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        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Pete Townshend
          News

          PETE TOWNSHEND releases ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’ - his first solo single in 29 years

          March 24, 2023

          Pete Townshend has today released ‘Can’t Outrun The Truth’, his first solo single in 29 years. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds […]

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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          NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS unveil new track ‘Dead To The World’

          March 23, 2023

          Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds today release ‘Dead To The World’, a remarkable new track taken from the eagerly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Council Skies’, due for release on 2nd June 2023 (via Sour Mash […]

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        • Album Reviews

          Depeche Mode - Memento Mori
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Depeche Mode - Memento Mori

          March 24, 2023

          A thing that is overlooked about Depeche Mode is their constant need to keep moving, keep innovating and keep recording new material, something their contemporaries rarely do if they do it at all. Look at […]

          King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: King Cedar - Everything More & Other Stories

          March 22, 2023

          Bangor native Stephen Macartney, or as we will learn to know him – King Cedar is set to release his debut album, Everything More & Other Stories. Previously known for his part in the alt-folk […]

        • 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 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

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse Credit: Denise Esposito
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

          March 23, 2023

          It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge success, it looked as if the band would not last a decade when frontman Black […]

          Underworld
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          LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

          March 21, 2023

          The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus, much normality returned when the Teenage Cancer Trust festival was revived in 2022 and saw […]

        • 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

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Answer at Limelight 2, Belfast

          March 24, 2023

          Irish rockers The Answer made a spectacular and long-awaited return to Limelight 2, Belfast last night in support of ‘Sundowners’ – their first studio album in almost seven years. Bernie McAllister was there to take […]

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Lamb of God at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

          March 22, 2023

          After postponements and venue moves, American heavy metal giants Lamb of God finally made it to London and gave a spectacular show. Support came from Sylosis and Kreator – two intense and heavy bands. Lamb […]

  • Gigs
        • The Wood Burning Savages
          Gigs

          Derry four piece THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES to play Limelight, Belfast show

          March 25, 2023

          The Derry four-piece recently released their new single ‘Hand to Mouth’, their first since their Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning album ‘Stability’. The track is a bruising blast of pent-up vitriol, driven by jagged guitars and […]

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor
          Gigs

          Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Everything is Sweet'

          March 23, 2023

          Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared a new track ‘Everything Is Sweet’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd June via Cooking Vinyl. A glorious […]

          James
          Gigs

          JAMES announce details of their new double album 'Be Opened By The Wonderful'

          March 23, 2023

          JAMES have announced details of their new album in celebration of their 40th Anniversary. BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL is a 20-track – 19 vinyl – a double album of some of their most loved […]

  • Interviews
        • Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk “Attitude”
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Natalia Damini & Tito Jackson Talk 'Attitude'

          March 22, 2023

          “I think she is a very gifted performer.” While any female artist would love to hear or read, and perhaps has heard or read, such a statement from others over the course of their career, […]

          Thumpasaurus
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus on new single 'Lipstick Makeup'

          March 20, 2023

          Los Angeles-based indie pop-funk outfit Thumpasaurus recently released their latest single/music video, “Lipstick Makeup.” According to Thumpasaurus, “‘Lipstick Makeup’ is about saying f*ck it. I’m letting my freak out tonight and getting real nice with […]

          Billy Lockett
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Billy Lockett talks ‘Abington Grove’, mental health & the future

          February 22, 2023

          10 years ago, Billy Lockett came to huge attention, notably in the UK, when he toured with KT Tunstall. Three EPs, a family tragedy and a long and hard battle with sobriety later, this past […]

  • Podcast
        • The Answer
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: The Answer's Cormac Neeson on new album 'Sundowners'

          March 21, 2023

          In episode #123 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Cormac Neeson from the Irish rock band The Answer. The Answer makes a spectacular and long-awaited return with Sundowners – their first […]

          Sleaford Mods
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on new album UK GRIM

          March 17, 2023

          In episode #122 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods to talk about their new album UK GRIM out now on Rough Trade Records. The album is […]

          Tide Lines
          Podcast

          INTERVIEW: Tide Lines frontman Robert Robertson on new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’

          March 9, 2023

          In episode #121 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Robert Robertson lead singer with Glasgow-based 4-piece, Tide Lines to talk about their new album ‘An Ocean Full of Islands’ An Ocean […]

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The C2C festival comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024

March 14, 2023 XS Noize

After another hugely successful festival this year with headliners; Thomas Rhett, Lady A and Zac Brown Band, C2C is delighted to announce that it will return in March 2024 with early bird tickets available on […]

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Cure at The SSE Arena, Belfast

December 3, 2022 Bernie McAllister

The Cure made their highly anticipated return to Northern Ireland last night with a fantastic show at The SSE Arena, Belfast, where they performed all their hits and fan favourites, including ‘Pictures Of You, ‘Lovesong’, […]

The Cure
Gigs

Extra tickets released for THE CURE at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Extra tickets have been released for The Cure 2022 European Tour at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December. Special guests, The Twilight Sad, will join the Cure. Tickets are on sale from: www.Ticketmaster.ie […]

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DEACON BLUE bring their unplugged and amplified Greatest Hits 2023 tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Wednesday, 4 October

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

All The Old 45s: Deacon Blue announce unplugged and amplified Greatest Hits 2023 tour, including a date at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Wednesday, 4 October. Thirty-five years since their debut single, Dignity, and millions […]

BLINK-182
Gigs

BLINK-182 announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 4th September 2023

October 11, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 have announced its biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, […]

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
Gigs

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT announce a series of Irish tour dates for February 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott have announced a series of Irish tour dates to take place in February 2023 – including The Millennium Forum Derry and The SSE Arena, Belfast. Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s […]

Andrea Bocelli
Gigs

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast

September 8, 2022 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Joining him on stage at the SSE Arena will be the Belfast choir, Cappella Caeciliana. Matthew Quinn, Musical Director, […]

BIFFY CLYRO announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 9th November
Gigs

BIFFY CLYRO announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 9th November

June 20, 2022 XS Noize

Off the back of their sensational return as headliners to this year’s Download festival last weekend, Biffy Clyro today reveal details of their next full-scale UK & Ireland arena tour in November 2022, with special […]

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022
Gigs

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Cure have just announced details for their upcoming 2022 European Tour with 44 shows across 22 countries – including shows in Dublin’s 3Arena on 1 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on 2 December […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
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ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

FOY VANCE announces his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2022 1
Gigs

FOY VANCE announces his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance is pleased to announce his largest ever headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 02nd April 2022. Foy’s second studio album on Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man Records and the follow-up […]

THE SCRIPT announce a second night at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 14 May 2022
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THE SCRIPT announce a second night at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 14 May 2022

September 4, 2021 XS Noize

The Script celebrate a journey that has included five UK #1 albums, six billion streams, and over two million ticket sales with the release of the career-spanning greatest hits album ‘Tales From The Script’ on […]

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022
Gigs

ANDREA BOCELLI announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 22 September 2022

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor Andrea Bocelli has announced a return to The SSE Arena, Belfast Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 am via www.ticketmaster.ie The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, has announced […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
Gigs

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

Queen + Adam Lambert have today announced an extra UK show is being added to the band’s twice-postponed Rhapsody UK & European tour, now set for 2022, as well as additional dates in mainland Europe. […]

WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London
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WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. Now, as part of the next stage […]

WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!
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WHITESNAKE bring their Flesh & Blood World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th June with special guest Europe!

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Whitesnake today announce that they will be hitting Belfast on June 10th with very special guests Europe. Whitesnake boasts a catalogue that spans the decades with seminal and anthemic hits such as “Here I Go […]

GERRY CINNAMON Announces Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 1 November 1
Gigs

GERRY CINNAMON Announces Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 1 November

June 18, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a string of huge festival performances, today Gerry Cinnamon surprises fans with a run of UK and Ireland Arena dates, answering calls from fans who missed out on his sold-out shows to date. […]

THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows 1
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THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Vamps are back and this time they’re doing it on their terms, with the release of their Missing You EP. Entirely co-written and co-produced by the band. Live Nation and The O2 have today […]

MICHAEL BUBLÉ announces arena dates for Dublin and Belfast
Gigs

MICHAEL BUBLÉ announces arena dates for Dublin and Belfast

November 12, 2018 XS Noize

Global superstar Michael Bublé has announced dates at 3Arena Dublin on 6th June and The SSE Arena Belfast on 9th June 2019. Tickets go on sale on Friday 23rd November at 9 am. love is Michael’s 8th […]

BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February 1
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BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Armed with a career spanning over four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, Canadian icon Bryan Adams announces his massive new ‘Shine A Light’ UK tour. The seven-date tour which precedes his forthcoming album (more […]

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