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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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// 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
        • 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
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Ian Brown - Ripples
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ian Brown – Ripples

February 1, 2019 Ben P Scott

Since the high profile reunion of The Stone Roses in 2011, it’s been all too easy to forget how long it’s been since Ian Brown’s last solo album. Nearly ten years on from 2009’s My […]

The Stranglers present the Star Inn, with prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award 1
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The Stranglers present the Star Inn, with prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary British band The Stranglers have today presented a 400-year-old local pub in Surrey, the Star Inn, with the prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award. The accolade is given to those live music venues across […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share ‘Punch Back’ from new live LP - Watch Now
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A Place To Bury Strangers share new track ‘Chrome Shadow’ – Watch Video

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

For over a decade Brooklyn’s A Place To Bury Strangers have been dealing in pure sonic destruction. Famously lauded as the loudest band in NYC, their thunderous noise-rock has seen them pick up a cult […]

Paris Youth Foundation Announce New Single 'Look What You Started' + Headline Liverpool Show
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Paris Youth Foundation Announce New Single ‘Look What You Started’ + Headline Liverpool Show

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Enigmatic Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation returns with a new single next month. ‘Look What You Started’ will be released on Feb 8th. The track is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘The Nights Are For […]

Cage the Elephant Announce ‘Social Cues’, Their Fifth Studio Album Out April 19th
New Music

Cage the Elephant Announce ‘Social Cues’, Their Fifth Studio Album Out April 19th

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Cage The Elephant have announced the release of their fifth studio album, Social Cues, out April 19th via Columbia Records. Produced by John Hill (Santigold, Florence + The Machine, Portugal. The Man, tUnE-yArDs), the album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Roman Harris - The Smell of Heather
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Roman Harris – The Smell of Heather

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the new video of The Smell Of Heather by Roman Harris. Influenced by Indie, Folk and R&B, Roman’s sound is heartfelt, soulful and very soft on the ear. […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
Gigs

Mercury Prize nominated Scottish multi-instrumentalist C DUNCAN announces spring 2019 UK tour

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29th, C Duncan’s highly anticipated third album ‘Health’ sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

Interpol Release New Single, ‘Fine Mess’ - Listen Now
Gigs

Interpol Release New Single, ‘Fine Mess’ – Listen Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Interpol commence 2019 with new single ‘Fine Mess’, ‘Fine Mess’ continues the invigorated creative spirit of 2018’s triumphant Top Ten album Marauder, presenting Interpol at their more urgent and essential – with Paul Banks’ feverish vocals […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ - Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ – Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Frostbite, the brand new single by Danish artist MALMØ, is out on 1 st February 2019 via Integrity Records. The track and accompanying video comprise Part I of a 4-track EP, The Inevitable End, a […]

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single 'I'll Be You, Be Me' - Watch Now
Gigs

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Glen Hansard has revealed the video for lead single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ from ‘This Wild Willing’, his fourth full-length album and a collection of songs that follows a different path, one where […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester

January 30, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner played an amazing show with Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie at the Victoria Warehouse Manchester. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images […]

REVIEW: UZ - The Rebirth (Remixes)
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REVIEW: UZ – The Rebirth (Remixes)

January 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Released via UZ’s own trap label Quality Goods Records is “The Rebirth” LP (Remixes). The producer, DJ and taste-maker delivered the original version back in the summer of last year, and now it sounds completely […]

Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson
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Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Ltd.  Announce an exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and the acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter Jackson. The new film will be based around 55 hours of never-released […]

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1
Gigs

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1. Bear’s Den announced their third studio album, ‘ So that you might hear […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
Gigs

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start - The Rise The Fall And Breaking State 2
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INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start – The Rise The Fall And Breaking State

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her momentous […]

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre

January 29, 2019 Helen Russell

Snow Patrol came to Bournemouth on a winter Sunday night as part of the second leg of their Wildness European tour. The International Centre was packed out early to see support from Roe a talented […]

JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’
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Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’ – Watch Now

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’. The album version of the track was already completely different from Nic Cester’s past projects & this remix […]

BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson 2
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson

January 29, 2019 Michael Barron

In All Summer Long, music and summer are the main themes, but neither Woodstock or Bryan Adams or “69” find a home here. The latter may well be omitted because this graphic novel is aimed […]

Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ 1
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Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’, filmed at London’s Royal Opera House during a sold-out run last summer. The iconic duo’s acclaimed production, […]

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