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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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          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 […]

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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: 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
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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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        • 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
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          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, […]

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        • 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
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          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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new track 'Happy New Year' celebrating friendship, from their new album, Two Ribbons
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LET’S EAT GRANDMA share video for new track ‘Happy New Year’ celebrating friendship, from their new album, Two Ribbons

January 4, 2022 XS Noize

Let’s Eat Grandma, the duo composed of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth, today share “Happy New Year”, an upbeat, blissful song celebrating friendship, and the opening track from their upcoming much […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022

December 30, 2021 XS Noize

Following two sell-out nights at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and a sold-out Millennium Forum show in 2021, Ryan is pleased to announce a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 03rd November 2022. The […]

ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call
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ELTON JOHN and friends reunite for ultimate Zoom call

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

Elton John and the collaborators from the acclaimed UK Number 1 album ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ have reunited over Zoom for a wonderfully warm seasonal video. Filled with all the idiosyncrasies that have come to characterize […]

Polish black metal band HEGEROTH shares 'Out Of Habit' from their upcoming fourth album 'Sacra Doctrina'
New Music

Polish black metal band HEGEROTH shares ‘Out Of Habit’ from their upcoming fourth album ‘Sacra Doctrina’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Polish black metal band Hegeroth presents the second single from their upcoming fourth album Sacra Doctrina. The album’s premiere is announced on January 24th, 2022. Hegeroth’s music is black metal with both: traditional metal features […]

Welsh thrash metal band MADICIDE releases new single ‘Death March’
New Music

Welsh thrash metal band MADICIDE releases new single ‘Death March’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Back after their five-year hiatus, Thrash Metal band, Madicide are announcing their return to the scene with a new version of their previous release, ‘Death March’.The track features the weight, speed and energy of metal […]

SARTORI shares new Single 'Devil In Disguise' off upcoming album 'Dragon's Fire'
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SARTORI shares new Single ‘Devil In Disguise’ off upcoming album ‘Dragon’s Fire’

December 20, 2021 XS Noize

Neo-classical power metal SARTORI will be releasing their debut album “Dragon’s Fire” on January 28, 2022, via Rockshots Records. Today, the band is sharing their second single “Devil In Disguise” in preview to the forthcoming […]

SEA GIRLS unveil video for new single 'Hometown' & announce UK outstore dates for May 2022
Gigs

SEA GIRLS unveil video for new single ‘Hometown’ & announce UK outstore dates for May 2022

December 17, 2021 XS Noize

Sea Girls today drop the lyric video for their latest track ‘Hometown’ – taken from their highly-anticipated new album Homesick – out 25th March 2022 on Polydor. The lyric video sees footage from Sea Girls’ […]

Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON share live session video for new song 'Honest To God' 2
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Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON share live session video for new song ‘Honest To God’

December 17, 2021 XS Noize

Glaswegian three-piece FATHERSON have shared a poignant new live session video for a new song titled “Honest To God”. The track comes on the heels of the announcement of their first album in three years, […]

M83 shares a new video for 'My Tears Are Becoming A Sea' - Watch Now 1
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M83 shares a new video for ‘My Tears Are Becoming A Sea’ – Watch Now

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

M83, the brainchild of musician Anthony Gonzalez, today shares a new video for “My Tears Are Becoming A Sea”. A standout track from M83’s celebrated 2011 double album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, the video for […]

Secretly Canadian share YOKO ONO's 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’
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Secretly Canadian share YOKO ONO’s 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Secretly Canadian today share Yoko Ono’s 1971 track ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’ in celebration of the holiday season, available for the first time on all streaming platforms. ‘Listen, the Snow is Falling’ was recorded […]

Santa Fe's TONE RANGER shares 'Wavelength' from current EP 'Follow The Sun'
New Music

Santa Fe’s TONE RANGER shares ‘Wavelength’ from current EP ‘Follow The Sun’

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Tone Ranger makes music that travels through the sonic realms of analogue technologies, desert landscapes, empty highways and ancient forests out into the cosmos. From abandoned casino’s to the red rock monuments of the Southwest, […]

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS announce Nick Cave covers album 'Where the Viaduct Looms' out 26th November 1
New Music

NELL & THE FLAMING LIPS share video for ‘Red Right Hand’ from ‘Where the Viaduct Looms’, an album of Nick Cave cover versions

December 16, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Nell & The Flaming Lips share a video for “Red Right Hand” from their album of Nick Cave covers, Where the Viaduct Looms, out now via Bella Union. The video features a live performance […]

All-star cast honour GEORGE HARRISON in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, 'My Sweet Lord'
New Music

All-star cast honour GEORGE HARRISON in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, ‘My Sweet Lord’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

An all-star cast from the worlds of music, TV, film and comedy have come together to honour George Harrison in the first-ever official music video for his iconic hit song, ‘My Sweet Lord.’ Directed by […]

EELS release CGI music video for their new single, ‘The Magic’ 1
Gigs

EELS release CGI music video for their new single, ‘The Magic’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their anticipated fourteenth studio album Extreme Witchcraft, out January 28 via PIAS and the band’s own E Works Records, EELS release the official music video for their new single, ‘The […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases new video for his Christmas song ‘Tinsel In The River’
Gigs

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases new video for his Christmas song ‘Tinsel In The River’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has today released the official video for his Christmas song entitled ‘Tinsel In The River’. Starring Benjamin himself, the video was directed by Oliver James Robbins and is available to watch below. […]

JOHN DOHERTY announces a headline show at The Deers Head, Belfast on Friday 15th April 2022
Gigs

JOHN DOHERTY announces a headline show at The Deers Head, Belfast on Friday 15th April 2022

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

After fronting Little Hours since 2014, Donegal-born lead-singer John Doherty steps out under his own name for the first time. Little Hours enjoyed success in Europe, the UK and at home in Ireland with a […]

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL unveil video for new single 'Here’s To Moving On' 1
New Music

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL unveil video for new single ‘Here’s To Moving On’

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Dashboard Confessional has unveiled the official music video for their inspiring new single, “Here’s To Moving On.” The touching new video is out now – Watch below. “It’s been one hell of a year for […]

GILMORE TRAIL return with brand new album ‘Impermanence’ - their first album in over six years
Gigs

GILMORE TRAIL return with brand new album ‘Impermanence’ – their first album in over six years

December 15, 2021 XS Noize

Breaking the six-year silence – GILMORE TRAIL – are pleased to confirm their return to music with a brand new album. ‘Impermanence’, the long-awaited follow up to 2015’s ‘The Floating World’, will be released via […]

South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary - ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’
Gigs

South London collective ARCHIVE announce new documentary – ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed South London collective Archive announces, ‘Super8: A Call To Arms & Angels’ – a documentary charting the writing and recording of the band’s 12th studio album to be streamed worldwide on Moment House. Shot […]

FerrariLover shares video for new single 'Barely Black' - Watch Now
New Music

FerrariLover shares video for new single ‘Barely Black’ – Watch Now

December 14, 2021 XS Noize

Post-punk revival, darkwave, dream pop/ethereal, minimal wave and alternative fans take notice. FerrariLover® releases sultry gothic lovelorn anthem “Barely Black” (a darkwave fairy tale) on Friday, 26 November (fittingly “Black Friday” in the U.S.). Nico […]

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