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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, […]

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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
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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 […]

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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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Neil Diamond - Announces The SSE Arena - 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
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Neil Diamond – Announces The SSE Arena – 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

January 24, 2017 XS Noize

Musical icon, Grammy award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member, Neil Diamond will be extending his 50th anniversary tour to the UK and Europe in 2017. Celebrating his unparalleled career, the tour […]

#20: XS Noize Music Podcast: Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre 2
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The Brian Jonestown Massacre reveal new track ‘Fact 67’ ft Tim Burgess – Listen

January 23, 2017 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre have announced the new album ‘Don’t Get Lost’, which will be released on 24th February, just a mere four months after the release of their last album ‘Third World Pyramid’. The double […]

Twitter All-Star James Blunt To Release His New Album ‘The Afterlove’ In March 1
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Twitter All-Star James Blunt To Release His New Album ‘The Afterlove’ In March

January 23, 2017 XS Noize

Britain’s very own Twitter all-star is back… James Blunt will release his fifth studio album, ‘The Afterlove’ on March 24th through Atlantic Records. The new album is the follow-up to ‘Moon Landing’, which reached platinum […]

Tanita Tikaram Announces New Single ‘Cool Waters’ - Listen
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Tanita Tikaram Announces New Single ‘Cool Waters’ – Listen

January 23, 2017 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most distinctive voices, Tanita Tikaram, will release new single ‘Cool Waters’ on 3rd March 2017, taken from critically acclaimed album ‘Closer To The People’. “Cool Waters’ is the song from the […]

Blondie confirmed as special guests of Phil Collins for his Aviva Stadium concert on 25 June
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Blondie confirmed as special guests of Phil Collins for his Aviva Stadium concert on 25 June

January 23, 2017 XS Noize

Phil Collins has today confirmed Blondie as special guests for his Aviva Stadium concert on 25 June as part of his hugely anticipated comeback tour Not Dead Yet. The tour includes 5 sold out shows […]

Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March
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Goldfrapp to release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ in March

January 23, 2017 XS Noize

Goldfrapp will release their seventh studio album ‘Silver Eye’ on March 31st through Mute. The band, consisting of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, also reveal their new single ‘Anymore’. Featuring strident strands of underground electronica, […]

ARCADE FIRE: THE REFLEKTOR TAPES - Worldwide festival debut confirmed
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Hear Arcade Fire’s New Song With Mavis Staples, ‘I Give You Power’

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Arcade Fire return with a new song featuring Mavis Staples, called “I Give You Power,” all proceeds from it will go to the American Civil Liberties Union. “It’s never been more important that we stick […]

Singer songwriter Fiona Brown Releases Demons EP
Gigs

Singer songwriter Fiona Brown Releases Demons EP

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Singer songwriter Fiona Brown is inspired by roots, rock and soul music and her latest EP ‘Demons’ sees her embracing these influences wholeheartedly. Demons represents a coming of age for the multi-instrumentalist who says she’s […]

The Divine Comedy release new single 'To The Rescue' - Watch
New Music

The Divine Comedy release new single ‘To The Rescue’ – Watch

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

After a run of sold out acclaimed shows in 2016, The Divine Comedy release their latest single, ‘To The Rescue’ impacting 3rd March on Divine Comedy Records. A miniature baroque masterpiece that Gainsbourg himself would […]

Track of the Day: Peter118 - Radio
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day: Peter118 – Radio

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Originally the solo project of Peter Field, formerly of Stoke-based Punk bands Senseless and Ambassadors of Shalom, Peter118 stormed onto the scene with the release ‘Make It Or Break It’ EP in 2014, when Field […]

Ennio Morricone Announces His Last Ever Irish Concert
Gigs

Ennio Morricone Announces His Last Ever Irish Concert

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

World famous Italian film composer Ennio Morricone announced today that he will perform a farewell concert at Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday 23 September. He will not return again as he turns ninety years of age […]

Future Islands announce UK & European Tour for spring/summer
Gigs

Future Islands announce UK & European Tour for spring/summer

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Baltimore heroes Future Islands will make a very welcome return to the UK and mainland Europe for a string of live shows this Spring and Summer. Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion and Gerrit Whelmers play […]

Maximo Park announce brand new album 'Risk To Exist'
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Maximo Park announce brand new album ‘Risk To Exist’

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Alternative pop experts Maxïmo Park today announce the forthcoming release of their sixth studio album, ‘Risk To Exist’, available on Daylighting/Cooking Vinyl from April 21st. ‘Risk To Exist’ sees Maxïmo Park on blistering form, bringing […]

Brett Anderson to Release Solo Recordings Box Set on March 17TH
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Brett Anderson to Release Solo Recordings Box Set on March 17TH

January 20, 2017 XS Noize

Following the hugely successful Suede reformation and critical acclaim for ‘Bloodsports’ and ‘Night Thoughts’, Brett Anderson will release his ‘Collected Solo Work’ box set on March 17th. The recordings will be available on both CD […]

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet
Near to Hear

NEAR TO HEAR // Robocobra Quartet

January 19, 2017 Fionn Crossan

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

Album Review: Julie Byrne - Not Even Happiness
Album Reviews

Album Review: Julie Byrne – Not Even Happiness

January 19, 2017 Lori Gava

Up and coming Folk singer Julie Byrne releases her sophomore effort Not Even Happiness on January 27th. The album is the follow up to her 2014 debut Rooms with Walls and Windows. The debut scored […]

White Lies release new video for track 'Don't Want To Feel It All' ahead of tour
Gigs

White Lies release new video for track ‘Don’t Want To Feel It All’ ahead of tour

January 19, 2017 XS Noize

White Lies have released a new video for track ‘Don’t Want To Feel It All’, taken from current album ‘Friends’ released late 2016. The video was directed by Alex Alvarez and shows White Lies during […]

Track of the Day: TEN FÉ - "Overflow"
Album Reviews

Album Review: TEN FÉ – ‘Hit The Light’

January 18, 2017 Sandra Blemster

London act Ten Fé consists of Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan. Their debut album Hit the Light is due out 3rd February 2017 and follows on from several singles that were released including Make Me […]

George Harrison's Vinyl Box + Book to be Released on February 24TH to Mark His 74th Birthday 1
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George Harrison’s Vinyl Box + Book to be Released on February 24TH to Mark His 74th Birthday

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

The Harrison family have announced the release of George Harrison – The Vinyl Collection (USM) box set featuring all of George Harrison’s solo studio albums in one collection for the first time. The vinyl box set includes all twelve of George’s […]

Keane Lead Singer Tom Chaplin Announces Solo Album
New Music

Tom Chaplin Unveils New Video ‘Still Waiting’ – Watch

January 18, 2017 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin will release his stunning new single ‘Still Waiting’, the third to be taken from his critically acclaimed solo album ‘The Wave’, impacting February 17th on Island Records. ‘The Wave’ debuted at number 3 […]

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