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        • KRAFTWERK
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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

          Huartan
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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

          tom smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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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        • Asha Maclean
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          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
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          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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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TOM MEIGHAN
News

TOM MEIGHAN announces he will be joining NOEL GALLAGHER on his 2023 UK Arena Tour this December

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN is thrilled to announce that he will be joining Noel Gallagher on his 2023 UK Arena Tour this December. Tom Meighan released his first solo album, The Reckoning, in May. It hit the […]

Ashley McBryde
Gigs

ASHLEY MCBRYDE returns to Belfast with a show at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday 27 January

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music […]

Tyler Childers
News

TYLER CHILDERS’ announces new album ‘Rustin’ In The Rain’ & shares video for first single ‘In Your Love’

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

Rustin’ In The Rain, the new album from renowned singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers, will be released September 8th on Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records. Of the album, Childers shares, “This is a collection of […]

Armaan Malik
News

Global pop sensation ARMAAN MALIK shares video for new single ‘Sleepless Nights’

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

Global pop sensation, Armaan Malik, is set to captivate the hearts of music lovers worldwide with his new track ‘Sleepless Nights’, which follows on from previous hit singles ‘You’, ‘How Many’, ‘Control’ and the Ed […]

The Darkness
Features

Darkness on the Edge of Town – The trajectory of a touring band. From clubs to capacity

August 7, 2023 Chris Mullan

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the evening could already be considered a success. But the main event is still to come. […]

Noahfinnce
Gigs

NOAHFINNCE announces headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre in October

August 7, 2023 XS Noize

With two EPs already under his belt, Award-winning content creator and musician Noahfinnce is delighted to announce his debut Belfast headline show in Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday, 29th October 2023. Championing authenticity and […]

Bonnie Tyler
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BONNIE TYLER announces 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Bonnie Tyler will release a 40th-anniversary vinyl edition of her landmark album ‘Faster Than The Speed of Night’ on September 15th via Sony. It will be pressed on ruby red vinyl. ‘Faster Than The Speed […]

Brand New Friend
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BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘Stars Bleed’ & announce Irish tour

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today (4th August), Brand New Friend release the single ‘Stars Bleed’ following their recent announcement of their forthcoming album Grandstand to be released September 15th. A song indebted to ‘Terror Twilight’ era Pavement, country artists […]

The Anchoress
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THE ANCHORESS announces ‘Versions’ – ten re-imaginings of songs by the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure & Nirvana

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Elton John championed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) will release her album of modern reworkings, ‘Versions’ this autumn via the recently relaunched Drowned in Sound label, compiling ten re-imaginings […]

Crosses
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††† (CROSSES) announce new album ‘Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.’ – Watch video for first single ‘Invisible Hand’

August 4, 2023 XS Noize

Today, ††† (Crosses) —Chino Moreno (Deftones) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — release their new single “Invisible Hand.” via Warner Records. It’s the introduction to the duo’s anticipated new album Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, […]

miles kane
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Miles Kane – One Man Band

August 3, 2023 Niall Donnelly

Who wants some indie bangers? Is anyone here craving a few songs to sing along to at a festival? Perhaps some highly energetic guitar melodies to dance around in your skinny jeans? Alright, look no […]

Will Butler + Sister Squares
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WILL BUTLER + SISTER SQUARES share new single ‘Arrow of Time’

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

Will Butler + Sister Squares — Miles Francis, Julie Shore, Jenny Shore and Sara Dobbs — present their new single/video, ‘Arrow of Time’, from their forthcoming self-titled album out September 22nd on Merge Records. It […]

Danger Mouse & Jemini
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DANGER MOUSE & JEMINI announce the long-delayed release of their ‘Born Again’ album

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrated producer and musician Danger Mouse and talented New York rapper Jemini Have announced the long-delayed release of their Born Again album — recorded in 2004 but previously unheard until now — available to the […]

The Dying Seconds
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Dublin’s THE DYING SECONDS unveil new single ‘Make Your Heart Beat’

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

‘Make Your Heart Beat’ is the second single from The Dying Seconds’ upcoming album, Full Of Ghosts. It is due for release on 4th August 2023. ‘Make Your Heart Beat’ explores a longing for a […]

The Baseball Project
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: The Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey talks Grand Salami Time!

August 3, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #140 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Scott McCaughey from supergroup The Baseball Project to discuss their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time! The band is made up of Steve Wynn […]

Jamie Webster
Gigs

JAMIE WEBSTER announces HUGE Sefton Park hometown show and details of new album 10 FOR THE PEOPLE

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

The scale of public support for the songs of the singular, life-as-he-sees-it-singing, aspirational indie voice of Jamie Webster looks set to reach new heights as he announces the release of his third album, 10 For […]

ASH
Gigs

ASH announce live acoustic performance + Q&A session Live at Oh Yeah, Belfast

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of their latest album ‘Race The Night’, Ash will be performing a special acoustic set and then taking part in a Q&A session at the venue below. Oh Yeah, BELFAST – […]

James Blunt
News

JAMES BLUNT returns with forthcoming album ‘Who We Used To Be’ & releases new single ‘Beside You’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

James Blunt is back with a sparkling new album Who We Used To Be – released October 27th on Atlantic Records, featuring the bright and breezy uptempo rocker “Beside You’. Produced by The Six, a […]

Ade
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer – ADE shares cinematic final track ‘One Of Us’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

NYC-based singer-songwriter and producer – ADE – has shared “One Of Us”, his final track under his current moniker. Unravelling like a faded velvet curtain lowered at the end of a high-brow theatre performance or […]

Neon Waltz
News

Scottish indie-rock band NEON WALTZ release their latest single ‘When All Is Said and Done’

August 2, 2023 XS Noize

Scottish indie-rock band Neon Waltz release their latest single, ‘When All Is Said and Done’, the third track from their upcoming album ‘Honey Now’, out on 1st September.  Originally intended as an acoustic guitar jam, […]

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