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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
          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
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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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Album Review: Deaf Havana - All These Countless Nights
Album Reviews

Album Review: Deaf Havana – All These Countless Nights

February 15, 2017 Lori Gava

The band Deaf Havana has passed through a Scylla and Charybdis of sorts since their last release 2013’s Old Souls. The band after that release was on the brink of financial crisis and almost broke […]

Belfast duo New Portals unveil 'Stereo' video
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Belfast duo New Portals unveil ‘Stereo’ video

February 15, 2017 XS Noize

Belfast duo New Portals have revealed the video for new single ‘Stereo’, the title track of their forthcoming debut EP out March 10th.  The video sees New Portals’ frontwoman Ruth Aicken leading a staccato dance […]

Track of the Day: WARM DIGITS (featuring Field Music) - “End Times"
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: WARM DIGITS (featuring Field Music) – “End Times”

February 15, 2017 XS Noize

Memphis Industries have announced the signing of electronic duo WARM DIGITS (AKA Newcastle-based Andrew Hodson and Steve Jefferis). Their first emission is the track “End Times” (featuring Field Music). A new album, loosely themed around […]

Track of the Day: Little Dragon - 'High'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Little Dragon – ‘High’

February 14, 2017 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon release their first new music since their critically- acclaimed 2014 album, Nabuma Rubberband. The song, entitled ‘High’, is a smouldering marriage of percolating electronics and the laid-back R&B melodies the […]

Album Review: The Pigeon Detectives - Broken Glances
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Pigeon Detectives – Broken Glances

February 14, 2017 Helen Russell

English indie rock band from Leeds, The Pigeon Detectives, are back with their 5th album Broken Glances. Which follows platinum selling debut album Wait for Me, gold selling 2nd album Emergency, Up Guards & At […]

#30. XS Noize Music Podcast: Ten Fé Discuss Debut album "Hit The Light"
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#30. XS Noize Music Podcast: Ten Fé Discuss Debut album “Hit The Light”

February 14, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #30 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan, from Ten Fé. Ben and Leo, released their debut album Hit […]

Dutch Uncles to launch album at new go karting track
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Dutch Uncles to launch album at new go karting track

February 14, 2017 XS Noize

Dutch Uncles have announced a special event to launch new record Big Balloon (released this Friday on Memphis Industries). The band have partnered with TeamSport, a new go karting facility housed underneath Manchester Arena, for […]

Album Review: Elbow - Little Fictions
Album Reviews

Album Review: Elbow – Little Fictions

February 13, 2017 Lori Gava

Esteemed Alternative Indie band Elbow released their seventh studio album “Little Fictions” on February 3rd. The album is a follow up to the band’s 2015 EP “Lost Worker Bee”. The returning super heavy weight champion […]

Near To Hear #3: Life Goals
Near to Hear

Near To Hear #3: Life Goals

February 13, 2017 Fionn Crossan

On this weeks Near To Hear we have a fresh new project already wrapping Belfast round their finger. “Life Goals” is the indie rock side project of three quarters of the local Stalwarts “Gascan Ruckus” […]

JULIE BYRNE announces MAY UK Tour
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JULIE BYRNE announces MAY UK Tour

February 10, 2017 XS Noize

American wanderer Julie Byrne’s second album ‘Not Even Happiness’ (released last month to widespread acclaim on Basin Rock) vividly archives what would have otherwise been lost to the road – bustling roadside diners, the stars […]

Jamiroquai Announce First Headline Festival Dates In Six Years
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JAMIROQUAI Releases ‘CLOUD 9’, First Single Off New Album ‘AUTOMATON’ – Listen

February 10, 2017 XS Noize

Following on from the explosive return of new video ‘Automaton’ and first new music from Jamiroquai in seven years which sent bloggers, fans and critics in to global frenzy, Grammy award winning pioneers of “future […]

Ten Fè share 'Another Way' ahead of debut album release on February 3rd - LISTEN
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TEN FÉ Announce U.S. Tour Dates

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Ten Fé have announced their first U.S. live dates. In addition to their stop at Bonnaroo this June, the duo will perform in NYC at Mercury Lounge, Philadelphia at World Café, Los Angeles at Hotel […]

Honeyblood Release Video For "BABES NEVER DIE" + Announce Biggest Tour To Date
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Honeyblood Release Video For “BABES NEVER DIE” + Announce Biggest Tour To Date

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Glasgow two-piece – frontwoman Stina Tweeddale and drummer Cat Myers are back with the video to their electrifying single “Babes Never Die.” The song is from their critically acclaimed and heavily buzzed sophomore album Babes […]

Depeche Mode To Release New Single “Where’s The Revolution” on February 3rd 1
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Depeche Mode Unveil Video for “Where’s The Revolution” – Watch

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Iconic, multi-platinum selling musical pioneers Depeche Mode have unveiled their much anticipated video for new single “Where’s The Revolution” today. The track, which Depeche Mode teased during their highly viewed press conference in Milan this […]

JOOLS HOLLAND announces FINAL line-up for Belfast Waterfront show
Gigs

JOOLS HOLLAND announces FINAL line-up for Belfast Waterfront show

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

JOOLS HOLLAND announces the FINAL line-up for the show at the Waterfront Belfast this October – newly added is the wonderful JOSE FELICIANO ! Joining Jools on stage as special guest will be Grammy Award […]

Texas are back with new album ‘Jump On Board’, check out video for first single ‘Let’s Work It Out’
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Texas are back with new album ‘Jump On Board’, check out video for first single ‘Let’s Work It Out’

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Texas are back with ‘Jump On Board’, a glorious new album from one of Britain’s best loved bands. Now signed to BMG, Texas have made an absolute pop classic boasting the back to the dance […]

Track of the Day: Shrinking Minds - 'Something Better'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Shrinking Minds – ‘Something Better’

February 9, 2017 XS Noize

Formed in January 2014, Shrinking Minds have wasted no time in gathering a reputation as one of the most twisted, raucous and exciting new bands in Liverpool. A reputation built around their energetic live performances […]

Crazy Bones Share Video for Forthcoming EP Track 'Melting' - Watch
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Crazy Bones Share Video for Forthcoming EP Track ‘Melting’ – Watch

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Check out below the video for ‘Melting’ by Toronto based Crazy Bones from their forthcoming Cosmic Drips EP, out March 2nd. “I wrote this song when I was living in Tofino sitting by the ocean […]

Blackfield have released a new lyric video for the song “From 44 to 48” - Watch
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Blackfield have released a new lyric video for the song “From 44 to 48” – Watch

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their new studio album V on February 10th through Kscope, Blackfield, a collaboration between Israeli songwriter and musician Aviv Geffen, and British musician and producer Steven Wilson, have released a […]

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark - 'About You Now'
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day | Meadowlark – ‘About You Now’

February 8, 2017 XS Noize

Meadowlark have announced details of a new EP of late night reworks entitled ‘Nocturnes’ for release on March 10th via Believe Recordings (James Vincent McMorrow, Gavin James). The ‘Nocturnes’ EP is a collection of cinematic […]

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