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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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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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FEEDER - Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues 1
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FEEDER – Reveal video for Another Day On Earth + Announce Special Edition Album Re-issues

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

Today, FEEDER are revealing the video for their third single ‘Another Day On Earth’, from their recent top 10 album ‘All Bright Electric’. Produced & directed by Sitcom Soldiers, the stunning video was cut in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: “VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR” – Bruce Woolley and Polly Scattergood

February 24, 2017 Amanda Stock

Video Killed The Radio Star is internationally one of the most instantly recognisable songs of all time. Written by Bruce Woolley, Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, the original Buggles music video is famous for being […]

ERASURE - Announce New Album 'World Be Gone' + Headline Tour Dates
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ERASURE – Announce New Album ‘World Be Gone’ + Headline Tour Dates

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) today announce details of their seventeenth studio album, World Be Gone, out on Mute on 19 May 2017. World Be Gone is the follow up to 2014’s The Violet […]

Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es - Running Scared
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Exclusive Video Premiere: The Magic Es – Running Scared

February 24, 2017 XS Noize

English rock n’ roll band The Magic Es will release their new single Running Scared today via Oh Mercy! Records. The anthemic new release follows previous singles Colour Up My World and Melody Jane, which […]

Album Review: Tycho - Epoch
Album Reviews

Album Review: Tycho – Epoch

February 23, 2017 Lori Gava

Fans of IDM have long been familiar with the works of Scott Hansen, producer, graphic artist and musician who operates under the moniker Tycho. Hansen set off on his musical journey as his alter ego […]

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan - 'Cake & Butter'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Zahed Sultan – ‘Cake & Butter’

February 23, 2017 XS Noize

In a follow up to his 2015 sophomore album eyeamsound, multimedia artist Zahed Sultan (Kuwait) releases a new single ‘Cake & Butter’. ‘Cake & Butter’ is a gritty, alternative rock song with an infectious chorus. […]

Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single 'Something Just Like This' with Coldplay
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Listen to The Chainsmokers brand new single ‘Something Just Like This’ with Coldplay

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their brand new single with Coldplay, “Something Just Like This.” Following four consecutive Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Hits (including the record-shattering hit “Closer”), “Something Just Like […]

TEN FÉ Share New Single "Twist Your Arm" - Listen
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Ten Fé release Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas rework of ‘Twist Your Arm’ – LISTEN

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

After Ben Moorhouse and Leo a.k.a Ten Fé released Twist Your Arm, their bluesy-electro-stomper produced by Ewan Pearson (Jagwar Ma, M83, The Rapture), which was NME’s New Music of the Day, Line Of Best Fit’s […]

Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017
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Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour for 2017

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

One of UK’s most exciting bands Twin Atlantic announce a new UK tour taking their critically acclaimed live show to UK cities they have not been to in years. The tour begins in Aberdeen on […]

Cayetana share "Mesa" video, + announce new album 'New Kind Of Normal'
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Cayetana share “Mesa” video, + announce new album ‘New Kind Of Normal’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Cayetana has shared “Mesa,” the lead single from their new album, New Kind Of Normal. Cayetana is self-releasing New Kind Of Normal, the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut, on their new label Plum […]

Jamiroquai - Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) - WATCH
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Jamiroquai – Reveal Cloud 9 Video (co-starring Monica Cruz) – WATCH

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Continuing the incredible momentum of their return, global superstars Jamiroquai officially release the video for ‘Cloud 9’, their debut single from eighth studio album ‘Automaton’. Shot in Almeria Spain with Automaton director Charlie Lightening and […]

Track of the Day: Sweet White - ‘Lovers’
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Track of the Day: Sweet White – ‘Lovers’

February 22, 2017 XS Noize

Sweet White return with new single ‘Lovers’ following the brilliant success of EP Monet’ and stand alone single ‘Genine’. Produced by Sweet White drummer Shaun Wilson, Lovers, in it’s 4 minutes and 20 seconds, sees […]

Elliott Smith - Either/Or  20th Anniversary edition out March 10th - Listen to unreleased tracks
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Elliott Smith – Either/Or 20th Anniversary edition out March 10th – Listen to unreleased tracks

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Elliott Smith’s best-selling and greatly beloved album, Either/Or, UMC are releasing Either/Or: Expanded Edition, on March 10th on 2CD and digital, with a 2LP following on May 19th. Either/Or: […]

Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates
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Broken Social Scene announce european tour dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

Having made an explosive return to the live arena at the end of last summer with acclaimed performances at Electric Picnic, Festival No.6 and End Of The Road, and currently putting the finishing touches to […]

CITY AND COLOUR - announces new single 'Wasted Love' - Watch video
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City and Colour Announces Additional 2017 US Tour Dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

City and Colour, acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Dallas Green, has announced an additional run of USA tour, in support of his latest album If I Should Go Before You. The tour begins in Akron, […]

Car Seat Headrest Announces Mammoth Tour
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CAR SEAT HEADREST announce UK summer live dates

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

2016 proved to be a breakout year for Seattle wunderkind Will Toledo. Under the aegis of Car Seat Headrest, he signed to Matador and promptly released “Teens Of Denial”, which went on to become one […]

BRITISH SEA POWER Announce 'Let The Dancers Inherit The Party'
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BRITISH SEA POWER Reveal ‘Keep On Trying (Sechs Freunde)’- LISTEN

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

British Sea Power have announced the second track to be taken from their forthcoming album Let The Dancers Inherit The Party (March 31st). Keep On Trying (Sechs Freunde) is a mighty, middle-of-the-dancefloor paean to perseverance; […]

Jesus Jones confirm new album details
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Jesus Jones confirm new album details

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

Jesus Jones have confirmed details of their new album ‘Passages’, due for release in June 2017. ‘Passages’ is the sixth Jesus Jones album and their first since ‘London’ was released back in 2001. Despite never […]

London band Hunck share video for their brand new single 'Little Woman' - LISTEN
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London band Hunck share video for their brand new single ‘Little Woman’ – LISTEN

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

London band Hunck have shared the video for their brand new single ‘Little Woman’, out on the 24th February on Rex Records. As the world swiftly accelerates into a new era of anti-intellectual and aggressively […]

Tall Ships debut video for 'Petrichor' - WATCH
Gigs

Tall Ships debut video for ‘Petrichor’ – WATCH

February 21, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Brighton’s Tall Ships present the video for ‘Petrichor’, the latest single from their much anticipated second album Impressions, arriving March 31st via FatCat Records. ‘Petrichor’ serves as one of Impressions’ greatest peaks, a hands-raised-aloft […]

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