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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 […]

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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, […]

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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
          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
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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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Listen to DAMON ALBARN remix of FUFANU'S 'Ballerina in the Rain'
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Listen to DAMON ALBARN remix of FUFANU’S ‘Ballerina in the Rain’

January 29, 2016 XS Noize

Following it’s premiere yesterday, Damon Albarn’s remix of Fufanu’s new single ‘Ballerina In The Rain’ is now available to stream via SoundCloud, listen below. The single is released 11th March via One Little Indian [soundcloud […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY - WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ALL DAY?
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: WORKING FOR A NUCLEAR FREE CITY – WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ALL DAY?

January 29, 2016 Pearse O'Kane

Manchester based Working for a Nuclear Free City return from a five year silence with What Do People Do All Day, a fourteen track barrage of experimental indie pop tracks and nu-gaze musings that more […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: BILLY BIBBY - THIS KIND OF SUMMER
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TRACK OF THE DAY: BILLY BIBBY – THIS KIND OF SUMMER

January 29, 2016 Thomas S. Day

Formerly débuted acoustically and well-received in Billy Bibby’s 2015 live solo shows, This Kind of Summer is a well crafted pop song with sentimental, catchy choruses. Recorded with his new backing band, Rob Jones, Matt […]

THE JADE ASSEMBLY return with new single 'NOTHING CHANGES' - listen
Gigs

THE JADE ASSEMBLY return with new single ‘NOTHING CHANGES’ – listen

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Manchester has always synomynous with music. So many bands, so much attitude, so much history. Some bands concern themselves with style, neglecting substance. Some bands, like The Jade Assembly, claim to have both. From the […]

HOLY ESQUE reveal new single 'Tear'
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HOLY ESQUE reveal new single ‘Tear’

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Holy Esque start their 2016 with the announcement of new single ‘Tear’, released on a limited edition 7” via Beyond The Frequency. The soaring anthem is taken from the Glaswegian band’s debut album At Hope’s […]

BLOC PARTY - unveil new track 'The Love Within' - Listen
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: BLOC PARTY – HYMNS

January 28, 2016 Thomas S. Day

North London quartet, Bloc Party return with their eagerly anticipated new album, Hymns this month. Since 2012’s Four the band has a new lineup following the departure of drummer, Matt Tong and Bassist, Gordon Moakes […]

LEFT WITH PICTURES share new track 'Terra Firma'
New Music

LEFT WITH PICTURES share new track ‘Terra Firma’

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Left With Pictures are an orchestral pop ensemble from London. Formed in 2005, they started with three hard-up, classically trained musicians who forsook the orchestra pit for the sanctuary of their keyboard player’s loft. Armed […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH - BOYS THAT SING
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: VIOLA BEACH – BOYS THAT SING

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Indie pop outfit VIOLA BEACH have announced the highly anticipated release of their second single Boys That Sing. The release will also launch Communion Singles Club, a new platform for the much respected indie label […]

FATHERSON unveil new single 'Lost Little Boys', album details and UK tour
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FATHERSON unveil new single ‘Lost Little Boys’, album details and UK tour

January 28, 2016 XS Noize

Scottish trio FATHERSON have confirmed details of their new album ‘Open Book’, due for release on 3rd June 2016 on Easy Life/Sony RED (home to Lower Than Atlantis, Arcane Roots and Black Peaks). . The […]

SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, 'Ablaze' - Listen
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SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Premiere New Track, ‘Ablaze’ – Listen

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

School Of Seven Bells have announced new single ‘Ablaze’, taken from their eagerly awaited upcoming and final record, SVIIB, released February 26th via Full Time Hobby (Europe) and Vagrant Records (US). The euphoric and brightly […]

PORCHES PREMIERES VIDEO FOR "BE APART"
Gigs

PORCHES PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “BE APART”

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Porches new album Pool is out via Domino on February 5th, and ahead of its release, the band is pleased to share a new song and video, ‘Be Apart’. The video can be viewed below […]

STATES OF EMOTION Share 'Rag & Bone Men' From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’
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STATES OF EMOTION Share ‘Rag & Bone Men’ From Forthcoming album ‘Black & White to Gold’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

States of Emotion have been through enough drama already, thanks. They deserve a good 2016. In the past three years the Essex natives have endured enough label and wider industry shenanigans that would kill a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: LOW CUT CONNIE -  'Diane (Don't Point That Thing At Me)'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: LOW CUT CONNIE – ‘Diane (Don’t Point That Thing At Me)’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Diane (Don’t Point That Thing At Me) is the second single from Low Cut Connie’s critically acclaimed HI HONEY LP. The track sees Finnemore, Weiner and Co explore a world of swirling, sixties pop fueled […]

Watch the electronic version of THE ANCHORESS new single 'You & Only You' ft Philip Reach
Interviews

INTERVIEW: THE ANCHORESS talks about her debut album ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’

January 27, 2016 XS Noize

Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress, released her debut album, the brilliant ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’ on January 8, 2016. Mark Millar had a chat with Catherine before the release.   You initially released music as Catherine […]

ALIAS KID - set out first major headline UK tour...
Gigs

ALIAS KID – set out first major headline UK tour…

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Throwing yourself headlong into the anarchic tours of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape is one thing. Coming out the other side in one piece, is another matter entirely…. Triumphantly emerging the other side, with […]

BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for 'You & Me' - Watch
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BEN ABRAHAM shares new video for ‘You & Me’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Australian artist Ben Abraham, whom the Sydney Morning Herald calls “one of the best new male voices,” debuts a new Oh Yeah Wow-directed video for “You And Me” today, watch it here. “You And Me” […]

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track 'SIERRA LEONE' - Watch
New Music

THE LATE TWOS unveil video for new track ‘SIERRA LEONE’ – Watch

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

The Late Twos are a Northern Irish Indie Rock/Pop band, formed in 2011 in Belfast. A lively and energetic five piece outfit, well known across Northern Ireland for their unique and fresh sound, style and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: KULA SHAKER - K2.0 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: KULA SHAKER – K2.0

January 26, 2016 Thomas S. Day

London’s 60’s revivalists, Kula Shaker, are set to release K2.0, their first album in almost 6 years on 12th February. The album title seems to be a play on 1996’s K 20 years on, but […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OHBOY! - The Carrot & The Stick
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OHBOY! – The Carrot & The Stick

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

Northampton five piece, OhBoy! pick up where the New Year hangovers have left off, exploding into 2016 full of intent, announcing today that they’ve signed to Alcopop! Records and are out to prove themselves as […]

THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?
Gigs

THE MEMBRANES to tour with THERAPY?

January 26, 2016 XS Noize

2015 saw The Membranes return from a 26 year hiatus to take the UK music scene by storm. They embarked on a tour of America and they somehow managed to distil the very essence of […]

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