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        • 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 […]

          Steven Wilson
          News

          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

          Deftones
          News

          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

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          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 […]

          Consolers - Deep Breaths
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths

          February 3, 2026

          Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]

        • 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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          :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
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          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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 […]

          Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

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Queens of the Stone Age
Gigs

Queens of the Stone Age return to Ireland with a show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their highly anticipated return to Ireland as part of The End Is Nero Tour with a date at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, on […]

Janet Devlin
Interviews

Janet Devlin Reflects on ‘Emotional Rodeo,’ 2024 Milestones, and Exciting Plans for 2025

January 20, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

Janet Devlin has come a long way since she first caught the attention of millions on The X-Factor. While many of her fellow X-Factor colleagues have fallen by the wayside, Janet’s career continues to go […]

Teddy Swims
Gigs

Ultimate fans guide to seeing Teddy Swims in London

January 19, 2025 XS Noize

Teddy Swims has built a devoted fanbase with his unique fusion of R&B and country, capturing hearts worldwide. For the Georgia-born artist, music serves as an emotional outlet, a theme evident in tracks like his […]

Travis
News

Travis Unveil New Single ‘Avalon’ Ahead of North American Tour

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning band Travis are set to embark on their 2025 North American Raze The Bar Tour this month. The tour kicks off on January 21 in Raleigh, NC, at The […]

James Arthur
News

James Arthur continues to push musical boundaries with his latest single ‘Celebrate’

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

Following the emotional depth of his November 2024 release “ADHD,” James Arthur continues to push musical boundaries with his latest single, “Celebrate.” Out today, “Celebrate” marks the second single from his forthcoming album PISCES (out […]

The Horrors
News

The Horrors release anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

The Horrors today release an anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’, the fourth track to be taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. The single follows a […]

Fashion Designers
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What Drives Fashion Designers To Include Wellness Products In 2025?

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

As we advance toward 2025, the fashion industry continues transforming in new and interesting ways. One of the significant shifts that draws attention is the tendency of designers to include wellness products in their collections, […]

Wellness Products
Features 2

Why Should You Read Reviews Before Investing In Wellness Products?

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

The decision to invest in wellness items can be daunting due to the numerous alternatives available. One good tip here is to read reviews before making any purchases. Reviews are great because they help paint […]

Linkin Park
Features

The Art of Collaboration: Linkin Park’s Best Team-Ups with Other Artists

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

Since their debut album in 2000, Linkin Park has established themselves as one of the highest-selling acts in the music industry, achieving nearly 26 million album sales and over 31 million track sales, as reported […]

Why Are News Channels Raving About Trending Edibles Lately?
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Why Are News Channels Raving About Trending Edibles Lately?

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

The media has had one core focus over the last few weeks—trending edibles. This has allowed shout-outs on social media, viral culinary endeavors, and taste test videos, which are prime reasons why these snacks are […]

Chalk
News

Chalk announce third Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

Chalk is the three-piece project of award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock. An informed mix of the Dublin’s Guitar Band scene, and the sweaty hardcore dance floors of their native Belfast, Chalk are […]

DAVE CLARKE
Gigs

Legendary DJ Dave Clarke Returns to Celebrate 30 Years of SHINE at Belfast’s Limelight

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

2025 marks 30 years of SHINE events in Belfast, with the brand now more active and celebrated across the UK and Ireland than ever before. World-class venues, festivals and countless sell-out events have blossomed from […]

Peter Doherty
News

Peter Doherty announces the release of his new album ‘Felt Better Alive’ & shares title track

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

Peter Doherty announces the release of his fantastic new album, Felt Better Alive, through Strap Originals on Friday, 16th May. The release is Peter’s first solo album in nine years, and the glorious rambunctious title […]

The Bluetones
Podcast

Mark Morriss on The Bluetones’ Return After 14 Years

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #209 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Mark Morriss of The Bluetones about the band’s eagerly awaited return to music after a 14-year hiatus. The conversation delves into the […]

Architects
News

Architects reveal new single titled ‘Blackhole’ from their new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

Architects today reveal a new single titled ‘Blackhole’ from their new studio album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ out Via Epitaph on 28th February. ‘Blackhole’ will be the fourth single from the album […]

Sex Pistols
News

The Sex Pistols announce the release of three full live albums from their iconic 1978 US tour, available for the first time ever!

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

“Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? Good night.” Sex Pistols fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the […]

Skunk Anansie
News

Skunk Anansie release new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released their brand new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’. Their first new music in almost three years, it finds the acclaimed four-piece at the peak of their powers, […]

The Veils
News

The Veils share new single ‘Mortal Wound’ from their new album ‘Asphodels’

January 13, 2025 XS Noize

The Veils are set to release their new album, ‘Asphodels’, on January 24th via V2 Records. The album is preceded by the new single, “Mortal Wound”. Ahead of the release of their seventh studio album, […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter Tour: Banned item list for Birmingham show

January 13, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-award-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter has quickly made her mark in the pop music industry. Hailing from Pennsylvania, she soared to fame following her early days as a Disney star. From opening for icons like Ariana […]

Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities Credit: Bradley Quinn
News

Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities

January 11, 2025 XS Noize

World-renowned musician and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland this week as part of the UK-wide launch of his new charity, The Ed Sheeran Foundation. The Foundation, which aims to raise […]

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