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

          December 16, 2025

          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 […]

          Starsailor
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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 […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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: 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 […]

        • 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// 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, […]

  • 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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          :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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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depceche mode
News

DEPECHE MODE continue vinyl singles series with ‘Spirit | The 12″ Singles’

July 31, 2024 XS Noize

Sony Music Entertainment will continue the Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles project with the release of Spirit | The 12″ Singles on 20 September 2024. Spirit | The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box […]

Jack White
News

JACK WHITE officially announces the release of his new album ‘No Name’

July 31, 2024 XS Noize

Jack White has announced the official release of his acclaimed new album, No Name, arriving at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 2, following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations […]

On the Fast Track: Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’
Podcast

On the Fast Track: Tom Meighan Discusses His Second Solo Album ‘Roadrunner’

July 31, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #189 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tom Meighan, who returns to discuss his second solo album, Roadrunner, which will be released on January 24th on Blue Rocket Records. […]

Coldplay
Features

17 interesting facts about Coldplay

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay is undoubtedly one of the most successful bands in the music industry. With their unique sound, heartfelt lyrics, and captivating live performances, they have garnered a dedicated global fan base. Since their formation in […]

taylor swift
Gigs

Taylor Swift ERAS tour: What you can and cannot take to Wembley

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

The countdown has begun. Taylor Swift is mere weeks away from returning to the UK for five monumental shows in London. Upon arriving at Heathrow Airport, she will perform at Wembley Stadium from August 15 […]

The Twang
News

THE TWANG hit the road to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their fan-favourite album ‘Jewellery Quarter’

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

The Twang will embark on a new tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their fan-favourite album, Jewellery Quarter. The band will perform the album in full for the very first time, including tracks that […]

Féile na hAbhann
News

Féile na hAbhann 2024 is set to make the River Lagan come to life this weekend

July 30, 2024 XS Noize

Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River) returns for its 5th year, now a staple of the Belfast Festival calendar. Sunday, 4th August, promises a day of family fun on the Lagan Walkway with an […]

blondestandard
Interviews

INTERVIEW: blondestandard talks about new single “Ruin My Day”

July 29, 2024 Randall Radic

“RUIN MY DAY, the latest single from blondestandard, aka Caroline Grace Vein, is a liberating song about standing up for oneself and not letting others influence how we feel about ourselves. Born and raised in […]

Sam Ritchie
News

Multi-platinum-selling artist SAM RITCHIE releases new single ‘The Dawning’

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

Multi-platinum-selling artist Sam Ritchie is excited to announce the release of “The Dawning”, the first track from the brand new ‘Jazz N Bass’ project. The single showcases Sam Ritchie’s signature lyrical trumpet sound and melodic […]

DONSKOY
News

DONSKOY gets the biggest era of his music career underway as he shares the new single ‘SIPPIN’

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

DONSKOY is a unique artist. Not only is he someone whose concept of home is fluid (born in Moscow, he has also spent much of his life in Berlin, Tel Aviv and London) but his […]

Jake Isaac
News

JAKE ISAAC will release his new album ‘BENJAMIN’ on 25th October 2024

July 29, 2024 XS Noize

After landing on the Radio 2 playlist with his recent singles ‘GOOD MAN’ and ‘BLACK OR WHITE’, UK soul star Jake Isaac will release his new album ‘BENJAMIN’ on 25th October 2024. What’s in a […]

Diljit Dosanjh
Gigs

DILJIT DOSANJH announces his highly anticipated Dil-luminati Tour at 3Arena, Dublin on 2 October 2024

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Punjabi music mogul Diljit Dosanjh announces UK and Europe shows for the already historic Dil-Luminati Tour. Kicking off in Paris on Thursday, 19th September, with stops in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin and London before continuing […]

Belfast TradFest 2024
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Big weekend ahead for Belfast TradFest 2024

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2024: The World’s finest traditional musicians flock to Belfast for the fastest-growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 370 events in the City. Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, […]

Razorlight
News

RAZORLIGHT announce new album ‘Planet Nowhere’ & share new single ‘Scared of Nothing’

July 26, 2024 XS Noize

Razorlight was at the forefront of the indie-rock resurgence of the early 2000s. Their biggest moments—‘Golden Touch’, ‘Somewhere Else’, ‘In The Morning’, ‘America’ and ‘Wire To Wire’—drove three Top 5 albums, nine Platinum album certifications, […]

U2
News

U2 announce the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP, out Friday 30th August. The EP features five tracks from one of U2’s two legendary open-air performances at the […]

Kodaline
Gigs

KODALINE announce show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce an intimate Electric Picnic warm-up show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024. Kodaline has released four albums, three of which were #1 in Ireland, […]

Darren Doherty
News

Irish singer songwriter Darren Doherty returns with release of new EP ‘Darksides’

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Darren Doherty has been an active recording and performing artist for the last 20-plus years. Despite being the primary songwriter in a variety of successful projects, it’s only now, as he moves to produce, record […]

Tide Lines
Gigs

Folk pop four-piece TIDE LINES announce biggest Scottish headline tour to date

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow-based folk-pop quartet Tide Lines is thrilled to announce their Homeward Bound Tour, an 11-date run this November and December. This marks their biggest Scottish headline tour to date, and the band will return to […]

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds
Gigs

Enter Shikari’s ROU REYNOLDS To Join Cast of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

Hot off the back of a UK arena tour and sell-out date at Wembley this year, Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds confirms he’ll be putting his vocal weight towards battling the Martian invasion, as he announces […]

Fancy Gap
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fancy Gap – Fancy Gap

July 25, 2024 Randall Radic

Fancy Gap, a duo consisting of singer-songwriter Stuart McLamb of Love Language and songwriter/producer Charles Crossingham, releases their self-titled debut album. The album is named after a small place in Virginia, where many of the […]

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