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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
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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
          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, […]

          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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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal  - ‘Who Are All Of You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ‘Who Are All Of You’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal Unveil video for new track ‘Who Are All Of You’ featuring Julienne Dessange. Taken from debut cinematic album ‘Inside’ New super pairing of veteran electronic producer Miguel López Mora and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour - 'Always'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Blue Hour – ‘Always’

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

A few weeks ago, The Blue Hour presented their new single ‘One More Mystery’, giving us a taste of early 4AD-style ethereal folk-noir par excellence with a dance of Siouxsie Sioux thrown in for good […]

PREMIERE: Darwish - 'This City' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Darwish – ‘This City’ – Listen Now!

September 15, 2017 XS Noize

Highly accomplished bassist Darwish has played for the likes of Sting, Imelda May, Newton Faulkner, Kristina Train and Zara Mcfarlane. A multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Darwish delivers the first single ‘This City’ from his new EP […]

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Ryan Adams | Ulster Hall, Belfast, 08/09/2017

September 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

Ryan Adams played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on Friday night 08/09/2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots from a distance.

Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single "Until We See The Sun"
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Belfast synth-pop trio BEAUTY SLEEP reveal new single “Until We See The Sun”

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

“Until We See The Sun” is the new single from Beauty Sleep, which was premiered via Clash, who wrote “Fuzzy basslines combine with sweetly beguiling vocals, as Beauty Sleep once more capture that certain innate […]

#32. XS Noize Music Podcast: KYLE FALCONER from THE VIEW talks 'HATS OFF TO THE BUSKERS' - Ten Years On
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THE VIEW – Announce Scottish tour + festival dates!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The View celebrated the 10th anniversary of their debut album Hats Off To The Buskers with a 10th anniversary limited edition vinyl being released for Record Store Day. To book end another […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 - "What About Love" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Hurricane #1 – “What About Love” – Listen Now!

September 14, 2017 XS Noize

The new single from Hurricane#1 gets back to its roots! “What About Love” is the new single from Hurricane#1 released 15th September throughout all download sites worldwide. The overall sound of this new single harps […]

Liverpool duo HER'S announce UK autumn headline tour
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Liverpool duo HER’S announce UK autumn headline tour

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool duo Her’s announce a UK headline tour this autumn in support for their recent release ‘Songs of Her’s’, a collection of their material to date released in May this year. The record makes for […]

RALE - Share New Single 'Party Music' - Watch The Video Now
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RALE – Share New Single ‘Party Music’ – Watch The Video Now

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Sheffield’s RALE present their brand-new single ‘Party Music’, a post punk pop song that on the surface sounds simplistic, yet lyrically it deals with political figures exploiting fear and prejudice arising from inequality and segregation […]

DMA'S - Return to the UK this November
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DMA’S – Return to the UK this November

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

DMA’S are returning to the UK this winter as main support for The Kooks arena tour. Today they have announced headline shows at London’s Heaven on Wednesday 22nd November & Motherwell’s Centre on Wednesday 29th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly - 'Gone'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Vile Assembly – ‘Gone’

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to exclusively premiere the new video from Vile Assembly. Vile Assembly is Mark Wainwright, Mark Webb and Paul Mason, a tight knit trio of songwriters, musicians and producers. Spiralling from the […]

KATE TEMPEST - Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ - Watch
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KATE TEMPEST – Reveals Video for ‘Tunnel Vision’ – Watch

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Musician, Poet, Author and Playwright Kate Tempest today reveals the video for current single ‘Tunnel Vision’. The Akinola Davies Jr directed clip speaks for itself and perfectly encapsulates the mood and message of the track. […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe - ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Winachi Tribe – ‘Get Your Boots On Skinny’ (Danny Saber Mix)

September 13, 2017 XS Noize

Taken from our ‘Lost L.A’ album… Skinny is one of the tracks produced while we were working with world famous producer Danny Saber at his ‘Batcave’ studio in Laurel Canyon, Hollywood. The studio was set […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
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THE STRANGLERS – Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018

September 12, 2017 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 […]

PAUL DRAPER - Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER – Includes BELFAST in massive new UK tour

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced a major new tour alongside release details for a new single. Watch a lyric video for Grey House BELOW. Following on from his first solo live dates – shows that sold […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania - 'On The Outside'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tulipomania – ‘On The Outside’

September 12, 2017 XS Noize

Philadelphia-based Tulipomania has revealed the second track from their new three-track maxi-single. ‘On The Outside’ follows the first single – the Seahawks Remix of ‘Don’t Be So Sure’. ‘On the Outside’ is a dark and […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
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Dhani Harrison – Shares new track taken from new album IN///PARALLEL

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Dhani Harrison, whose first solo album IN///PARALLEL will be released on 6th October through BMG Records, released a new song today. ‘Admiral of Upside Down’ is the second single and last track from his forthcoming […]

LOW ISLAND - Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen
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LOW ISLAND – Share new track ‘THE LINES’- Listen

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

After just two EPs, Oxford experimentalists Low Island have started to build a cult following as well as support from an eclectic collection of the UK’s leading tastemakers. Now the quartet build towards the release […]

Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album "FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET"
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Newport’s biggest rap group GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN are back with new album “FEAR OF A WELSH PLANET”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Newport’s biggest rap group Goldie Lookin Chain are back with their TWENTIETH (!) album and this time they’re aiming to resolve international political discord with a bold plan for peaceful Welsh dominance. FEAR OF A […]

MARILYN MANSUN - Confirms October 6 release for "Heaven Upside Down." Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”
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MARILYN MANSUN – Confirms October 6 release for “Heaven Upside Down.” Listen to New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE”

September 11, 2017 XS Noize

Marilyn Manson confirms October 6 release for Heaven Upside Down. New single “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” trolls the dark frenetic territory that made Manson a God-like figure to so many. The ten tracks […]

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