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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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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 […]

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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 […]

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          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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          Divine comedy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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
        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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

          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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
          Podcast

          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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, […]

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Macklemore
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MACKLEMORE kicks off ‘The Ben Tour’ on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award-winning artist Macklemore today unveiled the first leg of The Ben Tour. The 19-date European stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena, before the […]

Shania Twain
Gigs

SHANIA TWAIN announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 19th September 2023

October 28, 2022 XS Noize

Gearing up for another monumental chapter, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain will release her new album, Queen of Me, on February 3rd 2023, via EMI. […]

Sam Smith
Gigs

SAM SMITH announces a headline show at 3Arena – Dublin on Friday 14 April 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their two sold-out headline Royal Albert Hall shows this weekend, Sam Smith has announced the official UK & Europe headline tour to celebrate their fourth studio album, Gloria, dropping 27th January 2023. Starting […]

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe
Gigs

Rock legends DEF LEPPARD & MÖTLEY CRÜE bring their co-headline ‘The World Tour’ to Marlay Park, Dublin, on 4 July 2023

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going […]

Trivium
Gigs

American heavy-metal band TRIVIUM announce headline Irish shows in January 2023

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their 10th studio album In The Court of The Dragon, American heavy metal band Trivium have today announced they are returning to Dublin and Belfast to play The Helix and […]

DERMOT KENNEDY
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces headline concert at Dublin’s Marlay Park on Friday, 23rd June 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer/songwriter DERMOT KENNEDY has announced a headline concert at Dublin’s Marlay Park on Friday, 23rd June 2023. A dynamic and powerful live performer, DERMOT KENNEDY has become one of the biggest and fastest-selling live […]

Volbeat
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WIN: Tickets to see VOLBEAT at 3Arena, Dublin, on 12th December 2022

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat announce a 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and openers Napalm Death […]

The Dead Daisies
Gigs

THE DEAD DAISIES announce headline shows at The Limelight, Belfast & The Academy, Dublin this December

September 21, 2022 XS Noize

The Dead Daisies are heading to the UK in December ’22 on their Winter Tour, taking in England, Scotland and Ireland! Accompanied by revered UK legends FM and the Graham Bonnet Band, strap yourself in […]

Adam Duritz
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on The Butter Miracle Tour

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #97 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz ahead of their show at 3Arena, Dublin, on October 18 2022. Counting Crows have enchanted listeners […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce a return to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this December

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

Since the release of 2020’s True Love Waits, which reached number 1 in the Irish album charts, The Coronas haven’t wasted much time. The Dublin 3-piece wrote and recorded a brand new album while also […]

MACHINE HEAD
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see MACHINE HEAD & AMON AMARTH at 3Arena, Dublin on 13th September 2022

August 23, 2022 XS Noize

Prepare for the most monumental metal tour of 2022!! Two of the world’s most revered heavy bands, Bay Area metal icons MACHINE HEAD and Sweden’s Viking metal overlords AMON AMARTH, are teaming up for the […]

IN FOCUS// Social Distortion at The Academy, Dublin 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Social Distortion at The Academy, Dublin

July 14, 2022 Clair McAllister

American punk rock band Social Distortion played their first Irish headline show in ten years at The Academy, Dublin, on 12th July. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images.       […]

INHALER announce details of a string of dates in October
Gigs

INHALER announce details of a string of dates in October

July 5, 2022 XS Noize

Following their triumphant Glastonbury debut and homecoming headline gig at Dublin’s Fairview Park, Inhaler have announced details of a string of dates in October. The band will play three of their biggest UK headline shows […]

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December
Gigs

VOLBEAT announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 12th December

June 27, 2022 XS Noize

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat are eager to announce the 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS celebrates 25 years as a solo artist with new album ‘XXV’ 1
Gigs

ROBBIE WILLIAMS announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Robbie Williams will go on tour later this year bringing his high-octane shows to cities across the UK and Ireland. Robbie Williams plays 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022. Tickets go on sale this Friday, […]

PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast 1
Gigs

PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast. This announcement will surely be fantastic news for his legions of Irish fans who missed out on seeing him […]

LIVE REVIEW: Tool @ 3Arena, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Tool @ 3Arena, Dublin

May 8, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

It has been a long time since prog-metal band Tool graced the Emerald Isle. Their last performance here was in 2006 at The Point Theatre in Dublin, which was technically the same venue as the […]

ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022 1
Gigs

ARCADE FIRE announce headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 30th August 2022

May 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following the universally rapturous reception to singles “The Lightning I, II” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” Arcade Fire’s “excellent sixth album” (The New Yorker) WE is released to the world in its entirety today, May […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Bitch Falcon @ Whelan’s, Dublin

April 3, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After a near-decade as a band, the legendary, noisy alt-rockers Bitch Falcon gave their swan song at Dublin’s Whelan’s on April Fool’s Day, an event delayed since the middle of last December when the omicron […]

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022 1
Gigs

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz have announced their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022. Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created […]

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