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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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          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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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

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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
          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
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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

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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
          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 […]

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          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
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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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        • 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

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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

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          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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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE add additional shows to 2020 Tour Dates
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE add additional shows to 2020 Tour Dates

February 10, 2020 XS Noize

Due to demand Ocean Colour Scene are adding some additional shows to the 2020 Tour Dates. Birmingham O2 Academy on 11th December is SOLD OUT so they will also be coming back to Birmingham for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE - 'Chorus' Remastered & Expanded Edition
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ALBUM REVIEW: ERASURE – ‘Chorus’ Remastered & Expanded Edition

February 10, 2020 Chris Snoddon

Back in the late ’80s, early 90’s Erasure were riding high as synth-pop royalty having released consecutive albums from 1986 through to 1989 and embarking on a mammoth World tour supporting their Wild album. They […]

SKUNK ANANSIE share video for new single 'This Means War' & announce Meltdown Festival 1
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SKUNK ANANSIE share video for new single ‘This Means War’ & announce Meltdown Festival

February 10, 2020 XS Noize

Skunk Anansie have shared the video for their powerful new single ‘This Means War’, which features live footage of the iconic rock group on stage at Pol’and’Rock festival last year where they headlined to a […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020 1
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SIMPLE MINDS announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020

February 10, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary Scottish rock band, Simple Minds are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020. Simple Minds will celebrate 40 iconic years in music by embarking upon […]

STEVE HARLEY Releases video for 'I've Just Seen A Face' from his forthcoming 'Uncovered' album
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STEVE HARLEY Releases video for ‘I’ve Just Seen A Face’ from his forthcoming ‘Uncovered’ album

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

21 February 2020 will see the release of a very special album from the newly inaugurated Steve Harley Acoustic Band. “Uncovered” includes interpretations of nine painstakingly chosen songs created in many instances by peers and […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
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PEARL JAM releases the official and final video for ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ – Watch Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

Today Pearl Jam released the official and final video for “Dance of the Clairvoyants”, the first single from Pearl Jam’s forthcoming album, Gigaton is out now. “I can’t tell you how proud I am about […]

ROE shares her new single 'Look who's on the TV' - Listen Now
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ROE shares her new single ‘Look who’s on the TV’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

After spending much of 2019 on the road supporting the likes of Snow Patrol, Kodaline and Robbie Williams, as well as a slew of festivals appearances including SXSW, Reeperbahn and Body & Soul, 20-year-old ROE […]

Chester Bennington's pre-Linkin Park band GREY DAZE announce new album 'Amends' for April 10th 1
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Chester Bennington’s pre-Linkin Park band GREY DAZE announce new album ‘Amends’ for April 10th

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

Grey Daze, Chester Bennington’s pre-Linkin Park band, have announced Amends, the Phoenix-born band’s eagerly-awaited album featuring newly recorded music with re-mastered vocals from the group’s long out-of-print, and largely undiscovered catalogue. Due for release April […]

London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS release a video for their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’ - Watch Now
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London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS announce May UK tour

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

London 3-piece Indian Queens have announced a UK tour in May. The full list of dates is below. Last week the band released a video for their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’. The track is taken […]

ALBUM REVIEW: La Roux - Supervision
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: La Roux – Supervision

February 7, 2020 Amanda Stock

After a six-year absence since her second album “Trouble In Paradise” La Roux is back with a new record – “Supervision” – ironically named as she quite clearly doesn’t need any supervision and on this […]

CONCHÚR WHITE shares video for new single ‘Bikini Crops’ - Watch Now
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CONCHÚR WHITE shares video for new single ‘Bikini Crops’ – Watch Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

Conchúr White has kicked off 2020 with the release of a brand new single, ‘Bikini Crops’. Mixed by Matt Wiggins (London Grammar, Glass Animals, Horrors), Bikini Crops is available everywhere from today via Panoplea/Believe. The […]

DEACON BLUE bring the  CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020
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DEACON BLUE release new single ‘Hit me Where It Hurts’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

‘Hit Me Where It Hurts’ will be the third track to be made available and is released on 7 February 2020. CITY OF LOVE sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered […]

THE CORONAS release brand new single ‘Haunted’ - Listen Now 2
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THE CORONAS release brand new single ‘Haunted’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been eight months since The Coronas last released new music, and to say that the band have been busy since then is a bit of an understatement. They’ve headlined their own travelling festival, performed […]

THE LEVELLERS announce new album 'Peace' - Hear new single ‘Food Roof Family’
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THE LEVELLERS announce new album ‘Peace’ – Hear new single ‘Food Roof Family’

February 7, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Food Roof Family’, the first track to be taken from their forthcoming new studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The […]

LIVE REVIEW: Howie Payne at Old Queens Head, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Howie Payne at Old Queens Head, London

February 6, 2020 Michael Barron

Howie Payne’s gigs of late have been one-man shows. So when Howie announced that he was doing his first full-band live show at the one hundred and eighty capacity venue, the Old Queens Head; this […]

THE ORB announce new album ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ out March 27th
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THE ORB announce new album ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ out March 27th

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

On March 27th Cooking Vinyl present ‘Abolition of the Royal Familia’ – the 17th album by prolific electronic godfather Alex Paterson and his rotating roster of collaborative cohorts. It forms part two of a pair […]

PIXIES release 'Beneath The Eyrie' Demos Pt.2
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PIXIES release ‘Beneath The Eyrie’ Demos Pt.2

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Today, three new Pixies demo tracks, ‘Caught In A Dream (Demo)’, ‘Mal De Mer (Demo)’, and ‘Hey, Debussy (Demo)’, are available for the first time on all streaming and download services, and can be accessed […]

TAYLOR SWIFT Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Agreement With Universal Music Publishing Group
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TAYLOR SWIFT Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Agreement With Universal Music Publishing Group

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s most creatively and commercially successful artist-songwriters in history, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher. “I’m proud to […]

Dublin 3 piece STOLEN CITY release video for single 'The Tower' - Watch Now
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Dublin 3 piece STOLEN CITY release video for single ‘The Tower’ – Watch Now

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

On January 31st Dublin 3 piece Stolen City released ‘The Tower’ which is their most polished and accomplished single to date. Today the band drop the amazing video for the track which can be seen […]

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER announce their fourth studio album CALM out March 27th
Gigs

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER announce their fourth studio album CALM out March 27th

February 6, 2020 XS Noize

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) will release CALM – their fourth studio album and first for Polydor Records – on March 27. CALM is now available for pre-order from all digital retailers HERE. Those who […]

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