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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 […]

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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
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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

          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
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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
          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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ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - WHO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – WHO

December 1, 2019 Michael Barron

Who is the first LP The Who has released in thirteen years. Sounds like a long time? However, waiting is nothing new for The Who fans. Fans had to wait twenty-four years between their 1982 […]

LARKINS - Complete 2019 with new single "Make You Better"- Listen Now
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LARKINS – Complete 2019 with new single “Make You Better”- Listen Now

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

This year has seen rising Manchester quartet LARKINS make rapid headway with their arena-scaled blend of anthemic indie and synth-powered alt-pop. Their two releases of 2019 – the ‘TV Dream’ EP and the ‘Not Enough […]

Liverpool's ALI HORN unveils the video for new single, 'Dreamers' - Watch Now
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ALI HORN releases the ‘It Wears Off’ EP – Listen Now

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ali Horn ends 2019 with a change of pace for an artist whose 2019 has been defined by singles. Whilst June’s ‘Dreamers’ saw Ali transformed from Merseyside’s Best Kept Secret to 6 Music stalwart, recent […]

INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start - "Writing and playing music is my joy, my passion, and my reason for living" 1
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INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start – “Writing and playing music is my joy, my passion, and my reason for living”

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Brix & The Extricated released their amazing new album “Super Blood Wolf Moon” on 25th October on Grit Over Glamour Records.  Honouring the prolific output that is historically embedded in this band’s DNA, Brix & […]

MADNESS release' first new music since 2016 with new single 'Bullingdon Boys' - Listen Now
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MADNESS release’ first new music since 2016 with new single ‘Bullingdon Boys’ – Listen Now

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Madness today unveil snap release ‘Bullingdon Boys’. The seminal British pop band’s first new music since 2016, ‘Bullingdon Boys’ is a self-explanatory, barbed swipe at the charlatans, rotters and chancers at the top of the […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases 'Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)'
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RÓISÍN MURPHY today releases ‘Narcissus (The Crooked Mixes)’

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the platform heels of the self directed, Raffaella Carrà homaging, tour de force video for “Narcissus” and a seminal live set at Homobloc in Manchester – a masterclass in sound and vision which […]

LILLA VARGEN releases her hotly anticipated new EP, 'We Were Thunder' today - Listen Now
New Music

LILLA VARGEN releases her hotly anticipated new EP, ‘We Were Thunder’ today – Listen Now

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen today releases her hotly anticipated new EP, We Were Thunder. Alongside this comes news that Lilla Vargen will be playing a headline show at Omeara on April 15th 2020. Tickets can […]

STORMZY - Announces 3ARENA, Dublin show on 8th September 2020
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STORMZY – Announces 3ARENA, Dublin show on 8th September 2020

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Set to be one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2020, Stormzy has today announced a huge 55-date ‘H.I.T.H. World Tour’. With shows spanning across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, North America, UK & […]

CROWDED HOUSE return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020 1
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CROWDED HOUSE return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

Crowded House has announced their hugely anticipated return to Ireland with an open-air performance at The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin on 1st July 2020. Crowded House is a long-standing and much-loved vehicle for […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio - 'I Was There'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Linah Rocio – ‘I Was There’

November 29, 2019 XS Noize

LINAH ROCIO is a Chilean artist, with formative years spent in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Chile, and now residing in London. Her music and soul span myriad spheres of influence, connecting to shamanic experience and […]

GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020 1
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GERRY CINNAMON announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

Following his CHSq and SSE Arena sell-out shows in 2019, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 20th 2020. The continuing ascent […]

TOURISTS release a mesmeric new video for ‘Align’ - Watch Now
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TOURISTS release a mesmeric new video for ‘Align’ – Watch Now

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

Today, TOURISTS present a mesmeric new video for ‘Align’. A single that stands as their first new material in over two years, the band’s insurgent comeback track is now accompanied with visuals that supercharge its […]

THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS reunite for their first Irish show in 10 years at Dublin's 3Arena
Gigs

THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS reunite for their first Irish show in 10 years at Dublin’s 3Arena

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

The era defying, chart-topping, button-pushing, mega-group are back! The Pussycat Dolls have announced they are reuniting for a U.K. & Ireland Tour, performing together for the first time in over a decade. The voices of […]

GABRIELLE brings the RISE AGAIN Tour 2020 to Ulster Hall, Belfast, Sunday 29 November
Gigs

GABRIELLE brings the RISE AGAIN Tour 2020 to Ulster Hall, Belfast, Sunday 29 November

November 28, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters, Gabrielle will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to the Ulster Hall next November. Gabrielle returned to the top of her game with her 2018 album ‘Under My […]

BOOK REVIEW: Mozart in Paris by Frantz Duchazeua
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Mozart in Paris by Frantz Duchazeua

November 27, 2019 Michael Barron

Mozart was not Parisian, let alone French; he was German. Mozart’s time in Paris was brief (lasting just over six months in 1778) and for the most part was miserable. His most reputable works including […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jaguar Moon - ‘Lottery’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jaguar Moon – ‘Lottery’

November 27, 2019 XS Noize

Denmark’s Bjarke Bendtsen has unveiled his latest project: Jaguar Moon. As a group, they turn the skeletal versions of his songs into dark, minimalistic pop numbers filled out with vintage reverbs, tremolo guitars and Ennio […]

SUNSTROKE 2020 - Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer 1
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SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer

November 27, 2019 XS Noize

SUNSTROKE 2020 – Irelands New Alternative Rock Festival Announced for Next Summer, feat: Faith No More – Deftones – The Jesus & Mary Chain – Gojira – Killing Joke – Black Veil Brides – Frank […]

FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS On How He Almost Joined GUNS ‘N ROSES 1
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FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS On How He Almost Joined GUNS ‘N ROSES

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

He’s best known as the larger-than-life man drummer for rock super-group Foo Fighters but it could have been also so different for Taylor Hawkins. Promoting his third album with his own group, Taylor Hawkins and […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Re-schedule BELFAST show for Feb 2020
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Re-schedule BELFAST show for Feb 2020

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

THE SLOW READERS CLUB have re-scheduled their Irish Tour Dates for February 2020. The dates originally scheduled to take place this Autumn were unfortunately postponed following bassist James Ryan undergoing emergency surgery to his hand. Today, the band […]

Kings Of Leon and The Killers added to Mad Cool 2020 lineup
Gigs

Kings Of Leon and The Killers added to Mad Cool 2020 lineup

November 26, 2019 XS Noize

Kings Of Leon and The Killers have been added to the already massive lineup of Mad Cool Festival. These artists will be joining those of Major Lazer, Diplo, Haim, Khalid and The Rapture, Cage the […]

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