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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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
          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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Round Up

          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          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

          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, […]

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JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box Tuesday 14th August 2018
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JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box Tuesday 14th August 2018

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter and producer Joan As Police Woman is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Black Box on Tuesday 14th August 2018. The new album ‘Damned Devotion’ was released in February of […]

Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece THUNDERPUSSY'S self-titled debut album set for release May 25th
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Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece THUNDERPUSSY’S self-titled debut album set for release May 25th

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

  Seattle rock ‘n’ roll fourpiece Thunderpussy’s highly-anticipated, self-titled debut album is set for release on May 25th via Virgin EMI/ Republic Records. Today they unveil their new single ‘Thunderpussy’ from the album – listen here. […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND release new single ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’ - Listen Now!
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Belfast band BRAND NEW FRIEND named as SNOW PATROL support for Irish tour

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

Fresh from a UK tour with Pretty Vicious and Irish dates with Feeder, BRAND NEW FRIEND release the title track of their forthcoming debut album,’ SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’. The band have also been confirmed for […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mike Spine - 'Delirious' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mike Spine – ‘Delirious’ – Listen Now

April 10, 2018 XS Noize

Mike Spine is a critically acclaimed Seattle born and Seattle/Europe based musician known for his captivating live performances, intelligent songwriting and support of humanitarian issues. He has played hundreds of shows on five continents since […]

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Ards International Guitar Festival 2018 Begins On Wednesday

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

The Ards International Guitar Festival 2018 starts this week and this year’s line-up does not disappoint. With an eclectic mix of brilliant local talent and international artists, this year’s festival is packed with events ranging […]

AUGUST WELLS unveil new single 'Nothing Like Love' - Watch Video
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AUGUST WELLS unveil new single ‘Nothing Like Love’ – Watch Video

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

August Wells make a warped soulful return to Irish airwaves this April, with the release of ‘Nothing Like Love’, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming third album. Ken Griffin and John Rauchenberger’s […]

HELLO CASANOVA are back with new single, ‘Childhood Love’ - Watch Now!
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HELLO CASANOVA are back with new single, ‘Childhood Love’ – Watch Now!

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

Armagh/Belfast based pop-rock band, ‘Hello Casanova’ is back with, ‘Childhood Love’! A bouncy, anthemic and contagious number from their debut 7 track album, ‘Daughter’. Hello Casanova are Matt Irwin (guitar and vocals), Ethan Williamson (guitar […]

novelist REINHARD KLEIST is coming to London to promote his latest book 'Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book'
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novelist REINHARD KLEIST is coming to London to promote his latest book ‘Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book’

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

REINHARD KLEIST, INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST AND GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHER OF NICK CAVE AND JOHNNY CASH BOOK’ SIGNINGS IN LONDON, SATURDAY 14TH APRIL WITH LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT FROM SINGER/SONGWRITER GRIS-DE-LIN. Award-winning graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist is coming […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce New Album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' - Watch Trailer 1
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ARCTIC MONKEYS announce Dublin 3ARENA date

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’, which will be released on Friday the 11th of May, Arctic Monkeys today announce a number of arena shows including a date at 3Arena […]

ALBUM REVIEW:  EELS – 'The Deconstruction'
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ALBUM REVIEW: EELS – ‘The Deconstruction’

April 9, 2018 Sandra Blemster

I’ve always had a soft spot for Eels ever since Susan’s House blasted out from the radio back in 1996. Taken from the wonderfully quirky and plaintive album Beautiful Freak I’ve loved their off-beat, emotionally […]

THE MAGIC NUMBERS Share new single ‘Ride Against The Wind’ - Listen
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THE MAGIC NUMBERS Share new single ‘Ride Against The Wind’ – Listen

April 8, 2018 XS Noize

I never wanted to be a part of anything, the cool kids at school, the pretend outlaws. I was always an outsider, we’ve always been an outsider band. We don’t fit in, never have and […]

JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album 'CALL THE COMET' To Be Released June 15th 3
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JOHNNY MARR Announces New Album ‘CALL THE COMET’ To Be Released June 15th

April 8, 2018 XS Noize

The Smiths ’ guitar legend and NME Godlike Genius Award -winner, Johnny Marr, has announced a third solo album, Call The Comet to be released June 15th. From the 12-track collection, he shares ” The […]

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IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// George Ezra @ Brixton Academy

April 8, 2018 Helen Russell

Check out Helen Russell’s photos from George Ezra’s SOLD OUT gig at Brixton Academy on Tuesday, April 3rd. The crowd rocked Brixton and hung to George’s every word. Setlist: Intro (Soul Bossa Nova) Cassy O’ […]

ORANJ SON release new single: 'Radio Wires' - Listen
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ORANJ SON release new single: ‘Radio Wires’ – Listen

April 8, 2018 XS Noize

Ellesmere Port synth-punk trio. Brothers Kieran and Matthew Linford and Patrick Cummins. Drawing influences from the likes of New Order, the Jesus & Mary Chain, Air, Suicide and The Teardrop Explodes. Described by Phil Taggart […]

KOALA to release brilliant new single 'Pick Up The Pieces' / May 25th - Listen 1
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KOALA to release brilliant new single ‘Pick Up The Pieces’ / May 25th – Listen

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

Koala is a four piece Indie band from southern England who draws influence from bands like Two Door Cinema Club and Foals to create a fusion that has yet to be heard. The strong, piercing […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single ‘She Taught Me How To Fly’ – watch the video here

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce new single ‘She Taught Me How to Fly’ – the third to be taken from the Number 1 album ‘Who Built the Moon?’. The single is released on 12″ […]

MARTIN SEXTON announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 Friday 2nd November 2018
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MARTIN SEXTON announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 Friday 2nd November 2018

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new song 'Liverpool Revisited' - Listen
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS share new song ‘Liverpool Revisited’ – Listen

April 6, 2018 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers Share Final Track Before Album Release Next Week. “The title ‘Resistance is Futile’ and the cover image just fit together perfectly. The sleeve is a vintage photograph of one of the last […]

MIDDLE KIDS Announce debut album 'Lost Friends' - check out first single 'MISTAKE'
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MIDDLE KIDS – Share New Single “On My Knees” from New Album “Lost Friends” – Listen

April 5, 2018 XS Noize

Australian trio Middle Kids will release their debut album Lost Friends next month, and today they share new single “On My Knees”. The band explain the track is “about rejecting the value system of the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Preoccupations - 'New Material'
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ALBUM REVIEW: Preoccupations – ‘New Material’

April 5, 2018 Lori Gava

A number of indie aficionados are familiar with the contretemps the Canadian band Preoccupations encountered with their original band name Viet Cong. After the release of their critically acclaimed debut album in 2014, the band […]

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