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        • Florence Road
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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 […]

        • 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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SOUND DIPLOMACY Launch Northern Ireland Music Industry Survey
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SOUND DIPLOMACY Launch Northern Ireland Music Industry Survey

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Sound Diplomacy is thrilled to announce its work with Belfast City Council to develop a comprehensive Music Strategy and Recovery Plan. You can read more about the project at www.sounddiplomacy.com/belfast Belfast is a city with […]

SISTER PSYCHOSIS release video for new single 'Into Your Memory'
New Music

SISTER PSYCHOSIS release video for new single ‘Into Your Memory’

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

The final release on Alan McGee’s Creation 23 label, SISTER PSYCHOSIS are looking to make a lasting impression with: ‘Into Your Memory’. The single is accompanied by the companion track, ‘Beside Myself’, with both tracks […]

TOM GRENNAN announces interactive virtual live gig for Friday 5th February 1
Gigs

TOM GRENNAN announces interactive virtual live gig for Friday 5th February

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Tom Grennan will perform live to fans around the world at an exclusive interactive virtual performance in partnership with inKlick x Metropolis. Streaming live this Friday, February 5th at 7 PM GMT, access to the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Medusa's Spite - Destinations
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Medusa’s Spite – Destinations

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Medusa’s Spite was born in 1996 and began to experiment with Indie and electronic music moving towards a mixture of different genres. Floating Around, their first album took shape between 1997 and 1998 (it boasts […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jordan Dean shares new single 'Local'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jordan Dean shares new single ‘Local’

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Jordan Dean may well have grown up in Cleveland, Ohio but his musical heroes are very clearly on the other side of the pond, as evidenced by the tracks on his upcoming new EP, Local. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bicep - Isles
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bicep – Isles

January 30, 2021 Kieran Brennan

Bicep strike a beautiful balance between epic, dense soundscapes and intricate production finesse on their new album Isles. The Belfast duo develops their sound from their eponymous debut, choosing richer thicker textures that capture the […]

RICKY WARWICK releases video for new single 'When Life Was Hard And Fast' 1
New Music

RICKY WARWICK releases video for new single ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

With just three weeks to go until the release of his first solo record in five years, Ricky Warwick has released the title track to ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ featuring none other than […]

KEAN FARRAR Shares New Single ‘Always Come Around’ - Produced by Platinum-certified hitmaker Stickle
New Music

KEAN FARRAR Shares New Single ‘Always Come Around’ – Produced by Platinum-certified hitmaker Stickle

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Kean Farrar’s alternative R&B casts a magnetic allure on listeners. The 21-year-old has become an insider tip following a handful of underground tracks, earning praise from tastemakers and attention from the fashion world. The emergence […]

DANIEL DONSKOY shares new single ‘Bring Me Back My Smile’
New Music

DANIEL DONSKOY shares new single ‘Bring Me Back My Smile’

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

After just two tracks, ‘Robbed Me’ and ‘24’, Daniel Donskoy is earning acclaim for his take on electronic-infused R&B. Also renowned as an actor, most famously in the Netflix smash ‘The Crown’, he now shares […]

FLAWES share video for new single ‘Higher Than Before’
New Music

FLAWES share video for new single ‘Higher Than Before’

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Consistently using their exuberant alt-pop to deliver a message of pure positivity, Flawes are a liberating experience at a time when it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the world around us. Factor in consistently inventive […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION share new single 'The Back Seat' - Listen Now!
New Music

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION share new single ‘The Back Seat’ – Listen Now!

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

The triumphant 2020 summer festival season they were made for melted before their eyes as they aborted last year’s touring mission, but five-piece tent-filling anthem makers, Paris Youth Foundation, restate their claim on those big […]

INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford 2
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INTERVIEW: Stephen Street on working with The Smiths, Blur & Joining Bradford

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Stephen Street is a legendary British music producer best known for his work with The Smiths, The Cranberries and Blur. Stephen also collaborated with Morrissey on his debut album Viva Hate following the split of […]

IDLES share new video for "Carcinogenic" - Live for Independent Venue Week 1
Gigs

IDLES share new video for “Carcinogenic” – Live for Independent Venue Week

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new video for album track “Carcinogenic”. Recorded live for Independent Venue Week, the video sees each of the band members performing the track from separate venues across their hometown of […]

SLEEPER release their “lost” album ‘This Time Tomorrow’ 2
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sleeper – Tell Me Where You’re Going

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

This January, Sleeper release their “lost” album, ‘This Time Tomorrow’. The band’s 5th full-length studio album, and technically a prequel, the ten tracks were recorded between 1999 and 2000 in North London and finished in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Strangers Club - Suede
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Strangers Club – Suede

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

After a promising start to 2020, playing packed shows in London venues such as Brixton Jamm and Gigi’s Hoxton, as well as Bournemouth’s famous Sixty Million Postcards, to then almost radio silence due to the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LUMER - Another Day At The Zoo
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: LUMER – Another Day At The Zoo

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Yorkshire’s riotous post-punks, LUMER release their anticipated debut Disappearing Act EP today! XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Another Day At The Zoo’ from the EP. In the years since forming, […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lankum - The Livelong Day
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Lankum – The Livelong Day

January 29, 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 fourth album from the Dublin natives […]

BOOK REVIEW: Willie Nelson: A Graphic History - T.J. Kirsch
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Willie Nelson: A Graphic History – T.J. Kirsch

January 29, 2021 Michael Barron

It’s hard to imagine a “wild” kid nicknamed “booger red” by his peers because he picked his “nose out of nervousness” rising to international acclaim in the music industry the way Willie Nelson did. Told […]

CASSIA release video for 'Powerlines' ahead of EP
New Music

CASSIA release video for ‘Powerlines’ ahead of EP

January 29, 2021 XS Noize

Cassia starts 2021 by treating us to their new ‘Powerlines’ EP, which features a brand new song in the shape of its title track. The EP is a sun-soaked collection which explores dealing with an […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
New Music

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ and release ‘Faceless Angel’

January 28, 2021 XS Noize

The wheels rattle into the thrilling unknown on The Coral’s first new music since 2018, finding the unsurpassed, metamorphic gonzo-pop five-piece in the company of crooks, sell-by-date candyfloss and plastic skeletons as they release Faceless […]

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