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        • Florence Road
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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

        • 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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

        • 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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

  • Podcast
        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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The latest Gig News from bands / artists from all genres, where they are playing worldwide.

Tune in at 5pm to watch live stream of Liverpool's '2UBE LIVE SHOW' - here today
Gigs

Tune in at 5pm to watch live stream of Liverpool’s ‘2UBE LIVE SHOW’ – here today

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Today sees us streaming the last 2ube live show ahead of April’s eight day festival which will see over thirty bands and artists taking to the stage in the Paul McCartney Auditorium in LIPA in […]

ART NIKELS - Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track
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ART NIKELS – Debut EP ‘Primitives’ Out March 30th, Listen to track

March 20, 2015 XS Noize

Art Nikels is a brewing presence in the East Bay and greater San Francisco music scene. Art Nikels presents a freeform blend of electronically fused psych-rock, citing influences ranging from hip-rock to kraut-höp. Unpredictable performers, […]

Listen to THE DUNWELLS ‘LUCKY ONES’ EP stream here!
Album Stream

Listen to THE DUNWELLS ‘LUCKY ONES’ EP stream here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

The Dunwells have announced the release of their brand new EP ‘Lucky Ones’ – set for release on May 25th. Produced by the band and James Flannigan, and mixed by Manny Marroquin, the EP’s lead […]

HELENA JOHNSON - Shares video 'TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT',   Watch here!
Gigs

HELENA JOHNSON – Shares video ‘TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT’, Watch here!

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Soulful and slick, Helena Johnson has created and mastered a unique and powerful sound that’s showcased perfectly in her new single ‘Take Me Home Tonight’ . Originally from North Yorkshire and now based in Liverpool, […]

WATCH 'SPOON' PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
Gigs

WATCH ‘SPOON’ PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

March 19, 2015 XS Noize

Last night, Spoon performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the show’s week-long Austin, TX residency. The band’s performance included fiery renditions of “Rainy Taxi” and “I Just Don’t Understand” – both off their critically-praised eighth […]

BLOSSOMS - PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK
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BLOSSOMS – PERFORM A SOLD OUT LONDON SHOW NEXT WEEK

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Blossoms play a sold out show at The Camden Barfly in London next Thursday, March 26th. The band are currently in Austin, Texas for SXSW where they will be performing at the BBC Introducing and […]

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.
Gigs

IS TROPICAL: hear new track + UK/European tour has started.

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of the first installment of Black Anything in December 2014 titled ‘Crawl/On My Way’ 10″, IS TROPICAL release the second part, ‘Cruise Control/Say’ today via the band’s new label NYC based Axis […]

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single 'Crystals' - Listen
Gigs

Of Monsters And Men / Announce New Album + Share New Single ‘Crystals’ – Listen

March 18, 2015 XS Noize

Of Monsters and Men are very pleased to announce details of their second album, for release this Summer. The Icelandic quintet will release ‘Beneath The Skin’ on 8th June through Island Records. ‘Beneath The Skin’ […]

COURTNEY BARNETT - PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE
Gigs

COURTNEY BARNETT – PLAYS ELLEN, Watch here! & ANNOUNCES 2015 SXSW SCHEDULE

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett’s highly anticipated debut Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit is out next week via Mom+Pop Music with excitement for the record at fever pitch. Yesterday Barnett and her band […]

BETH JEANS HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE TO 'DU BLONDE',  NEW ALBUM SET FOR SPRING 2015
Gigs

DU BLONDE: ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘WELCOME BACK TO MILK’ & JUNE TOUR

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

Du Blonde is not a persona or a character, it’s Beth Jeans Houghton ripping it up and starting again. Welcome Back To Milk is the Newcastle-born and sometimes Californian based singer’s second album, but her […]

THE PRODIGY announce new single - "WILD FRONTIER" out March 30th - Watch Video
Gigs

THE PRODIGY – reveal new track “WALL OF DEATH” – Listen here!

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

The Prodigy return with more mind-melting music for your discerning ears ahead of the release of their sixth album ‘The Day is My Enemy’. Album closer, ‘Wall of Death’ is a body blow of a […]

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS: to release new album ‘New Born Cry’ 4th May
Gigs

JOHN McCULLAGH & THE ESCORTS: to release new album ‘New Born Cry’ 4th May

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

After having caused a splash with his debut album ‘North South Divide’ in autumn 2013, Doncaster’s highly acclaimed teenage troubadour John McCullagh and his newly formed band The Escorts are back with a brand new […]

THE DREAMING SPIRES - 'Searching For The Supertruth',  Watch video
Gigs

THE DREAMING SPIRES – ‘Searching For The Supertruth’, Watch video

March 17, 2015 XS Noize

SEARCHING FOR THE SUPERTRUTH (The title is borrowed from cosmic evolution theorist Rich Blundell) is a distinctive and diverse follow up to their acclaimed debut BROTHERS IN BROOKLYN and while it will continue to attract […]

PHILIP SELWAY U.S. DATES TO FEATURE ADEM AS SPECIAL GUEST
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY U.S. DATES TO FEATURE ADEM AS SPECIAL GUEST

March 13, 2015 XS Noize

Philip Selway has confirmed the addition of Adem as special guest for his upcoming dates in New York, Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. A post-rock icon as half of Fridge and member of the Silver […]

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK & BAND OF HOLY JOY - to play 12 Bar Club in a Double Header Live Event
Gigs

THE NEW SOUTHERN ELECTRIKK & BAND OF HOLY JOY – to play 12 Bar Club in a Double Header Live Event

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

Band of Holy Joy and The New Southern Electrikk will be playing the 12 Bar Club, Holloway Road, London on March 20th 2015. Support comes from Subterraneans DJs. Entry is £7, Advance tickets are available […]

TAME IMPALA SHARE NEW TRACK - 'LET IT HAPPEN' - Listen
Gigs

TAME IMPALA SHARE NEW TRACK – ‘LET IT HAPPEN’ – Listen

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

Tame Impala have just dropped their first new music in 3 years, the epic 8 minute long track ‘Let It Happen’, it can be downloaded HERE: The band will play Electric Picnic in Stradbally this […]

DUKE SPECIAL: Has announced further details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’
Gigs

DUKE SPECIAL – To release new album ‘Look Out Machines!’ on April 6th

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

Duke Special has announced details about his 4th studio album ‘Look Out Machines!’ will be released April 6th 2015 on Stranger Records. The Ulster born singer songwriter and gramophone impresario, has superbly crafted this new […]

MINI MANSIONS Set to release new album 'The Great Pretenders' on the 23rd March
Gigs

MINI MANSIONS – Set to release new album ‘The Great Pretenders’ on the 23rd March

March 12, 2015 XS Noize

The LA-based trio return to the UK in February on a major UK tour supporting Royal Blood. Mini Mansions’ forthcoming new album, The Great Pretenders, will be released on the 23rd March 2015 on T […]

MUSE - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8 2
Gigs

MUSE – RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8

March 11, 2015 XS Noize

On June 8th Muse will release their new album “Drones”. Co-produced by Muse and Robert John “Mutt” Lange, the album contains 12 tracks. ‘Dead Inside’, the first single from the album will be released March […]

APOSTILLE  Announces new album, Powerless Released 27th April
Gigs

APOSTILLE Announces new album, Powerless Released 27th April

March 10, 2015 XS Noize

Apostille is the solo musical guise of Glaswegian DIY protagonist Michael Kasparis. Initially a creative harbour from his groups Please and The Lowest Form, Apostille has grown into an explosive synth-punk project unafraid of both […]

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