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        • THE TWILIGHT SAD
          News

          The Twilight Sad Announce New Album “It’s The Long Goodbye” & Share New Single “Designed to Lose”

          January 7, 2026

          THE TWILIGHT SAD today announce their long-awaited sixth album IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE due out 27th March via Rock Actions Records. Following the album’s lead track “Waiting For The Phone Call”, released last October, today […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          News

          The Dandy Warhols Announce Covers Album ‘Pin Ups’ — Hear New Single ‘Kiss Off’

          January 6, 2026

          The Dandy Warhols have announced ‘Pin Ups’, a boldly curated covers album that pulls together years of reinterpretations, deep cuts and long-shelved recordings into one cohesive, era-spanning release. Set for release on March 20, 2026, […]

          The Smashing Pumpkins
          News

          YUNGBLUD and The Smashing Pumpkins Unite for Historic First Collaboration on “Zombie”

          January 3, 2026

          Today, YUNGBLUD makes history alongside two-time GRAMMY® award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins on a groundbreaking, re-imagined version of his GRAMMY®-nominated Best Rock Song “Zombie,” produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, and marking the first time in their storied career that the band […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

        • 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: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          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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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
          Podcast

          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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Snow Patrol
News

Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

October 7, 2025 XS Noize

Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

Snow-Patrol
Podcast

Grief, Healing & Songwriting: Gary Lightbody on Snow Patrol’s New Chapter | XS Noize Podcast #230

June 4, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music. Gary delves into the making […]

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol at SSE Arena, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Triumphant Return to Belfast’s SSE Arena

February 28, 2025 Bernie McAllister

There’s nothing quite like a Snow Patrol homecoming gig, and last night at Belfast’s SSE Arena, the band proved exactly why they remain one of Northern Ireland’s most cherished musical exports. With an electric atmosphere […]

snow patrol
Gigs

Snow Patrol Unveil New Single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and Announce Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping Album ‘The Forest Is The Path’

January 29, 2025 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL have today (Jan 29th) released their brand new single ‘But I’ll Keep Trying’ and announced details of a deluxe version of their recent Number One album, The Forest Is The Path. The extended […]

SNOW PATROL
Gigs

Snow Patrol announce show at Belsonic, Belfast on Saturday 21 June 2025

November 4, 2024 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL today announce outdoor shows for summer 2025 with a date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Saturday, 21 June 2025. Their stunning number one new album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ featuring new […]

Snow Patrol
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Koko, London

September 12, 2024 Michael Barron

Snow Patrol, a band more accustomed to filling 20,000-capacity venues like London’s O2 Arena, treated fans to an intimate performance at the 1,500-capacity Koko—a refurbished gem in Camden, London, that reopened in 2022. The venue’s […]

Snow Patrol - The Forest Is the Path
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Patrol – The Forest Is the Path

September 9, 2024 Michael Barron

In 2006, Snow Patrol’s fourth LP, Eyes Open, became the UK’s best-selling album of the year. Their enduring success lies in their ability to evolve from a raw indie sound into a more polished, commercially […]

SNOW PATROL
News

SNOW PATROL release new single ‘All’ from forthcoming new album ‘The Forest Is The Path’

August 8, 2024 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL today (Aug 8th) release new single ‘All’ via Polydor Records. It is the third song to be shared from the Northern Irish band’s forthcoming new album The Forest Is The Path, which is […]

SNOW PATROL
Gigs

SNOW PATROL announce new album ‘The Forest Is The Path’ & share first single ‘The Beginning’

May 29, 2024 XS Noize

SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is […]

Oh Yeah Music Centre
News

Oh Yeah Music Centre Aims to Make History at Music Week Awards

March 7, 2024 XS Noize

The community is urged to rally behind Oh Yeah Music Centre in its quest for the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene award. Casting a vote takes just 30 seconds here; vote.ohyeahbelfast.com Oh Yeah Music […]

Bangor Court House
News

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody honours Bangor Court House with major award

December 14, 2023 XS Noize

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody visited his hometown of Bangor today (Thursday, 14 December) to crown The Court House as the 2023 National Lottery Project of the Year. The non-profit music and arts venue on […]

SNOW PATROL announce their only Irish date in 2024 at Thomond Park, Limerick
Gigs

SNOW PATROL announce their only Irish date in 2024 at Thomond Park, Limerick

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

Snow Patrol have announced their only Irish date in 2024 with a stadium show at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Friday 12th July 2024. Over a twenty-nine-year career, Snow Patrol has carved out a unique place […]

Snow Patrol
News

SNOW PATROL join lineup for BBC INTRODUCING LIVE IN BELFAST

September 25, 2023 XS Noize

Following the celebrated reissue of their breakthrough record Final Straw, Snow Patrol will make a special guest appearance in Belfast this October as the flagship music discovery event BBC Introducing Live, in association with Belfast […]

Sound of Belfast
News

New Data Underlines Music’s Integral Role in the Northern Ireland Economy

November 15, 2022 XS Noize

New data released today demonstrates the economic importance of music to Northern Ireland (NI). Figures published ahead of Wednesday’s Music Cities event, and the NI Music Prize show that, in 2019, the music sector in […]

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol Acoustic at McKee Clock Arena, Bangor
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Snow Patrol Acoustic at McKee Clock Arena, Bangor, Northern Ireland

September 1, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, was awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony at […]

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 15th
Gigs

SNOW PATROL To Play Acoustic Concert on Bangor Seafront To Celebrate the Award of Freedom of The Borough to Gary Lightbody

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol and the City of Bangor’s most famous son, will be awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Ards and North Down Borough Council at a special civic ceremony […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases Red (Taylor’s Version) a 30 track album of new recordings

November 12, 2021 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version). The 30 track album of new recordings features musical collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Gary Lightbody, Ed Sheeran and Chris Stapleton. Red (Taylor’s Version) includes nine never before released […]

CONOR MARCUS releases new single ‘Xs and Os’ - Listen Now!
New Music

CONOR MARCUS releases new single ‘Xs and Os’ – Listen Now!

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following the success of his previous singles, Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of ‘Xs and Os’ today, the follow up to the hugely successful track, ‘No More Broken Hearts’ which received support […]

Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse 1
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Local Industry call out for support through the launch of #WeMakeEventsNI as Northern Ireland events sector faces collapse

September 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Northern Irish live events industry is calling on the UK Government to support its workers and halt the imminent collapse of the industry. The UK live events industry is world-renowned for its hard-working ethic […]

SNOW PATROL and the SATURDAY SONGWRITERS release The Fireside Sessions EP on August 21st 1
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SNOW PATROL and the SATURDAY SONGWRITERS release The Fireside Sessions EP on August 21st

July 30, 2020 XS Noize

Snow Patrol have announced details of a brand-new EP. Written and recorded during lockdown, The Fireside Sessions will be released on 21st August and is made up of five songs written with the band’s fans […]

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