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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          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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Oasis documentary 'Supersonic' due for release in October
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Oasis documentary ‘Supersonic’ due for release in October

May 15, 2016 XS Noize

The band’s 1994 groundbreaking debut single, Supersonic instantly became an acclaimed rock ’n’ roll anthem. Supersonic is the word that truly sums up the phenomenal journey that took Oasis from releasing their first single in 1994, to record-breaking sellout shows […]

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals - Bing Bong
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: Super Furry Animals – Bing Bong

May 13, 2016 XS Noize

Super Furry Animals reveal the video for their first new music for seven years, BING BONG, a communal disco anthem, sung in Welsh and described by the band as a ‘lunar howl’. Released digitally today […]

U2 - iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 - on-sale at The SSE Arena, Belfast, 9AM tomorrow
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U2 To Release iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE – Live In Paris – Watch Trailer

May 13, 2016 XS Noize

U2 – iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE – Live In Paris will be released worldwide on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download on Friday 10th June. The concert film captures the Irish band’s groundbreaking tour as it returned […]

Review: The Stone Roses - All For One - Listen
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Review: The Stone Roses – All For One

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

So the anticipation is over. Just before 8 pm, I tuned into Annie Mac’s Radio One show to hear ‘All For One’ the first new music by Manchester band The Stone Roses since their underappreciated […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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The Jezabels reveal video for ‘My Love Is My Disease’ – Watch

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

Australian gothic synth-pop quartet The Jezabels have revealed the hair-raising video for their new single ‘My Love Is My Disease’. A commuter is tracked through the myriad streets of Tokyo by a rabid, haunting burden […]

Listen To An Excerpt of 'When Will I Return?' from Swans new album 'The Glowing Man'
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Listen To An Excerpt of ‘When Will I Return?’ from Swans new album ‘The Glowing Man’

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

Swans have shared an excerpt of ‘When Will I Return?’, taken from the forthcoming album, The Glowing Man, out on Mute / Young God (N America) on 17 June 2016. ‘When Will I Return?’ was […]

GHOST AGAINST GHOST share new track "Resume" from upcoming 'still love' LP
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GHOST AGAINST GHOST share new track “Resume” from upcoming ‘still love’ LP

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

Woodstock, NY band Ghost Against Ghost unveil a new track “Resume” from the forthcoming epic album still love today. Ghost Against Ghost is fronted by composer and producer Christopher Bono, with musical contributions by guitarist […]

JOANovARC Share video for brilliant new single 'White Trash' - Watch
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JOANovARC Share video for brilliant new single ‘White Trash’ – Watch

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

JOANovARC release the epic and empowering White Trash on June 10th through Red Vixen Records. JOANovARC a four piece force of nature explain “White Trash is about “believing in yourself and not letting anyone treat […]

THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm
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THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm

May 12, 2016 XS Noize

We have only just received a press release stating that after months of rumour and speculation it has been announced that THE STONE ROSES will release a new single tonight at 8pm. The new single […]

Behind the Mixing Desk #1 - Jim Spencer 1
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Behind the Mixing Desk #1 – Jim Spencer

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

A music producer has an expansive role in overseeing and managing the recording of a band or performer’s music. A producer has many roles that may include, but are not limited to, gathering ideas for […]

Fatherson unveil 'Just Past The Point Of Breaking' video
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Fatherson unveil ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’ video

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Ahead of a busy summer and the release of their second album, FATHERSON have announced some very special, intimate shows in Scotland which leads them up to their T in the Park appearance in July. […]

Dead Kennedys Announce 2016 UK Dates Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Punk
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Dead Kennedys Announce 2016 UK Dates Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Punk

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Wednesday 11th May 2016; In the year that marks the 40th anniversary of the punk movement, legendary US hardcore punk band, Dead Kennedys, have announced their only UK headline tour dates for October 2016. Including […]

Track Of The Day: Cavalry - 'Lucerne' - Listen
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Track Of The Day: Cavalry – ‘Lucerne’ – Listen

May 11, 2016 XS Noize

Emerging indie quintet Cavalry have announced the release of their latest single Lucerne. The Merseyside five-piece’s mesmerising new track, a sumptuous roll of melodies and multi-layered atmospherics blended with breathy vocals and subtle power chords, […]

Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth enjoys success with 2nd album 'Stop For the World' 1
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Scottish singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth enjoys success with 2nd album ‘Stop For the World’

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album ‘Stop For the World’ reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer […]

First Reaction: Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
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First Reaction: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool

May 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Let the fanfare blare, the day has finally arrived, Radiohead has released their much anticipated ninth album “A Moon Shaped Po0l”, the follow up to 2012’s “The King Of Limbs”. It has been a long […]

Pet Shop Boys Announce 2016 Super tour
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Pet Shop Boys Announce 2016 Super tour

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys announce the first leg of their ‘Super’ tour, starting in October 2016 including shows in the United States, Canada, Germany, Holland, Denmark and Russia. More dates, including the UK, will be announced […]

The Sailmakers - XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10
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The Sailmakers – XS NOIZE – Unsigned Showcase #10

May 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 […]

PJ HARVEY returns with new album in 2016, watch film clip directed by Seamus Murphy
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PJ Harvey announces US shows for 2016

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

PJ Harvey is to perform in the U.S. for the first time in 5 years, accompanied by her nine-piece band. She will play in New York and Los Angeles, her only 2016 U.S. concerts in […]

Drowners Share new single "Pick up the Pace"; from new album "On Desire"
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Drowners Share new single “Pick up the Pace”; from new album “On Desire”

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Drowners have unveiled new single “Pick Up The Pace”, the second track to be shared from their long awaited new album. “ON DESIRE” which arrives everywhere on Friday, June 24th. Recorded and mixed by Claudius […]

Track Of The Day: OYLS - ‘Maps’ - Listen
Track Of The Day

Track Of The Day: OYLS – ‘Maps’ – Listen

May 10, 2016 XS Noize

Seamlessly blending experimental rock and indie-electro, OYLS have the aptness for innovative music. OYLS is the creative venture of two unexpected individuals; David Kirshenbaum, a former corporate consultant, and Michael Lipp, a failed strip club […]

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