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          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
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          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, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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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
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          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
          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
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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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        • Moon Panda
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          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
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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, […]

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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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ZOLA JESUS   ‘GO (BLANK SEA)’ REMIXED BY SKIN TOWN, REMIX EP OUT IN NOVEMBER
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ZOLA JESUS – ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Zola Jesus has announced details of worldwide tour, which includes festival appearances at Latitude and Dour (Belgium) in July. The tour embarks on 2 June in Portland and also includes festival dates across the US […]

SHAUN RYDER - RELEASES LIMITED EDITION Vinyl 12" - 'CLOSE THE DAM' - Listen
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: SHAUN WILLIAM RYDER – CLOSE THE DAM / ELECTRIC SCALES – Stream here

May 20, 2015 XS Noize

Shaun William Ryder once of Happy Mondays and Black Grape but now also known for UFO Documentaries, “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and having teeth not quite as white as former bandmate […]

Stream new 'Elvis Depressedly' album in full HERE!
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Stream new ‘Elvis Depressedly’ album in full HERE!

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Elvis Depressedly, the much beloved bedroom recording project of Mat Cothran and Delaney Mills are gearing up for the release of their upcoming full length, New Alhambra, on Run For Cover Records. After a recent […]

SPOON - Return with video for 'Inside Out' - Watch
New Music

SPOON – Return with video for ‘Inside Out’ – Watch

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Spoon have released a new video for They Want My Soul highlight, ‘Inside Out’. The clip, featuring Britt Daniel, was filmed in Toronto and directed by Leblanc + Cudmore (alt-j, The New Pornographers, Belle and […]

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM:  'WHAT KIND OF LOVE'
New Music

DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD – ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM: ‘WHAT KIND OF LOVE’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Danny & The Champions Of The World are proud to announce the release of their fifth studio album, ‘What Kind Of Love’, via Loose Recordings, on 1st June 2015 and a 12 date UK tour […]

GHOSTPOET - shares Boxed In remix of 'X Marks The Spot'
Gigs

GHOSTPOET – shares Boxed In remix of ‘X Marks The Spot’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Following his recent performance of the track on Later… with Jools Holland, Ghostpoet has shared a Boxed In remix of his new single ‘X Marks The Spot’. Listen to the remix on Soundcloud below. [soundcloud […]

BUZZCOCKS NEW SINGLE – ‘IN THE BACK’ RELEASED ON 1-2-3-4 RECORDS – 9TH MARCH 2015
Gigs

BUZZCOCKS are set to play a short UK tour in May

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

BUZZCOCKS are set to play a short UK tour in May. The band, who recently released their album ‘The Way’ on 1-2-3-4 Records in November, will kick off the six date tour on the 21st […]

TRACK OF THE DAY:  JOE BOYD - 'DRIVER'
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JOE BOYD – ‘DRIVER’

May 19, 2015 XS Noize

Taking inspiration from artists as diverse as Prince, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix, Essex based Joe Boyd explores the darker side of Rock and Funk. Crafting a reputation as a truly exciting and energetic live […]

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 18/05/2015 6
Vinyl Five

SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 18/05/2015

May 18, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 18/05/2015’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfast’s best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records, Belfast‘.   Album Of The […]

MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display 1
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MICRODOT 25th Anniversary Exhibition / Rare Oasis and Verve Artwork on Display

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

To celebrate twenty five years since it’s foundation, designers of iconic sleeves by the likes of Oasis & The Verve, Microdot will be holding an exhibition of works from 1990 to present day. The exhibition […]

GARY NUMAN - RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gigs

GARY NUMAN – RETURNS TO MANCHESTER ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Returning to the Manchester Academy for an exclusive 25th Anniversary show-stopper, we are overwhelmed to announce that synth pioneer and industrial mastermind: GARY NUMAN will bring his phenomenal live show to the venue for the […]

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - announce Belfast Ulster Hall show
Gigs

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE – announce Belfast Ulster Hall show

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Bullet for my Valentine have come back storming with new single ‘NO WAY OUT’, first played on BBC Radio 1 last night. The track is the first taste from the band’s new album ‘VENOM’ out […]

MUMFORD & SONS - Announce New Single, 'The Wolf'
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS – Announce New Single, ‘The Wolf’

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons are to release their next single, ‘The Wolf’, impacting on 29th June 2015. ‘The Wolf’ is the second single to be taken from the band’s critically acclaimed, number one album, ‘Wilder Mind’. […]

MUSE - RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM “DRONES”, RELEASED IN THE UK ON JUNE 8 2
New Music

MUSE – RELEASE NEW SONG “MERCY”

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

May 18, 2015 – MUSE will release “Mercy”, the third track from their forthcoming album ‘Drones’ tonight, May 18th as the song premieres on BBC Radio 1. The previously released two songs “Dead Inside” and […]

PIL - announce new album & tour
Gigs

PIL – announce new album & tour

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Public Image Ltd (PiL) announce the release of their 10th studio album ‘What The World Needs Now…’ on 4th September 2015. The 11-track album follows the huge critical success of 2012’s ‘This is PiL’, the […]

VILLAGERS - To play Irish dates
Gigs

TRACK OF THE DAY: VILLAGERS – Everything I Am Is Yours – watch video / tour dates

May 18, 2015 XS Noize

Everything I Am Is Yours will be the next single released from Villagers’ acclaimed new album Darling Arithmetic, with an impact date of 29th June. The accompanying video was directed by Jamie Thraves (Radiohead, Sam […]

ORPHAN BOY  Announce third album Coastal Tones for May 25th
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: ORPHAN BOY – COASTAL TONES

May 18, 2015 Lori Gava

Thankfully normal life after being in a band did not work out for the members of Orphan Boy. The band after years of valiantly fighting the corporate music powers that be decided in 2011 to […]

MICK JONES of The Clash opens The Rock and Roll Public Library 1
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MICK JONES of The Clash opens The Rock and Roll Public Library

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

A treasure trove of popular culture has washed up on the banks of Venice’s grand waterways this month following the opening of The Rock and Roll Public Library during the 56th Venice Biannale. A site-specific […]

ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track "Come Alive", announce Summer tour dates
Gigs

ETERNAL SUMMERS release new track “Come Alive”, announce Summer tour dates

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Roanoke, VA power trio Eternal Summers have shared “Come Alive”, another track for their new album Gold And Stone today. Nicole Yun of the band told Consequence of Sound the track was inspired by Laetitia […]

LANDSHAPES - Announce 'Heyoon', due 4th May
New Music

LANDSHAPES share video for ‘Ader’, taken from Heyoon

May 17, 2015 XS Noize

Lost practices, hidden worlds, secret topics – Landshapes shift around the dark, magical borders of alternative culture, soaking up poetry and peccadillos, high art and low desires. The crashing, carnival-whirling pop of new single ‘Ader’ […]

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