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          Garbage announce headline Belfast show at Waterfront Hall on 17 July 2026

          December 16, 2025

          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

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          Starsailor’s James Walsh Announces New Solo Album ‘It’s All Happening’, Out January 30

          December 12, 2025

          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

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          Today, the legendary singer-songwriter PAUL SIMON announced he will continue  “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour, and bring this special concert series to Europe, the UK and Ireland this […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus Bring Energy, Emotion and New Anthems to Nottingham

          December 11, 2025

          On 6th December, Finnish rock icons The Rasmus returned to Nottingham as part of their promotional Weirdo tour. Their latest album of the same name dropped earlier this year, and the band arrived eager to […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

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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
          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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        • 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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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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SECRET MACHINES Announce 'Ten Silver Drops' Expanded Edition
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SECRET MACHINES Announce ‘Ten Silver Drops’ Expanded Edition

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Secret Machines announce Ten Silver Drops Expanded Edition Vinyl reissue via Run Out Groove. NME premiered Secret Machines’ “Everything Is Free” (Gillian Welch Cover), one of the previously unreleased tracks from the B-Side/rarities bonus LP, Allaire, included in the vinyl reissue, today, along with […]

JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’
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NIC CESTER announces London date and shares video for ‘Hard Times’

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

After selling 6 million records with the resurgent rock ‘n’ rollers Jet, Nic Cester released his debut album ‘Sugar Rush’ earlier this year. New track ‘Hard Times’ is a stripped back emotional song that showcases Cester’s raw vocal ability. Fans will get the chance […]

WIN: Tickets to see JOHNNY MARR @ Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see JOHNNY MARR @ Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr has announced details of a major tour in support of his new album ‘Call The Comet’ which will be released on June 15th. Commencing in Nashville […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares new track ‘Has Ended’ – Listen Now

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following the release of first single ‘Suspirium’—described by The New York Times as “sweetly chilling” and Rolling Stone as “peak Yorke, and scary good”—a second track, ‘Has Ended’, has been released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for […]

MUSE announce special ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW on 3rd December
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MUSE announce special ROYAL ALBERT HALL SHOW on 3rd December

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Muse have today announced an intimate live show at The Royal Albert Hall on Monday, December 3rd to benefit The Prince’s Trust. This concert is the band’s first performance in the UK since their headline […]

JC STEWART unveils new single 'Like I Did' - Listen Now
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JC STEWART unveils new single ‘Like I Did’ – Listen Now

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

A soulful singer and incredibly talented songwriter, JC Stewart has already worked with some of the biggest names in music including Nile Rodgers and Rudimental, not to mention a recent feature on record, ‘Footprints’ with […]

WARWICK JOHNSON (Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson) to play The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 11th October 2018
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WARWICK JOHNSON (Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson) to play The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 11th October 2018

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

Rock duo Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson from Black Star Riders are pleased to announce their Warwick/Johnson ‘Sonic Acoustic Attack’ tour is coming to Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Thursday 11th October 2018. The tour, appropriately […]

SOAK returns with new single 'Everybody Loves You' + announces intimate live shows
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SOAK returns with new single ‘Everybody Loves You’ + announces intimate live shows

October 3, 2018 XS Noize

SOAK is back today with beautiful new single ‘Everybody Loves You’, which is available now on Rough Trade Records and first aired as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1. Bridie has […]

BILLY LOCKETT announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 17th April 2019
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BILLY LOCKETT announces headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Wednesday 17th April 2019

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett announces a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Billy’s brand new single ‘Feels So Good’ is available now and he plays his biggest […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Cure: A Perfect Dream  By Ian Gittins 1
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BOOK REVIEW: The Cure: A Perfect Dream By Ian Gittins

October 2, 2018 Michael Barron

A Perfect Dream tells the story about a band that formed in 1976 in Crawley beginning their lives as “The Obelisk”, then “Malice” then “Easy Cure” and finally “The Cure”. A Perfect Dream coincides with […]

INTERVIEW: Shotty Horroh discusses his debut album, 'Salt of The Earth'
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SHOTTY HORROH Releases New Video for ‘Danger’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh has just released a new video for ‘Danger’. The track is taken from his highly anticipated forthcoming debut album, Salt of the Earth, which will be released on October 12th via Sony Music […]

VAN MORRISON to release fourth new album in a little over twelve months - 'THE PROPHET SPEAKS' is out on 7th December 2018 2
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VAN MORRISON to release fourth new album in a little over twelve months – ‘THE PROPHET SPEAKS’ is out on 7th December 2018

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

Van Morrison has announced details of a new album, The Prophet Speaks. The Prophet Speaks is Van Morrison’s 40th studio album and will be released on 7th December on Caroline International. This fourteen track album follows a recent run of hugely […]

OASIS unveil eye catching lyric video for 'She's Electric' - Watch Now
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OASIS unveil eye catching lyric video for ‘She’s Electric’ – Watch Now

October 2, 2018 XS Noize

To mark the 23rd anniversary of the release of Oasis’s iconic second album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory’, today 2nd October 2018 sees the reveal of an eye-catching lyric video for ‘She’s Electric’. The original […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MOLE - 'My Suicide' - Listen Now
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INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter MOLE discusses his debut album ‘Danger Island’

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

Danger Island is the debut solo album from singer-songwriter MOLE. An expansive double album of 21 tracks, it has been more than five years in the making. The album includes a stack of new songs, as […]

The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
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The Best Of September 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 1, 2018 Ben P Scott

Welcome to the September 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 […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS share new single 'Nothing But An Actor' + announce headline tour
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS share new single ‘Nothing But An Actor’ + announce headline tour

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

Having recently announced the release of their brand-new single ‘Nothing But An Actor’ – out on October 12th via a newly inked record deal with AWAL (Kobalt), The Skinner Brothers are pleased to announce their first headline tour, in […]

SPIRITUALIZED 'Fucked Up Inside' LP gets Black Vinyl Edition via Glass Redux Records
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SPIRITUALIZED ‘Fucked Up Inside’ LP gets Black Vinyl Edition via Glass Redux Records

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

London-based Glass Redux Records, the sister label of Glass Modern Records, has announced a new black vinyl edition of ‘Fucked Up Inside’ by British space rock legends Spiritualized. Originally released in 1993, this was their first official live release. This […]

Global sensation ANNE-MARIE has announced a BELFAST show @ the Waterfront, Friday 31 May.
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Global sensation ANNE-MARIE has announced a BELFAST show @ the Waterfront, Friday 31 May.

October 1, 2018 XS Noize

2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie, has today announced a nationwide UK and Ireland tour for May/June 2019. Kicking-off in Bournemouth on 21st May, the tour will take in Southend-on-Sea, Cardiff, Leicester, Leeds, […]

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