORILLAZ: REJECT FALSE ICONS, directed by Denholm Hewlett and available in cinemas worldwide for one night only on 16 December. Released in partnership with Gorillaz […]

CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Looking Down On Me’ - Watch Now
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CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Looking Down On Me’ – Watch Now

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Singer /Songwriter Conor Marcus from County Down wrote his first song when he was nine. He won the Forestside/Cool FM Young Singer/Songwriter of the year competition aged 12. His first EP “Maybe Sometime Soon” was […]

INTERVIEW with Derry based Americana, folk artist REEVAH 2
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INTERVIEW with Derry based Americana, folk artist REEVAH

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Derry based Americana, folk artist Reevah (AKA Aoife Boyle) released her new single ‘Older Now’ on October 4th the first track taken from ‘A Different Light’ EP, due for release on April 24th 2020. Mark […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Gypsy Circus - A Place To Stay
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TRACK PREMIERE: Gypsy Circus – A Place To Stay

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Gypsy Circus continues to showcase diversity and richness to their songwriting as they release the heartfelt new single, A Place To Stay. Ranging from high the octane alt.rock of Holy Lights and Shadows, to the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson - 'Down The Tracks'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson – ‘Down The Tracks’

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio acclaim for his albums and singles and over 5 million Spotify streams, singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson is back with an upbeat and catchy new single today. Down The Tracks rolls by in […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’, starring acclaimed British actor Stephen Graham (‘The Irishman, ‘Gangs of New York’, ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’) alongside fellow […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
Gigs

COLDPLAY has released two more songs from their upcoming album, Everyday Life – Listen Now

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today released two more songs, Daddy and Champion Of The World, from their upcoming album, Everyday Life, which is out on Friday. Daddy is accompanied by a stunning animated video, created by Aardman […]

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