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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 […]

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

          February 7, 2026

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

  • 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
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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          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 […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          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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US country singer MORGAN WADE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 17th June 2022
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US country singer MORGAN WADE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 17th June 2022

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

US country singer Morgan Wade Is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Friday 17th June 2022. When the dust settled on 2021, Reckless topped Rolling Stone Country’s 25 Best Country […]

ILAN ESHKERI 'Space Station Earth’ Tour comes to London's Royal Albert Hall on May 15th - Feat: special guest TIM PEAKE 1
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ILAN ESHKERI ‘Space Station Earth’ Tour comes to London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 15th – Feat: special guest TIM PEAKE

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

A collaborator for everyone from Sir David Attenborough to Coldplay, the renowned and award-winning composer Ilan Eshkeri will release the new album ‘Space Station Earth’ on May 13th via Sony Masterworks. The album will be […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce new album DANCE FEVER
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce new album DANCE FEVER

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine shares details of her 5th studio album Dance Fever set for release on May 13th via Polydor Records. The announcement comes with her new single ‘My Love’ which debuts alongside a […]

SEASICK STEVE announces Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 21st July 2022 2
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SEASICK STEVE announces Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 21st July 2022

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Seasick Steve has come a very long way in the 15 years since he burst into the public consciousness with his amazingly raw, powerful and emotional performances on TV, becoming a household name overnight. It […]

Slot Games with Nice Background Music
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Slot Games with Nice Background Music

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

People have always been fascinated by the power of music. It can evoke strong emotions, make us happy or sad, and even influence our behaviour. That’s why it’s no surprise that so many online slot […]

DARREN HAYES releases new club anthem 'Do You Remember?' from his long-awaited new solo record
Gigs

DARREN HAYES releases new club anthem ‘Do You Remember?’ from his long-awaited new solo record

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of his triumphant Australian return, a headline performance at the 2022 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, award-winning songwriter and performer Darren Hayes shares a brand new single in ‘Do You Remember?’ from […]

Paddy Considine’s band ‘Riding The Low’ share new single 'Black Mass' & announce April tour dates
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Paddy Considine’s band ‘Riding The Low’ share new single ‘Black Mass’ & announce April tour dates

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Riding The Low are sharing their new single ‘Black Mass’. Premiered on 6 Music, the track is lifted from their incoming album ‘The Death of Gobshite Rambo’ which will be released on April 8th 2022. […]

TESS PARKS shares new video 'Brexit at Tiffany's' from new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing'
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TESS PARKS shares new video ‘Brexit at Tiffany’s’ from new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Following her highly praised return with “Happy Birthday Forever”, Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks is today sharing a new single and video, “Brexit At Tiffany’s”. Following years of international touring and a lengthy list of […]

Australian rock-pop group LIME CORDIALE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Australian rock-pop group LIME CORDIALE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 28th September 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Australian rock-pop group Lime Cordiale are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 28th September 2022. The band released their second studio album ‘14 Steps To A Better You’ in […]

Bear's Den release the poignant video for their latest single 'Shadows'
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Bear’s Den release the poignant video for their latest single ‘Shadows’

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – have now shared the new […]

FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022 1
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FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder have announced a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022. The band are set to release their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling, rock […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new single 'Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually', as he starts his UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER announces new single ‘Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually’, as he starts his UK tour

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

‘Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually’ details how to deploy a strategy on how to trick your lover when it comes to affairs of the heart. Lyrically Paul is looking at how people can act in […]

DIANA ROSS to play headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022 1
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DIANA ROSS to play headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

DIANA ROSS will be playing Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022. Diana Ross is considered one of the most successful recording artists and entertainers of all time. From her landmark solo career to the […]

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share new track 'The Dripping Tap' & announce album details
Gigs

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share new track ‘The Dripping Tap’ & announce album details

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their first-ever double album, Omnium Gatherum, which is coming soon via their own label KGLW. Today, they share its epic 18-minute lead single, “The Dripping Tap.” Following […]

ALDOUS HARDING releases ‘Fever’ the second single from her forthcoming new album 'Warm Chris' 1
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ALDOUS HARDING releases ‘Fever’ the second single from her forthcoming new album ‘Warm Chris’

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Aldous Harding releases ‘Fever’, the second single from her forthcoming new album Warm Chris. Accompanying the song’s swaggering piano-driven staccato is an official video created by Harding and Martin Sagadin showcasing the many faces […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares video for new single 'Roll The Dice' from new album 'Headful of Sugar'
Gigs

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares video for new single ‘Roll The Dice’ from new album ‘Headful of Sugar’

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they)—recently announced their long-awaited new album, Headful of Sugar. The band previewed the record with […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat - The Age of Consent
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent

March 8, 2022 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. Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: D'aria - Discussions with Myself
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TRACK PREMIERE: D’aria – Discussions with Myself

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

After releasing her debut EP Neukölln Nights, dedicated to a haunted summer love, Berlin-based singer-songwriter D’aria is embarking on a new project exploring her identity outside of relationships. In a world where playing tough is […]

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March 5
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March

March 7, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas played a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club supported by Casual Riots on Friday 4th March 2022. The Show was a fantastic spectacle. Bernie Mc Allister was there to […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song 'Heaven is Here'
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song ‘Heaven is Here’

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine debut a new song, “Heaven is Here,” today alongside a video by acclaimed director Autumn de Wilde and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Watch BELOW: “‘Heaven is Here’ was the first song […]

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