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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

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          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
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          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
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          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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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          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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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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

          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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        • 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 […]

          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

          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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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          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
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          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, […]

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DEERHUNTER announce new album 'Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?' - Listen to first single
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DEERHUNTER announce new album ‘Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?’ – Listen to first single

October 30, 2018 XS Noize

How do you describe an album out of time, concerned with the disappearance of culture, of humanity, of nature, of logic and emotion? Why make this album in an era when attention spans have been […]

JON FRATELLI announces new solo album ‘Bright Night Flowers’ Released 15th February 2019
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JON FRATELLI announces new solo album ‘Bright Night Flowers’ Released 15th February 2019

October 30, 2018 XS Noize

Jon Fratelli – Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and frontman from The Fratellis announces details of a new solo album. ‘Bright Night Flowers’ will be released on the 15th February 2019 via Cooking Vinyl. The album’s title song ‘Bright Night Flowers’ will be made available […]

THE SPECIALS to release brand new album
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THE SPECIALS announce “Encore” 40th Anniversary Tour 2019

October 30, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time have announced a 31-date European and UK tour in support of their just announced brand new album, “Encore”. “Encore”, The Specials first new […]

BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years
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BON JOVI announce R.D.S Stadium, Dublin show, Saturday 15 June, 2019

October 30, 2018 XS Noize

After thousands of sold out shows, it’s clear – Bon Jovi = One Wild Night. One of the planet’s biggest rock bands, Bon Jovi announces their return to Ireland, continuing a triumphant world tour that has visited the USA, Canada, Brazil, […]

THE JAPANESE HOUSE shares video for new single ‘LILO’ - Watch Now
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THE JAPANESE HOUSE shares video for new single ‘LILO’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

The Japanese House today shares the video for her new single ‘Lilo’, out now via Dirty Hit. Shot in the beautiful surroundings of the English countryside, the video is an emotional depiction of a relationship […]

BALTHAZAR announce new album FEVER out 25th January 2019 - Check out new video for 'Fever' 1
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BALTHAZAR announce new album FEVER out 25th January 2019 – Check out new video for ‘Fever’

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Balthazar announces their return with news of the forthcoming album Fever on 25th January 2019. Its clear from the opening notes of the album’s first and title track Fever that the five-piece have changed, not least […]

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
Round Up

The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

October 29, 2018 Ben P Scott

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 […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Peaks - All That Divides
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ALBUM REVIEW: Black Peaks – All That Divides

October 29, 2018 Daniel Lynch

Black Peak’s second album fades in on feedback and the gradually increasing hum of a distorted guitar. A rolling snare ups the anticipation. Like a driver revving an engine before catapulting themselves off around the […]

TRACK REVIEW: Steerner - Off My Mind
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TRACK REVIEW: Steerner – Off My Mind

October 29, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Despite only being still in his early twenties, Swedish native Steerner has amassed quite the following and listenership. This week sees the release of his follow up to his previous single “I Wouldn’t Lie,” which […]

WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast
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WIN: Tickets to see Martin Sexton & Guests, Friday 2nd November 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday 02nd November 2018. In 2018 Martin is touring in support of his ninth studio release Mixtape of […]

BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years
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BON JOVI announce first U.K. tour in 6 years

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

After thousands of sold out shows, it’s clear – Bon Jovi = One Wild Night. One of the planet’s biggest rock bands, Bon Jovi announced their return to the UK, continuing a triumphant world tour […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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THE TWANG announce intimate Sheffield show ahead of UK tour

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their UK tour this December, The Twang have added an extra date to their run of shows and will play O2 Academy2 Sheffield on Friday 14 December. This tiny gig will kick off their tour and is the […]

UNLOVED Announce details of their second album, ‘Heartbreak’ and December show at the Hoxton Hall, London.
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UNLOVED Announce details of their second album, ‘Heartbreak’ and December show at the Hoxton Hall, London.

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, whose music is currently sound-tracking the hit BBC series ‘Killing Eve’, have announced details of their second full-length album, Heartbreak, which is released on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 1st February 2019. Made up of […]

SUEDE Release video for their new track 'The Invisibles' - Watch Now
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SUEDE release their new single and video for Wastelands – Watch Now

October 29, 2018 XS Noize

Suede has today released their new single and video for Wastelands. The video is directed by Giles Campbell Longley and executive produced by Mike Christie, who also made the video for previous single Life Is Golden, as […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mariane - Sound of Drums, Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mariane – Sound of Drums, Watch Now

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Rising Mexican singer & songwriter Mariane releases new video for her new song SOUND OF DRUMS, a mix of dramatic soul with melancholic pop. The music video features people from all different races and backgrounds, inspired […]

ANOTHER SKY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday 6th Feb 2019
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ANOTHER SKY Announce Headline Belfast Show @ MCHUGHS BASEMENT BAR, Wednesday 6th Feb 2019

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

London four-piece Another Sky are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Wednesday 06th February 2019. The band released their stunning new single ‘Avalanche’ to critical acclaim earlier this year. […]

SHOTTY HORROH: Releases New Track 'Dirty Old Town' - Watch Video 1
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SHOTTY HORROH releases the video for his latest single ‘Frank & Stein’ – Watch Now

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Shotty Horroh releases the official music video for his latest single “Frank & Stein,”. The video for “Frank & Stein” follows a character played by actor Ciarán Griffiths (known for playing Mickey McGuire on the UK […]

THE SPECIALS to release brand new album
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THE SPECIALS to release brand new album

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time, release “Encore”, their first new music for 37 years via UMC /Island Records on February 1st. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation […]

BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February 1
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BRYAN ADAMS to play THE SSE ARENA, Belfast, Monday 25th February

October 26, 2018 XS Noize

Armed with a career spanning over four decades and a signature brand of feel-good rock’n’roll hits, Canadian icon Bryan Adams announces his massive new ‘Shine A Light’ UK tour. The seven-date tour which precedes his forthcoming album (more […]

ASH Share performances from the BBC Biggest Weekend with The Undertones’ Damien O’Neill & Mickey Bradley
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LIVE REVIEW: Ash – Kentish Town Forum, London

October 25, 2018 Michael Barron

Following the release of their latest album, Islands, back in May, Ash embarked upon a UK tour of this album. XS Noize was invited to see the now three-piece from Downpatrick, Northern Ireland plug their […]

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