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        • SHAMBOLICS
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          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          Flawes
          New Music

          FLAWES announce new album ‘One Step Back, Two Steps Forward’ – Hear new single ‘Don’t Blame Me’

          January 27, 2023

          Flawes’ modern take on timeless pop put them on the map from the very beginning, resulting in a famous fan in the shape of Billie Eilish, sessions with Finneas, repeated support from Radio 1 and […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

  • Reviews
        • Album Reviews

          Fucked Up – One Day
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Fucked Up – One Day

          January 28, 2023

          Throughout their three decades of existence, Fucked Up haven’t built up a reputation for doing things on a small scale. From enormous concept albums to twelve-hour performances, it’s obvious they like to take their time. […]

          Bob Dylan
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996 – 1997) The Bootleg Series Vol. 17

          January 25, 2023

          Time Out of Mind upon its release in 1997 was the first album of original songs since the poorly received Under the Red Sky seven years earlier. Time Out of Mind, received impressive reviews and […]

        • Book Reviews

          Ziggy Marley - Music Is In Everything
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Ziggy Marley – Music Is In Everything

          January 16, 2023

          Back in 2020, Ziggy Marley teamed up with Lisa Loeb to release a catchy and infectious song that will get people of all ages to sing along called “Music Is in everything”. This song which […]

          pop rock icons
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Pop Rock Icons by Philippe Margotin

          December 15, 2022

          Judging by the front cover, one might expect Pop Rock Icons to be festooned with infographics. It isn’t. Instead, it’s a collection of photographs depicting “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s”. Rather than homogenise and cluster […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 25 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne © Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

          January 17, 2023

          As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today was also known as Blue Monday. This is not a celebration of a classic New […]

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

        • 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

          TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

          January 10, 2023

          What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour landed in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, our photographer Marc Leach was reliving his […]

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

          December 30, 2022

          L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.           […]

  • Gigs
        • SHAMBOLICS
          Gigs

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS announce UK tour this Spring

          January 28, 2023

          Scottish sensations – SHAMBOLICS – have confirmed details of a UK tour for April and May 2023, kicking off in Glasgow. All dates are listed below, with tickets on sale today here. The news follows […]

          The Answer
          Gigs

          Irish rock band THE ANSWER share video for new single ‘Livin’ On The Line’

          January 27, 2023

          Coming hot on the heels of their latest digital track, The Answer continues their full-frontal comeback assault with the release of their single Livin’ On The Line, available January 27th 2023. The new single will […]

          Leftfield
          Gigs

          LEFTFIELD add new Belfast date to fast-selling UK tour

          January 27, 2023

          Electronic & dancefloor pioneers Leftfield have today added a new date to their 2023 May/June tour – This Is What We Tour ‘23 – in support of their acclaimed new album ‘This Is What We […]

  • Interviews
        • Gena Rose Bruce
          Featured Interview

          INTERVIEW: Gena Rose Bruce on the release of her much anticipated second album – Deep Is The Way

          January 24, 2023

          Melbourne singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Gena Rose Bruce sat down with XS Noize to talk about the release of her much anticipated second album, Deep Is The Way released on Friday 27th January. For anyone unfamiliar with […]

          Kaya Stewart
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Kaya Stewart talks ‘If Things Go South’ – her new short film & plans for 2023

          December 19, 2022

          Kaya Stewart has had a fantastic year. Her new album, If Things Go South, continues to win over fans and critics alike, and her short film of the same name is an award-winner. With 2023 […]

          NOT A TOY
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: NOT A TOY on new music & their highlights of 2022

          December 8, 2022

          Branson Hoog, Benji Spoliansky, Jeremy Marmor and TJ Wessel, AKA NOT A TOY, have had a particularly good year which has seen them release some great songs and delight fans on tour. With the year […]

  • Podcast
        • Billy Nomates
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Billy Nomates on her latest album CACTI

          January 25, 2023

          In episode #115 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries AKA Billy Nomates to talk about her latest album CACTI. Recorded at her flat and […]

          Black Star Riders
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders on ‘The Wrong Side of Paradise’

          January 18, 2023

          In episode #114 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ricky Warwick of masters of anthemic rock ‘n’ roll Black Star Riders to talk about their fifth album ‘The Wrong Side of […]

          Thom Southern
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Thom Southern on his debut solo album PLAZA

          December 21, 2022

          In episode #113 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with alternative Indie artist from Northern Ireland, Thom Southern, about his brilliant debut album PLAZA, which was released at the beginning of 2022.  […]

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Snoop Dog
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SNOOP DOG reschedules UK & Ireland tour for March 2023

December 21, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating over 25 years at the pinnacle of hip hop, it’s been a career that has seen the Doggfather cement his undisputed influence on music with chart-topping, multi-platinum records while also solidifying his importance to […]

PADDY MCDONNELL - STORIES
News

PADDY MCDONNELL ‘Stories’ announced for the SSE Arena, Belfast on 12th May 2023

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from 2 sold-out shows at the Waterfront Hall and a sold-out tour across the UK and Ireland, Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s best storytellers, brings his new show “Stories” to the SSE Arena. […]

Shane Todd
Gigs

SHANE TODD brings his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast to the SSE Arena, Belfast

November 28, 2022 XS Noize

After selling out the Waterfront Hall last year, Shane Todd is bringing his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast to the SSE Arena. Join Shane and his guests for a night of comedy, stories and […]

Ciarán Bartlett
News

CIARAN BARTLETT brings his brand new show BELFAST GIANT to the SSE Arena, Belfast in November 2023

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast comedian Ciarán Bartlett brings his brand new show BELFAST GIANT to the SSE Arena in the heart of the city for November 2023. In his first arena appearance, Ciarán tells outrageous stories, sings filthy […]

Lewis Capaldi
Gigs

LEWIS CAPALDI announces headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast, on January 29th 2023

October 18, 2022 XS Noize

After making his eagerly-awaited return last month and rocketing straight to the top of the UK singles chart with ‘Forget Me’, making it his third UK number 1, Lewis Capaldi today announces his brand new […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 announce a return to SSE Arena, Belfast on 30th January 2023

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release ‘I’m In Love With You’ – the third track from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘I’m In Love With You’ follows recent releases ‘Happiness’ […]

Irish folk band REND COLLECTIVE will play a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Friday, June 17th 2022 1
Gigs

Irish folk band REND COLLECTIVE will play a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Friday, June 17th 2022

June 16, 2022 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective will play a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Friday, June 17th 2022. Amidst so much heaviness-consuming events of today’s world, Rend Collective is […]

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour 1
Gigs

KINGS OF LEON announce INHALER as special guests at The SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler are confirmed as special guests at SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022. Upon release in March 2021, Kings of Leon’s eighth studio album ‘When You See Yourself’ […]

FATBOY SLIM announces headline show at SSE ARENA, Belfast on 18th March 2022 1
Gigs

FATBOY SLIM announces headline show at SSE ARENA, Belfast on 18th March 2022

September 20, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come a long long way together! One of dance music’s most iconic figures has announced a headline show at the SSE Arena, Belfast on 18th March 2022. Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is renowned […]

THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022
Gigs

THE WEEKND brings The After Hours Tour to SSE Arena, Belfast on 13th October 2022

February 3, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd announces The After Hours Tour. The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin, […]

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021 1
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MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

They’re back! Just in time for the festive season! The most-loved musical duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe join forces again for a magical new album ‘Together at Christmas’, out on Decca Records on 20th […]

PADDY RAFF - ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021 1
Gigs

PADDY RAFF – ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ announces fourth Belfast date at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 20th March 2021

May 13, 2020 XS Noize

Due to unprecedented demand, with his 3rd SSE date selling out in just 3 days, Paddy Raff has just announced a 4th night at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Tickets for ‘Me, Myself & Nigel’ on […]

SNOOP DOGG announces rescheduled UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021
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SNOOP DOGG announces rescheduled UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021

May 4, 2020 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced rescheduled dates due to the global Covid-19 restrictions for his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK and Ireland arena headline tour for February 2021. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap […]

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: The Script + Becky Hill @ SSE Arena Belfast

March 3, 2020 Conor Kinahan

The Script took a sold-out SSE Arena on a visually stunning, sonic experience, with the incredible Becky Hill Supporting, our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night. © Conor Kinahan © Conor Kinahan […]

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast
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NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show at the SSE Arena on 27 October 2020. Having played the world’s biggest stages and […]

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM
Gigs

REND COLLECTIVE announce headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena, Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest PHIL WICKHAM

November 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the SSE Arena on Saturday 24th October 2020 with special guest Phil Wickham. Amidst so much heaviness […]

THE SCRIPT announce 'Sunsets and Full Moons' tour for Belfast & Dublin
Gigs

THE SCRIPT announce ‘Sunsets and Full Moons’ tour for Belfast & Dublin

October 11, 2019 XS Noize

After 6 billion streams, 30 million single sales, 10.8 million album sales, over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and 1.8 million ticket sales, Irish alt-pop trio The Script embark upon a new chapter with the […]

SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020
Gigs

SNOOP DOGG includes Belfast & Dublin on arena tour for April 2020

October 2, 2019 XS Noize

Snoop Dogg has announced a six-date ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap legend touring in support of his 17th album I Wanna Thank Me, and a documentary of […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT (BIZARRO 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR) Announced for Belfast's Empire Music Hall, Sunday 26th May 2019 1
Gigs

The legendary CHER Confirms SSE Arena, Belfast Show

March 29, 2019 XS Noize

The legendary CHER has today confirmed she’s adding a Belfast date to her Here We Go Again World Tour – her first live show in the city in over 15 years will take place at […]

COLIN GEDDIS 'GEDZILLA' Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020
Gigs

COLIN GEDDIS ‘GEDZILLA’ Announces SSE ARENA Show, Sat January 11th 2020

February 27, 2019 XS Noize

A show ten years in the making. Celebrating ten years since viral sensation ‘I AM FIGHTER’ was released, creator Colin Geddis brings his new show to Belfast’s biggest entertainment venue. In the last ten years, […]

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