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        • Sananda Maitreya
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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

          Deftones
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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

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          Consolers - Deep Breaths
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths

          February 3, 2026

          Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

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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
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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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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 […]

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        • TAVE
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          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
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          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 […]

          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 […]

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          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
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          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

          Paul Draper
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          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

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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 XS Noize

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. […]

Florence + The Machine
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Florence + The Machine Announce Sixth Album ‘Everybody Scream’ Out This Halloween

August 21, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Florence Welch, also known as Florence + the Machine, confirms her sixth studio album Everybody Scream is set for release on October 31. The album’s title track debuts today with an accompanying video directed by Autumn de Wilde. Florence […]

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Florence & the Machine at Belsonic, Ormeau Park

June 29, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Florence & the Machine returned to Belfast to play their largest-ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Bernie McAllister was there to take these fantastic images.          […]

BELSONIC 2023 © Bernie McAllister
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BELSONIC is back for its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Summertime is here, meaning Belsonic is back with its biggest year yet this Saturday at Ormeau Park, Belfast, with headline act Lionel Richie & special guests, The Human League & Pete Snodden. Bernie McAllister visited […]

Florence + the Machine
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023

September 23, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine is pleased to return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday, June 28th 2023. Florence + the Machine released their fifth studio album, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
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ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever

May 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since bursting onto the scene fifteen years ago, Florence + The Machine – led by vocal powerhouse Florence Welch – have wowed fans and critics alike with their brilliant songs and fantastic live performances. Their […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE surprise drops new track ‘KING’
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin on 30th November 2022

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

After her short run of intimate UK shows sold out within minutes of going on sale this week, Florence + the Machine has announced her album tour for November which will take place in the […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce new album DANCE FEVER
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announce new album DANCE FEVER

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine shares details of her 5th studio album Dance Fever set for release on May 13th via Polydor Records. The announcement comes with her new single ‘My Love’ which debuts alongside a […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song 'Heaven is Here'
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song ‘Heaven is Here’

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine debut a new song, “Heaven is Here,” today alongside a video by acclaimed director Autumn de Wilde and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Watch BELOW: “‘Heaven is Here’ was the first song […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE surprise drops new track ‘KING’
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE surprise drops new track ‘KING’

February 23, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine surprise drops new track ‘King’. A meditation on womanhood, family, femininity and the subverting of expectations that makes a personal manifesto in transcending gender-defined roles into a cast-iron, crowd-searing festival-uniting call […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Celebrate 10 year anniversary of ‘Lungs’ with special edition re-release on August 16th
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Celebrate 10 year anniversary of ‘Lungs’ with special edition re-release on August 16th

July 3, 2019 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine released their seminal debut album ‘Lungs’ exactly a decade ago today – and what a decade it’s been! To celebrate, Florence + the Machine have created a super special collectors box […]

Florence + the Machine breaks global Shazam record for Game of Thrones song, 'Jenny of Oldstones' - Listen Now
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Florence + the Machine breaks global Shazam record for Game of Thrones song, ‘Jenny of Oldstones’ – Listen Now

April 25, 2019 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine’s version of the original Game of Thrones song ‘Jenny of Oldstones’ has today broken Shazam’s global all-time record (surpassing Adele’s ‘Hello’). As debuted during the closing credits of this season’s second […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE announces ‘High As Hope’ UK & Ireland Tour

May 28, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine has today announced details of the UK & Ireland leg of the ‘High As Hope Tour’ including a show at 3Arena, Dublin on November 19th. A pre-sale for the 8-date run […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE shares new single 'Hunger' + announces new album, ‘High As Hope’ 1
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE shares new single ‘Hunger’ + announces new album, ‘High As Hope’

May 4, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine has today confirmed details of hugely-anticipated new album ‘High As Hope’, which will be released on June 29th on Virgin EMI. The first official single, ‘Hunger’, also premieres today, accompanied by […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE debut “SKY FULL OF SONG” - Watch Now
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE debut “SKY FULL OF SONG” – Watch Now

April 13, 2018 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine unveil a brand new track, “Sky Full Of Song” today. Listen and watch the A.G. Rojas-directed video BELOW. In partnership with Record Store Day, a limited edition, double A-side 7” vinyl […]

FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’
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FLORENCE WELCH and VINCENT HAYCOCK unveil short film ‘The Odyssey’

April 25, 2016 XS Noize

Florence Welch and director Vincent Haycock have debuted their short film The Odyssey. The film, created for Florence + the Machine’s new album How Big How Blue How Beautiful and starring Florence, debuted online last […]

Watch FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Cover FLEETWOOD MAC at Passport to BRITs Week for War Child charity
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Watch FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Cover FLEETWOOD MAC at Passport to BRITs Week for War Child charity

February 29, 2016 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine played an intimate acoustic show on Friday at St John at Hackney in London as part of Passport to BRITs Week together with O2, a week of fundraising gigs offering fans […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign 1
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

In the aftermath of the horrific and senseless terrorist attacks on Paris on November 13, 2015—in which so many innocent lives were taken at that evening’s Eagles Of Death Metal show at Le Bataclan—it was […]

WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015
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WIN: Tickets to see FLORENCE + THE MACHINE at SSE ARENA, Belfast Weds 9th September 2015

August 19, 2015 XS Noize

‘How Big How Blue How Beautiful’, Florence’s third critically acclaimed album went to the top of the the Irish & UK album chart, selling more than the rest of the top 5 combined, topping the […]

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