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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
          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
          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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BETH DITTO Announces Run of European Live Shows
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BETH DITTO Announces Run of European Live Shows

March 28, 2017 XS Noize

Beth Ditto, former front woman of iconic indie rock trio Gossip, has announced three exclusive European appearances in April, by way of introducing her highly anticipated debut solo album. With shows in Berlin, Paris and […]

BILLY BRAGG Announces ‘Bridges Not Walls’ Solo Tour
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BILLY BRAGG Announces ‘Bridges Not Walls’ Solo Tour

March 28, 2017 XS Noize

Fresh from touring the world with Joe Henry and galvanised by ‘events’, not least the worrying rise of popularism, Billy Bragg is dealing with it in the best way he knows how, by strapping on […]

Track of the Day: THE HURT - 'Sleeping'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: THE HURT – ‘Sleeping’

March 28, 2017 XS Noize

‘Sleeping’ is an epic and brooding masterpiece. Co-written by Rikki Turner (Paris Angels) and Stephen Evans of Cabbage, the song is dark and beautifully sinister; Lo-fi American Gothic meets Cave and Cohen. Turner’s baritone is […]

RAG'N'BONE MAN releases new single 'Skin' & tours the UK next month
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RAG’N’BONE MAN releases new single ‘Skin’ & tours the UK next month

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

Rag’n’Bone Man, AKA Rory Graham, releases his new single Skin, out now on Best Laid Plans / Columbia Records. Taken from his debut album Human which was released on February 10 to mass critical acclaim, […]

SUPERFOOD share 'Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)' remix
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SUPERFOOD share ‘Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)’ remix

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

With the band currently a week into the inaugural Dirty Hit Tour, with a homecoming Birmingham show tonight, Superfood today share a remix of recent single, with ‘Double Dutch (Dubble Dutch)’ available hear below. Of […]

ELEVANT Announce Normal Life EP + Tour Dates 1
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ELEVANT Announce Normal Life EP + Tour Dates

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

Elevant are the thunderous genre absorbers heading the Loner Noise label.Since their formation in 2014 they’ve fused a host of disparate influences into a sound that can be dark and atmospheric, heavy and crushing or […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil Springsteen cover of ‘Streets of Philadelphia’
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LEA PORCELAIN unveil Springsteen cover of ‘Streets of Philadelphia’

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

London via Berlin alternative electronic post-punk duo, Lea Porcelain, fresh from the acclaim for their latest single ‘Bones’, unleash a brooding, alternative take on Springsteen’s classic, ‘Streets of Philadelphia’. Recorded as a Christmas present for […]

Track of the Day: HEAVY SUNS - 'Hide' 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: HEAVY SUNS – ‘Hide’

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

When it comes down to it, who doesn’t have a love for The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin? It sounds cliché that South Yorkshire’s newest and most exciting export Heavy Suns take influence from […]

PET SHOP BOYS Release “THE POP KIDS” (THE REMIXES) March 18 - listen
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PET SHOP BOYS Announce Dublin Concert Date

March 27, 2017 XS Noize

After the huge success of the first part of their Super World Tour last autumn, the Pet Shop Boys have just announced a concert date for Ireland. Following sold-out concerts in the USA, Canada, Germany, […]

Album Review: Goldfrapp – Silver Eye
Album Reviews

Album Review: Goldfrapp – Silver Eye

March 27, 2017 Sandra Blemster

The enigmatic and creative Goldfrapp will release their seventh studio album Silver Eye this week on March 31st on Mute records. This is the follow-up to their 2013 Tales of Us. They have pooled together […]

Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party 2
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Album Review: BRITISH SEA POWER- Let the Dancers Inherit the Party

March 25, 2017 Lori Gava

Unique and eclectic are two words that come to mind when the band British Sea Power is mentioned. On March 31, 2017 the band will be releasing their 10th studio album Let the Dancers Inherit […]

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC - Share new video for 'Someone Just Like You' - Watch
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THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC – Share new video for ‘Someone Just Like You’ – Watch

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Montreal-based alt-folk band The Franklin Electric are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album titled ‘Blue Ceilings’ on 5th May 2017 via Indica Records. The band will be heading to the UK in Spring […]

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single 'Whiteout Conditions' - Listen
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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS share new single ‘Whiteout Conditions’ – Listen

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed supergroup The New Pornographers are premiering the title track of their forthcoming full-length record Whiteout Conditions today. Stream/share the song here. The album is due April 7th and is the first release on […]

British newcomer TOM WALKER announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st
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British newcomer TOM WALKER announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

Set to take 2017 by storm, British newcomer Tom Walker not only announces the release of his new EP ‘Blessings’ April 21st on Relentless Records, but also an 8 date UK tour including his biggest […]

Track of the Day: JOY ROOM - 'What's Your Number'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: JOY ROOM – ‘What’s Your Number’

March 24, 2017 XS Noize

West-London fourpiece Joy Room have announced new release What’s Your Number? out today, with b-side Down coming soon. Joy Room announced themselves back in September with the intro track Late At Night, which has since […]

Live Review: BLOSSOMS LIVE at The Roundhouse 1
Live Reviews

Live Review: BLOSSOMS LIVE at The Roundhouse

March 24, 2017 Helen Russell

The VO5 NME Awards Tour 2017 landed in London last night and Blossoms were worthy headliners. The guys from Stockport filled the Roundhouse from floor to ceiling with devoted fans that would be worthy of […]

GORILLAZ - Announce New Album 'HUMANZ' - Watch Video Here
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GORILLAZ – Announce New Album ‘HUMANZ’ – Watch Video Here

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Gorillaz are back. The world’s most successful virtual band will make their highly anticipated return with a new studio album titled Humanz, to be released by Parlophone Records on 28th April, 2017. Produced by Gorillaz, […]

Black Lips announce new album "Satan's graffiti or God's art?", Listen to track 1
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Black Lips announce new album “Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?”, Listen to track

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Atlanta flower punk pioneers Black Lips have announced that their first album in three years, Satan’s graffiti or God’s art?, is set for release May 5th in the UK through Vice Records. Produced by Sean […]

Goldfrapp have revealed their new track, ‘Ocean’ - Listen
New Music

GOLDFRAPP have revealed their hypnotic new track, ‘Moon In Your Mouth’- Listen

March 23, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp have revealed their hypnotic new track, ‘Moon In Your Mouth’, the latest from their forthcoming album ‘Silver Eye’, released on March 31st through Mute. Backed by a chorus of sensual synths, Alison’s haunting vocals […]

Track of the Day: The Jacques - No Kamikaze
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Jacques – No Kamikaze

March 22, 2017 XS Noize

The Jacques new song No Kamikaze nosedived into view on 10th March. In a nod to the band’s growing popularity and acceptance in mainland Europe it was released exclusively in France in early February and […]

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