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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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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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INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Irish producer Bantum about his ‘New Leaf’ EP

June 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Cork-base Irish producer Bantum, aka Ruairi Lynch, recently released his brand-new EP, New Leaf, following on the heels of last year’s popular singles, including “Gully,” “Tower,” and “NGLA” with Loah. Blending electronic elements with funky […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Flying On The Ground’ ahead of this week's Best Of album release 1
New Music

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Flying On The Ground’ ahead of this week’s Best Of album release

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today unveiled ‘Flying On The Ground’, the second new song to be taken from forthcoming album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’. Marrying irresistible melodies with Motown-esque […]

LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022 1
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LEWIS WATSON announces a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Oxfordshire born singer-songwriter Lewis Watson is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday 23rd April 2022. His most recent album ‘the love that you want’ was released in May […]

BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album - Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021
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BAT FOR LASHES releases first live album – Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes, Livestream at Home. Los Angeles, 2021 has been released today, Monday, June 7th, 2021. In the first live ‘Bat For Lashes’ album, Natasha plays an emotional and intimate stripped back set recorded […]

ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022
Gigs

ROYAL BLOOD announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 5th April 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

As well as going straight to #1 in the UK, Royal Blood’s current album ‘Typhoons’ has made a major impact across Europe. It topped the charts in Ireland while also achieving Top 10 positions in […]

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022
Gigs

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 am via www.ticketmaster.ie The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, has announced […]

COWGIRL share the video for new single 'Better With You' - Watch Now!
Gigs

COWGIRL share the video for new single ‘Better With You’ – Watch Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Having released over a dozen individual tracks within the last couple of years; Cowgirl are excited to finally release their début, self-titled album. The album will be released on the 3rd of Sept by Safe […]

CHET FAKER unveils the video for his new single ‘Feel Good’ - Watch Now!
New Music

CHET FAKER unveils the video for his new single ‘Feel Good’ – Watch Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Melbourne-raised, New York-based producer, songwriter and artist, Nick Murphy unveils the latest single from his Chet Faker project; ‘Feel Good’ taken from the forthcoming album, Hotel Surrender, out July 16 via Detail Records/BMG. Released alongside […]

NICK WILSON shares new single ‘Yours To Take’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

NICK WILSON shares new single ‘Yours To Take’ – Listen Now!

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Nick Wilson’s latest single ‘Say Something’ picked up a vast array of international New Music Friday playlists, as he added to a phenomenal tally of 100 million+ career streams to date – all before he’s even released his debut album. That achievement […]

CODY FROST shares live video for new single ‘(I should) take better care’
New Music

CODY FROST shares live video for new single ‘(I should) take better care’

June 5, 2021 XS Noize

Possessing a unique blend of being raw, real and remarkable, Cody Frost stands out in a sea of aspiring talent. After making a domestic impact with her debut ‘verbal warnings’, her second single ‘HIGH/BYE’ added […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Czarface & MF DOOM - Super What?
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Czarface & MF DOOM – Super What?

June 4, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Czarface & MF DOOM brand new album […]

ASH to perform debut album 1977 in full at exclusive online show on June 5th
Gigs

ASH to perform debut album 1977 in full at exclusive online show on June 5th

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Ash have confirmed that they will be playing their beloved debut album 1977 in full during a very special online show set for Saturday, June 5th. Released on Infections in 1996, the band’s platinum-selling UK […]

GARY KEMP releases new single 'Too Much' from his forthcoming album, 'INSOLO'
New Music

GARY KEMP releases new single ‘Too Much’ from his forthcoming album, ‘INSOLO’

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

TOO MUCH is the second single to be taken from INSOLO the second solo album by Spandau Ballet songwriter and Saucerful Of Secrets guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Gary Kemp. TOO MUCH, featuring Queen’s Roger Taylor […]

TOM MORELLO & THE BLOODY BEETROOTS announce a collaborative new project - The Catastrophists EP 1
New Music

TOM MORELLO & THE BLOODY BEETROOTS announce a collaborative new project – The Catastrophists EP

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the incendiary rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour Tom Morello and the punk-fueled electronic artist The Bloody Beetroots announce a collaborative new project, The Catastrophists EP, to be released on June 18th. The 7-track EP […]

DENNIS LLOYD releases new single 'The Way' - co-produced by Kygo
New Music

DENNIS LLOYD releases new single ‘The Way’ – co-produced by Kygo

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum international artist Dennis Lloyd releases the lead single off his forthcoming debut album, “The Way.” The soon-to-be summer smash was a collaboration between Lloyd and Kygo, who is co-producer on the track. “The Way” […]

SPECTOR announce new album 'Now Or Whenever' - Hear first single  'Catch You On The Way Back In' 1
Gigs

SPECTOR announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 6th November 2021

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

UK Rock band Spector are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 06th November 2021. Spector started performing together in 2011. They have released the albums ‘Enjoy It While It Lasts’ […]

PODCAST #42: Saul Davies, Guitarist With James on their 16th album 'All The Colours of You'
Featured Interview

PODCAST #42: Saul Davies, Guitarist With James on their 16th album ‘All The Colours of You’

June 4, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #42 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with James multi-instrumentalist Saul Davies to talk about their 16th studio album ‘All The Colours of You’. All the Colours of You, the […]

TOM ODELL releases the video for his new single “lose you again” shot in Wembley stadium
Gigs

TOM ODELL releases the video for his new single “lose you again” shot in Wembley stadium

June 3, 2021 XS Noize

Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter, plus platinum-selling, chart-topping artist Tom Odell releases the official video shot in Wembley stadium for his new single “lose you again” on Columbia Records on June 3rd. After a […]

Top Reasons to Listen to Music
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Top Reasons to Listen to Music

June 3, 2021 XS Noize

Time and again it has been proven that music has a profound effect on the brain. Not only does it boost mental well-being but is equally beneficial for an individual’s health. Today, when around 400 […]

DES ROCS announces worldwide livestream event
Gigs

DES ROCS announces worldwide livestream event

June 3, 2021 XS Noize

Today, the NYC-native Des Rocs announces a worldwide livestream event in addition to his debut headline North American tour – Des Rocs Alive. The full band concert will take place on June 17 at 9 […]

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