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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

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          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

          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: 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 […]

          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 […]

        • 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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        • 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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        • 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, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

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LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018
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LIVE REVIEW: Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics, Belfast SSE Arena 25/11/2018

November 27, 2018 Chris Snoddon

Back at the start of the year, it was announced that Radio 1’s Superstar DJ Pete Tong along with Jules Buckley and his Heritage Orchestra would showcase their union of Classical Music and iconic Ibiza […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
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GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March.

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Gerry Cinnamon is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. With no hype machine, no radio play and no record label backing, Gerry Cinnamon has achieved record-breaking success […]

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: New Irish band SAARLOOS discuss songwriting and upcoming Belfast show

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Saarloos are a new Irish band consisting of critically acclaimed songwriters, Brian McGovern and Craig Gallagher. Having formed a formidable songwriting partnership they felt a desire to perform their songs together onstage. Saarloos are playing […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
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WHITE LIES share video for “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five – Watch Now

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of their imminent album Five, released on February 01, 2019 through [PIAS] Recordings, White Lies have today shared the video for new track ” Believe It”.  A thing of enigmatic beauty, the video – shot in Tijuana, […]

PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019
Gigs

PAUL YOUNG Announces (35 YEARS OF NO PARLEZ TOUR) Live At The Waterfront Belfast, May 23rd 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Everyone’s favourite 80’s artist Paul Young is back on tour with a headline show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 23rd May 2019. Paul will be performing his much-loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS Announce Cardiff Castle Show – June 29th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

On Saturday 29th June 2019 Manic Street Preachers return to Cardiff Castle to play a very special hometown show celebrating their 1998 album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’.  The band have previously announced a […]

STORMZY - Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019
Gigs

STORMZY – Announces BELSONIC 2019 Headline show, Thursday June 20th 2019

November 26, 2018 XS Noize

Ivor Novello winning and recently announced Glastonbury headliner Stormzy is pleased to announce his largest Belfast headline show to date at Belsonic on Thursday 20th June 2019.  Eighteen months since the release of his debut album, Stormzy can […]

The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
Gigs

THE 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’ ahead of next Friday’s album release

November 23, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 release the video for ’SINCERITY IS SCARY’. The 1975’S third album “A BRIEF INQUIRY INTO ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS” is released on 30th November 2018. “IT’S NOT LIVING (IF IT’S NOT WITH YOU)” is the […]

Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single 'Crosses' - Watch Video
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Liverpool’s FACTORY burst with fizzing ambition on new single ‘Crosses’ – Watch Video

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

A three-minute burst of energy and Liverpool-based four-piece, Factory launch their third single, Crosses, to concrete their place in the swell of amp-blowing guitar music, bursting the banks of the Mersey and flooding the North […]

ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single 'De Moe'! - Listen Now
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ME ME DETROIT return with edgy new single ‘De Moe’! – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Birmingham-based multi-instrumentalist Maria Rodriguez – aka MeMe Detroit – returns with edgy new single De Moe, taken from her new EP Life In The Now, out on 23rd November 2018 via SoulRock Central Records. De Moe is inspired by the negativity that seems to emanate from […]

FREE MONEY drop new single 'Moving On' from upcoming EP - Listen Now
The Listening Post

FREE MONEY drop new single ‘Moving On’ from upcoming EP – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Free Money are set to drop their new EP on November 22nd via Buff Records / Communion. By subverting the lust for materialism, (the Bank Of) Free Money are allowing themselves to adopt alter-egos, banker […]

THE PRODIGY release new single 'TIMEBOMB ZONE' today, taken from band's seventh straight No.1 album 'NO TOURISTS'
Gigs

THE PRODIGY release new single ‘TIMEBOMB ZONE’ today, taken from band’s seventh straight No.1 album ‘NO TOURISTS’

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Prodigy have announced details of new single ‘Timebomb Zone’, the latest track to be lifted from their seventh straight No.1 album, ‘No Tourists’. The band played two rapturously-received sold-out dates at London’s Alexandra Palace last week and continue […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation - 'Around The World' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: MOUNT & Noize Generation – ‘Around The World’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 Gemma Harewood

Killing it right now is the new single “Around The World” from MOUNT and Noize Generation. Vienna based MOUNT has worked with his good friend for this spicy collaboration, which sees them put a refreshing […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lydia Evangeline releases video for latest single ‘Down’ – Watch Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Lydia Evangeline releases the music video for new, dark synth-pop single – ‘Down’ (REL: 23.11.18). Check out the exclusive XS Noize premiere of ‘Down’ – BELOW: Speaking about the video Lydia said “I wanted the visuals […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper - ‘I’m Yours’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jacko Hooper – ‘I’m Yours’ – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today we are pleased to premiere ‘I’m Yours’ the 4th track from Jacko Hooper’s new EP release ‘Together We’re Lost’ out tomorrow 23rd November. Together We’re Lost is the third EP release from Brighton singer-songwriter Jacko Hooper. Following a […]

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers - Listen Now
Gigs

THE STREETS drops new single ft Chip and Grim Sickers – Listen Now

November 22, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his forthcoming UK tour, which includes no less than five Brixton Academy dates (totalling eight performances at the venue in less than twelve months), Mike Skinner has today released a new single as […]

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019
Gigs

WEEZER Announce (THE BLACK ALBUM) set for release, March 1, 2019

November 21, 2018 XS Noize

Weezer fans, rejoice! At long last, the band’s highly anticipated, near-mythical new album, Weezer (The Black Album), has a release date:  March 1, 2019.  The album’s release date news comes with an amazing, second taste of the album, […]

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 […]

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