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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
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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 […]

          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
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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
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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
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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
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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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        • 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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SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019
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SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

UK electronic punk duo Sleaford Mods are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th February 2019. Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union - The Quarry
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union – The Quarry

November 29, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Much will be made of the ties between Mercy Union’s members and their previous projects. Jared Hart fronted the Scandals, and Benny Horowitz was the drummer of arguably the most successful band to emerge from the […]

DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling' - Watch Now
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DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling’ – Watch Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

David Gray today releases the video for his new single ‘The Sapling’, the lead-off track from forthcoming new album  Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / AWAL Recordings. Produced by Ben […]

MAXIMO PARK announce the release of 'live in the studio' film As Long As We Keep Moving 1
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MAXIMO PARK announce the release of ‘live in the studio’ film As Long As We Keep Moving

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

Over three million album sales and multiple Top 10 records into their career, Maxïmo Park are today announcing that their live album As Long As We Keep Moving will be released on Feb 22nd, featuring hits spanning […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO - “Netter Bot” - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO – “Netter Bot” – Listen Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere “Netter Bot” the latest track from LMBO. Alt-electronic duo LMBO includes Michigan-born Koby Berman and Mike Swartz, who first met in 2010 when Koby drove Mike home after they both botched […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 1
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INTERVIEW: James’ bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album ‘Living in Extraordinary Times.’

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

JAMES are one of the UK’s most creatively restless and most loved artists. After signing to the iconic Factory Records in 1982, the band released a series of hugely successful hit singles. From SIT DOWN […]

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh's Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019
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Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh’s Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019. Formed in 2015, the 6 man band started exploring their very own lane in […]

Debs Wild Author of 'Life In Technicolor' A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA 2
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Debs Wild Author of ‘Life In Technicolor’ A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

In September 1998, Coldplay, then a completely unknown band from London, performed in the corner of a café in Manchester to an audience of fewer than ten people. One of those people was Debs Wild, a talent […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece The Slow Readers Club have announced an extensive UK tour for 2019, which will follow their sold-out headline dates in Glasgow, London and Manchester next month.   The tour will see the band […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’ from upcoming new album ‘Happy In The Hollow’

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new […]

Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019
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Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece SPINN are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 01st 2019. Liverpool indie pop/dream pop/jangle band SPINN have recently released their catchy single ” Bliss”. […]

SKUNK ANANSIE share live video for 'Charlie Big Potato' - Watch Now
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SKUNK ANANSIE share live video for ‘Charlie Big Potato’ – Watch Now

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Skunk Anansie have shared the video for ‘Charlie Big Potato’, the second track to be taken from their career-spanning live album 25LIVE@25, which sees the band celebrate 25 years of unparalleled influence. The album will […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS to Release New Album of Previously-Unheard Music Exclusively for Fans
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS to Release New Album of Previously-Unheard Music Exclusively for Fans

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Robbie Williams announced via video today that he is releasing a new album of previously-unheard music directly to his fans. ‘Under The Radar Volume 3’ – the third instalment of his fan special series – is a unique […]

THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019
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THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Selecter have announced their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2019 with Special Guest and DJ Rhoda Dakar coming to The Limelight 1, Belfast on Friday 01st November 2019. The tour starts in Europe covering 7 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae - 'You Might Be Better' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae – ‘You Might Be Better’ – Listen Now

November 27, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Anna Mae is the Nashville based singer and songwriter who is capturing hearts with her sweet yet sultry style. After recently releasing the empowering “Single-Minded,” she brings out “You Might Be Better” on Snafu Records. […]

THE ZUTONS reunite for 2019 ‘WHO KILLED THE ZUTONS’ tour
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THE ZUTONS reunite for 2019 ‘WHO KILLED THE ZUTONS’ tour

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Liverpool band The Zutons have announced a series of dates in March/April 2019 to coincide with the 15thanniversary of their seminal album ‘Who Killed The Zutons’. The album, which spawned the hit singles ‘Pressure […]

WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.
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WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Rising from Brixton (South London) Sneakbo is pleased to announce a headline Belfast Show at Oh Yeah Centre on Thursday 29th November 2018 and we are giving a lucky winner the chance to see this […]

DMA'S release new video for 'Time & Money' ahead of SOLD OUT UK Tour next month
Gigs

DMA’S release new video for ‘Time & Money’ ahead of SOLD OUT UK Tour next month

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S have today shared a video for the track ‘Time & Money’. The video was shot in Sydney by Australian Tristan Jalleh who is known for his futuristic, psychedelic moving digital landscapes. DMA’S will be […]

TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019 1
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TIESTO Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Friday 28th June 2019

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Following two huge Belfast SOLD OUT shows at Belsonic and Belfast Vital the world’s biggest dance act Tiësto is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic on Friday 28th […]

SLASH Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Wednesday 12th June 2019 1
Gigs

SLASH Announced for BELSONIC 2019, Wednesday 12th June 2019

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

The most famous name is rock n roll, singer-songwriter, musician and lead guitarist in the world’s biggest band Guns N Roses, SLASH is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic […]

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