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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 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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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

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          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, […]

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          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 […]

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

          September 26, 2025

          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 […]

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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 […]

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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

          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: 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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          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

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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Honeyblood - In Plain Sight
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Honeyblood – In Plain Sight

May 21, 2019 Lori Gava

Glaswegian musician Stina Tweeddale had always intended to recruit a full band in her creation of Honeyblood, but as the saying goes, “things don’t always turn out as planned”. Instead, she entered into a duo […]

THE LAFONTAINES Announce new single 'Alpha' - Listen Now
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THE LAFONTAINES Announce new single ‘Alpha’ – Listen Now

May 21, 2019 XS Noize

The LaFontaines are just around the corner from the release of their new album, Junior, which will be out on June 14th via So Recordings. To whet your appetites further, the band have released the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Idle Silence - Chew It Over
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Idle Silence – Chew It Over

May 21, 2019 Ben P Scott

A chugging punk-pop nugget described as “a bit of bubblegum pop about an everyday domestic”, ‘Chew It Over’ is an infectious little track. The Idle Silence are a four piece band from Taunton who play […]

GOMEZ Announce ‘Liquid Skin - 20th Anniversary Edition’ & Share Unreleased track ‘Throwin’ Myself Away’ 1
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GOMEZ Announce ‘Liquid Skin – 20th Anniversary Edition’ & Share Unreleased track ‘Throwin’ Myself Away’

May 21, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury Prize-winning, British band Gomez are announcing the 20th-anniversary release of their triumphant second album ‘Liquid Skin’. The band are also sharing a previously unheard track from the Liquid Skin sessions today, called ‘Throwin’ Myself […]

UNDERWORLD announce new album 'DRIFT SONGS' & biggest ever live shows for autumn 2019
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UNDERWORLD announce new album ‘DRIFT SONGS’ & biggest ever live shows for autumn 2019

May 21, 2019 XS Noize

Electronic pioneers Rick Smith and Karl Hyde announce the conclusion of their groundbreaking fifty-two-week DRIFT series: a new single, a new album and their biggest ever live headline shows. Following a summer of headline slots […]

IN FOCUS// The Waterboys at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Waterboys at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

May 21, 2019 Lee Campbell

The Waterboys played an amazing show in Belfast on 20th May at the Ulster Hall. Lee Campbell was on hand to take these fantastic live images.               The Waterboys […]

Babybird
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BABYBIRD’s new ‘No Cameras’ video has just been unveiled, and upcoming vinyl LP ‘Photosynthesis’ – Watch Now

May 20, 2019 XS Noize

The video for the new Babybird single ‘No Cameras’ has just been unveiled, along with details of a long-awaited new vinyl release. For the first time in 21 years, Babybird will be releasing a vinyl […]

BLANCO WHITE Announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Monday 25th November 2019.
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BLANCO WHITE Announces a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Monday 25th November 2019.

May 20, 2019 XS Noize

Spanish and flamenco-inspired guitarist and vocalist Blanco White is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Monday 25th November 2019. Following the release of his third ep ‘nocturne’ blanco white has grown […]

GOOD COP BAD COP - Announce Headline Show at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 5th October 2019
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GOOD COP BAD COP – Announce Headline Show at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 5th October 2019

May 20, 2019 XS Noize

Good Cop Bad Cop, the project from Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders and Milburn’s Joe Carnall, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 05th October 2019. Written by Carnall and produced […]

INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, "What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music" 1
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INTERVIEW: With Mike Scott of The Waterboys, “What I love most is making the music, and being inside the music”

May 20, 2019 XS Noize

Continuing the blazing trail set by 2015’s acclaimed Modern Blues and 2017’s top ten-reaching double album Out Of All This Blue, on May 24, The Waterboys will release their new album Where The Action Is, […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS - Release new studio album, 'Another State Of Grace' on 6th September 2019 1
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BLACK STAR RIDERS – Release new studio album, ‘Another State Of Grace’ on 6th September 2019

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Black Star Riders have announced a new studio album “Another State Of Grace” on the 6th September 2019. The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with […]

KIT PHILIPPA releases new video for 'Human' and announces 'You EP' out May 17th
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Northern Irish Music Prize winner KITT PHILIPPA releases new single and EP ‘You’ out Today

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Following on from the success of debut singles ‘Human’ and ‘Grace’ coupled with the winning of the Northern Irish Music Prize – Single of the Year 2018, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Kitt Philippa (KP) now gears […]

MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ - Watch Now 1
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MORRISSEY releases video for ‘Lady Willpower’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Morrissey has unveiled another track from his anticipated first-ever covers album ‘California Son’. ‘Lady Willpower’ was written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, originally released back in 1968. Liam […]

ORBITAL set to play UK & Irish headline shows & festival dates
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ORBITAL set to play UK & Irish headline shows & festival dates

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Massively influential from their inception at the birth of rave culture nearly thirty years ago, Orbital are still taking electronic music to stratospheric heights. 2018 was a hugely successful year with their album ‘Monsters Exist’ […]

OTHER NATURE Announce New Single 'Walking A Wall' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Other Nature – ‘Walking A Wall’ – Listen Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

No strangers to the music world, Watford’s Other Nature are multi-instrumentalist and producer Sena Verdi AKA Lyonheart, and singer/writer Tariq Khan. Friends since high school, today they announce the release of their brand new single […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: SONARS - ‘Love Me Anyway’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: SONARS – ‘Love Me Anyway’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Sonars are an electro-psych outfit made up of Frederick Paysden from Brighton and Serena Oldrati from Bergamo, Italy. They released hazy, emotionally affecting new single ‘Love Me Anyway’ on March 22nd. Frederick tells us the […]

LANA DEL REY - Releases a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time” - Listen Now
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LANA DEL REY – Releases a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time” – Listen Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Lana Del Rey released a cover of Sublime’s “Doin’ Time”. The song was produced by Andrew Watt and will be featured in the upcoming documentary “Sublime” that outlines the history of the iconic California […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pete Gardiner - 'Dangerous People' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pete Gardiner – ‘Dangerous People’ – Watch Now

May 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pete Gardiner is a rarity, a true songsmith, a poet who sets his stories to music. Pete writes about doomed, alcohol-fuelled love affairs, our celebrity-obsessed culture, vanity, greed, violence and lust with a style and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The National – I Am Easy To Find
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ALBUM REVIEW: The National – I Am Easy To Find

May 17, 2019 Fionn Crossan

2017’s ‘Sleep Well Beast’ was a huge moment for The National, winning them their first Grammy. The tense, dark record was so impressive it seemed hard to imagine a follow-up. However, ‘I Am Easy to […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Clinic - Wheeltappers and Shunters
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Clinic – Wheeltappers and Shunters

May 16, 2019 Ben P Scott

It’s been seven years since the innovative Liverpool four-piece Clinic last released an LP. After live dates this year confirmed a return to action, hopes for a new album have also finally been rewarded. The […]

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