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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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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
          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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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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, […]

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Linkin Park
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The ultimate fans guide to seeing Linkin Park in London

February 12, 2025 XS Noize

Alternative rock icons, Linkin Park, have mesmerised audiences since their groundbreaking debut in 2000 with “Hybrid Theory.” Rapidly taking over rock airwaves, the band sold millions of albums while delivering intense, emotionally resonant tracks such […]

Doves
Podcasts

DOVES Return! Andy & Jez Williams Discuss “Constellations For The Lonely” on The XS Noize Podcast (Episode #213)

February 12, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #213 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Andy and Jez Williams of DOVES to discuss their long-awaited new album, Constellations For The Lonely. This marks DOVES’ first new […]

Bon Iver
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Bon Iver Announces New Album ‘SABLE, fABLE’ Out April 11

February 11, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Justin Vernon turns the page and begins Bon Iver’s next chapter: the epilogue. Out 11th April on Jagjaguwar, SABLE, fABLE is the project’s first album in six years, and with it comes a love […]

DOVES
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Doves unveil new track “Saint Teresa” from their highly anticipated album “Constellations For The Lonely”

February 10, 2025 XS Noize

DOVES prove themselves worth waiting for as the short delay in releasing their upcoming album, Constellations For The Lonely, provides opportunity to trail an extra song from the 10-strong track listing. The three-piece have shared […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

From Disney Star to Pop Sensation: The Evolution of Sabrina Carpenter

February 10, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-award-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame since breaking into the limelight as a Disney star. From supporting Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift on tour to securing the lead role in […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

EVOLUTION OF IMAGINE DRAGONS TOUR: A LOOK AT THEIR TOURS OVER THE YEARS

February 8, 2025 XS Noize

The fire-breathers from Las Vegas roared into the mainstream consciousness in 2012.  Since then, they have evolved significantly over the years, from performing in small clubs and bars to headlining sold-out shows in major cities […]

Sarah Klang
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Sarah Klang releases her anticipated full-length album ‘Beautiful Woman’

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Sarah Klang releases her anticipated full-length album, Beautiful Woman. Produced by Eric D. Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman), Beautiful Woman sees Sarah use her own lived experiences to unpack the very essence of […]

Razorlight
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Razorlight announce details of a major UK headline tour

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

After making an inspired return last year with the critically acclaimed ‘Planet Nowhere’ album, the resurgence of Razorlight continues with details of a major UK headline tour. This represents their first full scale tour since […]

The Waterboys
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The Waterboys release new single ‘Andy (A Guy Like You)’

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of their new album LIFE, DEATH AND DENNIS HOPPER, out 4 April on Sun Records, THE WATERBOYS now release the record’s second taste with beautiful new single ‘ANDY (A GUY LIKE […]

Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants
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Oasis announce the 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’

February 7, 2025 XS Noize

Oasis today announce the 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants – available on limited edition vinyl including silver LP and official store exclusive blue and purple marble […]

Oasis
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Oasis release ‘Time Flies…1994-2009’ for Record Store Day 2025

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

‘Time Flies’ is the complete singles collection celebrating the work of Oasis from start to finish. Released on Big Brother Recordings, the tracklisting spans fifteen years across a staggering seven consecutive number-one albums. 1994’s ‘Definitely […]

Passengers
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Passengers’ Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) Set for Exclusive Record Store Day Release on 2LP Recycled Black Vinyl

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Island Records and UMR today announce the release of Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) by Passengers, pressed on 2LP recycled black vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day, 12th April 2025. ‘Original Soundtracks 1’, the studio album by Brian Eno […]

Marc Kinchen
Gigs

MK (Marc Kinchen) returns to Belfast at The Telegraph Building on 15th February

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Following his SOLD-OUT Belsonic show, one of dance music’s first superstars, Detroit native MK (real name Marc Kinchen), is pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Telegraph Building on 15th February 2025. MK […]

STEREOPHONICS
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Stereophonics share the music video for their latest single ‘There’s Always Gonna Be Something’

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Today, the legendary Stereophonics share the music video for their latest single ‘There’s Always Gonna Be Something’, the first instalment from their forthcoming album ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait.’ Due for […]

The Wood Burning Savages
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The Wood Burning Savages gear up for the release of ‘Hand To Mouth’ with their expansive new single ‘Record of Achievement’

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Incendiary Derry quartet The Wood Burning Savages cue up the release of the new album ‘Hand To Mouth’ with the expansive new single ‘Record Of Achievement’. A raucous anthem of inner turmoil. Life chewing you […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
Gigs

6 Things that happen at a Billie Eilish concert

February 6, 2025 XS Noize

Back in 2017, Billie Eilish emerged as a bold new voice in music, captivating audiences with her haunting vocals, sharp lyrics, and distinct personal style. Her streetwear-inspired fashion—characterised by neon tones, oversized silhouettes, monograms, and […]

Bob Mould
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Bob Mould shares new single ‘Neanderthal’ from new album ‘Here We Go Crazy’

February 5, 2025 XS Noize

Bob Mould has shared the latest single from his upcoming new album, ‘Neanderthal.’ Mould’s 15th solo album and first full-length studio album in more than four years, Here We Go Crazy, arrives on March 7th.  […]

The K’s
Gigs

THE K’S – Return with Explosive New Single “Breakdown In My Bedroom” & Announce New Album ‘Pretty On The Internet’

February 5, 2025 XS Noize

With sold-out headline tours, various main stage festival shows and a #3 Official Charts Album, The K’s swiftly became one of the most exciting and successful new British bands of last year. Their album, ‘I […]

Van Morrison
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Van Morrison announces a third and final show at Whitla Hall, Belfast

February 5, 2025 XS Noize

Van Morrison announces a third and final show at Whitla Hall, Belfast on Sunday 23rd February due to phenomenal demand, this is in addition to a very special run of shows including the Sold Out […]

The Slow Readers Club
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Slow Readers Club unveil captivating new single “Boy So Blue”

February 5, 2025 XS Noize

Insistent, pulsing electro-pop and yearning, literary indie blend and bleed into one as Manchester’s emotive and adventurous songsmiths, The Slow Readers Club release their stunning, statement single, “Boy So Blue” – OUT NOW. Energetic, cautionary, […]

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