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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • Round Up

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Month: March 2018

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ferals - ‘Brendan Rodgers' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ferals – ‘Brendan Rodgers’ – Watch Now

March 30, 2018 XS Noize

Four friends making rock music in their attic sounds like the premise for a pretty good indie film, but in Belfast, it is where Shane, Danzilla, Jack and Sam formed rock band Ferals. Finding space in […]

EXCLUSIVE: VELVELA unveil debut single & video ‘PROWL’ - Watch Now
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EXCLUSIVE: VELVELA unveil debut single & video ‘PROWL’ – Watch Now

March 30, 2018 XS Noize

Leeds rock n’ roll band Velvela announce their arrival with the release of their debut single Prowl today (available on all download/streaming platforms) and a new video to accompany the track premiering here on XS […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Jjohns - 'So Alone' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Jjohns – ‘So Alone’ – Watch Now

March 30, 2018 XS Noize

The Jjohns (pronounced ‘Johns’) are a four piece indie/rock band formed of brothers Mik (vocals, guitar) and Dom Dunning (vocals, guitar), Ste Brannigan (bass) and Sam Burkett (drums). Today The Jjohns reveal a new video to accompany […]

Enigmatic South London artist &around Shares new tropical pop tune 'Without Your Love'
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Enigmatic South London artist &around Shares new tropical pop tune ‘Without Your Love’

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on new material, rising South London tropical pop singer/producer/DJ &around (Sam Simon) is pleased to announce details of a brand new track ‘Without Your Love’ and follows on […]

MASTERSYSTEM reveal 'Enlightenment' – new single out today
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mastersystem – Dance Music

March 29, 2018 Michael Barron

The story of Mastersystem began when Scottish band Frightened Rabbit recruited a couple filmmakers: The Lockey brothers (Justin Lockey (Editors lead guitar since 2012) and James Lockey (Minor Victories bass) to follow them around whilst […]

UK singer-songwriter TOM GRENNAN announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2
New Music

UK singer-songwriter TOM GRENNAN announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Tom Grennan is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 28th October 2018. Tom’s new single ‘Sober’ is out now and his debut album ‘Lightening Matches’ is […]

REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ - Listen Now
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REEF reveal brilliant new single ‘Revelation’ – Listen Now

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

‘Revelation’ is the brilliant new single from Reef available now on earMUSIC. It is taken from ‘Revelation’, Reef’s first new studio album in 18 years, due for release on May 4th. Premiered on Planet Rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Stamos - 'Mission Impossible' - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Stamos – ‘Mission Impossible’ – Watch Now!

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

New York based alternative pop singer/songwriter Stamos is pleased to announce details of a brand new track ‘Mission Impossible’ taken from his lauded debut album ‘King of Spades’ and is accompanied by visuals that portray […]

EMBRACE Release New Single 'NEVER', from New Album 'LOVE IS A BASIC NEED' - Listen Now!
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EMBRACE announce an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED

March 29, 2018 XS Noize

Embrace have announced an orchestral version of their new album LOVE IS A BASIC NEED, which will be released through Cooking Vinyl on 29 th June. They have also announced new single All That Remains, […]

GARBAGE announce the release of the 20th anniversary reissue of iconic 1998 album 'VERSION 2.0'
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GARBAGE announce the release of the 20th anniversary reissue of iconic 1998 album ‘VERSION 2.0’

March 28, 2018 XS Noize

Garbage have announced the release of the 20th-anniversary edition of their legendary second album Version 2.0. Released on Stunvolume/[PIAS] on 22nd June, Version 2.0 has been remastered for the 20th anniversary and the package features […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Clay Priskorn - "Orange Sky" - Watch Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Clay Priskorn – “Orange Sky” – Watch Now!

March 28, 2018 XS Noize

Check out today’s exclusive video premiere. “Orange Sky” is an upcoming track from rising artist Clay Priskorn. It’s a slice of twangy rock beauty, featuring gorgeous vocal melodies and a bit of a Smith Westerns […]

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new video for 'If Time Was On My Side' - Watch Now
Gigs

LEA PORCELAIN unveil new video for ‘If Time Was On My Side’ – Watch Now

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Berlin’s post-punk heroes LEA PORCELAIN preempt the release of their brand new EP with a stunning new video for ‘If Time Was On My Side’ and a series of German dates in April. About the […]

MILES KANE Announces 16 Date UK Tour May-July
Gigs

MILES KANE Announces 16 Date UK Tour May-July

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Known for his exhilarating live shows, Miles Kane is back where he belongs, on the road playing 16 unmissable headline shows this summer including two shows at The Moth Club May 28th and 29th. ‘It’s […]

COLOUR Announce First London Show of 2018
The Listening Post

COLOUR release final track from their EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’ – Listen Now!

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

COLOUR release the fourth and final track form their EP ‘The Famous Boy Making Things’. ‘Chains’ is an Arcade Fire / Bowie-influenced song that features COLOUR’s now trademark guitar sound. The lyrics follow the story […]

SUPERGRASS' DANNY GOFFEY announces new album 'Schtick!' & own festival 1
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SUPERGRASS’ DANNY GOFFEY announces new album ‘Schtick!’ & own festival

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Behold! Supergrass hero Danny Goffey announces the release of his new album ‘Schtick!’ released June 22nd on Distiller Records. To celebrate the release, Danny will host Goffstonbury, his own festival and Glastonbury placeholder, at his […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB release new single 'You Opened Up My Heart' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE SLOW READERS CLUB – Reveal ‘You Opened Up My Heart’ Video

March 27, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece THE SLOW READERS CLUB have revealed the video for their atmospheric new single, ‘You Opened Up My Heart’, taken from their upcoming album Build A Tower, out May 4th via Modern Sky. An […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Decemberists - 'I’ll Be Your Girl'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Decemberists – ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’

March 26, 2018 Lori Gava

The Decemberists new release, “I’ll Be Your Girl” evinces a notable departure from their trademark Folk infused Alternative sound. Their eighth album released on March 16th follows their remarkable 2015 release “What a Terrible World, […]

Alt-rockers WELSHLY ARMS Unveil debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due 8th June + New track ‘Sanctuary’ - Listen
Gigs

Alt-rockers WELSHLY ARMS Unveil debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due 8th June + New track ‘Sanctuary’ – Listen

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on their debut album ‘No Place Is Home’ due this June, Cleveland based six-piece blues and gospel influenced alternative band Welshly Arms preempt the release with a brand […]

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce SSE ARENA BELFAST SHOW Friday 1st March 2019 & Derry on Feb 28th 2019
Gigs

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce SSE ARENA BELFAST SHOW Friday 1st March 2019 & Derry on Feb 28th 2019

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show earlier this year, Global sensation The Red Hot Chilli Pipers announce their World Tour which comes to Belfast’s SSE Arena on Friday, March 01st 2019. There has never been […]

GIRLS NAMES announce new album 'Stains on Silence' & live dates. 1
Gigs

GIRLS NAMES announce new album ‘Stains on Silence’ & live dates.

March 26, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast’s Girls Names have confirmed details of their new album and shared the opening track, along with accompanying live dates. ‘Stains on Silence’, the band’s fourth LP, will be released on June 15th via Tough […]

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