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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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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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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, […]

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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
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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
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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, […]

          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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ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new video for 'December' - Watch Now 1
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ROGER O’DONNELL (of The Cure) releases new video for ‘December’ – Watch Now

May 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Roger O’Donnell (keyboard player of The Cure) releases the video for ‘December’, taken from his recent solo project ‘2 Ravens’. The release first arrived digitally via 99X/10 Records/Caroline International last month. Vinyl release for […]

AU/RA releases video for new single 'Ideas' - Watch Now
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AU/RA releases video for new single ‘Ideas’ – Watch Now

May 14, 2020 XS Noize

Au/Ra has released the video for her recent single Ideas, which was filmed collaboratively with fans during lockdown and is available to watch now. With a video shoot unable to happen due to current events, […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING announce 5th album 'Re-Animator' out 21st August - Hear new single ‘Arch Enemy’ 1
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EVERYTHING EVERYTHING announce 5th album ‘Re-Animator’ out 21st August – Hear new single ‘Arch Enemy’

May 14, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything opened a new chapter in their career with the release of their recent single ‘In Birdsong’. Premiered by Annie Mac at Radio 1 and launched with a striking self-animated visual, ‘In Birdsong’ hit […]

ALISON MOSSHART (The Kills) shares second solo single "It Ain't Water" 1
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ALISON MOSSHART (The Kills) shares second solo single “It Ain’t Water”

May 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Alison Mosshart (The Kills, The Dead Weather), shares her second solo song “It Ain’t Water,” and reveals details of the forthcoming 7-inch release on Domino. “Rise,” her debut solo track recorded for FacebookWatch show […]

HAiG release new single 'Never Enough' - Listen Now
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HAiG release new single ‘Never Enough’ – Listen Now

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

UK rock act HAiG have injected precious life into the music scene! After all, the industry can never get enough cutting-edged and cultured rock music and that is exactly what HAiG deliver. HAiG is the […]

MUZZ release first ever live recording - Watch the trio perform ‘Bad Feeling’ from home 2
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MUZZ release first ever live recording – Watch the trio perform ‘Bad Feeling’ from home

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Leading up to the June 5th release of their self-titled, debut album, Muzz, the new project of Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (producer/multi-instrumentalist and one-third of Bonny Light Horseman), and Matt Barrick (drummer of Jonathan […]

BEN HARPER shares video for new single 'Don't Let Me Disappear' - Watch Now
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BEN HARPER shares video for new single ‘Don’t Let Me Disappear’ – Watch Now

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Last summer Harper released the single “Uneven Days”, a track that also dealt with difficult emotions. “‘Uneven Days’ attempts to explore the depths of how dependent we can become on other people for our own […]

JACK GARRATT announces new album ‘Love, Death & Dancing’ - out 12th June 2020
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JACK GARRATT announces new album ‘Love, Death & Dancing’ – out 12th June 2020

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Jack Garratt is very pleased to share details of his second album and his first new music since 2016. ‘Love, Death & Dancing’ will be released on the 12th June 2020 through Island Records. The […]

PADDY RAFF - ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021 1
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PADDY RAFF – ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Due to unprecedented demand, with his 3rd SSE date selling out in just 3 days, Paddy Raff has just announced a 4th night at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Tickets for ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ on […]

PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE - to stream live on Youtube MAY 14-17 & Live album to be released digitally on May 15th 1
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PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE – to stream live on Youtube MAY 14-17 & Live album to be released digitally on May 15th

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of  PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION: LIVE, a historic concert captured at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1985. Prince and […]

SLIDE unveil new single & video for ‘Hello Spirit’ - Watch Now
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SLIDE unveil new single & video for ‘Hello Spirit’ – Watch Now

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

After the success of their breakthrough debut EP ‘Into Happiness’ last year, Swedish outfit Slide now returns to deliver the first taste of their forthcoming EP, ‘Hello Spirit’ through If Music Could Talk. Bringing back […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new track 'Turf Accountant Daddy' - Watch Video
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THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new track ‘Turf Accountant Daddy’ – Watch Video

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new track Turf Accountant Daddy and its accompanying video. Made entirely during the lockdown, the video was produced and directed by longtime collaborator John Minton, who has also worked […]

Swedish dream pop artist REBECKA REINHARD shares her latest single 'Whale'
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Swedish dream pop artist REBECKA REINHARD shares her latest single ‘Whale’

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

Swedish dream-pop artist Rebecka Reinhard shares her latest single ‘Whale’ via Crowds and Power on May 12th. A subversive indie-rock song, ‘Whale’ demonstrates Rebecka’s ability as a songwriter to make the world stop with her […]

PROUD MARY return with the new album 'Songs From Catalina' on 26th June
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PROUD MARY return with the new album ‘Songs From Catalina’ on 26th June

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

Reinvigorated after a long hiatus, on 26th June Proud Mary return with the new album Songs From Catalina. Many people remember Proud Mary from all the attention they received back in 2001, being the first […]

Muse's MATT BELLAMY releases brand-new solo song 'Tomorrow's World' - Listen Now
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Muse’s MATT BELLAMY releases brand-new solo song ‘Tomorrow’s World’ – Listen Now

May 12, 2020 XS Noize

“Tomorrow’s World” is the brand-new song from Matt Bellamy and marks his second solo release. The song was recorded earlier this month and is a stand-alone track capturing Bellamy in a reflective mood with romantic […]

BOOK REVIEW: Bob Marley in Comics by Sophie Blitman and Gaet's
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BOOK REVIEW: Bob Marley in Comics by Sophie Blitman and Gaet’s

May 11, 2020 Michael Barron

The word “Reggae” has different connotations for various people, but for Bob Marley, the word didn’t even have African or Caribbean connotations, let alone Jamaican; Marley traced this word to Spain which means “King’s music”. […]

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis
Video Interview

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Alan McGee on Lockdown, Creation Stories and Oasis

May 11, 2020 XS Noize

ALAN McGEE is the outspoken, maverick genius behind the mighty Creation Records and has worked with some of the most significant bands of the last 30 years including Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, the […]

THE STREETS release new track 'Where The F*&k Did April Go' - Listen Now
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THE STREETS release new track ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ – Listen Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mike Skinner has today released the B-Side to his recent The Streets single ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better ft. Tame Impala’. ‘Where The F*&k Did April Go’ is a bonus release that […]

CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; 'Love Is All We Share' - Watch Now
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CUT COPY return with first single & video in three years; ‘Love Is All We Share’ – Watch Now

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Melbourne electronic music royalty, Cut Copy return today with their ambient new single and video, “ Love Is All We Share .” The first track in almost three years breathes a universal truth, released to […]

JOOLS HOLLAND with his RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA to play Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday 22nd October 2020
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JOOLS HOLLAND confirms Eddi Reader & Chris Difford with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Jools Holland has confirmed Eddi Reader and Squeeze vocalist Chris Difford as special guests along with his acclaimed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Waterfront Hall 22nd October and 3Arena 23rd October 2020. The multi-award-winning Eddi […]

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