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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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          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
          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, […]

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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE share video for new single ‘Rare Air’ - Watch Now
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Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece MILDLIFE share video for new single ‘Rare Air’ – Watch Now

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Australian multi-instrumentalist four-piece Mildlife reveals the video for ‘Rare Air’, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming second album Automatic, due for release 18 September via Heavenly Recordings. The video for ‘Rare Air’ was filmed […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Windows - Send It / Up All Night 2
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TRACK PREMIERE: Windows – Send It / Up All Night

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Windows had intended to release their debut album in spring of 2020 but in light of COVID-19 and the black lives matter movement, they decided to instead remotely write record, and self-released two singles, “Send […]

BEARS DEN + PAUL FRITH announce their new studio project, titled 'Fragments' 1
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BEARS DEN + PAUL FRITH announce their new studio project, titled ‘Fragments’

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today Bear’s Den share details of their new studio project, titled ‘Fragments’, to be released on 18th September. Fragments’ is a special collaboration album between Bear’s Den and composer/arranger Paul Frith, the mind behind arrangements […]

FONTAINES D.C. release new single 'Televised Mind' - Watch Video
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FONTAINES D.C. release new single ‘Televised Mind’ – Watch Video

July 1, 2020 XS Noize

Today Fontaines D.C. have shared a new song and accompanying music video. A live favourite, “Televised Mind” heaves, drones, and churns – a perfect embodiment of the bruised and battered – albeit beautiful – throughline […]

KATIE MELUA announces new LP 'Album No. 8'- Hear new single 'A Love Like That' 1
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KATIE MELUA announces new LP ‘Album No. 8’- Hear new single ‘A Love Like That’

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today sees the release of acclaimed Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua ’s latest single, “A Love Like That,” a beautifully orchestrated and gloriously cinematic exploration of love, with lyrics by Melua and production by English composer […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Eoin Dolan - June Hope
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Eoin Dolan – June Hope

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Eoin Dolan evokes a sense of nostalgic optimism with a vintage pop sound on new EP June Hope. Inspired by early John Lennon solo material, 1960s French pop and vintage calypso compilations, June Hope charts […]

NATIVE HARROW announce new album 'Closeness' - Out 4th September
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NATIVE HARROW announce new album ‘Closeness’ – Out 4th September

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

NATIVE HARROW – the Pennsylvania duo of Devin Tuel and Stephen Harms with “twilight twang and vintage vibes” (Rolling Stone) – announce their new album Closeness, out 4 September 2020 on Loose. Featuring ten new, […]

BODY COUNT releases new radio edit of NO LIVES MATTER - Watch Video
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BODY COUNT releases new radio edit of NO LIVES MATTER – Watch Video

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

In light of current events, Body Count announces the release of their radio single “No Lives Matter” today via Century Media Records. Watch the music video for “No Lives Matter”, which is off their 2017 […]

FRANK TURNER releases a new version of NOFX’s ‘Falling In Love’ - Listen Now 1
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FRANK TURNER releases a new version of NOFX’s ‘Falling In Love’ – Listen Now

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today Frank Turner releases a new version of NOFX’s ‘Falling In Love’, the latest single to emerge from forthcoming split covers album ‘West Coast Vs. Wessex’. Due for release via Fat Mike’s own Fat Wreck […]

CONOR MAYNARD shares the new soulful pop single ‘Nothing But You’ - Watch Video
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CONOR MAYNARD shares the new soulful pop single ‘Nothing But You’ – Watch Video

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Conor Maynard shares the new soulful pop single ‘Nothing But You’, which has had over 200,000 streams in 3 days. The stunning new single showcases Conor’s raw emotion and exceptional vocals. With almost 7 million […]

Before they were Famous: The Former Jobs of Pop Stars 1
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Before they were Famous: The Former Jobs of Pop Stars

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Nobody starts life as a pop star and, arguments for nepotism aside, this usually means a person has to find their feet before they find their voice. Like us, many of the world’s biggest pop stars […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sail By Summer - Low Tide Exit
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sail By Summer – Low Tide Exit

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Low Tide Exit’ the new single by Sail By Summer from their debut album Casual Heaven out on 24th July. Blurring the edges between indie, melodic folk-rock and […]

7 Safe and Cheap Vapes For Dummies 1
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7 Safe and Cheap Vapes For Dummies

June 30, 2020 XS Noize

With the vaping market continuing to grow, more and more people are looking to break into the trend. Many people were initially using these vapes as a replacement for tobacco, but the legalization of Marijuana […]

Retrospective: Kenny Rogers and The Gambler
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Retrospective: Kenny Rogers and The Gambler

June 29, 2020 XS Noize

Written in 1976 by Don Schiltz, ‘The Gambler’ tells the story of an encounter with a mysterious man on a train who deals in life advice through gambling metaphors. The song was recorded first by […]

INTERVIEW: Paul Weller - "I'm enjoying songwriting more than ever" 8
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INTERVIEW: Paul Weller – “I’m enjoying songwriting more than ever”

June 29, 2020 XS Noize

Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Paul Weller’s 15th solo album is set for release early in July. He speaks to Neill Barston about coping with lockdown, a dislike of music […]

Making Money with Music in the 21st Century
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Making Money with Music in the 21st Century

June 29, 2020 XS Noize

In the past 15 years, the landscape in the music industry has changed dramatically. Industry changes affect all industry players from bands and solo artists to those working behind the scenes.  Like other industries, technological […]

Art pop newcomer PSYRENA unveils surreal animated visual for 'Rainbows & Unicorns' - Watch Now
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Art pop newcomer PSYRENA unveils surreal animated visual for ‘Rainbows & Unicorns’ – Watch Now

June 29, 2020 XS Noize

Dreamy synth-based soundscapes coupled with Psyrena’s alluring vocals invokes an otherworldly experience and compliments the fantastical animated video for the song, offering a perfect respite for us all right now. Psyrena says: “Imagination is my […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dogs Versus Shadows – This Crow Wears A Wire
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dogs Versus Shadows – This Crow Wears A Wire

June 29, 2020 David Ham

Dogs Versus Shadows is the moniker of Lee Pylon. Probably best known as the host of the excellent radio show “Kites and Pylons.” A weekly show on Sine FM and Mixcloud, with the tag line […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Long Distance Calling - How Do We Want to Live?
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ALBUM REVIEW: Long Distance Calling – How Do We Want to Live?

June 29, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

In their 14 years together, Germans Long Distance Calling have never been ones to stand still. Since forming in 2006, the quartet – namely, David Jordan and Florian Füntman on guitar; Jan Hoffman on bass; […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Polly Scattergood - In This Moment
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Polly Scattergood – In This Moment

June 28, 2020 Amanda Stock

Electronic artist Polly Scattergood returns with her fourth studio album, In This Moment on 3rd July 2020. It’s an eagerly anticipated release following two critically acclaimed solo albums and a successful side project collaboration with […]

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