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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

          August 29, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
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          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

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          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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          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
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          ‘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 Maccabees – All Points East
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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

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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
          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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          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 […]

          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 […]

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

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • Asha Maclean
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          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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

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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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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

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Month: November 2018

KATE BUSH will release remastered versions of her album catalogue on vinyl and CD in November
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A Special KATE BUSH Pop-Up Shop Will Open at Londons’s COAL DROPS YARD Next Week 5th – 9th Dec

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

A special Kate Bush pop up store is to launch at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, open from 5-9 December 2018. All profits from sales in the shop will go to the national homelessness charity Crisis. Coinciding with the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

November 30, 2018 Amanda Stock

The eagerly-anticipated third album from pop-rock foursome The 1975 has been advertised since 1st June in a series of cryptic messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and on thousands of posters on city walls – […]

SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019
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SLEAFORD MODS Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Thursday 7th February 2019

November 30, 2018 XS Noize

UK electronic punk duo Sleaford Mods are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday 07th February 2019. Sleaford Mods are one of the most important, politically charged and thought-provoking […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union - The Quarry
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mercy Union – The Quarry

November 29, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Much will be made of the ties between Mercy Union’s members and their previous projects. Jared Hart fronted the Scandals, and Benny Horowitz was the drummer of arguably the most successful band to emerge from the […]

DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling' - Watch Now
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DAVID GRAY Releases New Video for ‘The Sapling’ – Watch Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

David Gray today releases the video for his new single ‘The Sapling’, the lead-off track from forthcoming new album  Gold In A Brass Age, due for release on March 8, 2019, via IHT Records / AWAL Recordings. Produced by Ben […]

MAXIMO PARK announce the release of 'live in the studio' film As Long As We Keep Moving 1
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MAXIMO PARK announce the release of ‘live in the studio’ film As Long As We Keep Moving

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

Over three million album sales and multiple Top 10 records into their career, Maxïmo Park are today announcing that their live album As Long As We Keep Moving will be released on Feb 22nd, featuring hits spanning […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO - “Netter Bot” - Listen Now 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: LMBO – “Netter Bot” – Listen Now

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

We are pleased to exclusively premiere “Netter Bot” the latest track from LMBO. Alt-electronic duo LMBO includes Michigan-born Koby Berman and Mike Swartz, who first met in 2010 when Koby drove Mike home after they both botched […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 1
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INTERVIEW: James’ bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album ‘Living in Extraordinary Times.’

November 29, 2018 XS Noize

JAMES are one of the UK’s most creatively restless and most loved artists. After signing to the iconic Factory Records in 1982, the band released a series of hugely successful hit singles. From SIT DOWN […]

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh's Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019
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Swedish punk band V**gra Boys announce a headline Belfast show at McHugh’s Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Swedish punk band V**gra Boys are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Friday, May 17th 2019. Formed in 2015, the 6 man band started exploring their very own lane in […]

Debs Wild Author of 'Life In Technicolor' A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA 2
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Debs Wild Author of ‘Life In Technicolor’ A Celebration Of Coldplay to take part in Reddit AMA

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

In September 1998, Coldplay, then a completely unknown band from London, performed in the corner of a café in Manchester to an audience of fewer than ten people. One of those people was Debs Wild, a talent […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB Announce huge 2019 headline tour

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Manchester four-piece The Slow Readers Club have announced an extensive UK tour for 2019, which will follow their sold-out headline dates in Glasgow, London and Manchester next month.   The tour will see the band […]

TOY share 'You Make Me Forget Myself' from upcoming new album 'Happy In The Hollow'
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TOY share ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’ from upcoming new album ‘Happy In The Hollow’

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have shared ‘You Make Me Forget Myself’, the latest cut from their new album Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new […]

Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019
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Liverpool four-piece SPINN announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, March 1st 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece SPINN are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on March 01st 2019. Liverpool indie pop/dream pop/jangle band SPINN have recently released their catchy single ” Bliss”. […]

SKUNK ANANSIE share live video for 'Charlie Big Potato' - Watch Now
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SKUNK ANANSIE share live video for ‘Charlie Big Potato’ – Watch Now

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Skunk Anansie have shared the video for ‘Charlie Big Potato’, the second track to be taken from their career-spanning live album 25LIVE@25, which sees the band celebrate 25 years of unparalleled influence. The album will […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS to Release New Album of Previously-Unheard Music Exclusively for Fans
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS to Release New Album of Previously-Unheard Music Exclusively for Fans

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

Robbie Williams announced via video today that he is releasing a new album of previously-unheard music directly to his fans. ‘Under The Radar Volume 3’ – the third instalment of his fan special series – is a unique […]

THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019
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THE SELECTER Announce 40th Anniversary Headline Show at The Limelight 1, Belfast, Friday 1st November 2019

November 28, 2018 XS Noize

The Selecter have announced their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2019 with Special Guest and DJ Rhoda Dakar coming to The Limelight 1, Belfast on Friday 01st November 2019. The tour starts in Europe covering 7 […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae - 'You Might Be Better' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Anna Mae – ‘You Might Be Better’ – Listen Now

November 27, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Anna Mae is the Nashville based singer and songwriter who is capturing hearts with her sweet yet sultry style. After recently releasing the empowering “Single-Minded,” she brings out “You Might Be Better” on Snafu Records. […]

THE ZUTONS reunite for 2019 ‘WHO KILLED THE ZUTONS’ tour
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THE ZUTONS reunite for 2019 ‘WHO KILLED THE ZUTONS’ tour

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Liverpool band The Zutons have announced a series of dates in March/April 2019 to coincide with the 15thanniversary of their seminal album ‘Who Killed The Zutons’. The album, which spawned the hit singles ‘Pressure […]

WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.
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WIN: A chance to see SNEAKBO at The Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on Thursday 29th November 2018.

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

Rising from Brixton (South London) Sneakbo is pleased to announce a headline Belfast Show at Oh Yeah Centre on Thursday 29th November 2018 and we are giving a lucky winner the chance to see this […]

DMA'S release new video for 'Time & Money' ahead of SOLD OUT UK Tour next month
Gigs

DMA’S release new video for ‘Time & Money’ ahead of SOLD OUT UK Tour next month

November 27, 2018 XS Noize

DMA’S have today shared a video for the track ‘Time & Money’. The video was shot in Sydney by Australian Tristan Jalleh who is known for his futuristic, psychedelic moving digital landscapes. DMA’S will be […]

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