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          The Boxer Rebellion Confront the Noise of Modern Life on Striking New Single “Satellite Above”

          March 10, 2026

          As the world scrolls its way through life, transatlantic four-piece, The Boxer Rebellion get back to reality, condemning the invisible pressures of contemporary life in the age of constant observation on their latest single, “Satellite […]

          Midge Ure
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          Midge Ure Announces New Album ‘A Man Of Two Worlds’ — Out May 8

          March 10, 2026

          Today (10 March), acclaimed musician, producer, and songwriter Midge Ure announces his new album A Man Of Two Worlds, due for release on 8 May. In recent years Midge Ure has spent his time playing live, and not […]

          Alison Moyet
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          Alison Moyet to Play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on November 3rd 2026

          March 9, 2026

          After 2024’s ‘Key’ album prompted a rediscovery of her solo catalogue and her first Top 10 chart position in eleven years, Alison Moyet now announces details of a unique UK and European headline tour which […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

          The Enemy - Social Disguises
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Enemy – Social Disguises

          March 4, 2026

          The long-dormant gears of Coventry’s favourite sons have finally ground back into motion. After the sleek, perhaps overly-polished synth-pop detour of 2015’s It’s Automatic, a record that left the band questioning their relevance and drifting […]

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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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

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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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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        • 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
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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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        • Elles Bailey
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          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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 […]

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        • Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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          Archive’s Dave Pen on ‘Glass Minds’ and evolving after 30 years | XS Noize Podcast #272

          February 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band’s 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Excision - 'Apex'
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Excision – ‘Apex’

September 7, 2018 Gemma Harewood

It’s been in the works for a considerable amount of time but the new Excision album has at last arrived. Coming in at 14 tracks is the “Apex” LP, which happens to be the fourth […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Simon Lynge Returns with New Single 'Age Of Distraction' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Simon Lynge Returns with New Single ‘Age Of Distraction’ – Listen Now

September 7, 2018 XS Noize

Acclaimed Greenlandic/Scandinavian singer-songwriter Simon Lynge returns today with Age of Distraction, the first single from his brand new album via Integrity Records/Songcrafter Music. His fourth LP Deep Snow will be released on 23rd November and […]

SAARLOOS announce headline Belfast show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday November 29th
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SAARLOOS announce headline Belfast show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Thursday November 29th

September 7, 2018 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Thursday, November 29th 2018. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up a massive 4 million plays on Spotify […]

METALLICA announce 'And Justice For All' 30th anniversary reissue 1
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METALLICA announce ‘And Justice For All’ 30th anniversary reissue

September 6, 2018 XS Noize

Metallica commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of their breakthrough fourth album …And Justice For All with the announcement of its definitive reissue to be released on November 2nd via the band’s own Blackened […]

Legendary Opening Night for GOOD VIBRATIONS at the Lyric! 1
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Legendary Opening Night for GOOD VIBRATIONS at the Lyric!

September 6, 2018 XS Noize

Good Vibrations, written by Glenn Patterson and Colin Carberry and directed by Des Kennedy, opened at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre last night. The packed event was attended by actors, writers, poets, musicians and filmmakers from across […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Curse Of Lono - ‘Way To Mars’ - Watch Now 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Curse Of Lono – ‘Way To Mars’ – Watch Now

September 6, 2018 XS Noize

Today XS Noize are pleased to premiere The video for ‘Way To Mars’ by Curse of Lono from their second album ‘As I Fell’. ‘Way To Mars’ was shot by Gregg Houston (Van Morrison, Noel […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Future Generations - 'Out Loud' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Future Generations – ‘Out Loud’ – Listen Now

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

NYC’s Future Generations today share new single “Out Loud.” The track is off their upcoming album Landscape (Frenchkiss Records) set to be released on September 14. Produced by Justin Gerrish (Vampire Weekend, Hamilton Leithauser), Landscape […]

THE LEMON TWIGS announce UK & France tour; watch live TV performance of 'Small Victories' & 'The Fire'
Gigs

THE LEMON TWIGS announce UK & France tour; watch live TV performance of ‘Small Victories’ & ‘The Fire’

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their tour with the Arctic Monkeys,  The Lemon Twigs’  have announced details of headline dates for 2019 in support of their ambitious second album Go To School (out now). The prodigiously talented brothers from Long Island will play ten shows […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce UK Christmas Shows with very special guests Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE add extra Christmas shows to December tour 2018

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, Ocean Colour Scene adds extra Christmas shows to December tour 2018. Extra dates have now been added for Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle. The Birmingham band’s story is already the stuff of legend: a […]

NYC's DEEP SEA PEACH TREE Unveil New Album "Vaguely Navy" - Listen to Track
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NYC’s DEEP SEA PEACH TREE Unveil New Album “Vaguely Navy” – Listen to Track

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

New York trio Deep Sea Peach Tree consists of Kristof Denis (guitar/vocals), Wiley Watson (bass) and Andrew Pesce (drums). Self categorized as sleepy Surf Rock, Deep Sea Peach Tree have a dreamy/ jazzy/ garage sound, drawing […]

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird - There's Something Going On
Classic Albums

Classic Album Revisited: Babybird – There’s Something Going On

September 5, 2018 Ben P Scott

Forget about ‘You’re Gorgeous’… Recorded two years after that big hit, this extraordinary, dark, and remarkable album was Babybird’s REAL main event. Released 20 years ago on 24 August 1998, ‘There’s Something Going On’ never became a massive seller […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce new album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME + share new single 'VIDEOGRAMS' 1
Gigs

THE TWILIGHT SAD announce new album, IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME + share new single ‘VIDEOGRAMS’

September 5, 2018 XS Noize

Today, Glasgow’s The Twilight Sad announce their return with the band’s fifth full-length – and their first for their new label Rock Action Records – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME arriving on […]

IN FOCUS// The Kooks - Limelight I, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Kooks – Limelight I, Belfast

September 5, 2018 Clair McAllister

THE KOOKS played an amazing show at Belfast’s Limelight 1 on Monday night showcasing songs from their much-awaited fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine which was released on Friday.  Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Beatles – Yellow Submarine

September 4, 2018 Michael Barron

Xs Noize was invited to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine film by taking readers (courtesy of Titan Comics) through the new A4 hardcover 112-page graphic novel of the film by Bill […]

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Marc Strain (Fatherson) discusses third album – ‘Sum of All Your Parts’

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Scottish alternative rock outfit Fatherson release their third album Sum Of All Your Parts on September 14th. The band have established themselves as a potent live force, having sold out Glasgow’s Barrowlands as well as […]

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th 1
New Music

THOM YORKE: SUSPIRIA (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) to be released October 26th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Following the fleeting reveal of instrumental passages in two trailers and today’s release of the track “Suspirium,” it can be confirmed: Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film) will be released October 26 […]

EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th
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EVANESCENCE set to release DVD on October 12th

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

On 12 October 2018, Evanescence will be releasing ‘Synthesis Live’ on DVD, Blu-ray, DVD+CD, Blu-Ray+CD set and digital video via Eagle Vision. Recorded late last Autumn during the band’s critically-acclaimed Synthesis tour, the concert was […]

ASH Share performances from the BBC Biggest Weekend with The Undertones’ Damien O’Neill & Mickey Bradley
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ASH share new video for ‘CONFESSIONS IN THE POOL’ – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Ash have released a new video for ‘Confessions In The Pool’, the latest single to be lifted from their UK Top 20 album release Islands – out now via Infectious and also featuring 6Music play-listed […]

THE LUCID DREAM return with new album 'Actualisation' out 19th October
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THE LUCID DREAM share video for new single “Zenith Part 2” ahead of September tour – Watch Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

Carlisle’s quartet, The Lucid Dream return in October with the release of their fourth album, Actualisation on 19th October. Driven by fans raising £10,000 to help replace all equipment robbed after a Paris show in […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers - ‘Ninth’ - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: The Arthur Brothers – ‘Ninth’ – Listen Now

September 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Arthur Brothers began life as a recording project and quickly grew into an artistic alliance centred around the biological brothers Matt and Danny Arthur and the producer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J. C. Wright. Their music […]

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