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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
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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
          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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Paul Sawyer & Sunscreem release Perfect Motion (Krafted Underground) Mix - Listen Now
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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
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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
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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 […]

SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce new EP & share new single 'When She Finds You' feat Richard Hawley
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SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce new EP & share new single ‘When She Finds You’ feat Richard Hawley

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Shakespears Sister has announced their new EP, Ride Again, set for release on October 28. The band have also revealed their new single When She Finds You, featuring Brit Award and Mercury Prize nominee Richard Hawley. […]

BOOK REVIEW: Theft! A History of Music By James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins & Keith Aoki
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Theft! A History of Music By James Boyle, Jennifer Jenkins & Keith Aoki

September 5, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst listening to music and discovering new artists and genres of music, along with the antics and personal lives of some musicians can be mesmerising, live changing, fun or just hilarious; studying the history of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo - Backbone
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo – Backbone

September 5, 2019 Daniel Lynch

The new album from Status Quo has divided the band’s legion of fans. The first new music since the death of founding member Rick Parfitt in 2016, Backbone marks out a new era for a band that’s […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hanford Reach - 'Hidden Affinities' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hanford Reach – ‘Hidden Affinities’ – Listen Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Hanford Reach’s latest single “Hidden Affinities” is here to announce summer isn’t over yet. Full of bounce and a singalong chorus, this is a major sonic step forward as they continue to evolve into new […]

EDITORS announce the release of their best of album 'Black Gold', out October 25th 1
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EDITORS announce the release of their best of album ‘Black Gold’, out October 25th

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

In continuation of what’s been one of the most prolific creative streaks of their 15-year career, Editors have today announced the release of their best of album Black Gold, out October 25th via Play It Again Sam. Black […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Voodoo Bandits return with the upbeat and energetic ‘Ride the Wave’ - Watch Now 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Voodoo Bandits return with the upbeat and energetic ‘Ride the Wave’ – Watch Now

September 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Voodoo Bandits video for ‘Ride the Wave’ a perfect track upbeat track to end the summer on. Blending indie rock and surf pop, Ride The Wave electrifies the […]

XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019 2
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XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019

September 4, 2019 Michael Barron

AIM CEO Paul Pacifico promised to do “something spectacular” to mark the twentieth anniversary of the independent music awards. With seven out of ten of the Mercury Music Prize nominees being AIM members; there is […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 2
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The August 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, Temples, […]

French supergroup THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB head to London to play The 100 Club on Sept 7th 1
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French supergroup THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB head to London to play The 100 Club on Sept 7th

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

Remember Joe Strummer is the brand new single from French supergroup The Celtic Social Club. The Celtic Social Club are a collective of musicians who have a wide range of experiences in the global music […]

BILLIE EILISH shares video for new single 'all the good girls go to hell'
New Music

BILLIE EILISH shares video for new single ‘all the good girls go to hell’

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Billie Eilish urged fans to take action for our planet with an important message alongside the reveal of her official music video for ‘ all the good girls go to hell.’ Directed by Rich Lee and shot […]

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Leisure Society play a headline Belfast show at Duke Of York on Wednesday 18th September 2019. On the 10th anniversary of their first-ever single ( The Last of the Melting Snow), […]

The Underground Legends Of Florida Power Pop, EX NORWEGIAN, Unleash Fresh Summer Video
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The Underground Legends Of Florida Power Pop, EX NORWEGIAN, Unleash Fresh Summer Video

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

Somehow, through cosmic forces and mystical hiccups, it’s entirely possible you’ve been missing out on one of music’s great treasures. Following a musical lineage of power pop greats from the ’60s and ’70s, as well […]

WILL YOUNG releases new single ‘Ground Running’ ahead of UK tour - Listen Now
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WILL YOUNG releases new single ‘Ground Running’ ahead of UK tour – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 XS Noize

UK pop icon Will Young today shares his new single and accompanying lyric video for ‘Ground Running’, the third track to be lifted from his recently-released seventh studio album Lexicon. The release of ‘Ground Running’ […]

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