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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
          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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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EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates
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EELS Announce new album, single and tour dates

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

After a four year wait, EELS have today announced their highly-anticipated new album The Deconstruction, out April 6th on E Works/[PIAS]. In celebration, the band have unveiled the title track alongside UK headline shows in […]

Oh Yeah Music Centre presents... An Independent Venue Week Special 1
Gigs

Oh Yeah Music Centre presents… An Independent Venue Week Special

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

Independent Venue Week is a series of gigs running from 29th January – 4th February. It is an annual celebration of the venues that are the backbone of the live music scene and aims to […]

GRAHAM COXON Releases Debut Original Soundtrack ‘The End of the F***ing World’
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GRAHAM COXON Releases Debut Original Soundtrack ‘The End of the F***ing World’

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

The debut original soundtrack score from Graham Coxon – to accompany Channel 4/Netflix series ‘The End of the F***ing World’ – will be released as a digital download on 26th January, ahead of a vinyl […]

4AD Announce Two More COCTEAU TWINS Represses Coming This March 3
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4AD Announce Two More COCTEAU TWINS Represses Coming This March

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

4AD are repressing two more Cocteau Twins’ albums on vinyl this coming March, the albums Head Over Heels and Treasure. These are the latest additions to our ongoing reissues from the band, following Blue Bell […]

TRACEY THORN Announces new album 'Record', - Check Out Video For First Single
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TRACEY THORN Announces new album ‘Record’, – Check Out Video For First Single

January 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Tracey Thorn reveals her new single Queen, the first single to be taken from her first solo album of entirely original material for seven years. The record will be released on 2nd March 2018 […]

TWISTED WHEEL Return with the Snakes & Ladders Spring 2018 Tour
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TWISTED WHEEL Return with the Snakes & Ladders Spring 2018 Tour

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

As some of you may have already heard, Twisted Wheel is back and as always, it’s with a bang! For Twisted Wheel, Snakes and Ladders is not just a board game, it’s a CV. Born […]

EDITORS unveil new single 'Magazine', taken forthcoming album 'Violence' - Listen Now! 1
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EDITORS unveil new single ‘Magazine’, taken forthcoming album ‘Violence’ – Listen Now!

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

Editors today unveil their new single ‘Magazine’, taken from forthcoming album ‘Violence’. A dizzyingly bright, yet barbed opening salvo, ‘Magazine’ marks an intriguing stylistic shift for Editors. The single, the band’s first in three years, […]

U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
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U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

Live Nation has today confirmed dates for the European leg of U2’s upcoming eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Kicking off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 2nd May, the European tour will begin in Berlin on 31 st […]

SKELHORN Unveils Debut Single 'A Wondrous Place of Our Own' - Listen Now!
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SKELHORN Unveils Debut Single ‘A Wondrous Place of Our Own’ – Listen Now!

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Skelhorn’s music reflects the past and glimpses the future, fusing his acoustic roots with a passion for electronica via his wonderfully authentic vocals. Think Tarantino meets Morricone, a dusting of Twin Peaks and a shot […]

JOHN BRAMWELL Announces New Solo Album - ‘Leave Alone The Empty Spaces’
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JOHN BRAMWELL Releases New Single ‘From The Shore’ – Listen Now!

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a solo tour of the UK, I Am Kloot’s songwriter and frontman, John Bramwell, announces the release of his new single ‘From The Shore’. Available from Friday 12th January, the track is […]

LEA PORCELAIN Unveil gothic-themed new video ‘Gotta Run’ from forthcoming EP
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LEA PORCELAIN Unveil gothic-themed new video ‘Gotta Run’ from forthcoming EP

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN pre-empt the release of their brand new EP due this April with the unveiling of a hauntingly, powerful video for ‘Gotta Run’. The band detail the video: “The video shows […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
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WOLF ALICE nominated for a BRIT Award for a second time

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Wolf Alice have been nominated for British Group at The BRIT Awards 2018, the second time the band have been nominated following their shortlisting for British Breakthrough Act in 2016. Wolf Alice’s nomination caps a […]

TURIN BRAKES - Announce New Album 'Invisible Storm'- Released January 26th
Gigs

TURIN BRAKES – Release Acoustic Version of New Single ‘Wait’ from New album ‘Invisible Storm’

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

Turin Brakes Turin Brakes have released an acoustic version of their recent single ‘Wait’. When asked to describe the new tune, singer Olly Knights mused: “This acoustic version of Wait is simply what Turin Brakes […]

THE ORIELLES Announce details of ‘ Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist)’ & Rough Trade in-stores.
Gigs

THE ORIELLES Announce details of ‘ Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist)’ & Rough Trade in-stores.

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

One of the most exciting young bands in the country right now, Halifax’s fast-rising The Orielles have announced details of Blue Suitcase (Disco Wrist), the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut album, […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
Gigs

VAN MORRISON To Play Millennium Forum, Derry: Sunday 6 May

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

The multi award winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing songs from his most recent studio albums Roll with the Punches and Versatile – as well as dipping into some of his greatest and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman - Transangelic Exodus
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman – Transangelic Exodus

January 15, 2018 Michael Barron

In 2015, Ezra Furman, gained exposure for his infectious single, Restless Year, taken from his last album, Perpetual Motion People. Ezra is an interesting and exciting individual. He is an out, “gender non-conforming, Shabbat-observing (Jew)” […]

INTERVIEW: Baz Warne - 'There is still so much enthusiasm and affection for the Stranglers' 1
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INTERVIEW: Baz Warne – ‘There is still so much enthusiasm and affection for the Stranglers’

January 15, 2018 XS Noize

The Stranglers will be hitting the road again in March 2018, this time with The Definitive Tour. With the vast catalogue of material that the Stranglers have in their recorded arsenal, it is never easy […]

FIELD MUSIC Share New Single "TIME IN JOY"- Listen Now!
Gigs

FIELD MUSIC Share New Single “TIME IN JOY”- Listen Now!

January 13, 2018 XS Noize

Field Music, helmed by Sunderland siblings Peter and David Brewis, recently announced details of their sixth album Open Here (released 2nd February 2018 on Memphis Industries). Today they share its lead single “Time In Joy”, […]

Liverpool, 5 piece band HEGARTY release debut album, 'Selling Your Soul To Sanity'
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Liverpool, 5 piece band HEGARTY release debut album, ‘Selling Your Soul To Sanity’

January 13, 2018 XS Noize

Hailing from Liverpool, 5 piece band Hegarty was formed in 2014 when David, Waka and Chris decided to record a few songs they had been working on together. Igga joined soon after recruiting Alex along […]

GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, 'WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN' - listen to first track "DEEP POCKETS"
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GAZ COOMBES Announces brand new album, ‘WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN’ – listen to first track “DEEP POCKETS”

January 10, 2018 XS Noize

World’s Strongest Man is the magnificent third solo album by Gaz Coombes. Inspired variously by Grayson Perry’s The Descent of Man, Frank Ocean’s Blonde, Californian weed, British woodlands, unchecked masculinity, Neu! and hip-hop (and a […]

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