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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 […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          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 […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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 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 […]

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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
          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: 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

          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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SQUAREPUSHER shares new single, 'Nervelevers' - Listen Now
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SQUAREPUSHER shares new single, ‘Nervelevers’ – Listen Now

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Squarepusher will return with a long-awaited album Be Up A Hello, released on the 31st of January, and his new single, “Nervelevers,” is out now. “Nervelevers” breakneck breakbeats recall classic moments from Squarepusher’s much-loved catalogue, […]

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS Announce North American Spring Tour, Including Coachella
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AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS Announce North American Spring Tour, Including Coachella

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Australian punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers ‘ electrifying live shows are fast becoming the stuff of legend, and this April they’ll be hitting the stage at Coachella, followed by a cross-country North American tour.  […]

WIRE - Share new single 'Primed & Ready' from new album 'Mind Hive'
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WIRE – Share new single ‘Primed & Ready’ from new album ‘Mind Hive’

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today WIRE have shared the second single from their new album, ‘Mind Hive’, which is set for release on January 24th 2020 via the band’s own label pinkflag. The band’s seventeenth studio album sees the […]

DESTROYER Shares video for latest single ‘Cue Synthesizer'
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DESTROYER Shares video for latest single ‘Cue Synthesizer’

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Destroyer shares “Cue Synthesizer,” the latest single from the upcoming album Have We Met, out on January 31st on Dead Oceans. The news also arrives before tours of North America and Europe later in […]

FONTAINES D.C. Share new video for 'Liberty Belle' - Watch Now
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FONTAINES D.C. Share new video for ‘Liberty Belle’ – Watch Now

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s FONTAINES D.C. have shared a new video for their fan favourite single ‘Liberty Belle’. The video celebrates an incendiary 2019 for the band which saw them release their debut album ‘Dogrel’ to critical […]

Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks
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Parlophone Records announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Parlophone Records is proud to announce DAVID BOWIE IS IT ANY WONDER? a six-track EP of unreleased and rare tracks to be released over six weeks. The first of these is a previously unreleased version […]

JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out  28th of February 2020
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JAH WOBBLE & YOUTH team up to release a new album ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ out 28th of February 2020

January 8, 2020 XS Noize

Post-punk innovators, Jah Wobble and Youth have teamed up to release a new album on Cadiz Music licensed exclusively from the Youth Sounds label on the 28th of February 2020. ‘Acid Punk Dub Apocalypse’ was […]

TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS unveil brand new video for 'Middle Child'
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TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS unveil brand new video for ‘Middle Child’

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders ring in the new year with a brand new video for “Middle Child,” the “blown-out and over-the-top rocker” (STEREOGUM) from the LOUDWIRE 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019 charting […]

ASH share brand-new single 'Darkest Hour of The Night' - Listen Now
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ASH share brand-new single ‘Darkest Hour of The Night’ – Listen Now

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

Having announced the career-spanning Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash, released on February 14th Irish trio ASH are pleased to see in 2012 with new track Darkest Hour Of The Night. Penned once again by […]

PACO PEÑA - Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020
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PACO PEÑA – Headlines The Mac Theatre, Belfast on Friday 10th January 2020

January 7, 2020 XS Noize

The World’s most Celebrated Flamenco Guitarist Paco Pena is pleased to announce a headline Belfast performance at The Mac Theatre on Friday 10th January 2020. Paco Pena embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Easter - ‘Doubt Rings'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Easter – ‘Doubt Rings’

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Easter & Bromide release split single ‘Doubt Rings’ / ‘I’ll Never Learn’- out 31 January 2020 on Scratchy Records. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the track from Easter. One friend.Two bands. And […]

THE ORIELLES - Share new track ‘Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)
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THE ORIELLES – Share new track ‘Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme)

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

The Orielles have today shared Space Samba (Disco Volador Theme), the latest track to be taken from their stunning second album, Disco Volador which is out on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 28th February 2020. The […]

FIELD MUSIC share new single 'Do You Read Me?' from the forthcoming new album Making A New World 1
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FIELD MUSIC share new single ‘Do You Read Me?’ from the forthcoming new album Making A New World

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Field Music share “Do You Read Me?”, the new single taken from the forthcoming new album Making A New World, a 19 track song cycle about the after-effects of the First World War. Released through […]

MARC ALMOND shares brand new single ‘Slow Burn Love’ - Watch Video
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MARC ALMOND shares brand new single ‘Slow Burn Love’ – Watch Video

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Having previewed his forthcoming album ‘Chaos and a Dancing Star’ with the recent tracks ‘Hollywood Forever’ and ‘Lord of Misrule’, Marc Almond starts 2020 by unveiling its lead single ‘Slow Burn Love’. In an album […]

Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020
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Irish singer-songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020

January 6, 2020 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Amy Montgomery is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Saturday 9th May 2020. The first thing that grabs your attention about Amy Montgomery (apart from her Bohemian […]

OH WONDER shares their brand new single 'Happy' - Listen Now
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OH WONDER shares their brand new single ‘Happy’ – Listen Now

January 3, 2020 XS Noize

Oh Wonder welcomes you warmly into 2020 with their brand new single “Happy” out today. The new track arrives just weeks before the band’s fast-approaching third album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown, is released on February […]

BEN WATT - Releases "Figures In The Landscape" from New Album 'Storm Damage' 1
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BEN WATT – Releases “Figures In The Landscape” from New Album ‘Storm Damage’

January 3, 2020 XS Noize

“Figures in the Landscape” is the latest single to be taken from musician-writer-DJ Ben Watt’s upcoming fourth solo LP, Storm Damage, out on January 31, 2020. It follows the recent singles “Balanced on a Wire,” […]

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: BOWIE: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams By Michael Allred, Steve Horton and Laura Allred

January 2, 2020 Michael Barron

The legacy of David Bowie’s death has been honoured with countless books, being chosen as the first solo artist to feature on an entire Royal Mail stamp set, having his own Trump card game and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan - A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery
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ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan – A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery

January 2, 2020 Daniel Lynch

It is fitting that among the first lines of the first track on A Beginner’s Guide To Bravery David Keenan references Samuel Beckett. The young man from Dundalk has produced a stunning debut album which […]

Rock legend MEAT LOAF is back in hilarious vegan campaign
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Rock legend MEAT LOAF is back in hilarious vegan campaign

January 2, 2020 XS Noize

MEAT LOAF visits the UK to endorse Frankie & Benny’s new vegan menu – and admits he’d do anything to help save the planet…  MEAT is out, VEG is in this January – just ask […]

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