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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
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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
          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
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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
          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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andy bell
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Ride guitarist and songwriter ANDY BELL announces new album ‘Tidal Love Numbers’

April 6, 2023 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell has taken yet another musical detour, this time collaborating with Essex-based duo Masal on an incredible new album of ambient, astral jazz. Tidal Love Numbers is released via Sonic […]

Tom Meighan
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INTERVIEW: Tom Meighan on his first solo album ‘The Reckoning’

April 6, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #125 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan to talk about his first solo album ‘The Reckoning.’ Nearly 3 years after departing Kasabian, Tom Meighan […]

Leftfield
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LEFTFIELD release new remix of ‘RAPTURE 16’ ahead of spring 2023 UK tour

April 6, 2023 XS Noize

Leftfield have today released a new single entitled “Rapture 16”. This is a completely new remix of the album version of the track, featuring the vocals of the incredible Earl 16. Earl first collaborated with […]

Peter Gabriel
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PETER GABRIEL reveals the Bright-Side Mix of the title track from his forthcoming album ‘i/o’

April 6, 2023 XS Noize

On the full moon, Thursday 6 April, Peter Gabriel releases the Bright-Side Mix of the title track from his forthcoming album, i/o. Written and produced by Peter Gabriel, “i/o” was primarily recorded at Real World […]

Hozier
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HOZIER releases video for new single ‘Eat Your Young’

April 5, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of his new EP Eat Your Young last month, Hozier has today released the official video for the EP’s title track. Alongside the video, Hozier has also announced a run of very […]

Moreish Idols
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South London’s MOREISH IDOLS announce their much-anticipated second EP ‘Lock Eyes and Collide’

April 5, 2023 XS Noize

South London’s Moreish Idols today announce their much-anticipated second EP, “Lock Eyes and Collide”, which will be out April 28th on a limited 12″ vinyl and digital release from Speedy Wunderground. They also share a […]

THERAPY?
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THERAPY? share their hard-hitting new track ‘POUNDLAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

April 5, 2023 XS Noize

Following the release of the anthemic single ‘Joy,’ Northern Irish rock outfit, THERAPY? drop their hard-hitting new track ‘POUNDLAND OF HOPE AND GLORY’. The track is taken from the new album ‘Hard Cold Fire’ which […]

Busted
Gigs

BUSTED announce shows for 3Arena, Dublin and SSE Arena, Belfast as part of 20th anniversary greatest hits arena tour

April 5, 2023 XS Noize

Impossible though it may seem, it’s been twenty years since Busted bounced into the charts with the irrepressible pop-punk energy of their debut single ‘What I Go To School For’. It kick-started a succession of […]

THE K’S
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Warrington indie-rock risers THE K’S unveil a new video for current single ‘Chancer’

April 4, 2023 XS Noize

Warrington indie-rock risers – THE K’S – have unveiled a new video for the current single “Chancer”. Unfolding like a triumphant victory lap following a riotous few months of touring, the new video is produced […]

Fyfe Dangerfield
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FYFE DANGERFIELD shares his brand new single ‘The Zebra Wind’

April 4, 2023 XS Noize

Following a sold-out three-week residency at State51 Factory, Fyfe Dangerfield, the founder and frontman of Guillemots, today continues his resurgence as he shares his brand new single ‘The Zebra Wind’, which has just been premiered […]

93FEETOFSMOKE
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INTERVIEW: 93FEETOFSMOKE on his new single ‘conversations’ & upcoming album

April 4, 2023 Randall Radic

Based in Los Angeles, emo-rap artist 93FEETOFSMOKE recently released his new single/music video, “conversations,” from his forthcoming album, SUCKER. Co-written and produced by Erik Ron, “conversations” delves into the negative thoughts inside our heads and […]

Wheatus
Gigs

WHEATUS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 24th October 2023

April 4, 2023 XS Noize

Teenage years may be fleeting, but it seems ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ is for life, as Wheatus’ debut single popped up yet again in 2022, making itself known in a way never seen before in the form […]

DEXYS return with new album 'The Feminine Divine' & release single ‘I’m Going To Get Free’
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DEXYS return with new album ‘The Feminine Divine’ & release single ‘I’m Going To Get Free’

April 3, 2023 XS Noize

Dexys are back! 11 years after the release of their last album of original music, the acclaimed One Day I’m Going to Soar, the band return with a stunning new record, The Feminine Divine, out […]

Morrissey
Gigs

MORRISSEY announces a brand-new UK and Ireland tour

April 3, 2023 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a brand-new UK and Ireland tour including a major outdoor show at Leeds Millennium Square on Wednesday 12th July. The announcement follows his lauded European tour last month including […]

The Anchoress
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS announces new single & ‘Versions’ album ahead of UK tour

April 3, 2023 XS Noize

The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has announced a new single ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ via the recently relaunched Drowned In Sound Label. Produced by Davies and mixed by Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Laurie Anderson), the […]

Cian Ducrot
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CIAN DUCROT shares new single ‘Part of Me’

March 31, 2023 XS Noize

Everything is falling into place for Cian Ducrot. The Irish singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has seen his previous two singles – ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ and the Gold-certified ‘All For You’ – fly into the Top […]

Charles Cave
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CHARLES CAVE (White Lies) shares video for new track ‘Easy Love’

March 31, 2023 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of the most successful year in White Lies’ career which saw the band sell nearly a quarter of a million tickets worldwide, Charles Cave, songwriter and bassist, has taken a natural […]

The Sherlocks
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THE SHERLOCKS share new single ‘Don’t Let It Out’ from their upcoming album ‘People Like Me & You’

March 31, 2023 XS Noize

The Sherlocks’ recent single ‘Sirens’ delivered a big moment for the band, their fierce and uncompromising new sound rewarded with extensive Radio 1 airplay including Jordan & Vick’s Tune of the Week as well as […]

Graham Lambert - Inspiral Carpets
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Graham Lambert on Inspiral Carpets – The Complete Singles

March 31, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #124 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Graham Lambert from Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets have released The Complete Singles, a brand new album compiling all of the […]

City and Colour - The Love Still Held Me Near
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: City and Colour – The Love Still Held Me Near

March 30, 2023 Lori Gava

There are a number of rock albums that chronicle the tragic loss of a friend or loved one. Hovering at the top of that list are offerings like Sufjan Steven’s Carrie and Lowell, Arcade Fire’s […]

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