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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

          KRAFTWERK
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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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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, […]

          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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RED HOUSE GLORY - reveal 'So Easy' video - Watch
New Music

RED HOUSE GLORY – reveal ‘So Easy’ video – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped London four-piece Red House Glory have revealed the gripping video for new single ‘So Easy’ which premiered on Kerrang. The ‘So Easy’ video features a man’s seedy adulterous behaviour replayed in front of his […]

Sweden's KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!
New Music

Sweden’s KINETICS release EP and Chewbacca video!

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Since late 2013 Sweden based Kinetics has released a series of critically acclaimed indie gems, appearing on blogs and at radio worldwide. These tracks are now compiled into a vinyl EP together with the new […]

SWEET BILLY PILGRIM - Announce UK tour in September
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SWEET BILLY PILGRIM – Announce UK tour in September

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Sweet Billy Pilgrim set out on a UK tour this September following the release of their fourth album – the critically acclaimed masterpiece ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’. See the dates below. Receiving stellar reviews, ‘Motorcade Amnesiacs’ is […]

MODEST MOUSE - Announce UK tour in support of new album 'STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,'
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MODEST MOUSE – Announce UK tour in support of new album ‘STRANGERS TO OURSELVES,’

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Following the release of ‘Strangers To Ourselves’, Modest Mouse’s first album in 8 years, the band have announced a string of headline dates across the UK, alongside slots at this year’s ‘London Calling’ and ‘T […]

REFUSED - STREAM NEW ALBUM 'FREEDOM', LISTEN HERE:
Album Stream

REFUSED – STREAM NEW ALBUM ‘FREEDOM’, LISTEN HERE:

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

Refused are streaming their anticipated new album, Freedom, which comes out June 29 on Epitaph, in its entirety online now. Freedom is the band’s first new album since their iconic 1998 album The Shape of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN - BLACK SWANS - Watch
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: ABEL RAISE THE CAIN – BLACK SWANS – Watch

June 24, 2015 XS Noize

An alternative indie rock band formed in the Northeast, Abel Raise the Cain were brought together by a mutual love of atmospheric and epic indie soundscapes influenced by the likes of Arcade Fire, Sigur Ros […]

GIRLPOOL share new track "Cherry Picking", + announce tour with Frankie Cosmos
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: GIRLPOOL – BEFORE THE WORLD WAS BIG

June 23, 2015 Jamie Gibson

It’s been quite a year for Girlpool, the band formed by Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad that doesn’t need a drummer to make some serious noise. Having initially released their self-titled debut EP on Bandcamp […]

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON - UNIVERSAL THEMES
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: SUN KIL MOON – UNIVERSAL THEMES

June 23, 2015 Fionn Crossan

2014 was a good year to be Mark Kozelek. The esteemed singer-songwriter, who’s been performing under the Sun Kil Moon moniker since his old band Red House Painters disbanded, is no stranger to receiving critical […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
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INTERVIEW: SHAUN RYDER – Talks New Albums, Aliens and Singing In The Rainforest

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Music legend Shaun William Ryder is back on the road with his post Happy Monday’s band Black Grape. They played a brilliant show in Belfast on Saturday night, I caught up with him earlier in […]

HYDE AND BEAST - return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: HYDE & BEAST – ‘Hard Times Good Times’

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

Hyde and Beast return with new EP ‘Hard Times Good Times’ on 24th July on Tail Feather Records via Caroline International. Hyde and Beast released their second studio album ‘Keep Moving’ last August to critical […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE - Release debut track 'Time For Love' 20th July
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE – Release single ‘TIME FOR LOVE’ in July

June 23, 2015 XS Noize

The psychedelic funk of George Clinton, the brooding menace of Massive Attack, the rolling hypnotic beats of Happy Mondays and the vision and flow of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five are all essential ingredients […]

NEW ORDER - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: 'MUSIC COMPLETE' - Listen to track
New Music

NEW ORDER – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘MUSIC COMPLETE’ – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

New Order have announced the release of their new album, Music Complete, out on 25 September 2015. The long awaited album will be New Order’s first full studio release since 2005’s Waiting For The Siren’s […]

MERCURY REV - Announce new studio album - Listen to track
New Music

MERCURY REV – Announce new studio album – Listen to track

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

Bella Union are excited to announce the long-awaited return of US alt-rock legends Mercury Rev whose new album The Light In You will be released 18th September via the label and is available to preorder […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JACK + ELIZA - 'White Satin' - Watch
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JACK + ELIZA – ‘White Satin’ – Watch

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

New York City’s Jack + Eliza have released the latest song from their upcoming debut album, Gentle Warnings, out August 7th on Yebo Music and available for pre-order now on iTunes. Paired with footage of […]

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single 'Fixations'
New Music

GARDENS & VILLA Announce New Record & Tour, Listen to Single ‘Fixations’

June 22, 2015 XS Noize

There’s a quote tucked into the recent documentary film about the iconic design duo Charles and Ray Eames, commenting on the symbiotic nature of Charles and Ray’s marriage, their work life in Venice Beach, their […]

REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN -  I Don't Want To Let You Down EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: SHARON VAN ETTEN – I Don’t Want To Let You Down EP

June 22, 2015 Jamie Gibson

I Don’t Want To Let You Down is a somewhat surprisingly quick follow up to Sharon Van Etten’s highly acclaimed album Are We There? released around the same time last year with 4 brand new […]

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE - I DECLARE NOTHING
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: TESS PARKS & ANTON NEWCOMBE – I DECLARE NOTHING

June 21, 2015 Lori Gava

On June 29th Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe release the results of their exciting collaborative effort entitled I Declare Nothing. It is an enticing and tempting creation that combines Newcombe’s legendary psychedelica with Tess Park’s smoldering […]

MOGWAI – MUSIC INDUSTRY 3 FITNESS INDUSTRY 1 EP
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: MOGWAI – Olympia theatre, Dublin

June 21, 2015 Fionn Crossan

Mogwai, Scottish Post-Rock pioneers, are currently on a tour of shows celebrating their 20th anniversary of being a band. As part of this tour the band came back to the Olympia Theatre in Dublin for […]

IRON MAIDEN - announce brand new album 'The Book Of Souls'
New Music

IRON MAIDEN – announce brand new album ‘The Book Of Souls’

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

IRON MAIDEN’s eagerly awaited new studio album The Book Of Souls will be released globally on 4th September through Parlophone Records (Sanctuary Copyrights/BMG in the U.S.A.). It was recorded in Paris with their longstanding producer […]

THE FRATELLIS - announce new album 'Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied' and new shows
Gigs

THE FRATELLIS – Announce UK tour

June 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following the news of their new album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’, The Fratellis are proud to announce a 12 Date UK tour for November 2015. The headline tour, includes a show at London’s Electric Ballroom, […]

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