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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

          culture wars
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          Culture Wars Swing Back Hard with Anthemic New Single “Bittersweet”

          October 15, 2025

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          dust - Sky is Falling
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

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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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          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 […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Gigs

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

          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 — […]

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DEL AMITRI will return in 2018 for a UK tour
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INTERVIEW: Justin Currie of Del Amitri – Discusses first UK Tour in Four Years

June 25, 2018 XS Noize

Del Amitri will hit the road for the first time in over four years next month when they embark on their UK Tour, beginning July 20th at Newcastle City Hall and culminating in two hometown […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Alarm - Equals
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Alarm – Equals

June 24, 2018 Sandra Blemster

Since their formation in 1981 in the Welsh town of Rhyl the Alarm has sold six million albums and managed to clock up 17 Top Fifty singles in the UK. The original members of Mike […]

ATTENTION! UNSIGNED BANDS + ARTISTS 2
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ATTENTION! UNSIGNED BANDS + ARTISTS

June 24, 2018 XS Noize

XS Noize and Painted Halo Records present: XS UNSIGNED – NEW VOICES TURNED UP LOUDER XS Noize and Painted Halo Records are proud to announce the re-launch of the XS Unsigned feature. XS Unsigned is a […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Caitlin MacNamara - Never Rains
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Caitlin MacNamara – Never Rains

June 22, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Making its way out of Sounds Familiar this week is the debut single from Londoner Caitlin MacNamara. Whilst her sharp tones have appeared on a few other tracks in the past, this is the first […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Shaun Kelly & The Returned Gifts - Let Love Shine - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Shaun Kelly & The Returned Gifts – Let Love Shine – Watch Now

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

It’s fair to say Shaun Kelly has been around the block in his bizarre career. From being asked to collaborate with music legend Andy Taylor of Duran Duran to his port-a-loo meeting with madcap 60s […]

LUCY ROSE Shares Two Additional Remixes Ahead of Album Release Next Month
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LUCY ROSE Shares Two Additional Remixes Ahead of Album Release Next Month

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Lucy Rose will release a new remix album, ‘Something’s Changing (Remixes)’ via Communion Records on 6th July. In the build-up to this release, Lucy is sharing two new remixes from the album every fortnight. Remixes […]

FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single
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FATHERSON Announce New Album And Share New Single

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Fatherson release new single Making Waves today. The single accompanies news of the band’s third album Sum Of All Your Parts which drops on September 14th. The band have established themselves as a potent live […]

THE KOOKS share empowering video for 'All The Time' - Watch Now
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THE KOOKS share empowering video for ‘All The Time’ – Watch Now

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today, The Kooks have revealed an empowering the video for ‘All The Time’. Directed by James Slater (Blossoms, Kaiser Chiefs), this is the first video from their forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’, which […]

TOM ODELL Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building Saturday October 13TH
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TOM ODELL Announces Headline Belfast Show @ The Telegraph Building Saturday October 13TH

June 22, 2018 XS Noize

Tom Odell – Ivor Novello-winning songwriting sensation, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, October 13th, 2018. Tom, precocious master of the ivories – is at the very […]

THE VRYLL SOCIETY Announce Debut LP + Unveil New Single 'Andrei Rublev'
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THE VRYLL SOCIETY share swirling new pop effort ‘Light At The Edge Of The World’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Psychedelic risers The Vryll Society share their swirling new pop effort Light At The Edge Of The World, offering further proof of their genre-bending versatility ahead of their debut album release this August. Combining the […]

UNIFORM Announce new album 'The Long Walk' on Sacred Bones + Share video & first single "The Walk" 1
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UNIFORM Announce new album ‘The Long Walk’ on Sacred Bones + Share video & first single “The Walk”

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Uniform hit us with their most powerful, most emotional and bleakest endeavour yet. Vocalist Michael Berdan and instrumentalist Ben Greenberg have joined forces with drummer Greg Fox (Liturgy, Zs) to perfect their vicious post-industrial dystopian […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Universe & The Citizen feat. Angie - "Blame It On My Body"
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Universe & The Citizen feat. Angie – “Blame It On My Body”

June 21, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Bringing those uplifting summer vibes right here is Universe & The Citizen, who has just released “Blame It On My Body.” The Romanian artist has released his debut single as a fresh collaboration with the […]

CANIBALES Release New EP of Blistering Mexican Rock N Roll
New Music

CANIBALES Release New EP of Blistering Mexican Rock N Roll

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Canibales are a 4 piece Rock n Roll powerhouse based in Guadalajara, Mexico. From Jalisco’s capital city, they present the perfect mixture of heat, noise and inspiration in this 5 track Spanish language EP. Anchored […]

NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ – Watch Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

No Rome has premiered brand new track ‘Seventeen’, accompanied by a music video, which is available today via Dirty Hit. The prodigal, Manila-born singer and producer returned recently with new single ‘Do It Again’ which […]

FREYA RIDINGS shares new single 'Ultraviolet' - Listen Now
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FREYA RIDINGS shares new single ‘Ultraviolet’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2018 XS Noize

Following the success of her single ‘Lost Without You’, which has now surpassed 16 million streams, Freya Ridings today shares her new single ‘Ultraviolet’ on Good Soldier Records via AWAL Recordings, which was mixed by […]

INTERVIEW: Ben Kenney of Incubus - Discusses Upcoming Irish Shows 1
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INTERVIEW: Ben Kenney of Incubus – Discusses Upcoming Irish Shows

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Iconic multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band Incubus have announced their first Irish shows in over three years which will see them play the Ulster Hall and Bord Gais Energy Theatre this September. Since their formation […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Experimental electronic musician YANIMAL drops new video ‘Spirit Molecule’ – Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Experimental electronic musician YANIMAL drops new video ‘Spirit Molecule’ – Watch Now

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Experimental electronic musician Yanimal is pleased to announce details of his debut 5-track self-titled EP due this July and pre-empts its release with a new music video for ‘Spirit Molecule’. He says: “This is the […]

American Indie Rockers NULBERRY Release Their Brilliant Debut Single - Listen Now
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American Indie Rockers NULBERRY Release Their Brilliant Debut Single – Listen Now

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

Nulberry is an Indie Rock band hailing from Daytona, Florida. Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Cory Lott’s complex melodies glued together with simplistic Indie-Pop vocals and dreamy synth textures creates a unique Indie-Math-Pop fusion. Lott’s influences draw heavily from […]

JOYNER LUCAS Announces Headline Show @ The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 23rd August
Gigs

JOYNER LUCAS Announces Headline Show @ The Limelight 2, Belfast Thursday 23rd August

June 20, 2018 XS Noize

US Rapper & Poet Joyner Lucas is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Thursday 23rd August 2018. Lucas is readying his debut album, following his critically acclaimed mixtape 508-507-2209. […]

GANG OF FOUR Share the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP
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GANG OF FOUR Share the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP

June 19, 2018 XS Noize

Gang of Four have today released the video for ‘Lucky’ from the band’s latest ‘Complicit’ EP. Watch the ‘Lucky’ video – also featuring Nova Twin’s Amy Love, who provides BVs on many of the tracks […]

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