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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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          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 […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • 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
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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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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single 'Super Cool' from forthcoming new album 'BOOK'! 1
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single ‘Super Cool’ from forthcoming new album ‘BOOK’!

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

They Might Be Giants have announced November 12, 2021, as the release date for their new album and remarkable accompanying art book, both aptly titled: BOOK. The alternative rock legends shared the new album track “Super […]

US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022
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US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022.  Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 1
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BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Adams has announced live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 with a headline tour. Tickets for The SSE Arena on 29th May and 3Arena on 30th […]

INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’ 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’

October 11, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Blood Harmony is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Dave Hause – in case you’re wondering, that’s “pronounced like pause, or cause, dammit,” according to his Twitter bio. The album is an accomplished collection […]

LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London

October 10, 2021 Michael Barron

Whilst the duo have played together for two decades, this festival marked the first live gig the duo had performed together in seven years. Spiers & Boden are best known for being part of the […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND make Belfast live return at THE BLACK BOX on 16th October
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BRAND NEW FRIEND make Belfast live return at THE BLACK BOX on 16th October

October 9, 2021 XS Noize

Exactly nineteen months after the postponement of their last headline show in Belfast, Brand New Friend are ready to take to the stage once again. Following the release of their EP ‘A Cure for Living’ […]

JOY DIVISION announce 40th anniversary vinyl edition of 'Still' 2
New Music

JOY DIVISION announce 40th anniversary vinyl edition of ‘Still’

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

40 years on, Joy Division announce an anniversary, special vinyl edition of the album ‘Still,’ out February 11, 2022. The release follows reissues of the ground-breaking debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and sophomore classic ‘Closer’.  ‘Still’ will […]

KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Magic’ - Listen Now
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KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Magic’ – Listen Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

KiD RAiN is quickly becoming one of the hottest new prospects in UK pop after the breakthrough success of his take on ‘Accidentally In Love’. His teasers for the song generated millions of likes on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pamela Sue Mann - Ouch
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pamela Sue Mann – Ouch

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Ouch is an angry fella…a “Tough Love” letter to that person who’s a bit too indulgent in courting difficulty and depression. Ouch is intended to snap the listener out of torture and toxicity, to thus […]

VAN MORRISON to play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021
Gigs

VAN MORRISON to play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison will play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021. He is a figure synonymous with great music, well known for the unforgettable song Brown Eyed Girl, […]

CLAUDILLEA shares video for new single ‘Don’t You Know?’ - Watch Now
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CLAUDILLEA shares video for new single ‘Don’t You Know?’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

A truly distinctive artist, Claudillea sets her stunning operatic voice to a blend of pop, trap, hip-hop and electronica – a genre she calls OPPOP. As shown by her recent debut single ‘Habanera’ and her […]

MARTINA TOPLEY BIRD announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday 24th February 2022 1
Gigs

MARTINA TOPLEY BIRD announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday 24th February 2022

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Martina Topley Bird, one of Britain’s most singular voices in the last 25 years, has announced her long-overdue UK and Ireland headline tour in support of her stunning new solo album “Forever I Wait”. For […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Caveman - Positive Reaction
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Caveman – Positive Reaction

October 8, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Debut album from the hugely underrated U.K. […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for 'Complicated Illusions' - Watch Now
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for ‘Complicated Illusions’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Currently touring around the country, Manic Street Preachers have announced a new visualisation from Kieran Evans to accompany the new single Complicated Illusions available to watch – BELOW. The band have the second half of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE

October 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Finnish DJ and producer Rony Rex creates anticipation for his forthcoming EP, Night Time CV, with the release of “Awake Me,” a mesmerizing club track featuring French duo SACRE. Rony Rex broke out in 2017, […]

INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on his new solo album 'Visits From Future Technology'
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INTERVIEW: Shaun Ryder on his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’

October 7, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #54 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with music legend Shaun Ryder to talk about his new solo album Visits From Future Technology, Celebrity Gogglebox, Happy Mondays, Black Grape […]

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR details
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS announce 2022 GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR details

October 7, 2021 XS Noize

WHO: Red Hot Chili Peppers with Very Special Guests A$AP Rocky, The Strokes, Beck, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, HAIM, St. Vincent, plus Thundercat and King Princess. WHAT: 2022 World Tour The 32-city global […]

JOHN GRANT shares video for new single 'Just So You Know' - Watch Now
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JOHN GRANT shares video for new single ‘Just So You Know’ – Watch Now

October 7, 2021 XS Noize

Having just completed a sold-out UK tour John Grant today shares a beautiful interpretation of his song, “Just So You Know”, from his acclaimed fifth album Boy From Michigan. The video features some extraordinary krump […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pip Blom – Welcome Break
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pip Blom – Welcome Break

October 7, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Named after their lead singer, Pip Blom are a young alternative indie band from the Netherlands. Having got rotation on indie radio stations, played festivals in Europe and the UK, and toured as support for […]

SOFT CELL reveal brand new track ‘Bruises On My Illusions’ - Listen Now
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SOFT CELL reveal brand new track ‘Bruises On My Illusions’ – Listen Now

October 7, 2021 XS Noize

It’s been two decades since Soft Cell last released an album, but the influential synth-pop duo still provokes a huge amount of public fascination. News of their upcoming fifth studio set ‘*Happiness Not Included’ sparked […]

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