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        • KRAFTWERK
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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

          Huartan
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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 […]

          tom smith
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          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
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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, […]

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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
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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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          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 […]

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

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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

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

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

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

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          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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IN FOCUS// Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - O2 Arena, London Credit: Denise Esposito
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IN FOCUS// Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – O2 Arena, London

November 12, 2024 Denise Esposito

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds delivered two unforgettable performances at London’s O2 Arena on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, 2024.     Nick Cave was triumphant during the two-and-a-half-hour set, which featured […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce ‘The Wild God Tour’

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce their first headline tour of the UK and Europe since 2017, with 27 shows across 17 countries this Autumn. The band are widely regarded as one of the […]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce new album ‘Wild God’

March 6, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return with a new album, ‘Wild God’. Releasing on August 30th, the first taste of the band’s 18th studio album is the title track ‘Wild God’, out now. “I […]

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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 […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS announce B-Sides & Rarities Part II - Out 22 October
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS announce B-Sides & Rarities Part II – Out 22 October

August 19, 2021 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will release B-Sides & Rarities Part II, the long-anticipated follow up to 2005’s B-Sides & Rarities, on 22 October on double vinyl, double CD, deluxe double CD and all […]

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Distant Sky - Stream the full length film free
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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Distant Sky – Stream the full length film free

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

For one night only in 2018, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds shared a show from their celebrated 2017 world tour on cinema screens worldwide. One year on, fans will have a chance to relive that incredible […]

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: to Release Distant Sky - Live In Copenhagen EP
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: to Release Distant Sky – Live In Copenhagen EP

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

One of the most intense and exciting live acts on the planet, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are currently headlining festivals across Europe, before crossing continents to Latin and North America for 9 dates […]

novelist REINHARD KLEIST is coming to London to promote his latest book 'Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book'
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novelist REINHARD KLEIST is coming to London to promote his latest book ‘Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: An Art Book’

April 9, 2018 XS Noize

REINHARD KLEIST, INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST AND GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHER OF NICK CAVE AND JOHNNY CASH BOOK’ SIGNINGS IN LONDON, SATURDAY 14TH APRIL WITH LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT FROM SINGER/SONGWRITER GRIS-DE-LIN. Award-winning graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist is coming […]

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 - 'One More Time With Feeling' To Get DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 – ‘One More Time With Feeling’ To Get DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd

January 11, 2017 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release on DVD and Blu-ray of One More Time Feeling – the feature film about the making of their universally acclaimed album Skeleton Tree directed by […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 – ‘One More Time With Feeling’ gets DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd

December 2, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release on DVD and Blu-ray of One More Time Feeling – the feature film about the making of their acclaimed album Skeleton Tree directed by Andrew […]

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Announce 2017 North American Tour

October 27, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ newly announced North American tour will kick off at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 2017. The 19-date tour will make its way across the continent […]

ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES - THE PRICE OF THE TICKET
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ALBUM REVIEW: WENDY JAMES – THE PRICE OF THE TICKET

April 1, 2016 Sandra Blemster

Does Wendy James really need any introduction? We knew her back in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the punky vixen of Transvision Vamp who had hits with I Want Your Love and Baby […]

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SICK RECORDS: VINYL FIVE FOR MONDAY – 09/02/2015

February 9, 2015 Kenny Murdock

Check out this weeks ‘Vinyl Five for Monday 9/2/15’, The essential vinyl you should own this week, carefully selected by Kenny Murdock from Belfasts best vinyl record store ‘Sick Records Belfast‘. Sick Records Belfast 78 […]

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