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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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
          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
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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 […]

        • 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
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          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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DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022
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DAVE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 3 March 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed UK #1 sophomore album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, which had the biggest first-week sales in the UK since October 2019, Dave announces a huge 2022 UK […]

TWIN ATLANTIC announce 'Free' album anniversary show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022 1
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TWIN ATLANTIC announce ‘Free’ album anniversary show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Scottish rock band Twin Atlantic are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 6th May 2022. The band celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their second studio album, ‘Free’ this […]

GEORGE COSBY shares new single ‘She Got It Bad’ - Listen Now
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GEORGE COSBY shares new single ‘She Got It Bad’ – Listen Now

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Bringing a romantic, cinematic grandeur to 2021’s music landscape, George Cosby sounds quite unlike anyone else. His unique voice and songs will appeal to fans of Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine and Arlo […]

TOBY JOHNSON shares new single ‘California’ - Listen Now
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TOBY JOHNSON shares new single ‘California’ – Listen Now

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

After 15 million streams for his four EPs to date and airplay from BBC Introducing and Radio 2, Toby Johnson today introduces a bigger, pop-focused sound with his new single ‘California’. It’s his first release […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort

September 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based post-punk/industrial outfit Mother Ghost unveil their music video, “La Petite Mort,” a song about a grandmother hoping and praying to see her grandson once more. “La Petite Mort” is from Mother Ghost’s impending […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan - Come Over Love 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan – Come Over Love

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter Ryan McMullan released his single ‘Come Over Love’ on 27th August. The song is taken from the EP Debut Mix Tape which is the original soundtrack for a documentary […]

SAMUEL JACK shares a new live version of his viral hit ‘Feels Like Summer’
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SAMUEL JACK shares a new live version of his viral hit ‘Feels Like Summer’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Samuel Jack is in the middle of a huge breakthrough moment with his single ‘Feels Like Summer’. One of the first tracks to impact after going viral on Instagram Reels, the song exploded […]

CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for 'Freedom'
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CAT DOWLING signs to FIFA Records and reveals new video for ‘Freedom’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin-based Kilkenny-born indie-pop artist Cat Dowling has signed to Ireland’s Forever In Financial Arrears Records (or FIFA Records, as it is more commonly known). She will release her next album in autumn via the steadily […]

elbow announce 9th studio album 'Flying Dream 1'
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elbow announce 9th studio album ‘Flying Dream 1’

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

elbow’s 9th studio album ‘Flying Dream 1’ will be released on November 19th 2021. elbow wrote ‘Flying Dream 1’ remotely in their home studios before coming together at the empty Brighton Theatre Royal to perfect, […]

OASIS reveal previously unseen performance footage of ‘Live Forever’ live at Knebworth 1996
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OASIS reveal previously unseen performance footage of ‘Live Forever’ live at Knebworth 1996

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Following the unveiling of the official trailer for the highly anticipated cinematic documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’, in cinemas worldwide from September 23rd via Trafalgar Releasing, Oasis today reveal unseen footage of their performance of their […]

INTERVIEW: Larkin Poe discuss ‘Paint The Roses: Live In Concert’, their collaboration with innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble 1
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INTERVIEW: Larkin Poe discuss ‘Paint The Roses: Live In Concert’, their collaboration with innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #51 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Megan and Rebecca from Grammy-nominated roots-rock duo Larkin Poe. Megan and Rebecca talk about the new album ‘Paint The Roses: Live […]

LEXI BERG shares the video for new single ‘Lonely World’ - Watch Now
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LEXI BERG shares the video for new single ‘Lonely World’ – Watch Now

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

The spotlight continues to shine on talented Swedish-American singer-songwriter, Lexi Berg, who has attracted fresh waves of attention with the release of three debut singles this year.  ‘Into the Sea’,  ‘Helpless To Help You’ and ‘Midnight Sun’ have been […]

DAMON ALBARN releases 'Particles' from his second solo album 'The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows' 1
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DAMON ALBARN releases ‘Particles’ from his second solo album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Today sees the release of Particles, the third track from Damon Albarn’s second solo album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows out 12th November on Transgressive Records.  Particles is the uplifting final […]

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single 'Nevertheless'
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Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum ft Michael C.Hall announce debut UK tour & new single ‘Nevertheless’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) are excited to share the official video for “Nevertheless” and announce a series of Fall European Headline Tour Dates.  Tickets for […]

STING announces new album 'The Bridge' - Hear the first single, 'If It's Love' 1
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STING announces new album ‘The Bridge’ – Hear the first single, ‘If It’s Love’

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

17-time Grammy Award-winning musician Sting has announced The Bridge, a brand-new album to be released on November 19 via UMC/Polydor. The first single, “If It’s Love” is out now. The Bridge showcases Sting’s prolific and […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY announces 'Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy' & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022 1
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THE DIVINE COMEDY announces ‘Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy’ & Irish tour dates for Spring 2022

September 1, 2021 XS Noize

Having now completed his third full decade as a recording artist, The Divine Comedy, aka Neil Hannon, today announces the treasure trove that is Charmed Life – The Best Of The Divine Comedy – a […]

DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, 'Future Past' 1
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DURAN DURAN share ‘Anniversary’ from forthcoming album, ‘Future Past’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Duran Duran share the anthemic ‘ANNIVERSARY’, produced by the band along with British DJ/producer, Erol Alkan and the third song taken from their fifteenth studio album, ‘FUTURE PAST’, set for global release on October […]

MILES KANE shares ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ - the debut single from his forthcoming new album 'Change The Show'
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MILES KANE shares ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ – the debut single from his forthcoming new album ‘Change The Show’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Miles Kane has returned with, ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’, the debut single from his forthcoming new album Change The Show, out 21st January 2022 on BMG. ‘Don’t Let It Get You Down’ is […]

JOHNNY MARR shares ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’ from his forthcoming double album 'Fever Dreams Pts 1-4' 1
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JOHNNY MARR shares ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’ from his forthcoming double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr returns with ‘Spirit, Power And Soul’, the first new music from his forthcoming double album and fourth solo full-length record, titled ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking Johnny’s first new music since 2019, new […]

Grammy winning artist ZIKAI releases visualiser for her new single ‘Hero’ - Watch Now
New Music

Grammy winning artist ZIKAI releases visualiser for her new single ‘Hero’ – Watch Now

August 31, 2021 XS Noize

The Swedish Grammy winner Zikai and hit producers Hitimpulse team up for their single ‘Hero’. Together, this hot collab delivers a laid back R&B-Pop interpolation of the 1984 classic by world star Bonnie Tyler.  Zikai […]

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