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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

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          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 […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

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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

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          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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          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 […]

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

          October 10, 2025

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

          December 4, 2025

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

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          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 […]

          The Altered Hours
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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
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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. […]

Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ
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Irish four-piece KODALINE return to Belfast with headline show at CUSTOM HOUSE SQ

February 26, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at CHSq on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018. Kodaline’s debut album, ‘In A Perfect World’ has sold over a million copies […]

KODALINE Announce Open Air Concert at Malahide Castle
Gigs

KODALINE Announce Open Air Concert at Malahide Castle

December 12, 2017 XS Noize

Kodaline have today announced a headline show at Malahide Castle on Friday 8th June, subject to licence. Special guests to be announced. Tickets from €49.90 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 15 December […]

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