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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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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

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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 […]

        • 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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BLUR Celebrate 25 Years of Parklife with the release of ‘Live At The BBC’ 1994 Radio 1 Session
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BLUR Celebrate 25 Years of Parklife with the release of ‘Live At The BBC’ 1994 Radio 1 Session

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Celebrating twenty-five years since the release of blur’s seminal album Parklife, Parlophone has today confirmed the first time release of a 1994 BBC Radio 1 session, available Friday 2 August. Also announced today, a special […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB unveil Sci-Fi inspired music video for 'Satellite' - Watch Now
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TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB unveil the apocalyptic video for ‘Dirty Air’ – Watch Now

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Following an outstanding performance co-headlining Glastonbury’s Other Stage last month, Two Door Cinema Club today unveil the apocalyptic video for ‘Dirty Air’, the third single taken from their critically acclaimed, and third UK top 5 […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lowlight - 'Horsefoot' - Listen Now 2
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lowlight – ‘Horsefoot’ – Listen Now

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Lowlight’s latest single, “Horsefoot” from their upcoming Endless Bummer LP out 13th September – Listen below. Though we set out to make the music in “Horsefoot” sound expansive, […]

IGGY POP confirms new album 'Free' out September 6th - Listen to track
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IGGY POP confirms new album ‘Free’ out September 6th – Listen to track

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Iggy Pop has confirmed the title and release date of his new album: Free, the first new Iggy Pop album since 2016’s Post-Pop Depression, will be released September 6 on Loma Vista/Caroline International. While it […]

THE STREETS return with new single, 'How Long’s it Been?' featuring FLOHIO - Listen Now
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THE STREETS return with new single, ‘How Long’s it Been?’ featuring FLOHIO – Listen Now

July 18, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from this year’s Glastonbury festival and ahead of a slew of summer shows which include festivals across Europe, Mike Skinner has today released a new single as The Streets. ‘How Long’s It Been?’, sees […]

PIXIES release new music video for, 'On Graveyard Hill' - Watch Now
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PIXIES release new music video for, ‘On Graveyard Hill’ – Watch Now

July 17, 2019 XS Noize

You are about to enter a hallucinatory space populated by witches and psychics, tarot cards and crystal balls, madness and trepidation, and a harrowing ride in a hearse driven by a Hell Hound. During this […]

WIRE documentary 'People In A Film' in the works - Crowdfunding campaign online now
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WIRE documentary ‘People In A Film’ in the works – Crowdfunding campaign online now

July 17, 2019 XS Noize

Wire are the definitive post-punk band. Now there’s going to be a documentary about them. Released in 1977, Wire’s debut album ‘Pink Flag’ was like nothing before it – 21 tracks of bold dada statement, with […]

FRANK TURNER releases new track ‘The Graveyard Of The Outcast Dead’ - Listen Now
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FRANK TURNER releases new track ‘The Graveyard Of The Outcast Dead’ – Listen Now

July 17, 2019 XS Noize

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

ALBUM REVIEW: Feeder - Tallulah
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ALBUM REVIEW: Feeder – Tallulah

July 17, 2019 Michael Barron

Just two years ago Feeder celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary by releasing a greatest hits LP, The Best Of. The Best Of saw Feeder be extremely generous by offering fifty songs which included nine new original […]

TOM BAXTER announces headline Belfast show at THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL on October 2nd 2019
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TOM BAXTER announces headline Belfast show at THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL on October 2nd 2019

July 17, 2019 XS Noize

One of the most distinguished song craftsmen of the 21st century. Tom is to make an exciting return to Belfast this October to remind us of what a talent he indeed is. As the best-kept […]

REVEREND & THE MAKERS announce their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Friday 1st November 2019
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REVEREND & THE MAKERS announce their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Friday 1st November 2019

July 17, 2019 XS Noize

Reverend and the Makers are pleased to announce their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Friday 01st November 2019. With six Top 20 albums already under their belts, Sheffield rock’n’roll radicals […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Radio Europa - 'Community Is Revolution'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Radio Europa – ‘Community Is Revolution’

July 16, 2019 Ben P Scott

Originally formed around Tangled Parrot Records in Carmarthen, the Welsh collective Radio Europa are back with a new album ‘Community Is Revolution’. For this record, the line up is composed of Whettman Chelmets, Steven Leigh, […]

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES adds 8 x new September 2019 dates to rare intimate UK solo tour
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Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES adds 8 x new September 2019 dates to rare intimate UK solo tour

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Following a hugely acclaimed sold-out run of solo shows earlier this month; Stereophonics frontman and creative force – Kelly Jones has announced further dates to his Don’t Let The Devil Take Another Day tour for September 2019 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Catfish and the Bottlemen - 'Longshot' - Listen Now
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CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN – unseen band shots make up the video for new single: Conversation

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Previously unseen, candid images of Catfish and the Bottlemen in the studio, on the road and enjoying downtime feature in the video for Conversation, the latest single to emerge from the band’s hit, third album, […]

GOO GOO DOLLS unveil the official music video for their single 'Miracle Pill' - Watch Now
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GOO GOO DOLLS unveil the official music video for their single ‘Miracle Pill’ – Watch Now

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls have unveiled the official music video for their single “ Miracle Pill” today. The song marks the first release from the band’s brand new upcoming album also […]

INTERVIEW: Happy Mondays' Bez - “Bees remind me of myself - they have a short attention span, and they are always buzzing!” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Happy Mondays’ Bez – “Bees remind me of myself – they have a short attention span, and they are always buzzing!”

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a marathon twenty-nine date Greatest Hits Tour for October, November and December 2019 which includes Belfast Limelight 1 on Wed 4th Dec. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mattia Cupelli - 'Onwards' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mattia Cupelli – ‘Onwards’ – Listen Now

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Mattia Cupelli is an Italian composer/producer based in Rome, Italy. He merges Neo-Classical/Soundtrack/Ambient sounds with modern Minimal Electronic music. Early works are mainly based on Soundtrack, Orchestral Music and Modern Piano music, and he is […]

Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2 1
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Irish four piece KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2

July 16, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece rock/pop band Keywest announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 17th October 2019 at The Limelight 2. The band will be promoting their new album ‘Ordinary Superhero’ due for release on September 27th […]

EZRA FURMAN shares two new singles from New album "Twelve Nudes" - Listen Now
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EZRA FURMAN shares two new singles from New album “Twelve Nudes” – Listen Now

July 15, 2019 XS Noize

With anticipation mounting around the release of his new album Twelve Nudes, available 30th August via Bella Union, Ezra Furman has shared two new tracks from the LP. Of new single “ I Wanna Be […]

IDLES release video for album favourite "Never Fight A Man With A Perm" - Watch Now
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IDLES release video for album favourite “Never Fight A Man With A Perm” – Watch Now

July 15, 2019 XS Noize

IDLES today release the animated video to fan-favourite and album highlight “Never Fight A Man With A Perm”. The video was put together by the team behind Fluffer Records (Al Brown, Russell Taysom & Stella […]

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