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          ‘Puppet’ by Grian Chatten Leads Official Soundtrack for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

          February 19, 2026

          Today, RCA Records UK have announced the official soundtrack to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the highly anticipated feature film from series creator Steven Knight, will be released on March 6th. Alongside the announcement, the first official single ‘Puppet’ by […]

          Foo Fighters
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          Foo Fighters return with “Your Favorite Toy” the title track and first taste of their forthcoming 12th studio album

          February 19, 2026

          Try not to choke on the glitter… “Your Favorite Toy,” the titular first single of Foo Fighters’ forthcoming 12th full-length studio album, has been released. The first new FF music of 2026, “Your Favorite Toy” […]

          U2
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          U2 Return with ‘Days Of Ash’, a Brand New Standalone EP

          February 18, 2026

          On this Ash Wednesday (the day after carnival) – Island Records today announces the release of ‘U2 – Days Of Ash’, a brand new standalone 6-track EP from U2.  In advance of a new album in late 2026, […]

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          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 […]

          Paul Draper
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Mansun Retold

          February 20, 2026

          Three decades have passed since Mansun first injected a dose of grand, prog-inflected eccentricity into the waning days of Britpop. In 2026, ex-frontman Paul Draper returns with Mansun Retold, a project that resists the easy […]

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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
          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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Chameleons Turn Halifax Minster into a Gothic Dream for Valentine’s Night Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Chameleons Turn Halifax Minster into a Gothic Dream for Valentine’s Night

          February 20, 2026

          On Valentine’s Day, 80s post-punk icons The Chameleons brought their brooding, atmospheric sound to the stunning Halifax Minster as part of the annual Halifax Goth Festival — and it couldn’t have been a more fitting […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lambrini Girls Ignite The Garage for War Child at BRITs Week

          February 17, 2026

          The January blues are well and truly over. One of the first major live series of the year — where huge artists return to intimate venues — is back, and XS Noize once again found […]

        • 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
          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 […]

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        • 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 […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

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IN FOCUS// Beabadoobee at Ulster Hall. Belfast
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IN FOCUS// beabadoobee at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

October 6, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee played a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part of her UK and Ireland 2022 tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]

TORI AMOS announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on March 27th 2023
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TORI AMOS announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on March 27th 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘Ocean to Ocean’ at the end of last year and a sell-out World Tour throughout 2022, celebrated singer-songwriter Tori Amos returns to the UK for six additional […]

ASH
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler from ASH on the reissue of their hugely successful third album ‘Free All Angels’

September 26, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #102 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Tim Wheeler from Ash about the reissue of their hugely successful and beloved third album Free All Angels. Free All Angels was […]

The Coronas
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THE CORONAS announce a return to Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this December

September 1, 2022 XS Noize

Since the release of 2020’s True Love Waits, which reached number 1 in the Irish album charts, The Coronas haven’t wasted much time. The Dublin 3-piece wrote and recorded a brand new album while also […]

Barry Devlin
Gigs

Barry Devlin (Horslips) to receive this year’s Legend Award & Perform at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday 16th November 2022

August 18, 2022 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to announce that this year’s Legend Award recipient is Barry Devlin. The presentation will be made at the Northern Ireland Music Prize on Wednesday 16th November at the […]

ASH
Gigs

ASH announce a special homecoming 30th-anniversary celebration at the Iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December

August 8, 2022 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest ASH are pleased to announce a very special homecoming 30th-anniversary celebration at the Iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December. This specially curated show will chart the Downpatrick Trio’s success story from their […]

THE HU 'Black Thunder Tour' announced for Belfast's Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022
Gigs

THE HU ‘Black Thunder Tour’ announced for Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed Mongolian rock band The HU announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on 06th December 2022. The band recently released a new single called “This Is Mongol” ahead of their second […]

PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast 1
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PAUL WELLER announces live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast

May 23, 2022 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced live shows in Galway, Dublin and the iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast. This announcement will surely be fantastic news for his legions of Irish fans who missed out on seeing him […]

UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022 1
Gigs

UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, U.K. indie-pop phenom Cavetown announces his fall 2022 European and U.K. headline tour, featuring support from Tessa Violet and Orla Gartland for select dates. The tour will kick off on October 11th, where Cavetown […]

IN FOCUS// Sparks @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Sparks @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

April 12, 2022 Bernie McAllister

US pop-rock band Sparks brought their electrifying tour to Belfast, performing in the iconic Ulster Hall on 11 April 2022. Bernie Mc Allister was there to take these fantastic shots.           […]

beabadoobee announces a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October 2
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beabadoobee announces a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October

March 23, 2022 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee has announced a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part of a UK and Ireland 2022 tour. Tickets go on sale Friday 1st April […]

SEASICK STEVE announces Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 21st July 2022 2
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SEASICK STEVE announces Ulster Hall, Belfast show on 21st July 2022

March 10, 2022 XS Noize

Seasick Steve has come a very long way in the 15 years since he burst into the public consciousness with his amazingly raw, powerful and emotional performances on TV, becoming a household name overnight. It […]

GAVIN JAMES announces two Northern Irish shows to coincide with release of his upcoming 3rd studio album
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES announces two Northern Irish shows to coincide with release of his upcoming 3rd studio album

March 2, 2022 XS Noize

Gavin James, whose songcraft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, and 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, has just announced two Northern Irish shows […]

JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022
Gigs

JOSHUA BURNSIDE announces headline show at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 23 December 2022

February 7, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental folk artist Joshua Burnside is something of an anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft strives towards an aesthetic as much as visual […]

URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Gigs

URIAH HEEP celebrate their 50th anniversary with headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 30, 2021 XS Noize

Uriah Heep are delighted to announce an extensive European tour for 2022. The tour, 61 dates across 28 countries, is the ultimate celebration of one of the most important British rock acts of all time. […]

JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022 2
Gigs

JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022

October 6, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter JC Stewart has announced his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022. After already amassing 200 million+ streams in his career to date, JC Stewart […]

JAMES ARTHUR announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on 28th March 2022 1
Gigs

JAMES ARTHUR announces headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on 28th March 2022

September 9, 2021 XS Noize

James Arthur today delights fans by announcing tours of both the UK & Ireland and North America in 2022. The tour includes dates at Ulster Hall on 28th March and Olympia Theatre on 29th March. […]

THE CORONAS announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Thursday 9th December 2021
Gigs

THE CORONAS announce headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Thursday 9th December 2021

August 17, 2021 XS Noize

The Coronas confirm a return to Belfast with what is fast becoming a traditional December show at the iconic Ulster Hall – tickets on sale this Friday at 9 am from Ticketmaster and the Ulster […]

JEREMY PIVEN announces An Evening of Stand-up Comedy [Live] At Ulster Hall, Belfast 18th October 2021 1
Gigs

JEREMY PIVEN announces An Evening of Stand-up Comedy [Live] At Ulster Hall, Belfast 18th October 2021

July 5, 2021 XS Noize

Golden Globe & Emmy Award-winning Actor Jeremy Piven, best known for his role as “ARI” on the hit series Entourage & HARRY GORDON SELFRIDGE in the critically acclaimed series Mr. Selfridge will be making his […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021 1
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN announces two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021

June 23, 2021 XS Noize

Homegrown hero Ryan McMullan has announced two headline shows at the iconic Ulster Hall on Friday 16th & 17th July 2021. As one of Northern Ireland’s biggest and brightest talents, the Ulster Hall was delighted […]

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