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          The Cure announce “The Show of a Lost World” — remixed, recut, remastered — arriving on Blu-ray & DVD this December

          November 28, 2025

          On 1st November 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed, now Grammy-nominated album Songs Of A Lost World. To mark the occasion, the band performed the album in full — for the first and only […]

          Matt Cardle
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          Matt Cardle Returns with New Album ‘The Great Escape’ and First Single ‘Drinking Dreams’

          November 27, 2025

          ‘The Great Escape’ cements Matt’s longevity as a recording artist in a career that now spans over 15 years, with record sales in excess of 3 million. Matt Cardle’s stunning four-octave vocal range made him […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Announce Farewell UK & Ireland Tour for September 2026

          November 27, 2025

          Saint Etienne played their first ever live show on 15 November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just months after releasing their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. Since then, they’ve appeared at […]

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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
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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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          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

          November 19, 2025

          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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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
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          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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        • The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

          The Clause
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          Pearce Macca: The Clause’s Rise and Debut Album “Victim of a Casual Thing” | XS Noize Podcast #260

          November 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Pearce Macca — frontman of Birmingham indie-rockers The Clause, a band whose rise has become one of the most inspiring new stories […]

          Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          Roland Gift on 40 Years of Fine Young Cannibals & His New Christmas Single | XS Noize Podcast #259

          November 16, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Roland Gift — the iconic voice of Fine Young Cannibals and one of the most instantly recognisable singers in British music. With […]

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DRENGE Announce their third album, 'Strange Creatures', will be released on 22 February 2019
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DRENGE Announce their third album, ‘Strange Creatures’, will be released on 22 February 2019

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

DRENGE have announced their third album, STRANGE CREATURES, produced by long-time collaborator Ross Orton [Arctic Monkeys, M.I.A, The Fall] will be released on 22 February 2019 via Infectious Music. The follow up to their critically […]

TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GUS RING releases new single “You Deserve So Much More” – Listen Now

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Gus Ring always felt like an outsider. Growing up in Sweden playing trumpet in orchestras, he later ended up screaming in metal and hardcore bands. From this grew Gus unique style of fragile, dark, melancholic dream pop. His works have been compared by […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new track from upcoming live album - Listen Now 2
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SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new track from upcoming live album – Listen Now

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Skunk Anansie have released ‘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 be released on January 25th via […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN announce signing at ROUGH TRADE WEST this Thursday, 22 November
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN announce signing at ROUGH TRADE WEST this Thursday, 22 November

November 20, 2018 XS Noize

To celebrate the release of The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s second studio album, Merrie Land, the band will be at their local record store, Rough Trade West for a one-off signing this Thursday, 22 November. From […]

JACK SAVORETTI Announces headline Belfast show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Saturday 25th May 2019
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JACK SAVORETTI Announces headline Belfast show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Saturday 25th May 2019

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Jack Savoretti has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday 25th May 2019. Jack returns on March 22nd with a stunning new album ‘Singing to Strangers’ on BMG Records. Produced by […]

WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018
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WIN: Tickets to see CAST at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Britpop legends CAST announce the Greatest Hits Tour is coming to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 23rd November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, […]

JAMES Unveil video for 'Many Faces' taken from the recent 'Living In Extraordinary Times' album
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JAMES Unveil video for ‘Many Faces’ taken from the recent ‘Living In Extraordinary Times’ album

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

JAMES has revealed a video featuring the track MANY FACES, taken from their #2 album LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES, released in August this year and produced by Mercury and Brit Award winner Charlie Andrew [whose […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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WIN: Tickets to see THE CORAL at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

UK rock band The Coral will play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 21st November 2018 and we have tickets to give away to lucky winners. For a chance to win, simply […]

FOO FIGHTERS Announced for BELFAST VITAL 2019 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast: Monday 19 August 2019
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FOO FIGHTERS Announced for BELFAST VITAL 2019 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast: Monday 19 August 2019

November 19, 2018 XS Noize

Foo Fighters have announced a HUGE Belfast show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August 19th 2019. Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee continue to sell out stadiums […]

Multi-instrumentalists BYSTS to release 'Dreamland EP' - Listen Now
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Multi-instrumentalists BYSTS to release ‘Dreamland EP’ – Listen Now

November 17, 2018 XS Noize

With the release of their singles, ‘Killer on the Road,’ ‘Taste’, and ‘Speed’ in early Summer 2016, the dreamy Post-Punk duo from Salt Lake City, BYSTS, through being brash, explorative and genre-bending, are causing an electrifying reaction. […]

PHIL GOOD Returns With Electrifying New Single, "Put It All On Me" - Listen Now
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PHIL GOOD Returns With Electrifying New Single, “Put It All On Me” – Listen Now

November 17, 2018 XS Noize

Phil Good continues his string of electrifying pop anthems with the release of “Put It All On Me,” available on all streaming platforms today. Phil Good is challenging the rigid expectation that a musician should fit […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS - ‘Love At The Community Centre’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: RATTS – ‘Love At The Community Centre’ – Watch Now

November 17, 2018 XS Noize

Love At The Community Centre is the brand new single from RATTS. A newly-formed Garage / Grunge 3-piece from London. The band are currently playing their first live shows to support the release of their […]

The Wood Burning Savages, ROE and Kitt Philippa triumph at the Northern Ireland Music Awards 2018 1
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The Wood Burning Savages, ROE and Kitt Philippa triumph at the Northern Ireland Music Awards 2018

November 16, 2018 XS Noize

There were stunning performances with equally impressive visuals and lights from six of the nominees, including a jaw-dropping set from Hannah Peel with the 1st Old Boys Brass band, and a blistering set from The […]

LISTEN: Samuraii - Changed My Mind ft. Loote
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LISTEN: Samuraii – Changed My Mind ft. Loote

November 16, 2018 Gemma Harewood

With production credits including remixes for Tove Lo, Bishat and Astrid there’s no doubting that Stockholm’s very own Samuraii is a man in serious demand for his production skills. This time he’s dropping more original […]

The SPICE GIRLS - Kick Off 2019 Stadium Tour in Dublin’s Croke Park on Friday 24th May
Gigs

The SPICE GIRLS – Kick Off 2019 Stadium Tour in Dublin’s Croke Park on Friday 24th May

November 16, 2018 XS Noize

With tickets going on sale last Saturday morning for the Spice Girls 2019 stadium tour as they added a staggering five additional dates in quick succession over the weekend, and now with nearly all dates […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Ocean Colour Scene – OCS EP

November 16, 2018 Ben P Scott

Unlike a lot of the bands from the mid 90’s, Ocean Colour Scene never split up and reformed, instead of ploughing on through the 2000s and releasing new albums every few years. Following a lukewarm reception to […]

GARY LIGHTBODY receives ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award Tonight
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GARY LIGHTBODY receives ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award Tonight

November 15, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Lightbody received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast this evening. Gary Lightbody, the singer, songwriter, musician and Snow Patrol front-man, was presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award at the NI Music […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen - Merrie Land
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Good, The Bad And The Queen – Merrie Land

November 15, 2018 Ben P Scott

Prolific as ever following two Gorillaz albums in the space of a year, the legend that is Damon Albarn has been in the studio with his supergroup that also features Clash bassist Paul Simonon, ex-Verve guitarist Simon Tong and renowned […]

CROOKED GHOST announce vinyl & CD release of 'Skeleton House' LP. Watch 'Sleepwalker' video now
New Music

CROOKED GHOST announce vinyl & CD release of ‘Skeleton House’ LP. Watch ‘Sleepwalker’ video now

November 15, 2018 XS Noize

Dreamy post-punk rockers Crooked Ghost have announced that their new album ‘Skeleton House’ will be released on CD on November 23, followed by a limited edition 12″ vinyl release in February 2019. Ahead of this, the Asheville, NC outfit presents […]

Has Jered Threatin Created A New Music Business Model?
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Has Jered Threatin Created A New Music Business Model?

November 15, 2018 Jay Roberts

By now, unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard of how multi-instrumentalist Jered Threatin (real name: Jered Eames) managed to invest thousands into a fake online presence and book himself […]

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