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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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          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, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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// 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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
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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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          Stephen Moore
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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

          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, […]

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

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

          September 24, 2025

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Ryan McMullan Announces Headline Show at Ulster Hall, Belfast – 14th December 2025

June 6, 2025 XS Noize

Fresh off the success of his debut album Redesign, which soared to #1 on the Independent Charts in Ireland, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan returns to the stage with a powerful new tour. Known for his […]

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Podcasts

Reimagining the Journey: Ryan McMullan on the Creation of ‘Redesign’

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #201 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan about his long-awaited debut album Redesign. Early in his career, Ryan McMullan earned praise from icons like Ed Sheeran, […]

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Ryan McMullan unveils new live video for ‘Us’

September 26, 2024 XS Noize

After selling out his intimate run of shows in Belfast, Dublin, London, and Glasgow in a matter of minutes… Ryan’s has a big announcement tomorrow! Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan released ‘Us’ on 30th August now […]

Ryan McMullan
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces Empire Music Hall, Belfast show on Monday 4th November

August 30, 2024 XS Noize

Writing songs and then touring the world with them is the dream for any singer-songwriter. That dream was what Ryan McMullan had been chasing for many years. The Portaferry native has a voice that can […]

Ryan McMullan
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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 […]

Ryan McMullan
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RYAN MCMULLAN to headline OFFICIAL MANDELA HALL LAUNCH CONCERT on October 27th 2022

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

The Iconic Belfast Venue, Mandela Hall, is pleased to announce its official launch concert featuring Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan on October 27th 2022. The concert will see the revamped venue return with live music […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for latest single 'Static'
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RYAN MCMULLAN releases video for latest single ‘Static’

April 8, 2022 XS Noize

Portaferry singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan released new single ‘Static’ on 1st April. A captivating mid-tempo pop tune with a hauntingly rhythmic chorus, ‘Static’ just gets even better with every listen. Ryan explains further, ‘…written in the […]

Ryan McMullan joins Beoga to ‘Reawaken’ Navan Fort For One Night Only 1
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Ryan McMullan joins Beoga to ‘Reawaken’ Navan Fort For One Night Only

March 3, 2022 XS Noize

International singing sensation Ryan McMullan joins legendary trad band Beogo at Armagh’s mystical Navan Centre & Fort on Friday 1 April, supported by local star Dani Larkin. They will be taking the stage by storm […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 3rd November 2022

December 30, 2021 XS Noize

Following two sell-out nights at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and a sold-out Millennium Forum show in 2021, Ryan is pleased to announce a new headline show at the Millennium Forum, Derry on 03rd November 2022. The […]

SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize 1
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SAINT SISTER and DEA MATRONA triumph at this year’s NI Music Prize

November 18, 2021 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize returned to the Ulster Hall last night for a live showcase of some of the best music artists we have to offer. The event, which was organised by the Oh Yeah […]

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year's NI Music Prize event and line up 1
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The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year’s NI Music Prize event and line up

October 19, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of this year’s NI Music Prize event and line up. After a year away from the stage due to Covid-19, the event will return to the Ulster […]

IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast 3
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast

September 19, 2021 Conor Kinahan

Following his largest ever SOLD OUT Belfast show to date at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Dermot Kennedy returned last night with support from the incredible Ryan McMullan for the first of two shows at Belsonic […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan - Come Over Love 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan – Come Over Love

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter Ryan McMullan released his single ‘Come Over Love’ on 27th August. The song is taken from the EP Debut Mix Tape which is the original soundtrack for a documentary […]

RYAN MCMULLAN releases ‘Come Over Love’ on 27 August taken from 'Debut Mix Tape' EP/ 'Debut' in cinemas from 28 Aug 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN releases ‘Come Over Love’ on 27 August taken from ‘Debut Mix Tape’ EP/ ‘Debut’ in cinemas from 28 Aug

August 16, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter Ryan McMullan releases his single ‘Come Over Love’ on 27th August. The song is taken from the EP Debut Mix Tape which is the original soundtrack for a documentary […]

OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL BANGOR returns this week 1
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OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL BANGOR returns this week

August 10, 2021 XS Noize

Open House Festival Bangor returns this week with a programme of outdoor events including music, comedy, spoken word, classic cinema and walking tours, the majority of which will be held in the beautiful surroundings of […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021

June 23, 2021 XS Noize

Homegrown hero Ryan McMullan has announced two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021. As one of Northern Ireland’s biggest and brightest talents, the Ulster Hall was delighted […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces Christmas livestream from Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday 27th December 1
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces Christmas livestream from Ulster Hall, Belfast on Sunday 27th December

November 27, 2020 XS Noize

Ryan McMullan has announced an exciting livestream event which will take place this Christmas, on Sunday 27th Dec. Broadcast Live from the historic Ulster Hall stage, Ryan will be performing a set of music which […]

SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced 2
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SOUND OF BELFAST 2020 Full programme announced

November 2, 2020 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of its Sound of Belfast 2020 programme. Now in its 7th year, this annual celebration, dedicated to the sounds of the city is normally dominated by live […]

RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020
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RYAN MCMULLAN presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020

September 8, 2020 XS Noize

Ryan McMullan presents: The Napoleon Sessions Live at the Limelight! on Saturday 19th September 2020. The evening will begin with a live set from Ryan, followed by a podcast and performance from a mystery guest, […]

Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight 1
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Ryan McMullan, JC Stewart, Duke Special, Cormac Neeson, Amy Montgomery and Matt McGinn to raise money for charity with special online gig Tonight

May 8, 2020 XS Noize

Mencap Northern Ireland Ambassador Cormac Neeson is teaming up with musicians from across Northern Ireland to raise money for charity with a special online gig. With venues shutting their doors due to COVID-19 and charities […]

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