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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 […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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: 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
          Gigs

          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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          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

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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, […]

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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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WINACHI
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PREMIERE: WINACHI drop their new ‘Heaven In Hell.A (Remix E.P)’

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI drop their NEW ‘Heaven In Hell. A (Remix E.P)’ exclusively today via XS Noize, which features x3 FUNKalicious remixes of their current single by legendary producers ‘Brian ‘FAST’ Leiser (Fun Lovin’ Criminals) & Danny […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University

December 11, 2022 Iam Burn

The temperature had just dropped to -1° Celcius as I arrived at the venue. A brass monkey wandered across the quad, looking for a welding torch. Hoping to find warmth inside, I found the venue […]

Kula Shaker
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Shepherds Bush Empire, London

December 11, 2022 Michael Barron

With over 25 years of being, Kula Shaker has built live staples guaranteed to enchant and exhilarate fans old and new. As has become a tradition, the four-piece opened with “Hey Dude”, which instantly gained […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 release ‘Oh Caroline’ Video from their Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release the official video for ‘Oh Caroline’ – taken from their critically acclaimed Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. You can watch the Samuel Bradley-directed video BELOW. Released in […]

Litany
New Music

LITANY shares new single ‘Die Hard (Is A Christmas Film)’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

“Yippee ki-yay, motherfucker!” If you’re one of the countless people who get the festive season started by once again watching McClane take on Gruber in ‘Die Hard’, you’ll know that translates approximately as “Christmas is […]

Simple Minds
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS release new single TRAFFIC featuring RUSSELL MAEL OF SPARKS

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Today Simple Minds release a new mix as well as an acoustic version of ‘Traffic’, the third single to be taken from their outstanding eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. Written by the band’s […]

Björk
New Music

Björk releases sideproject remix of atopos from ‘fossora’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Björk has released the sideproject remix of the track ‘atopos’; a hammering expansion on the original track that is layered with crisp, busy beats. Björk collaborated with Sideproject when producing some of the beats from […]

The Killers
Gigs

THE KILLERS announce Belfast Vital show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st Sep 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The Killers have announced a HUGE Belfast show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st September 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr. The Las Vegas band returns to the city for the first time […]

The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

December 8, 2022 Iam Burn

In 2002, The Flaming Lips released their tenth studio album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. A band that has consistently evolved throughout their career, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots presented a more electronic direction to their […]

Gorillaz
Gigs

GORILLAZ share new single ‘SKINNY APE’ & announce revolutionary new AR music video performances in LDN & NYC

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz will revolutionise the very concept of musical performance as they transform the streets of New York and London into stages for two groundbreaking performances of their brand-new track ‘Skinny Ape’. Taking place at 14.30 […]

Matt Goss
Gigs

MATT GOSS Announces Major Spring UK Tour including London Royal Albert Hall & New Album

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Matt Goss, the legendary Bros frontman, is returning to the musical stage in the UK following his recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and an 11-year Las Vegas residency, with brand new music and major […]

NOFX - Double Album
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: NOFX – Double Album

December 8, 2022 Michael Barron

NOFX, throughout their almost four decades career, has been known for making controversial statements, and the band members have not become more mild-mannered as they enter their fifties. The latest being that the Beatles’ White […]

NOT A TOY
Interviews

INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

December 8, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

Philip Selway
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for ‘Check For Signs Of Life’ from upcoming album “Strange Dance” & Announces UK and European tour dates

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, and having previously shared a visualizer for lead single “Check For Signs Of Life”, today Philip Selway shares a mesmerising and beautifully-shot […]

Begonia
Gigs

BEGONIA shares the video for new single ‘Cold Night’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Begonia’s reputation as one of the biggest, boldest voices to emerge from Canada in recent years continued with her recent single ‘Right Here’. Earning airplay and acclaim that stretched into the UK, US, Germany and […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Hu at the Ulster Hall, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Hu at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 7, 2022 Marc Leach

As the Rumble of Thunder passed over Belfast on a cold December night, the echoing sounds of “HU! HU! HU!” could be heard as the Mongolian horde crossed the Northern Irish mountains. Imagine if this […]

Lana Del Rey
New Music

LANA DEL REY announces her ninth studio album ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey announces her highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, ’ due for release on 10th March 2023. It follows the recent success of […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES release Rok Predin directed video for ‘Here, There And Everywhere’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for The Beatles’ “Here, There And Everywhere” by Trunk Animation. “Follow the band on tour, as they face an ever-changing backdrop of cities, hotels, roads, and gigs, with only each […]

IN FOCUS// Alter Bridge (+ Halestorm, Mammoth WVH) @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Alter Bridge with Halestorm & Mammoth WVH live at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

December 7, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips came to Nottingham and blew everyone’s socks off with their powerful performance. The support came from Mammoth WVH […]

Sasha & John Digweed
Gigs

SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED are back in Belfast to headline The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 8th April 2023

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

The original DJ Duo Sasha & John Digweed are back in Belfast to headline The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 8th April 2023. John Digweed and Sasha spent almost two decades collaborating after their first meeting […]

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