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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 […]

          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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          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
          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
          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
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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
          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
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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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park - Ice
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Anzac Park – Ice

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Anzac Park is an 18-year-old LGBT alternative pop artist with roots in New Zealand, Central Europe and Britain. Influenced by artists such as Lorde, Grimes and Fka Twigs, Park is fascinated by the phenomenon of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud - Normal People
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rupert Stroud – Normal People

October 30, 2020 XS Noize

Following rave press and radio support for last year’s Along The Low album and fresh from inking a distribution deal with 3Tone Records, Yorkshire singer-songwriter Rupert Stroud is back today with a slow-burning new track. […]

CROWDED HOUSE reunites for first European tour in more than ten years
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CROWDED HOUSE release video for new single ‘Whatever You Want’ starring Mac DeMarco

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Crowded House debuts their first new music in more than ten years with the single ‘Whatever You Want’. The video for ‘Whatever You Want’ stars indie artist Mac DeMarco making his acting debut. Crowded House […]

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album 'Heavy Sun' - Hear new track '(Under The) Heavy Sun' 1
New Music

DANIEL LANOIS announces new album ‘Heavy Sun’ – Hear new track ‘(Under The) Heavy Sun’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has announced a new album for April 2021, Heavy Sun. He has also shared the first single from the album, “(Under The) Heavy Sun”. Heavy Sun will be […]

The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light
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The famous IAN PROWSE & AMSTERDAM Christmas show is given green light

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

The famous Ian Prowse & Amsterdam Christmas show on Sat 12th Dec is now taking places at the Liverpool Philharmonic, Hope St, L1. If you’ve bought a ticket for the O2 Academy it can be […]

THE KILLS share unreleased cover of 'I Put A Spell On You' 2
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THE KILLS share unreleased cover of ‘I Put A Spell On You’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Earlier this month The Kills revealed plans for an extraordinary career-spanning B-sides and rarities album titled Little Bastards out December 11th on Domino. Today, the band share the second track from the collection, just in […]

MYD releases new single 'Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)' - Watch Video
New Music

MYD releases new single ‘Moving Men (ft. Mac DeMarco)’ – Watch Video

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Myd and Mac DeMarco are an unlikely pairing, coming from opposite sides of the world and opposite sides of the musical spectrum. But the two have long admired each other’s music & they eventually met […]

MOGWAI announce new album 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' - Hear first single 'DRY FANTASY' 2
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MOGWAI announce new album ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ – Hear first single ‘DRY FANTASY’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce the release of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, due for release on 19 February 2021 (via Rock Action Records). The album was recorded earlier this year with producer Dave […]

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 - All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)
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ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind (20th Anniversary Edition)

October 29, 2020 Lori Gava

On October 30th U2 will be reissuing All That You Can’t Leave Behind 20th Anniversary edition with two other deluxe and super deluxe offerings, each including a plethora of live tracks and other additional material. […]

PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’
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PREMIERE: THE KING’S PARADE show their darker side with new music video for ‘BROTHER’

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

London based alt-soul outfit, The King’s Parade just revealed the video for their latest single, ‘Brother’ today exclusively on XS Noize. Darker in tone than anything they have released before, the video focuses on a […]

SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up 1
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SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER Announces 2021 Line-Up

October 29, 2020 XS Noize

Today, the SHIIINE ON WEEKENDER announces its phenomenal lineup for 2021. Staking its place as a stalwart of the UK’s Winter festival scene, the Shiiine On Weekender returns for its sixth instalment on the 12th, […]

MILES HUNT releases his new album ‘The Custodian 2’ on December 11th 1
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MILES HUNT releases his new album ‘The Custodian 2’ on December 11th

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

In 2018 The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt released a thirty track album called ‘The Custodian’ featuring acoustic versions of thirty songs garnered from his four-decade-long career as a singer/songwriter. The album’s title was inspired by […]

WATCH the official trailer for ZAPPA, directed by Alex Winter 1
New Music

WATCH the official trailer for ZAPPA, directed by Alex Winter

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s […]

ERASURE release video for new single ‘Fallen Angel’ - Watch Now!
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ERASURE release video for new single ‘Fallen Angel’ – Watch Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have launched a brand new video, evoking the spirit of Hallowe’en with a spooky short for ‘Fallen Angel’. Starring Heidi N Closet (star of season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag […]

STING to release new album 'Duets' on November 27th 1
New Music

STING to release new album ‘Duets’ on November 27th

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Always known as a musical explorer, pioneering genre-bending sounds and collaborations, 17-time Grammy Award winner STING will release a new album, entitled Duets, on November 27. From the melismatic longing of “Desert Rose” with Rai […]

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces new album & film ‘Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day’ 1
New Music

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces new album & film ‘Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day’

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones today announces the release of ‘Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day’. Featuring some of Stereophonics’ finest moments reimagined, rearranged and intimately re-recorded by Kelly and his band, all a talented […]

REBEKAH FITCH releases new single ‘Game Over’ - Listen Now!
New Music

REBEKAH FITCH releases new single ‘Game Over’ – Listen Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Irish alt-pop songwriter Rebekah Fitch takes influence from poetry and experimental electronica. New single ‘Game Over’ leans into the electronic side, with a despondency that perfectly captures the feeling of having the rug pulled from […]

WATCH the trailer for ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ 1
New Music

WATCH the trailer for ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys and War Child UK announce the release of ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ on December 4th 2020.   All proceeds from the album will go to War Child UK to help fill what could be […]

DEACON BLUE Announce new mini-album 'Riding On The Tide Of Love'
Gigs

DEACON BLUE Announce new mini-album ‘Riding On The Tide Of Love’

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

“Riding On The Tide Of Love” features 8 brand new songs and will be released on the 5th of February 2021 via earMUSIC on CD, LP, limited edition DTC coloured vinyl LP and digital. The […]

Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’ GENERATION share video for new single 'Suicidal Champagne' - Watch Now!
New Music

Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’ GENERATION share video for new single ‘Suicidal Champagne’ – Watch Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

Fearless and pheromone-filled, Liverpool’s ‘brothers sin’, James and Dean Carne, re-enter the night as lippy punk pair, Generation and set a course for the deepest corners of ego, desire and mania with glitter and blood […]

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