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          Billy Ocean Announces Belfast and Derry Shows for September

          February 13, 2026

          One of the biggest recording stars Britain has ever produced, Billy Ocean is pleased to announce two very special shows at the Millennium Forum on September 13th and Waterfront Hall on September 14th with special […]

          Super Furry Animals
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          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

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          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

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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: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace

          February 13, 2026

          The most incendiary force in modern deathcore, Lorna Shore, stormed the iconic Alexandra Palace for a night that felt less like a gig and more like a statement. Completing the bill were genre heavyweights Humanity’s […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

        • 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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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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
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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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        • Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
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          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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UK House producer DJ TCTS teams with Japanese artist CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE for new single 'Rich Girl'
New Music

UK House producer DJ TCTS teams with Japanese artist CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE for new single ‘Rich Girl’

November 25, 2021 XS Noize

While international multi-genre collaborations are commonplace, the union between the influential UK producer / DJ TCTS and the enigmatic Japanese artist CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE stands out as being utterly unique. When else have two artists […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Disco Dicks - Undercover Lover
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Disco Dicks – Undercover Lover

November 25, 2021 XS Noize

Meet analogue dance-duo Disco Dicks. Blending danceable ingredients with guitars and funky elements, the musical pair have a knack for creating irresistible cosmic soundscapes. If Daft Punk were to have a love child with Royal […]

DONOVAN WOODS shares new single 'I Hope You Change Your Mind' 1
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DONOVAN WOODS shares new single ‘I Hope You Change Your Mind’

November 24, 2021 XS Noize

The JUNO Award-winning songwriter Donovan Woods added to his 220 million career streams and 1.5 million monthly listeners with two recent singles, ‘Here In Chicago’ and ‘IOWA’, a collaboration with Aoife O’Donovan. Now Woods shares […]

INTERVIEW with Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah 1
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INTERVIEW with Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah

November 24, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah recently released her brand new EP ‘Begin, Again’ along with single ‘nights’ The final instalment to come from the collection of songs that Reevah recorded in The Beekeepers residence in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Toigo – We’ve Got Tonight To Leave Me Broken & Another Shade Of Blue
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Toigo – We’ve Got Tonight To Leave Me Broken & Another Shade Of Blue

November 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Vancouver singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Toigo, aka Zachary Toigo, unveils the double music video, “We’ve Got Tonight To Leave Me Broken” and “Another Shade Of Blue.” Talking about his unique music, Toigo shares, “I view the […]

GHOST announce their biggest UK & European tour to date
Gigs

GHOST announce their biggest UK & European tour to date

November 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, as clouds obscure the sun and bad omens abound, GHOST rise again with their biggest UK & European tour to date. Through April & May 2022, the Grammy Award-winners will once more plume the […]

Let’s take a look at the 1win app India review 1
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Let’s take a look at the 1win app India review

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Description: Everything you wanted to know about the 1win app can be found in this article. All the most relevant information about installing the application and its features, you will find in our 1win app […]

JAMES announce they will be releasing THE CAMPFIRE EP on 19 November - Watch the video for 'Miss America'
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JAMES reveal the video for MAGIC BUS from their recently released THE CAMPFIRE EP

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES have revealed the video for MAGIC BUS from their recently released THE CAMPFIRE EP. Filmed and recorded at Broughton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales earlier this year, the EP features unique and intimate versions […]

BLOC PARTY announce sixth studio album 'Alpha Games' due April 29 2022 - Hear first single 'Traps' 1
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BLOC PARTY announce sixth studio album ‘Alpha Games’ due April 29 2022 – Hear first single ‘Traps’

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Bloc Party have announced details of their forthcoming sixth studio album Alpha Games, due April 29 2022 via Infectious / BMG. Alpha Games is the band’s first studio album since 2016’s Hymns. Alongside the […]

IN FOCUS// The Charlatans at The Limelight, Belfast 22 Nov 2022 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Charlatans at The Limelight, Belfast 22 Nov 2022

November 23, 2021 Bernie McAllister

The Charlatans kick-started their delayed 30th-anniversary tour at Belfast’s legendary Limelight venue with support from Aoife Nessa Frances. Frontman Tim Burgess had the ‘always up for it’ Belfast crowd in the palm of his hand […]

THE SLOW SHOW release their new song 'Anybody Else Inside' from their new album, STILL LIFE - out February 4th, 2022 1
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THE SLOW SHOW release their new song ‘Anybody Else Inside’ from their new album, STILL LIFE – out February 4th, 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) – out on 4th February. The four-piece who first formed in […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single 'The Best Mistakes' - taken from 'Charmed Life - The Best of The Divine Comedy' out Feb 4th 1
Gigs

THE DIVINE COMEDY release new single ‘The Best Mistakes’ – taken from ‘Charmed Life – The Best of The Divine Comedy’ out Feb 4th

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Having completed his third full decade as a recording artist and announcing the treasure trove that is ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ out February 4th 2022 – Neil Hannon today drops […]

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV 'An Evening With' headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022
Gigs

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV ‘An Evening With’ headline show announced for Limelight 1, Belfast on Feb 26TH 2022

November 23, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy-nominated US singer-songwriter and musician, Gregory Alan Isakov is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th February 2022. Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-folk […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks - World I Understand
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Sherlocks – World I Understand

November 22, 2021 Randall Radic

British indie/alt-rock outfit The Sherlocks release their third album, World I Understand, which displays a different lineup than their first two albums. In 2020, The Sherlocks were finishing their U.K. tour and about to leave […]

INTERVIEW with pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot
Interviews

INTERVIEW with pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot

November 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Pop singer-songwriter Hello Lightfoot, aka Jessica Louise Dye, released her solo debut single/music video, “Twenty-Seven,” not long ago. As the frontwoman for surf-pop band High Waisted, she’s known for not only her vocal talent but […]

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ - Hear first single ‘Snail I’
New Music

Norwegian-Irish artist TARA NOME DOYLE announces new album ‘Værmin’ – Hear first single ‘Snail I’

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Following up the release of her highly-praised 2020 debut album ‘Alchemy’, Tara Nome Doyle is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Snail I’, taken from her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Værmin’ (pronounced Vermin). […]

Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022 1
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Melodic rapper AMINÉ announces headline show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022

November 22, 2021 XS Noize

Melodic rapper Aminé, who recently released TWOPOINTFIVE, has announced “The Best Tour Ever,” which comes to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday 16th September 2022. He first gained notability for his commercial debut single, “Caroline”, which […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell - Another Thought
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Arthur Russell – Another Thought

November 20, 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. The recent reissue of the enigmatic NYC […]

EDDIE VEDDER announces new album 'Earthling' - Hear new single ‘The Haves’
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EDDIE VEDDER announces new album ‘Earthling’ – Hear new single ‘The Haves’

November 19, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Eddie Vedder announces the release date for his highly anticipated new album Earthling available on February 11th via Seattle Surf/Republic Records. In addition, today he has released the second song from the upcoming album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union - Monster
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Veer Union – Monster

November 19, 2021 Randall Radic

Canadian metal outfit The Veer Union introduces their music video, “Monster,” an industrial-strength cover of the pop song from Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes. Formed in 2004 by frontman Crispin Earl, in 2008, The Veer […]

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