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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          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

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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

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          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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
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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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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          Tokio Hotel
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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

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

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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

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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

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

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Month: December 2017

Irish three-piece, The Script to play Belsonic 2018
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Irish three-piece, The Script to play Belsonic 2018

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Following a SOLD OUT UK Arena Tour and a number one album in 2017, Belsonic in association with Magners are proud to announce a Belfast concert for the Irish three-piece, The Script at Belsonic 2018. […]

BILLY IDOL Announces UK and EUROPEAN TOUR
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BILLY IDOL Announces UK and EUROPEAN TOUR

December 11, 2017 XS Noize

Rock icon BILLY IDOL will bring his Live! 2018 Tour to the United Kingdom and across Europe. The earliest date to be announced is a 20th June show in Manchester with more dates to be […]

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy | Ulster Hall, Belfast 4
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Divine Comedy | Ulster Hall, Belfast

December 10, 2017 Clair McAllister

The Divine Comedy played Belfast’s famous Ulster Hall on 07 Dec 2017 Clair McAllister was on hand to take these great shots.

REVIEW: Polar States - Lost EP
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REVIEW: Polar States – Lost EP

December 8, 2017 Sandra Blemster

POLAR STATES will be releasing Lost, the first of 4 new EP’s on the 8th December. This will be their first release after disappearing offline earlier this year. The band formed in 2015 demoing over […]

HUDSON TAYLOR Announce Headline Belfast Show on Tuesday 27th March 2018
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HUDSON TAYLOR Announce Headline Belfast Show on Tuesday 27th March 2018

December 8, 2017 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show at The Oh Yeah Centre in November 2017, the Dublin duo Hudson Taylor are delighted to announce a headline show at Elmwood Hall, Belfast on Tuesday 27th March 2018. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Winter Witches - ‘Unspeakable Clothes’ - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Winter Witches – ‘Unspeakable Clothes’ – Listen Now!

December 8, 2017 XS Noize

Adelaide based outfit Winter Witches releases the new single from the heart of darkness and the city of light. ‘Unspeakable Clothes’ and its companion piece ‘This Religion’ explore the intricacies of queer identity. Winter Witches […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release new single 'International Blue' - Listen Now!
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS release new single ‘International Blue’ – Listen Now!

December 8, 2017 XS Noize

‘International Blue’ is the first new release from MANIC STREET PREACHERS in four years and is available from today (8th December 2017). It is taken from the band’s 13th studio album ‘Resistance Is Futile’ out […]

REWS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar Sat 24th March 2018
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REWS Announce Headline Belfast Show @ McHughs Basement Bar Sat 24th March 2018

December 7, 2017 XS Noize

London/Belfast based high-energy alternative rock duo Rews are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Saturday 24th March 2018. Consisting of songstress Shauna Tohill and vocalising beat-rocker Collette Williams, together, […]

AWOLNATION release video for 'Seven Sticks Of Dynamite'
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AWOLNATION release video for ‘Seven Sticks Of Dynamite’

December 7, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum band AWOLNATION have shared the official music video for the track ‘Seven Sticks Of Dynamite’, which is taken from the band’s third studio album Here Come The Runts out February 2nd, 2018 via Red […]

THE BLUETONES - Make welcome live return
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THE BLUETONES Announce 2018 nationwide tour

December 7, 2017 XS Noize

The Bluetones make a welcome return to the live forum with a nationwide tour that starts on 2nd May 2018 at Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms and culminates on 20th May at the Epic Studios in Norwich. […]

GARY NUMAN - Announces new album SAVAGE and unveils new single
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GARY NUMAN releases new video & announces March UK Tour

December 7, 2017 XS Noize

Gary Numan has today released a video for new single ‘End Of Things’ from current album ‘Savage: Songs From A Broken World’. He has also announced a string of UK dates in March 2018, full […]

INTERVIEW: Andy Barlow – Discusses new music from Lamb & producing U2's new record 2
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INTERVIEW: Andy Barlow – Discusses new music from Lamb & producing U2’s new record

December 7, 2017 XS Noize

Andy Barlow is a rare breed, an artist and producer – one half of hugely influential, seminal electronic duo LAMB and a world-class producer with a breathtaking list of credits that has drawn the attention […]

TUNE-YARDS Announce UK & European Tour
Gigs

Check out the video for TUNE-YARDS new song ‘ABC 123’

December 6, 2017 XS Noize

Tune-Yards have released a new song, ‘ABC 123′, from the forthcoming album, I can feel you creep into my private life. Bandleader Merrill Garbus’ politically-infused lyrics set a foreboding scene, as she laments, “California’s burning […]

US rapper/producer ANDY COOPER Unveils his second solo LP 'The Layered Effect’
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US rapper/producer ANDY COOPER Unveils his second solo LP ‘The Layered Effect’

December 6, 2017 XS Noize

‘The Layered Effect’ by US rapper/producer Andy Cooper offers a punchy reminder of the creative fun to be had in digging for breaks, stringing up loops and layering up stratas of sound. Brimming full of […]

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats - Announce Ulster Hall, Belfast Show
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – Announce Ulster Hall, Belfast Show

December 6, 2017 XS Noize

With over a million copies sold worldwide of 2016’s critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats today announce a huge, 21 date tour across Europe including Dublin’s Olympia Theatre Thursday 19 […]

JAMIROQUAI: Unveils Video for New Single 'SUMMER GIRL' - Watch Now!
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JAMIROQUAI: Unveils Video for New Single ‘SUMMER GIRL’ – Watch Now!

December 6, 2017 XS Noize

After an incredible summer that has seen the band headline festivals and arenas across the world to critical and commercial applause, JAMIROQUAI returns with the video for brand new single ‘Summer Girl’, the third official […]

Fleet Foxes Announce New Album 'Crack-Up'
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Fleet Foxes Announce 2018 Tour

December 5, 2017 XS Noize

Fleet Foxes have announced a run of tour dates in 2018 throughout the Southern part of the US including a return to Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are on sale Friday, December 9 at 10:00 […]

FRANZ FERDINAND - Announce new album + share new track - Listen Now!
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FRANZ FERDINAND – Unveil Video for “Always Ascending” – Watch Now!

December 4, 2017 XS Noize

Franz Ferdinand has unveiled the striking new video to “Always Ascending”, the first single from their forthcoming album of the same name, out February 9th on Domino. The hypnotically charged video, shot in Paris, was […]

WIN: Tickets to see THE CORONAS in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 21st December 2017
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WIN: Tickets to see THE CORONAS in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 21st December 2017

December 4, 2017 XS Noize

THE CORONAS return to Belfast’s iconic ULSTER HALL this December. The band have performed festival slots all summer at Sea Sessions, Live At The Marquee Cork, Galway Arts Festival & Indiependence as well as their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cindy Wilson - Change
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Cindy Wilson – Change

December 4, 2017 Sandra Blemster

Cindy Wilson is best known publicly for her work in the New Wave band The B52s whose career has spanned 40 years. She was one of the founding members of the innovative band contributing as […]

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