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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

          Stuart Bailie
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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          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 […]

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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
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          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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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Eirewave
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EIREWAVE Expands Coverage to Newry, Armagh, and Down on DAB+

July 14, 2024 XS Noize

Eirewave, the Northern Ireland pop and rock radio station, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its broadcasting reach with the launch of a new small-scale DAB service across Newry, Armagh, and Down. This significant […]

The Shamrock Tenors
Gigs

The Shamrock Tenors announce headline show at Millennium Forum, Derry

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Irish music’s most exciting new hit, the Shamrock Tenors, are bringing their international hit show to the Millennium Forum for the first time, for one night only on the 22nd of June. Featuring performers from […]

Alasdair Beckett-King
News

Award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King to play shows in Belfast & Derry in May

May 9, 2023 XS Noize

Join the award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on a ramshackle jaunt through a multiverse of wonders. Learn to make the best of a bad timeline with ABK’s dimension-hopping stand-up, multimedia wizardry & normal wizardry. As seen […]

The Undertones
Gigs

THE UNDERTONES announce Belfast & Derry shows celebrating 45 years of Teenage Kicks

April 28, 2023 XS Noize

Local legends The Undertones are pleased to announce headline Belfast & Derry shows at The Telegraph Building, Belfast, on Saturday, November 25th and the Millennium Forum, Derry, on Friday, November 24th 2023. The shows will […]

Gabrielle
Gigs

GABRIELLE adds a Derry date to her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour

February 23, 2023 XS Noize

Gabrielle adds a Derry date to her 30 Years of Dreaming Tour. The tour will see her celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of her era-defining smash hit #1 single ‘Dreams’ and perform highlights […]

ROE
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Derry songwriter ROE on the release of her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #103 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE to talk about her fantastic debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. In this interview, […]

Travis
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Travis’ Fran Healy on the 21st anniversary of their classic album ‘The Invisible Band’

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #93 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Fran Healy from Travis about their live shows in Derry and Belfast and the 21st anniversary of their classic album The Invisible Band. […]

ROE releases new single ‘A Temporary Thing’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

ROE releases new single ‘A Temporary Thing’ – Listen Now!

May 5, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from her first single of 2022, ‘I Dare You’, ‘A Temporary Thing’ showcases a different side of the Derry songwriter. Recorded live in one take at Attica Audio studios in the wilds of […]

TRAVIS announce 20th Anniversary reissue of 'The Invisible Band' & 2022 tour
Gigs

TRAVIS return to N.Ireland with shows at Millennium Forum, Derry & the Waterfront Hall, Belfast

April 26, 2022 XS Noize

TRAVIS announce a return to Northern Ireland with concerts confirmed at the Millennium Forum, Derry on Thursday 11 August and the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 12 August. Marking the 20th Anniversary of their acclaimed […]

INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album 'If I Never Know You Like This Again' 1
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INTERVIEW: Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK discusses their third album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’

April 15, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #79 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Derry native Bridie Monds-Watson, aka SOAK, to talk about their third album, If I Never Know You Like This Again. SOAK’s Bridie […]

GAVIN JAMES announces two Northern Irish shows to coincide with release of his upcoming 3rd studio album
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES announces two Northern Irish shows to coincide with release of his upcoming 3rd studio album

March 2, 2022 XS Noize

Gavin James, whose songcraft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, has just announced two Northern Irish shows […]

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single 'Shane MacGowan’s Teeth'
New Music

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single ‘Shane MacGowan’s Teeth’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The static and squall of fresh hype closed in on Derry three-piece TOUTS as the teenage punks and caustic diarists of the mundane and maddening punched and kicked themselves into view five years ago. Holding […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022 1
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022

December 30, 2021 XS Noize

Following two sell-out nights at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and a sold-out Millennium Forum show in 2021, Ryan is pleased to announce a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 03rd November 2022. The […]

GAVIN JAMES announces Derry & Belfast dates for Irish tour 2022
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES announces Derry & Belfast dates for Irish tour 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

Gavin James, whose songcraft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, has just announced his Irish headline tour to […]

INTERVIEW with Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah 1
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INTERVIEW with Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah

November 24, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah recently released her brand new EP ‘Begin, Again’ along with single ‘nights’ The final instalment to come from the collection of songs that Reevah recorded in The Beekeepers residence in […]

SNOW PATROL announce Belfast & Derry acoustic shows 1
Gigs

SNOW PATROL announce Belfast & Derry acoustic shows

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

We are happy to announce two acoustic shows next week in our homeland Northern Ireland. Next Tuesday, Oct 5th at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast and Thursday, Oct 7th at the Millennium Forum, Derry. We have […]

INTERVIEW: ROE discusses new EP & Guildhall live stream - "I’m buzzing to play somewhere that’s not my living room!" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: ROE discusses new EP & Guildhall live stream – “I’m buzzing to play somewhere that’s not my living room!”

August 21, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE (21-year-old Roisin Donald) today releases her second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’. To celebrate her newest release, ROE will be performing a very special online show from the […]

ROE to release second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August
Gigs

ROE to release second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August

August 18, 2020 XS Noize

Award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE (21-year-old Roisin Donald) is set to release her second EP ‘Things We Don’t Talk About’ on Friday 21st August. The EP, so-called because of ROEs innate ability to pen […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
Gigs

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today announced that he will headline a tour of Ireland in May 2020. Tickets go on sale at 9 am on Friday 28th February. This will be Ian’s first solo headline tour […]

Sir VAN MORRISON returns to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10th May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival
Gigs

Sir VAN MORRISON returns to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10th May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival

January 29, 2020 XS Noize

Music legend Sir Van Morrison makes a welcome return to the Millennium Forum on Sunday 10 May as part of The City of Derry Jazz Festival. The multi-award-winning singer, composer and performer will be showcasing […]

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