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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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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, […]

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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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, […]

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THE CLONE ROSES - Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND - THE RESURRECTION’  Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs 3
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THE CLONE ROSES – Announce ‘SPIKE ISLAND – THE RESURRECTION’ Celebrating 30 Years of One of The UK’S Most Legendary Gigs

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

On the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses’ era-defining gig at Spike Island, get ready for a celebration like no other. On 16th May 2020, THE CLONE ROSES will be following in the footsteps of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany - 'Refugee'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Electric Litany – ‘Refugee’

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Today Xs Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Refugee’ by Electric Litany from their upcoming album ‘Under A Common Sky.’ ‘Under A Common Sky’ is the third album from London based four-piece Electric […]

GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single
Gigs

GREG DULLI (Afghan Whigs) announces debut solo album, Random Desire with first single

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Without desire, most of the world’s problems would be solved and it would be a miserable place to live. For the last 30 years, Greg Dulli has been the poet laureate of the bizarre whims […]

THE DARKNESS release 'How Can I Lose Your Love' video - Watch Now
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THE DARKNESS release ‘How Can I Lose Your Love’ video – Watch Now

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

The Darkness have released a spectacular lyric video for the new single ‘How Can I Lose Your Love’, taken from their critically acclaimed Top 10 album Easter Is Cancelled out now via Cooking Vinyl. ‘How […]

MARC ALMOND announces new album 'CHAOS AND A DANCING STAR' out 31st January
Gigs

MARC ALMOND announces new album ‘CHAOS AND A DANCING STAR’ out 31st January

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

An iconic and influential figure with a career that spans almost 40 years and more than 30 million sales, Marc Almond has enjoyed a fresh renaissance in recent years. 2017’s retrospective ‘Hit & Pieces’ saw […]

THE NATIONAL - Announce headline show Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 6th June 2020
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THE NATIONAL – Announce headline show Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast on 6th June 2020

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Following their stunning headlining performance at this year’s All Together Now Festival in Waterford, indie-rock behemoths The National have announced a date in Belfast next June. Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf and […]

Sinéad O’Connor - Announces headline show Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020
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Sinéad O’Connor – Announces headline show Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Following her recent triumphant sold-out Irish tour, Sinéad O’Connor today announced that she will play Live At Botanic Gardens this summer on 7 June 2020. Special Guest for this Belfast Show will be Soak. 2019 […]

TRAVIS - Announce new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’ & ‘Almost Fashionable – A Film About Travis’
New Music

TRAVIS – Announce new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’ & ‘Almost Fashionable – A Film About Travis’

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

In the year that has seen the band celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough year, Travis have released their captivating new single ‘Kissing In The Wind’. The track, which was premiered on the Radio […]

Scottish singer-songwriter NINA NESBITT to headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre tonight
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Scottish singer-songwriter NINA NESBITT to headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre tonight

December 3, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Tuesday 03rd December 2019. The eagerly awaited second album from Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt has arrived, ‘The Sun […]

DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show 2
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DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Following two sold-out SHINE Telegraph shows over St Patrick’s weekend earlier this year, British DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show and a Trick debut for the city! He’s joined by the unstoppable […]

THE RAPPAREES - Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast
Gigs

THE RAPPAREES – Announce Fairytale of the Pogues Tribute Shows, Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December 2019 @ The Limelight 1, Belfast

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Having penned one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time, The Pogues are widely considered the grandfathers of Celtic Punk music. It’s for this reason that local folk legends The Rapparees have paid […]

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE return with their 5th album ‘Stages’ - released on January 8th 2020
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THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE return with their 5th album ‘Stages’ – released on January 8th 2020

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

The group’s first music in 6 years, Stages deals with the passing of Thomas and Alex’s mother. These 7 expansive tracks transcend their roots in grief, reaching through love, loss, mourning and hope, with the […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single 'Reasons I Drink' - Listen Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE releases new single ‘Reasons I Drink’ – Listen Now

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette releases her new song “Reasons I Drink” today via RCA/Sony Music Entertainment. “Reasons I Drink” was co-written by Alanis Morissette and Michael Farrell (Morrissey, Macy Gray) and produced […]

10cc - Announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Thursday, 28th May 2020
Gigs

10cc – Announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Thursday, 28th May 2020

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Aiken Promotions presents 10cc National tour for 2020. They will make a stop off at Ulster Hall, Belfast, 28th May, Vicar Street Dublin, 29th May and Cork Opera House, Cork, 30th May. Tickets on sale […]

THE BLINDBOY PODCAST comes to Ulster Hall, Belfast on Thursday 23 April 2020
Gigs

THE BLINDBOY PODCAST comes to Ulster Hall, Belfast on Thursday 23 April 2020

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Blindboy’s increased notability away from his band Rubberbandits has allowed for him to explore wider avenues and create perhaps outrageously mind-altering brainchildren which can only be described as courageous, yet bonkers. With a number one […]

DADDY LONG LEGS - Confirm a run of UK & IRE tour dates for January and February 2020
Gigs

DADDY LONG LEGS – Confirm a run of UK & IRE tour dates for January and February 2020

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Brooklyn, NY-based trio DADDY LONG LEGS—Brian Hurd (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Murat Akturk (slide guitar), Josh Styles (drums, maracas) have confirmed a run of UK & IRE tour dates for January and February 2020. Produced by […]

US rock titans PEARL JAM announce headline show at Hyde Park, London on Friday 10th July
Gigs

US rock titans PEARL JAM announce headline show at Hyde Park, London on Friday 10th July

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

American Express presents BST Hyde Park have announced another mammoth headliner for 2020, with US rock titans Pearl Jam set to play the festival on Friday 10th July. They will be supported by Pixies and White Reaper – more be announced. Pearl […]

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES - A Beautiful Thing: Live at Le Bataclan
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES – A Beautiful Thing: Live at Le Bataclan

December 2, 2019 Michael Barron

2019 has undoubtedly been a fantastic year for this Bristolian five-piece post-punk band. For virtually every music award in existence; there was at least one Idles nomination. Idles were nominated a record five times at […]

DUA LIPA - Announces forthcoming album title & 2020 European arena tour
Gigs

DUA LIPA – Announces forthcoming album title & 2020 European arena tour

December 2, 2019 XS Noize

Global Pop Superstar Dua Lipa has revealed the name of her eagerly awaited forthcoming album – ‘Future Nostalgia’ due for release in 2020. Dua also announces her massive ‘Future Nostalgia’ 2020 European Arena Tour – […]

ELECTRIC SIX announce headline show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London on 30th November
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Electric Six – Live at Shepherds Bush Empire, London

December 1, 2019 Michael Barron

In 2003, Detroit six-piece, Electric Six, became a household name in the UK with hits from their debut LP, Fire, including “Danger! High Voltage”, “Dance Commander” and lest we forget “Gay Bar”. Whilst their commercial […]

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