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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, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
          Podcasts

          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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Duran Duran
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DURAN DURAN announce reissue of first 5 studio albums on LP & CD

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Duran Duran have announced the reissue of their first five studio albums – Duran Duran, Rio, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, Notorious, and Big Thing. Long out of print, this exciting reissue marks the first […]

Bat For Lashes
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BAT FOR LASHES announces film – ‘The Dream Of Delphi – A New Transmission’

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today announces the moving, feminine film ‘The Dream Of Delphi – A New Transmission’, the visual accompaniment to her upcoming sixth studio […]

Background Music
Features 2

The Hidden Art Form of Background Music

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

We often talk about major artists making a big impact and standing out with their music, and for the most part that’s a positive thing. With so much competition out there, being interesting and unique is […]

Virtual Reality
Features 2

How Virtual Reality is Changing Entertainment and Could Revolutionise Music

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

The virtual reality market is still somewhat of a hot topic. When Mark Zuckerberg came out to announce that his company, Facebook, was changing to Meta and that billions had been sunk into making their […]

Villagers
Podcasts

Exploring ‘That Golden Time’: An Interview with Conor O’Brien of Villagers

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #177 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist Conor O’Brien of Villagers about the new album That Golden Time. The exquisite new album unfurls Conor O’Brien’s trademark […]

ERASURE
News

ERASURE to release 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic ‘Cowboy’ album

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) will release the 2CD Deluxe Hardback Book edition of 1997’s classic Cowboy album on Mute / BMG on 31 May 2024. Cowboy – their eighth studio album, originally released […]

Declan O’Rourke
News

DECLAN O’ROURKE announces ‘Since Kyabram 20th anniversary’ show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at no.5 and over the following two years achieved […]

Coldplay
Gigs

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour: Dates, Venues & How to Get Tickets

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

Some months ago, there was growing frustration among Coldplay fans in Greece after the Music of the Spheres World Tour was temporarily suspended over the failure of safety tests in the Olympic Stadium where they […]

Villagers
News

VILLAGERS share new song “I Want What I Don’t Need”

May 8, 2024 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of Villagers’ sixth album That Golden Time on Friday (May 10th), award-winning singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Conor O’Brien shares the new song “I Want What I Don’t Need”. Speaking about the song, Conor says: […]

Richard Hawley
News

RICHARD HAWLEY cleans the streets of Sheffield in the video for new single ‘Prism In Jeans’

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Today Richard Hawley released the video for his new single, ‘Prism In Jeans’. The video was filmed in the centre of Hawley’s beloved Sheffield, in the shadow of the Moore Street Substation, which features prominently […]

Catfish and the Bottlemen
Gigs

Catfish and the Bottlemen announce headline show at Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Catfish and the Bottlemen today add a new live date to what’s becoming an epic summer of performances for the multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants. Returning to Ireland for the first time in five years, […]

Alexis Ffrench
Gigs

ALEXIS FFRENCH announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

Chart-topping pianist & composer Alexis Ffrench announces details of upcoming studio album ‘Classical Soul Volume One’, set for release this Autumn via Sony Classical. ‘Classical Soul Volume One’ by Alexis Ffrench is a collection of […]

blur: To The End
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BLUR announce details of ‘blur: To The End’ a new feature-length documentary

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

blur today announced details of blur: To The End, a new feature-length documentary in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from 19th July 2024.  blur: To The End depicts the most recent chapter in the […]

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2024
Gigs

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2024: Dates, venues and how to get tickets

May 7, 2024 XS Noize

After a two-month hiatus and a new album release, Taylor Swift is returning to Europe’s grandest stages beginning in Paris on May 9th for her record-breaking, highest-grossing tour of all time. The Pop queen will […]

Man Alive
News

MAN ALIVE shares video for new single ‘Miles Away’

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s Man Alive project and debut EP ‘Colours’ presented a very different side to an artist best known for his international success with Kodaline. Now Man Alive shares the new single ‘Miles Away’ together […]

Lemoncello
News

Indie-folk duo Lemoncello release self titled debut album

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Indie-folk duo Lemoncello share their long-awaited debut LP, a self-titled record out via the iconic Claddagh Records label. Honest and deliberate, yet beguiling and oblique, Lemoncello challenges both writer and listener to define the undefined, to […]

THEO VON
Gigs

THEO VON announces second show at SSE Arena, Belfast due to phenomenal demand

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Following his first SOLD-OUT SSE, Belfast show, a second show for THEO VON has been added on Thursday, June 6 due to phenomenal demand. THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern […]

Oh Yeah Music Centre
News

OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE makes history by winning Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Oh Yeah Music Centre makes history by winning Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award, supported by the Music Venue Trust. The Oh Yeah Music Centre was celebrated as part of the annual Music Week […]

Jewelia
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jewelia unveils video for ‘Queen of Make Believe’

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Three years in the making and previewed by an array of earworm singles such as ‘Invisible Wall’ and ‘Second Best’, Jewelia recently released her brand new alternative pop album ‘Little Wins’.  The 12 tracks on […]

Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik talks about The ‘Music Matters Challenge’

May 2, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik is INCREDIBLY passionate about music. The man and voice behind hits such as “The Riddle” has been a part of the industry for twenty years, during which time he has […]

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