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          Garbage announce headline Belfast show at Waterfront Hall on 17 July 2026

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          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

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          Starsailor’s James Walsh Announces New Solo Album ‘It’s All Happening’, Out January 30

          December 12, 2025

          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

          December 11, 2025

          Today, the legendary singer-songwriter PAUL SIMON announced he will continue  “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour, and bring this special concert series to Europe, the UK and Ireland this […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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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: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault

          December 22, 2025

          Fast-rising Irish band Gurriers stormed the stage at Belfast’s Limelight last night, opening their set to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. As the unmistakable chorus rang out, the room erupted into a […]

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          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, […]

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        • 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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        • 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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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IN FOCUS// Nothing But Thieves at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Nothing But Thieves at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

November 13, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

On the 10th and 11th of November, one of the most exciting indie rock bands from Essex, Nothing But Thieves, had their completely sold-out gigs at the OVO Wembley Arena. The two support bands on […]

G Flip
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INTERVIEW: Australian pop-rocker G Flip on new single ‘Good Enough’

November 13, 2023 Randall Radic

Meet the Australian pop-rocker G Flip, who recently released their new single/music video, “Good Enough,” a track lifted from their latest album, DRUMMER. “Good Enough” is a brilliant example of the heat this nonbinary artist […]

Brand New Heavies
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LIVE REVIEW: Brand New Heavies at Barbican Centre, London

November 13, 2023 Michael Barron

The Brand New Heavies began life in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brothers International and changed their name once they signed their first record contract. When any band is still going strong […]

The Smile
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THE SMILE announces new album ‘Wall Of Eyes’ & run of dates in the UK and Europe in March 2024

November 13, 2023 XS Noize

The Smile have today revealed details of their brand-new album Wall Of Eyes, set for release on 26th January on XL Recordings. The band have also shared the title track from the album “Wall Of […]

Far From Saints
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FAR FROM SAINTS share brand new track ‘The Weather Left To Go’

November 10, 2023 XS Noize

Released in June, Far From Saints’ self-titled album became one of the most critically acclaimed debuts of the year and immediately made a major chart impact, landing at #5 on the Official UK Album Chart […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hot Mulligan at Bogart’s, Cincinnati, Ohio Credit: Jesse Yarbrough
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hot Mulligan at Bogart’s, Cincinnati, Ohio

November 10, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

Hot Mulligan has had a busy, busy year. After completing a European tour, the group kicked off their North American tour on the 8th of November to a sold-out crowd. The entry queue stretched down […]

L.S. Dunes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: L.S. Dunes – Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes

November 9, 2023 Stuart Evans

In 2002, L.S. Dunes vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, drummer Tucker Rule, bassist Tim Payne and guitarist Travis Stever released their debut album, Past Lives, a post-hardcore, punk, boundary-pushing record which went on to […]

The Killers
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THE KILLERS announce new career-spanning collection REBEL DIAMONDS

November 9, 2023 XS Noize

Two decades into their incredible career, The Killers are thrilled to announce a celebratory ‘best of’ album, Rebel Diamonds, to be released on 8th December via EMI. The album of highlights features 20 tracks, including […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Rob Giles – Meditation Drive-Thru
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Rob Giles – Meditation Drive-Thru

November 9, 2023 Randall Radic

After almost a decade away from music, Grammy award-winning indie singer-songwriter Rob Giles releases his new album, Meditation Drive-Thru. At a sold-out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, Giles walked off stage and stopped. […]

The Sound of Belfast 2023
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SOUND OF BELFAST 2023 starts today – dedicated to showcasing the city’s musical talents

November 9, 2023 XS Noize

The Sound of Belfast 2023 programme starts today. This annual celebration, dedicated to showcasing the city’s musical talents, takes place from 9th-19th November. Taking in Jazz, Rock, Blues, Trad, Folk, Pop, Electronic, Alternative and more, […]

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN
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ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN announce major UK tour for March 2024

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, have announced a major UK tour for March 2024. The tour will celebrate the songs that have brought the band twenty […]

Why Online Casinos Create a Unique Demand for Music
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Why Online Casinos Create a Unique Demand for Music

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

In the past, we have covered how music influences a user’s experience at many different venues, including online casinos. Today we’re delving deeper into the special relationship between them and why iGaming has a bigger […]

Winport Casino
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Winport Casino: The Modern-Day Beacon of Digital Gaming

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

The enigmatic world of casinos has always epitomized glitz, glamour, and the heady thrill of fortune’s favour. Spanning from historical gaming houses to contemporary establishments, casinos encapsulate the human spirit’s love for risk, reward, and […]

John Bramwell
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I Am Kloot’s John Bramwell announces new album ‘The Light Fantastic’

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

One of the country’s most underrated singer-songwriters, John Bramwell, returns to the fray with a remarkable new album, The Light Fantastic, out February 23rd via Townsend Music. Anyone who has heard John’s work with seminal […]

Steven Wilson
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STEVEN WILSON releases new video for ‘Beautiful Scarecrow’ from top 5 album ‘The Harmony Codex’

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

Taken from his recently released and hugely acclaimed Top 5 album ‘The Harmony Codex’, “Beautiful Scarecrow” is a claustrophobic and hypnotic track that acts as a brooding centrepiece of one of the albums of the […]

Bowling For Soup
Gigs

BOWLING FOR SOUP announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 20th June 2024

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show in 2022 and having released ten studio albums during their most active years, they have no shortage of material to perform. Their 2002 album, Drunk Enough To Dance, remains their […]

Derek Forbes
Podcast

Simple Minds bass guitar legend Derek Forbes on ‘A Very Simple Mind: On Tour’

November 8, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #154 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Simple Minds bass guitar legend Derek Forbes to discuss his new autobiography, A Very Simple Mind: On Tour. Derek Forbes is known for those […]

KING GIZZARD
Gigs

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce a run of EU & UK dates in early summer 2024

November 7, 2023 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have today announced a run of EU & UK dates in early summer 2024. The band headlined this year’s End of The Road Festival and recently released their 25th […]

porcupine tree
News

PORCUPINE TREE announce all-new live album – CLOSURE/CONTINUATION.LIVE

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-nominated British rock band Porcupine Tree has announced CLOSURE/CONTINUATION.LIVE, an all-new live album documenting their triumphant return to the stage in 2022. CLOSURE/CONTINUATION.LIVE arrives via Music For Nations/Megaforce Records on Friday, December 8, in […]

Mark Hegan
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Mark Hegan discusses his debut EP – ‘Human Mind’

November 6, 2023 Niall Donnelly

It’s been a busy few years for Bangor native Mark Hegan. Since 2019, he has released no fewer than nine singles and relentlessly performed on every stage he can get his two feet on. Having […]

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