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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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          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 […]

          tom smith
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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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          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
          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
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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
          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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

          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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TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson - 'Down The Tracks'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Daniel Pearson – ‘Down The Tracks’

November 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio acclaim for his albums and singles and over 5 million Spotify streams, singer-songwriter Daniel Pearson is back with an upbeat and catchy new single today. Down The Tracks rolls by in […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released the brand new video for latest single ‘Wandering Star’, starring acclaimed British actor Stephen Graham (‘The Irishman, ‘Gangs of New York’, ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’) alongside fellow […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
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COLDPLAY has released two more songs from their upcoming album, Everyday Life – Listen Now

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today released two more songs, Daddy and Champion Of The World, from their upcoming album, Everyday Life, which is out on Friday. Daddy is accompanied by a stunning animated video, created by Aardman […]

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM
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REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest Phil Wickham. Amidst so much heaviness […]

DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder
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DAVID GRAY releases the track ‘Through To Myself’ from 20th-anniversary edition of White Ladder

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Brit and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter David Gray today releases the track ‘Through To Myself’. Originally only available as a secret track on the CD release of Gray’s 7 million-selling, trailblazing album, White Ladder, the track […]

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jake Bugg @ O2 Academy Leeds

November 20, 2019 Clair McAllister

One of the UK’s finest artists of the last decade, Jake Bugg played an amazing show at O2 Academy Leeds on Tuesday 19th November where he road-tested new songs alongside firm fan favourites from his […]

HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single 'Python' - Watch Now
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HARRY MOLD releases video for his latest single ‘Python’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Londoner Harry Mold today releases video for his latest single, the blistering indie-rock anthem ‘’ Python ‘. Going straight for the jugular, ‘Python’ takes an instant hold. Speaking about the video Mold says “The visual […]

IDLES share a new live version of 'Television (Live at Le Bataclan)' from new live album
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IDLES share a new live version of ‘Television (Live at Le Bataclan)’ from new live album

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new live version of ‘Television’, which is taken from their highly-anticipated first-ever live album ‘A Beautiful Thing: IDLES Live at Le Bataclan’. The limited double LP edition will be available […]

DESTROYER - Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’
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DESTROYER – Shares new song ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’

November 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dan Bejar has today shared a new single as Destroyer titled ‘It Just Doesn’t Happen’, from his upcoming album Have We Met out 31st January 2020 via Dead Oceans. Alongside, with London’s Village Underground already on sale, May dates […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London

November 19, 2019 Michael Barron

Adorned in black with bright ruby-red shoes, and despite this being his first European tour; American solo artist, Patrick Martin, received a tremendous round of applause from the sardine-packed, yet ecstatic, Roundhouse. Despite Martin’s youth […]

SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ - Watch Now
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SAINT LEONARD releases new single and video ‘Dark Miracles’ – Watch Now

November 19, 2019 Julie Blore-Bizot

With neither preamble nor prelude, Saint Leonard’s new release, ‘Dark Miracles,’ informs the listener, “Amphibians were never my friends…” Curiosity is piqued, attention grabbed. Yet before I can come to grips with my own ambivalent […]

COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th
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COLDPLAY announce a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25th

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced that they will play a special, one-off show at London’s Natural History Museum on November 25 to celebrate the release of their new album, Everyday Life (out November 22). All proceeds from the show will […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his largest ever Belfast show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Thursday, June 25th 2020
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today #1 selling artist DERMOT KENNEDY announces his biggest ever UK tour to date including a headline show at London’s Alexandra Palace. This follows the release of his long-awaited #1 debut album ‘WITHOUT FEAR.’ The […]

WATCH: VAN MORRISON'S special video message for SNOW PATROL at the NI Music Prize
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WATCH: VAN MORRISON’S special video message for SNOW PATROL at the NI Music Prize

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

Local legend Van Morrison recorded a very special video message for Snow Patrol at the NI Music Prize, as the band were honoured with the ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ as supported by PRS for Music, […]

DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming 'City Of Love' album - Listen Now
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DEACON BLUE release title track from forthcoming ‘City Of Love’ album – Listen Now

November 18, 2019 XS Noize

2020 is a big one for Deacon Blue. They have announced a new album CITY OF LOVE which sees the multi-million selling band deliver eleven brilliant new tracks tethered by a singular belief – that […]

BECK shares 'Everlasting Nothing' from upcoming new album 'Hyperspace' - Listen Now
New Music

BECK shares ‘Everlasting Nothing’ from upcoming new album ‘Hyperspace’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

The penultimate point on the timeline to Hyperspace has been charted: “Everlasting Nothing,” the latest album track from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s upcoming new album. “Everlasting Nothing” is the show-stopping finale of Hyperspace, a stunning, sublime […]

MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape 'Ice Cream Party' - Listen Now
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MODEST MOUSE release the tripped-out dreamscape ‘Ice Cream Party’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Modest Mouse continues to add to their series of new music instalments with today’s release of the tripped-out dreamscape, “ Ice Cream Party .” The single is accompanied by an equally mesmerizing visual, full of […]

TRACK PREMIERE Taylor Waters: 'Delirious' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE Taylor Waters: ‘Delirious’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Delirious’ by 21-year-old Vancouver based singer/songwriter Taylor Waters. Her debut single ‘little Sister’ quickly gained a listenership on the streaming platforms. The single was added to top Spotify playlists […]

CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ - Listen Now
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CONCHÚR WHITE releases new single ‘Daisies’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Indicative of his raconteur nature, Conchúr’s lyrical influences include the likes of Father John Misty, Lana Del Rey, Alex Turner, and Charles Bukowski. There’s dream-like surrealism in White’s musical storytelling which he delivers with understated […]

TWISTED WHEEL release new single: 'Black & Blue' - Listen Now
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TWISTED WHEEL release new single: ‘Black & Blue’ – Listen Now

November 15, 2019 XS Noize

Not shying away from the major issues today, the band remain as culturally relevant as ever. The latest track is a story of self-medication and depression, coupled with a tribute to the genius of American […]

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