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        • Snow Patrol
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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
          News

          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
          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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The best sound system to support your gaming

December 22, 2023 XS Noize

A decent sound system can transform your gaming. Adding high-quality sound to your computer or laptop can add depth to the game environment – making it instantly more engaging and realistic. In many modern games, […]

Etacas
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TRACK PREMIERE: Etacas – Sin Eater

December 22, 2023 XS Noize

Etacas are UK duo Rob Reng and Jefferson Duke, and here they tell us about their new single, Sin Eater. How Was The Song Recorded (what was the process like, who was it recorded with, […]

Three Fields
News

Three Fields releases new single ‘Breeze’

December 22, 2023 XS Noize

Inspired by Jean-Michel Jarre, Moby, Vangelis, Ulrich Schnauss, and Tangerine Dream, and composing for over 20 years with six albums, Three Fields creates beautiful ambient/electronic music. Three Fields is producer Steven Hassell. He explains how […]

Smoke Fairies
Podcasts

Unveiling the Mystique of ‘Carried in Sound’ with Smoke Fairies’ Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies

December 19, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #161 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies from Smoke Fairies to discuss their new album, “Carried In Sound.” Smoke Fairies is a project founded on friendship. […]

The Outcasts
Gigs

Good Vibrations Christmas Party this Saturday at The Limelight, Belfast feat: The Outcasts, Terri Hooley & more

December 19, 2023 XS Noize

In early 1977, a band of brothers became just that: a band. Sick of not being allowed into clubs – and getting barred from five in one week – because of how they looked, three […]

Jordan Mackampa
News

Jordan Mackampa announces headline show at Voodoo, Belfast, on Saturday 18th May 2024

December 19, 2023 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Jordan Mackampa has announced a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast, on Saturday 18th May 2024. The news follows the recent announcement of the London-based artist’s sophomore album, ‘Welcome Home, Kid!’, which is scheduled to […]

Skinny Lister
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Lafayette, London

December 18, 2023 Michael Barron

For too long now, a trend has emerged where people pay no interest to the support act or acts opening the leading performer. Venues are often barely a third packed within the first half an […]

Ida Mae
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Harmonizing the Blues: An Intimate Conversation with Chris Turpin of Ida Mae

December 18, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #160 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Chris Turpin, one-half of British indie-blues-rock duo Ida Mae, to talk about their latest LP, “Thunder Above You.” Ida Mae is a husband and […]

Richard Ashcroft
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces 2024 outdoor concert for London at Kew The Music

December 18, 2023 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft has been added to the line-up for KEW THE MUSIC 2024, headlining the final show of the series taking place on Sunday, 14th July 2024. ​He joins the previously announced headliners for the […]

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham

December 16, 2023 Alina Salihbekova

The Darkness visited Nottingham as a part of the 20th Anniversary of their Permission to Land tour. The gig was completely sold out, and Rock City was fully packed. The second they came on stage, […]

IN FOCUS// Lankum at the Roundhouse, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Lankum at the Roundhouse, London

December 15, 2023 Denise Esposito

The Irish folk band Lankum performed a sold-out show at the Roundhouse London on Wednesday, 13th December 2023. The multi-instrumentalist Dublin quartet enchanted the crowd with an emotive live performance of timeless and haunting beauty. […]

Jockstrap
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Jockstrap at the Barbican Centre

December 15, 2023 Michael Barron

Having performed at Glastonbury and opened for Blur, Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye, being Guildhall School of Music graduates, were ready to take on the two-night Barbican Centre residency. Jockstrap, nominated for the Mercury Prize, […]

Steven Wilson
News

STEVEN WILSON releases ‘December Skies’ – a Christmas song written in collaboration with AI

December 15, 2023 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has recorded a Christmas song in collaboration with Chat GPT. Wilson wrote the music for “December Skies”, but Open AI’s language program completely generated the lyrics. Steven Wilson on December Skies: “Challenged by […]

Bangor Court House
News

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody honours Bangor Court House with major award

December 14, 2023 XS Noize

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody visited his hometown of Bangor today (Thursday, 14 December) to crown The Court House as the 2023 National Lottery Project of the Year. The non-profit music and arts venue on […]

the Australian Pink Floyd Show
Gigs

The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on 4th December 2024

December 14, 2023 XS Noize

Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre” ” the Australian Pink Floyd Show will return to Belfast’s […]

Unknown Territories
News

Manchester’s UNKNOWN TERRITORIES announce one-off show in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer

December 14, 2023 XS Noize

Manchester’s Unknown Territories will be playing a one-off show this weekend in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer. The show will feature Tom Hingley from Inspiral Carpets on vocals along with Esther Maylor from Heavy Salad, […]

Deniece Pearson
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: A Festive Chat with Five Star’s Deniece Pearson on Her Enchanting Single ‘Santa Claus is Coming’

December 13, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #159 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets 80s legend Deniece Pearson, lead singer of the iconic pop group Five Star, to discuss her Christmas single ‘Santa Claus is Coming.’ Santa Claus […]

Cigarettes After Sex
News

Cigarettes After Sex share cover of Radiohead’s “Motion Picture Soundtrack”

December 12, 2023 XS Noize

The ever-prolific Cigarettes After Sex are closing out a year of stellar accomplishments — including surpassing 7 Billion total streams across platforms and selling out their biggest headline tour to date, which included the 13k […]

Bob Marley
News

JAD Records release rare Bob Marley single ‘Selassie is the Chapel’

December 12, 2023 XS Noize

Over 40 years after his untimely death, a new Bob Marley single titled ‘Selassie is the Chapel’ has been released via his original label, JAD Records. For the very first time, the song is available […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
News

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release Abbey Road Sessions for Oasis classics ‘Going Nowhere’ and ‘The Masterplan’

December 12, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today unveil two new versions of the classic Oasis songs ‘Going Nowhere’ and ‘The Masterplan’ recorded at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.  ‘The Masterplan’ and ‘Going Nowhere’ have become mainstays […]

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