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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

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          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

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          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

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          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
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          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

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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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
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          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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          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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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

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          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

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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

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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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LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie - The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie – The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

March 3, 2019 Daniel Lynch

These aren’t the rock and roll covers you’ll hear on fancy new car advertisements on the TV. Hayseed Dixie take classic rock, get it drunk on homemade alcohol, spin it around a few times and […]

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 2, 2019 Clair McAllister

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicked off in Belfast on 28th February at the Ulster Hall. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live images. Check out more images […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019
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BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Star Riders are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The band will release their fourth studio album in September of this year. […]

COLIN GEDDIS 'GEDZILLA' Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020
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COLIN GEDDIS ‘GEDZILLA’ Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

A show ten years in the making. Celebrating ten years since viral sensation ‘I AM FIGHTER’ was released, creator Colin Geddis brings his new show to Belfast’s biggest entertainment venue. In the last ten years, […]

King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer
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King of Techno CARL COX set to play The Telegraph Building, Belfast this summer

February 26, 2019 XS Noize

Following two monumental sell out outdoor festival shows at Belsonic and Custom House Square in Belfast over the past few years, SHINE are proud to announce the return of the undisputed ‘King of Techno’ CARL […]

DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy's Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019
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DICK VALENTINE (Electric Six) Announces FREE Belfast show at Katy’s Bar on Saturday May 4th 2019

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Dick Valentine is best known as the singer of the band Electric Six. Fifteen years ago he dressed up like Abraham Lincoln for a music video about gay bars and that might be all you […]

BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019
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BLUE AMERICANS Announce Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Sunday March 26th 2019

February 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast duo Blue Americans – Kris Platt and Daniel Morgan Ball are pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Voodoo on Sunday, May 26th 2019. The two-piece released their brand new single ‘Dumbo’ on […]

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steel Panther at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

February 9, 2019 Clair McAllister

Steel Panther played an amazing show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 07/02/19. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.   […]

BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019
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BLACK STONE CHERRY announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Stone Cherry is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 18th July 2019. Black Stone Cherry has released six studio albums as well as three […]

ALICE IN CHAINS announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, Tuesday 21st May 2019
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ALICE IN CHAINS announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, Tuesday 21st May 2019

February 4, 2019 XS Noize

US rock legends ALICE IN CHAINS are pleased to announce a headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Tuesday 21st May 2019. ALICE IN CHAINS remains one of the most successful and influential American […]

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April
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Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are pleased to announce a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. The bands new single, The Answer is out now, listen below. Formed in 2017, True […]

Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Marshmello Announces Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

US electronic superstar, Marshmello is pleased to announce a Belfast headline show at Belsonic on Wednesday 26th June 2019. As one of the latest acts to take the electronic world by universal storm, Marshmello met […]

REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE
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REBEL REBEL: The David Bowie Experience ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW AT THE LIMELIGHT 2 ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE

January 28, 2019 XS Noize

“Rebel Rebel” The David Bowie experience are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 21st June 2019. “Rebel Rebel” are a 6 piece (nine piece for larger gigs) David Bowie […]

BLAENAVON Announce Belfast Show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 2nd May 2019
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BLAENAVON Announce Belfast Show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday 2nd May 2019

January 23, 2019 XS Noize

UK indie rock band Blaeavon are pleased to announce a headline show at McHughs Basement Bar, Belfast on Thursday 02nd May 2019. After announcing their second album with a heartfelt letter from frontman Ben Gregory, […]

UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!

January 19, 2019 XS Noize

UK’s scuzziest ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 tonight, Saturday 19th January 2019. The band prepare to hit the roads of Europe this […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019
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COCKNEY REJECTS Announce Headline Belfast Show at The Limelight 2, Saturday February 2nd 2019

January 8, 2019 XS Noize

English punk veterans Cockney Rejects are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, February 02nd 2019. The trailblazing band trace their origins all the way back to late-70s East End […]

DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019
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DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

Having very quickly sold out his Sulta Selects Boxing Night 2018 show at Belfast’s Telegraph Building, Scottish DJ/Producer phenomenon DENIS SULTA announces his biggest ever Northern Irish SULTA SELECTS show for Belfast in 2019, with a show at Custom […]

INTERVIEW: Rob ‘H' Humphrey from Belfast based MASK 2
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INTERVIEW: Rob ‘H’ Humphrey from Belfast based MASK

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

The founding members of MASK first met in 2004 – when the band should have been formed – but never was! In 2017, the lifelong friends decided to form a joint-group with handpicked musicians and […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th - 26th January 2019
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th – 26th January 2019

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The exhilarating indie pop brother-and-sister-fronted foursome from Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Brand New Friend is pleased to announce a 3-night residency at the American Bar, Belfast from 24th- 26th January 2019. With 2018 proving to be […]

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