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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
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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, […]

  • 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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SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize 1
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SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize returned to the Ulster Hall last night for a live showcase of some of the best music artists we have to offer. The event, which was organised by the Oh Yeah […]

TRACK PREMIERE: London based singer-songwriter FERGUS shares new single ‘More Than I Deserve’
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TRACK PREMIERE: London based singer-songwriter FERGUS shares new single ‘More Than I Deserve’

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

London based singer-songwriter FERGUS releases his new single ‘More Than I Deserve’ on November 19th. Released via Goldun Egg Records and co-produced by FERGUS and Jake Gosling. ‘More Than I Deserve’ follows previous singles ‘All […]

FATHERSON announce new album 'Normal Fears' - Hear first single 'Normal People' 2
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FATHERSON announce new album ‘Normal Fears’ – Hear first single ‘Normal People’

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

Fatherson are back, but not as you know them. Today, the Glaswegian three-piece have announced details of “Normal Fears”, their first album in three years. The album is a lush lesson in letting go. Gorgeous, […]

GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022
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GARTH BROOKS will play Croke Park, Dublin on 9th & 10th September 2022

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

In 2004 when Garth Brooks announced he was stepping away from music to spend more time with his children, he famously told the crowd at his final concert at the Spirt Center in the US […]

External factors that could sway the Roulette wheel in your favour
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External factors that could sway the Roulette wheel in your favour

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

A Roulette wheel is designed to produce completely random results, however looking for biased wheels in casinos, as well as taking into consideration some other external factors, could help you boost your winning chances in […]

TOM MORELLO releases new single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
New Music

TOM MORELLO announces surprise new album ‘The Atlas Underground Flood’ – Released on December 3rd

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following the October release of his critically acclaimed album, The Atlas Underground Fire, rock ‘n’ roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello surprised fans today with the announcement of his latest project, a sister […]

INTERVIEW: Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH on the 20th-anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here 1
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INTERVIEW: Starsailor frontman JAMES WALSH on the 20th-anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #58 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Starsailor frontman James Walsh to discuss the 20th-Anniversary of their debut album, Love Is Here, songwriting and the best way to […]

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ – Hear first single ‘The Liar’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After blazing a trail with 2020s critically acclaimed Good Luck Seeker, The Waterboys waste no time in delivering again with the announcement of their brand new record All Souls Hill – out April 22nd 2022 […]

BEAR'S DEN return with new single 'All That You Are'
New Music

BEAR’S DEN return with new single ‘All That You Are’

November 17, 2021 XS Noize

After taking a short hiatus throughout most of 2021, Bear’s Den are now back to break their silence as they reemerge with the outstanding offering ‘All That You Are.’ Speaking about the new release, the […]

BIG THIEF announce new album 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You' - Out 11th February 2022 1
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BIG THIEF announce new album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’ – Out 11th February 2022

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Big Thief announces their new album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, out 11th February 2022, and share a new single, ‘Time Escaping’.  Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You is a […]

IST IST release their second album 'The Art Of Lying' on 26th November
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IST IST release their second album ‘The Art Of Lying’ on 26th November

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

IST IST release their second album The Art Of Lying via Kind Violence Records on 26th November. The Art of Lying is an emotional progression from the indie, physical and vinyl chart success of debut […]

THE ANTLERS surprise release "Losing Light" EP, featuring four reimagined songs from "Green To Gold" 1
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THE ANTLERS surprise release “Losing Light” EP, featuring four reimagined songs from “Green To Gold”

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Earlier this year The Antlers – aka Peter Silberman and Michael Lerner – released their first album in seven years titled Green to Gold, a bucolic record which Pitchfork described as “a post-rock orchestra playing […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces live winter special
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BAT FOR LASHES announces live winter special

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

This Christmastime! Bat For Lashes will be bringing Yule tidings with a sparkling winter special! A live performance film pre-recorded by Natasha and featuring old Hollywood sets, original costumes, special guests and Christmas covers, as well […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS announce new album 'See Through You' - Watch video for first single 'Let’s See Each Other'
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A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS announce new album ‘See Through You’ – Watch video for first single ‘Let’s See Each Other’

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

A Place To Bury Strangers announces the release of their sixth album ‘See Through You’ on 4th February 2022. It’s not just a return to form for the band, but also a return to their […]

Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
Gigs

Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

The Prize is an annual recognition of new and outstanding musical talent from Northern Ireland. This year the event returns to the Ulster Hall after a hugely challenging time for music. The evening will mark […]

THE WOMBATS unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’
Gigs

THE WOMBATS unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Today indie heroes The Wombats unveil their new single ‘Everything I Love Is Going To Die’; an upbeat homage to living to the fullest while we still can. Premiering as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record […]

Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour
Gigs

Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Due to huge public demand, Britain’s best-loved rockers STATUS QUO are extending their ‘Out Out Quoing’ UK & Eire Spring Tour in 2022 and will now undertake an additional run of 6 high profile Christmas […]

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby 2
New Music

U2 announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of their seminal album Achtung Baby

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

Island Records, Interscope and UMe today announce the 30th Anniversary Edition release of U2’s seminal album Achtung Baby, which will see a special Standard and Deluxe vinyl release on 19th November, ahead of a 50-track […]

RAG'N'BONE MAN releases his powerful new single 'Fall In Love Again' - Watch the live from London's Jazz Cafe video
Gigs

RAG’N’BONE MAN releases his powerful new single ‘Fall In Love Again’ – Watch the live from London’s Jazz Cafe video

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

With his critically-praised and chart-topping second album ‘Life By Misadventure’ still holding as one of the standout records of 2021, Rag’n’Bone Man has now returned to deliver his powerful new single ‘Fall In Love Again’. […]

ENNIO MORRICONE - THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION - 2022 TOUR Announced for 3ARENA, Dublin 1
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ENNIO MORRICONE – THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION – 2022 TOUR Announced for 3ARENA, Dublin

November 15, 2021 XS Noize

ENNIO MORRICONE – THE OFFICIAL CONCERT CELEBRATION, will be a unique, large scale arena production, curated by Ennio Morricone and conducted by his son, Andrea Morricone. The program will include iconic film scenes and never […]

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