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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
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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
          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
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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 […]

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          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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CABBAGE - Share new video for ‘CELEBRATION OF A DISEASE’ - Watch HERE
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CABBAGE – Share new video for ‘CELEBRATION OF A DISEASE’ – Watch HERE

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

Cabbage have today aired the new video for ‘Celebration Of A Disease’, lifted from the forthcoming EP ‘The Extended Play Of Cruelty’, to be released on August 25th on CD, Cassette and 10 inch vinyl, […]

NEON WALTZ - Release their long-awaited debut album, "Strange Hymns" in August
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NEON WALTZ – Release their long-awaited debut album, “Strange Hymns” in August

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

The swirling, melodic rock and miraculous existence of ‘Britain’s most northerly band’, NEON WALTZ is celebrated in celestial style with the release of the band’s long-awaited debut album, Strange Hymns on Ignition Records on Fri […]

GANG OF YOUTHS - Announce new UK tour for October + share 'Keep Me in the Open' from upcoming album Go Farther in Lightness
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GANG OF YOUTHS – Announce new UK tour for October + share ‘Keep Me in the Open’ from upcoming album Go Farther in Lightness

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

After last being seen on these shores for a heavily attended run of dates in May, Sydney’s Gang of Youths today announce news of a tour for October, where they’ll take in their biggest UK […]

Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, BUFFALOS BAY to release EP in September
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Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, BUFFALOS BAY to release EP in September

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

Formed in 2015 Buffalos Bay are a 5 piece Psych Pop/Rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland Heavily inspired by the 1960s, they are influenced by artists such as The Beatles, The Kinks and early Bee […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new track 'Things People Want' - Listen Now!
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PAUL DRAPER releases video for “THINGS PEOPLE WANT” – Watch video HERE

July 26, 2017 XS Noize

Paul Draper has announced details of a new track ahead of the release of his long awaited debut solo album. ‘Things People Want’ is a yearning love letter to an unobtainable everyday life that comes […]

Dublin Alt Rocker THE STOLES announce the release of their new single “Evelyn” - Watch Video
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Dublin Alt Rocker THE STOLES announce the release of their new single “Evelyn” – Watch Video

July 25, 2017 XS Noize

Dublin Alt Rocker The Stoles are delighted to announce the release of their new single called “Evelyn” taken from the band upcoming debut album “AGE OF DECEPTION” and it will be out on iTunes, Spotify […]

SWIMMING GIRLS share brand new track '2 Kids' - Listen Now!
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SWIMMING GIRLS – Share music video for brand new track ‘2 Kids’

July 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Swimming Girls share the music video for ‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ […]

THE CRIBS - Announce New Album '247 Rock Star Shit' For August Release
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THE CRIBS – Announce New Album ‘247 Rock Star Shit’ For August Release

July 24, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh off the back of a sell-out spring tour celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the bands much lauded third album ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’ (which saw them headline their largest show to date […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper - "Spooky Action"
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – “Spooky Action”

July 24, 2017 Lori Gava

The return of Mansun frontman Paul Draper has been a long time coming. Rumours of his return to the music scene began a few years after what some would call Mansun’s classic Brit Pop band […]

DHANI HARRISON - Announces debut solo album with first single
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DHANI HARRISON – Announces debut solo album with first single

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy Award winning musician Dhani Harrison’s first solo album ‘IN///PARALLEL’ will be released on October 6 through BMG. Today, he also shares the first single from the album ‘All About Waiting’ Dhani Harrison has been […]

STARSAILOR - Announce Brand New Album 'All This Life', Stream Lead Track  'Listen To Your Heart' Now
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STARSAILOR – ‘All This Life’ title track of new album revealed

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

British quartet STARSAILOR have revealed their brand new single ‘All This Life’, the title track from their upcoming album, which is out September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. Lead singer and guitarist James Walsh explains, “’All […]

PREMIERE: Rusty Ship - "Tip Of My Tongue" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Rusty Ship – “Tip Of My Tongue” – Listen Now!

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Nashville grunge-rockers Rusty Shipp release their new single ‘Tip Of My Tongue’ today Friday 21st July via Valinor Records. The roaring grunge-pop track offers up serrated guitars and earworm melodies and is lifted from Mortal […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier - "Rust"
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Rachel K Collier – “Rust”

July 21, 2017 XS Noize

Following up on previous single “Paper Tiger” supported by Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn and Adam Walton, Welsh artist and one-woman production machine Rachel K Collier delivers ultramodern metallic electro-pop with new single “Rust”. Now in […]

IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 1
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IN FOCUS// Dropkick Murphys – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17

July 20, 2017 Clair McAllister

Dropkick Murphys played Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 16/6/17 with support from United Bottles and The Fratellis. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.

PREMIERE: The Max Tribe "Hello" - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: The Max Tribe “Hello” – Listen Now!

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere the smoldering new single “Hello,” by  Psych Rock/ Blues band The Max Tribe from forthcoming album Retrofit. The albums release in early August coincides with the start of the band’s U.S. […]

WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop
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WOLF PARADE Announce first album in seven years Cry Cry Cry, out Oct 6th on Sub Pop

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Parade will release the thunderous Cry Cry Cry, the band’s first new album in seven years (and fourth full-length overall), worldwide from Sub Pop on Friday, October 6th, 2017. The album will be available […]

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

July 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following an acclaimed run of shows across the UK and Europe this summer, Arcade Fire have announced a headline tour for Spring 2018, which will see “one of the most popular and essential bands of […]

ADAM ANT - Announces final 2017 performance
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ADAM ANT – Announces final 2017 performance

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Due to overwhelming demand, and after playing sold-out shows to over 75,000 fans around the world throughout the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand, pop icon Adam Ant has saved the best for last […]

The Lemon Twigs announce debut album 'Do Hollywood'
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THE LEMON TWIGS – Announce ‘Brothers of Destruction’ EP; Hear first track ‘Night Song’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

The Lemon Twigs have announced Brothers of Destruction, a six-track EP of previously unreleased material. Slated for September 22nd, Brothers of Destruction was written and recorded by the D’Addario brothers – Brian (20) and Michael […]

LITTLE DRAGON - Reveal Stunning Video For 'Strobe Light'
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LITTLE DRAGON – Reveal Stunning Video For ‘Strobe Light’

July 19, 2017 XS Noize

Today sees Grammy-nominated Gothenburg natives Little Dragon reveal the stunning video for ‘Strobe Light’. The sun-kissed video, shot in Johannesburg, was masterminded by Kristin-Lee Moolman alongside frequent collaborator and stylist IB Kamara and is made […]

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