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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
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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, […]

  • 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
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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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        • 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

          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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IRON MAIDEN - Announce 'The Book Of Souls' live album 1
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IRON MAIDEN – Announce ‘The Book Of Souls’ live album

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN’s ‘The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter’ on November 17th worldwide [through BMG in the USA]. This live recording comprises 15 songs captured during ‘The Book Of Souls World Tour’, […]

CABBAGE - Announce London Headline Show
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CABBAGE – Announce London Headline Show

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today announced a London headline show at ULU on Thursday 5th October. The gig will be their biggest ever headliner in London, and follows sold-out shows this year at Dingwalls and The Scala. […]

VILE ASSEMBLY - Release debut album 'Fattened By The Horrors Of War' in October
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VILE ASSEMBLY – Release debut album ‘Fattened By The Horrors Of War’ in October

September 20, 2017 XS Noize

Vile Assembly are Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the success of singles ‘Suicide Feast’ and ‘Gone’ earlier this year, the Liverpool based […]

STEVEN WILSON announces major 2018 UK & Irish tour including a date at Belfast’s Mandela Hall
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STEVEN WILSON – Announces third ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW and single ‘NOWHERE NOW’

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced details of a third and final show at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall in 2018. He plays the venue on Thursday March 29th – his two previously announced shows there are […]

THE DEARS - 
Share Excerpt From ‘Times Infinity’ Short Film - Watch
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THE DEARS – 
Share Excerpt From ‘Times Infinity’ Short Film – Watch

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears share an excerpt from their ‘Times Infinity’ short film (due 2018) on the eve on their 11 date UK headline tour that includes a London Oslo show on October 7. Filmed in Mexico […]

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JENNIE VEE – Announces New EP ‘Suffer’, Listen to “Hospital Bed” Now!

September 19, 2017 XS Noize

Jennie Vee has announced a new EP, Suffer, due out September 22nd via WaxRomantix Records. A follow-up to her debut LP, Spying, it was written and recorded after she spent the spring of 2015 playing […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS - Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.
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IMAGINE DRAGONS – Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release of their third studio album, EVOLVE, and with dates already confirmed across North America, Imagine Dragons have announced the addition of Europe and the UK to their EVOLVE World Tour. The tour […]

THE CORONAS - Return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December.
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THE CORONAS – Return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December.

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

THE CORONAS return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December. The band have performed festival slots all summer at Sea Sessions, Live At The Marquee Cork, Galway Arts Festival & Independence, as well as their […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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BJORK – Shares video for ‘The Gate’ – Watch Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the music video for ‘The Gate’ which is the first single from her forthcoming ninth studio album. Directed by long-time collaborator Andrew Thomas Huang, with creative direction by Björk, Alessandro Michele and […]

PREMIERE: Joon Moon featuring Krystle Warren - 'Get Down'
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PREMIERE: Joon Moon featuring Krystle Warren – ‘Get Down’

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the new track ‘Get Down’ by Paris based electro/soul trio Joon Moon featuring US singer Krystle Warren. As 2015 was wrapping up, an unknown outfit called Joon Moon took the […]

PREMIERE: Archil - 'Voodoo Dance' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Archil – ‘Voodoo Dance’ – Listen Now!

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Born from the bosom of surrealist tendencies and alchemic prophecies, Archil walks the fine line between artist and mad scientist. Whether it be building aleatory rhythms through “blind drumming” to create new arranging methods or […]

PSYCHO COMEDY - Certifiable Merseyside five-piece escape with new single ‘Michigan State’
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PSYCHO COMEDY – Certifiable Merseyside five-piece escape with new single ‘Michigan State’

September 17, 2017 XS Noize

Slipping their straitjackets for a second time this season, certifiable Merseyside five-piece Psycho Comedy escape Deltasonic’s asylum with their eyes on new single ‘Michigan State’. With neurotic bass patterns and howling top lines from deranged […]

A DUB LAZARUS PROJECT – THE RESURRECTION OF WAYNE PAUL
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A DUB LAZARUS PROJECT – THE RESURRECTION OF WAYNE PAUL

September 17, 2017 Michael Barron

The year is 1994 and everyone knows the name of East End crooner with Jamaican roots: Wayne Paul. Signed to London hip-hop label, Sound of Money Records, managed by Jeremy Tuson (known as Tuse); his […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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LIVE REVIEW: Paul Draper – 15th September 2017, Gorilla, Manchester

September 17, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Ex-lead singer of 90s cult band Mansun, Paul Draper is due on stage. It’s his second gig in fourteen years and the air is charged. Last night it was Leeds, tonight Manchester. The crowd are […]

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album 'Automatic For The People' to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary 1
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R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album ‘Automatic For The People’ to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

R.E.M. are reissuing their landmark album Automatic For The People to commemorate the title’s 25th Anniversary. Due November 10 via Craft Recordings, the remastered album will be available in a variety of formats, the most […]

LIVERPOOL PSYCH FESTIVAL - Gears Up for 2017 Season 1
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LIVERPOOL PSYCH FESTIVAL – Gears Up for 2017 Season

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia (a.k.a. Liverpool Psych Fest or PZYK) kicks into overdrive on September 22-23, celebrating artists operating at the cutting edge of today’s global psychedelic renaissance, alongside visual art, film, performance […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lex Audrey - 'God Given' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Lex Audrey – ‘God Given’ – Watch Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the video for ‘God Given’ from Vienna based three piece Lex Audrey. Featuring Niklas Apfel (vocals, guitar, samples), Patrick Pillichshammer (drums, sampling pad) and Lukas Staudinger (bass, synthesizer), with a […]

DAVID GRAY -  Releases New Track - ‘Hole In The Weather’- Listen
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DAVID GRAY – Releases New Track – ‘Hole In The Weather’- Listen

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum recording artist David Gray has today released a brand-new track, ‘Hole In The Weather’, his first new material of 2017. To coincide with the track, Gray is shortly to embark on a 22 date, […]

HOWIE PAYNE - today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’ - Listen
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HOWIE PAYNE – today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’ – Listen

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases a new single, ‘Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer’, the latest track to emerge from his long-awaited new album ‘Mountain’, to be released on October 27th on Full Stack Records. The new album, […]

Bjork Releases New Song - 'The Gate' - Listen Here
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Bjork Releases New Song – ‘The Gate’ – Listen Here

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk today releases the first single, titled ‘The Gate’, from her forthcoming ninth studio album. ‘The Gate’ is available digitally via One Little Indian now, and on limited edition 12″ vinyl on September 22nd. The […]

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