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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 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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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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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THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for 'New Sunrise' - Watch Now!
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THE CUCKOOS Release New Video for ‘New Sunrise’ – Watch Now!

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

Hailing from Austin, Texas, neo-Psych Rock crew THE CUCKOOS release their new single ‘New Sunrise’, taken from their forthcoming eponymous mini-album released via the Republic Of Music on November 24th. ‘New Sunrise’ is a song […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Michaela Polakova and Natalie Kocab - 'These Years' - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Michaela Polakova and Natalie Kocab – ‘These Years’ – Listen Now

November 3, 2017 XS Noize

We are pleased to premiere the lyric video for ‘These Years’ the lastest track from Composer Michaela Polakova and singer/lyricist Natalie Kocab from their wonderful album ‘Ellis Island’ featuring The Verve’s Nick McCabe. Check it […]

WOLF ALICE - Play BELFAST'S ULSTER HALL in support of 2nd album 'Visions Of A Life'
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WIN: Tickets to see WOLF ALICE in Belfast’s ULSTER HALL, 27 November 2017

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

Wolf Alice, one of the biggest breakthrough independent bands of recent years, the band recently released their brilliant second album new album Visions Of A Life and a run of shows worldwide, including a UK […]

Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album - 'Utopia' 1
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Björk Announces Ninth Studio Album – ‘Utopia’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

‘Utopia’ is the ninth studio album from Björk, out November 24th via One Little Indian Records. The album is written by Björk with five of the 14 songs co-written by Arca and one of the […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB - Release powerful new single 'Lunatic' ahead of major Autumn UK tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Unveil tense new video for ‘Lunatic’

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have unveiled the striking new video for powerful current single: ‘Lunatic’ (out now on the Modern Sky label). With reference points in the harrowing story of Robert Stroud ‘The Birdman of […]

NICK HEYWARD unveils his first single in eighteen years - Listen Now!
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NICK HEYWARD Announces New Single ‘PERFECT SUNDAY SUN’ + 2018 UK Tour

November 2, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release of his critically acclaimed new album ‘Woodland Echoes’, Nick Heyward will release a new single ‘Perfect Sunday Sun’ on 17th November via his own label Gladsome Hawk. The “idyllic” track, as described […]

U2 Announce Details of New Album 'SONGS OF EXPERIENCE' + Tour 1
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U2 Announce Details of New Album ‘SONGS OF EXPERIENCE’ + Tour

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Songs of Experience, the 14th studio album from U2, will be released December 1st, 2017 by Interscope Records in the U.S. and via Universal Canada on CD, vinyl, digital download and across streaming platforms. Accompanying […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: OH JOY unveil new single "Apple" - Listen Now!
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: OH JOY unveil new single “Apple” – Listen Now!

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Dublin band Oh Joy unveil new single ‘Apple’ set for release 3rd November 2017. They’re aptly named for their apparent wry miserablism, which packs out the track alongside a wash of lush noise. Formed in […]

Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena
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Due to overwhelming demand, Flight of the Conchords have added an extra date at 3Arena

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

Late last week, Grammy Award-winning folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords (aka Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie) announced a show at 3Arena which sold out in a matter of minutes. And now, due to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ventrelles - 'She’s Got It Down' - Listen Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ventrelles – ‘She’s Got It Down’ – Listen Now!

November 1, 2017 XS Noize

‘She’s Got It Down’ is the captivating first single from Manchester’s essential new figurehead Ventrelles – the long expected pet project of songwriting stray Phil Ventrelle. Brimming with sumptuous accoutrements and life-affirming melody, ‘She’s Got […]

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast's SSE Arena 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher Rocks Belfast’s SSE Arena

October 31, 2017 XS Noize

The last time Rock icon Liam Gallagher played in Belfast was 2011 with the now-defunct Beady Eye, and a lot has happened since then. After spending a few years in the Rock N Roll wilderness, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE - ‘Sunset Everytime’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alt-pop Songstress EVELINN TROUBLE – ‘Sunset Everytime’

October 31, 2017 XS Noize

We are very pleased to premiere the video for ‘Sunset Everytime’ by Alt-pop Songstress Evelinn Trouble. Check it out below. How do you perform a concert with an arrow in your head? You break it […]

SECRET SHINE - Return with new album 'There is Only Now'
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SECRET SHINE – Return with new album ‘There is Only Now’

October 30, 2017 XS Noize

Secret Shine emerged from the late eighties/early nineties Shoegaze scene. Releases on the cult label Sarah Records followed, most notably the single ‘Loveblind’, earning the band an entry into the Indie top 20, and the […]

Listen to Sergio Kun Aguero (Scorin' All Over The World) BY Alias Kid & Friends 1
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INTERVIEW: Alias Kid’s Sean O’Donnell Writes Charity Football Anthem Dedicated to Sergio Kun Aguero

October 30, 2017 XS Noize

Manchester’s Alias Kid certainly don’t do things by halves, they just do what they want! After turning Alan McGee’s head, the man behind Oasis, Primal Scream and The Jesus & Marychain, just to name a […]

MORRISSEY - Announces UK & Ireland Tour
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MORRISSEY – Announces UK & Ireland Tour

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Morrissey has announced his first full UK & Ireland tour since 2015, giving fans the chance to hear tracks from Low in High School. Morrissey will play 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on February 20th. Ticket […]

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album 'Bright Lights' in December
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Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala release debut album ‘Bright Lights’ in December

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Philip James Turner & The Crow Mandala are an Americana/Indie UK seven-piece band hailing from the Naples of the North, Morecambe, Lancashire. The Crow Mandala is headed up by Philip James Turner as you might […]

TEARS FOR FEARS Still Rule The World - Their Greatest Hits Album Out November 10th 2
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TEARS FOR FEARS To Play 8 UK & Ireland Dates With Special Guest ALISON MOYET

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

After a triumphant concert on Radio 2 last night and with a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall to come this evening, Tears For Fears announce plans for their first UK and Ireland Tour […]

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive - 'Shooting Star' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Gravity Drive – ‘Shooting Star’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2017 Amanda Stock

“Shooting Star” is the new single from Bridport-based harmony driven alternative-pop band The Gravity Drive – led by husband and wife Elijah and Ava Wolf. Fiercely independent and determined to stay true to their own […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall - 'I Need You' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Morrissey & Marshall – ‘I Need You’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

I Need You is the latest single from rock n roll duo, Morrissey & Marshall. Having had an overwhelming reaction to this particular track on Morrissey and Marshall’s latest album, the duo has decided that […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es - 'How do you sleep?' - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Magic Es – ‘How do you sleep?’ – Listen Now!

October 27, 2017 XS Noize

Following radio support with BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and BBC Norfolk, UK rock n’ roll band The Magic Es have released their blistering new single How Do You Sleep on all download/streaming platforms via Oh […]

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