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        • The Veils
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          The Veils Return with New Album “Fragile World” — Hear “Lungs” and See UK Dates

          February 27, 2026

          Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Asphodels’ in 2025, The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album titled ‘Fragile World’, out 19 June on V2 Records. The first single ‘Lungs’ is released […]

          Little Barrie
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          Little Barrie Announce ‘Gravity Freeze’ Out 22 May 2026 – Hear ‘More Bad Miles Of Road’

          February 26, 2026

          Little Barrie announce details of their new album Gravity Freeze, released Friday 22nd May 2026 on Easy Eye Sound. The trio, fronted by in-demand guitarist Barrie Cadogan, also have today shared the first single, ‘More […]

          Peter Gabriel
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          Peter Gabriel Announces 2003 Live Album ‘In The Big Room’ – Out March 13, 2026

          February 26, 2026

          Peter Gabriel will release the live album ‘In The Big Room’ on 13 March 2026. In The Big Room captures Peter Gabriel and band recorded live in the Big Room at Real World Studios on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine - Hen’s Teeth
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Iron and Wine – Hen’s Teeth

          February 23, 2026

          Iron and Wine, the moniker of singer/songwriter Samuel Beam, is releasing his much anticipated follow up to 2024’s Light Verse at the end of February. Hen’s Teeth is a slightly darker sibling to Beam’s poetic […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing - A Short History Of Decay
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nothing – A Short History Of Decay

          February 20, 2026

          Philadelphia shoegaze standard-bearers Nothing return in 2026 with A Short History Of Decay, a record that feels less like a reinvention and more like a reaffirmation of everything they’ve quietly perfected over the past decade […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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 […]

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        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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          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
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          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 […]

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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271
          Podcast

          Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on Re-Examining Howl | XS Noize Podcast #271

          February 17, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to revisit Howl — the band’s third album and a bold creative left turn […]

          Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

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THERAPY? announce 'Troublegum 30' show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast
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THERAPY? announce ‘Troublegum 30’ show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 7, 2024 XS Noize

For Northern Ireland-originating rockers Therapy? resilience and survival have become watchwords. Enduring over three decades as the musical, cultural and social landscapes have shifted around them, the trio have forged and retained a powerful and […]

Van Morrison
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VAN MORRISON announces a one-off show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Valentine’s Day

January 16, 2024 XS Noize

Van Morrison announces a one-off show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, on Valentine’s Day! Get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies from the man himself. Born in 1945, Van heard his Shipyard worker father’s […]

inhaler
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INHALER announce Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 9 November

October 2, 2023 XS Noize

The Ulster Hall show will be the penultimate date of their huge CUTS & BRUISES world tour, the final date being a homecoming arena show – their biggest headline to date – at Dublin’s 3Arena […]

The Darkness
Features

Darkness on the Edge of Town – The trajectory of a touring band. From clubs to capacity

August 7, 2023 Chris Mullan

It’s February 2006—Aerosmith’s Love in an Elevator blasts from Belfast’s Odyssey Arena speakers. For three rock and roll-obsessed fourteen-year-olds, the evening could already be considered a success. But the main event is still to come. […]

IN FOCUS// Saxon at The Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Mighty SAXON at The Ulster Hall, Belfast

March 5, 2023 Marc Leach

The iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast welcomed the return of heavy metal legends; the mighty Saxon! For nearly two hours, the Northern Irish faithful were treated to a metal performance like no other. Our photographer, […]

Trivium
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WIN: Tickets to see American heavy-metal band TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast in January

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their 10th studio album, In The Court of The Dragon, American heavy metal band Trivium are returning to Belfast to play at the Ulster Hall in January 2023. XS Noize […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Weller live at The Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Paul Weller live at The Ulster Hall, Belfast

October 13, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Last night the Modfather Paul Weller played a fantastic setlist of new material and hits at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.             […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Experimental folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases video for new track ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’

September 16, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental songwriter Joshua Burnside has announced he will be releasing his latest EP, ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’, on November 18th 2022. His first new music of the year comes ahead of his biggest […]

THE PRETTY RECKLESS announce headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd October 1
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS announce headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd October

March 29, 2022 XS Noize

The Pretty Reckless—Taylor Momsen [Vocals], Ben Phillips [Guitar], Jamie Perkins [drums], and Mark Damon [bass]—are truly a rock and roll band, as evidenced by their 2021-released fourth album Death By Rock And Roll (Fearless Records). […]

Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
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Tickets still available for THE NI MUSIC PRIZE 2021 tomorrow night at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 16, 2021 XS Noize

The Prize is an annual recognition of new and outstanding musical talent from Northern Ireland. This year the event returns to the Ulster Hall after a hugely challenging time for music. The evening will mark […]

NI MUSIC PRIZE 2020 Winners And Their Awards
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NI MUSIC PRIZE 2020 Winners And Their Awards

November 17, 2020 XS Noize

Despite COVID-19, the NI Music Prize went ahead last week and while it had to be done online, it was the most incredible evening of positivity, high-quality music and emotional speeches. Organised by the Oh […]

WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October
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WIN: Tickets to see OF MONSTERS AND MEN @ the Ulster Hall Belfast Thursday 24th October

October 21, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN play the Ulster Hall Belfast on 24th October in support of their new album FEVER DREAM. XS Noize is giving away tickets to the show. For a chance […]

Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows
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Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN have announced a run of the UK and European dates in support of their new album FEVER DREAM out 26th July. Fans who pre-order FEVER DREAM between Thursday […]

WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019 1
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WIN: Tickets To See THE STRANGLERS at the Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 28th February 2019

January 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out Belfast show last year, UK rock legends The Stranglers will play a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast with very special guests Dr Feelgood on Thursday 28th February 2019. With […]

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th
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Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet MASTODON to play The Ulster Hall, Belfast on January 14th

January 11, 2019 XS Noize

Grammy-Award-winning hard rock quartet Mastodon has confirmed their return to live action with an extensive tour of the U.K. and Europe beginning in Belfast at The Ulster Hall on January 14th 2019. This tour includes a show […]

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18

November 4, 2018 Clair McAllister

Johnny Marr played an amazing show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.     […]

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour
Gigs

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a small run of intimate, sold-out shows last week, Hozier has announced his forthcoming tour of Ireland. 15 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 16 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 17 […]

THE STRANGLERS  -  Announce THE DEFINITIVE TOUR 2018
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS & THERAPY? Forced to Reschedule Belfast Show

February 28, 2018 XS Noize

“Due to adverse weather conditions across the island of Ireland, unfortunately, The Stranglers & Therapy? Have been forced to postpone their Irish tour scheduled for this weekend, including the Belfast date at The Ulster Hall […]

WIN: Tickets to see THE CORONAS in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 21st December 2017
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WIN: Tickets to see THE CORONAS in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 21st December 2017

December 4, 2017 XS Noize

THE CORONAS return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December. The band have performed festival slots all summer at Sea Sessions, Live At The Marquee Cork, Galway Arts Festival & Indiependence as well as their […]

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017
Gigs

Alison Moyet Announces Irish Dates For October 2017

March 17, 2017 XS Noize

Alison Moyet has just announced Irish dates this October as part of The Other Tour. Alison will play The Cork Opera House on Friday October 27th, followed by The Olympia Theatre on Saturday 28th, and […]

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