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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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Hasten Mercy – These Things

September 24, 2021 Randall Radic

Hasten Mercy, the solo project of Michael Baker of neo-new wave outfit Head Fake, unveils the music video, “These Things,” via Global Heist Recordings/Neurodisc Records. Raised in a musical family in Toronto, Michael grew up […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Angelina Luzi - Beast
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Angelina Luzi – Beast

September 24, 2021 XS Noize

Italian English independent female artist, Angelina Luzi launches a haunting new project which kicks off with single ‘Beast’ as she draws her listener in with her captivating, emotive vocals, which beguile and enchant as she […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Meilir - Music For Typewriter
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Meilir – Music For Typewriter

September 22, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed experimental music maker Meilir recently released his captivating album ‘In Tune’. Released via Gwdihŵ Records (Goo-dee-who – the Welsh word for owl), the record is available in heavyweight transparent magenta vinyl as well as […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils - Flip
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils – Flip

September 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Urban-pop producer and rapper DICI unveils the music video, “Flip,” offering an appetiser for his forthcoming debut album, DOSES. Last year’s quarantine kickstarted DICI’s amazing musical ascent. While in lockdown, the Italian born, raised in […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Martin Smith feat. The Kingdom Choir - Trouble
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Martin Smith feat. The Kingdom Choir – Trouble

September 16, 2021 XS Noize

Martin Smith first burst onto the music scene with his band Cutting Edge in 1992. Predominantly focused on writing and performing Christian worship music, the band had significant success both in the UK and internationally. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Zack Oakley – Acid Rain

September 10, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego-based blues-rocker Zack Oakley unveils the music video, “Acid Rain,” lifted from his debut solo album, Badlands, releasing September 17 via Kommune Records. Zack explains, “I am excited to share these songs with the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane's euphoric 'Underneath Your Spell'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Glasgow legend Ewan MacFarlane’s euphoric ‘Underneath Your Spell’

September 10, 2021 XS Noize

Today Scottish artist Ewan MacFarlane releases one of the best new songs we’ve heard in a long while, ‘Underneath Your Spell’. The track is MacFarlane’s second solo single from his debut solo album ‘Always Everlong’, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Maymind - Find You
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Maymind – Find You

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

LA native Leo Maymind, returns with a more seasoned and dynamic resonance on display, ‘Find You’ ascends to new heights fusing elements of left-field electronics, hazy late-night grooves and an irreverent post-punk ethos; the accompanying […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Armour - Forgotten What You Look Like
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Grant Armour – Forgotten What You Look Like

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

Greenock born, Southend-on-Sea raised director/composer Grant Armour, is now based in South East London. Grant has been travelling the world for the past 10 years making documentaries on subjects like drugs, rave culture, climate activism, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: It's Karma It's Cool - Coffee Cup Circles
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VIDEO PREMIERE: It’s Karma It’s Cool – Coffee Cup Circles

September 3, 2021 XS Noize

It’s Karma It’s Cool are a four-piece indie rock/pop band from Lincoln, UK and have delivered urgent new single ‘Coffee Cup Circles’ ahead of their sophomore album set to cause fireworks as it releases this […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mother Ghost – La Petite Mort

September 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based post-punk/industrial outfit Mother Ghost unveil their music video, “La Petite Mort,” a song about a grandmother hoping and praying to see her grandson once more. “La Petite Mort” is from Mother Ghost’s impending […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan - Come Over Love 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ryan McMullan – Come Over Love

September 2, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter Ryan McMullan released his single ‘Come Over Love’ on 27th August. The song is taken from the EP Debut Mix Tape which is the original soundtrack for a documentary […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Sun Atoms - The Cat’s Eye
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sun Atoms – The Cat’s Eye

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

SUN ATOMS returns with the new single: “The Cat’s Eye”. A strung-out, psychedelic wonder, the track finds the alias of Jsun Atoms (The Upsidedown, Daydream Machine) joined by special guest appearances from the singular Alex […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scott Krokoff – Far Too Many Times
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Scott Krokoff – Far Too Many Times

August 26, 2021 Randall Radic

New York-based Americana artist Scott Krokoff unveils the music video, “Far Too Many Times,” a song about the common problem of communicating with and getting through to others. Scott explains, “This song is about someone […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single 'London Isn’t Burning' 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FUZZ SKYLER storm back with defiant new single ‘London Isn’t Burning’

August 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following media buzz for their recent single Don’t Fight It Out, London rockers Fuzz Skyler are back today with their punky and timely new track London Isn’t Burning. The snappy new song showcases a different […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC - “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ishi & CAPYAC – “Goody Goody,” feat. Cure For Paranoia & Rudy Devino

August 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Electronic artist Ishi and electronic dance duo CAPYAC introduce the music video for “Goody Goody,” featuring the talents of Cure For Paranoia and Rudi Devino. CAPYAC explains, “We decided, in the tremendous silence of an […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Tiarra – Us Against the World
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Tiarra – Us Against the World

August 19, 2021 Randall Radic

New Jersey hard rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Mark Tiarra unveils his single/music video, “Us Against the World,” which invokes retro ‘80s metal with contemporary rock energy. Speaking about “Us Against the World,” Tiarra shares, “I’ve […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bodi Bill - Loophole Travelling
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Bodi Bill – Loophole Travelling

August 19, 2021 XS Noize

Avant pop veterans Bodi Bill serve up a surreal slice of sonic goodness on ‘Loophole Travelling’, a pulsing piano-led bop accompanied by an equally arresting, bizarre video clip. This new single will be released as […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Katy Rose – Run In A Dream
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Katy Rose – Run In A Dream

August 18, 2021 XS Noize

Los Angeles-via-Paris indie-pop singer-songwriter Katy Rose unveils the music video, “Run In A Dream,” with assistance from Magic Bronson, aka Matt Lieberman and Michael Nicastro. A song probing the emotional sensations of the dénouement of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: AOHDAN - Flies In My Room
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VIDEO PREMIERE: AOHDAN – Flies In My Room

August 18, 2021 XS Noize

Australian artist AOHDAN – aka Aidan Whitehall – releases the video for his shimmering new single Flies In My Room via AntiFragile Music. Instantly infectious, Flies In My Room combines elements of indie, dream-pop and […]

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