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        • Stuart Bailie
          News

          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
          News

          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
          News

          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, […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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, […]

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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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
          Podcasts

          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, […]

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Skinny Living
Gigs

SKINNY LIVING announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd November 2024

May 16, 2024 XS Noize

Skinny Living’s story is one of struggle, troubling situations and relentless hard graft. It’s also one of synchronicity, chance meetings, and the unflinching belief that their glorious indie soul music will reach the audience it […]

And So I Watch You From Afar
Gigs

And So I Watch You From Afar return with new album ‘Megafauna’

May 16, 2024 XS Noize

Stalwart Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have announced their seventh full-length album, ‘Megafauna’, set for release on the 9th of August, 2024 via Berlin’s Pelagic Records. A tribute to the […]

Limp Bizkit
Gigs

LIMP BIZKIT announce special guests Tom Morello & rock duo Nova Twins for their headline show at Belsonic, Belfast

May 15, 2024 XS Noize

US nu-metal legends Limp Bizkit are pleased to announce the full supporting line-up for their headline show at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 12th June 2024. For one very special night in Belfast, special guests, […]

Carter Fox
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Chill-Fi Artist Carter Fox Discusses “Cosmic Bird Lullaby”

May 15, 2024 Randall Radic

In an enchanting fusion of jazzy melodies, chill lo-fi hip-hop rhythms, and the serene whispers of nature, renowned musician and industry savant Carter Fox recently released his latest single, “Cosmic Bird Lullaby.” This track is […]

Morgan Wallen
Gigs

Country music star MORGAN WALLEN announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard’s 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month with Billboard […]

Coldplay
Gigs

COLDPLAY tour in Munich: list of banned items for fans in Germany

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay will be heading to Germany in August for the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” starting from the 16th of June down to the 18th. The iconic band are set to kick off the […]

The Lovely Eggs – Eggsistentialism
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Eggsistentialism

May 14, 2024 Iam Burn

“It’s a bit of a ‘wilderness years’ album,” states Holly Ross, one half of Lancastrian DIY psychedelic punk outfit, The Lovely Eggs. Without a new album in four years, you would be excused for thinking […]

She Drew The Gun
News

SHE DREW THE GUN returns with the brand-new single ‘Howl’

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun returns with the brand-new single ‘Howl’, out today via Submarine Cat Records. ‘Howl’ is the first piece of new music since 2021’s album ‘Behave Myself’. She Drew The Gun headed to […]

Thompson Twins
Podcasts

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey on touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic album “Into The Gap”

May 14, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #178 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Tom Bailey from The Thompson Twins about touring to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic album Into The Gap. The Thompson […]

New Model Army
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: New Model Army at Camden Roundhouse, London

May 13, 2024 Michael Barron

New Model Army are celebrating their 44th anniversary with their latest album Unbroken and an international tour. This tour is special with support from nineties chart toppers Ned’s Atomic Dustbin. The Stourbridge formed quintet provided […]

taylor swift
Gigs

TAYLOR SWIFT kicks off European leg of Eras tour in Paris

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

The highly anticipated Eras tour kicked off in grand style as Taylor Swift lit up the City of Light with an electrifying display of music and theatrical performances at the La Defense Arena in Paris. […]

Daire McGuigan
Gigs

DJ and Producer DAIRE announces his biggest Belfast show to date at the SSE Arena

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast-native DJ and Producer Daire McGuigan, known by his artist’s name ‘DAIRE,’ is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast show to date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 26th October 2024. Daire has been […]

James McVey
News

JAMES McVEY shares new single ‘All The Things’ co-written with Henry Moodie

May 10, 2024 XS Noize

As heard on his recent debut solo EP ‘Manabi’, James McVey is relishing the freedom of working independently – his timeless singer-songwriter style the vehicle for him to express a sea of emotions and introspective […]

Travis
News

TRAVIS share new single ‘Raze The Bar’ with friends Coldplay’s Chris Martin & The Killers’ Brandon Flowers

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis reveal a second track ‘Raze The Bar’ from their upcoming album L.A Times, out on 12th July via BMG. A bittersweet story about the closure of […]

Beabadoobee
News

BEABADOOBEE announces third studio album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves”

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

BEABADOOBEE has announced her third studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, will be released via her long-standing label Dirty Hit on 16 August. The album finds Beabadoobee stepping up to a new level in […]

Seb Lowe
Gigs

Rising British indie star SEB LOWE announces show at Laverys, Belfast

May 9, 2024 XS Noize

Meet Seb Lowe, the rising British indie star at just 20 years old, leading a band comprised of Kate Couriel on violin, Ben Etches on guitar, Joel Goodwin on drums, and Sam Sumner on bass. […]

Duran Duran
News

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
News

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 […]

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