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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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: 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, […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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

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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

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

          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
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          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, […]

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GUNS N' ROSES Sell Out Slane Castle 80,000. Tickets Within One Day
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GUNS N’ ROSES Sell Out Slane Castle 80,000. Tickets Within One Day

December 12, 2016 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses will return to Slane Castle on Saturday 27th May 2017 (subject to licence) for a sell-out concert, 25 years after playing the venue on 16th May 1992. “I am delighted that GnR […]

Review: Love Amongst Ruin - “Way To Your Heart” EP
Album Reviews

Review: Love Amongst Ruin – “Way To Your Heart” EP

December 9, 2016 Amanda Stock

Love Amongst Ruin enjoyed huge success with the release of their sophomore album Lose Your Way last year, with the accompanying acoustic album, recorded over one weekend, released earlier this year. They’re now back with […]

Ryan Adams confirms new album 'Prisoner' for February release
New Music

Ryan Adams confirms new album ‘Prisoner’ for February release

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

In an exclusive interview with the world’s foremost feline talk show host Lil BUB, pinball, comic book, black metal and hardcore enthusiast and multiple-Grammy-nominee-and-zero-winner Ryan Adams confirmed details of his first album of all new […]

Track of the Day: Andrew Paley - 'Let Me Go'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Andrew Paley – ‘Let Me Go’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter, Andrew Paley, has shared his new video for “Let Me Go”. “For ‘Let Me Go’ I wanted a video that felt like a journey without being illustrative or narrative, something that could match the […]

DMA's announce Glastonbury Performance and Reveal New Video for 'Timeless'
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DMA’S unveil 1st ever music video shot for ‘PLAY IT OUT’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

This year has been a hugely eventful and successful one for DMA’S so as a thank you to their fans and a farewell to 2016, the band have released a video to accompany track ‘Play […]

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd announces first leg of his European tour + shares video for the title track of debut solo album 'Head Job'
Gigs

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd announces first leg of his European tour + shares video for the title track of debut solo album ‘Head Job’

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Described by Malcolm Young, co-founder of AC/DC, as “the real PHIL RUDD the band’s long term drummer, played in several Melbourne bands such as Buster Brown and The Coloured Balls before joining up with the […]

SIMPLE MINDS to perform Live In Concert for BBC Radio 2
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Simple Minds bring their ACOUSTIC show to Belfast Waterfront

December 8, 2016 XS Noize

Simple Minds will be taking their new album SIMPLE MINDS ACOUSTIC (out now) on the road in June 2017. The band play Belfast’s Waterfront on June 6th & Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on June 7th. This […]

PJ HARVEY to embark on her most extensive North American headline tour in more than ten years.
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PJ HARVEY to embark on her most extensive North American headline tour in more than ten years.

December 7, 2016 XS Noize

Following yesterday’s Best Alternative Music Album GRAMMY Award nomination for The Hope Six Demolition Project (Vagrant), PJ HARVEY will embark on her most extensive North American headline tour in more than ten years. Featuring the […]

KATE BUSH RETURNS TO THE STAGE TONIGHT AFTER 35 YEARS
Album Reviews

Album Review: Kate Bush – Before the Dawn

December 7, 2016 Lori Gava

In 2014 Kate Bush triumphantly returned to live performance with her concert series Before the Dawn. The recording of the event is now available to fans who were unable to experience the event first hand. […]

The Pretenders will release their brand new album, ‘Alone’ on October 21st 2
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The Pretenders announce a full UK Headline tour for 2017

December 6, 2016 XS Noize

Due to immense demand for their sold out Royal Albert Hall show on April 10 2017, the Pretenders are pleased to announce a full UK tour for Autumn 2017 which will see the band play […]

#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell 'From Moscow To Mars', 30 Years Of Erasure
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#26: XS Noize Music Podcast: Andy Bell ‘From Moscow To Mars’, 30 Years Of Erasure

December 6, 2016 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #26 of the XS Noize Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Andy Bell from Erasure. Erasure need no introduction they are responsible for writing […]

The Coronas Announce a return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL this December
Gigs

The Coronas return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL

December 3, 2016 XS Noize

This December The Coronas will return to Belfast’s ULSTER HALL – followed by three SOLD OUT shows at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. Don’t miss one of the most exciting Irish live acts in Belfast this December. […]

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS release new studio album 'Skeleton Tree' on September 9
News

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
 – ‘One More Time With Feeling’ gets DVD/Blu-Ray Release on March 3rd

December 2, 2016 XS Noize

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release on DVD and Blu-ray of One More Time Feeling – the feature film about the making of their acclaimed album Skeleton Tree directed by Andrew […]

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos - “Wine & Champagne”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Cardiochaos – “Wine & Champagne”

December 2, 2016 Amanda Stock

Cardiochaos is the solo electro-alternative pop music project of Viennese musician and filmmaker, Peter Brunner. Brunner suffers from extrasystoles that he feels in his chest – additional heart beats that appear between regular beats, known […]

Paul Simon works with Chance the Rapper collaborators on new song
New Music

Paul Simon works with Chance the Rapper collaborators on new song

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

Nico Segal and Nate Fox, partners in The Social Experiment and frequent Chance the Rapper collaborators have melded “The Clock” and “The Werewolf”, two songs from Paul Simon’s latest album Stranger to Stranger, into an […]

The Twang Release Christmas Single - Listen
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The Twang Release Christmas Single – Listen

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

After a long day in the studio during the summer of 2014, The Twang began tinkering with a tune about a young man sitting at a bar, struggling to make sense of his life. From […]

Track of the Day: Heldinky - Arms
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Heldinky – Arms

December 1, 2016 XS Noize

Heldinky’s new single ‘Arms’, is taken from their debut album ‘Miles to Go Before I Sleep’ and provides an introduction to the trio ahead of the release of their new album in 2017. Based in […]

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