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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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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, […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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
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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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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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, […]

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The Importance of Music in Online Casinos 2
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The Importance of Music in Online Casinos

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

When we think of our current favourite virtual games or, equally, nostalgic childhood ones, we often think of the graphics, the storyline, the characters, or the overall enjoyment factor. What we rarely think about in […]

Foals’ frontman YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS directs and features in CAMELPHAT collaboration ‘Hypercolour’
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Foals’ frontman YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS directs and features in CAMELPHAT collaboration ‘Hypercolour’

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum producers Camelphat and Foals’ frontman Yannis Philippakis have released the visual for their latest collaboration ‘Hypercolour’. A visual manifestation of the track’s theme ‘hypercolour’, the psychedelic video has been directed by Yannis Philippakis along […]

THE CORONAS share new single ‘Light Me Up' - Listen Now
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THE CORONAS share new single ‘Light Me Up’ – Listen Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Irish pop-rock band The Coronas release their new single ‘Light Me Up’ on July 17th 2020, the latest song to be revealed from their hotly anticipated new album ‘True Love Waits’, released on 31st July. […]

STONE FOUNDATION announce new album ‘Is Love Enough?’ - Listen to first single 'Deeper Love' featuring PAUL WELLER
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STONE FOUNDATION announce new album ‘Is Love Enough?’ – Listen to first single ‘Deeper Love’ featuring PAUL WELLER

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

The 8-piece Midlands-based Soul band, Stone Foundation will release the stunning ‘Is Love Enough?’ album on 11th September 2020 through 100 Percent Records. The album will be preceded by the track ‘Deeper Love’, which features […]

THE CORAL's Ian Skelly seeks out sunny melancholy with JOKERMAN - Listen Now
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THE CORAL’s Ian Skelly seeks out sunny melancholy with JOKERMAN – Listen Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

A plea for salvation sung through a sunny smile, Jokerman is the second, upbeat summer single to be released from Ian Skelly’s forthcoming album, Drifters Skyline. Promising to open the door to a bright world […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio - Keep Your Grace 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio – Keep Your Grace

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Powerful and sensual: The singer-songwriter Linah Rocio surprises with a new vibe on her first EP. With her new EP, Keep Your Grace, musician Linah Rocio brings unusual new facets of her already wide range […]

HAPPY MONDAYS share 'Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)' plus new animated video - Watch Now
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HAPPY MONDAYS share ‘Hallelujah (Ewan Pearson Remixes)’ plus new animated video – Watch Now

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

How do you tackle a British classic with a remix that’s already ingrained the culture of the last 30 years? Ewan Pearson new take on Happy Monday’s ‘Hallelujah’ sounds fresh from bringing Kirsty MacColl’s backing […]

LEE ROGERS shares new single ‘Silent Song’ - Listen Now
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LEE ROGERS shares new single ‘Silent Song’ – Listen Now

July 17, 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 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LMNL unveils 80s new wave inspired video for 'Best Impression' 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: LMNL unveils 80s new wave inspired video for ‘Best Impression’

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Expansive 80s led synths lead the way for Simon Batten’s LMNL guise on his infectious new track ‘Best Impression’. Homage to synth-pop of the 1980s following the internal monologue of the eternally self-conscious. The song […]

Listen to previously unheard PRINCE song - 'I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man' (1979 Version)
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Listen to previously unheard PRINCE song – ‘I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man’ (1979 Version)

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records, releases “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man (1979 Version),” a previously unheard recording from Prince’s legendary vault that will be featured on the […]

Music Styles That Quickly Lost Popularity 2
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Music Styles That Quickly Lost Popularity

July 17, 2020 XS Noize

Right now, picking out types of music to listen to, is not that big of a deal. But, back in the day, music was more than just sounds you would listen to pass the time. […]

WILLIAM SHATNER joins CANNED HEAT on new version of 'LET’S WORK TOGETHER!' - Listen Now
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WILLIAM SHATNER joins CANNED HEAT on new version of ‘LET’S WORK TOGETHER!’ – Listen Now

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

In 1969, songwriter and recording artist Wilbert Harrison released “Let’s Work Together” amidst unprecedented social strife and racial tensions in America. The song was a clarion call to “every boy, girl, woman and man” to […]

Leeds locals JABBAWOKI announce their debut EP 'Something's Cookin' - Out 4th September
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Leeds locals JABBAWOKI announce their debut EP ‘Something’s Cookin’ – Out 4th September

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Something’s Cookin’ is the much-anticipated debut EP from Leeds locals Jabbawoki. The genre-melding EP features the single ‘Unkle Funkle’ which was released on the 22nd of May. A blend of Indie, Hip Hop and Funk, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: sleepmakeswaves - these are not your dreams
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ALBUM REVIEW: sleepmakeswaves – these are not your dreams

July 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something to be said for ambition in the world of instrumental music. sleepmakeswaves know a thing or two about that – the Australian post-rock act have spent much of the past 14 years carving […]

TIM BURGESS announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021 1
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TIM BURGESS announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Charlatans frontman, Tim Burgess is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club, Belfast on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Tim recently released his new solo record ‘I Love The New Sky’, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Crawford Mack - Depends On Where You Stand
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TRACK PREMIERE: Crawford Mack – Depends On Where You Stand

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Crawford Mack is not your average new artist. His fellow Glaswegians would argue that he is not particularly new for starters, given his regular live performances across the city. With his debut solo album set […]

ED HARCOURT announces details of new album & shares video - Watch Now 1
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ED HARCOURT announces details of new album & shares video – Watch Now

July 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ed Harcourt has announced details of Monochrome To Colour, his ninth studio album, released on Friday, September 18th 2020 on Point Of Departure, his second release for the label following 2018’s Beyond The End. A […]

TRAVIS release new track 'Valentine' from forthcoming album '10 Songs'
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TRAVIS release Fran Healy directed video for new track ‘Valentine’ – Watch Now

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of the animated video for “A Ghost”, frontman Fran Healy has returned to the director’s chair with the video for Travis ’ new track, “Valentine”. The track is the third from their […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for 'The Boy From The Plantation'
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD shares new video for ‘The Boy From The Plantation’

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Directed by longtime Manic Street Preachers collaborator Kieran Evans, the video features James in Wales alongside archive footage sourced specifically for the video. Kieran Evans: says of the video: “James and I have been collaborating […]

BEABADOOBEE returns with new single ‘Care’ - Watch video
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BEABADOOBEE returns with new single ‘Care’ – Watch video

July 15, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee shares her brand new single ‘Care’, her first since her BRITs 2020 Rising Star Award nomination and BBC Sound Of nod and […]

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