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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 […]

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
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          Super Furry Animals Are Back! First UK & Ireland Tour in a Decade Announced for 2026

          September 29, 2025

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS return to re-open the door into their world of ageless, multicoloured melody and offbeat phantasia, surprising fans by announcing SIX SUPACABRA BRITAIN & IRELAND TOUR DATES opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. Leaping into […]

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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
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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
          Live Reviews

          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
          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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        • 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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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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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SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album 'The Modern Age' Released March 2019. Listen to Single 'Look At You Now'
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SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album ‘The Modern Age’ Released March 2019. Listen to Single ‘Look At You Now’

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

On 22nd March 2019, Sleeper releases their first album in 21 years, ‘The Modern Age’. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. “We had no plan […]

Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles ska-punk band The Interrupters are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 11th June 2019. The band released their third studio album Fight the Good Fight on […]

Irish four piece rock/pop band KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1
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Irish four piece rock/pop band KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four piece rock/pop band Keywest announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1. Fresh from the release of their new album ’True North’ in March of this year, […]

TAKING BACK SUNDAY announce headline Belfast show The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019
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TAKING BACK SUNDAY announce headline Belfast show The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Taking Back Sunday announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019. The band recently unveiled the track listing and format details, for their 20-year anniversary compilation, Twenty. The 21-song […]

US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019 2
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US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

US alternative rock band The Lemonheads are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall on Friday, February 08th 2019. The band recently announced their new album ‘Varshons 2’ which is due for […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Every Kid Knows - 'Spinning Jenny' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Every Kid Knows – ‘Spinning Jenny’ – Listen Now

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere the psychedelic new single ‘Spinning Jenny’ from Dutch-British band Every Kid Knows. Recorded at the famous Sawmills Studios (Oasis – Definitely Maybe), the band describe the recording of the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hollie Haines -  ‘Mine’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hollie Haines – ‘Mine’ – Watch Now

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

The journey started back in the spring when London based alt-folk musician Hollie Haines kick-started an eight-month release campaign leading up to her new album ‘Letters To My Last Love’. April saw the release of […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL Announce 2019 UK Tour supported by Cut Glass Kings and Marvin Powell

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced a headline UK tour for Spring 2019. The influential Wirral five-piece, who released their critically acclaimed new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ in August, will be supported by Cut Glass Kings […]

UNLOVED Announce new single, ‘Love’, from forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak’ - Listen Now
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UNLOVED Announce new single, ‘Love’, from forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak’ – Listen Now

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, the band made up of vocalist and songwriter Jade Vincent, her partner the producer/composer Keefus Ciancia, and the DJ and producer/composer David Holmes, have announced details of a new track, Love, the latest single […]

INSIDE MAKING A MURDERER 2 Irish Tour comes to Belfast's Ulster Hall, June 2019
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INSIDE MAKING A MURDERER 2 Irish Tour comes to Belfast’s Ulster Hall, June 2019

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

Join Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin, as they discuss coerced and false confessions, interrogation tactics, and the wrongful conviction of Brendan Dassey whose case and post-conviction process has captivated the world. Laura Nirider is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 24th April 2019
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BOWLING FOR SOUP Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 24th April 2019

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

US Rockers Bowling for Soup are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 24th April 2019. Having released ten studio albums during their most active years, they have no […]

THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless - Watch Video
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THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

A host of Ireland’s musicians have joined forces as ‘Street Lights’ to create a single and album to generate funds for the most vulnerable, our homeless. Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community Ireland and Focus Ireland […]

THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now
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THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important British bands of all time, have unveiled details of Encore, their first new album in 37 years. The album will be released on February 1st, […]

London Four-Piece RIVER FURY Release New Single COMFORT IS BEING FOOLED - Listen Now
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London four-piece RIVER FURY release Five Year Plan EP

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

After gaining mounting attention from multiple single releases throughout 2018, culminating in Wasteful premiering on Clash in September, River Fury has finally released their long-awaited debut Five Year Plan on Painted Halo Records. The EP […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts - 'Content Crush' - Watch Video
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Seatbelts – ‘Content Crush’ – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Out on December 6th is the awesome new single “Content Crush” from Seatbelts. It’s a track with varied musical influences, and is lifted from the band’s forthcoming EP “Please Slow Down.” The tune shimmers with […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
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GERRY CINNAMON Announces CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, Sunday 11th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast show to date at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday, August 11th 2019. With no hype machine, no radio play and […]

THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019 1
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THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Human League return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Friday, August 09th 2019. Formed in the late 1970s by Sheffield-based computer programmers Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware, Human League […]

BOOK REVIEW: Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic Novel
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Godspeed: The Kurt Cobain Graphic Novel

December 2, 2018 Michael Barron

To coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary since the release of Nirvana’s final studio album In Utero, XS Noize is paying homage to Nirvana’s frontman Kurt Cobain by reviewing the far too short (just twenty-seven years) […]

KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November
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A Special KATE BUSH Pop-Up Shop Will Open at Londons’s COAL DROPS YARD Next Week 5th – 9th Dec

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

A special Kate Bush pop up store is to launch at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, open from 5-9 December 2018. All profits from sales in the shop will go to the national homelessness charity Crisis. Coinciding with the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

November 30, 2018 Amanda Stock

The eagerly-anticipated third album from pop-rock foursome The 1975 has been advertised since 1st June in a series of cryptic messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and on thousands of posters on city walls – […]

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