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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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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, […]

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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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        • 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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Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album "Negatives" - August 4th
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Amsterdam two-piece SPIRIT VALLEY to release new album “Negatives” – August 4th

August 3, 2017 XS Noize

Negatives is the sophomore album from Amsterdam two-piece Spirit Valley – officially released August 4th by Fuzz Club Records. Incessant and totally fuzzed-out at times, sublimely ethereal and cinematic at others, this duo capture all […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY - Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering 'Shadow Of A Wave'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY – Preview Debut LP With Psych Pop Offering ‘Shadow Of A Wave’

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Fast-rising Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single Shadow Of A Wave via Deltasonic Records, continuing their surge of success which has seen them conquering the BBC […]

GARBAGE - reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.
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GARBAGE – reveal brand new, politically charged video for current single, ‘No Horses’.

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Garbage have revealed a brand new, politically charged music video for their current single, ‘No Horses’. Released last month, the track is in aid of the International Committee of the Red Cross with all of […]

FEEDER Reveal new single 'VEINS' - listen HERE
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FEEDER Reveal new single ‘VEINS’ – listen HERE

August 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of ‘The Best of Feeder’, today, British rock heroes FEEDER reveal their brand new single ‘Veins’ which will be officially released on 14th August via BMG Records. ‘Veins’ is part of […]

ENTER SHIKARI - Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September
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ENTER SHIKARI – Announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Enter Shikari announce the release of highly anticipated new album ‘The Spark’ on 22nd September 2017, following a special show for fans at the Borderline in London and a reveal of the first single ‘Live […]

METHYL ETHEL - Announce London show for August 15th
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METHYL ETHEL – Announce London show for August 15th

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of their European festival shows this month, Methyl Ethel – the brainchild of musical polymath Jake Webb – have added a last-minute London show at the Shacklewell Arms. The east London venue played host […]

ARCADE FIRE Announce UK & Ireland Headline Tour for 2018 Includes Two Shows at London's Wembley Arena
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ARCADE FIRE – Announce third London show at London’s Wembley Arena

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have announced a third and final London show at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Friday 13th April, 2018. Arcade Fire’s Infinite Content Tour will see “one of the most popular and essential bands […]

GARETH DUNLOP - To release debut album "No.79" August 11th + Live dates
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GARETH DUNLOP – To release debut album “No.79” August 11th + Live dates

August 1, 2017 XS Noize

No stranger to recording in conventional studios, Gareth Dunlop’s new album sees him take a step in a different direction – “We moved into our house in Belfast about 3 years ago. Spending months at […]

CAGE THE ELEPHANT - Release 21 live videos to accompany their new album 'Unpeeled'
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CAGE THE ELEPHANT – Release 21 live videos to accompany their new album ‘Unpeeled’

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

To commemorate the release of the album, Cage The Elephant have rolled out 21 live performance videos worldwide, one for each song on ‘Unpeeled’. Highlights include premieres of ‘Rubber Ball’ on Rolling Stone, ‘Cry Baby’ […]

JONAH - unveil debut album "Wicked Fever"
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JONAH – unveil debut album “Wicked Fever”

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

In January 2015, in the remoter reaches of Fuerteventura, JONAH began writing songs for their debut album, “Wicked Fever”. Somewhere between the depths of the deep blue sea and the arid volcanic moonscape, with neither […]

UNI - Premiere Video For "What's The Problem"
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UNI – Premiere Video For “What’s The Problem”

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

“What’s the problem? Is it politics? Is it church? Is it McDonald’s? Is it sex? Is it public school? Is it your mother? Is it global warming? Is it a secret shame, a private humiliation […]

San Francisco pop-rockers SUNSET LINES drop "The Miles" - Listen HERE
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San Francisco pop-rockers SUNSET LINES drop “The Miles” – Listen HERE

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

(Brooklyn, NY) Following the demise of their previous group, San Francisco-based musicians Liz Brooks (lead vox, synth), Paul McCorkle (guitar, synth) and Greg Wieman (drums) decided to take things in a new direction. Rounding out […]

WATCH: "Burning Flame" the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC
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WATCH: “Burning Flame” the latest video from THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

The Franklin Electric’s latest video, ‘Burning Flame,’ covers raw, youthful infatuation and gut wrenching rejection, all within the setting of a small hometown diner. The male lead works in the dish pit of the café […]

WHITE REAPER - Share new video for 'Judy French' - Watch HERE
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WHITE REAPER – Share new video for ‘Judy French’ – Watch HERE

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the April release of their new album ‘The World’s Best American Band’ on Polyvinyl Records, Louisville indie/garage band White Reaper have announced a short run of EU/UK tour dates for this October. […]

FINK - Release their sixth studio album, ‘RESURGAM’ in September - Listen to track 'Cracks Appear' HERE
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FINK – Release their sixth studio album, ‘RESURGAM’ in September – Listen to track ‘Cracks Appear’ HERE

July 31, 2017 XS Noize

‘Resurgam’ is the eagerly-anticipated sixth studio album from UK-born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter musician Fink, real name Fin Greenall, alongside long-time bandmates Tim Thornton (drums, guitar) and Guy Whittaker (bass). The record, released on 15 September 2017, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire - "Everything Now"
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ALBUM REVIEW: Arcade Fire – “Everything Now”

July 31, 2017 Lori Gava

There is always significant anticipation any time Arcade Fire announces a new release is pending. The pre release singles and videos have only built the drama. On July 28th “Everything Now” hits all the usual […]

THE KILLERS - Reveal details for their highly anticipated new album, "Wonderful Wonderful" + live dates
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THE KILLERS – Reveal details for their highly anticipated new album, “Wonderful Wonderful” + live dates

July 28, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers have revealed details for their highly anticipated new album, Wonderful Wonderful. The band’s fifth studio album, and first in five years, will be released on September 22nd on Island Records. Produced by Jacknife […]

THE SEAGULLS - forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ gets August release
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THE SEAGULLS – forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ gets August release

July 27, 2017 XS Noize

Introducing The Seagulls and their forthcoming LP ‘Blood Orange’ released on 21st August 2017. The band consists of three brothers who have been producing music together from a very young age giving that raw, live […]

FUTURE ISLANDS - Announce THIRD O2 Academy Brixton show
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FUTURE ISLANDS – Announce THIRD O2 Academy Brixton show

July 27, 2017 XS Noize

Future Islands have added a third London date to their UK in November. The Baltimore trio will headline the O2 Academy Brixton show on November 22nd – their third consecutive show at the hallowed 5,000-capacity […]

GARY NUMAN releases new music video for "My Name Is Ruin" - Watch Now!
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GARY NUMAN releases new music video for “My Name Is Ruin” – Watch Now!

July 27, 2017 XS Noize

Coming almost four years after his album ‘Splinter (Songs From A Broken Mind)’ earned the best reviews of his career and his highest chart-placing in 20 years, the iconic and highly influential Gary Numan will […]

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