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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

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          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 […]

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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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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 […]

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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
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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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        • 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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ARIANA GRANDE has been named the top-selling live diva of 2019
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ARIANA GRANDE has been named the top-selling live diva of 2019

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Ariana Grande has been named by StubHub UK as the biggest-selling live female artist of 2019. The ‘thank u, next’ hitmaker has taken the number one spot in the list compiled by ticketing outlet StubHub […]

INTERVIEW: "Writing is a cathartic experience" - I Am Muir's Brenna Goff says ahead of Belfast gig 1
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INTERVIEW: “Writing is a cathartic experience” – I Am Muir’s Brenna Goff says ahead of Belfast gig

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

I Am Muir burst on to Northern Ireland’s music landscape in early 2019. With a series of self-produced singles released on Soundcloud, I Am Muir is the new creative moniker of singer-songwriter Brenna Goff. Those […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
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STATUS QUO unveil lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Status Quo today release the official lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’, taken from the latest hit album ‘Backbone’ which charted at no.6 in the UK. It was the highest-charting album of new material […]

INTERVIEW: Editors' Ed Lay on Best-Of Album 'Black Gold' 1
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INTERVIEW: Editors’ Ed Lay on Best-Of Album ‘Black Gold’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

In continuation of what’s been one of the most prolific creative streaks of their 15-year career, Editors have released their best-of album ‘Black Gold’ via Play It Again Sam. ‘Black Gold’ includes 13 tracks from […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced an exclusive outdoor London show for summer 2020 in the stunning setting of London’s Kenwood House, the English Heritage site overlooking Hampstead Heath. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds […]

TAME IMPALA announce 4th studio album and release new single 'It Might Be Time' 1
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TAME IMPALA announce 4th studio album and release new single ‘It Might Be Time’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has officially announced his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush out February 14th on Fiction Records. Today, Parker also releases an additional album track, “It Might Be Time”, which follows the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FELIN breaks the rules with fierce new single ‘MoneyHoney’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FELIN breaks the rules with fierce new single ‘MoneyHoney’ – Watch Now

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Following her previous single ‘LaLaLa’, the Stockholm based artist FELIN now releases the fourth single titled ‘MoneyHoney’ from her upcoming album set to be released on November 1st 2019. This powerful track aims to make […]

SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020
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SIGALA Announces Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Thursday 13th February 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

BRIT-nominated British DJ, producer and artist Sigala, off the back of his sold-out 2018 UK headline tour, has announced details of his biggest world tour to date, including a show at The Limelight 1, Belfast […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Meredith - FIBS
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ALBUM REVIEW: Anna Meredith – FIBS

October 28, 2019 Max Pilley

Even Buckingham Palace knows how good Anna Meredith is. They saw fit to award her with an MBE earlier this year, after only one studio album! Why read music website reviews when all the recommendations […]

PAUL WELLER announces a 12-date headline UK tour for 2020
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PAUL WELLER announces a 12-date headline UK tour for 2020

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

PAUL WELLER announces his first full UK tour since 2017 with 12 dates lined up for May 2020. The tour takes in venues such as old favourite Glasgow Barrowland and includes a few less frequented […]

CARLOS SANTANA Announces Miraculous 2020 World Tour Date For Dublin
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CARLOS SANTANA Announces Miraculous 2020 World Tour Date For Dublin

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Ten-time GRAMMY®-Award, three-time Latin GRAMMY®-Award winning rock icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road across Europe this spring for the Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Making a […]

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

According to Bruce Springsteen, his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics. The 70-year-old singer has an expansive collection of cars, and Springsteen’s deep-rooted appreciation for the vehicles has helped to inspire some […]

Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album
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Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Peaky Blinders’ composer Anna Calvi has begun work on her fourth studio album but says it’s still “a baby” so far. The 39-year-old musician has enjoyed a successful 2019, after composing the music for the […]

COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket - Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth
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COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket – Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of the video for Heavy Jacket – the first track taken from their forthcoming sixth album, More. Again. Forever. Directed by Joe Connor and set right at the beating heart of a night out, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather - Poor Girls / Broken Boys
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather – Poor Girls / Broken Boys

October 25, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something refreshingly organic about the career path Scottish quartet The Vegan Leather chose for themselves in the lead-up to the release of their album, extolling the virtues of patience and hard work while never […]

Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren't fashionable
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Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren’t fashionable

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has admitted he’s quite happy that Stereophonics aren’t fashionable because they’ve always been about honesty and authenticity. The ‘All In One Night’ hitmaker has admitted that it’s great that the band aren’t trendy […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
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JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon - ‘What You Wanna Do’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon – ‘What You Wanna Do’ – Watch Now

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Cortney Dixon shares the colourful and psychedelic music video for new single ‘What You Wanna Do?’ ‘What You Wanna Do’ is Cortney Dixon’s second single from her forthcoming EP entitled ‘Our Intuition’ produced by Jim Lowe (Stereophonics/Charlatans). This follows […]

COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, 'Everyday Life,' on Friday, November 22 - Listen to tracks 1
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COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, ‘Everyday Life,’ on Friday, November 22 – Listen to tracks

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today announced the global release of their eighth album, Everyday Life, on Friday, November 22 via Parlophone on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. The 53-minute double album is divided into two halves, […]

SIMPLY RED today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Release New Track ‘Complete Love’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Simply Red today released the soulful track “Complete Love” from their 12th studio album, Blue-Eyed Soul. A soulful ode from a loving husband and father to the two most important women in his life, Mick […]

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