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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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, […]

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        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          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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ALT-J announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 25th May 2022
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ALT-J announce headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Wednesday 25th May 2022

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Mercury Prize-winning, chart-topping band alt-J have shared their heartfelt new track “Get Better”, the second glimpse into their forthcoming album The Dream, set for release on February 11, 2022, via Infectious Music/BMG. The band have […]

PIXIES announce ‘Live In Brixton’ box set 1
New Music

PIXIES announce ‘Live In Brixton’ box set

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

When Pixies halted an eleven-year hiatus by announcing a series of shows at the iconic Brixton Academy in 2004, excitement reached a fever pitch. Four nights soon sold out, each of which would be packed […]

CHLOE MORIONDO announces headline show at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on  Tuesday 1st March 2022
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CHLOE MORIONDO announces headline show at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Tuesday 1st March 2022

November 3, 2021 XS Noize

US singer-songwriter Chloe Moriondo is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Tuesday 1st March 2022, In celebration of the release of her major-label debut, Blood Bunny. The 13-track […]

FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of greatest hits album and share brand new track 'Billy Goodbye' 1
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FRANZ FERDINAND announce details of greatest hits album and share brand new track ‘Billy Goodbye’

November 2, 2021 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand have announced details of Hits To The Head, a 20-track greatest hits collection showcasing the world-conquering success of the band’s career to date. Released on Friday, March 11th 2022 on Domino, Hits To […]

INTERVIEW: Texas-based nu-metal/rock outfit COLDWARDS discuss their debut single 'Say Something'
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Texas-based nu-metal/rock outfit COLDWARDS discuss their debut single ‘Say Something’

November 2, 2021 Randall Radic

A few days ago, Houston, Texas-based nu-metal/rock outfit ColdWards introduced their debut single/music video, “Say Something,” via Wake Up! Music Rocks. The song offers an appetizer for their upcoming debut album, Bloodwork, released in 2022. […]

SPIRITUALIZED announce 'Everything Was Beautiful' LP - Watch video for lead single 'Always Together With You' 2
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SPIRITUALIZED announce ‘Everything Was Beautiful’ LP – Watch video for lead single ‘Always Together With You’

November 2, 2021 XS Noize

Following this year’s acclaimed reissue of their classic first four albums, Spiritualized today announce news of their new studio album, Everything Was Beautiful, due for release 25 February 2022 via Bella Union. To mark the […]

South London collective, ARCHIVE announce new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ - Hear new single ‘Shouting Within’
New Music

South London collective, ARCHIVE announce new album ‘Call To Arms & Angels’ – Hear new single ‘Shouting Within’

November 2, 2021 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, announce ‘Call To Arms & Angels’, their brand new album set for release on 8 April 2022 and the album’s second single, ‘Shouting Within’, which is accompanied by a […]

MACHINE HEAD & AMON AMARTH announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 13th September 2022 1
Gigs

MACHINE HEAD & AMON AMARTH announce 3Arena, Dublin show on 13th September 2022

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

Prepare for the most monumental metal tour of 2022!! Two of the world’s most revered heavy bands, Bay Area metal icons MACHINE HEAD and Sweden’s Viking metal overlords AMON AMARTH are teaming up for the […]

RADIOHEAD share the video for new single 'Follow Me Around'
New Music

RADIOHEAD share the video for new single ‘Follow Me Around’

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead have today revealed their previously unreleased song Follow Me Around ​​and its accompanying video, directed by Us (The Rolling Stones, Harry Styles, Hozier) and featuring Guy Pearce (‘Memento’, ‘L.A. Confidential’, ‘Mare of Easttown’). Follow […]

MARIA WILMAN shares video for debut single ‘Plan B’ - Watch Now
Gigs

MARIA WILMAN shares video for debut single ‘Plan B’ – Watch Now

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

Maria Wilman is a musical force to be reckoned with. Her journey to becoming the artist she is today is not a typical one and saw her begin studying the world of ballet, drama and […]

STARSAILOR announce a 20th-anniversary Deluxe Edition version of their debut album, Love Is Here
Gigs

STARSAILOR announce a 20th-anniversary Deluxe Edition version of their debut album, Love Is Here

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

Starsailor are set to release a 20th-Anniversary Deluxe Edition version of their debut album, Love Is Here, on 10 December. The new edition of the classic debut is available to pre-order now. Originally released in […]

INTERVIEW: Ginger Wildheart - “Good lyrics always come from bad times” 2
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: Ginger Wildheart – “Good lyrics always come from bad times”

November 1, 2021 Dan Volohov

In the interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Ginger Wildheart to discuss his newest album, “21 Century Love Songs”, the secrets of a great show, DIY and punk-rock, Ginger’s love of country […]

THE ENEMY announce 2022 reunion tour 1
Gigs

THE ENEMY announce 2022 reunion tour

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

In 2007, The Enemy emerged from their working-class roots in Coventry to become one of the biggest new bands around. Their debut album ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’ went straight to #1 and […]

THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022 1
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

The Stranglers rescheduled European tour in autumn 2022 has been extended with 3 dates across the Irish Sea added now added. These shows will be their first visit since 2019. The tour calls at Limerick […]

The King of Belfast - Celebrating the Life of Ronnie Purvis at the American Bar, Belfast, 27th November 1
Gigs

The King of Belfast – Celebrating the Life of Ronnie Purvis at the American Bar, Belfast, 27th November

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

Ronnie Purvis was an inspirer, an encourager and a fierce supporter of unsigned music and musicians. More than all of that, Ronnie was a friend. With his distinctive silver ponytail, he was most animated bouncing […]

BOOK REVIEW: Decades: Joy Division + New Order By John Aizlewood
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Decades: Joy Division + New Order By John Aizlewood

October 31, 2021 Michael Barron

The beginning of Decades: Joy Division + New Order started 45 years ago on 4th June 1976. The venue is the Lesser Free Trade Hall, and the bands playing are the Buzzcocks and the Sex […]

SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’
New Music

SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

A regular #1 artist on Beatport, Sammy Porter’s singles such as ‘Talking Like Friends’ and ‘Let Your Love’ have taken him to over 50 million career streams, 5 million video views and 2500 plays on […]

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single 'Peace' - Listen Now
New Music

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single ‘Peace’ – Listen Now

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Glasgow, Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX have released their self-written holiday song, “Peace,”. Part of Atlantic Records’ yearly holiday compilation, the track describes finding peace in this crazy world.  The duo’s label-debut single, […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: R.E.M. – New Adventures in Hi-Fi

October 30, 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. Brand new re-release of Georgia’s most famous […]

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022 1
Gigs

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

The UK’s & Ireland’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announced an extensive 2022 tour as their sensational return to music continues. Tickets for the spectacular The Wild Dreams Tour go on […]

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