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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

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          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

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          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
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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
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          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
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          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
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          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: 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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #248 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Rick McMurray — drummer of Northern Irish rock legends Ash […]

          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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BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November
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BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

On Friday, Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan released her fifth album, the dazzling cinematic masterpiece “Lost Girls” on AWAL. Critics have unanimously declared it a spellbinding return for Khan, with the likes of XS […]

JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour
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JAMES BLUNT tests the water with video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his most welcome return, James Blunt is back in the water for his video for new single ‘Cold’, taken from his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ – […]

SUPERGRASS
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SUPERGRASS announce their incredible return with Dublin & Belfast shows for next February

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Supergrass have today announced they are reforming for a theatre tour of the UK, Europe and North America in 2020. The thirteen date tour will kick off in Paris on 4th February, before the UK […]

KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE - Watch Video
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KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE – Watch Video

September 8, 2019 XS Noize

KING NUN have returned with their new single BLACK TREE. The track comes alongside news of the band’s highly anticipated debut album, MASS, which will be released on 4 October by the iconic Dirty Hit. […]

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh's Basement, Belfast 6
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Tin Man Heart Presents: Petty Youth + OverLockers + Red House @ McHugh’s Basement, Belfast

September 8, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s a Thursday night, and three incredible acts are sound-checking for a (literal!) underground gig in the depths of McHugh’s Basement. Sitting on the sidelines and watching the warmup you can learn a lot about […]

LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Carl Barât & Peter Doherty @ Somewhere Festival, Hackney Empire, London

September 7, 2019 Michael Barron

The longevity of The Libertines was always a bone of contention. Having split up in 2004, both Barât and Doherty moved on to several new bands and solo projects. After a six-year wait there was […]

MUSE announce release of the deluxe boxed set 'Origin of Muse'
New Music

MUSE announce release of the deluxe boxed set ‘Origin of Muse’

September 7, 2019 XS Noize

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the band’s debut album Showbiz, Muse has announced the release of the deluxe boxed set Origin of Muse. This deluxe set will chronicle the band from their early beginnings in […]

PROPHETS OF RAGE release new single 'Pop Goes The Weapon' - Watch Video
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PROPHETS OF RAGE release new single ‘Pop Goes The Weapon’ – Watch Video

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Revolutionary musicians Prophets Of Rage: Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord have shared the piercing brand new track and video ‘Pop Goes The Weapon’. With the band’s masterful musicianship […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan McMullan on playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN releases single & video for ‘Rebellion’ – Watch Now

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Portaferry native Ryan McMullan is now set to release his second single ‘Rebellion’ from his forthcoming album (due for release in 2020) on 6th September. Following massive demand in Australia and Asia after his Snow […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND return with new single, ‘The Letter A’ - Watch Video
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BRAND NEW FRIEND return with new single, ‘The Letter A’ – Watch Video

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

After their stellar performance at the 2000trees Xtra Mile Recordings takeover in July, BRAND NEW FRIEND are returning with a new single, ‘The Letter A’, which they will support with a handful of gigs in […]

SNOW PATROL Announce Reworked tour for Dublin & Belfast
Gigs

SNOW PATROL add extra Belfast show at Waterfront Hall on 29th November

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Snow Patrol confirms their Reworked tour for Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on 26 November 2019 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 28 November 2019 – EXTRA BELFAST DATE NOW ADDED for 29 November. On this tour, Snow […]

JAMES ARTHUR announces nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour
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JAMES ARTHUR announces nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his highly anticipated sold-out theatre dates, James Arthur has announced a nationwide UK and Ireland arena tour kicking off in Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday, March 2nd. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 13th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Futures - Never Not Nothing
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Futures – Never Not Nothing

September 6, 2019 Sandra Blemster

It’s hard to believe that Black Futures is just two people with the trippy names of Space and Vibes. They released their first single in September 2017 Karma Ya Dig? a slice of industrial space-age […]

Paul Sawyer & Sunscreem release Perfect Motion (Krafted Underground) Mix - Listen Now
New Music

Paul Sawyer & Sunscreem release Perfect Motion (Krafted Underground) Mix – Listen Now

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Paul Sawyer has been on something of a roll this last 18 months. From his series of Greek mythology-inspired progressive house monsters, which were picked up by many of the major players including Solarstone who […]

HOZIER to bring his Wasteland Baby! World Tour home to Dublin’s 3Arena on 10th December 2019 1
Gigs

HOZIER has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

Hozier has added a second show at 3Arena due to demand. Tickets for extra date 11th December are on sale now at Ticketmaster. 10th December is sold out. Following his headline performance last Friday at […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electric Shore - 'Temper' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electric Shore – ‘Temper’ – Listen Now

September 6, 2019 XS Noize

XS Noize is pleased to premiere “Temper” the third single from Electric Shore.  “Temper” was conceived as a sister track to the much-lauded “Darkness of You” and “Hurricane” and it continues its predecessors’ sonic explorations. […]

SHE DREW THE GUN announce brand new single 'Trouble Every Day' - Listen Now
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SHE DREW THE GUN unveils new single & biggest UK & IRE headline tour to date

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from a series of triumphant festival appearances this summer, including performances at Glastonbury, Latitude, Bluedot and Deer Shed, She Drew The Gun have released the brand new single ‘Trouble Every Day’ on Skeleton Key […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hotknife vs Mister Tee - ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hotknife vs Mister Tee – ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ – Listen Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down’ from Hotknife vs Mister Tee. Launching their infectious electro-house track ‘Rapid Love’ earlier this summer, Glasgow-based DJ / production duo Hotknife vs […]

Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
Gigs

INHALER announce brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ & confirm UK tour dates

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. Ice Cream Sundae is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out on Thursday 5th September. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL announce new vinyl edition of 'Walking Wounded'
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EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL announce new vinyl edition of ‘Walking Wounded’

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Everything But The Girl announced their million-selling critically-acclaimed eighth studio album Walking Wounded will appear on vinyl on November 8 mastered for the first time at half-speed for optimum audio fidelity at London’s Abbey […]

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