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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
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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
          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
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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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KING CREOSOTE shares AA single 'Susie Mullen' - his first new music since 2016
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KING CREOSOTE shares AA single ‘Susie Mullen’ – his first new music since 2016

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today, King Creosote is pleased to share his first new music since 2016, a AA single comprised of “Susie Mullen” and ”Walter de la Nightmare”. Amidst frenetic modular synths and drums, “Susie Mullen” takes King […]

N.Ireland guitar maker is raffling an ACOUSTIC GUITAR worth £6000 to raise money for struggling musicians during pandemic
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N.Ireland guitar maker is raffling an ACOUSTIC GUITAR worth £6000 to raise money for struggling musicians during pandemic

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

County Armagh based guitar maker, Ciaran McNally is raffling off a stunning custom-made presentation OM series Acoustic guitar, with a value of £6000 for a minimal ticket price of £10. All proceeds will be donated […]

JOHN LENNON’S 80th Birthday will be celebrated with LENNON80 - A dedicated, pop up TV channel
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JOHN LENNON’S 80th Birthday will be celebrated with LENNON80 – A dedicated, pop up TV channel

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Marking his 80th birthday on October 9, John Lennon’s work will be celebrated with a unique pop-up TV channel dedicated to him, LENNON80. The very special channel launches that day and is available until October […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Julian Taylor - Love Enough 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Julian Taylor – Love Enough

October 5, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor decided to present his new record sooner than its scheduled release date in the hope that his songs may bring joy to listeners in troubled times –“I hope people can find […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens - The Ascension
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens – The Ascension

October 4, 2020 Lori Gava

Indie wunderkind Sufjan Stevens is an extraordinarily prolific artist. Since his outstanding 2015 album, Carrie and Lowell he has released three collaborative instrumental albums, received an Oscar nomination for “Mystery of Love” his song for […]

THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH founder member DAVE HEMINGWAY announces October release date for SUNBIRDS debut album 2
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THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH founder member DAVE HEMINGWAY announces October release date for SUNBIRDS debut album

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Beautiful South founder member Dave Hemingway has announced that his new band Sunbirds will release their debut album ‘Cool To Be Kind’ on 30th October 2020 on the independent label Nectar Records. Having retired […]

SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ - Watch Now 1
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SINÉAD O’CONNOR returns with new single and video ‘Trouble of The World’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

Sinéad O’Connor marks her long-awaited return with a stunning interpretation of ‘Trouble of The World’, a traditional song made famous by exalted gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. The track was produced by David Holmes (Unloved) and […]

WATCH: Exclusive New OASIS Documentary ‘Return To Rockfield’ 1
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WATCH: Exclusive New OASIS Documentary ‘Return To Rockfield’

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

With today marking 25 years since Oasis released their iconic second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’, Big Brother Recordings have released new limited edition album formats. ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ is now available […]

GARY BARLOW includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd June on his 2021 summer tour 1
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GARY BARLOW includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd June on his 2021 summer tour

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

Gary Barlow has today announced a brand new solo tour for summer 2021 – Music Played By Humans – The Tour which includes Irish dates at SSE Arena on 21st June and 3Arena on 22nd […]

TRACK PREMIERE: SpaceAcre - Overthrown
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TRACK PREMIERE: SpaceAcre – Overthrown

October 2, 2020 XS Noize

SpaceAcre craft mesmerising, alt-pop soundscapes on their debut EP ‘Overthrown’ and the new single ‘Overthrown’ acts as the perfect introduction to the enigmatic new duo which XS Noize is pleased to premiere today! The band […]

Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ - Watch Now!
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Elton John & 6LACK join GORILLAZ for ‘The Pink Phantom’ – Watch Now!

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

‘The Pink Phantom’ featuring Elton John & 6LACK is the latest episode of Song Machine and sees Gorillaz joined by a unique combination of talent in the one and only Elton John – as you […]

SPEAR OF DESTINY announce reimagined & recreated 'World Service' - out 26th October 2
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SPEAR OF DESTINY announce reimagined & recreated ‘World Service’ – out 26th October

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Recorded during the lockdown in July 2020. Spear of Destiny have recreated and re-imagined the now-classic 1985 top 20 hit ‘WorldService’. With Kirk never being happy with the sounds and mix on the mid-80s original., […]

Watch THE MOUNTAIN GOATS transform into bobbleheads for their first music video in five years
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Watch THE MOUNTAIN GOATS transform into bobbleheads for their first music video in five years

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

The Mountain Goats are Getting Into Knives with the release of their new album on October 23 on Merge Records. Already anticipated by Vulture, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Paste, and many more, Knives follows other recent […]

BEN HARPER releases 'Paris' from solo lap steel album 'Winter Is For Lovers' 2
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BEN HARPER releases ‘Paris’ from solo lap steel album ‘Winter Is For Lovers’

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Ben Harper has revealed the final preview of his new album ‘Winter Is For Lovers’ before its 23rd October release (ANTI-Records). The album is Harper’s first-ever entirely instrumental project, and in many ways, his entire […]

IRON MAIDEN announce brand new live album 'Nights Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live In Mexico City' 1
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IRON MAIDEN announce brand new live album ‘Nights Of The Dead, Legacy Of The Beast: Live In Mexico City’

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records are pleased to announce the release of IRON MAIDEN’s new double live album on November 20th worldwide [through BMG in the USA]. Containing over 100 minutes of classic Maiden music and available in […]

Northern Ireland Venues LIGHT UP RED To Support Global Day of Action 1
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Northern Ireland Venues LIGHT UP RED To Support Global Day of Action

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

We Make Events NI supports industry Global Action Day #LightItInRed. To highlight that the live events sector urgently needs support from governments to survive the Covid-19 crisis, a Global Action Day was held yesterday from […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Tali - Walking Paradox
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tali – Walking Paradox

October 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Walking Paradox’ the new video from Toronto R&B popster Tali from her debut Shadows EP. Tali talks about the video: The ‘Walking Paradox’ video was a series of […]

AMY MACDONALD announces ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’ a live stream event to benefit #WEMAKEEVENTS
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AMY MACDONALD announces ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’ a live stream event to benefit #WEMAKEEVENTS

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald will launch her new album ‘The Human Demands’ with a unique ticketed 100% live-streamed event ‘An Evening With Amy Macdonald’, which begins at 7 pm UK time on November 1st. The show will […]

Elbows' Guy Garvey releases new single 'My Angel' - the theme music to the new BBC One drama 'Life'
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Elbows’ Guy Garvey releases new single ‘My Angel’ – the theme music to the new BBC One drama ‘Life’

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Guy Garvey’s new single ‘My Angel’ is out now. The track is the theme music to the new BBC One drama ‘Life’, featuring a star-studded cast including Alison Steadman, Peter Davidson, Adrian Lester, Victoria Hamilton, […]

WALT DISCO release debut EP 'Young Hard and Handsome' - Listen Now
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WALT DISCO release debut EP ‘Young Hard and Handsome’ – Listen Now

September 30, 2020 XS Noize

Walt Disco releases their much-anticipated debut EP ‘Young Hard and Handsome’ via Blood Records. A band who defy all convention to create a world of their own, truly like no other. Walt Disco’s fearless, unique […]

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