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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 […]

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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 […]

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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
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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
          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, […]

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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

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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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ALBUM REVIEW: M83 - JUNK
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: M83 – JUNK

April 12, 2016 David McElroy

It’s rare that an album manages to entirely live up to its name. I’ve never been fully convinced by M83 as Saturdays = Youth lacked a punch and Hurry Up We’re Dreaming suffered from the […]

TOOTHLESS Unveils Stunning Debut Video for 'TERRA' - Watch
New Music

TOOTHLESS Unveils Stunning Debut Video for ‘TERRA’ – Watch

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

Toothless has unveiled his debut video for opening statement, Terra – made by Joseph & Joseph and Kit Monteith. The track will be released on the 13th May 2016 through Transgressive/ParadYse Records (Marika Hackman/Spring King/Blaenavon) […]

Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON
The Listening Post

Listen to ‘Stones’ the debut single from WILLOW ROBINSON

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

22-year-old singer songwriter Willow Robinson. Born in Los Angeles to British parents, now residing in Hay-on-Wye and recently signed to Alan McGee’s Creation Management (after playing his first ever gig), Willow releases his debut single […]

The ENEMY - announce 4th Album 'It's Automatic' and UK Tour Dates
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THE ENEMY Announce Farewell UK Shows

April 12, 2016 XS Noize

After ten years, one of Britain’s best loved, home grown indie talents have announced they will disband in 2016, but not before they have one last hurrah and bring their stunning back catalogue of anthems […]

GARY MOORE of THE MIRROR TRAP tells us about the best music coming out of DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Features

GARY MOORE of THE MIRROR TRAP tells us about the best music coming out of DUNDEE, SCOTLAND

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

It’s hard to put across a picture of the current musical climate of Dundee without first looking into the recent past, around 2006 to be a little more precise. Indie was cool again. Guitar bands […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal New Single 'Self Realization'
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Psych Rockers THE VRYLL SOCIETY Reveal Latest Track ‘La Jetee’ – Listen

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

Deltasonic’s psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society have announced the release of their brand new single La Jetee, the latest track from one of Liverpool’s most exciting emerging bands. La Jetee, a sixties French pop aesthetics […]

ISKA DHAAF premiere new video 'INVISIBLE CITIES' with Mass Appeal - Watch
New Music

ISKA DHAAF premiere new video ‘INVISIBLE CITIES’ with Mass Appeal – Watch

April 11, 2016 XS Noize

In 2011 Nathan Quiroga (Mad Rad, Buffalo Madonna) and Benjamin Verdoes (Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band) left their respective Seattle-based projects behind and began collaboration on Iska Dhaaf. The band was quickly embraced for their […]

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY – BLONDAGE – “DIVE”

April 10, 2016 Amanda Stock

Danish electronic duo, Blondage (formerly known as Rangleklods) comprises of Esben Norskov Andersen and Pernille Smith –Sivertsen. They have been part of a “new wave” of groups re-defining the Danish music scene and produce electronic music […]

Classic Album Revisited: ROBYN HITCHCOCK & The EGYPTIANS - 'QUEEN ELVIS'
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: ROBYN HITCHCOCK & The EGYPTIANS – ‘QUEEN ELVIS’

April 10, 2016 Lori Gava

Recently the MTV program 120 Minutes, the orphan of their long ago music video line=up, celebrated 30 years since its inception. The program was responsible for bring attention to the then developing Alternative rock genre. […]

PJ HARVEY Announces new album "THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT", Watch Album Trailer
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ALBUM REVIEW: PJ HARVEY – THE HOPE SIX DEMOLITION PROJECT

April 10, 2016 Lori Gava

The ever dynamic PJ Harvey is releasing her much anticipated follow up to 2011’s Let England Shake. On April 15th her ninth full length recording The Hope Six Demolition Project arrives at the usual musical […]

Liverpool duo HER'S reveal debut single “DOROTHY” - Listen
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Liverpool duo HER’S reveal debut single “DOROTHY” – Listen

April 8, 2016 XS Noize

As outsiders from sleepy coastal towns several countries apart, Stephen Fitzpatrick from Barrow in Furness and Norwegian Audun Laading met for the first time in Liverpool as students. The pair bonded over a love of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: STONE COLD FOX - 'MORNING LIGHT'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: STONE COLD FOX – ‘MORNING LIGHT’

April 8, 2016 XS Noize

The best kind of road trips are the ones that are spontaneous. You know where you want to go, you have a final destination in mind – you just don’t necessarily know how you’re going […]

ERIC CLAPTON to release 23rd studio album 'I Still Do' in May 2
New Music

ERIC CLAPTON to release 23rd studio album ‘I Still Do’ in May

April 8, 2016 XS Noize

Music legend Eric Clapton has reunited with famed producer Glyn Johns for his forthcoming 23rd studio album I Still Do, set for release on May 20, 2016 on his Bushbranch Records/Surfdog Records. Clapton and Johns […]

LIVE REVIEW: MUSE - SSE ARENA, BELFAST 3
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: MUSE – SSE ARENA, BELFAST

April 8, 2016 XS Noize

Devon boys Muse returned to rock Belfast on Tuesday night with their ambitious Drones tour. They had played the Ulster Hall just over a year ago, but this was the first time they had played […]

PAUL SIMON returns with new album 'STRANGER TO STRANGER' - listen to track
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PAUL SIMON returns with new album ‘STRANGER TO STRANGER’ – listen to track

April 7, 2016 XS Noize

Paul Simon will release Stranger to Stranger, his 13th solo album on June 3rd, 2016 via Virgin EMI. Full of thrilling, imaginative textures, Stranger to Strangerconjures a vivid and vital new context to Simon’s well-established […]

THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS Unveil Video for "Everything You've Come To Expect"
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS – ‘Everything You’ve Come To Expect’

April 7, 2016 Landon Murray

Many people came to know of the Last Shadow Puppets from the early success of Alex Turner’s other band the Arctic Monkeys. While it’s always good to have some name recognition, the vibes of the […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: WHENYOUNG - 'SEE HOW THEY RUN'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: WHENYOUNG – ‘SEE HOW THEY RUN’

April 7, 2016 XS Noize

Do you remember when you were young? Do you remember that very distinctive mixed and contradictory feeling of fearlessness and doubt, of possibility and uncertainty, of freedom and pressure, of determination and flippancy? Do you […]

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING to release 'THE RACE FOR SPACE / REMIXES' ALBUM
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PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING to release ‘THE RACE FOR SPACE / REMIXES’ ALBUM

April 7, 2016 XS Noize

The Race For Space, Public Service Broadcasting’s second album, was unveiled in February 2015 at two special shows at the National Space Centre and went on to become one of the outstanding success stories of […]

CAT'S EYES gatecrash Buckingham Palace & perform "WE'LL BE WAITING"
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CAT’S EYES gatecrash Buckingham Palace & perform “WE’LL BE WAITING”

April 6, 2016 XS Noize

Pop duo Cat’s Eyes have gatecrashed a private art talk for a group of guests at Buckingham Palace, which included a foreign diplomat. The guests believed they were listening to authentic renaissance era compositions linked […]

NEWS: ANIMAL NOISE share video for forthcoming single 'Sink or Swim' - watch
News

NEWS: ANIMAL NOISE share video for forthcoming single ‘Sink or Swim’ – watch

April 6, 2016 XS Noize

The incredibly striking video from Animal Noise, created by Maria Rocha, blends live action with a range of animation techniques to create an alternate reality; intricate pen and ink drawings are juxtaposed with collage landscapes, […]

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