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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          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
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          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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          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 […]

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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

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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

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          The Subways
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          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

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Month: May 2018

KING KONG COMPANY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ THE LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday, March 2ND, 2018
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Irish electronic dance group KING KONG COMPANY play Belfast’s LIMELIGHT 2 this Saturday

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Limelight show in 2017, Irish electronic dance group King Kong Company are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. King Kong Company […]

THE MAGIC NUMBERS Release new album & share new video - Watch Now
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THE MAGIC NUMBERS Release new album & share new video – Watch Now

May 11, 2018 XS Noize

Mercury Prize nominated and multi-platinum selling London quartet, The Magic Numbers today release their long-awaited new album, Outsiders, available on all formats via Role Play Records. In-line with the release, the band are sharing the […]

CURSE OF LONO Announces New Album, AS I FELL To Be Released August 17th
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CURSE OF LONO Announces New Album, AS I FELL To Be Released August 17th

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Acclaimed London five-piece Curse Of Lono announces their new album, As I Fell, to be released on August 17th via Submarine Cat Records. Today, the band has unveiled the first single, “ Valentine.” – Listen […]

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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LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Belfast SSE Arena, 9th May

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Rock icon Noel Gallagher has been a frequent visitor to Belfast over the past few years, not only from playing live but from spending a wealth of time in Belfast recording his experimental third solo […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Announce October UK Tour
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BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE Announce October UK Tour

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre announces their October UK tour, but if you can’t wait until then, you can catch them at Green Man Festival on 19th August. The 10-date tour will start on 11th October at […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: John Reynolds - 'Days of New York' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: John Reynolds – ‘Days of New York’ – Watch Now

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

John is a Singer-Songwriter from Manchester, England. Writing songs about the life and times of those around him and his own personal experiences, John captures the very essence of wearing your heart on your sleeve […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kiddo - 'Dancing On Your Own' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kiddo – ‘Dancing On Your Own’ – Watch Now

May 10, 2018 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio working on new material, rising North London soul-pop multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Kiddo (Miles Mitchell) preempts the release of his debut EP ‘Life’s Like That’ with a brand new emotive track […]

PAPER HAWK unveil new video with astounding visuals and beautiful earthy vibes
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PAPER HAWK unveil new video with astounding visuals and beautiful earthy vibes

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Crafting an intimate, ethereal sound, inviting you into their private world, Paper Hawk’s debut EP The Tide is set for release on the 2nd May 2018 through Brighton’s boutique record label Folklore Sessions. The 4-track […]

R.E.M's Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur release Arthur Buck video for Are You Electrified?
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R.E.M’s Peter Buck and Joseph Arthur release Arthur Buck video for Are You Electrified?

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. fame have released their first video for new single, Are You Electrified?’ taken from their debut album, Arthur Buck, scheduled for release on June 15th via New West […]

SAINT SISTER announce headline Belfast show @ THE BLACK BOX, Saturday October 20th
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SAINT SISTER announce headline Belfast show @ THE BLACK BOX, Saturday October 20th

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Irish electro-folk duo Saint Sister is pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Black Box on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. This year has seen the band travel to Sweden for a Stockholm headline […]

Núria Graham shares new track ‘Smile On The Grass’ - Listen Now!
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Núria Graham – ‘Bird Hits It’s Head Against The Wall’ – Watch Now

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Half Irish, half Catalan indie-pop artist Núria Graham preempts her show at this year’s Primavera Sound festival by sharing a live session video for ‘Bird Hits It’s Head Against The Wall’, taken from her brand […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single 'Andrei Rublev'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY announce the arrival of their eagerly anticipated debut album ‘Course Of The Satellite’

May 9, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool psychedelic rockers The Vryll Society announce the arrival of their eagerly anticipated debut album Course Of The Satellite, due for release 10th August via Deltasonic Records. Developed organically over several months in the band’s […]

Manchester Soul Pop fourpiece DANTEVILLES announce release of their new single 'Daydreamer' - Listen
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Manchester Soul Pop fourpiece DANTEVILLES announce release of their new single ‘Daydreamer’ – Listen

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester Soul Pop fourpiece Dantevilles have announced the release of their new single Daydreamer released through Heist or Hit on 4th May. Their debut self-titled EP will be released on 11th May with a hometown […]

U2's "Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way" Receives Official Remix From The Funk Hunters
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U2’s “Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way” Receives Official Remix From The Funk Hunters

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

Vancouver duo The Funk Hunters have been nominated for Electronic/Dance Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and have had the tremendous honour of being asked to do an official remix for […]

After playing to over 75,000 fans globally, ADAM ANT returns to The Roundhouse in London
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After playing to over 75,000 fans globally, ADAM ANT returns to The Roundhouse in London

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

After playing to more than 75,000 fans throughout the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand, legendary pop icon Adam Ant returns to The Roundhouse on 19th December by popular demand. Tickets go on sale […]

London-based four-piece SEA GIRLS announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Wednesday 24th October
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London-based four-piece SEA GIRLS announce headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast, Wednesday 24th October

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

London-based four-piece Sea Girls are pleased to announce a headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast on Wednesday 24th October 2018. Sea Girls are proving adept at delivering simple storytelling and arena-ready anthem. Debut single […]

Scottish rock band THE FRATELLIS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 in December
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Scottish rock band THE FRATELLIS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 in December

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish rock band The Fratellis are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Tuesday, December 04th 2018. The band released their fifth studio album ‘In Your Own Sweet Time’ in […]

Irish three-piece Ash announce Autumn UK shows
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ALBUM REVIEW: ASH – ‘Islands’

May 8, 2018 Michael Barron

Although she was not a founding member, every teenage boy who was an Ash fan in the late nineties is still mourning the departure of Charlotte Hatherley (rhythm guitar, piano, backing vocals) when she left […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Danish alt-rock duo PBSM are back with a new indie rock song ‘Struck By Lightning' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Danish alt-rock duo PBSM are back with a new indie rock song ‘Struck By Lightning’ – Listen Now

May 8, 2018 XS Noize

Danish alt-rock duo PBSM is back with a new indie rock song ‘Struck By Lightning’, the follow up to their single “Dancefloor” which received an abundance of International praise from publications and radio both in […]

BIRDPEN will release their new studio album 'There's Something Wrong With Everything' in early autumn
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BIRDPEN will release their new studio album ‘There’s Something Wrong With Everything’ in early autumn

May 5, 2018 XS Noize

Southampton based alt/prog rock duo BirdPen will release their new studio album in the early autumn. ‘There’s Something Wrong With Everything’ is being funded via a still active Pledge campaign and is preceded by an […]

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