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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
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          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
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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 […]

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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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          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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Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited 1
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Saint Leonard’s Horses – 1969 Revisited

October 13, 2016 Julie Blore-Bizot

Saint Leonard’s Horses is the musical project of the artist formerly known as Kieran Leonard whose stellar songwriting abilities showcased on his DIY debut Out of Work Astronaut earned him fans and support gigs with […]

Depeche Mode announce 'Global Spirit Tour' and new album 'Spirit'...
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Depeche Mode announce ‘Global Spirit Tour’ and new album ‘Spirit’…

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

Depeche Mode, one of modern music’s most influential artists, announced today at a special event in Milan that they will be embarking on a world tour in May 2017 to support their new studio album, […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
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SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

In her show tonight, Jo Whiley announced that Simple Minds will perform a special BBC Radio 2 In Concert on Thursday 10 November at Hackney Empire, London. The performance, which will be their only UK […]

Track of the Day: The Train Set - Beautiful Monster
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Train Set – Beautiful Monster

October 11, 2016 XS Noize

Back in the mid to late eighties The Train Set emerged from the Crewe/Winsford indie music scene to make an impact on the Manchester and Liverpool gig circuit as well as the national music press. […]

Album Review: C. Duncan - The Midnight Sun
Album Reviews

Album Review: C. Duncan – The Midnight Sun

October 10, 2016 Lori Gava

In 2015 Christopher Duncan, better known as C. Duncan, created a sensation with his debut release Architect. The release displayed C. Duncan’s truly gifted ability in blending his classical musical training with modern musical sensibilities […]

#19: XS Noize Music Podcast: David Gray talks New Best Of + Upcoming Live Shows 2
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XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #20 – The Dirty Clergy

October 10, 2016 Thomas S. Day

At XS Noize, new music is dear to our hearts and we believe that genuinely talented fresh artists deserve a platform to share their material with the world. As such, we will now be showcasing […]

Track of the Day: The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Sun Ship
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Sun Ship

October 10, 2016 XS Noize

The Brian Jonestown Massacre will release the new album ‘Third World Pyramid’ on 28th October. The lead single ‘Sun Ship’ went to No.5 in the vinyl charts and No.11 in physical chart when it was […]

Exclusive album stream: ENOLA FALL - HELIOTROPIC
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Exclusive album stream: ENOLA FALL – HELIOTROPIC

October 10, 2016 XS Noize

For the last decade Enola Fall have become a fixture on the Australian indie scene, playing major festivals and supporting acts like Courtney Barnett, The Jezabels, Amanda Palmer and The Violent Femmes on tour. Anchored […]

#19: XS Noize Music Podcast: David Gray talks New Best Of + Upcoming Live Shows 1
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David Gray Reflects on His Greatest Hits and Looks Ahead to Live Shows | XS Noize Podcast #19

October 9, 2016 XS Noize

On this week’s episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter David Gray to discuss the early days of his career, his upcoming Greatest Hits collection, and his first […]

Interview: Grant Nicholas talks ‘Feeder’s new album 'All Bright Electric’
Interviews

Interview: Grant Nicholas talks ‘Feeder’s new album ‘All Bright Electric’

October 7, 2016 Thomas S. Day

FEEDER first shot to fame when their debut EP ‘Swim’ was released to huge critical acclaim in 1996. Since then they’ve had 25 Top 40 hits with the likes of ‘Feeling A Moment, ‘Just The […]

Track of the Day: Barns Courtney - Glitter & Gold
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Barns Courtney – Glitter & Gold

October 6, 2016 XS Noize

Glitter & Gold Is the first official video for Barns breakout track which which on first release went to #1 on the UK Spotify Viral Chart, #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart, was added to […]

Album Review: Oasis - Be Here Now - (Chasing The Sun Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Oasis – Be Here Now

October 6, 2016 Martyn Young

Be Here Now is a behemoth album in every sense of the world. Oasis’ record-breaking third album has become a notorious byword for excess and failure, responsible for arguably the death of Britpop as a […]

FEEDER Announce new album 'All Bright Electric'! Listen to New Single 'Universe of Life'
Album Reviews

Album Review: Feeder – All Bright Electric

October 6, 2016 Thomas S. Day

With a career that has seen 3 decades, high profile tragedy and major success, Feeder need little introduction. This, their 9th studio album All Bright Electric, takes its title from a neon sign for a […]

GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’
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GARBAGE Reveal Brand New Video For ‘Magnetized’

October 5, 2016 XS Noize

Garbage have made a video for their second single “Magnetized” off their critically acclaimed album ‘Strange Little Birds’. Scott Stuckey directed the video. Shirley Manson – “We made the video for Magnetized at Pancake Mountain […]

Album Review: Green Day - Revolution Radio
Album Reviews

Album Review: Green Day – Revolution Radio

October 5, 2016 Clair McAllister

In the 4 years since Green Day’s last release, Billie Joe has become sober, Jason White and Brittney Dirnt have flipped off cancer, and social and racial inequality have flooded the media. And while the […]

Stream 'Naked' the new single by New Atlas HERE
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Stream ‘Naked’ the new single by New Atlas HERE

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

‘Naked’ is the new single from indie pop maestro New Atlas, the brainchild of 19 year-old Owen O’Hagan. Produced by Robert Whiteley (The Wombats) ‘Naked’ will be released on October 21st. Named as one of […]

LOCK Unveil new video for 'Everlasting Road
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LOCK Unveil new video for ‘Everlasting Road

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

LOCK have announced they will be supporting Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her UK tour next year, including a date at London’s KOKO on March 1st. See all dates below. Last week they announced the release of […]

Track of the Day: Robbing Millions - 'In the No Air'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Robbing Millions – ‘In the No Air’

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

In the No Air’ is the bouncing, playful new psych-pop single from Robbing Millions, taken from their forthcoming self-title debut out 25th November on [PIAS] Belgium. The track is an ode to Robert Wyatt’s number […]

Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release
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Hurricane #1 New Album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ Gets Early Japanese Release

October 4, 2016 XS Noize

Hurricane #1 have confirmed that a special edition of their latest album ‘Melodic Rainbows’ with the bonus track ‘It Feels So Right’ will be released on the 12th October in Japan to all outlets including Tower Records and […]

Pixies Announce New album + World Tour - Listen To First Single, "Um Chagga Lagga,"
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Pixies – Head Carrier

October 3, 2016 Lori Gava

The reforming of a band as storied as The Pixies after a hiatus of over 23 years was a daunting challenge; each of the returning members had to have a certain amount of stones to […]

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