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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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
          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
          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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        • 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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        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker & Ocean Colour Scene – Brixton Academy Credit: Denise Esposito
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LIVE REVIEW: Ocean Colour Scene & Kula Shaker – Brixton Academy

April 6, 2025 Michael Barron

There’s a difference between being billed as a support act and a special guest. Kula Shaker, with their established reputation and singular style, made it clear they were the latter. From the moment the stage […]

IRON MAIDEN
Gigs

5 Best bands touring the UK in 2025 

April 5, 2025 XS Noize

The United Kingdom is set to play host some of the most anticipated tours of the decade. From genre-defining performances to stadium-filling rock concerts, these bands will cater to various musical tastes onstage this year.  […]

Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner
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Catfish and the Bottlemen Return to Belfast for Massive Belsonic 2025 Headliner

April 4, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen are pleased to announce a headline show Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Sunday 15th June 2025. Catfish and the Bottlemen’s arena-filling sonic outlook has […]

Kula Shaker
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Kula Shaker Announce New Single ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ – Out April 10th

April 4, 2025 XS Noize

On 10th April Kula Shaker’s irrepressible return continues apace as the original line-up announce the release of a brand new single ‘Charge of The Light Brigade’ on Strangefolk Records. Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires […]

Stereo MC’s
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Stereo MC’s Announce 2025 Return with New UK and Ireland Tour

April 3, 2025 XS Noize

UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows. Demand for Stereo MCs remains high. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing […]

IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

April 3, 2025 Alina Salihbekova

On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

hardfi
News

Hard-Fi celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark debut ‘Stars Of CCTV’ with a limited edition LP and CD, available July 4th

April 3, 2025 XS Noize

British four-piece Hard-Fi mark the 20th anniversary of their era-defining debut album, Stars Of CCTV, with a limited edition yellow gatefold 2-LP vinyl and 2-CD release—out 4th July. This collection celebrates the record that transformed four working-class […]

Culture Wars
News

Culture Wars pen angry letter on Rock N’ Roll belter ‘Typical Ways’

April 3, 2025 XS Noize

Austin-based band Culture Wars have shared their shout-from-the-rooftops single “Typical Ways,” available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. Vocalist Alex Dugan wrote the song as an angry letter to himself – its explosive, belt-worthy […]

Magnetic Skies
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Magnetic Skies soar again with new synth-laden anthem ‘A Place on Earth

April 3, 2025 XS Noize

Leaning into their signature synth-laden sound, Magnetic Skies release their first new music of 2025 with the gargantuan single ‘A Place on Earth,’ out now. Classic yet delightfully futuristic all at once, the music of Magnetic […]

Public Enemy
News

Public Enemy to Play Exclusive One-Off UK Show at Royal Albert Hall – June 27, 2025

April 3, 2025 XS Noize

Iconic hip-hop legends Public Enemy announce a once-in-a-lifetime evening at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall on June 27th, 2025. This historic event for British fans will mark their first UK performance in almost a decade. […]

Oasis
Gigs

How much could Oasis earn from their 2025 tour? 

April 2, 2025 XS Noize

From their emergence in 1991 to their breakup in 2009, Oasis dominated the UK’s music scene. According to Guinness World Records, they were the most successful UK musical act between 1995 and 2005, having sold […]

Wet Leg
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Wet Leg announce second album ‘moisturizer’ & unveil new single ‘catch these fists’

April 2, 2025 XS Noize

Wet Leg – the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – have announced their eagerly anticipated second album moisturizer will be released on July 11th. Joined by Ellis Durand (bass), […]

John Lydon
Podcasts

John Lydon Talks Sex Pistols, Public Image Ltd (PiL), and Life Uncensored | The XS Noize Podcast #221

April 2, 2025 XS Noize

In this explosive new episode of The XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar welcomes back punk rock legend John Lydon — best known as Johnny Rotten, frontman of the iconic Sex Pistols and founder […]

Wallows
News

Wallows Bring ‘Model & More Tour’ to Belfast’s Custom House Square on August 18th

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

US rock band Wallows are bringing their Model & More Tour to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Monday 18th August 2025. Wallows (composed of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston) returned in 2024 with […]

Brian Jonestown Massacre
News

Brian Jonestown Massacre Drop New 10″ Red Vinyl Single ‘Makes Me Great Again / Out Of Body’ – Out April 25

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE will release ‘Makes Me Great / Out Of Body’ on red transparent 10” vinyl on the 25th of April on Anton Newcombe’s record label A Recordings. Following a hugely successful UK […]

John Grant
News

John Grant to Perform at Belfast’s Mandela Hall on Friday, October 3, 2025

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

A Top 10 UK chart entry for his 2021 album Boy From Michigan followed by some of the very best reviews of his career for 2024’s The Art Of The Lie confirm that John Grant […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announce Unique Rave-Orchestra EU/UK Tour for Late 2025

April 1, 2025 XS Noize

A dual-headed tour that effortlessly skips between rave sets and shows accompanied by some of Europe’s most acclaimed orchestras and sinfonias? There’s possibly only one band in the world capable of pulling that off, and […]

CALIFORNIA IRISH
News

Belfast Band CALIFORNIA IRISH, Featuring Cormac Neeson, Releases Debut Single ‘Big Questions’ – Out Now!

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

CALIFORNIA IRISH is the new band featuring The Answer’s Cormac Neeson. The band tips its hat to the wonderfully melodic and free-spirited sound of 60s America, a sound that reaches back into a gentler, more […]

The Who Rock the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust’s 25th Anniversary Credit: John Stead
Live Reviews

The Who Rock the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust’s 25th Anniversary

March 28, 2025 Michael Barron

On the opening night celebrating 25 years of concerts in support of Teenage Cancer Trust, the Royal Albert Hall witnessed the powerful impact of this unique charity. Through its specialist care in tailored environments, young […]

Tide Lines
News

Tide Lines Unveil New Single ‘Better Days’ from Upcoming Album ‘Glasgow Love Story’

March 28, 2025 XS Noize

Tide Lines are making a bigger impact than ever before as they build towards the April 25th release of their highly anticipated new album ‘Glasgow Love Story’. Their recent double A-side single ‘By The Quayside’ […]

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