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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 […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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
          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 […]

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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: 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

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          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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Exclusive video premiere: April Towers - 'Get Recovered' - Watch
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Exclusive video premiere: April Towers – ‘Get Recovered’ – Watch

October 31, 2016 XS Noize

Electro pop duo April Towers released their new single ‘Get Recovered’ on LAB Records on 07 October. A staple track in their live shows and co-produced by April Towers and electronic producer Ben Pearce. We […]

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ newly announced North American tour will kick off at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 2017. The 19-date tour will make its way across the continent […]

Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise unveil new single ‘Little Things’
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Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise unveil new single ‘Little Things’

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Colchester Indie trio Animal Noise are pleased to unveil their new single ‘Little Things’ this November. Little Things, with its earthy, yet modern production (mixed by Gethin Pearson for Big Life Management– Prides, The Hearts, […]

Track of the Day: Stage Republic - The Dream
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Stage Republic – The Dream

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Eighties inspired pop with a contemporary edge… this is Stage Republic, a band based in Amsterdam whose music is reminiscent of the likes Duran Duran or Peter Gabriel, underpinned by strong Dutch beats and Raven’s […]

Tyler Hilton Announces Thirty Date Tour of United States
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Tyler Hilton Announces Thirty Date Tour of United States

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

From his performance as Elvis in ‘Walk The Line’, Chris Keller in the hugely popular American drama ‘One Tree Hill’ and Charlie in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi TV drama ‘Extant’, Tyler Hilton has established himself as […]

#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of 'K'
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#21: XS Noize Music Podcast: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of ‘K’

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #21 of the XS Noise Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Kula Shaker front-man Crispian Mills to talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of […]

Track of the Day: Hello Casanova - I'll Be Waiting
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Hello Casanova – I’ll Be Waiting

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Hailing from Armagh in Northern Ireland, Hello Casanova (previously known as Foreign Affairs) create solid edgy anthems with a Celtic hook and large doses of positive pop punk energy. They write sweet and catchy songs […]

PETER DOHERTY announces NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
Gigs

Peter Doherty Announces December UK Shows

October 26, 2016 XS Noize

Peter Doherty and his band will play two UK shows the week his new album ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ (r/d 2nd Dec) hits the streets. Peter and his band will play London’s O2 Forum on 6th December […]

Twin Atlantic Announce New Single ‘EX EL’ + 3 Nights at Glasgow Barrowlands in December
Gigs

Twin Atlantic Announce New Single ‘EX EL’ + 3 Nights at Glasgow Barrowlands in December

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Twin Atlantic have become the alternative rock band of the moment with the release of their Top 10, critically acclaimed new album ‘GLA’. Their performance on Later With Jools Holland and their triumphant UK tour […]

The Lemon Twigs announce London KOKO show in 2017
Gigs

The Lemon Twigs announce London KOKO show in 2017

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Long Island’s The Lemon Twigs have sold out their back-to-back November shows at London’s Moth Club, this morning the brothers D’Addario announced they will return to the city in the new year to headline KOKO […]

Album Review: C. Duncan - The Midnight Sun
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Scottish singer & multi-instrumentalist C . DUNCAN announces new UK headline tour for early 2017

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Delving into more expansive and experimental territories, Glasgow’s prodigious talent C Duncan released his second album ’The Midnight Sun’ on 7th October to critical acclaim. Blending electronic elements and sweeping synth sounds with his signature […]

Track of the Day: Bear's Den - 'Dew On The Vine'
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Track of the Day: Bear’s Den – ‘Dew On The Vine’

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

Bear’s Den today reveal ‘Dew On The Vine’, the new single to be taken from their Top 10 album, ‘Red Earth & Pouring Rain’. The group are shortly to embark on their biggest UK tour […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 3
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Exclusive Video Premiere – Black Needle Noise with Jennie Vee – Heaven

October 25, 2016 XS Noize

John Fryer’s (Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, NIN) Black Needle Noise music is for the movies you haven’t dreamt of yet! Musical Soundscapes, Audio Alchemy, Sonic Sculptures with Film Noir Blues overtones. Taking you to […]

Van Morrison returns to the Belfast Waterfront on Sunday 18th December for one night only.
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VAN MORRISON releases new single “EVERY TIME I SEE A RIVER”, taken from Top 5 album ‘KEEP ME SINGING’

October 24, 2016 XS Noize

Van Morrison will release his new single, ‘Every Time I See A River’, on November 25th via Caroline International. ‘Every Time I See A River’, written by Van Morrison with lyrics by Don Black, also features […]

Chapter And Verse Robbed Following London Show Last Night
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Chapter And Verse Robbed Following London Show Last Night

October 24, 2016 XS Noize

Chapter And Verse were Robbed Of Around £3000 Worth Of Musical Equipment Following Their Show In London Last Night. The band have set up a JustGiving page to try and get them back on track: Watch: […]

IN FOCUS// You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland 8
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland

October 24, 2016 Clair McAllister

Clair McAllister was on hand to capture You Me at Six at Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland on October 9th Where they too the crowd by storm.  

Album Review: Empire of the Sun - Two Vines
Album Reviews

Album Review: Empire of the Sun – Two Vines

October 24, 2016 Lori Gava

Hailing from down under the Electronica/Dance duo Empire of the Sun are releasing Two Vines the follow up to their second album, Ice on the Dune. The new release drops on October 28th in all […]

JUSTICE - Release new single 'Alakazam!' from their highly anticipated new album
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JUSTICE – Release new single ‘Alakazam!’ from their highly anticipated new album

October 23, 2016 XS Noize

Justice have released a video for their latest single, ‘Alakazam!’ which is out now. The single is the third track to be taken from Justice’s upcoming, highly anticipated third album, ‘Woman’, out November 18. The […]

Album Review: Kings of Leon - Walls
Album Reviews

Album Review: Kings of Leon – Walls

October 21, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Unless you’ve been locked in a bunker for the last decade, Kings of Leon will likely be a familiar name to you. While early in their career they closely coveted the UK market following little […]

BLACK GRAPE To Release Three Disc Deluxe Edition Of 'It's Great When You're Straight....Yeah' 1
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Black Grape share exclusive ‘Fat Neck (Goldie Remix)’ – Listen

October 21, 2016 XS Noize

Black Grape release a three-disc Deluxe Edition of one of the greatest British albums of the 1990s, ‘It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah’ on November 4th. Streaming now is an exclusive track from the 2nd disc, […]

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