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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 […]

        • 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// 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
          Interviews

          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, […]

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

          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

ColdWards – Whirlwind
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ColdWards – Whirlwind

July 22, 2022 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based rock outfit ColdWards unveils their new music video, “Whirlwind,” an appetizer for their forthcoming album, Bloodwork, slated to drop later this summer via Wake Up! Music Rocks. Made up of drummer Paul Crosby […]

Mike Badger - Beatin' a Path (To Your Door)
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mike Badger – Beatin’ a Path (To Your Door)

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Mike Badger formed The La’s in the mid-eighties leaving just before they signed to Go! Discs, he went on to form The Onset releasing albums on Liverpool’s Probe Plus label and touring the UK and […]

Jackson Mico Milas
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jackson Mico Milas – White Noise

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Accomplished musician and composer Jackson Mico Milas unveils his debut album this November. ‘Blu Terra’ brings together eleven tender and emotive compositions and finds the British artist hitting his stride. New single ‘White Noise’ follows […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Deaf Radio - Quicksand
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Deaf Radio – Quicksand

July 19, 2022 XS Noize

With their latest release added to All New Rock on Spotify, Deaf Radio return with the 3rd single from their upcoming album, revealing an alternate side to the high-energy act. Quicksand proves its name to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: El Misti - Sad & Blue
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VIDEO PREMIERE: El Misti – Sad & Blue

July 6, 2022 XS Noize

‘The Ramblings of a Drunken Band EP’ is the new extended-release from Liverpool/Cheshire collective El Misti, consisting of two brand new tracks plus outtakes from both previous albums, 2020’s self-titled debut ‘El Misti’ and 2021’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sisteria – Hunger

June 23, 2022 Randall Radic

Norman, Oklahoma doesn’t customarily come to mind when contemplating psychedelic rock bands until you hear psych-rock outfit Sisteria, who unveils the music video for “Hunger,” a track from their upcoming debut album, Dark Matter, slated […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: British Singer-Songwriter Lissy Taylor shares new single ‘She’s A Stunner’

June 23, 2022 XS Noize

On June 24th, British, singer-songwriter, Lissy Taylor releases her impassioned indie-pop offering ‘She’s A Stunner’, produced by Gareth Nutall (Frank Turner, Lottery Winners, The K’s). The accompanying self-directed music video lands the same day and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single 'Silence Speaks'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Segiri shares the official video for her new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 21, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dillon -
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dillon – <3core

June 16, 2022 XS Noize

Brazilian-born artist Dillon is back after five years – On her fourth album, 6abotage, produced by Greek-German producer Alexis Troy, Dillon has created a powerful sound sphere one can hardly restrain from. The first single, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jenny JAM - My Letter To You
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jenny JAM – My Letter To You

June 15, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

We all say or express hurtful things to others and have them said or expressed to us in some way or another. Jenny JAM is familiar with the latter of the two all too well […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Batavia Collective - Propulsion
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Batavia Collective – Propulsion

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Indonesian trio Batavia Collective follow up their stunning debut single, ‘Affirmation’, with another dazzling production and display of musical mastery. On ‘Propulsion’, the Jakarta based threesome of Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham and Kenny Gabriel surge […]

bby ivy
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VIDEO PREMIERE: bby ivy – Losing Sleep

June 9, 2022 XS Noize

Norwegian now LA-based alternative-pop singer-songwriter bby ivy is back with her new single ‘Losing Sleep’ released via FRTYFVE Records. Having released a string of singles and EPs since 2020, bby ivy has leapt to millions […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl - Age of Anxious
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Pony Girl – Age of Anxious

June 8, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With their LP Enny One Wil Love You set to drop on October 14, Ottawa-Hull based indie-rock band Pony Girl are offering up the first taste of what fans both old and new can expect […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Stefano May – False Horizon

June 7, 2022 Randall Radic

Piano virtuoso and admired LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Stefano May unveils his music video, “False Horizon,” a song about finding your inner peace. Stefano explains, “When I came up with the idea to write ‘False Horizon,’ I […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Fragile Tomorrow - All Signs To Amsterdam
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VIDEO PREMIERE: A Fragile Tomorrow – All Signs To Amsterdam

June 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

On July 15th, A Fragile Tomorrow will drop their new album ‘It’s Better That Way’. In the meantime, the band are getting fans excited for the collection by unveiling their latest single, “All Signs To […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Astrologer - Deténte
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Astrologer – Deténte

June 2, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The last year or so has proven to be a big one for Astrologer, the musical project of talented song-writer Andrew Cameron Cline, with Candy Caballero working alongside him as a lead and backup vocalist […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic - Take On Me (The Magic Epic version) 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic – Take On Me (The Magic Epic version)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Growing up, Toby Juan AKA The Magic Epic loved the famous A-Ha single ‘Take On Me’, so this has always been a goal for him to release his version and put his own spin on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith - Flawed Diamonds
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith – Flawed Diamonds

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Indie-Folk enigma Plain Mister Smith recently released his debut album ‘I’m Just Plain Mister Smith’. The brainchild of Vancouver based multi-instrumentalist, composer and all-around quirky ideas man Mark Jowett, Plain Mister Smith has already established […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day

May 26, 2022 Randall Radic

Dance-pop duo Winn Winn introduces their debut single, “Pool Day,” following last year’s cover of “Young Folks.” Made up of Adam Winn, the drummer of the Echo Park-based band SWIMM, and his wife, Syd, Winn […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sons Of The Descent - Roomful of Heroes
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sons Of The Descent – Roomful of Heroes

May 26, 2022 XS Noize

Hugh Duggie (Mute Records Foil, and Lowlife) and Ian White ( Factory Records signing The Wendys) got together in 2013, having lost touch for a long time. A few years later, they were joined by […]

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