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        • Steven Wilson
          News

          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 […]

          Deftones
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          Deftones announce major headline show at Irish Museum of Modern Art

          February 6, 2026

          Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced a summer show at Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin on August 25th 2026, with special guests IDLES. This announcement comes ahead of the band’s sold-out […]

          The Boxer Rebellion
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          The Boxer Rebellion announce seventh album and share powerful new single “Hidden Meanings”

          February 6, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion’s first full-length studio album since 2018 arrives with 10 soul-awakening songs this spring. UK/EU-wide tour dates concludes with a celebratory, London homecoming at Brixton Electric on album release weekend Things aren’t always […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Consolers - Deep Breaths
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Consolers – Deep Breaths

          February 3, 2026

          Belfast’s Consolers haven’t spent their first year in the spotlight trying to deconstruct the DNA of alternative rock. Since their April 2025 arrival, they’ve been far more interested in the visceral payoff of a massive […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning - Secret Love
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dry Cleaning – Secret Love

          January 23, 2026

          With their third studio album, Secret Love, South London’s Dry Cleaning have officially moved beyond the initial hype of the post-punk revival, evolving into a band willing to risk their established formula. Released via 4AD […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

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

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

  • Podcast
        • 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 […]

          Paul Draper
          Podcast

          Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267

          January 27, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger […]

          Alexander Wolfe
          Podcast

          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

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Francis Rossi
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FRANCIS ROSSI: An Evening of Status Quo Classics and More – Live in Belfast & Derry

May 2, 2025 XS Noize

Having fronted Status Quo as lead singer and lead guitarist for over fifty years, Francis Rossi might be forgiven for sticking to what he knows and keeping life simple. By stepping into a brand new […]

STATUS QUO
News

STATUS QUO announce headline show at Botanic Gardens, Belfast on May 2024

November 16, 2023 XS Noize

The iconic STATUS QUO returns to the live circuit with shows for Summer 2024, including a date for Belfast at Live At Botanic Gardens on 28th May. STATUS QUO need no introduction – more hit […]

Status Quo
News

STATUS QUO announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’

June 15, 2023 XS Noize

The iconic Status Quo are delighted to announce the release of the first volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’ brought to you by earMUSIC. ‘Vol. 1 – Live In Amsterdam’ will be released on […]

Status Quo
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STATUS QUO announce the release of a strictly limited collector’s single of their festive anthem ‘It’s Christmas Time’

December 5, 2022 XS Noize

Status Quo are delighted to announce the release of a Strictly Limited Collector’s Single of their festive anthem ‘It’s Christmas Time’. The song has been freshly remastered this year and will be released on earMUSIC […]

Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour
Gigs

Following massive demand STATUS QUO announce Christmas 2022 run for the ‘Out Out Quoing’ tour

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

Due to huge public demand, Britain’s best-loved rockers STATUS QUO are extending their ‘Out Out Quoing’ UK & Eire Spring Tour in 2022 and will now undertake an additional run of 6 high profile Christmas […]

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022 1
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Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO are coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with a brand new tour. The ‘Out Out Quoing’ Spring Tour in 2022 will stop off at The Waterfront […]

FRANCIS ROSSI on the 35th anniversary of Live Aid
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FRANCIS ROSSI on the 35th anniversary of Live Aid

July 13, 2020 XS Noize

“Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the Live Aid show. Whenever Quo steps onto a stage we strive to give it our best, no one audience or gig is more important than another to the […]

FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed 'I Talk Too Much' Spoken Word shows 1
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FRANCIS ROSSI Announces New Spring 2021 dates for all postponed ‘I Talk Too Much’ Spoken Word shows

March 18, 2020 XS Noize

We’re pleased to announce that every postponed date from Francis Rossi’s ‘I Talk Too Much Tour’ has now been rescheduled. And all of your tickets for the 2020 shows remain valid for the 2021 shows. […]

STATUS QUO Announce Deluxe editions of ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’ 4
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STATUS QUO Announce Deluxe editions of ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’

January 16, 2020 XS Noize

Status Quo announce the release of deluxe expanded 2CD / 3CD versions of a trio of classic albums, namely ‘Perfect Remedy’, ‘Rock ’Til You Drop’ and ‘Thirsty Work’. These special editions are to be issued by […]

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20
Album Reviews

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20

December 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

2019 has been an incredible year for music, with releases from legendary artist’s including The Who, Northern Ireland’s very own Snow Patrol and Liam Gallagher. But it’s not all been about the Legends making a […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
Gigs

STATUS QUO unveil lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’

October 28, 2019 XS Noize

Status Quo today release the official lyric video for ‘Running Out Of Time’, taken from the latest hit album ‘Backbone’ which charted at no.6 in the UK. It was the highest-charting album of new material […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
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STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall – Monday 5th October 2020

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

The country’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are following on from their triumphant Hyde Park ‘Radio 2 Live’ show and coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with the ‘Backbone’ UK Winter Tour in 2020. Quo […]

STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour
Gigs

STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

AEG Presents are delighted to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are following on from their triumphant Hyde Park ‘Radio 2 Live’ show and coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit […]

INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone - "I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone – “I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig”

September 11, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Cast your mind back to Christmas 2016 and the idea of a new Status Quo album seemed about as likely as… well, something very unlikely. With the death of founding member Rick Parfitt, the band […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo - Backbone
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Status Quo – Backbone

September 5, 2019 Daniel Lynch

The new album from Status Quo has divided the band’s legion of fans. The first new music since the death of founding member Rick Parfitt in 2016, Backbone marks out a new era for a band that’s […]

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    Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268
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  • Paul Draper
    Paul Draper on Mansun Retold: revisiting old songs with new perspective | XS Noize Podcast #267
    January 27, 2026
  • Alexander Wolfe
    Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266
    January 20, 2026
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    Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265
    January 14, 2026
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    Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264
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