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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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          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

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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

          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: 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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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

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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 […]

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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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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          June 19, 2025

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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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, […]

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

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          September 24, 2025

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RYAN MACK Announces Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo, Saturday 1st June 2019
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RYAN MACK Announces Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo, Saturday 1st June 2019

March 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Ryan Mack is pleased to announce a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 01st June 2019. On the back of his recent success with his previous singles ‘Sofa’ and ‘I Don’t Wana’, […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE returns with brand new single ‘Lilo’ - Listen Now
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LIVE REVIEW: The Japanese House at The Caves, Edinburgh

March 20, 2019 Fionn Crossan

The atmosphere at the venue before The Japanese House took to the stage was electric. Loud chattering conversation echoed on the stone walls of the beautiful Edinburgh venue and many eyes remained glued in anticipation […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, '2all', from forthcoming, third album, The Balance
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, ‘2all’, from forthcoming, third album, The Balance

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Speaking directly to fans and friends through his lyrics, Catfish and the Bottlemen’s Van McCann opens up about lies, loyalty and love with new single, 2all, released on Tue 19 March 2019 on Island Records. […]

Electronic music producer DAITHI Announces Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK, Friday 24th May 2019
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Electronic music producer DAITHI Announces Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK, Friday 24th May 2019

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Electronic music producer Daithi is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Duke of York on Friday 24th May 2019. Daithi is an electronic music producer obsessed by the culture of Ireland. The […]

TOUTS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday March 2019
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INTERVIEW: Derry three piece Punk band, TOUTS talk ahead of Belfast show

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Derry three piece Punk band, Touts play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Thursday, March 21st 2019. Touts a three-piece teenage punk band from Derry, Northern Ireland. The unhinged, angry and visceral teens are […]

THE BONNEVILLES Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Monday 27th May
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THE BONNEVILLES Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Monday 27th May

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Blues, Punk, Rock band from Northern Ireland, The Bonnevilles are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Monday 27th May 2019. The Bonnevilles are shaking Northern Ireland in a way […]

PADDY HANNA Announces Headline Belfast Show at Duke of York, Friday 31st May
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PADDY HANNA Announces Headline Belfast Show at Duke of York, Friday 31st May

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Irish songwriter Paddy Hanna has announced a headline Belfast show at the Duke of York on Friday 31st May 2019. Paddy Hanna’s second album, 2018’s Frankly, I Mutate was hailed by critics as “essential’ (Uproxx), […]

PREMIERE: Slide - 'If You Say' - Watch Now
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PREMIERE: Slide – ‘If You Say’ – Watch Now

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Having recently released their debut EP ‘Into Happiness’ on March 8th through If Music Could Talk /AWAL, rising Swedish indie-rock duo Slide today release the video for their latest single ‘If You Say’.  Speaking about […]

PREMIERE: Joint4Nine - 'I'm Coming Home (Babe)' - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Joint4Nine – ‘I’m Coming Home (Babe)’ – Listen Now

March 19, 2019 XS Noize

Relatively new to the scene and already making waves, Columbian electronic producer / DJ, Joint4Nine (Ivan Lozano), drops a brand new track ‘I’m Coming Home (Babe)’, a wonky, funky house cut that begs for repeated […]

JOHNNY LLOYD Unveils intimate 'Rich And Poor' video - Watch Now
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JOHNNY LLOYD Unveils intimate ‘Rich And Poor’ video – Watch Now

March 18, 2019 XS Noize

Today, JOHNNY LLOYD unveils ‘Rich And Poor’, the second single to arrive from his much-anticipated debut solo album ‘Next Episode Starts In 15 Seconds’ (out 3 May, via Xtra Mile Recordings). Artful of arrangement, articulate […]

THE NINTH WAVE announce debut album 'Infancy' - Listen to new single 'Used To Be Yours' 1
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THE NINTH WAVE announce debut album ‘Infancy’ – Listen to new single ‘Used To Be Yours’

March 18, 2019 XS Noize

The Ninth Wave announce their debut album “Infancy”, to be released in two parts in 2019: Part I on April 26 and Part II on November 15. The Glaswegian four-piece have also released their new […]

Andy Bell (Erasure) stars in QUEERETERIA TV at Above The Stag Theatre
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Andy Bell (Erasure) stars in QUEERETERIA TV at Above The Stag Theatre

March 18, 2019 XS Noize

As one of the most popular synth-pop bands in the UK has ever produced, Erasure penned over 200 songs and have sold over 25 million albums worldwide, 5 of them hitting the UK number one spot […]

REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers Double A-Side 'Summer Breeze' / 'I’ll Be Your Witness' - Listen Now
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REVIEW: Cold Water Swimmers Double A-Side ‘Summer Breeze’ / ‘I’ll Be Your Witness’ – Listen Now

March 18, 2019 Sandra Blemster

The Cold Water Swimmers played their debut gig in May 2018 in Manchester’s Northern Quarter area which I attended. At the time I was struck by how raw and direct they came across. Fronted by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Unkle - The Road Part II: Lost Highway
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Unkle – The Road Part II: Lost Highway

March 18, 2019 Lori Gava

James Lavelle has become legendary for the creation and output of his collaborative Unkle project. His sonics have made him a forerunner of Trip Hop and to many, he is the lynchpin in melding Techno […]

BOOK REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Try This At Home'
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Try This At Home’

March 18, 2019 Clair McAllister

‘Try This At Home’ is the second memoir in Frank Turner’s literary adventure, preceded by 2015’s ‘The Road Beneath My Feet’. And while the similarities amid the books are boundless, not least that the release […]

INTERVIEW: These New Puritans' Jack Barnett talks fourth album, 'Inside the Rose' 1
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INTERVIEW: These New Puritans’ Jack Barnett talks fourth album, ‘Inside the Rose’

March 18, 2019 XS Noize

These New Puritans releases their fourth studio album, Inside The Rose, on 22 March 2019. Brutal and beautiful, Inside The Rose arrives six years after the critically acclaimed Field Of Reeds and is arguably the […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: Blur - '13' Revisited 20 years on
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: Blur – ’13’ Revisited 20 years on

March 15, 2019 Ben P Scott

It’s almost impossible to believe it, but Blur’s sixth album ’13’ was released exactly 20 years ago today, on 15 March 1999. The late ’90s were a very interesting period in Blur’s career. Their self […]

JENNY LEWIS has unveiled yet another new track, 'Wasted Youth' - Listen Now
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JENNY LEWIS has unveiled yet another new track, ‘Wasted Youth’ – Listen Now

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

With the release of On The Line days away, Jenny Lewis has unveiled yet another new track entitled “Wasted Youth,” available now on all digital platforms and accompanied by a visualizer which can be viewed […]

RETRO VIDEO CLUB Release New Single 'Addicted' Today - Listen Now
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RETRO VIDEO CLUB Release New Single ‘Addicted’ Today – Listen Now

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

One of the most exciting bands in Scotland right now, Retro Video Club today release the follow up to last year’s ‘3AM’. ‘Addicted’ is out now on Manchester’s LAB Records. As with previous singles, it’s […]

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November
Gigs

JADE BIRD Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, Tuesday 19th November

March 15, 2019 XS Noize

UK singer, songwriter Jade Bird is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 19th November 2019. On Tuesday, Jade Bird shared her triumphant brand new single ‘My Motto’ as […]

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