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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
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          Super Furry Animals Are Back! First UK & Ireland Tour in a Decade Announced for 2026

          September 29, 2025

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS return to re-open the door into their world of ageless, multicoloured melody and offbeat phantasia, surprising fans by announcing SIX SUPACABRA BRITAIN & IRELAND TOUR DATES opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. Leaping into […]

          Simple Minds
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          Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill announce two special Scottish events ahead of joint memoir release

          September 25, 2025

          Simple Minds founder members and lifelong collaborators Jim Kerr & Charlie Burchill are pleased to announce two very special Scottish events next month to celebrate the publication of their long-awaited memoir. A candid, moving and kinetic story of self-realisation through […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
New Music

LIAM GALLAGHER shares new single ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’ – Listen Now!

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today Liam Gallagher shares his new festive single ‘All You’re Dreaming Of’. Liam co-wrote the song with Simon Aldred of Cherry Ghost with Andrew Wyatt producing. This is a timeless track and perfect for this […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tijuana Bibles - Stateless 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tijuana Bibles – Stateless

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Post-punk hypnotists Tijuana Bibles have made a surprise return with new single ‘Stateless’ accompanied by a scathing live-action animated video. To celebrate, the Coatbridge rock titans have announced a live stream taking place on Friday […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brooks Hudgins - Lost In Conversation
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brooks Hudgins – Lost In Conversation

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Brooks Hudgins shares “Lost In Conversation,” exclusively with XS Noize off of his debut album Drive Thru Communion, due out December 11th. A slower, more delicate track, “Lost In Conversation” showcases Brooks’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smashing Pumpkins - CYR
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smashing Pumpkins – CYR

November 27, 2020 Michael Barron

CYR is The Smashing Pumpkins eleventh album and part two to 2018’s Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. Whilst releasing subsequent parts/chapters to LP’s is nothing […]

WATCH Interview with Paul Draper on MANSUN'S 'Closed for Business' Box Set & upcoming solo album 'Cult Leader Tactics'
Featured Interview

WATCH Interview with Paul Draper on MANSUN’S ‘Closed for Business’ Box Set & upcoming solo album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

To mark the 25th anniversary of the band, Mansun has announced details of a comprehensive 25 disc deluxe box set which collects together everything they ever recorded. Paul Draper sit’s down with XS Noize Editor-in-Chief […]

How Digitalisation has Changed the Music Industry 2
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How Digitalisation has Changed the Music Industry

November 26, 2020 XS Noize

Over the past few decades, the music industry has continuously embraced forward-thinking technological advancements. Following the rise of digitalisation, the market has changed drastically, with revolutionary concepts driving music into a new era. Few can […]

INTERVIEW with UK psychedelic indie rock quintet SUNSTACK JONES 4
Interviews

INTERVIEW with UK psychedelic indie rock quintet SUNSTACK JONES

November 25, 2020 Lee Campbell

UK psychedelic indie rock quintet Sunstack Jones have recently released their fourth LP, ‘Golden Repair’ – recorded and engineered by The Verve’s Simon Jones. Lee Campbell had a chat with Chrisy (vocals), Jules (bass) & […]

RUN DMC team up with 12on12 to release limited edition vinyl in tribute to JAM MASTER JAY 1
New Music

RUN DMC team up with 12on12 to release limited edition vinyl in tribute to JAM MASTER JAY

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following their acclaimed project with Travis Scott and fashion house Saint Laurent, 12on12 announce their latest collaboration with cultural icons and hip-hop legends RUN DMC. The pioneering New York group have curated an exclusive limited […]

CASSIA share new performance of ‘Do Right (Live From The Steam Room)’ - Watch Now!
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CASSIA share new performance of ‘Do Right (Live From The Steam Room)’ – Watch Now!

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Released earlier this year, Cassia’s ‘Do Right’ encapsulates the serene atmosphere, irresistible hooks and uplifting lyricism that have enabled the band’s word-of-mouth following to flourish throughout 2020 and has become one of their most popular […]

MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021 1
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MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT ‘Looking For Trouble Reloaded’ event at The Telegraph Building last November, Australian born DJ/Producer MALL GRAB has announced his biggest Northern Irish appearance to date, with a headline show at SHINE […]

BIRDPEN announce their sixth album ‘All Function One’ 1
New Music

BIRDPEN announce their sixth album ‘All Function One’

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

BirdPen is an English alternative electronic rock band formed by Dave Pen (also a singer and guitarist in Archive) and guitarist/keyboardist Mike Bird. Written, recorded and produced by the duo and mastered by Frank Arkwright […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal video for new single 'Fault Lines'
New Music

WE ARE SCIENTISTS reveal video for new single ‘Fault Lines’

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

New York indie cult band We Are Scientists present the revealing video for new single ‘Fault Lines’, today. Unlike previous revealing moments in videos released by the band – such as Keith Murray’s state of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wolf & Moon - While We Ride
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wolf & Moon – While We Ride

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Berlin-based dream-folk duo Wolf & Moon return with their new album ‘Follow The Signs’, an affecting journey through folk, indie & electronica laced in their own unique production style. Produced alongside Swedish Grammy-nominated multi-platinum producer […]

Lalal.ai Audio Splitter Review: AI Tool for Composers, DJs and Musicians 1
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Lalal.ai Audio Splitter Review: AI Tool for Composers, DJs and Musicians

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

DJs, karaoke lovers, sound producers, professional musicians and enthusiasts sometimes need to extract vocals and backtracks from audio files. And if that’s reasonably easy to find separate acapella and instrumental tracks of popular songs, when […]

BRADFORD share video for new single 'Down-Faced Doll' - Watch Now!
New Music

BRADFORD share video for new single ‘Down-Faced Doll’ – Watch Now!

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today, BRADFORD premiere the haunting new video for “Down-Faced Doll”. Blending sinister imagery with pulse-quickening chase sequences, the official visuals for “Down-Faced Doll” further heighten the pitch-black themes explored by their latest single. Utilising footage […]

ARAB STRAP announce ‘As Days Get Dark’ their first album in 16 years + full UK & Irish tour
Gigs

ARAB STRAP announce ‘As Days Get Dark’ their first album in 16 years + full UK & Irish tour

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

“It’s about hopelessness and darkness,” says Aidan Moffat. “But in a fun way.” The Arab Strap frontman is speaking about the band’s seventh studio album ‘As Days Get Dark’, and their first since 2005’s ‘The […]

TAYLOR SWIFT'S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November 2
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT’S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on 25th November

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner (The National), Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) created an album that crossed genres — a musical journey that allows us to cry and laugh, and during these trying […]

THE NATIONAL to reissue remastered early catalogue 4
New Music

THE NATIONAL to reissue remastered early catalogue

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Twenty years on from the release of their self-titled debut album, The National are reissuing it along with 2003’s follow-up Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers and 2004’s Cherry Tree EP for release on February 26th, […]

STEVEN WILSON to release '1 of 1' box set for £10,000 to aid the Music Venue Trust 1
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STEVEN WILSON to release ‘1 of 1’ box set for £10,000 to aid the Music Venue Trust

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a completely unique special edition of his forthcoming sixth album, THE FUTURE BITES. ULTRA DELUXE MUSIC PRODUCT ON OBSOLETE MEDIA will retail for £10,000. All proceeds will go directly […]

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ - Out December 1st 1
New Music

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ – Out December 1st

November 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of their critically-acclaimed record ‘Fragments’ in September, a collaborative release with noted producer and composer Paul Frith, Bear’s Den are now looking to cap off their 2020 with the unveiling […]

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