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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          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
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          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 […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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          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 […]

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          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: 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
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          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
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          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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          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 […]

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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

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          June 12, 2025

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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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Inhaler Announce New October Dates — Including Two Nights at Belfast’s Ulster Hall

July 14, 2025 XS Noize

INHALER have added four new dates to their run of headline shows in October. The Irish quartet, who recently announced their biggest UK headline show to date at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena and an already […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Inhaler - Open Wide
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inhaler – Open Wide

February 4, 2025 Lori Gava

Irish alternative indie band Inhaler once again challenges the status quo with their third studio album, Open Wide. This album is a follow-up to 2023’s Cuts and Bruises, which successfully ducked the second album curse that plagues […]

INHALER 
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INHALER announce new album ‘Open Wide’ & biggest ever UK tour

November 1, 2024 XS Noize

INHALER has today announced details of their new album alongside their biggest-ever UK tour and a string of dates in Europe and Asia. The Dublin four-piece will release their third album, ‘Open Wide,’ on February 7th via Polydor […]

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INHALER announce Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 9 November

October 2, 2023 XS Noize

The Ulster Hall show will be the penultimate date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES world tour, the final date being a homecoming arena show – their biggest headline to date – at Dublin’s 3Arena […]

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INHALER announce their biggest headline show to date at 3Arena, Dublin

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of a very special live event for fans to celebrate the final date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES WORLD TOUR. The Dublin four-piece will play a homecoming arena show – […]

Inhaler - Cuts & Bruises
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inhaler – Cuts & Bruises

February 16, 2023 Lori Gava

Irish, alternative, indie band Inhaler made a splash with their debut in 2021, It Won’t Always Be Like This. The Irish baby band would snag number one on the album charts in both the UK […]

INHALER
Gigs

INHALER release new single ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’

February 1, 2023 XS Noize

INHALER today share new single ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’ ahead of releasing their eagerly awaited second album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ on February 17th via Polydor Records. ‘If You’re Gonna Break My Heart’ is […]

INHALER
Gigs

INHALER announce their biggest UK headline shows to date

November 15, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER today (Nov 14th) announce their biggest UK headline shows to date. The Dublin four-piece will play Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on 19th May and London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 20th May. Tickets go on […]

INHALER
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INHALER announce new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ – out 17th February 2023

October 17, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER have announced details of their new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ and share the uplifting new single ‘Love Will Get You There’ alongside a VIDEO directed by James Arden. The Dublin band’s eagerly awaited sophomore […]

INHALER
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INHALER announce details of a major world tour

October 14, 2022 XS Noize

INHALER today (Oct 14th) announce details of a major world tour kicking off at the end of November with two homecoming shows at The Olympia in Dublin. The 36-date tour includes eight headline shows in […]

INHALER announce details of a string of dates in October
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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 […]

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kings of Leon at The SSE Arena Belfast, Northern Ireland

June 27, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Following the release of their 8th album ‘When You See Yourself’, also their 6th album in a row to debut at Number One in the Irish and UK charts, the Kings of Leon played a […]

Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS
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Dublin quartet INHALER return with new track THESE ARE THE DAYS

June 8, 2022 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced details of a brand new single. One of the breakthrough bands of the past decade, the Dublin quartet return with These Are The Days, a widescreen indie-rock anthem and the group’s first […]

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KINGS OF LEON announce INHALER as special guests at The SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler are confirmed as special guests at SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022. Upon release in March 2021, Kings of Leon’s eighth studio album ‘When You See Yourself’ […]

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour 1
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KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour

March 22, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler and The Snuts are confirmed as special guests on selected dates across their 2022 UK arena tour. Tickets are on sale now from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Upon release in March […]

WOLF ALICE announce September gigs as part of The National Lottery Revive Live tour
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The 20 Best Albums of 2021

December 21, 2021 XS Noize

There isn’t much to say about 2021 that hasn’t already been said somewhere – it was chaotic, bizarre and unprecedented across all walks of life, and music in all its forms was hit hard.  We […]

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ROCK EN SEINE announce Rage Against The Machine, Run The Jewels + more to come

December 8, 2021 XS Noize

Paris’ festival Rock en Seine returns next summer for its 18th edition on 25th – 28th August 2022, and today we announce two more brilliant acts ready to take to the Parc de Saint-Cloud main […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Inhaler – It Won’t Always Be Like This
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Inhaler – It Won’t Always Be Like This

July 4, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

In recent years, the Dublin-based rock band Inhaler have really been making a splash on the Irish music scene and gaining a ton of international recognition. After cutting their teeth for the best part of […]

INTERVIEW: Inhaler discuss their debut album - "We’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the album, so we are just excited for people to hear it." 4
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INTERVIEW: Inhaler discuss their debut album – “We’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the album, so we are just excited for people to hear it.”

July 1, 2021 XS Noize

Dublin quartet Inhaler releases their debut album ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ on July 9th on Polydor Records. ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ is a record that sees Elijah Hewson (vocals and guitar), […]

INHALER announce intimate record store shows incl. Belfast Limelight 2 on 12th Sept
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INHALER announce intimate record store shows incl. Belfast Limelight 2 on 12th Sept

June 17, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler have announced they will play a run of intimate record store shows in UK & Ireland in August and September. The tour begins on 15th August at Kingston PRYZM and takes in seven cities, […]

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