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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 […]

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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The Pretenders will release their brand new album, ‘Alone’ on October 21st 2
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The Pretenders announce a full UK Headline tour for 2017

December 6, 2016 XS Noize

Due to immense demand for their sold out Royal Albert Hall show on April 10 2017, the Pretenders are pleased to announce a full UK tour for Autumn 2017 which will see the band play […]

#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell 'From Moscow To Mars', 30 Years Of Erasure
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#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell ‘From Moscow To Mars’, 30 Years Of Erasure

December 6, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #26 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Andy Bell from Erasure. Erasure need no introduction they are responsible for writing […]

The Coronas Announce a return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL this December
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The Coronas return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL

December 3, 2016 XS Noize

This December The Coronas will return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL – followed by three SOLD OUT shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. Don’t miss one of the most exciting Irish live acts in Belfast this December. […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 – ‘One More Time With Feeling’ gets DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd

December 2, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release on DVD and Blu-ray of One More Time Feeling – the feature film about the making of their acclaimed album Skeleton Tree directed by Andrew […]

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos - “Wine & Champagne”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos – “Wine & Champagne”

December 2, 2016 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heart beats that appear between regular beats, known […]

Paul Simon works with Chance the Rapper collaborators on new song
New Music

Paul Simon works with Chance the Rapper collaborators on new song

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

Nico Segal and Nate Fox, partners in The Social Experiment and frequent Chance the Rapper collaborators have melded “The Clock” and “The Werewolf”, two songs from Paul Simon’s latest album Stranger to Stranger, into an […]

The Twang Release Christmas Single - Listen
The Listening Post

The Twang Release Christmas Single – Listen

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

After a long day in the studio during the summer of 2014, The Twang began tinkering with a tune about a young man sitting at a bar, struggling to make sense of his life. From […]

Track of the Day: Heldinky - Arms
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Heldinky – Arms

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

Heldinky’s new single ‘Arms’, is taken from their debut album ‘Miles to Go Before I Sleep’ and provides an introduction to the trio ahead of the release of their new album in 2017. Based in […]

Track of the Day: Olivia May - Tonight
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Olivia May – Tonight

November 30, 2016 XS Noize

Olivia May has a story to tell. Years of starts, stops and self-doubt has shaped a voice now ready to empower and inspire those going through similar struggles. Hailing from Fresno, California, Olivia began her […]

White Lies Announce New Album 'Friends' to be released October 7th - Listen to track
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White Lies reveal video for ‘Hold Back Your Love’

November 29, 2016 XS Noize

White Lies continue their electro-fuelled dance with the heartfelt ‘Hold Back Your Love’, with the new video directed by David Pablos (the critically acclaimed ‘The Chosen Ones’). This soul searching track is filled with an […]

#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album "Kicking Up The Dust"
Podcasts

#25: XS Noize Music Podcast: John Power from Cast talks tour + new album “Kicking Up The Dust”

November 29, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #25 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by John Power from Cast. Cast first appeared on the scene in the mid […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two exclusive UK live shows
Gigs

Richard Ashcroft announces 2017 UK arena shows

November 29, 2016 XS Noize

Following sold out shows and festival performances including Isle Of Wight Festival as well as international shows in Japan, Chile, Argentina and Mexico, Richard Ashcroft sees out 2016 in grand style with the announcement of […]

The Rifles reveal new video for 'Groundhog Day'
The Listening Post

The Rifles reveal new video for ‘Groundhog Day’

November 28, 2016 XS Noize

The Rifles release brand new video for track ‘Groundhog Day’ from current album ‘Big Life’. ‘Groundhog Day’ is the lively album opening track which expresses the longing to be free from an endlessly repetitive job […]

Laura Marling Announces New Album 'Semper Femina'
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Laura Marling Announces New Album ‘Semper Femina’

November 28, 2016 XS Noize

Laura Marling has announced full details of her sixth album with the unveiling of new video “Soothing.”Semper Femina will be released March 10th, 2017 on Laura’s own label More Alarming Records via Kobalt Music Recordings. […]

Track of the Day: The Slow Show - ‘Ordinary Lives’
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Slow Show – ‘Ordinary Lives’

November 28, 2016 XS Noize

‘Ordinary Lives’ is the beautiful new single from The Slow Show. ‘Ordinary Lives’ is the first single to be taken from ‘Dream Darling’, the follow up to the Manchester five-piece’s acclaimed 2015 debut ‘White Water’. […]

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead - In Rainbows
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisted: Radiohead – In Rainbows

November 27, 2016 Lori Gava

Time flies, it seems like only yesterday that Radiohead’s groundbreaking In Rainbows was released. My intention with this essay/review is to get ahead of the landslide of Radiohead “In Rainbows” 10th anniversary reviews coming next […]

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon And The Crowes - 23/11/2016 The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Brian Fallon And The Crowes – 23/11/2016 The Olympia Theatre, Dublin

November 27, 2016 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand to capture Brian Fallon And The Crowes at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin Ireland on 23/11/2016.

Live Review: Lush – November 25th Manchester Academy 2016
Live Reviews

Live Review: Lush – November 25th Manchester Academy 2016

November 27, 2016 Sandra Blemster

It couldn’t have been more fitting. The first song I ever heard by Lush was the brilliant hypnotic Deluxe and this was the first track played at Friday’s Manchester gig; the ultimate one they would ever play […]

King No-One reveal 'Alcatraz' video + UK tour starts
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King No-One reveal ‘Alcatraz’ video + UK tour starts

November 25, 2016 XS Noize

Up and coming indie-pop quartet King No-One have revealed the eye-catching video for their new single ‘Alcatraz’, out now. Flamboyant and fun, the new video is a perfect complement to the vibrant tones and uplifting […]

Track of the Day: Seeing Hands - 'It's True'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Seeing Hands – ‘It’s True’

November 25, 2016 XS Noize

Newcastle dream pop quartet Seeing Hands have revealed their second official release ‘It’s True’ as the follow-up to their hit debut single ‘I Knew You’ out earlier this year. Their latest offering, a potent mix […]

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