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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
          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, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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

          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
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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, […]

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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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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates

November 11, 2019 XS Noize

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE has just announced rescheduled shows in the UK and Europe on his “NO MORE TOURS 2” tour. The six-week trek–originally scheduled […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: J.Fla - 'Starlight' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: J.Fla – ‘Starlight’ – Watch Now

November 10, 2019 Amanda Stock

With over 4.5 billion views and 13.3 million subscribers on YouTube, 2 billion streams globally and 50 million total plays on Spotify, and 1.4 million social media followers, South Korea’s pop chameleon J.Fla is indeed […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn - "There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over." 3
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – Reworked

November 10, 2019 Helen Russell

To celebrate their 25th Anniversary, Snow Patrol have reworked tracks from their back catalogue and added three new ones to show us their hits spanning the decades in a new style. Twenty-five years into a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Script – Sunsets and Full Moons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Script – Sunsets and Full Moons

November 10, 2019 Helen Russell

The Script are most definitely back with their sixth album Sunsets and Full Moons, which is being called the sequel to their self-titled debut album (released in 2008). It has been a hard year for […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic 'Narcissus' - Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco epic ‘Narcissus’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Hot on the slinky heels of the slow-burning dancefloor smash “Incapable”, which spent this summer burning up clubs from one end of the globe to the other, Róisín Murphy today shares the hard-driven, string-drenched, disco EPIC “Narcissus”.  […]

HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records
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HAiG Sign worldwide deal with Global Robot Records

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS, part of the GOLDEN ROBOT GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, are extremely happy to announce the worldwide signing on HAiG. HAiG is the bastard son of Billy Bibby formerly of CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN (yes, those guys), WRY SMILES and NEW YORK […]

Why Is Background Music An Important Factor In Websites And Apps?
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Why Is Background Music An Important Factor In Websites And Apps?

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Background music and sounds have become almost synonymous with websites and apps over time, and for a good reason. While loud noises will always likely prove off-putting to most, a low level of background music […]

SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single 'Orion' - Watch Now
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SONJA SLEATOR unveils video for new single ‘Orion’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator returns with new single, Orion with an accompanying video shot and produced by the artist on Achill Island on Ireland’s west coast. The single and video will be released on all channels on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dramalove - 'Busy Saving The World' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dramalove – ‘Busy Saving The World’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Brighton beaches. They’re part of the city, just like an extension of it. Making love with the sea. Filthy and shiny pebbles, coins from every continent, a crystal earring and a few seagulls. A new […]

WHITE LIES share brand new track, 'Falling Out Without Me' - Listen Now
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WHITE LIES share brand new track, ‘Falling Out Without Me’ – Listen Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

White Lies today share a brand new track Falling Out With Me that follows last month’s Hurt My Heart, the two tracks recently recorded with US producer Andrew Wells (5 Seconds Of Summer, Fall Out […]

The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments 1
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The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2019, the winners and the big moments

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Patrol receiving ‘Oh Yeah Legend Award’ | Steve Strange receiving ‘Outstanding contribution to music award’ and Ryan Vail & Elma Orkestra winning the NI Music Prize 2019 for their album ‘Borders’ The Northern Ireland […]

DEACON BLUE bring the  CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020
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DEACON BLUE bring the CITY OF LOVE Tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast 2nd November 2020

November 8, 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 […]

STREAM: 'No Reaction' the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula
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STREAM: ‘No Reaction’ the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is excited to exclusively stream No Reaction, the new EP from Brooklyn rockers Plaid Dracula. Plaid Dracula is a glam-punk power trio based out of Brooklyn, New York. Sweating heavy licks and glitter, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The M.O.A - 'Marbles' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The M.O.A – ‘Marbles’ – Watch Now

November 8, 2019 XS Noize

“Marbles” is the striking second single from Melbourne via Birmingham indie outfit The M.O.A to be released on October 25th, 2019. After a flurry of activity releasing their debut single “Mind At Large” in August […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: TAN - 'Pharmacy' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: TAN – ‘Pharmacy’ – Watch Now

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

TAN has had a quick rise in the Danish electronic music scene, with their transcending take on dance music. Accompanied by dancers and drag queens, their live sets seem to continuously expand the forms of […]

"I'm a bit of a perfectionist" - Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show. 1
Interviews

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist” – Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show.

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Young artists are often told to “have a plan,” “know what the next six months, two years, five years, looks like.” For many, it’s a lot to wrap their heads around when all they want […]

LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ - Listen Now
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LOTTERY WINNERS release second single ‘Little Things’ – Listen Now

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Lottery Winners are releasing ‘Little Things’, the second single to be taken from their self-titled debut album which is due for release on 13th March 2020 via Modern Sky UK. ‘Little Things’ is yet another […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Ward Park 3, Saturday 25th May 2019 1
Gigs

SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast tonight!

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah, Music Centre is proud to announce Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend Award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be […]

UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020
Gigs

UK rock band YONAKA announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 5th 2020

November 7, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band YONAKA are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on February 05th 2020. YONAKA released their debut album, Don’t Wait ‘Til earlier this year, which was the culmination of the […]

INTERVIEW: Cleveland based alternative rock band, WELSHLY ARMS talk ahead of London Scala show
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Cleveland based alternative rock band, WELSHLY ARMS talk ahead of London Scala show

November 6, 2019 XS Noize

Cleveland based alternative rock band, Welshly Arms, continues to captivate audiences across the globe with their fiery brand of gospel-tinged, blues rock, evident in their debut album ‘No Place Is Home’, spawning the platinum-selling single […]

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