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        • Northern Ireland Event Summit
          News

          Belfast Hosts Inaugural Northern Ireland Events Summit Bringing Together Industry Leaders

          March 12, 2026

          Professionals from across Northern Ireland’s events, hospitality and tourism sectors gathered at the W5 Lecture Theatre yesterday in Belfast for the inaugural Northern Ireland Event Summit, presented by Eventsec alongside industry partners Belsonic, Aiken Promotions, […]

          Violet Grohl announces debut album 'Be Sweet To Me' and shares new song “595”
          News

          Violet Grohl announces debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ and shares new song “595”

          March 12, 2026

          Violet Grohl announces her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, set for global release on May 29th via Auroura Records / Republic Records. Following the 2025 release of “THUM” and “Applefish,” today Violet also unleashes a new album track “595,” […]

          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe
          News

          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe

          March 11, 2026

          Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road this coming winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands as well as the UK […]

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        • Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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
          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
        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          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
          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
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          “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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Steven Wilson
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Unlocking The Harmony Codex: A Conversation with Steven Wilson

September 11, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #145 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Steven Wilson to discuss his seventh album, THE HARMONY CODEX. Steven Wilson is an artist/producer based in North London. His last album, The Future […]

Tors
News

Devon’s uplifting arena-ready trio TORS release new single ‘Miracle’

September 8, 2023 XS Noize

Devon’s uplifting arena-ready trio Tors today get a new chapter in their story underway as they release their new single ‘Miracle’ – their first for Glassnote Records (Mumford & Sons, Two Door Cinema Club, Jade […]

Keane
Gigs

KEANE announce ‘Hopes and Fears’ 20th anniversary UK & Ireland arena tour

September 8, 2023 XS Noize

Keane release a special remastered version of ‘Hopes and Fears’, undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever, on May 10th 2024, exactly 20 years after its initial release. On the same day, the band […]

Enter Shikari
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see ENTER SHIKARI at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 23rd March 2024

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

Enter Shikari have announced shows in Belfast and Dublin for March 2024. XS Noize is giving away tickets for their Belfast show at The Limelight on Saturday, 23rd March 2024 — LIKE, SHARE, & RETWEET […]

pil
Gigs

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. (PIL) start their 38-date UK and European tour tomorrow

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) start their 38-date UK and European tour tomorrow, Friday 8th September, at Sheffield’s Leadmill. Earlier this year, PiL released Hawaii, the most personal piece of songwriting and accompanying artwork that John […]

Bob Dylan - The Complete Budokan 1978
News

Columbia/Legacy Recordings set to release ‘Bob Dylan – The Complete Budokan 1978’ on 17 November

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

Columbia Records and Legacy Recording, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan – The Complete Budokan 1978 on Friday, November 17. A deluxe box set celebrating Bob Dylan’s 1978 world concert […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at The 100 Club, London

September 7, 2023 Michael Barron

Twenty years following the departure of their original organist in 1999, Kula Shaker released their sixth LP, First Congregational Church of Eternal Love and Free Hugs, which can best be described as their most vital […]

Dead Poet Society
Gigs

DEAD POET SOCIETY announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

Dead Poet Society continues to spend as much time as possible on the road. Having owned the main stage at the 2000trees festival this summer, as well as playing a select few sold-out UK and […]

buzzcocks
News

BUZZCOCKS to be inducted in Music Walk Of Fame by Carl Barat & Gary Crowley tomorrow

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

The legendary punk pioneers Buzzcocks will be inducted into the Music Walk Of Fame in Camden tomorrow, where they will take their place alongside illustrious artists such as David Bowie, The Who, Madness and Amy […]

The Farm
News

THE FARM return with new single “Feel The Love”

September 7, 2023 XS Noize

The Farm’s first digital release, “Feel The Love” is available from today, Thursday, 7 September 2023. This track is taken from the 2018 EP, originally available only as a limited-edition CD signed by the band. […]

Brand New Heavies
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Brand New Heavies’ Andrew & Simon celebrate 35 years with ‘Never Stop… The Best Of’

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #144 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Andrew Levy and Simon Bartholomew from The Brand New Heavies to discuss ‘Never Stop… The Best Of’ – their new compilation and thirty-five years […]

Richard Hawley
News

RICHARD HAWLEY announces ‘Now Then’ his first ever career spanning collection

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

Following the recent appearance of his co-written songs with Jarvis Cocker in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City film and the success of the award-winning Standing At The Sky’s Edge musical, which features 20 Richard Hawley songs […]

VINCE CLARKE
News

VINCE CLARKE announces his debut solo album ‘Songs of Silence’ – Watch the video for first track ‘The Lamentations of Jeremiah’

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

VINCE CLARKE has announced details of his debut solo album, Songs of Silence, a 10-track lyric-less album of uncategorisable ambient beauty. The album will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute on 17 […]

The Wedding Present
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see THE WEDDING PRESENT at Limelight, Belfast

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

The notion of issuing a monthly 7” single is, of course, not new to The Wedding Present – they did the same thing with the ‘Hit Parade’ in 1992 – but ‘24 Songs’ shows that […]

Enter Shikari
Gigs

ENTER SHIKARI announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 23rd March 2024

September 6, 2023 XS Noize

Since forming in 2003 at school in their hometown of St Albans, UK, Enter Shikari have, thus far, released seven full-length studio albums; TAKE TO THE SKIES (2007), COMMON DREADS (2009), A FLASH FLOOD OF […]

bjork
News

Björk releases new video for single ‘Victimhood’

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Björk has shared a fantastical new animated video for ‘Victimhood’, directed by Gabríela Friðriksdóttir & Pierre-Alain Giraud, which was debuted at her Cornucopia performance at the Altice Arena in Lisbon on Friday night. The visual […]

Nirvana
News

NIRVANA commemorate 30th anniversary of ‘In Utero’ with multi-format reissues

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

To say that Nirvana’s third and ultimately final studio album In Utero was one of the most impactful records of the modern era would be an understatement. Originally released September 21, 1993, In Utero’s unadorned […]

Versatile
Gigs

VERSATILE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in November

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Leading the crop of rising Irish stars, Versatile has been busy conquering the biggest domestic festivals and selling out Ireland’s biggest venues and arenas, including two sold out headline shows at Ireland’s largest indoor concert […]

The Coral
News

THE CORAL release new single ‘Faraway Worlds’ from the forthcoming album ‘Sea Of Mirrors’

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Flipping the dusty fallboard up on the saloon bar piano to stir deep pools of longing and regret while sensing hope of salvation by making good their escape, The Coral release the twilight requiem of […]

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
News

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM release new single ‘Little Fires’ feat. Stefan Babcock of PUP

September 5, 2023 XS Noize

Today, New Jersey-bred rock band The Gaslight Anthem have released ‘Little Fires’, the third single from their upcoming sixth studio album and first in over nine years, History Books, due for release on October 27th.  […]

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