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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

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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
          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 […]

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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 […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          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 […]

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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
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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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        • Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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 […]

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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
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          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
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          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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Kodaline Bring Their ‘Farewell Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall — June 17, 2026

February 23, 2026 XS Noize

One of the biggest Irish bands of the modern era, Kodaline have announced a very special warm up show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 17th June 2026 ahead of their Farewell Tour live […]

Simple Things
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Kerry pop-folk trio Simple Things release new single ‘Wait For Me’

January 21, 2026 XS Noize

Simple Things are a rising pop-folk trio from the heart of Kerry, made up of Dylan O’Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Kealan Cahill (accordion, keyboards), and Shane Kennedy (bass guitar, mandolin). Dylan and Kealan began their musical […]

Kodaline
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KODALINE announce show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024

July 25, 2024 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce an intimate Electric Picnic warm-up show at the Limelight, Belfast, on Friday, 16th August 2024. Kodaline has released four albums, three of which were #1 in Ireland, […]

Man Alive
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MAN ALIVE shares video for new single ‘Miles Away’

May 3, 2024 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s Man Alive project and debut EP ‘Colours’ presented a very different side to an artist best known for his international success with Kodaline. Now Man Alive shares the new single ‘Miles Away’ together […]

Man Alive
News

MAN ALIVE announces debut EP ‘Colours’ to be released on 15th September

July 28, 2023 XS Noize

Mark Prendergast’s new project Man Alive is a leftfield step away from his international chart-conquering success with Kodaline, as evidenced by his debut track ‘Be Someone’, which earned attention from the likes of NME, Clash […]

Mark Prendergast
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MARK PRENDERGAST of KODALINE shares ‘Be Someone’ – the debut single from his new solo project Man Alive

June 8, 2023 XS Noize

As co-founder, guitarist and co-songwriter for Kodaline, Mark Prendergast has achieved over a billion streams, three #1 albums in Ireland, two Top 5 records in the UK and played shows all over the world. Now […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in December

May 18, 2023 XS Noize

Following a string of SOLD-OUT Belfast shows, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan announces a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Friday, 15th December 2023. The past two years have seen Ryan play two sold-out […]

Kodaline
Gigs

KODALINE announce Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 11th August

March 28, 2023 XS Noize

International chart-topping hitmakers Kodaline are pleased to announce a headline Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 11th August 2023. Fresh from the release of their stripped-down live album Our Roots Run Deep and 2022 […]

KODALINE announce 'Acoustic Tour 2021' for Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Thursday 18th November 1
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KODALINE announce ‘Acoustic Tour 2021’ for Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Thursday 18th November

September 8, 2021 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square, Belfast show in August 2021, Kodaline are pleased to announce a Waterfront Hall, Belfast show on Thursday 18th November 2021 as part of their Acoustic Tour. The four-piece […]

KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021 2
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KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021. ‘One […]

KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021 2
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KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Kodaline have announced news of a huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021. Tickets […]

KODALINE announce new album 'One Day At A Time' out June 12th - Hear new single 'Saving Grace' 1
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KODALINE release ‘Saving Grace’ video – Watch Now

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Kodaline’s recent tracks ‘Wherever You Are’ and ‘Sometimes’ have shown that the band’s huge following is as strong as ever. The two songs have quickly amassed 15 million streams at Spotify alongside 7.5 million video […]

KODALINE announce new album 'One Day At A Time' out June 12th - Hear new single 'Saving Grace' 1
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KODALINE announce new album ‘One Day At A Time’ out June 12th – Hear new single ‘Saving Grace’

May 1, 2020 XS Noize

Kodaline’s recent tracks ‘Wherever You Are’ and ‘Sometimes’ have shown that the band’s huge following is as strong as ever. The two songs have quickly amassed 15 million streams at Spotify alongside 7.5 million views […]

KODALINE release official video for new single 'Sometimes' - Watch Now
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KODALINE release official video for new single ‘Sometimes’ – Watch Now

March 23, 2020 XS Noize

Kodaline are making a striking return as they prepare to release their eagerly anticipated fourth album later this year. ‘Wherever You Are’, the first single to drop from the record has quickly exceeded 10 million […]

KODALINE add three extra dates at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Due to phenomenal demand
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KODALINE add three extra dates at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Due to phenomenal demand

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, Kodaline have added three extra dates at The Olympia Theatre, having sold out their first three Dublin shows this morning. Tickets for extra shows 2nd, 3rd and 5th June are on […]

KODALINE - Share emotional video for new single 'Wherever You Are'
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KODALINE – Share emotional video for new single ‘Wherever You Are’

January 15, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their new single ‘Wherever You Are’ – the first taste of their upcoming fourth album – Kodaline delves further into the song’s emotional impact by sharing its accompanying video. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kodaline with Patrick Martin @ Camden Roundhouse, London

November 19, 2019 Michael Barron

Adorned in black with bright ruby-red shoes, and despite this being his first European tour; American solo artist, Patrick Martin, received a tremendous round of applause from the sardine-packed, yet ecstatic, Roundhouse. Despite Martin’s youth […]

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre

January 29, 2019 Helen Russell

Snow Patrol came to Bournemouth on a winter Sunday night as part of the second leg of their Wildness European tour. The International Centre was packed out early to see support from Roe a talented […]

Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb
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Northern Ireland Music Prize award winner, ROE releases new single, ‘Down Days’ on 1st Feb

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Fresh from winning the ‘Oh Yeah Contender Award’ for best emerging act at the 2018 Northern Ireland Music Prize, opening for Snow Patrol on their UK arena tour in January and February (at the personal […]

KODALINE Announce new album 'Politics Of Living' out August 10th and new single 'Shed A Tear' out today 1
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KODALINE Announce new album ‘Politics Of Living’ out August 10th and new single ‘Shed A Tear’ out today

June 15, 2018 XS Noize

After playing to a sold-out crowd of 21,000 fans at Dublin’s Malahide Castle last Friday night, Kodaline, announce the release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Politics Of living’ out August 10th on Sony Music. […]

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