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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 […]

          Huartan
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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, […]

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        • 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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IN FOCUS// THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Live at Portsmouth Pyramid Centre 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Live at Portsmouth Pyramid Centre

March 22, 2016 Helen Russell

Helen Russell photographed The Neighbourhood in Portsmouth at The Pyramids Centre. Helen says “It was Amazing show with amazing lighting. The American band took the crowd by storm.              

OCTOBER DRIFT share ‘Still Here’ from their forthcoming EP 'STRANGER DAYS'
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OCTOBER DRIFT share ‘Still Here’ from their forthcoming EP ‘STRANGER DAYS’

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Newcomers October Drift have shared their atmospheric new cut ‘Still Here’, a powerful, swirling soundscape that see’s the four-piece towering at their epic best yet. Their forthcoming debut EP Stranger Days is due via Scruff […]

DANA MASTERS launches her long awaited first EP live at the MAC this spring.
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DANA MASTERS launches her long awaited first EP live at the MAC this spring.

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Originally from the Deep South in the United States, Dana grew up with sound of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music all around her. Her love for music developed as she grew up and […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE JEZABELS - 'Pleasure Drive'
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THE JEZABELS unveil ‘Pleasure Drive’ Zero Percent remix

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

The Jezabels have unveiled the official remix of ‘Pleasure Drive’ by Zero Percent. The extended mix premiered with Clash where they described it, “Twitching, frisky disco music with a noir edge, this new version of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST - 'Lost In Your Love'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE NEW COAST – ‘Lost In Your Love’

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

‘Lost In Your Love’ is the infectious and euphoric debut offering from The New Coast and as their name suggests you’ll quickly drift into an indulgent daydream of white sands and tropical haze. The New […]

LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band,  THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album
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LES CLAYPOOL + SEAN LENNON form new band, THE CLAYPOOL LENNON DELIRIUM + announce debut album

March 22, 2016 XS Noize

Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After Primus and The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger completed a successful summer tour, Les Claypool and Sean Lennon decided to combine […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS - YOUNG HEARTS
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: NEW ATLAS – YOUNG HEARTS

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Ambient pop duo New Atlas, are the brainchild of singer songwriter Eoghan O’Hagan. Recently named one of BBC Northern Ireland’s hottest new acts by Huw Stevens (Radio One), the band toured the UK and Ireland […]

DAPHNE GUINNESS Announces Tony Visconti-Produced Album
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DAPHNE GUINNESS shares ‘Fatal Flaw’ video – Watch

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Daphne Guinness has announced details for ‘Fatal Flaw’, the first single lifted from her forthcoming debut album, Optimist In Black, due out via Agent Anonyme/Absolute on May 27 2016. The album was produced by the […]

BOB MOULD to release new album 'PATCH THE SKY' in March
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ALBUM REVIEW: BOB MOULD – PATCH OF SKY

March 21, 2016 Lori Gava

Bob Mould is experiencing a well deserved late career revival that started with 2014’s phenomenal Beauty &Ruin. That album was an exercise in bidding farewell to the past that had haunted him. It cleared away […]

DMA's reveal new video for 'In The Moment' and announce new UK dates
Interviews

INTERVIEW: TOMMY O’DELL from DMA’S

March 21, 2016 XS Noize

Since the DMA’S burst on the scene last year they have not stopped with thrilling and anthemic shows and melodic guitar music. Their debut album ‘Hills End’ was released on February 26th 2016 and received […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three 2
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL launch PLAY IT FORWARD CAMPAIGN round three

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal has announced the release of the third round of the Play It Forward EODM Campaign that debuted December 18, 2015 with its first helping of covers of “I Love You All […]

XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO
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XS NOIZE – UNSIGNED SHOWCASE #8 – INDIGO

March 18, 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 […]

GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for "METAL SOUL"
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GABRIEL BRUCE shares video for “METAL SOUL”

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

As befitting the first track heralding an album about “the apocalypse”, “Metal Soul”, the brand new single from the acclaimed solo artist known as Gabriel Bruce, is darkly theatrical and deeply romantic. Having recently unveiled […]

NEWS: Manchester's Indie favourites THE RAINBAND announce the release of new single 'STORM'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: THE RAINBAND – STORM

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester’s Indie favourites The Rainband have released their new single ‘Storm’ today. The song is taken from their highly anticipated debut album ‘Satellite Sunrise’ which is scheduled for release on April 8th. Spring sees the […]

PJ HARVEY shares video for "THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE" - Watch
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PJ HARVEY shares video for “THE COMMUNITY OF HOPE” – Watch

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

The Community of Hope video was directed by award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Seamus Murphy, drawing on footage filmed during trips to Washington, D.C. undertaken by Harvey and Murphy. This is the second single taken from […]

CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN
Gigs

CHRIS BROWN BRINGS ONE HELL OF A NITE TO DUBLIN

March 18, 2016 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling artist Chris Brown today announced a headlining European tour, which will conclude in Dublin at 3Arena on 15 June. Chris Brown recently made his sixth #1 album entry on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart […]

GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL
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GALANTIS CONFIRMED FOR TENNENT’S VITAL

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s already been a big week for Tennent’s Vital fans with Avicii just announced to headline Day 2 of the festival on Friday 26th August …. and the Swedish dance vibe just got stronger. Today […]

LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single 'Sphynx'
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LA FEMME reveal hallucinatory video for brand new single ‘Sphynx’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

La Femme is back with a spectacular electro-pyscho new single and an accompanying hallucinatory video, taken from their forthcoming second album to be released in September, the French group follow up to 2013s award winning […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS -  ‘Art School'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: CATHEDRALS & CARS – ‘Art School’

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

It’s been a long time coming for the Suffolk based Dark-Indie outfit. After losing two of their original members (with one joining the military), they went into hiatus, leaving behind two previous EPs, a full […]

WIRE announce new album & share first single! 'Nocturnal Koreans' - Listen
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WIRE to release mini-album ‘Nocturnal Koreans’, Listen to track

March 17, 2016 XS Noize

Having completed a preliminary round of work on their eponymous 2015 album at Rockfield Studios, Wire Found themselves with 19 tracks. Among them, there was a critical mass of 11 aesthetically unified songs, which made […]

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