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        • The Veils
          News

          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

        • 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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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          Podcast

          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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Twenty-One Pilots
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TWENTY ONE PILOTS announce headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast

March 27, 2024 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Twenty-One Pilots have announced details of their massive global headline, The Clancy World Tour, and shared “Next Semester,” a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which will be released […]

Maxïmo Park
Gigs

Maxïmo Park announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast

March 26, 2024 XS Noize

Maxïmo Park are today sharing brand-new single ‘Favourite Songs’ alongside news of upcoming UK and EU headline tour dates in the Autumn. ‘Favourite Songs’ is the band’s own salute to the potency of pop music […]

CASUAL RIOTS
Gigs

Indie rock 5-piece CASUAL RIOTS to play headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

March 22, 2024 XS Noize

Casual Riots are a 5-piece Indie rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band formed in 2019 from a collection of cool, hard-working guys who met at school, and they all couldn’t get enough of […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS
Gigs

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

The War on Drugs have steadily emerged as one of this century’s great rock and roll synthesists, removing the gaps between the underground and the mainstream, between the obtuse and the anthemic, making records that […]

Terri Hooley
Gigs

Terri Hooley & Stuart Bailie: A Live Podcast announced at Limelight Lounge, Belfast

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Terri Hooley is about to celebrate his 75th birthday. He’s the record shop champion and the guy who gave critical help to the Undertones, RUDI, the Outcasts, and many others. He’s the subject of Good […]

BELFAST COMEDIANS CHARITY BOXING
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BELFAST COMEDIANS CHARITY BOXING is back at the iconic Ulster Hall

March 13, 2024 XS Noize

Comedians charity boxing is back at the iconic Ulster Hall for one night only! Some of the biggest names on the Belfast stand-up scene will be knocking each other’s ballix in for Children’s Cancer Unit. […]

Gary Numan
Gigs

GARY NUMAN announces ‘The Pleasure Principle’ and ‘Replicas’ 45th anniversary Belfast show

March 5, 2024 XS Noize

Electronic music pioneer, revered songwriter and renowned musician Gary Numan will embark on a special celebration marking the 45th anniversary of his landmark albums, The Pleasure Principle and Replicas, with a Belfast headline show announced […]

Electric Six
Gigs

ELECTRIC SIX announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

February 28, 2024 XS Noize

Electric Six have just announced their headline show in The Limelight, Belfast, on 29th November 2024. Mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs celebrating hedonism in multiple forms, […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces shows in Belfast, Cork and Dublin this summer

February 22, 2024 XS Noize

Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet, and multi-instrumentalist widely considered one of the most influential artists in the history of music. He has multiple albums that are ranked as the greatest […]

MR. BIG
Gigs

MR. BIG bring ‘The BIG Finish’ tour to The Limelight, Belfast

February 21, 2024 XS Noize

MR. BIG is putting on their signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour aptly titled “The BIG Finish.” Since the band’s original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his […]

Sonny Fodera
News

SONNY FODERA announces his biggest Belfast headline show yet at Custom House Square

February 20, 2024 XS Noize

House music heavyweight Sonny Fodera is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast headline show yet at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Saturday, 3rd August 2024. Joined on the night by special guests, LF System, Dave […]

AMBLE
Gigs

AMBLE announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 27th November

February 20, 2024 XS Noize

2024 bodes to be a year to remember for the Amble men. Their four-track EP “Of Land and Sea” was released on all streaming platforms on Friday, 16th February. The release of “Of Land and […]

US comedian and podcaster TIM DILLON announces show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Gigs

US comedian and podcaster TIM DILLON announces show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 19, 2024 XS Noize

Tim Dillon is a comedian and podcaster who hosts the wildly popular Tim Dillon Show, which regularly attracts over one million viewers and listeners on a weekly basis. He has comedy specials on Netflix and […]

The Libertines
Gigs

THE LIBERTINES announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

February 16, 2024 XS Noize

The last gang in town, The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on March 15th, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd […]

RIVERSIDE
Gigs

Polish masters RIVERSIDE announce Limelight, Belfast show on 15th May 2024

February 15, 2024 XS Noize

Over the past 22 years, Polish masters RIVERSIDE have built an excellent reputation. With many tours, live shows worldwide, eight full-length albums, two mini albums, and two live albums, the band has become one of […]

Picture This
Gigs

PICTURE THIS announce Voodoo, Belfast show on Sunday 10th March

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This, has announced an intimate Belfast show at Voodoo on Sunday 10th, March 2024, to celebrate their new album Parked Car Conversations; the album will feature the singles […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Thursday 27th June 2024

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain, is pleased to announce a headline show at Ormeau Park, Belsonic, on Thursday, 27th June 2024, with special guest Rag’n’Bone […]

Chameleons
Gigs

Legendary Manchester band CHAMELEONS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

February 12, 2024 XS Noize

The atmospheric pop band the Chameleons formed in Manchester, England, in 1981 from the ashes of a number of local groups: vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess began with the Cliches, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding arrived […]

Belfast TradFest
Gigs

Belfast TradFest announces St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 9, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest presents two of the finest traditional acts on the planet, Frankie Gavin & Dé Dannan and Karen Matheson & Donald Shaw, for a St. Patrick’s Eve Gala Concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, […]

The Last Dinner Party
Gigs

THE LAST DINNER PARTY announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

February 8, 2024 XS Noize

The Last Dinner Party has announced three extra dates for their forthcoming UK/Ireland tour later this year. The tour, which went on pre-sale to fans on Wednesday morning, will now incorporate a show in Belfast […]

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