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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 […]

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

          October 15, 2025

          Emotion-fueled rock collective Culture Wars return with their new single “Bittersweet,” an arena-ready, shout-from-the-rooftops anthem that showcases frontman Alex Dugan’s dynamic vocal range and the band’s ability to blend soaring hooks with raw angst. The […]

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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 […]

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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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          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
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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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        • 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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BLOODHOUND have announced that their debut FRAGILE SKELETON album
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BLOODHOUND have announced that their debut FRAGILE SKELETON album

December 29, 2019 XS Noize

Atmospheric Hull grunge trio BLOODHOUND have announced that their debut FRAGILE SKELETON album will be released on 31 January 2020. Taking influence from the likes of Queens of The Stone Age, Drenge, Royal Blood and […]

Rock Legends GUNS N’ ROSES Return to Ireland with 2020 Tour
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GUNS N’ ROSES Have Extended Their European Tour Already

December 29, 2019 XS Noize

Christmas came early for Guns n’ Roses fans earlier on in December when they announced plans for an incredible tour that would keep them busy for much of 2020. Now, Christmas has come early twice […]

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast 10
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// A Photographic Review of 2019

December 29, 2019 Conor Kinahan

It’s the end of a decade so we here at XS Noize wanted to take a look back at 2019 and what made it special photographically. With work curated carefully from our team of photographers, […]

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20
Album Reviews

Albums of The Year 2019 – XS Noize Top 20

December 24, 2019 Conor Kinahan

2019 has been an incredible year for music, with releases from legendary artist’s including The Who, Northern Ireland’s very own Snow Patrol and Liam Gallagher. But it’s not all been about the Legends making a […]

IVORY WAVE release new video for latest single ‘Weigh Me Down’ - Watch Now
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IVORY WAVE release new video for latest single ‘Weigh Me Down’ – Watch Now

December 19, 2019 XS Noize

Birmingham quintet Ivory Wave have today released a new video for latest single ‘Weigh Me Down’. Filmed at their recent headline Birmingham show, it encapsulates their contagious energy and beautifully chaotic live shows. They can […]

DAVID KEENAN will release his debut album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” on 10th January 2020 1
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DAVID KEENAN will release his debut album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” on 10th January 2020

December 19, 2019 XS Noize

David Keenan’s first album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” – will be released on Rubyworks on Friday 10th January 2020. The first taste of the record comes on Friday 13th September, with the release […]

HERMITAGE GREEN - headline Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday 20th December 2019
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HERMITAGE GREEN – headline Limelight 2, Belfast on Friday 20th December 2019

December 19, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from Limerick, Ireland, Hermitage Green have made a large impact in a short period of time. After having released their first full-length album Save Your Soul via SONY Ireland and watching it climb the charts, they […]

Dance anthem maestro SIGALA coming to Belfast & Dublin in February
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Dance anthem maestro SIGALA coming to Belfast & Dublin in February

December 19, 2019 XS Noize

Sigala is one of the UK’s most respected and influential electronic music producers with 7 platinum singles, 10 million worldwide sales, 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 2 billion streams under his belt. […]

THE BEATLES - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the immersive experience launches at Tate Liverpool with Dolby Atmos 1
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THE BEATLES – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the immersive experience launches at Tate Liverpool with Dolby Atmos

December 19, 2019 XS Noize

Tate Liverpool and National Museums Liverpool, with a little help from The Beatles and Dolby Laboratories, today launched a unique experiential presentation of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in Dolby Atmos®, as a Christmas […]

WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020 1
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WIN: Tickets to see GUNS N’ ROSES live at Marlay Park on Saturday 27th June 2020

December 18, 2019 XS Noize

The band that shook Slane Castle and the world with their historic return in 2017, Guns N’ Roses have announced dates for 2020 – the next step in their phenomenal career. Making stops in Spain, Germany, UK, […]

British singer-songwriter RICHARD WALTERS shares pared-back rendition of ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’
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British singer-songwriter RICHARD WALTERS shares pared-back rendition of ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’

December 18, 2019 XS Noize

With Christmas just around the corner, British singer-songwriter Richard Walters – now signed to Cooking Vinyl – is today sharing a sublime, pared-back rendition of ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’. The track follows the recent […]

JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour
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JAMES BLUNT unveils video for latest track ‘The Truth’ – Watch Now

December 18, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of his top 3 UK and sixth studio album, ‘Once Upon A Mind’, James Blunt today released the video for latest track ‘The Truth’. Directed by Vaughan Arnell, the video sees James […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part two) By Kaori Ozaki
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Golden Sheep (part two) By Kaori Ozaki

December 17, 2019 Michael Barron

In part one of “The Golden Sheep” we were introduced to Tsugu, a girl who loves her electric guitar so much, that, along with her amp, it was the first thing she unpacked when she […]

THE ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE return with their 5th album ‘Stages’ - released on January 8th 2020
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Electric Soft Parade – Stages

December 17, 2019 Michael Barron

As The Electric Soft Parade has aged, the wait between albums has increased with almost seven years separating Stages and their previous fourth LP, IDIOTS. As extensive as this wait has been; The Electric Soft […]

RAZORLIGHT were joined onstage by members of EXTINCTION REBELLION at final show of UK tour
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RAZORLIGHT were joined onstage by members of EXTINCTION REBELLION at final show of UK tour

December 17, 2019 XS Noize

Razorlight invited climate change activists Extinction Rebellion on stage during the encore of their sold-out Brixton Electric show on Saturday night. The London show marked the end of their headline UK tour and, prior to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Avalon Highway - ‘Hope We Don’t Die, Young’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Avalon Highway – ‘Hope We Don’t Die, Young’

December 17, 2019 XS Noize

Following their carefree summer single ‘Hungover In The Sun’, Mike Batt’s latest discovery – Roots band AVALON HIGHWAY are back with their newest track ‘Hope We Don’t Die, Young’. This new single gives us an […]

10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Casinos 2
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10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Casinos

December 17, 2019 XS Noize

There is always a logic or any specific reason behind the invention of everything. Are you a true gambler? Then you must be reading this article because a lot of information related to the casino […]

THE STYLISTICS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Friday October 30th 2020
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THE STYLISTICS announce headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Friday October 30th 2020

December 17, 2019 XS Noize

The Stylistics, a band who gave us the love hits which defined a generation are back with a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on Friday, October 30th 2020. One of the great live […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Steer - ‘Monster’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Daniel Steer – ‘Monster’

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

‘Monster’ is the third single from Daniel Steer’s forthcoming solo album due for release in February 2020. The album sees a return to Daniel’s indie rock roots and exudes the optimism of a man who […]

CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN extend winter UK arena tour with new Scotland dates
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CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN discuss 10 years together in a rare, joint interview – Watch Now

December 16, 2019 XS Noize

All four members of Catfish and the Bottlemen appear together in a rare, joint interview to celebrate a decade on record and on the road in a dedicated programme, The Rise: 10 Years, 10 Key […]

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