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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
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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
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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
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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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Alex Roberts & Graeme Ross
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Alex Roberts & Graeme Ross release new album ‘Meridians & Superpowers’ on 24 February

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Award-winning songwriter and exemplary multi-instrumentalist – Alex Roberts – has been a stalwart of folk circuits for many years. His songs are ‘gossamer folk webs’, augmented by Graeme Ross’ inimitable Double-Bass. This duo deliver a […]

Electric Six
Gigs

ELECTRIC SIX announce ‘Fire’ 20th anniversary tour at Limelight, Belfast on Friday 1st December

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Electric Six, Detroit’s most dependable aberrant dance rock experience is returning to the UK this summer for the 666th time in its legendary career. Join Dick Valentine, The White Wolf, Tait Nucleus, Dr. J and […]

Booker T. & The MG’s - Green Onions Deluxe (60th Anniversary)
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ALBUM REVIEW: Booker T. & The MG’s – Green Onions Deluxe (60th Anniversary)

February 23, 2023 Sandra Blemster

In 1962, a record was created, through a spur-of-the-moment jam, of four musicians in Memphis, Tennessee. That record, ‘Green Onions’, went on to become the most popular instrumental ever recorded. Released in the summer of […]

Ards International Guitar Festival
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Ards Guitar Festival 2023 Line-Up Revealed

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce its 2023 Ards International Guitar Festival programme. The much-loved festival will take place from 19 – 23 April at various venues around Newtownards. The festival […]

Gabrielle
Gigs

GABRIELLE adds a Derry date to her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Gabrielle adds a Derry date to her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour. The tour will see her celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit #1 single ‘Dreams’ and perform highlights […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Heaton at The SSE Arena, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Heaton at The SSE Arena, Belfast

February 23, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Paul Heaton and his band continued their series of Irish tour dates with an amazing show last night at The SSE Arena, Belfast. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.        […]

JLS
Gigs

JLS announce huge Autumn 2023 UK & Ireland arena tour

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

JLS’s 2021 comeback tour proved to be one of the hottest tickets for years, with phenomenal public demand seeing the reunited quartet having to extend their initial 16 show schedule to a 29 date tour […]

Neutral Milk Hotel
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Neutral Milk Hotel – The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel

February 22, 2023 Alex Hoggard

The Collected Works of Neutral Milk Hotel is an almost exhaustive recorded history of Jeff Mangum’s esteemed band Neutral Milk Hotel. The boxset is compiled of four 12” LPs, two 10” records and three 7” […]

Galen & Paul
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The new project from Galen Ayers & Paul Simonon ‘Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?’ to be released on 19 May

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Galen & Paul is the brand-new project from: Paul Simonon, bassist with The Clash, Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad and The Queen; and Galen Ayers, the singer-songwriter whose artistic projects include the rightly acclaimed […]

Travis
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TRAVIS announce special live album ‘The Invisible Band (Live)’ as part of RSD 2023

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Following the 20th anniversary reissue of their critically-acclaimed album The Invisible Band, multi-platinum-selling Scottish rockers Travis return with the release of a special one-off live album The Invisible Band (Live). The album will be released […]

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West
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Declan Welsh & The Decadent West announce their second album ‘2’ & share lead single ‘King Of My Head’

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Glasgow indie specialists Declan Welsh & The Decadent West announce eagerly anticipated second record ‘2’, arriving September 22nd via Frictionless Music, and share scintillating lead track ‘King Of My Head’, out today (February 22nd). Recorded […]

Everything But The Girl
New Music

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL reveal new track ‘Caution To The Wind’ from upcoming album ‘Fuse’

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Everything But The Girl have today revealed their new track “Caution To The Wind” and its accompanying lyric video. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album ‘Fuse’ out 21 April and is the […]

Blur
Gigs

BLUR announce very special guest PAUL WELLER for second Wembley Stadium show on 9 July 2023

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Metropolis Music today announced that very special guest Paul Weller, as well as The Selecter and Snooker Champion/DJ Steve Davis will join the line-up for Blur’s second Wembley show on 9th July.  The band’s first-ever […]

Mark McCarney
Gigs

MARK MCCARNEY announces Belfast, Limelight 1 show on Saturday 2 December 2023

February 22, 2023 XS Noize

Mark McCarney brings his first live hour of Stand Up to Limelight. Mark McCarney is swiftly emerging as one of Northern Ireland’s most talked about performers. His rise in the comedy scene has seen him […]

Shame – Food for Worms
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shame – Food for Worms

February 22, 2023 Alex Hoggard

The South London five-piece Shame return with their third album, Food for Worms, which marks a departure from their previous efforts. Moving away from their post-punk beginnings, the band have tapped into their eclectic range […]

Billy Lockett
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

February 22, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

Tiny Ruins
News

TINY RUINS announce their fourth album ‘Ceremony’ & share new single ‘Dorothy Bay’

February 21, 2023 XS Noize

Tiny Ruins, the project of New Zealand musician Hollie Fullbrook, announces their fourth album, Ceremony, out April 28th via Marathon Artists, and shares a new single, ‘Dorothy Bay’. The follow-up to 2019’s celebrated Olympic Girls, […]

W.A.S.P.
Gigs

W.A.S.P. announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday 26 March

February 21, 2023 XS Noize

W.A.S.P. wrapped up their first US tour in 10 years with a sold-out show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, this brings a total of 18 sold-out shows for the US tour. The show features […]

Jordan
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JORDAN announces headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 12th May

February 21, 2023 XS Noize

Hailing from Salford (UK), Jordan is loud and proud about his roots and hard upbringing. A master of storytelling, Jordan portrays the pain he has suffered through the lyrics in his raps, displaying realism which […]

The Boo Radleys
Gigs

THE BOO RADLEYS share new single – ‘The Unconscious’ and news of further tour dates

February 21, 2023 XS Noize

Feeling ever more back where they belong as new music and touring announcements detonate love bombs amongst fans old and new, both in the UK and overseas, The Boo Radleys follow up their New Year […]

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