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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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 […]

          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 […]

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        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcast

          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, […]

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THE STRANGLERS announce Belfast show for 2019
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THE STRANGLERS announce Belfast show for 2019

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicks off in Belfast on 28th February culminating in what is bound to be another rousing finale in Manchester on Saturday 30th March. During a hectic […]

BOOK REVIEW: Outlaw Pete - Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Outlaw Pete – Bruce Springsteen and Frank Caruso

September 17, 2018 Michael Barron

What makes “Outlaw Pete” fascinating is not just the story itself surrounding a “6-month-old, bank-robbing baby”, but the story behind the story.  “Outlaw Pete” began its life not as a book, but as the opening […]

UNLOVED Share new track, ‘Heartbreak’ and announce December show at Hoxton Hall, London
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UNLOVED Share new track, ‘Heartbreak’ and announce December show at Hoxton Hall, London

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, the band made up of vocalist and songwriter Jade Vincent, her partner the producer/composer Keefus Ciancia, and the DJ and producer/composer David Holmes, have shared a new track, Heartbreak, their first for Heavenly Recordings. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Candythief - 'Today' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Candythief – ‘Today’ – Watch Now

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Eclectic Edinburgh-based musical adventurer Candythief returns with her third full-length album of chamber/orchestral pop-with-grit, accompanied by a brand new animated visual clip for ‘Today’.  About the video: “Years ago I played a show where someone performed […]

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour
Gigs

HOZIER announces DUBLIN, BELFAST & KERRY dates with European tour

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Having just completed a small run of intimate, sold-out shows last week, Hozier has announced his forthcoming tour of Ireland. 15 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 16 December – The Olympia Theatre, Dublin 17 […]

STEVE MASON announces new album – ‘About The Light’ due 18 January
Gigs

STEVE MASON announces new album – ‘About The Light’ due 18 January

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

Steve Mason has announced details of the release of his new album, About The Light, which is out on Double Six on Friday 18th January 2019. About The Light is his fourth solo album following […]

WHITE LIES announce new album, 'Five', due 1st February 2019 1
Gigs

WHITE LIES announce new album, ‘Five’, due 1st February 2019

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

White Lies announce details of their new album, entitled Five. The album will be released on February 1st, 2019 – marking a decade of their existence whilst cementing their new home at [PIAS] Recordings. Ticket […]

EMBRACE celebrate 21st anniversary of THE GOOD WILL OUT with ten date UK tour playing the album in full
Gigs

EMBRACE celebrate 21st anniversary of THE GOOD WILL OUT with ten date UK tour playing the album in full

September 17, 2018 XS Noize

EMBRACE celebrate the 21st anniversary of their debut album, THE GOOD WILL OUT, with a ten-date UK tour in March, including a prestigious show at the London Roundhouse, playing their seminal album in full. Released […]

Hotly-tipped Welsh alt-rock outfit ESTRONS share new single ‘Body’ - Listen Now
Gigs

Hotly-tipped Welsh alt-rock outfit ESTRONS share new single ‘Body’ – Listen Now

September 15, 2018 XS Noize

The hotly-tipped Welsh alt-rock outfit Estrons last night debuted their new single “Body” on Jack Saunders’ BBC Radio 1 show, who said; “already liking the sound of this… listen to that riff… lead singer Tali’s […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Echo & the Bunnymen - The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Echo & the Bunnymen – The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon

September 15, 2018 Lori Gava

Liverpudlian Post Punk legends Echo and the Bunnymen have weathered tumultuous occurrences, the death of band members and various lineup changes throughout their 40-year history. On October 5th the original founders of the band, Ian […]

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces headline Belfast show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday December 19th
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JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces headline Belfast show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday December 19th

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

Irish songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jealous of the Birds has announced a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on December 19th 2018. Jealous of the Birds recently signed with Atlantic Records and released the new […]

Acid Jazz Funkateers 'LE FLEUR' Unveil Debut Single 'Things That Make You Go Aargh' - Listen 1
Track Of The Day

Acid Jazz Funkateers ‘LE FLEUR’ Unveil Debut Single ‘Things That Make You Go Aargh’ – Listen

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

Le Fleur is here to make you go Aaargh. Friday, November 9th will see the group launch their debut 7″ vinyl single ” Things That Make You Go Aaargh”. They have been patiently waiting to […]

Ben Klock, Fjaak, Surgeon & Jay Clarke + Schmutz & Lingala Sound Live @ The Telegraph Building, SAT 29TH SEPTEMBER
Gigs

Ben Klock, Fjaak, Surgeon & Jay Clarke + Schmutz & Lingala Sound Live @ The Telegraph Building, SAT 29TH SEPTEMBER

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

BEN KLOCK needs little in the way of an introduction to SHINE and his Northern Irish fans. Having become a Berghain resident in 2005, he has since established himself at the forefront of the Berlin […]

KT TUNSTALL announces Elmwood Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday March 5th 2019
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KT TUNSTALL announces Elmwood Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday March 5th 2019

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall is pleased to announce a return to Belfast shores with a headline show at Elmwood Hall on Tuesday March 05th 2019. KT is due to release her new studio album ‘WAX’ […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fuzzbox - WGAF…. AWGUI! - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Fuzzbox – WGAF…. AWGUI! – Watch Now

September 14, 2018 XS Noize

WGAF…. AWGUI! ???, you know what that means dontchya?! Yes it’s We’ve Got A Fuzzbox… And We’re Gonna Use It! (Really?) Yes really! (OMG!) Most famous for their WEA released no. 5 album Big Bang! […]

IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// EUROPE @ ULSTER HALL, Belfast on 11th September

September 13, 2018 Clair McAllister

Europe played an amazing show at Belfast’s ULSTER HALL on 11th September with Special guests King King as part of their walk the earth world tour. The show featured songs from the new album “Walk The […]

TOY share 2 new tracks - 'The Willo' and 'Energy' - Listen Now
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TOY share 2 new tracks – ‘The Willo’ and ‘Energy’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2018 XS Noize

Since 2010, Toy have earned a reputation as a band of integrity, virtuosity and taste, with Tom, Maxim, Dominic, Charlie and (joining in 2015) Max creating a sound that is embedded in the underground tradition, […]

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
Classic Albums

Classic Albums Revisited: Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker

September 13, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Heartbreaker is the stop-gap album that came to define a career. Released 18 years ago this month, Adams himself described it as “An amazing stroll down the back alley of my soul with some fine company.” With […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Justice - Woman Worldwide
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Justice – Woman Worldwide

September 13, 2018 Maverick Bloggs

Justice’s Woman Worldwide is a remarkable innovation in the world of live albums. Released as something of a gift for fans of the Parisian electronic duo for the ten-year anniversary of them making and performing […]

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ian McCulloch (Echo And The Bunnymen) – “We write great songs and we’ve written some of the greatest”

September 12, 2018 XS Noize

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN are back with THE STARS, THE OCEANS & THE MOON, to be released by BMG on 5 October.  The album sees the band return to their peerless back catalogue to reinterpret thirteen […]

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