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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
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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, […]

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        • 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
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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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        • 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, […]

          Gary Numan
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          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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Month: January 2017

David Gray shares 2 new tracks written in memory of his Grandmother.
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David Gray shares 2 new tracks written in memory of his Grandmother.

January 31, 2017 XS Noize

Today David Gray, shares two new tracks written in memory of his Grandmother. The Two new pieces of music comprises of 2 tracks titled ‘All My Last Things’ and ‘An Eclipse’ released today to commemorate […]

Review: Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – Live at St. Patricks Cathedral 1
Live Reviews

Review: Billy Bragg & Joe Henry – Live at St. Patricks Cathedral

January 31, 2017 Fionn Crossan

In August 2016, Billy Bragg, world-famous song-writer and political activist, joined forces with Grammy-award winning artist American artist Joe Henry and released Shine A Light: Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad. This album’s recordings […]

Track of the Day: The Answer - 'In This Land'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: The Answer – ‘In This Land’

January 30, 2017 XS Noize

Following the recent success of their much heralded and critically acclaimed studio album Solas, The Answer are pleased to announce the first radio single from that record, ‘In This Land’, to be released on St […]

#29. XS Noize Music Podcast Interview: Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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#29. XS Noize Music Podcast Interview: Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

January 30, 2017 XS Noize

Welcome to episode #29 of the XS Noize Music Podcast. On This weeks show Cortney Armitage is joined by Peter Hayes from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. “Peter Hayes came into the dressing room at Terminal […]

Near To Hear #2 // Brash Isaac
Near to Hear

Near To Hear #2 // Brash Isaac

January 30, 2017 Fionn Crossan

“Near To Hear” #2 –  Northern Ireland in 2016 was a fantastic time for music. The strength of the releases truly showed the Northern Ireland, and Ireland as a whole in fact, was not a […]

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me

January 30, 2017 Lori Gava

The Cure has been around as a band since 1976. Their arrival on the music scene coincided with the end of disco and the beginnings of Punk in the UK. Although not entirely Punk artists […]

The Vryll Society Stream New Single 'Sacred Flight' - Listen
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The Vryll Society Stream New Single ‘Sacred Flight’ – Listen

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

Liverpool’s swaggering psychedelic outfit The Vryll Society have announced the release of their latest single Sacred Flight via Deltasonic Records, kicking off what promises to be a very productive and exciting year culminating in the […]

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles - 'Substitute'
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles – ‘Substitute’

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

This energetic new track premiered earlier this month on BBC Introducing/BBC Radio Wales with Adam Walton. The station has since playlisted it with spins by Lisa Gwilym sitting in for Bethan Elfyn, and weekday presenters […]

Track of the Day: The Dears - 'Here's To The Death Of All The Romance'
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Listen to ‘To Hold and Have’ by The Dears from their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

The Dears will return with their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, due out on February 3, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. The record will arrive just ahead of the Montréal band’s first UK tour […]

Jamiroquai, Announce Their Return With Their Eighth Studio Album, 'Automaton' - Watch Video
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Jamiroquai, Announce Their Return With Their Eighth Studio Album, ‘Automaton’ – Watch Video

January 27, 2017 XS Noize

Grammy award winning global electronic soul funk superstars, Jamiroquai, announce their return with their eight studio album, ‘Automaton’. Written and self- produced by Jay Kay and Jamiroquai keyboard-maestro Matt Johnson , ‘Automaton’ will be available […]

The Sherlocks release new track & announce even more dates - Listen
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The Sherlocks release new track & announce even more dates – Listen

January 26, 2017 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have today announced the release of their new single titled ‘Was It Really Worth It?’. The track features anthemic guitars, bold drums and an instantly catchy chorus as frontman Kiaran Crook delivers heartfelt […]

Track of the Day: Leif Vollebekk - “Into The Ether”
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Leif Vollebekk – “Into The Ether”

January 26, 2017 XS Noize

Montreal singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has unveiled the second song from his forthcoming album ‘Twin Solitude’. ‘Twin Solitude’ was born out of recalibration; Leif changing his approach to songwriting and exploring musical ideas that […]

BRITISH SEA POWER Announce 'Let The Dancers Inherit The Party'
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British Sea Power Share “Bad Bohemian” Music Video – Watch

January 26, 2017 XS Noize

Acclaimed UK rock outfit British Sea Power are back with the forthcoming LP ‘Let The Dancers Inherit The Party’ out March 31st on Golden Chariot (via Caroline International). Cementing their return is the effervescent lead […]

Guided By Voices Announce New Double LP
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Guided By Voices Announce New Double LP

January 26, 2017 XS Noize

Guided By Voices August By Cake (April 7, GBV Inc Records) is the one hundredth studio album that Robert Pollard has released since 1986’s Forever Since Breakfast. To put that in perspective, Bob Dylan has […]

Ten Fè share 'Another Way' ahead of debut album release on February 3rd - LISTEN
New Music

Ten Fè share ‘Another Way’ ahead of debut album release on February 3rd – LISTEN

January 25, 2017 XS Noize

Today Ten Fé unveil one last track ‘Another Way’, from their debut album ‘Hit The Light’. Says Ben about ‘Another Way’ “We wrote this song in the height of summer in the Black Country and […]

Album Review: The Dears - Times Infinity Volume One
Album Reviews

Album Review: The Dears – Times Infinity Volume One

January 25, 2017 Lori Gava

On February 3rd Canadian Orchestra Dark Pop band The Dears will be releasing their sixth studio album Times Infinity Volume One. The Dears are one of the foundational bands in the Canadian Indie Renaissance of […]

Echo Arcadia To Release 'Visions of Symmetry' Album in March
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Echo Arcadia To Release ‘Visions of Symmetry’ Album in March

January 24, 2017 XS Noize

Echo Arcadia are six piece Indie band from Edinburgh, Scotland who strive to “make music that will break your heart while your foot taps along.” Guitars underpinned by thumping drums, thick bass lines and keys […]

Dreadzone announce new album "Dread Times" + extensive UK tour dates
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Dreadzone announce new album “Dread Times” + extensive UK tour dates

January 24, 2017 XS Noize

Entering an impressive 3rd decade, Dreadzone, one of the most energetic, exciting and powerful live bands to emerge from the post-rave scene, release a brand new album “Dread Times” on February 17th 2017. ‘Dread Times’ […]

Members of The Coral and The Lost Brothers pay tribute to Townes Van Zandt
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Members of The Coral and The Lost Brothers pay tribute to Townes Van Zandt

January 24, 2017 XS Noize

A blistering electric cover of Townes Van Zandt’s “Mr Mudd And Mr Gold” is the subject of the third and final video taken from the new release “The Bird Dog Tapes Vol 1”- a collaborative […]

Wire Unveil New Album 'Silver/Lead' - Listen to Track  'Short Elevated Period'
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Wire Unveil New Album ‘Silver/Lead’ – Listen to Track ‘Short Elevated Period’

January 24, 2017 XS Noize

Wire kick off extensive celebrations for their 40th year as a band in typical forward-thinking prolific form, with a new album. Silver/Lead, is due for release on March 31st via the band’s pinkflag label and […]

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