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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

          August 29, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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          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
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          ‘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: The Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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
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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

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          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

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          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: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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 […]

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          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
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          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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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

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

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          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

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BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
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BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Stockport five-piece, Blossoms are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 03rd 2020. Having last week revealed details of their highly anticipated third album, Foolish Loving Spaces(release date […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast on Thursday 17th October 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are playing a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019
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REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

New alternative- pop artist Rebekah Fitch is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019. Combining enigmatic artistry, thought-provoking lyrics and genuine wonder, Rebekah Fitch is an […]

Belfast rock outfit NEW PAGANS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 22nd December 2019
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Belfast’s hottest emerging band NEW PAGANS share ‘It’s Darker’ live – Watch Now

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast’s hottest emerging band New Pagans have shared a live video of them performing their award-nominated single ‘It’s Darker’, recorded at The Palm House in their hometown. It showcases the band’s effortless flair and raw […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
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STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall – Monday 5th October 2020

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

The country’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are following on from their triumphant Hyde Park ‘Radio 2 Live’ show and coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with the ‘Backbone’ UK Winter Tour in 2020. Quo […]

Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st March 2020
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Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st March 2020

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece The Night Cafe are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Tuesday 31st March 2020. In 2018, the band released the Bunkbed EP which featured previous singles Felicity and Turn. […]

ELBOW - Play Belfast, Waterfront Hall on Sunday 29th March 1
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ELBOW – Play Belfast, Waterfront Hall on Sunday 29th March

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

elbow, who have released their eighth studio album, ‘Giants of All Sizes’, today, October 11th have announced UK and Europe tour dates for March and April of 2020. The tour is elbow’s most comprehensive set […]

THE SCRIPT announce 'Sunsets and Full Moons' tour for Belfast & Dublin
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THE SCRIPT announce ‘Sunsets and Full Moons’ tour for Belfast & Dublin

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

After 6 billion streams, 30 million single sales, 10.8 million album sales, over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and 1.8 million ticket sales, Irish alt-pop trio The Script embark upon a new chapter with the […]

LAZY DAY share video for new single 'Real Feel' - Watch Now
Interviews

INTERVIEW: with Lazy Day’s Tilly Scantlebury

October 10, 2019 XS Noize

London based Lazy Day plays a headline Belfast show on October 11th, 2019 at McHughs Basement. Lazy Day began in 2014 as the solo bedroom project of Tilly Scantlebury. After recording her songs in her […]

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy @ Belfast, Ulster Hall, 7th October

October 8, 2019 Bernie McAllister

The Divine Comedy played a brilliant show last night at Belfast, Ulster Hall in support of their brilliant new album ‘Office Politics’. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.         […]

king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020 1
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king of the club banger EXAMPLE announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020

October 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer, rapper, producer and all-round king of the club banger Example has announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Thursday 27th February 2020. The new run of dates will see Example head out […]

INTERVIEW: Ali Barter - "I had to come to a place where I was happy with myself before I came back to music" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ali Barter – “I had to come to a place where I was happy with myself before I came back to music”

October 3, 2019 XS Noize

Two years on from her blistering debut ‘A Suitable Girl,’ Australian singer-songwriter Ali Barter has announced her triumphant return with ‘Hello, I’m Doing My Best’ – a revealing collection of songs that track her most […]

SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020
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SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced a six-date ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap legend touring in support of his 17th album I Wanna Thank Me, and a documentary of […]

SODA BLONDE announce headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December
Gigs

SODA BLONDE announce headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December

October 1, 2019 XS Noize

Exploding onto the Irish music scene this year, Soda Blonde have today announce their first headline show at Black Box, Belfast, 6th December 2019. Tickets are now available from Ticketmaster.ie and outlets Nationwide, costing £16.00 […]

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album - "We wanted to shake things up a bit" 4
Interviews

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album – “We wanted to shake things up a bit”

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Black Star Riders new studio album Another State Of Grace was released on the 6th September 2019. Another State Of Grace sees the band deliver another stunning collection of songs. The band will support the […]

CLANNAD announce Irish tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour
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CLANNAD announce Irish tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour

September 30, 2019 XS Noize

Clannad are celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the announcements of a farewell world tour which includes two Irish shows. They will perform in Waterfront Hall, Belfast 29th February 2020 and Cork Opera House, […]

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019 13
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Inhaler @ Voodoo, Belfast, 28th Sept 2019

September 29, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Dublin quartet Inhaler played a brilliant show last night at Voodoo, Belfast. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.                         Inhaler are: […]

INTERVIEW: Amy Montgomery - "I enjoy sharing my energy with people, and touching hearts with my music"
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Amy Montgomery – “I enjoy sharing my energy with people, and touching hearts with my music”

September 27, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from debut performances at 18 UK & European summer festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk, Electric Picnic and Black Deer, Northern Irish artist Amy Montgomery has riveted crowds this summer with her powerful voice and […]

Irish four-piece BRAVE GIANT announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday, October 26th
Gigs

Irish four-piece BRAVE GIANT announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday, October 26th

September 26, 2019 XS Noize

Brave Giant is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday, October 26th 2019. The band recently announced the release date for their debut album White, Pink + Blue on October 04th. […]

Belfast rock outfit NEW PAGANS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 22nd December 2019
Gigs

Belfast rock outfit NEW PAGANS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 22nd December 2019

September 25, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast rock outfit New Pagans are pleased to. New Pagans are back with new single ‘Charlie has the face of a saint’ – an alternative rock ode to conversations overheard on the Northern Irish public […]

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