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        • Super Furry Animals
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          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

          Sananda Maitreya
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          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

          Steven Wilson
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          Steven Wilson launches Headphone Dust – a home for pristine high-res & immersive audio

          February 6, 2026

          Steven Wilson has announced details of a new online platform that will become the one-stop home for his renowned, Grammy-nominated spatial audio mixes, making “studio-quality immersive sound accessible to everyone”. The platform represents a major shift […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Marmozets Bring Relentless Energy and Heart to Sold-Out Rescue Rooms

          February 4, 2026

          British rock band Marmozets delivered an electric, sweat-soaked performance at Rescue Rooms on 26 January, turning the packed venue into a wall of noise and movement. Demand was so intense that security were forced to […]

        • 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// 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
          IN FOCUS

          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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          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
          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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Nile Rodgers and CHIC announce headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday, August 31st

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist Nile Rodgers is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

Duran Duran Announce Two Spectacular Irish Shows This Summer Feat: Special Guest Nile Rodgers

January 21, 2025 XS Noize

Music icons Duran Duran are set to delight Irish fans with two spectacular concerts this summer. The legendary British band will electrify the stages at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on 30 June and Cork’s Virgin Media […]

The Farm
Podcast

Reviving the Beat: A Conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #171 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is delighted to engage in a captivating conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm. After a triumphant series of festival appearances […]

The Farm
News

THE FARM share video for new single ‘Let The Music (Take Control)’

February 1, 2024 XS Noize

THE FARM has released Let The Music (Take Control), the second single from the band in a series of new releases, following the success of Feel The Love, which was added to the playlist at […]

the Zutons
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THE ZUTONS share new single ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’

January 26, 2024 XS Noize

Today, the Zutons share ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor, ‘ their first new single in 16 years. Taken from the forthcoming album The Big Decider, out 26th April, ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’ marks a feel-good return […]

THE ZUTONS
Gigs

THE ZUTONS announce new album ‘The Big Decider’ & 2024 UK Tour

December 4, 2023 XS Noize

THE ZUTONS have announced details of their first album together for 16 years. The Big Decider is out on 26th April and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with legendary songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran - Danse Macabre
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Danse Macabre

October 25, 2023 John Kearns

Duran Duran has never been a band even momentarily to rest on their considerable laurels. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Future Past tour comes Danse Macabre, a special Halloween interim project, and […]

KAISER CHIEFS announce their 'EASY EIGHTH ALBUM' + headline UK tour for spring 2024
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KAISER CHIEFS announce their ‘EASY EIGHTH ALBUM’ & headline UK tour for spring 2024

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs return with their brand new studio album, the aptly titled Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album, […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN cover Talking Heads ‘Psycho Killer’ with Victoria De Angelis of Maneskin

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Just in time for Halloween, Duran Duran have released a brand new cover of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ featuring Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin on guest bass and vocals, with ex-Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor […]

INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks

July 8, 2022 Lee Campbell

This Sunday, Nile Rodgers & Chic will play the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park London, where they will be supporting the mighty Duran Duran. Now a massive part of the Chic family, drummer […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021 1
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC to headline Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy […]

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’
New Music

NILE RODGERS teams up with DJ CEDRIC GERVAIS and FRANKLIN to reimagine the CHIC classic ‘Everybody Dance’

November 20, 2020 XS Noize

The legendary Nile Rodgers has teamed up with Global superstar DJ Cedric Gervais and rising talent Franklin to unveil a reworking of the CHIC 1978 iconic dance smash hit ‘Everybody Dance’. The new version includes […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Johnny Marr @ Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 9, 2019 Michael Barron

Following an amazing kick-off to the Meltdown Festival by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the “Good Times” rolled on with Johnny Marr with support from the Mystery Jets. At a first glance, the choice of Johnny […]

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 5, 2019 Michael Barron

The longest-running artist-curated festival in the world has just kicked off. The festival, now in its twenty-sixth year is called Meltdown and this year is curated by Nile Rodgers. To open the festival, Nile not […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC – Return to Belfast Waterfront Hall for a second night on Wednesday 5th June 2019

May 16, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC for a second night on Wednesday 05th June 2019 at Waterfront Hall following the SOLD OUT show on Tuesday, June 04th. Among […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC on Tuesday, June 04th 2019 at Waterfront Hall. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a […]

NILE ROGERS' cancer battles motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows
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NILE ROGERS’ cancer battles motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows

January 1, 2019 XS Noize

Nile Rodgers’ has revealed how his cancer battles in 2010 and 2017 motivated him to do more collaborations and live shows. The 66-year-old star – whose latest album ‘It’s About Time’ saw Chic team up […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC + SOUL II SOUL announced for open-air summer party at Belsonic in June

February 12, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners have announced that Nile Rodgers will bring his legendary band CHIC to Belfast for an open-air summer party at Belsonic on Friday 15 June 2018. The iconic funk band will […]

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