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          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

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          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

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          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 […]

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          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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          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

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          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 […]

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          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 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 […]

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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

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          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 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 […]

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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

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LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Announce Belfast Limelight show on Thursday 25th June 2020
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LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL Announce Belfast Limelight show on Thursday 25th June 2020

March 3, 2020 XS Noize

American country rock group, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 25th June 2020. The band recently announced the release of […]

SQUAREPUSHER announces ‘Lamental’ EP
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SQUAREPUSHER announces ‘Lamental’ EP

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Following widespread acclaim for his recent album Be Up A Hello, on April 10th Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) will be opening a new chapter to this musical journey with the Lamental EP release and will also […]

IGGY POP unveils new video for 'We Are The People' - Watch Now
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IGGY POP unveils new video for ‘We Are The People’ – Watch Now

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Iggy Pop has unveiled a striking and spare new video for “We Are The People,” from his critically lauded album FREE (Loma Vista Recordings). In the wake of last week’s live rendition of the song […]

The pride of Camden Town MADNESS add L.A. Show to U.S. Tour
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The pride of Camden Town MADNESS add L.A. Show to U.S. Tour

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The pride of Camden Town will return to Southern California for the first time since Coachella 2012, when Madness overtakes the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on May 24 for a one-night-only ska/bluebeat hit parade […]

THE LEMON TWIGS Announce Third Album 'Songs For The General Public' Out 1 May 2020 1
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THE LEMON TWIGS Announce Third Album ‘Songs For The General Public’ Out 1 May 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The D’Addario brothers will return this Spring with a new Lemon Twigs album, Songs For The General Public. Their third studio release was written, recorded and produced by Brian and Michael D’Addario at their Long […]

DAMIEN JURADO Announces new album 'What's New, Tomboy?' - out 1st May 2
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DAMIEN JURADO Announces new album ‘What’s New, Tomboy?’ – out 1st May

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Artist and songwriter DAMIEN JURADO is in the midst of a creative flow that seems unstoppable, as he quickly follows up his 2019 Loose debut with the announcement of What’s New, Tomboy? – out 1st […]

KINGS OF LEON return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS ARENA on 1st July 2020
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KINGS OF LEON return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS ARENA on 1st July 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Kings of Leon return to Dublin for an exclusive performance at RDS Arena on 1st July 2020, subject to licence. This will be their first Irish show in three years. Their 7th album WALLS was […]

KING CHARLES releases new single ‘FREAK’ ahead of new album ‘OUT OF MY MIND’ 1
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KING CHARLES releases new single ‘FREAK’ ahead of new album ‘OUT OF MY MIND’

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

King Charles releases new single ‘Freak.’ It has a woozy neo-soul vibe, possessed by a far darker undercurrent… “It’s reflective of my mood and where I was…I was trying to understand what is it to […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce OK? A music and arts festival in support of mental health awareness & suicide prevention 2
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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce OK? A music and arts festival in support of mental health awareness & suicide prevention

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

A group of friends and colleagues across the local creative scene today announce a concert event at The Telegraph Building on Royal Avenue, Belfast, to raise funds for mental health and suicide awareness charities. It […]

THE JADED HEARTS CLUB release debut track 'Nobody But Me' with Miles Kane on vocals
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THE JADED HEARTS CLUB release debut track ‘Nobody But Me’ with Miles Kane on vocals

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Jaded Hearts Club are a new band featuring frontmen Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets) and Nic Cester(Jet), guitarists Graham Coxon (Blur) and Jamie Davis, plus Matt Bellamy (Muse) on bass and drummer Sean […]

RICKY GERVAIS brings his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020 1
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RICKY GERVAIS brings his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020

March 2, 2020 XS Noize

Ricky Gervais will bring his newest live show ‘SuperNature’ to 3Arena, Dublin on Friday 29 May 2020 as part of his international tour. Tickets priced from €44.50 including booking and facility fee go on sale […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Porridge Radio – Every Bad
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ALBUM REVIEW: Porridge Radio – Every Bad

March 1, 2020 David Ham

Formed in Brighton in 2015, Porridge Radio are a New Wave, Post Punk, Alternative Pop quartet, fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Dana Margolin. The punk DIY ethos burns fiercely bright in Porridge Radio. A […]

EDITORS unveil stunning video for 'Upside Down' - Watch Now
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LIVE REVIEW: Editors at Wembley Arena, London

March 1, 2020 Michael Barron

You know a band has made it when following the release of six LP’s and a greatest hits album they can embark upon a series of arena dates. Like their debut album The Back Room, […]

GUISE release video for 'BROTHER IN ARMS'
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GUISE release video for ‘BROTHER IN ARMS’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

With the release of their first EP in 5 years just around the corner, GUISE, are pleased to present the next of its featured tracks: ‘Brother In Arms’. The spidey-senses of Dire Straits fans out […]

REEVAH releases New Single 'WEIGHT OF THE WORLD'
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REEVAH releases New Single ‘WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new, powerful single, Weight of the world. Tipped as ‘Hot for 2020‘ by Hotpress Magazine, Reevah is already in the midst of her busiest year […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release New Track ‘COME ON OUTSIDE’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back at it again releasing a single  from their forthcoming EP ‘Blue Moon Rising’ entitled ‘Come On Outside’ Noel says of ‘Come On Outside’: “So I’m rummaging down the […]

AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast's Boucher Playing Fields.
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AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields.

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

After announcing its largest line-up to date with headliners such as Orbital, Denis Sulta, and the long-awaited return of Laurent Garnier and Fatima Yamaha, AVA has revealed a first glance of its new site plans […]

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast
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NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show at the SSE Arena on 27 October 2020. Having played the world’s biggest stages and […]

TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast 1
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TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Scottish pop rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Tuesday 06th October 2020 Formed in 1986 by the undeniably brilliant Sharleen Spiteri and her partner in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD - Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on 'GHOST'
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TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD – Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on ‘GHOST’

February 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following up her recent compelling single ‘Thriving’, rising synth-pop singer-songwriter Nina Schofield has released another versatile and captivating effort with ‘Ghost’. Nina’s new single in 2020, ‘Ghost’ will be released on 28th February through Bright […]

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