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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

        • 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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • 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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SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020
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SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced a six-date ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap legend touring in support of his 17th album I Wanna Thank Me, and a documentary of […]

FEET Share New Track ‘Dog Walking’ & Announce Live In-Stores
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FEET Share New Track ‘Dog Walking’ & Announce Live In-Stores

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared ‘Dog Walking’, the final taster from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release this Friday through the band’s very own Clapped Records. You […]

SODA BLONDE announce headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December
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SODA BLONDE announce headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Exploding onto the Irish music scene this year, Soda Blonde have today announce their first headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December 2019. Tickets are now available from Ticketmaster.ie and outlets Nationwide, costing £16.00 […]

KITT PHILIPPA releases 'Fahrenheit' live in Belfast video - Watch Now
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KITT PHILIPPA releases ‘Fahrenheit’ live in Belfast video – Watch Now

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Having recently released their brand new single ‘Fahrenheit’, drawing comparisons to James Blake and Jamie Woon to name a few, today Kitt Philippa releases a stunning live version of the track filmed in Belfast. Watch […]

PHOBOPHOBES share video for new track 'Blind Muscle' - Watch Now
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PHOBOPHOBES share video for new track ‘Blind Muscle’ – Watch Now

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Phobophobes return with new track “Blind Muscle”, a Rhubarb And Custard glam deconstruction about “a blind force, someone who can make decisions and doesn’t necessarily make the right ones, very flippant decisions that affect […]

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October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Year in, year out the online casino market swells at an exponentially rising rate, with new slot games coming out in an abundance every month. It is a testimony to the sheer power of this […]

EDITORS release acoustic version of 'Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors' - Listen Now
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EDITORS release acoustic version of ‘Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors’ – Listen Now

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of their best-of album Black Gold and UK and European tour earlier this month, Editors have today given fans a first taste of the deluxe version’s second disc,  ‘Distance: The Acoustic Recordings’,  with a gorgeous new version of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chorus Grant - 'No Word for the Word' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chorus Grant – ‘No Word for the Word’ – Watch Now

October 1, 2019 Amanda Stock

XS Noize today premieres a music video for “No Word For The Word” from rising folk-act Chorus Grant (a.k.a.Danish singer/songwriter and guitarist Kristian Finne). The video sees Chorus Grant tumbling down a mental staircase portraying […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'Bow Down' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong – ‘Bow Down’ – Watch Now

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for Conor Furlong’s new single, “Bow Down”. Following on from the single “R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight”, “Bow Down” is the latest single from Conor Furlong, […]

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album - "We wanted to shake things up a bit" 4
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INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album – “We wanted to shake things up a bit”

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Black Star Riders new studio album Another State Of Grace was released on the 6th September 2019. Another State Of Grace sees the band deliver another stunning collection of songs. The band will support the […]

SIMPLY RED today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’ – Listen Now

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Following a storming set at Radio 2 in Hyde Park and the announcement of a huge 2020 Autumn tour, Simply Red today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’. The single is taken from their 12th studio […]

CLANNAD announce Irish tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour
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CLANNAD announce Irish tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Clannad are celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the announcements of a farewell world tour which includes two Irish shows. They will perform in Waterfront Hall, Belfast 29th February 2020 and Cork Opera House, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow - Giants of all Sizes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow – Giants of all Sizes

September 30, 2019 Michael Barron

Throughout their almost three-decade career Elbow have encountered many challenging and potentially catastrophic events that would result in their premature extinction. The most recent event was drummer Richard Jupp’s departure just before Elbow began work […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce 3Arena, Dublin show as part of ‘40 Years Of Hits’ Tour
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SIMPLE MINDS celebrate 40 YEARS with a career spanning collection & 2020 UK TOUR

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

On 1st November, UMC will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album that covers all 40 years of the legendary band Simple Minds recording career. It captures their early experimentation, cross over […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce 3Arena, Dublin show as part of ‘40 Years Of Hits’ Tour
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announce 3Arena, Dublin show as part of ‘40 Years Of Hits’ Tour

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Simple Minds celebrate 40 iconic years in music by embarking upon a major world tour in 2020. Today the band announce details of the tour’s European dates, which covers 38 shows across 12 countries and […]

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019 13
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019

September 29, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Dublin quartet Inhaler played a brilliant show last night at Voodoo, Belfast. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.                         Inhaler are: […]

TAYLOR SWIFT'S album 'Lover' receives platinum certification in just four weeks
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TAYLOR SWIFT’S album ‘Lover’ receives platinum certification in just four weeks

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

Taylor Swift’s critically-adored album Lover [Republic Records], receives platinum certification in just four weeks from the RIAA in recognition of over 1 million U.S. sales—as announced today. This only adds to a series of recent accolades, […]

SOUND OF BELFAST programme for 2019 launched today
Gigs

SOUND OF BELFAST programme for 2019 launched today

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is pleased to reveal the full Sound of Belfast programme for 2019. The ten-day celebration of local music, which takes place 1st – 10th November, was established to promote and celebrate the musicians, […]

INTERVIEW: Amy Montgomery - "I enjoy sharing my energy with people, and touching hearts with my music"
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Amy Montgomery – “I enjoy sharing my energy with people, and touching hearts with my music”

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from debut performances at 18 UK & European summer festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk, Electric Picnic and Black Deer, Northern Irish artist Amy Montgomery has riveted crowds this summer with her powerful voice and […]

BROKEN BELLS return with new song 'Good Luck' - Listen Now
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BROKEN BELLS return with new song ‘Good Luck’ – Listen Now

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse) and James Mercer (of The Shins), collectively known as Broken Bells, have released their newest song “Good Luck.” The song is available now for purchase and streaming across all platforms […]

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