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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 […]

          Huartan
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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 […]

          tom smith
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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
          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
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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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INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix” 1
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INTERVIEW: Kristin Hersh Talks Dublin, Works In Progress. Says She’s Returning for her “Ireland Fix”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Kristin Hersh is most recognized as the front person for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses. She has also found a surprisingly successful career as an author, she has published the critically acclaimed “Paradoxical Undressing” in […]

LONDON GRAMMAR -  Announce New Single 'Non Believer' + October UK Live Dates
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LONDON GRAMMAR – Announce New Single ‘Non Believer’ + October UK Live Dates

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

London Grammar today release new single ‘Non Believer’, from their number 1 album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing. This, the band’s second album debuted in the top spot on release and has now spent five […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “Whatever Kind Of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Whatever Kind Of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, rather […]

PREMIERE: San Eco - "Whatever Kind Of Heaven" – Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: San Eco – “What Kind of Heaven” – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

What Kind of Heaven is a 7 minute prog pop anthem based on a philosophy that heaven or hell is determined by how your memory lives on in the friends and family that survive you, […]

THE KILLERS - unveil the video for their dazzling new single,"The Man" - Watch Now!
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THE KILLERS – Announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Killers announce a major UK and Ireland tour for November 2017 – the tour will follow the release of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’. The Killers recently released the video for their […]

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - Release Video For "Vanity Pail Kids"
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BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – Release Video For “Vanity Pail Kids”

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following a wave of praise for the release of Broken Social Scene’s newest album, Hug of Thunder, the band has released the video for the song “Vanity Pail Kids.” Broken Social Scene’s long-awaited return has […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years – Listen Now!

July 18, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Heyward unveils his first single in eighteen years, the double A-side ‘Mountaintop’ and ‘Baby Blue Sky’, set for release on 30th June via Gladsome Hawk. The single is first offering from his eagerly anticipated […]

COLDPLAY Bring The Head Full of Dreams Tour to Croke Park
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COLDPLAY Celebrate History of American Immigrants in New Video for ‘MIRACLES (SOMEONE SPECIAL)’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Coldplay have premiered a new lyric video for Miracles (Someone Special), the collaboration with Detroit rapper Big Sean from their new five-track Kaleidoscope EP. The video – which you can watch BELOW – was directed […]

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly & James McAlister share new song 'Mercury' 1
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Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister – debut video for Planetarium track ‘Neptune’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister have premiered a video for their song ‘Neptune’, taken from their debut album Planetarium. Stephens, Muhly, Dessner and McAlister are in the midst of limited run […]

Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March
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GOLDFRAPP Announce Autumn UK Dates As Part Of ‘THE SILVER EYE WORLD TOUR’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

After a brilliant run of festival performances including Glastonbury, Bluedot and Latitude and a spectacular headline show at Somerset House, Goldfrapp have announced the UK leg of their ‘Silver Eye World Tour’. A run of […]

THE SHERLOCKS release new video & announce debut album 2
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THE SHERLOCKS unveil new single ahead of debut album

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their single titled ‘Live For The Moment’ ahead of their debut album of the same name, due for release August 18th. ‘Live For The Moment’ is an […]

THE HORRORS release their stunningly assertive fifth album ‘V’ on September 22 + announce UK & Irish tour for October 2017
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THE HORRORS Reveal Their Computer-Generated Absract New Video For ‘MACHINE’

July 17, 2017 XS Noize

The Horrors reveal a visually stunning, computer generated abstract video for their critically acclaimed new single ‘Machine’. Featuring layers of simulations of micro-organisms, the video is the work of CGI pioneer Jon Emmony who is […]

KRISTIN HERSH - Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert
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KRISTIN HERSH – Returns to Dublin for special one-off concert

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

During her recent U.S. tour, indie rock music legend KristinHersh stopped in to the KEXP studios for a special session. The resultant video is out now in streaming HERE Kristin will also be returning to […]

THE WATERBOYS - announce their brand new double album entitled 'Out Of All This Blue' 2
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THE WATERBOYS – Release The Groovy, Infectious Track “IF THE ANSWER IS YEAH” – Listen Now!

July 15, 2017 XS Noize

The Waterboys have announced their brand new double album entitled Out Of All This Blue, available September 8 via BMG. This is their debut album with BMG since recently signing with the label. In advance […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume 2

July 14, 2017 Lori Gava

What do you do when your well established band hits a prolific creative period and the double album format is all but off limits as an option for presenting your material? Canadian band The Dears […]

Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August
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Mancunian duo SAN ECO to release debut LP in August

July 14, 2017 XS Noize

San Eco combine the unique approach of two musicians, one with a footing in innovative electronica, the other in bombastic indie pop. Five years in the making, their debut album ‘San Eco’ finds them drawing […]

NINE INCH NAILS - Announce New EP & Release New Track - Listen Now!
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NINE INCH NAILS – Announce New EP & Release New Track – Listen Now!

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails’ new EP, ADD VIOLENCE, will be released on July 21. See below for track listing. The five-song collection is the second in a series of three related EPs. The first, Not The […]

ARCADE FIRE - Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band's forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now
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ARCADE FIRE – Release “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire have released “Electric Blue”—the fourth and final advance track from the band’s forthcoming fifth album, Everything Now. The song premiered today via Apple Music as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1. Everything […]

AMERICAN FOOTBALL - Share video for 'Home is Where the Haunt is'
Gigs

AMERICAN FOOTBALL – Share video for ‘Home is Where the Haunt is’

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

American Football have revealed the music video for ‘Home Is Where The Haunt Is’, from their new album American Football, out now on Wichita Recordings. The video was directed by Erin Elders, who shares that […]

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

July 13, 2017 XS Noize

‘2 Kids’ is the dazzling new track from Swimming Girls – the Bath quartet who arrived last month with their brilliant introductory single ‘Tastes Like Money’. If ‘Tastes Like Money’ was the bands shimmering, pop-punk […]

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