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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

          Teddy Swims
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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
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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
          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
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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 […]

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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

          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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        • 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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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ - Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ – Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Frostbite, the brand new single by Danish artist MALMØ, is out on 1 st February 2019 via Integrity Records. The track and accompanying video comprise Part I of a 4-track EP, The Inevitable End, a […]

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single 'I'll Be You, Be Me' - Watch Now
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Glen Hansard reveals video for new single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Glen Hansard has revealed the video for lead single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ from ‘This Wild Willing’, his fourth full-length album and a collection of songs that follows a different path, one where […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester

January 30, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner played an amazing show with Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie at the Victoria Warehouse Manchester. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images […]

REVIEW: UZ - The Rebirth (Remixes)
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REVIEW: UZ – The Rebirth (Remixes)

January 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Released via UZ’s own trap label Quality Goods Records is “The Rebirth” LP (Remixes). The producer, DJ and taste-maker delivered the original version back in the summer of last year, and now it sounds completely […]

Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson
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Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Ltd.  Announce an exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and the acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter Jackson. The new film will be based around 55 hours of never-released […]

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1
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British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1. Bear’s Den announced their third studio album, ‘ So that you might hear […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
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Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start - The Rise The Fall And Breaking State 2
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INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start – The Rise The Fall And Breaking State

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her momentous […]

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre

January 29, 2019 Helen Russell

Snow Patrol came to Bournemouth on a winter Sunday night as part of the second leg of their Wildness European tour. The International Centre was packed out early to see support from Roe a talented […]

JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’
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Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’ – Watch Now

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’. The album version of the track was already completely different from Nic Cester’s past projects & this remix […]

BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson 2
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BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson

January 29, 2019 Michael Barron

In All Summer Long, music and summer are the main themes, but neither Woodstock or Bryan Adams or “69” find a home here. The latter may well be omitted because this graphic novel is aimed […]

Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ 1
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Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’, filmed at London’s Royal Opera House during a sold-out run last summer. The iconic duo’s acclaimed production, […]

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April
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Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are pleased to announce a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. The bands new single, The Answer is out now, listen below. Formed in 2017, True […]

Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb
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Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from winning the ‘Oh Yeah Contender Award’ for best emerging act at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, opening for Snow Patrol on their UK arena tour in January and February (at the personal […]

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April
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Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres release their eponymously titled debut album on Friday 26th April through Strap Originals/Cargo Records. A single, mixed by Cenzo Townshend. ‘Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres’ was recorded live to […]

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019
Gigs

12 New Acts Revealed for Longitude 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The countdown to this year’s festival is on with news that Cardi B is co-headlining the Sunday night of Longitude 2019 and twelve new acts have been added to the lineup. The new additions to […]

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019
Gigs

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

US electronic superstar, Marshmello is pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019. As one of the latest acts to take the electronic world by universal storm, Marshmello met […]

THE CURE are coming to Ireland - 40 years of hits and more - Malahide Castle, Saturday 8th June 2019 1
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The Cure have announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard to line up for Malahide Castle

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

The Cure has announced Ride, The Twilight Sad and just mustard as special guests for their sold-out show in Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Saturday 8 June 2019, subject to licence. The Cure, who return to […]

The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London's Wembley Stadium For July 2019
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The Who Announce Moving On! Show At London’s Wembley Stadium For July 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend today announce that they will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this summer at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 6 July 2019 with special guests Eddie […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

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