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        • Florence Road
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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend
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          Belfast Maritime Festival Music Trail – Over 60 musicians set to light up the Maritime Mile this weekend

          September 5, 2025

          Belfast City Council will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music during the Belfast Maritime Festival, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in […]

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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

        • 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: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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SOUND DIPLOMACY Launch Northern Ireland Music Industry Survey
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SOUND DIPLOMACY Launch Northern Ireland Music Industry Survey

February 1, 2021 XS Noize

Sound Diplomacy is thrilled to announce its work with Belfast City Council to develop a comprehensive Music Strategy and Recovery Plan. You can read more about the project at www.sounddiplomacy.com/belfast Belfast is a city with […]

PASSENGER shares 'Sword from the Stone (Gingerbread Mix)' produced by Ed Sheeran 1
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PASSENGER shares ‘Sword from the Stone (Gingerbread Mix)’ produced by Ed Sheeran

January 15, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of his acclaimed new album Songs For The Drunk And Broken Hearted, which was sitting comfortably at number 2 in the UK Official Charts midweek earlier this week, Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) now […]

THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021 1
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THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

Local legends The Undertones are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021. Tickets on sale Friday 18th December at 10 am from Ticketmaster.ie The Undertones emerged from […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall on Sunday 24th October 2021 1
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THE WEDDING PRESENT announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall on Sunday 24th October 2021

December 14, 2020 XS Noize

British indie rock legends, The Wedding Present are pleased to announce a very special headline Belfast show on Sunday 24th October 2021 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their pivotal long-player, Seamonsters. […]

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast - Saturday 28th August 2021 1
Gigs

SCOOTER adds second Custom House Square, Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT CHSq show within minutes, we are pleased to announce a second CHSq show date for the German rave legends, Scooter. They return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline shows to […]

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast - Saturday 28th August 2021 1
Gigs

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast – Saturday 28th August 2021

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

German rave legends Scooter return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 28th August 2021. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the Gods […]

MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021 1
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MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT ‘Looking For Trouble Reloaded’ event at The Telegraph Building last November, Australian born DJ/Producer MALL GRAB has announced his biggest Northern Irish appearance to date, with a headline show at SHINE […]

Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single 'Glimmer' - Watch Now!
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Belfast’s WYNONA BLEACH release video for new single ‘Glimmer’ – Watch Now!

November 6, 2020 XS Noize

Belfast’s own Wynona Bleach release single “GLIMMER” today, November 6th, the first track from their anticipated debut album Moonsoake. Under their former moniker, R51, they self-released critically acclaimed EP’s, “Pillow Talk” and “NO CHILL” – […]

THE DUNCAIRN, Belfast promotes local artists through its 'TAKE 2' series of free online gigs
Gigs

THE DUNCAIRN, Belfast promotes local artists through its ‘TAKE 2’ series of free online gigs

November 5, 2020 XS Noize

Everyone knows that the perfect antidote to any pandemic is an uplifting dose of inspiring new music and poetry! And just in the nick of time one of the country’s best-known community arts initiatives is […]

BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th
Gigs

BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

This year’s Oh Yeah Legend Award is in association with Marie Curie, Belfast and is dedicated to the singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy, who died in 2016. This is in recognition of Bap’s enduring legacy, chiefly as […]

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021 1
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MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

They’re back! Just in time for the festive season! The most-loved musical duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe join forces again for a magical new album ‘Together at Christmas’, out on Decca Records on 20th […]

RICKY WARWICK announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021
Gigs

RICKY WARWICK announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021. Ricky has also announced today that he will be releasing […]

Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today
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Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today at Belfast’s Custom House Square, over 500 members of the live events community gathered in a socially distanced, COVID-compliant display. Another 100 squares were marked out for those unable to join. The event organised […]

JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021 1
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JONATHAN JACKSON + ENATION announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021

September 21, 2020 XS Noize

US Rock Trio Johnathan Jackson + Enation are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Last week saw the release of their new single “She Drove A […]

PILLOW QUEENS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for 2021
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PILLOW QUEENS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for 2021

September 17, 2020 XS Noize

Pillow Queens are delighted to announce two Irish shows next year to celebrate their debut album ‘In Waiting’ which is due out 25th September 2020. They will perform at The Button Factory Dublin, Friday, 26th […]

GERRY CINNAMON announces second BELSONIC show for 2021 1
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GERRY CINNAMON announces second BELSONIC show for 2021

September 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following his first SOLD OUT Belsonic 2021 show, Gerry Cinnamon announces a second date for his biggest Belfast headline shows at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 09th 2021. Gerry’s eagerly anticipated second album ‘The […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce headline Irish shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast & Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 2021
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES announce headline Irish shows at Ulster Hall, Belfast & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in 2021

September 14, 2020 XS Noize

Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have announced a huge UK, Ireland and European tour for Autumn 2021. The announcement follows recent single releases Is Everybody Going Crazy? and Real Love Song, taken from their forthcoming […]

RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020
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RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020

September 8, 2020 XS Noize

Ryan McMullan presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020. The evening will begin with a live set from Ryan, followed by a podcast and performance from a mystery guest, […]

BEABADOOBEE announces headline Belfast show on Wednesday September 29th 2021 2
Gigs

BEABADOOBEE announces headline Belfast show on Wednesday September 29th 2021

September 7, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee today announces details of her headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Music Centre on Wednesday 29th September 2021. Beabadoobee recently announced the […]

THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021
Gigs

THE LATHUMS announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021

September 2, 2020 XS Noize

Wigan four-piece The Lathums are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday 8th June 2021. They released their new EP ‘Fight On’ in March of this year to critical […]

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