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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          ‘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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          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: 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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          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, […]

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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TRACK PREMIERE: Magnus Bechmann - In The Clouds
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TRACK PREMIERE: Magnus Bechmann – In The Clouds

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Described as “melodically circuitous and complex” by The Guardian, Norwegian artist Magnus Bechmann returns with new number ‘Uneasy’ with Scandinavian label Sailor Music. Taking influence from the fresh and vibrant indie-pop direction of Two Door […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single 'Arch Enemy' from forthcoming 5th album 'Re-Animator' out 21 Aug
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share video for new single ‘Arch Enemy’ from forthcoming 5th album ‘Re-Animator’ out 21 Aug

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything’s latest single ‘Arch Enemy’ was premiered as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 and quickly picked up attention from NME, Pitchfork, Dork, DIY and The Independent. The song is […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single 'Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely' - Listen Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single ‘Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely’ – Listen Now

May 28, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new single Didn’t Want To Be This Lonely and its accompanying video, following a radio premiere this morning on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. The latest in […]

THE LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming 'Songs For The General Public' album - Listen to 'Moon' Now! 2
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THE LEMON TWIGS release new song from upcoming ‘Songs For The General Public’ album – Listen to ‘Moon’ Now!

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today, The Lemon Twigs reveal the second single from their forthcoming third album, Songs For The General Public, entitled ‘Moon’. The thrilling sax-driven track revels in hints of Bruce Springsteen and even fellow Long Islander […]

RIDE's Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik's 2Square on 'Chained' single
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RIDE’s Mark Gardener teams with Telepopmusik’s 2Square on ‘Chained’ single

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Gardener presents ‘Chained’, a single for which he collaborated with 2Square, a.k.a. Stephan Haeri of France’s Telepopmusik. This song comes from deep space, as Gardener elucidates on a past attempt to face, beat and […]

LED ZEPPELIN to stream 'Celebration Day' exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th 2
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LED ZEPPELIN to stream ‘Celebration Day’ exclusively on YouTube this Saturday, May 30th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Led Zeppelin has partnered with YouTube for an exclusive streaming event of Celebration Day, the concert film chronicling the band’s historic live performance from the 2007 tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder […]

DMA'S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ - Watch Now 1
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DMA’S release new video for single ‘The Glow’ – Watch Now

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S unveil a new video for single ‘The Glow’ which was shot in East London earlier this year by director Errol Rainey (Ivy Park, Alexander McQueen) & Toto Vivian. ‘The Glow’ is the 3rd track […]

JAMES HOLT returns with new single 'Pendulum' - Watch Video
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JAMES HOLT returns with new single ‘Pendulum’ – Watch Video

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Glinting jangle-pop churned with the soft-edges and everchanging colours of early summer sunsets, PENDULUM is the latest dopamine hit of hazy melody from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, James Holt, OUT NOW. A reputed musical revolutionary otherwise painting […]

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INXS announce the release of ‘Live Baby Live’ in 4K Ultra High Definition on June 26th

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Eagle Vision today announced the release of ‘Live Baby Live’, the seminal live show by INXS from 1991, on digital download, 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on June 26th. Blu-ray and DVD […]

INTERVIEW: Iceland's Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP 1
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INTERVIEW: Iceland’s Pop Songstress Áslaug Speaks On Her Self-Titled Debut EP

May 27, 2020 Gemma Harewood

Icelandic singer and songwriter Áslaug is taking 2020 in her stride, even with the difficult circumstances. She has been steadily progressing her beautifully emotive pop sound for almost a year now and went on to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver Marson - To the Nines
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Oliver Marson – To the Nines

May 27, 2020 XS Noize

Following previous releases ‘Cocaine Romance’ and ‘Time for Love’, London-based Oliver Marson is set to release a new video for a euphoric slice of art-pop ‘To the Nines’. With an idiosyncratic approach to creativity, Oliver […]

CUT COPY share remix of latest single 'Love Is All We Share (Patrick Holland Remix)' - Listen Now
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CUT COPY share remix of latest single ‘Love Is All We Share (Patrick Holland Remix)’ – Listen Now

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

After making their comeback earlier this month, electronic music favourites, Cut Copy, are back today to share the Patrick Holland (aka Project Pablo) remix of “ Love Is All We Share .” Transporting audiences away […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Badly Drawn Boy - Banana Skin Shoes
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ALBUM REVIEW: Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes

May 26, 2020 David Ham

It’s been twenty years since Damon Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, exploded onto the “Indie” music scene with his debut album The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast. In the late ’90s, Gough released various EPs, steadily […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You're All I Want' - Listen Now
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You’re All I Want’ – Listen Now

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song, ‘You’re All I Want,’ their first since the release of their acclaimed sophomore album, Cry, last year via Partisan Records. ‘You’re All I Want’ chronicles the […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021. Following on from the release of their highly coveted singles ‘Make A Mark’ (featuring […]

COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’
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COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

After two sellout shows in January 2020, Colin Geddis returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’. In the last ten years, Colin Geddis has dominated northern Irish comedy, selling out […]

DELTA MAID announces new album 'Katie'
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DELTA MAID announces new album ‘Katie’

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

When Delta Maid emerged onto the British scene in 2010, she seemed destined to become a sensation. She signed a major record deal, toured with globally renowned artists, and released a well-received debut album, but […]

BYSTS announce their new single 'Runes' - Listen Now
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BYSTS announce their new single ‘Runes’ – Listen Now

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Bysts announce their new single ‘Runes’.  Speaking about their next release: “Through the lens of the old Gods ‘Runes’ tells a story of sacrifice. Anything you want in life requires an offering. None of us […]

SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz 1
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SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Think you know everything there is to know about indie band Shed Seven? Well, now’s your chance to prove it! Shed Seven fans are being given the ultimate opportunity to prove their credentials in a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose - Blind Spot
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose – Blind Spot

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Somewhat ironically combining sounds from the British Invasion of the Sixties and the Alternative guitar bands of the Nineties, Apache Rose are the Russian musical offensive we can all be joyful about! Built around the […]

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