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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, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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
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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
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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 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
          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
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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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        • 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
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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, […]

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

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EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE release album title track LOVE IS A BASIC NEED today, on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have released album title track LOVE IS A BASIC NEED today, on Valentine’s Day, which follows recent releases The Finish Line, Wake Up Call and Never, all taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE […]

UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1
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UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 1

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

UK Ska legends BAD MANNERS have announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, June 16th, 2018. Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel, the man famous for his shiny bald head and giant personality, […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Easter unveil the new video for 'Suicidal Kiss' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Easter unveil the new video for ‘Suicidal Kiss’ – Watch Now!

February 14, 2018 XS Noize

Easter unveils the new video for Suicidal Kiss, the first single to be taken from the forthcoming album Meander Lines, released 30/03 on Super Smash Hit Records. Directed by Sam Alder using his own feedback […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share video for 'Back Of Your Car'
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SWIMMING GIRLS share video for ‘Back Of Your Car’

February 13, 2018 XS Noize

Swimming Girls have shared the brilliant video for their trailblazing single ‘Back Of Your Car’ – out now on Yucatan Records. ‘Back Of Your Car’ is the biggest and brightest statement to come from the […]

DMA'S share video for single 'In The Air' + announce album 2 'For Now' 1
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DMA’S share video for single ‘In The Air’ + announce album 2 ‘For Now’

February 13, 2018 XS Noize

Sydney trio DMA’S made a huge impression with their 2016 debut album ‘Hills End’, which became a Gold-selling smash at home and a word-of-mouth hit here in the UK. Now the band have raised their […]

Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video 'Spent My Love
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Dagga Domes feat Kit Monteith from Foals and Trophy Wife unveil hypnotic new video ‘Spent My Love

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Cult French label Embrace are pleased to announce details of the UK debut from Oxford’s worst kept secret. Dagga Domes, the moniker for the pop infused electronic wunderkind endeavours of Kit Monteith, Jeremy Moors and […]

Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday May 04th
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Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday May 04th

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Ireland’s Number 1 podcast BLINDBOY is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Friday, May 04th 2018. Hosted by Blindboy, of the Rubberbandits prepare for a night of comedy, storytelling, music and the unexpected. Celebrating its […]

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album - ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’
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ALBUM REVIEW: John Bramwell – Leave Alone the Empty Spaces

February 12, 2018 Lori Gava

John Bramwell has been a fixture in the UK entertainment firmament for decades and is best known as a member in the Alternative Rock trio I Am Kloot. On February 2, 2018, he released his […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners have announced that Nile Rodgers will bring his legendary band CHIC to Belfast for an open-air summer party at Belsonic on Friday 15 June 2018. The iconic funk band will […]

THE FRATELLIS Share Video For New Single 'Stand Up Tragedy' - Watch Now!
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THE FRATELLIS release new single ‘Starcrossed Losers’ – Listen Now!

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

The Fratellis are back with another little taster from their upcoming fifth studio album In Your Own Sweet Time, released by Cooking Vinyl 16th March. Starcrossed Losers is a raucous Romeo & Juliet riff that […]

Rising star CAITLYN SCARLETT unveils stunning new video for ‘Happy When’
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Rising star CAITLYN SCARLETT unveils stunning new video for ‘Happy When’

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

Rising star Caitlyn Scarlett, described by The Line of Best Fit as ‘being on the verge of something big’, pre-empts the release of her forthcoming EP ‘Red Tape, Vol. 2’ due 2018 with details of […]

THE BEACH BOYS are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June!
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THE BEACH BOYS are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June!

February 9, 2018 XS Noize

Get out the beach towels and sunglasses! The Beach Boys are coming to perform two summer shows in Dublin and Belfast this June! You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits […]

SPEAR OF DESTINY - Announce 35th Anniversary Tour + New album: 'Tontine'
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SPEAR OF DESTINY – Announce 35th Anniversary Tour + New album: ‘Tontine’

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for 35 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY was formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post-punk […]

Manchester's Synth-pop duo KOALAS unveil stunning new video - 'Lover'
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Manchester’s Synth-pop duo KOALAS unveil stunning new video – ‘Lover’

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Following on from their downbeat summer debut ‘Home Heart’, Manchester synth-pop duo Koalas reveal their hand with a double a-side of exhilarating left-field pop, ‘Lover / Two Loves’. With Manchester’s lurching music scene currently knee […]

JAMES BAY Returns with new single “WILD LOVE” - Listen Now!
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JAMES BAY Returns with new single “WILD LOVE” – Listen Now!

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and artist James Bay returns with his brand new single “Wild Love.” After teasing fans for months online, “Wild Love” marks Bay’s first new music […]

DAMIEN DEMPSEY Plays Belfast, Limelight 1 Next Thursday - FEB 1st 2018
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INTERVIEW: Irish singer-songwriter DAMIEN DEMPSEY

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

Damien Dempsey’s debut album in 2000, They Don’t Teach This Shit in School, set him apart as a unique and important voice, championed from an early stage in his career by Sinéad O’Connor. The follow-up, […]

PJ HARVEY and HARRY ESCOTT collaborate on track to mark the release of new movie 'Dark River
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PJ HARVEY and HARRY ESCOTT collaborate on track to mark the release of new movie ‘Dark River

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

British composer Harry Escott and artist PJ Harvey have collaborated on An Acre of Land, a new recording that is the theme to Dark River, the latest film by Director Clio Barnard. The entire film […]

MGMT Announce Feb 9th Release Date for 'Little Dark Age'
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MGMT Release Video For New Album Track “Me & Michael”

February 8, 2018 XS Noize

MGMT released “Me & Michael” accompanied by a narrative based music video directed by Joey Frank and Randy Lee Maitland. Maitland. The video tells the story of MGMT being moved to steal a song written […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matto Rules - 'Mind Cab' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Matto Rules – ‘Mind Cab’ – Watch Now!

February 7, 2018 XS Noize

MATTO RULES DELVE DEEP INTO THEIR ‘MIND CAB’ ON NEW SINGLE Strutting new track from indie-electro band is lifted from upcoming new album Hidden Scenes. Indie-electro band Matto Rules return today with the psych-disco stomp […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will Grands - 'Put Me Away'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Will Grands – ‘Put Me Away’

February 7, 2018 Gemma Harewood

After having achieved a mammoth 30 million streams on the original single “Watching You,” Amsterdam’s Will Grands makes a strong return with his latest track this week. Now out is his “Put Me Away,” which […]

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