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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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          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 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 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 […]

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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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TRACK OF THE DAY: Easy - 'Ask The Sky' - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Easy – ‘Ask The Sky’ – Listen Now!

November 14, 2017 XS Noize

Swedish Indie icons return with a brand new single. It was twenty-seven years ago that Swedish Indie band Easy released their highly acclaimed debut album ‘Magic Seed’ on the hip Blast First label. Label supremo […]

FAFA GALOURE to release debut album in January - Listen to track
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FAFA GALOURE to release debut album in January – Listen to track

November 14, 2017 XS Noize

Efrat Cohen (aka Fafa Galoure), singer, writer and composer has been performing and arranging with Asi Ashkenazi since 2012. The musical style is a bridge between Indie Rock and multiple patterns that range from Classical, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lahayna - 'Lahayna'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lahayna – ‘Lahayna’

November 14, 2017 Michael Barron

In November 2007, unknown and unsigned four-piece east London band, Lahayna, entered the singles charts at number 33 with their compulsive indie tune, In the City. Considering Lahayna received no airplay, their fan base was […]

TUNE-YARDS Announce UK & European Tour
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TUNE-YARDS Announce UK & European Tour

November 14, 2017 XS Noize

Tune-Yards have announced details of a UK and European tour next Spring, in support of their fourth studio album I can feel you creep into my private life, due for release on 19 January 2018. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Steps at The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Steps at The SSE Arena, Belfast

November 14, 2017 Clair McAllister

There are 2 types of people – those who love Steps, and those who love Steps and live in staunch denial about it. Since their inception in 1997, Claire, Lisa, H, Faye and Lee have […]

JEFF LYNNE'S ELO To Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 26th October
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JEFF LYNNE’S ELO To Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 26th October

November 13, 2017 XS Noize

Following triumphant shows at Wembley Stadium, Hull KCOM Stadium, Sheffield Arena and Glasgow SSE Hydro earlier this summer, Jeff Lynne’s ELO announce 10 arena shows for autumn 2018 including a show at The SSE Arena, […]

PLAN B - Announces Spring UK Tour
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PLAN B – Announces Spring UK Tour

November 13, 2017 XS Noize

Three-time Ivor Novello Award winner Ben Drew aka Plan B has today announced an intimate UK tour, his first in almost six years, showcasing exciting brand new material from his upcoming fourth studio album ‘Heaven […]

IRON MAIDEN: To Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: 2nd August 1
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IRON MAIDEN: To Play The SSE Arena, Belfast: 2nd August

November 13, 2017 XS Noize

Following the massively successful global tour of 2016-17 in support of their 16th studio album The Book Of Souls IRON MAIDEN will take to the road again in 2018 with a series of arena and […]

UB40 Announce 40th Anniversary Show at The Royal Albert Hall
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UB40 Announce 40th Anniversary Show at The Royal Albert Hall

November 13, 2017 XS Noize

Birmingham’s world-famous reggae stars UB40 are set to mark their 40th anniversary with a concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday, 25th June 2018. UB40-LONDON-BLUEPRINT The band will play many of their seventeen UK […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

The Twang have spent over a decade defying expectation. From their beginnings in their Birmingham home town, written off by most of the local scene as the band that wouldn’t make it, through a year […]

Ten Fé return with new track 'Single, No Return' ahead of London headline show
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Ten Fé return with new track ‘Single, No Return’ ahead of London headline show

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

Ten Fé is back with a new single ‘Single, No Return’, as Rob, Johnny and Alex join Ben & Leo in the band. The single comes as the band prepare to headline London’s Dingwalls on […]

THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM
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THE BOXER REBELLION speak out on mental health and share ‘Love Yourself’ video for CALM

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

‘Love Yourself’ is the new single from the London based band The Boxer Rebellion. It’s a deeply personal track that is accompanied by a new video by Ry Cox (Good Film). You can watch the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Tundran / ‘All The Love’ (Lucas Silow Remix )- Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Tundran / ‘All The Love’ (Lucas Silow Remix )- Listen Now!

November 9, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to be premiering Lucas Silow’s remix of the new track ‘All The Love’ by Swedish pop duo Tundran. Check it out below. Tundran embarks on a musical rollercoaster having attracted exhaustive comparisons […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Lonely the Brave - 'Things Will Matter' (Redux)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lonely the Brave – ‘Things Will Matter’ (Redux)

November 9, 2017 Michael Barron

Since their inception in 2008, Lonely the Brave has been raved about. Black Saucers, taken from their 2014 debut album, The Day’s War, premiered on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show as the ‘Hottest Record in […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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Tears For Fears Add 3 Extra Dates To Their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’

November 8, 2017 XS Noize

After shows in Cardiff, Glasgow, Bournemouth and Brighton all sold out, due to unprecedented demand Tears For Fears have added three more dates to their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’ in Leeds April 27th, Nottingham […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Shed Seven - 'Instant Pleasures'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Shed Seven – ‘Instant Pleasures’

November 7, 2017 Elizabeth Manno

Britpop veterans Shed Seven are back with their first new album in 16 years. The York five-piece is best known for their 90’s guitar pop hits like “Chasing Rainbows” and “Going For Gold.” Though they […]

VAN MORRISON - Announces details for new album VERSATILE
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VAN MORRISON – Announces details for new album VERSATILE

November 6, 2017 XS Noize

Following the massive success of his 37th studio album Roll With the Punches (which charted at No 4 in the UK this September), Van Morrison prepares the release of his 38th. Versatile is positive proof […]

OUT LINES - Share new single 'There Is a Saved Place', taken from debut album Conflats
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ALBUM REVIEW: Out Lines – ‘Conflats’

November 6, 2017 Lori Gava

Side projects and collaborations can often be a hit or miss affair. They can range from the smaltzy record label created supergroups of the 80’s to the sublime combinations of gifted artists who generate luminous […]

INTERVIEW: Shed Seven's Rick Witter discusses new album - 'Instant Pleasures' 1
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INTERVIEW: Shed Seven’s Rick Witter discusses new album – ‘Instant Pleasures’

November 5, 2017 XS Noize

York’s finest Shed Seven are set to make one of indie-rock’s most triumphant returns this winter, having recently signed to BMG they release their first new album in 16 years and then embark on a […]

Emerging indie-pop siren Caitlyn Scarlett Unveils stunning new track ‘Happy When’ - Listen Now!
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Emerging indie-pop siren Caitlyn Scarlett Unveils stunning new track ‘Happy When’ – Listen Now!

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

Rising star Caitlyn Scarlett, described by The Line of Best Fit as ‘being on the verge of something big’, pre-empts the release of her forthcoming EP ‘Red Tape, Vol. 2’ due 2018 with details of […]

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