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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

          August 19, 2025

          PICTURE THIS have announced details of a major Belfast show this Christmas. The band will play the SSE Arena, Belfast, on 27th and the 3Arena, Dublin on 29th December 2025 as part of their special […]

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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
          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
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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 […]

        • 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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        • 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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ALBUM REVIEW: Björk - Utopia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Björk – Utopia

November 20, 2017 Lori Gava

On November 24, 2017, Bjork, the trailblazing musical icon, releases her ninth studio album “Utopia”. “Utopia” is the follow up to her cathartic 2015 release “Vulnicura”. Those fans who have followed Bjork’s wide gyre through […]

DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
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DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Del Amitri will return in 2018 for a UK tour, the celebrated Glaswegian band’s first run of dates since 2014. The July 2018 tour includes original band members – Justin Currie (vocals, guitar), Iain Harvie […]

THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for 'New Sunrise' - Watch Now!
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The Cuckoos – Release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’ – Watch Video

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from Austin, Texas, neo-Psych Rock crew THE CUCKOOS release their new single ‘A Little Bit Funky’, taken from their forthcoming eponymous mini-album released via the Republic Of Music on November 24th. Inspired by the […]

Check out the video for 'Show Me' from Brighton / Dublin band - KEY
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Check out the video for ‘Show Me’ from Brighton / Dublin band – KEY

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

Key is a Groove Rock & Ambient Grunge outfit hailing from Brighton and Dublin. Comprising of brothers and a Brighton born frontman, KEY began when 2 guitarists crossed paths 5 years ago at Dublin’s School […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds - 'High and Dry' - Watch Now! 1
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: John Reynolds – ‘High and Dry’ – Watch Now!

November 20, 2017 XS Noize

High and Dry is the brilliant new debut single from Mancunian singer-songwriter John Reynolds. Ahead of the release, we caught up with John, at boomshack studios in east Manchester to ask him about his music, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

November 19, 2017 Sandra Blemster

This month R.E.M. reissue Automatic for the People, their landmark album to celebrate its 25thAnniversary. The album will be available in a variety of formats, the most extensive of which is the Deluxe Anniversary Edition, […]

Track of the Day: Empathy Test - Demons / Seeing Stars
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Empathy Test – “Losing Touch” (Remastered) & “Safe From Harm”

November 17, 2017 Amanda Stock

Today is a very special day for London- based, electro-pop duo Empathy Test – made up of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf who formed the band in 2013. Sharing a mutual love for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – 'Rest'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Charlotte Gainsbourg – ‘Rest’

November 17, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

French-British singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg is back with her fourth studio album and her first new album in seven years. She’s the daughter of British actress, singer/songwriter, and model Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - 'Songbook'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – ‘Songbook’

November 17, 2017 Michael Barron

Frank Turner began his music career as vocalist in the post-hard-core, late John Peel endorsed band, Million Dead, has been on Celebrity Mastermind (Iron Maiden, not T. S. Eliot was his specialist subject), the Eton […]

EMBRACE release new track 'Wake Up Call' and premiere video + Announce March UK tour
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EMBRACE release new track ‘Wake Up Call’ and premiere video + Announce March UK tour

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

Embrace have announced a brand new track Wake Up Call, which follows recent release The Finish Line, both taken from their forthcoming new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED to be released on 9th March […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS preview new track “IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD”

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

The latest track to be made available from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ highly-anticipated new album ‘Who Built the Moon?’ is ‘It’s A Beautiful World’. The track is available immediately on iTunes with pre-orders of […]

EXCLUSIVE: NYC rock queen The Liza Colby Sound - 'Draw' EP - Stream Now!
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EXCLUSIVE: NYC rock queen The Liza Colby Sound – ‘Draw’ EP – Stream Now!

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

Featuring the mercurial talents of Liza at the fore, The Liza Colby Sound embark on a musical rollercoaster having attracted exhaustive comparisons – be it New York’s tastemaker media to bloggers further afield and seen […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce New Album 'Resistance Is Futile' + Tour Dates
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce New Album ‘Resistance Is Futile’ + Tour Dates

November 17, 2017 XS Noize

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce their return with details of a new album and massive UK tour. ‘Resistance Is Futile’, the band’s 13th studio album, is due for release on 6th April 2018 on Columbia/Sony (the […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Announce European/UK tour dates in light of new album/single
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Announce European/UK tour dates in light of new album/single

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Why is the world in love again? They Might Be Giants has announced the release of I Like Fun, a remarkable 15-track album to be released 19th January 2018. The band now announces that their […]

TAME IMPALA - Announce 'Currents Collectors Edition'
New Music

TAME IMPALA Shares B-Side “List Of People (To Try And Forget About)” From Currents Collectors Edition

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Today on Beats1, Zane Lowe shared Tame Impala’s “List Of People (To Try And Forget About)” as his World Record. The track is a B-Side featured on the Collectors Edition of their critically acclaimed album […]

TOM HINGLEY (Inspiral Carpets) - Releases nutty new LP with his own tribute band THE KAR-PETS 1
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TOM HINGLEY (Inspiral Carpets) – Releases nutty new LP with his own tribute band THE KAR-PETS

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

Much loved songwriter, former Inspiral Carpets icon and one-of-a-kind eccentric: TOM HINGLEY, is back with an exclusive new live album and DVD of performances with his outstanding current outfit: The Kar-Pets. The Kar-Pets are a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hightown Pirates - 'Chasing Rainbows' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hightown Pirates – ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – Watch Now!

November 16, 2017 XS Noize

This incredibly moving video is a short film made by Ollie Smith, accompanying and inspired by the track ‘Chasing Rainbows’ from the debut album by Hightown Pirates. It is already being picked out as one […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Ghibertins - “Let ‘Em Dance” - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Ghibertins – “Let ‘Em Dance” – Listen Now!

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

“Let ‘Em Dance” is the newest song from Milan-based trio The Ghibertins, taken from their upcoming album, The Less I Know The Better, set for release on the 17th November via Mob Sound Records. The […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Inkfields - 'Snare Yourself' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Inkfields – ‘Snare Yourself’ – Listen Now!

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

Rising British singer-songwriter Inkfields has released his new single Snare Yourself, the lead track from upcoming debut album Beneath The Waves (set for release in February of next year). The energetic new track is an […]

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album - 'Utopia' 1
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Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’

November 15, 2017 XS Noize

Björk shares new single ‘Blissing Me’ from forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. ‘Blissing Me’ is the second single to come from Björk’s forthcoming ninth studio album ‘Utopia’. The video is directed by Tim Walker and […]

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