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          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

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          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

          November 20, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
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          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

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          After earning 4-star reviews from MOJO, The Times and RnR along with glowing comparisons to David Bowie, Suede and prime ‘70s art rock for their self-titled debut, KillerStar return with the release of their electrifying second album ‘The Afterglow’ on March 20th via High Wire Records. The band today […]

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
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          REVIEW: Aerosmith & Yungblud – One More Time EP

          November 20, 2025

          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

          November 19, 2025

          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

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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
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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

          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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          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

          Levellers
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          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

          November 18, 2025

          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

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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
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          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
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          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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        • TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

          ALKY
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          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

          November 13, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY — the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland’s indie […]

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Month: January 2018

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album - Walk Between Worlds 2
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INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr of Simple Minds discusses latest album – Walk Between Worlds

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

On 2nd February 2018, Simple Minds will release Walk Between Worlds, Their first album of new material since 2014’s Big Music. It is a relatively concise affair, with its eight tracks rocketing past in 42 minutes. […]

WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album 'Formless Forms' in March 1
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WHISKEY MOON FACE Release New album ‘Formless Forms’ in March

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Welcome to the world of Whiskey Moon Face. It’s a beautiful world of times gone by but with its feet firmly set in the here and now. Louisa and Ewan lived together with a group […]

Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast in August 1
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Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast in August

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show last year, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 25th August 2018 alongside an all-star lineup of special […]

BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast 1
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BELSONIC Announce ERIC PRYDZ PRESENTS: HOLO with Special Guests: CAMELPHAT CRISTOPH @ Ormeau Park, Belfast

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Belsonic in association with Magners are proud to announce that the worlds leading DJ and producer, ERIC PRYDZ is bringing his new HOLO show to Belfast’s Belsonic on SATURDAY JUNE 30TH 2018., HOLO follows several […]

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single 'Purple Heart' - Listen Now!
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THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES Announce New Single ‘Purple Heart’ – Listen Now!

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Introducing The Wood Burning Savages, a fast-paced punk rock band from Derry City, Northern Ireland. Proudly wearing the rebel spirit of their hometown on their sleeves, with pulsating riffs and a sharp political edge, they […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Dana and The Wolf -  "Got My Poly" - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Dana and The Wolf – “Got My Poly” – Listen Now!

January 31, 2018 XS Noize

Dana and the Wolf’s are ready to release their new single “Got My Poly” January 31st. Here are some facts about them: They have been together for a decade, in an open relationship. In his […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rebel ACA & French Monkey Wrench - ‘John Wayne’ - Listen Now!
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rebel ACA & French Monkey Wrench – ‘John Wayne’ – Listen Now!

January 30, 2018 XS Noize

Well it is – isn’t it… Till about 8 pm when it starts to get depressing again. And so – Buttercuts proudly presents a bizarre and beautiful look at life in London from the eyes […]

THE BOXER REBELLION Announce New Album 'Ghost Alive' + UK Tour Dates 1
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THE BOXER REBELLION Announce New Album ‘Ghost Alive’ + UK Tour Dates

January 30, 2018 XS Noize

The Boxer Rebellion today announced the imminent arrival of their 6th studio album ‘Ghost Alive’ which will be released on 23rd March via the band’s own label, Absentee Recordings. This new record presents a very […]

Watch U2 Perform at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards
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Watch U2 Perform at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

46-time GRAMMY nominees and 22-time winners—the most of any rock band—U2 performed this evening at the 60th Annual GRAMMY awards. Bono and The Edge of U2 began music’s biggest night alongside 2018 Album of the […]

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM Announce UK shows for 'The '59 Sound' 10th anniversary
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THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM Announce UK shows for ‘The ’59 Sound’ 10th anniversary

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

The Gaslight Anthem has announced a very special series of shows celebrating the 10th anniversary of their milestone second studio album, THE ’59 SOUND. The New Jersey-based rock band will travel North America and Europe […]

ULTIMATE PAINTING Announce new album "Up", released 6th April
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ULTIMATE PAINTING Announce new album “Up”, released 6th April

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Ultimate Painting have today announced the release of Up!, their much–anticipated new album and first for Bella Union, which will be available 6th April via the label. The band has also shared the first track […]

THE DAMNED return in 2018 with both new material and an extensive UK tour
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THE DAMNED release futuristic video for ‘Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow’

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary British band, The Damned have released a video today for new single, ‘ Standing On The Edge Of Tomorrow’ taken from their new album scheduled for release on Search And Destroy / Spinefarm Records […]

FRANK TURNER Announces New Album 'Be More Kind' + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight
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FRANK TURNER Announces New Album ‘Be More Kind’ + UK Tour incl. Belfast The Limelight

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

UK folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner is pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday, April 01st 2018. Frank has recently announced details of his forthcoming seventh studio album. Be More […]

PETE TONG Presents IBIZA CLASSICS @  SSE ARENA BELFAST - 25 NOVEMBER
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PETE TONG Presents IBIZA CLASSICS @ SSE ARENA BELFAST – 25 NOVEMBER

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

This union of classical music and iconic dance tracks is another bold, brilliant move from one of the most influential figures in dance music. As the voice of Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming, Pete Tong […]

Rag'n'Bone Man Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show in August
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Rag’n’Bone Man Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show in August

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

The biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) has announced a headline show at Custom House Square on Friday, August 24th, 2018. With the release of the single‘ Human’ climbing to […]

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS to play The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th
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THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS to play The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Multi-platinum selling band Thirty Seconds to Mars have just announced Irish dates on their huge European tour in 2018 including shows at The SSE Arena, Belfast on May 29th & 3Arena, Dublin on May 30th. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Inkfields new single 'Black Sails' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Inkfields new single ‘Black Sails’ – Watch Now!

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Rising British singer-songwriter Inkfields will release his, the second track to be lifted from upcoming debut album Beneath The Waves, on Monday 29th January. The dark new indie-rock track is accompanied by an aquatic stop […]

U2 Include Belfast in Their 2018 eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour
Gigs

U2 Announce Belfast + Dublin Shows

January 29, 2018 XS Noize

Live Nation and MCD today confirm shows in Dublin and Belfast on U2’s upcoming eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour with tickets on sale from 2nd February. As part of their European tour, the band will play […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds - Walk Between Worlds
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Walk Between Worlds

January 28, 2018 Lori Gava

Simple Minds continues to kick against the idea that bands with 40+ years clocked on the odometer should be limited to the legacy tour circuit; releasing lacklustre albums that are pale imitations of their classics. […]

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 Announce new single “IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD”

January 26, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce new single ‘It’s A Beautiful World’ – the second to be taken from the No.1 album ‘Who Built the Moon?’, following the success of the first single ‘Holy Mountain’. […]

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