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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

          KRAFTWERK
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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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          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
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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, […]

  • 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 […]

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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
          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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        • 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
          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
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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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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE reveal their new single ‘Vapour’ - Listen Now
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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE reveal their new single ‘Vapour’ – Listen Now

July 28, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece Mildlife reveal their new single, ‘Vapour’, the second to be taken from their forthcoming second album Automatic, due for release 18 September via Heavenly Recordings. Conjuring memories of pre-isolation, carefree dance […]

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS Announce seven UK shows for April and May 2021
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THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS Announce seven UK shows for April and May 2021

July 28, 2020 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of The Psychedelic Furs critically acclaimed new album Made Of Rain, released through Cooking Vinyl this Friday (31st July), the band have announced seven UK shows for April and May 2021 […]

LEE ROGERS shares animated video for new single 'Silent Song' - Watch Now
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LEE ROGERS shares animated video for new single ‘Silent Song’ – Watch Now

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

Lee Rogers began his career writing music and performing in his native Northern Ireland seven nights a week until he signed a recording and publishing deal with Cambridge based record label Zenith Café. Lee’s debut […]

BOOK REVIEW: Summer By Ali Smith
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Summer By Ali Smith

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

After thrilling readers with her novels, Autumn, Winter, and Spring, Ali Smith’s seasonal Quartet finally comes to an end with Summer. This sensational story of the Scottish author delivers on its promises, as it maintains […]

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s - The Glow
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: DMA’s – The Glow

July 27, 2020 David Ham

Tommy O’Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took formed DMA’s in Sydney, Australia in 2012. The three-piece band exploded onto the scene in 2014 with their debut single “Delete” and self-titled EP which was heavily influenced […]

LEVELLERS share video for new track ‘Our Future’ - Watch Now
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LEVELLERS share video for new track ‘Our Future’ – Watch Now

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the latest track, ‘Our Future’, which is taken from their upcoming studio album Peace and will be released on the 14th August via On The Fiddle Recordings. An amalgamation of three […]

GABRIELLE will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November
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GABRIELLE has confirmed rescheduled dates for her Dublin and Belfast shows

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

Gabrielle has confirmed rescheduled dates for her Dublin and Belfast shows, due to restrictions regarding COVID-19. 27 November 2020 Olympia Theatre will now take place on 03 November 2021 28 November 2020 Olympia Theatre will […]

DOVES announce new album 'The Universal Want' - Hear first single 'Prisoners' now! 1
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DOVES Announce 13 date UK tour in 2021 & share The Comet Is Coming Remix of Carousels

July 27, 2020 XS Noize

Doves are going on tour! An emotional homecoming at Manchester’s O2 Apollo, a return to London’s O2 Academy Brixton and a night at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom feature in the 13-date jaunt, with the band hitting […]

KATIE MELUA announces new LP 'Album No. 8'- Hear new single 'A Love Like That' 1
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KATIE MELUA releases ‘Airtime’ from forthcoming album No. 8 – Watch Video

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following last month’s announcement of her new album Album No. 8, acclaimed Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua has released a second track from that stunning new LP. “I think we’ve given love too much airtime,” Melua […]

MATTHEW HOLLAND & ALL THE KING’S MEN share video for new single 'Love' - Watch Now
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MATTHEW HOLLAND & ALL THE KING’S MEN share video for new single ‘Love’ – Watch Now

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

‘LOVE’ is the new single and video from Matthew Holland and All The King’s Men. Recorded & produced by Dean Glover, the track is available on all streaming platforms now, alongside a music video filmed […]

EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Over You’ - Listen Now
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EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Over You’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Irish artist Emma Horan is pleased to announce the release of her next single, ‘Over You’’. The single is the second in a series of new releases in 2020 and follows on from Emma’s previous […]

Belfast-based rock band MASK release brand new track 'Shakin' Love' - Listen Now 2
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Belfast-based rock band MASK release brand new track ‘Shakin’ Love’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast-based Rock Combo MASK is kicking the doors down in this “post-lock-down” world with their brand new track – ‘Shakin’ Love’! Band frontman and songsmith “H” Humphrey takes himself off to the deepest, darkest jungle […]

THE WATERBOYS release new song 'Low Down In The Broom' - Watch Video
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THE WATERBOYS release new song ‘Low Down In The Broom’ – Watch Video

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys follow the recent release of their current upbeat pop single ‘The Soul Singer’ with the gorgeous counterpoint of ‘Low Down In The Broom’. It is accompanied by a mysterious and atmospheric video that […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Becca Roth releases nostalgic indie-folk single ‘Past Life’
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TRACK PREMIERE: Becca Roth releases nostalgic indie-folk single ‘Past Life’

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following widespread playlist support for her stunning May single Goddess, US indie-folk singer-songwriter Becca Roth is back today with another new song. The nostalgic, melancholy and beautiful Past Life melds Roth’s sweet and sharp vocals […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases 'folklore' album today
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TAYLOR SWIFT releases ‘folklore’ album today

July 24, 2020 XS Noize

Most of the things Taylor Swift had planned for the summer of 2020 didn’t end up happening but…there was something magical that did happen, the surprise release of her 8th studio album, folklore. “Before this year I probably would’ve […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. - A Hero’s Death
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death

July 23, 2020 Michael Barron

In 2019 Fontaines D.C. released their acclaimed debut LP Dogrel earning the quintet the 2019 XS Noize Album of the year.  One year later A Hero’s Death is released promising to “kill some people’s ideas […]

ANOTHER SKY release ‘All Ends’ from their upcoming debut album ‘I Slept On The Floor’ 2
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ANOTHER SKY release ‘All Ends’ from their upcoming debut album ‘I Slept On The Floor’

July 23, 2020 XS Noize

Another Sky have released ‘All Ends’, taken from their upcoming debut album ‘I Slept On The Floor’, due for release on 7th August via Fiction Records. Vocalist and lyricist Catrin Vincent had to say on […]

UB40 Featuring ALI CAMPBELL & ASTRO Announce 3Arena Dublin show on Saturday 17th April 2021 1
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UB40 Featuring ALI CAMPBELL & ASTRO Announce 3Arena Dublin show on Saturday 17th April 2021

July 23, 2020 XS Noize

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell & Astro have announced a run of shows for 2021 – ‘The Unprecedented Tour’ – which will call at some of the biggest venues in across the UK and Ireland, including […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dust In The Sunlight - The Making of debut EP track by track
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dust In The Sunlight – The Making of debut EP track by track

July 23, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the release of singles ‘Dust In The Sunlight’ and ‘Strangest Places’, alt-pop duo Dust In The Sunlight now deliver their eagerly-awaited eponymous EP. Featuring their previous offerings alongside the new additions ‘Winter […]

KYLIE Announces new album ‘DISCO’ - Hear new track ‘Say Something’
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KYLIE Announces new album ‘DISCO’ – Hear new track ‘Say Something’

July 23, 2020 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue’s new album ‘DISCO’ will be released on November 6 this year. The new single, ‘Say Something’, is the first track to be released from what is Kylie’s 15th studio album. Produced by long-time […]

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