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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 […]

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

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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peter gabriel
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PETER GABRIEL shares ‘Four Kinds of Horses’ from his forthcoming album i/o

May 5, 2023 XS Noize

On the full moon, Friday 5 May, Peter Gabriel releases the next track from his forthcoming album i/o. This month the song is ‘Four Kinds of Horses,’ and the first-up is the Bright-Side Mix. Written […]

the flaming lips
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THE FLAMING LIPS to release a new limited-edition vinyl EP entitled ‘Hypnotist’ on June 16

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

The Flaming Lips will unveil a new limited-edition vinyl EP entitled Hypnotist on June 16. It notably collects four fan-favourite tracks previously only available on the 6-CD Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 20th Anniversary Box Set. […]

Simon Day
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The Fast Show’s’ SIMON DAY is bringing his new show to Belfast next Thursday

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

The man who invented saving the planet and has dedicated his life to lowering carbon emissions and getting a pound note- Dave Angel, reveals in speech and song how he has juggled a remarkable life […]

Therapy?
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Andy Cairns of Therapy? on new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #128 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Therapy? Vocalist and guitarist Andy Cairns to discuss their colossal new studio album ‘Hard Cold Fire’. As Therapy? ‘s fourth decade finally gets underway […]

Motörhead
Features

Motörhead – Ace of Spades: What is the story?

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

After being kicked out of Hawkwind in May 1975 after being arrested for drug possession in Canada, ‘Lemmy’ decided to set up his own band under the name Motorhead, which was also the name of […]

Greta Van Fleet unveil new video for 'Meeting The Master'
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GRETA VAN FLEET unveil new video for ‘Meeting The Master’

May 4, 2023 XS Noize

Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet have unveiled the new video for their critically acclaimed track ‘Meeting The Master’, directed by the band alongside Gus Black. The song hails from the band’s forthcoming third studio […]

Jared Freid
Gigs

US comedian JARED FREID announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

US comedian Jared Freid is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on 4th May 2023. Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, with a strong […]

Turin Brakes
Gigs

TURIN BRAKES announce ‘Ether Song’ 20th anniversary shows

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their second album Ether Song, Turin Brakes have announced three very special intimate shows – in Leeds, Glasgow and London – where they’ll be performing Ether Song in full along […]

The Hives
Gigs

THE HIVES return with new album ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’ & release video for new single ‘Bogus Operandi’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Swedish rock’n’roll heroes The Hives return this summer with their first studio album in over a decade. Today, the band announces The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, out August 11th, 2023, via Fuga. The announcement is […]

Alison Goldfrapp
Gigs

ALISON GOLDFRAPP shares title track from her debut solo album ‘Love Invention’

May 3, 2023 XS Noize

Synth-pop visionary Alison Goldfrapp today returns with the next piece of the puzzle from her highly anticipated debut solo album, sharing the cosmic new single “Love Invention”. The upcoming album will be released on the […]

Baxter Dury
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BAXTER DURY shares new single ‘Celebrate Me’ from forthcoming album ‘I Thought I Was Better Than You’

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Musician, writer and Renaissance man Baxter Dury releases “Celebrate Me”, the third track from his forthcoming seventh studio album I Thought I Was Better Than You. Due for release on June 2 through Heavenly Recordings, […]

Wizkid
Gigs

WIZKID to play Dublin show at 3Arena on Saturday, 14 October 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling Nigerian global superstar, Wizkid announced a Dublin date at 3Arena on Saturday, 14th October, in support of his fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego. Following his iconic UK show […]

JUDAS PRIEST
Gigs

JUDAS PRIEST announce Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

JUDAS PRIEST announces Dublin date for 3Arena on Friday, March 15th 2024. Plus, special guests Saxon and Uriah Heep. Tickets from €69.75, including the booking fee go on sale this Friday at 10 am from […]

Cosmo Pyke
Gigs

COSMO PYKE announces show at Voodoo, Belfast on 29th November 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Answering calls from his fans since the ‘Curser’s Lament’ demo surfaced online in 2016, artist Cosmo Pyke shared the single in its final form on 29th March – the title track of his new EP […]

Kultur Shock
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kultur Shock at The 100 Club, London

May 2, 2023 Michael Barron

Whilst Kultur Shock are a Seattle-based band, they do not have a presumed Seattle sound. As “de-facto founders of the gypsy punk movement”, their sound transcends geography. Over the last 26 years, Kultur Shock has […]

MUNA
Gigs

MUNA announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on August 29th 2023

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

MUNA is magic. After releasing their now viral, life-affirming, queer anthem “Silk Chiffon,” featuring the band’s new label head Phoebe Bridgers, the band took 2022 by storm. MUNA, the band’s self-titled third album, is a […]

OSCAR BLUE announces headline show at Laverys, Belfast
Gigs

OSCAR BLUE announces headline show at Laverys, Belfast

May 2, 2023 XS Noize

Influenced at a formative age by the passion and integrity of Irish folk icons such as Damien Dempsey and the contemporary indie/rock sound of bands like Snow Patrol, Oscar Blue is an emerging artist and […]

ben and nina
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BEN EARLE of The Shires teams up with NINA NESBITT for new single ‘Make It Easy’

April 29, 2023 XS Noize

Ben Earle of The Shires and Nina Nesbitt share a love of the classic singer-songwriter tradition, which provides the grounding for their instantly relatable, emotionally engaging, pop-leaning songs. Those traits all stand tall as the […]

Maimuna Memon
News

MAIMUNA MEMON shares new single ‘Insomnia’

April 29, 2023 XS Noize

Maimuna Memon’s recent debut single ‘Sinner’ added a new element to her multifaceted artistry, which has already seen her win The Fringe First Award for her self-written, one-woman show ‘Manic Street Creature’ as well as […]

The Wedding Present
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT ’24 Songs’ UK tour 2023 announced for Limelight, Belfast

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

The notion of issuing a monthly 7” single is, of course, not new to The Wedding Present – they did the same thing with the ‘Hit Parade’ in 1992 – but ‘24 Songs’ shows that […]

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