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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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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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LIVE REVIEW: Deftones Deliver a Spellbinding, Rain-Soaked Set at The Piece Hall Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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LIVE REVIEW: Deftones Deliver a Spellbinding, Rain-Soaked Set at The Piece Hall

July 3, 2025 Alina Salihbekova

On June 24th, Deftones took over The Piece Hall in Halifax, turning a rainy summer night into something truly unforgettable. Even before the band stepped on stage, the atmosphere was electric. You could feel the […]

Foo Fighters
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Foo Fighters Celebrate 30th Anniversary with New Single ‘Today’s Song’

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Foo Fighters mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s classic 1995 debut with the opening salvo of its next chapter: ‘Today’s Song,’ the first taste of new Foo Fighters music since 2023’s universally acclaimed But […]

Billie Eilish
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Banned item list: What you can and cannot take to see Billie Eilish in Manchester

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

The American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish will conclude the UK leg of her ongoing seventh concert tour, “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour,” with four shows at Manchester’s Co-op Live, with a series of […]

Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition
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Oasis Mark 30 Years of ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ with Special Deluxe Edition

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

Oasis have today announced details of deluxe formats of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? to celebrate the era-defining album’s landmark 30th anniversary. It will feature new unplugged versions of five classic recordings, ‘Cast No Shadow’, […]

Cam Muncey
Podcasts

Jet’s Cam Muncey: Beyond the Band, Into ‘Delusions of Grandeur’ | XS Noize Podcast #234

July 2, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Cam Muncey — guitarist, co-founder, and key songwriter of Australian rock legends Jet — to discuss his bold and unexpected debut solo […]

Simple Minds
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Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill Share Their Story in New Memoir ‘Our Secrets Are The Same’

July 1, 2025 XS Noize

This is the remarkable joint memoir by Simple Minds founding members and follows the fantastical, chaotic, and global adventures of two friends who met in an estate in Toryglen, on Glasgow’s southside when they were […]

Oasis
Gigs

Setlist confirmed as Oasis kick-off highly anticipated reunion tour

July 1, 2025 XS Noize

The legends of Britpop have risen from the ashes and are gearing up to kick off their highly anticipated world tour on July 4, 2024. The legends of Britpop have risen from the ashes and […]

Lewis Capaldi
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Lewis Capaldi announces September UK & Ireland arena tour

June 30, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts with his huge new single Survive, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury […]

LIVE REVIEW: Zach Bryan Ignites Hyde Park: A Night of Heartfelt Anthems and Raw Connection
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Zach Bryan Ignites Hyde Park: A Night of Heartfelt Anthems and Raw Connection

June 30, 2025 Michael Barron

Zach Bryan went the extra mile to connect with his British fans at BST Hyde Park, setting the tone from the very start by choosing Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London” as his walk-on music. Rather […]

The Feeling
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The Feeling Bring 20th Anniversary Tour of ‘Twelve Stops and Home’ to Belfast

June 28, 2025 XS Noize

Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling have today announced their headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album ‘Twelve Stops & Home’. The tour will see the band on a major tour across the […]

Public Enemy
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Public Enemy Drop Surprise Album “Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025”

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

Hip-hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans today with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025.” It will be available exclusively on Bandcamp with a special […]

Lewis Capaldi
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Lewis Capaldi returns with brand new single ‘Survive’

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi today makes his extremely welcome return with new single ‘Survive’ – a bold, brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career, that ended at Glastonbury […]

D:Ream
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D:Ream Return with New Album ‘Do It Anyway’ Out July 25th, and Share Title Track

June 27, 2025 XS Noize

D:Ream’s classic ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ has constantly resurfaced to become a cultural phenomenon: first as a mega hit with four weeks at #1 and a BRIT Award nomination, then ushering in New Labour, before soundtracking lockdown and sneaking into Rishi Sunak’s election announcement. […]

Coldplay
Gigs

Incredible things you need to know about Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour

June 25, 2025 XS Noize

Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” has ignited stadiums around the world with its cosmic energy since the band’s first show in Costa Rica. From record-shattering ticket sales to eco-conscious initiatives, this tour has […]

Belfast TradFest 2025
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Belfast TradFest 2025 Reveals Massive Line-Up with 500 Musicians and 450 Events Citywide

June 25, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest 2025: World’s finest musicians, singers and dancers flock to Belfast for the fastest growing festival of traditional music in Ireland, featuring over 500 musicians and 450 events in 30 venues throughout the city. […]

Asha Maclean
Interviews

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

June 25, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

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 […]

Echobelly’s Sonya Madan & Glenn Johansson Mark 30 Years of ‘ON’ | XS Noize Podcast #233
Podcasts

Echobelly’s Sonya Madan & Glenn Johansson Reflect on 30 Years of ‘ON’ — And What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #233

June 25, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Sonya Madan and Glenn Johansson of Britpop icons Echobelly as they prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark second album […]

Jim Charlie
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Simple Minds Celebrate 40 Years of ‘Once Upon A Time’ with Deluxe Red Vinyl & 5CD Box Set

June 24, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Simple Minds announce details of a forthcoming 40th anniversary vinyl edition of their multi-platinum album Once Upon A Time, released on 17th October. The limited edition red vinyl now includes global smash hit single […]

Shane Todd
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Shane Todd Announces Massive Stand-Up Tour with New Shows in Derry, Cork & Dublin

June 24, 2025 XS Noize

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd is back with his brand new stand-up show. Shane Todd hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast […]

Audrey Hobert
News

Audrey Hobert Continues Her Ascent with Captivating New Song “Bowling Alley”

June 23, 2025 XS Noize

Breakout star Audrey Hobert unveils a new song, “Bowling alley,” today via Columbia Records. Entirely written by Audrey, the track arrives alongside a self-directed video.  “‘Bowling alley’ is about thinking nobody wants you to go […]

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