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          AVA Belfast reveals full 2026 festival programme including afterparties, talks, workshops and more

          May 22, 2026

          AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026, as the city prepares for what promises to be its biggest music weekend of the year. Hailed as “Techno Christmas,” or “Belfast Coachella” AVA is […]

          The Script
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          THE SCRIPT announce new album ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’ and huge UK & European arena headline tour

          May 22, 2026

          The Script’s phenomenal and long-lasting success has seen them achieve six UK #1 albums and eight back home in Ireland, in the process exceeding 14 billion streams, 5 million album sales, and countless international Platinum […]

          Dexys Midnight Runners
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          Dexys Midnight Runners announce new album ‘LOVE’ following Heavenly Recordings signing

          May 21, 2026

          Having recently announced their signing to Heavenly Recordings, Dexys Midnight Runners have today announced details of their new album, LOVE, out on Friday 4th September 2026. LOVE is a deeply personal and emotionally rich album […]

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          The Coral
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Coral – 388

          May 21, 2026

          The Coral have always thrived on instinct, but even by their standards, 388 feels like a beautifully unexpected detour. Arriving without teaser singles or algorithm-chasing fanfare, the Hoylake psych-pop veterans have delivered one of the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien - Blue Morpho
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ed O’Brien – Blue Morpho

          May 20, 2026

          There has been a flurry of solo activity from the members of Radiohead in the ten years since A Moon Shaped Pool was released. In that same decade, the world has faced its share of […]

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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 […]

          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: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Kiefer Sutherland proves his country credentials with a heartfelt Union Chapel performance

          May 14, 2026

          Kiefer Sutherland may be known across the world as an actor and producer, but on stage at Union Chapel, that part of his life felt almost beside the point. With his fourth album, Grey, due […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Prodigy Bring Fire, Chaos and Emotion to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

          May 7, 2026

          After more than 30 years, The Prodigy remain one of the most powerful live electronic acts on the planet — and their sold-out show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena proved exactly why. The night began with […]

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          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
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          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: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          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 […]

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          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
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          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
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          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

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        • Col Gerrard
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          INTERVIEW: Col Gerrard on his self-titled debut, touring with Boyzlife and what comes next

          April 20, 2026

          London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has loved music from an early age, and that passion shines throughout his self-titled debut album. Drawing on a range of influences, the record takes listeners on an emotional journey, with […]

          Ganser
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          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

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        • Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music, "Fire Escape Symphonies" and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285
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          Nerina Pallot on 25 Years of Music and Why Hope Still Matters | XS Noize Podcast #285

          May 19, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot. Nerina joins Mark for a warm, honest and reflective conversation about her new career-spanning […]

          Broken Social Scene on 'Remember The Humans,' grief and why music still saves people | XS Noize Podcast #284
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          Broken Social Scene on ‘Remember The Humans,’ grief and why music still saves us

          May 12, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Kevin Drew and Charles Spearin of Broken Social Scene. Kevin and Charles join Mark for a warm, reflective and deeply human […]

          da Googie
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          Deb Googe & Cara Tivey on da Googie and bringing immersive sound to Belfast | XS Noize Podcast #283

          May 5, 2026

          In the latest episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Deb Googe and Cara Tivey for a thoughtful and exploratory conversation about their debut full-length album together, The Golden Thread. You […]

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U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND - 20th anniversary reissue 2
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U2 announce ALL THAT YOU CANT LEAVE BEHIND – 20th anniversary reissue

September 10, 2020 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 20th Anniversary reissue of U2’s global smash hit album All That You Can’t Leave Behind. This multi-format anniversary edition release, featuring a brand new 12-track remaster of the […]

Classic Album: U2 - Achtung Baby
Classic Albums

Classic Album: U2 – Achtung Baby

July 31, 2020 Lori Gava

How time flies; in the Fall of 2022, U2’s Achtung Baby will be thirty-one years old. For myself and many others, this album not only represented some of the best of U2’s creative abilities but […]

U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ - Listen Now
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U2 and A.R. RAHMAN release new single, ‘Ahimsa’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2019 XS Noize

To mark U2’s first-ever visit to India, Island Records today announced the release of a new track titled ‘Ahimsa’ from U2 and legendary composer A.R. Rahman. Available to stream now on all platforms.  ‘Ahimsa’ – the Sanskrit word for non-violence – celebrates the […]

U2 Reissue "THREE" for Black Friday Record Store Day 1
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U2 Reissue “THREE” for Black Friday Record Store Day

October 9, 2019 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce a new limited edition vinyl reissue from U2 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the band’s first release Three. Remastered in 2019 and pressed on 180gsm black vinyl, this limited edition vinyl […]

U2: No Line On The Horizon - Revisited
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U2: No Line On The Horizon – Revisited

April 5, 2019 Lori Gava

U2’s release of its 12th album “No Line on the Horizon” in 2009 ended a long five year wait for U2 fans hungry for another helping of U2 goodness. At the time it was the […]

U2 Announce THE EUROPA EP Exclusively for RECORD STORE DAY 2019 1
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U2 Announce THE EUROPA EP Exclusively for RECORD STORE DAY 2019

February 28, 2019 XS Noize

Interscope announces today: U2 The Europa EP, a new 3-track EP to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 13th April 2019. The Europa EP: Side A features an exclusive new mix of previously unreleased material from U2’s […]

U2 Announce new vinyl reissue of No Line On The Horizon
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U2 Announce new vinyl reissue of No Line On The Horizon

January 7, 2019 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce a new vinyl reissue from U2. Remastered and pressed on 180gsm double LP black vinyl, plus limited edition 180gsm double LP ultra-clear vinyl, No Line On The Horizon (2009) will be released on […]

INTERVIEW: Howie B discusses producing U2 on 1997's ‘Pop’ album 2
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INTERVIEW: Howie B discusses producing U2 on 1997’s ‘Pop’ album

April 15, 2018 XS Noize

Howard Bernstein, AKA Howie B, is a Scottish musician and producer who has worked with artists including Björk,  Robbie Robertson, Elisa, Tricky, Mukul Deora and The Gift. When U2 were looking for a new sound […]

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 - War
Classic Albums

CLASSIC ALBUM: U2 – War

February 26, 2018 Lori Gava

On February of this year U2’s watershed album “War” will celebrate its 36th anniversary. “War” was a revelation for many of my generation and the point where the band for the first time appeared on […]

U2 Announce Details of New Album 'SONGS OF EXPERIENCE' + Tour 1
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U2 Announce additional Belfast date for 28th October after 1st show sells out

February 2, 2018 XS Noize

All tickets for U2’s eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour Belfast date, as well as for their four Dublin shows, sold out this morning, with delighted fans taking to social media to express their excitement at seeing […]

Watch U2 Perform at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards
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Watch U2 Perform at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

46-time GRAMMY nominees and 22-time winners—the most of any rock band—U2 performed this evening at the 60th Annual GRAMMY awards. Bono and The Edge of U2 began music’s biggest night alongside 2018 Album of the […]

U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
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U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour

January 16, 2018 XS Noize

Live Nation has today confirmed dates for the European leg of U2’s upcoming eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour. Kicking off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 2nd May, the European tour will begin in Berlin on 31 st […]

U2: Hit #1 on U.S. Chart + Unveil Trailer for 'Get Out Of Your Own Way'
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U2: Hit #1 on U.S. Chart + Unveil Trailer for ‘Get Out Of Your Own Way’

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

U2’s 14th studio album, Songs of Experience (Interscope), has now become the band’s eighth album to hit #1 on the Billboard 200, making U2 the sole group to score #1 albums across four decades: The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: U2 - Songs of Experience 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: U2 – Songs of Experience

November 30, 2017 Lori Gava

The word iconic when assigned to a rock band carries a certain weight and when the band is soon to clock 40 years in their existence that weight can become a burden. U2 long ago […]

U2 THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR 2017 - Surpasses 2.4 million tickets sold - The biggest show of the year
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U2 THE JOSHUA TREE TOUR 2017 – Surpasses 2.4 million tickets sold – The biggest show of the year

July 6, 2017 XS Noize

Having played to more than one million fans, the first North American leg of U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 came to a triumphant close July 1st at the FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. With ticket […]

Due to incredible demand U2 extend THE JOSHUA TREE tour with support from NOEL GALLAGHER
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Due to incredible demand U2 extend THE JOSHUA TREE tour with support from NOEL GALLAGHER

June 6, 2017 XS Noize

Live Nation confirmed today that, due to incredible demand, select new stadium shows have been added to U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017. The newly announced dates include a limited return to North America with […]

U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record 1
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U2 celebrate 30 years of THE JOSHUA TREE with an anniversary edition of the seminal record

March 9, 2017 XS Noize

To mark 30 years since the release of U2’s fifth studio album The Joshua Tree, an anniversary edition of the seminal record will be released by Island Records on 2nd June 2017. Alongside the 11-track […]

Classic Album Revisited: U2 - Pop
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: U2 – Pop

March 3, 2017 XS Noize

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 […]

U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours
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U2 Announce More Shows After Tickets Sell Out in Hours

January 17, 2017 XS Noize

Following last week’s announcement, that U2 will return to select stadiums this year with U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, Live Nation has just confirmed that the tickets for all 8 UK and European performances […]

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: U2 TAKE OVER BELFAST

November 22, 2015 XS Noize

U2 – SSE ARENA, BELFAST 18 November 2015 U2 last played as a full band in Belfast during the Pop Mart tour when the people of Belfast welcomed them with open arms to play Botanic […]

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