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          Sigur Rós announce Belfast show with the Ulster Orchestra and two Dublin dates

          March 16, 2026

          Sigur Rós announce the final dates of their epic world tour that sees them collaborating with local 41-piece orchestras, bringing their latest album ÁTTA to life alongside favourites from their extensive catalogue. The last leg […]

          The Fray
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          The Fray announce return to Ireland with Dublin and Belfast shows in November 2026

          March 16, 2026

          Following a triumphant, sold-out Telegraph Building show after a decade-long hiatus, The Fray have announced their return to play The National Stadium, Dublin on 12 November and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 13 November 2026. The […]

          KORN
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          KORN announce long-awaited return to Ireland with Dublin 3Arena show

          March 16, 2026

          KORN have announced their monumental return to Ireland, as they are set to play the 3Arena, Dublin on November 2nd for their first show in over a decade. They will be joined by special guests […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

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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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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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        • Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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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        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
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          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022
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The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

The Shires are the UK’s biggest country music export. Their achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3albums, four #1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold-out headline shows, […]

DONOVAN WOODS shares new single 'I Won’t Mention It Again' & announces the Big Hurt Boy EP - out on March 18th
New Music

DONOVAN WOODS shares new single ‘I Won’t Mention It Again’ & announces the Big Hurt Boy EP – out on March 18th

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods releases a new single, “I Won’t Mention It Again” today, to announce the Big Hurt Boy EP, out on March 18th via his own End Times Music. Woods will head […]

WARPAINT return with new album 'Radiate Like This' - Hear first track 'Champion' 2
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WARPAINT return with new album ‘Radiate Like This’ – Hear first track ‘Champion’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrated L.A. quartet Warpaint return with Radiate Like This, their first full length in six years, out May 6. “Champion,” the first track to be released from the album, debuts today—listen below. “Being a champion […]

British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE release ferocious new song 'Piggy'
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British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE release ferocious new song ‘Piggy’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar into 2022 with a ferocious new track entitled ‘Piggy’. A punk-rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms it’s as confrontational and uncompromising as anything the band […]

ARCHITECTS announce 'For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road' live album - Out 25th March 2
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ARCHITECTS announce ‘For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road’ live album – Out 25th March

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS have announced the release of their live album “For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road” on March 25th, which captures a historic livestream performance at London’s iconic Abbey Road studios, spiritual home […]

50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022
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50 CENT announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hip hop icon 50 Cent has announced his much anticipated Irish return with a performance at 3Arena, Dublin on Sunday 12 June 2022. Ticket Information: Tickets priced from €59.50 inclusive go on sale at 9 […]

BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb' - Out 29th of April
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BLOSSOMS announce their brand-new, fourth studio album ‘Ribbon Around The Bomb’ – Out 29th of April

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced their brand-new, fourth studio album Ribbon Around The Bomb, which is set for release on the 29th of April. The band have also shared the title track from the album and […]

FRANZ FERDINAND share video for new track 'Curious' the latest track from ‘Hits To The Head’ their 20-track greatest hits album
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FRANZ FERDINAND share video for new track ‘Curious’ the latest track from ‘Hits To The Head’ their 20-track greatest hits album

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand have today shared the video for Curious, a brand-new recording featured on Hits To The Head, their 20-track greatest hits collection which is released on Friday March 11th 2022 on Domino. Having previously […]

BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single 'Never Gonna Rain'
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BRYAN ADAMS releases video for new single ‘Never Gonna Rain’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released his new song ‘Never Gonna Rain’  watch the official music video below. The melodic rock song is the latest release from his forthcoming studio album So Happy It Hurts, […]

Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single 'More Than Just Pretty'
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Brighton singer songwriter Toby Juan AKA THE MAGIC EPIC releases video for new single ‘More Than Just Pretty’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Toby ‘The Magic Epic’ Juan, grew up in suburban South London and moved to the coast after falling in love with Brighton where he began writing his own music in 2013. He worked as a […]

KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album 'Main Offender' & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’ 1
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KEITH RICHARDS announces boxset of acclaimed album ‘Main Offender’ & reveals previously-unreleased version of ‘How I Wish (Live)’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Keith Richards releases a limited edition super-deluxe boxset of his acclaimed, second solo album Main Offender, on March 18th via BMG, featuring a host of previously unreleased gems from the ‘Winos Live In London ‘92’ […]

TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022
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TRAVI THE NATIVE announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club, Thurs 10th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast’s “alt-pop prodigy”, Travi The Native, burst onto the scene in the spring of 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut single ‘Heavy Love’. But don’t be fooled by his ‘new kid on the block’ persona. […]

ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022
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ODHRAN MURPHY announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Sat 26th March 2022

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Twenty-two-year old singer/songwriter Odhran Murphy might be something of a hidden gem within the local music scene – but not for long. Fusing folk and pop, Odhran’s musical ability, raw passion and soulful voice bely […]

STEREOPHONICS release new single 'Forever' today - taken from forthcoming album 'Oochya!' 1
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STEREOPHONICS release new single ‘Forever’ today – taken from forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Stereophonics today unveil their new single ‘Forever’ — the third instalment from their forthcoming album ‘Oochya!’, out 4th March 2022 via Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd. ‘Forever’ follows the previously released ‘Hanging On Your […]

ALBUM REVIEW: MØ – Motordrome
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: MØ – Motordrome

January 25, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

If you were to hear MØ’s background explained in the abstract without hearing her work for yourself, the image you may have of her music could seem contradicting and incompatible. She puts Sonic Youth and […]

SOAK announces new album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' Out 20th May - Watch video for new track 'last july'
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SOAK announces new album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ Out 20th May – Watch video for new track ‘last july’

January 25, 2022 XS Noize

Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK has announced their third album If I Never Know You Like This Again today. It will be released by Rough Trade Records on May 20th, 2022. Listen to a new track […]

AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’
New Music

AU/RA shares video for new single ‘plz don’t waste my youth’

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Still just 19-years-old, Au/Ra has already achieved so much. With over a billion streams to date, 7.5 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and two UK chart hits (‘i miss u’ with Jax Jones and ‘Panic […]

THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour
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THE KOOKS announce Inside In / Inside Out 15th anniversary UK tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, The Kooks reveal dates for the long-awaited UK TOUR, celebrating their seminal debut album ‘Inside in/Inside Out’. The Kooks began their career with a bang in 2004 and have […]

MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details
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MICHAEL HEAD returns for 2022 with eight-date UK Tour and new album details

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

Finding that luck, love and letting things roll works out for him just fine, Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a fresh chapter with optimism and some of the best music of his […]

JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces his biggest ever UK Tour

January 24, 2022 XS Noize

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, Jamie Webster rides a towering wave of success and announces a run of nine major venues, UK & Ireland […]

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