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          Peter Gabriel Unveils ‘What Lies Ahead’ from Upcoming Album o/i

          March 3, 2026

          The blood / worm moon of 3 March, 2026 sees the release of “What Lies Ahead,” the third track from Peter Gabriel’s forthcoming album o\i. “What Lies Ahead” was written and produced by Peter Gabriel […]

          The Veils
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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

  • 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
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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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        • 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 […]

          :Panic :Over
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          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 […]

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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
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          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          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 […]

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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album
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THE WANDERING HEARTS share new single ‘Instead Of You’ & announce the deluxe edition of their self titled album

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts achieved their second consecutive #1 on the UK’s official Country and Americana charts as they built upon the breakthrough success of 2018’s ‘Wild Silence’ debut with last summer’s self-titled second album. Arriving […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lee Rogers - Everytime (Live) 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lee Rogers – Everytime (Live)

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

Hailing from Carrickfergus, Lee Rogers spent his formative years growing up under the dark cloud of the troubles. With inspiration drawn from the classic voices outside of the tensions in his homeland – Bill Withers, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized - Everything Was Beautiful
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful

April 14, 2022 Sean Crossey

Everything Was Beautiful is the 11th studio album from J Spaceman, and his ensemble of over 30 musicians and singers begins with ‘Always Together With You’. This is classic Spiritualized right from the off, a […]

JAKE BUGG reveals video for brand new track ‘Seven Bridge Road’
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JAKE BUGG reveals video for brand new track ‘Seven Bridge Road’

April 14, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a storming 17-date UK headline tour, Jake Bugg has dropped a stunning new track in ‘Seven Bridge Road’ – out today. Written with Andy and Jez Williams from Manchester rock […]

INTERVIEW: Shallou Talks about His Remix EP ‘The Long Way Home’
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Shallou Talks about His Remix EP ‘The Long Way Home’

April 14, 2022 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based producer Shallou recently released the remix package for his EP, The Long Way Home, featuring remixes from a smorgasbord of very gifted artists and is highlighted by Holiday87’s version of “Heartaches.” Shallou explains, […]

THE KILLS announce 17th anniversary double album reissue of 'No Wow' including new mix out June 3rd 1
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THE KILLS announce 17th anniversary double album reissue of ‘No Wow’ including new mix out June 3rd

April 14, 2022 XS Noize

UK/American rock duo The Kills have announced a limited edition 17th anniversary deluxe reissue of their seminal second album No Wow, featuring two LPs – the original recording and a new mix by the multiple […]

MICHAEL HEAD shares new single 'Broken Beauty' from his new album, 'Dear Scott' 1
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MICHAEL HEAD shares new single ‘Broken Beauty’ from his new album, ‘Dear Scott’

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

A song of enigma, defiant grace and those once buckled who dug deep to be brave, Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band release the sweeping, serotonin rush of Broken Beauty, the second single from […]

TESS PARKS shares new single & video 'Do You Pray?' from new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' out May 20th
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TESS PARKS shares new single & video ‘Do You Pray?’ from new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ out May 20th

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

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

DEPECHE MODE announce 'Exciter - The 12" Singles' boxset 2
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DEPECHE MODE announce ‘Exciter – The 12″ Singles’ boxset

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment’s Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project continues with the release of Exciter | The 12″ Singles on 10 June 2022. Exciter | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, contains […]

FESTIVAL OF FOOLS returns to Belfast from April 29th – May 2nd 2022 1
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FESTIVAL OF FOOLS returns to Belfast from April 29th – May 2nd 2022

April 13, 2022 XS Noize

Ireland’s largest comedy and street festival returns to Belfast from April 29th – May 02nd 2022 offering four days of jam-packed, all-inclusive entertainment for the whole family at various locations across Belfast City, and with […]

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour
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JAMES BOURNE announces new solo album ‘Sugar Beach’ – feat: new single ‘Alone in Paradise’

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

A one-man hit-writing machine, James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation. Best known for his phenomenal multi-Platinum success with Busted, James has landed five UK #1 smashes and several more […]

ROE
New Music

Irish Artist ROE releases new music video for ‘I Dare You’ – Watch Now!

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

After 2021’s success with ‘Cruel’ which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, and a fruitful collaboration with fellow Northern Irish songwriter, Ciaran Lavery on ‘Destroyer’, ROE is throwing down the gauntlet with her […]

INTERPOL reach the conclusion of 2 part film with new song 'Something Changed' 1
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INTERPOL reach the conclusion of 2 part film with new song ‘Something Changed’

April 12, 2022 XS Noize

Last week, Interpol premiered Toni, the first single from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’, released July 15 on Matador. The song was accompanied by the opening instalment of a two-part film directed […]

IN FOCUS// Sparks @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Sparks @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

April 12, 2022 Bernie McAllister

US pop-rock band Sparks brought their electrifying tour to Belfast, performing in the iconic Ulster Hall on 11 April 2022. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.           […]

NI rockers SILENT RUNNING will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album on 22 July 2022
New Music

NI rockers SILENT RUNNING will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album on 22 July 2022

April 11, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running will release ‘Follow The Light’ their fourth studio album – but the first for thirty years! – on 22 July 2022 via Door Records. The Northern Irish rockers are marking their 40th anniversary […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Linda Lindas – Growing Up

April 11, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

The Linda Lindas are a punk quartet with a median age of 14, who rose to prominence when the Los Angeles Public Library uploaded a video of them performing their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” in […]

The Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast announces Women’s Work Festival 2022 from 2nd – 5th June
Gigs

The Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast announces Women’s Work Festival 2022 from 2nd – 5th June

April 11, 2022 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to reveal a sixth series of its Women’s Work Festival. It will run across four punchy, packed days and nights across a bank holiday weekend and is the […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce new album 'Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees' - out 24th June 1
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce new album ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees’ – out 24th June

April 11, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 19th full-length studio album Fire Doesn’t Grow On Trees, which will be released on […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Limelight 1, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls @ Limelight 1, Belfast

April 9, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Making up for lost time, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls played a fantastic headline show at Limelight 1 on Friday, April 08th 2022 as part of their The Never-Ending Tour of Everywhere. Bernie Mc […]

UK based guitarist JON GOMM to play Ards International Guitar Festival 2
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UK based guitarist JON GOMM to play Ards International Guitar Festival

April 9, 2022 XS Noize

Ards International Guitar Festival is back! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the much-loved festival will rock into Newtownards from 7 – 10 April. Guitar fans will be delighted with the eclectic programme […]

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