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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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
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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
          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould - Blue Hearts
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould – Blue Hearts

September 22, 2020 Lee Campbell

Bob Mould roars back with a blistering volley of protest anthems and introspection. Less than 18 months after the release of his upbeat LP, Sunshine Rock, Mould lets fly with Blue Hearts – a searing, […]

COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album 2
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COLIN MACLEOD releases single with SHERYL CROW & announces new album

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Colin Macleod lives an intriguing dual existence. His 2018 debut album ‘Bloodlines’ earned widespread critical acclaim, leading to shows with Roger Waters and Robert Plant as well as a performance on The Late Late Show […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Ohms
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ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Ohms

September 21, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

In some aspects, Ohms finds Deftones going back to their roots. Perhaps not musically – there’s as much of Adrenaline and Around the Fur’s DNA present here as there is anything else, in that the […]

CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates
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CABBAGE get revved to finally hit the road, announcing new 2021 tour dates

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

It’s time for the marauding performance punks from the slopes of the Pennines to travel the UK once more, as CABBAGE announce tour dates for May 2021, stomping across stages in belated support of their […]

THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna
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THE NIX share the video to ‘The Drop’ feat. Khloe Anna

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Nix, a loose collection of uniquely talented musicians corralled together by Nick McCarthy (ex Franz Ferdinand) and Seb Kellig around their Sausage Studio in east London have today shared the video for The Drop. […]

THE CRIBS share 'I Don't Know Who I Am' feat. LEE RANALDO
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THE CRIBS share ‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’ feat. LEE RANALDO

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have today shared the video to I Don’t Know Who I Am, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, […]

FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album 'Shore' and accompanying film
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FLEET FOXES announce surprise fourth album ‘Shore’ and accompanying film

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Fleet Foxes announced their fourth album Shore, which will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, at 13:31 universal coordinated time, the autumnal equinox. The album will be accompanied by a 55-minute Super 16mm companion art […]

INTERVIEW with Rising Irish Star FLYNN 1
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INTERVIEW with Rising Irish Star FLYNN

September 21, 2020 Victoria Pearson

After exceeding 40 million streams as a featured vocalist on Lost Frequencies’ ‘Recognise’, Flynn’s recent solo track ‘One Of Us’ ignited his solo career. It hit fifteen New Music Friday playlists worldwide, fired up Ireland’s […]

NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS share video for new single ‘Yellow Room’ – Watch Now

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast band New Pagans have released the video for their latest single ‘Yellow Room’, which was also Steve Lamacq’s ‘Record Of The Week’ on BBC 6 Music. The video was directed by bassist Claire Miskimmin […]

WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl 6
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WIN: A copy of OASIS’ ‘(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?’ limited edition vinyl

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

On October 2nd, 2020 Big Brother Recordings release limited edition album formats on heavyweight vinyl with remastered audio to mark the 25th anniversary of (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?. XS Noize has 2 vinyl copies […]

JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021 1
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JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

US Rock Trio Johnathan Jackson + Enation are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Last week saw the release of their new single “She Drove A […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rita Braga - Pussycat
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rita Braga – Pussycat

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for Pussycat from Rita Braga. Pussycat is taken from her new album Time Warp Blues. Time Warp Blues is the 3rd album by the Portuguese experimental […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Arthur Brothers – Nine
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Arthur Brothers – Nine

September 20, 2020 David Ham

The trio behind The Arthur Brothers is the real-life brother’s Matt and Danny Arthur and the producer and multi-instrumentalist J.C Wright. Their debut album, Nine is released by Clearlight Records/Declared Goods. There is a lack […]

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES - Ultra Mono
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ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – Ultra Mono

September 18, 2020 Michael Barron

Following the release of their acclaimed second LP Joy as an Act of Resistance in 2018, IDLES has gone on to win several awards including two 2019 AIM Awards and dropped a live LP, A […]

OCTOBER DRIFT announce new acoustic EP 'Naked' out on November 6th
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OCTOBER DRIFT announce new acoustic EP ‘Naked’ out on November 6th

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have announced their new acoustic EP, Naked, out on November 6th via Physical Education Records. The band have also shared ‘Like The Snow We Fall’, the first single to be taken from the […]

KATIE MELUA shares video for ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ - Watch Now
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KATIE MELUA shares video for ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ – Watch Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following its world exclusive play on Jo Whiley’s BBC Radio 2 show, Katie Melua releases ‘Your Longing Is Gone’ from the forthcoming Album No. 8 – due for release on October 16th via BMG. “If […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single 'Crying at the Discotheque'
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR announces new single ‘Crying at the Discotheque’

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Following her much-loved Instagram Live Kitchen Discos during the Covid-19 lockdown, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced the release of one of the most popular songs from her virtual live set, with her version of the classic […]

GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ - Listen Now
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GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ – Listen Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Since signing to Atlantic Records and Universal Publishing in 2001, Bristol singer-songwriter Gavin Thorpe has written and recorded 5 albums, as well as performing, recording and co-writing with other artists. Gavin’s new single ‘From Now […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
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IAN BROWN shares new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the Covid-19 pandemic – Listen Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown today has unveiled a brand new track ‘Little Seed, Big Tree’ about the current Covid-19 pandemic. Listen below: Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for May 2021. […]

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘The Hudson’ - Watch Now
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AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘The Hudson’ – Watch Now

September 18, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald builds towards the October 30th release of her eagerly anticipated new album ‘The Human Demands’ by sharing the official video for lead single ‘The Hudson’. ‘The Hudson’ received a world exclusive play on […]

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