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          Hothouse Flowers Announced as Headliners for Belfast Maritime Festival – Saturday 6th September

          August 20, 2025

          Belfast Maritime Festival returns on the 6th-7th September with a brand-new addition to its programme- an evening music gig. In an exciting first for the festival, legendary Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers will headline the […]

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          Grammy-Winning Star Cam Announces ‘The Slow Down Tour’ With Dates In Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham & London

          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          PICTURE THIS Announce Huge Christmas Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena & Belfast’s SSE Arena

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust

          August 20, 2025

          On American Dust, Eve Adams draws inspiration from her years living in the high desert of California—a landscape where wind and sand coat everything in a veil of history. “The same swirling dust that clung […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies

          August 20, 2025

          Following the breakout success of their aptly named sophomore album Supernova (2022), Nova Twins — Amy Love and Georgia South — found themselves facing a new kind of pressure. “We had to figure out a […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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          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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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, […]

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        • Eros Ramazzotti
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          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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • Asha Maclean
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          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
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          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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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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UMMAGMA'S 'KIEV' REMIXED BY RESPECTED JAPANESE PRODUCER HAIOKA
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UMMAGMA’S ‘KIEV’ REMIXED BY RESPECTED JAPANESE PRODUCER HAIOKA

October 21, 2014 XS Noize

In this release, two-time Alternative Eurovision winner Ummagma rise above the decay and mayhem encountered in that country to embrace diversity and beauty, while taking their music in new directions. ‘Kiev’ is not only the […]

ELEPHANT STONE - THE THREE POISONS
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ELEPHANT STONE – THE THREE POISONS

October 21, 2014 XS Noize

Frontman Rishi Dhir, drummer Miles Dupire, and guitarist Gabriel Lampert are Montreal’s Elephant Stone who return with their third album ‘The Three Poisons’ a blend of retro pop, indie and traditional Indian music. The inspiration […]

ELLIOTT BROOD RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR 'LITTLE ONES' (FEAT. AARON GOLDSTEIN OF CITY AND COLOUR)
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ELLIOTT BROOD RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘LITTLE ONES’ (FEAT. AARON GOLDSTEIN OF CITY AND COLOUR)

October 21, 2014 XS Noize

Toronto trio Elliott BROOD are gearing up to release their highly anticipated new album, ‘Work and Love’ (Paper Bag Records), the album is the follow-up to ‘Days Into Years’, which won a Juno Award in […]

COLD WAR KIDS - HOME MY HOME
Album Reviews

COLD WAR KIDS – HOME MY HOME

October 21, 2014 Tillie Elvrum

California rockers Cold War Kids are back with their 5th studio album Hold My Home.  Hold My Home comes on the heels of 2013’s Dear Miss Lonelyhearts.  In the past couple of years Cold War […]

COLDPLAY TO RELEASE NEW CONCERT FILM AND LIVE ALBUM
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COLDPLAY TO RELEASE NEW CONCERT FILM AND LIVE ALBUM

October 20, 2014 XS Noize

Exciting news for all you Coldplay fans out there..The band are set to release a new concert film & live album on November 24th! The concert will be available on CD/DVD/Blu-ray. Filmed by Grammy-nominated director […]

LISTEN TO 'TALKING IN TONES' NEW SONG FROM THE CHARLATANS
New Music

THE CHARLATANS CONFIRM NEW ALBUM ‘MODERN NATURE’ LISTEN TO TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM

October 20, 2014 XS Noize

From NME, The Charlatans have confirmed details of their new album ‘Modern Nature’. The 11-song LP is their 12th studio effort to date and will be released on January 26, 2015 via BMG Chrysalis. It’ll […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM 'NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE'
New Music

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO RELEASE 4TH ALBUM ‘NOBODY WANTS TO BE HERE AND NOBODY WANTS TO LEAVE’

October 20, 2014 XS Noize

The Twilight Sad are set to release their fourth studio album Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave via FatCat on Monday 27th October in the UK, their much anticipated follow up […]

DANIEL LANOIS - FLESH AND MACHINE
Album Reviews

DANIEL LANOIS – FLESH AND MACHINE

October 20, 2014 Lori Gava

Daniel Lanois Ambient genre master and renowned producer/engineer is releasing his 6th studio album “Flesh and Machine” on October 28. Lanois, is probably best known in the musical mainstream for being the Yin to Brian […]

WAYNE HUSSEY -  SONGS OF CANDLELIGHT AND RAZORBLADES
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WAYNE HUSSEY – SONGS OF CANDLELIGHT AND RAZORBLADES

October 19, 2014 Stewart Gibson

The Mission reformed a couple of years ago with 3 of the original 4 members and released an album of new songs ‘The Brightest Light’, both album and the shows that followed were well received. […]

FOO FIGHTERS SHARE NEW SONG 'SOMETHING FROM NOTHING' LISTEN HERE!
New Music

FOO FIGHTERS SHARE NEW SONG ‘SOMETHING FROM NOTHING’ LISTEN HERE!

October 18, 2014 XS Noize

Foo Fighters’ eighth album, ‘Sonic Highways’, will be released on November 10. Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen are among the guests who feature on the record. […]

LOW REMIX THE CROOKES TRACK 'ECHOLALIA' LISTEN HERE!
New Music

LOW REMIX THE CROOKES TRACK ‘ECHOLALIA’ LISTEN HERE!

October 18, 2014 XS Noize

Weavers of majestic yet understated indie pop Low have put together a rather glorious remix of The Crookes’ ‘Echolalia’, premiering via The Onion’s AV Club. “It’s a great tune,” said Alan Sparhawk of Low, “we […]

NOEL GALLAGHER REVEALS NEW SINGLE, AND DELUXE ALBUM TRACKLIST, LISTEN HERE
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NOEL GALLAGHER UK TOUR SELLS OUT IN 10 MINUTES

October 17, 2014 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s UK tour sold out within 10 minutes of going on sale earlier today (October 17). The former Oasis frontman – who releases new ‘Chasing Yesterday’ on March 2, 2015 – will tour the […]

BLONDIE - VINYL BOXSET - OUT DECEMBER 1ST ON UMC 2
New Music

BLONDIE – VINYL BOXSET – OUT DECEMBER 1ST ON UMC

October 17, 2014 XS Noize

UMC are proud to present Blondie, Blondie’s studio LPs originally released between 1976 and 1982 brought together in a boxed set for the first time. Each LP will have exact reproductions of original artwork to […]

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New Music

JENNIE VEE SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘DIE ALONE’ WATCH HERE:

October 16, 2014 XS Noize

Jennie Vee is a musician/songwriter specializing in nu-gaze gloom-pop from Toronto, Canada and based in NYC. She fronted punk darlings Tuuli and electro pop duo The Vicious Guns. She has just completed her first solo […]

FICTION RELEASE NEW VIDEO AHEAD OF EP RELEASE
New Music

FICTION RELEASE NEW VIDEO AHEAD OF EP RELEASE

October 16, 2014 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album The Big Other, London based Fiction announce a new EP on November 03 via Vaguely Pagan/Tip Top Recordings. The In Real Life EP – named after […]

OWLLE PREMIERES NEW TRACK 'FOG'
New Music

OWLLE SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘CREED’

October 16, 2014 XS Noize

For French 20-something, Owlle, music is a way to tell stories, a way to embrace freedom and other worlds, and very much expose two sides of the same coin. In Owlle’s world, the things that […]

MODERN LIFE IS WAR - ANNOUNCE UK & EUROPEAN TOUR FOR APRIL 2015
New Music

MODERN LIFE IS WAR – ANNOUNCE UK & EUROPEAN TOUR FOR APRIL 2015

October 16, 2014 XS Noize

Marshalltown, IA USA- Modern Life Is War, not only one of the most beloved bands in the punk rock/hardcore world, but one of the most important of the last decade, are set to return to […]

NATIVES RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'THE HORIZON'
News

NATIVES ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY HEADLINE TOUR

October 15, 2014 XS Noize

New Forest rockers Natives have announced a headline tour for February – and strictly limited pre-sale tickets come with a signed poster and are available now at the band’s website. Full dates are: 16 February […]

YOUTH MAN RELEASE 'JOY' VIDEO AHEAD OF UK TOUR
New Music

YOUTH MAN RELEASE ‘JOY’ VIDEO AHEAD OF UK TOUR

October 15, 2014 XS Noize

Birmingham punk trio Youth Man have premiered their new video for ‘Joy’ with Clash Magazine. After a summer of festival appearances and the addition of new bass player Miles Cocker, the band continue their relentless […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB 'DON'T MIND'
New Music

THE SLOW READERS CLUB RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT’ Listen Here:

October 14, 2014 XS Noize

  Manchester based Indie/electro band The Slow Readers Club follow the huge success of their last single ‘Don’t Mind’ with the re-release of fan favourite, the stunning ‘Forever In Your Debt’, a taut, energetic and […]

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