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        • KRAFTWERK
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          Electro Icons Kraftwerk Return: First UK Tour in Nearly a Decade – Belfast Waterfront Hall, May 18 2026

          October 3, 2025

          After recently completing a hugely successful worldwide concert tour including a festival-stealing appearance at Coachella, Kraftwerk legend Ralf Hütter is pleased to announce a new UK and Ireland tour for 2026, their first UK tour […]

          Huartan
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          Huartan Bring Award-Winning ‘Tradtronica’ Sound to Mandela Hall, Belfast – October 24th

          October 2, 2025

          Winners of the NI Music Prize 2024 Live Act of the Year, Belfast-based ‘tradtronica’ group Huartan have been breathing new life into ancient words and melodies. Since 2023, they have been captivating audiences with their […]

          tom smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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
          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// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

  • 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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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A selection of music videos/video interviews of bands and artists. Exclusively premiered here on XS Noize

Evil Saint Francis - Memory Lane Lying In Pain
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Evil Saint Francis – Memory Lane Lying In Pain

April 21, 2023 XS Noize

Memory Lane Lying in Pain is the debut Ep by Evil Saint Francis, the latest incarnation of Francesco Mele, who is a known figure in the Italian indie/darkwave scene. Penned at the height of lockdown […]

The Lungs - He Said His Name Was Snakes
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Lungs – He Said His Name Was Snakes

April 6, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

The Lungs have been making noise since 2016, and it’s the noise that is getting them more and more attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Not afraid to speak, or sing, what’s on their […]

Alex McEwan
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex McEwan shares new single ‘Hold Your Hands Out To Me’

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Alex McEwan is a songwriter of rare and special skills, an Americana-channelling Scotsman with a warm, enriching voice and a deft way with a lyric that cuts straight to the heart. His recent single ‘In […]

The Alarm
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THE ALARM release brand new album ‘Forwards’ on 2 June & announce Acoustic UK Tour

February 28, 2023 XS Noize

The Alarm’s Mike Peters returns to life after a year dominated by pneumonia and a serious leukaemia relapse, with the release today of the video to ‘Forwards’, the title track from their forthcoming album, out […]

Supercaan
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Supercaan reveal the video for new single ‘Belligerents’

February 24, 2023 XS Noize

On Supercaan’s introspective second album, ‘A Tiger Walks the Streets’, the band come face to face with their biggest anxieties for the world. “It’s about the things you look at in society, things that worry […]

Red Telephone
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Red Telephone – ‘Waiting For Your Good Days’

February 15, 2023 XS Noize

Cardiff post-punk outfit ‘Red Telephone’ is set to release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Hollowing Out’ on the 31st of March 2023. Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Waiting For […]

Ashlynn Malia
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ashlynn Malia unveils new single ‘comfortable – voice memo’

February 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Hugely popular TikTok star and singer-songwriter Ashlynn Malia – who to date has been featured by outlets including Nylon and Flaunt – knows how to connect with people. She also knows that music is one […]

Skarkreem - Skreem
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Skarkreem – Skreem

February 10, 2023 XS Noize

Recorded entirely on the KORG Electribe EMX1, the sounds of Dubstep, Riddim, Industrial Metal and Indie vocals collide on Skarkreem’s powerful debut single ’Skreem’ taken from the forthcoming ’Syn EP’. XS Noize is pleased to […]

Tara Bandito
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Tara Bandito – Six Feet Under

January 27, 2023 XS Noize

Wrestler’s daughter, Tara Bandito, the artist and the self-titled album is the result and documentation of a journey that began with death and voyaged through self-sabotage and self-realisation. After years of an apologetic existence, this […]

DEAD LEAF ECHO
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Brooklyn band – DEAD LEAF ECHO – unveil the official video for their new single “Boo”

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Part-inspired by the seminal Madchester movement of the late 80s and 90s, the track is now accompanied by suitably vintage-styled visuals. Directed by New Visions’ Dylan Brannigan, the “Boo” music video arrives like a lost […]

Sweet Megg
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sweet Megg gets festive with her rendition of “Santa Baby”

December 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It’s December, and for many music fans, that means only one thing – it’s now acceptable to play Christmas songs at full blast. One such song many are already cranking up the volume and singing […]

Ada Morghe
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe – The Story

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

Ada Morghe’s first two albums, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Box’, saw the multifaceted German artist blur the jazzy, torch singer elegance of Edith Piaf with the smooth soul pop of Sade, in the process instigating waves of […]

Mediæval Bæbes
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mediæval Bæbes – Personent Hodie

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

The MEDIÆVAL BÆBES release their eleventh studio album MydWynter on 25 November 2022. A loose sequel to 2013’s Christmas-themed Of Kings and Angels, which reworked several well-known seasonal favourites, MydWynter is a darker reminder of […]

MISSILE SKY
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Missile Sky – Shake

November 14, 2022 XS Noize

With well-timed urgency given the global situation, MISSILE SKY crash in through the roof with new single SHAKE blending big beats and thick bass riffs with soaring guitars and vocals. MISSILE SKY embraces big-picture, political issues with fierce energy, […]

Opt-outs
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Opt-outs – Ocean

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

Opt-outs is a musical duo from London, UK, who make tunes from atmospheric beats and soulful vocals. Barry Straight makes the beats and music, and Yinka Oyewole writes the songs and sings the words. The […]

Kula Shaker
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KULA SHAKER share video for brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song – ‘Gimme Some Truth’

November 11, 2022 XS Noize

On November 4th 2022, Kula Shaker released their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth and released a video […]

Jack Valero
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Valero – Form Over Function

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

The astute lyrical observations and folk-pop style of Jack Valero’s first two singles ‘Heaven Help Me’, and ‘Hollow Warmth’ have seen the singer-songwriter inspire comparisons to Tom Petty and Elvis Costello, as well as airplay […]

The Foo Birds
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Foo Birds – Tim and Cindy

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Foo Birds are Kate Lister (vocals), Joe Shaw (drums, percussion), Charlie Nash (bass), Alex Hill (keys) and Dan Abrahams (guitar). They have been writing, touring and eating together for over a decade. Originally brought […]

Dylan James
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VIDEO PREMIERE: London-based singer-songwriter Dylan James shares video for new single ‘Boys Yard’

November 3, 2022 XS Noize

London-based singer-songwriter Dylan James is set to release his inspirational second single ‘Boys Yard’ on 4th November. XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for the track today. Following on from his openly honest […]

ADE - Ambivert
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VIDEO PREMIERE: New York City singer-songwriter and producer ADE shares video for spacey new track ‘Ambivert’

November 3, 2022 XS Noize

New York City singer-songwriter and producer ADE has released his cosmic new EP ‘Junk In Orbit’, along with spacey focus track “Ambivert”, which XS Noize is pleased to premiere today exclusively. Like a lone shooting […]

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