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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
          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
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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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FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

FRANK TURNER today releases ‘Eye Of The Day’, the latest new track to emerge from his forthcoming eighth album, ‘NO MAN’S LAND’ (out August 16th on Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records), produced by Catherine Marks and […]

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December
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UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE announce headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Thursday 5th December

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

UK alternative rock/pop band LIFE is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Thursday 05th December 2019. The band is made up of the founding members of Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Moises […]

Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album 'Transmission Suite'
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Electronic music legends 808 STATE return with New Album ‘Transmission Suite’

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State return with Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band, 17 years on from their last release, and release a […]

CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track 'How Glad I Am' - Listen Now
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CHRISSIE HYNDE reveals her new track ‘How Glad I Am’ – Listen Now

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track How Glad I Am. Originally written by Jimmy Williams and Larry Harrison, the song’s best – known iteration was sung by Nancy Wilson, who released the track […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce European Headline Tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB add Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast shows to their headline tour this winter

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have announced the addition of a further four shows for their headline tour this winter, with dates in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast joining their already announced shows in London, Wolverhampton, […]

GARY DALY Founding Member of CHINA CRISIS Releases Stunning New Album
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GARY DALY Founding Member of CHINA CRISIS Releases Stunning New Album

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Gary Daly, a founding member of the British band, China Crisis has released his debut solo album ‘Gone From Here’ on 31st May 2019. The twelve-track album is available to purchase on the site, Music […]

Pop-punk 4 piece LIKE GIANTS announce their first-ever UK shows 1
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Pop-punk 4 piece LIKE GIANTS announce their first-ever UK shows

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Pop-punk 4 piece Like Giants have announced their first-ever UK shows later starting later this month. The band will be supporting Victory Lane in Stoke on Trent and London. You can see the band at […]

INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, "What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music" 2
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THE WATERBOYS reveal Tokyo-filmed video for new single ‘London Mick’ – Watch Now

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of their universally acclaimed album Where The Action Is, The Waterboys release new video for the track, London Mick. Clocking in at just over three minutes, London Mick is a visceral rock’n’roll […]

CAVETOWN announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020
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CAVETOWN announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020

July 23, 2019 XS Noize

Indie pop project, Cavetown is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020. Robin Skinner makes music by himself, in his bedroom, but his songs belong to […]

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th 2
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Black Stone Cherry + The Kris Barras Band at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, July 18th

July 22, 2019 Conor Kinahan

Belfast got an education on Southern Grunge when Black Stone Cherry arrived on Thursday, July 18th at the Ulster Hall with a no-nonsense hardcore set that really showed those city-slickers how Grunge is served Kentucky […]

QUEEN'S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube
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QUEEN’S Iconic Bohemian Rhapsody video reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

July 22, 2019 XS Noize

Queen’s iconic music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” has now officially passed 1 Billion views on YouTube, making history as the first pre-1990’s video to reach one billion views on the platform. The accompanying video for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks - "Let It Out" - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Kath & The Kicks – “Let It Out” – Listen Now

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kath & The Kicks, an alt-rock band from Leeds, released their new single “Let It Out” on the 28th of June 2019. The group, formed of Kath Edmonds (Vocals/Guitar), Shaneen Mooney (Bass/Backing Vocals) & Matt […]

New EP from BLOODCHILD released 13th September - Listen to track
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New EP from BLOODCHILD released 13th September – Listen to track

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

Blood Child class themselves as “Punk poets” and they certainly don’t hold back, no punches pulled. The band features brothers Emil Bertelsen and Mads Bertelsen, plus Hjalte Ross, Marikka Katrina Hoejen Jørgensen and Lasse Dybdahl […]

New EP From SKYLEPHANT out 16th August - Listen to track
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New EP From SKYLEPHANT out 16th August – Listen to track

July 21, 2019 XS Noize

On paper, this shouldn’t work. Mark Applin, a Fifty-something geezer from England locks himself away in his small home studio for three and a half years, to pour himself into an album of self-penned songs. […]

XS Noize heads to the third French edition of Lollapalooza 1
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XS Noize heads to the third French edition of Lollapalooza

July 19, 2019 Julie Blore-Bizot

Un, Deux, Trois… Lolla! XS Noize heads to the third French edition of the global phenomenon that is Lollapalooza It all began in 1991 as Perry Farrell’s grand farewell to Jane’s Addition via a tour […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid - 'Danger Signals' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Astrid – ‘Danger Signals’ – Listen Now

July 19, 2019 Ben P Scott

After becoming one of Scotland’s best-loved indie groups during the 90s and early 2000s, the highly melodic Astrid are back with a new album and tour this year. With core members Willie Campbell and Charlie […]

Babybird
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EXCLUSIVE: Listen to ‘Photosynthesis’ the new album from BABYBIRD – Now

July 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today (19 July) sees the release of a new album by Babybird. ‘Photosynthesis’ follows on from the recent critically acclaimed compilation ‘Happy Stupid Nothing’, and is available now on a variety of formats. It features […]

RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers' released on the 26th July 1
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RAZORLIGHT announce new single, ‘Cops And Robbers’ released on the 26th July

July 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following a 10 year wait between third album Slipway Fires and 2018’s comeback Olympus Sleeping, Razorlight are back with brand new material in the form of single ‘Cops And Robbers,’ released on the 26th July. ‘Cops And Robbers’ finds the […]

IN FOCUS// KT Tunstall at St Malachy's Church, Castlewellan 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// KT Tunstall at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan

July 18, 2019 Lee Campbell

KT Tunstall played a brilliant gig at St Malachy’s Church, Castlewellan last night. This was the opening night of the Soma Festival. Runs from 17th-21st July in Castlewellan and surrounding areas of County Down. This […]

Manchester's NGUVU Ft Julie E Gordon Release New EP 'Julie' - Listen to track
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Manchester’s NGUVU Ft Julie E Gordon Release New EP ‘Julie’ – Listen to track

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Combining a well-rounded style that blends Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Afro-beats, Jazz, and many others, NGUVU is the embodiment of the sum being greater than the parts: it’s its own beast, that feeds on the variety […]

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