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          Def Leppard Release New Single “Rejoice” Ahead of Triumphant Las Vegas Return

          January 22, 2026

          Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single “Rejoice”. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas […]

          Simple Things
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          Kerry pop-folk trio Simple Things release new single ‘Wait For Me’

          January 21, 2026

          Simple Things are a rising pop-folk trio from the heart of Kerry, made up of Dylan O’Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Kealan Cahill (accordion, keyboards), and Shane Kennedy (bass guitar, mandolin). Dylan and Kealan began their musical […]

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          SUGAR share new single ‘Long Live Love’ & announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show 

          January 21, 2026

          SUGAR – the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis – announce today a second brand new single, following the bombshell news of the band’s return last year, as well as news of […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast - Yeah Yeah Yeah
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Cast – Yeah Yeah Yeah

          January 22, 2026

          They say things come in threes. Since 2024, Cast have been a three-piece, and Yeah Yeah Yeah is their second album in that leaner setup. It’s also the second time they’ve worked with producer Youth, […]

          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 […]

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Craic, Community and Conviction: The Mary Wallopers storm Belfast

          December 29, 2025

          The Mary Wallopers returned to Belfast on 23 December fresh from five consecutive nights at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, and if there was any risk of fatigue, it never showed. From the opening song, pints were flying, […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

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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// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

          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 […]

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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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        • Alexander Wolfe
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          Alexander Wolfe on ‘Everythinglessness’ and confronting masculinity through music | XS Noize Podcast #266

          January 20, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie on new album INDI and trusting his instinct | XS Noize Podcast #265

          January 14, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Callum Beattie to talk about a pivotal moment in his career and his forthcoming album INDI, released January 23rd. After landing two […]

          Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

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Month: January 2019

The Stranglers present the Star Inn, with prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award 1
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The Stranglers present the Star Inn, with prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Legendary British band The Stranglers have today presented a 400-year-old local pub in Surrey, the Star Inn, with the prestigious PRS for Music Heritage Award. The accolade is given to those live music venues across […]

A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS share ‘Punch Back’ from new live LP - Watch Now
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A Place To Bury Strangers share new track ‘Chrome Shadow’ – Watch Video

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

For over a decade Brooklyn’s A Place To Bury Strangers have been dealing in pure sonic destruction. Famously lauded as the loudest band in NYC, their thunderous noise-rock has seen them pick up a cult […]

Paris Youth Foundation Announce New Single 'Look What You Started' + Headline Liverpool Show
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Paris Youth Foundation Announce New Single ‘Look What You Started’ + Headline Liverpool Show

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Enigmatic Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation returns with a new single next month. ‘Look What You Started’ will be released on Feb 8th. The track is taken from their forthcoming EP ‘The Nights Are For […]

Cage the Elephant Announce ‘Social Cues’, Their Fifth Studio Album Out April 19th
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Cage the Elephant Announce ‘Social Cues’, Their Fifth Studio Album Out April 19th

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Cage The Elephant have announced the release of their fifth studio album, Social Cues, out April 19th via Columbia Records. Produced by John Hill (Santigold, Florence + The Machine, Portugal. The Man, tUnE-yArDs), the album […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Roman Harris - The Smell of Heather
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Roman Harris – The Smell of Heather

January 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the new video of The Smell Of Heather by Roman Harris. Influenced by Indie, Folk and R&B, Roman’s sound is heartfelt, soulful and very soft on the ear. […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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Mercury Prize nominated Scottish multi-instrumentalist C DUNCAN announces spring 2019 UK tour

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29th, C Duncan’s highly anticipated third album ‘Health’ sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

Interpol Release New Single, ‘Fine Mess’ - Listen Now
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Interpol Release New Single, ‘Fine Mess’ – Listen Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Interpol commence 2019 with new single ‘Fine Mess’, ‘Fine Mess’ continues the invigorated creative spirit of 2018’s triumphant Top Ten album Marauder, presenting Interpol at their more urgent and essential – with Paul Banks’ feverish vocals […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ - Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: MALMØ – Frostbite: The Inevitable End, Part I – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Frostbite, the brand new single by Danish artist MALMØ, is out on 1 st February 2019 via Integrity Records. The track and accompanying video comprise Part I of a 4-track EP, The Inevitable End, a […]

Glen Hansard reveals video for new single 'I'll Be You, Be Me' - Watch Now
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Glen Hansard reveals video for new single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ – Watch Now

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Glen Hansard has revealed the video for lead single ‘I’ll Be You, Be Me’ from ‘This Wild Willing’, his fourth full-length album and a collection of songs that follows a different path, one where […]

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Frank Turner With Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie, Victoria Warehouse Manchester

January 30, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner played an amazing show with Jimmy Eat World and Grace Petrie at the Victoria Warehouse Manchester. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live and portrait images. Check out more images […]

REVIEW: UZ - The Rebirth (Remixes)
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REVIEW: UZ – The Rebirth (Remixes)

January 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Released via UZ’s own trap label Quality Goods Records is “The Rebirth” LP (Remixes). The producer, DJ and taste-maker delivered the original version back in the summer of last year, and now it sounds completely […]

Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson
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Apple Corps and WingNut Films announce collaboration between The Beatles and director Sir Peter Jackson

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films Ltd.  Announce an exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and the acclaimed Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter Jackson. The new film will be based around 55 hours of never-released […]

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1
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British folk-rock group Bear’s Den announce headline Belfast show, Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

British folk-rock group Bear’s Den is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 11th April 2019 at The Limelight 1. Bear’s Den announced their third studio album, ‘ So that you might hear […]

Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March
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Dave Keuning, guitarist from The Killers, announces headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2, Sunday 24th March

January 30, 2019 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, has announced a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday 24th March 2019. The show is part of an 8 day UK tour […]

INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start - The Rise The Fall And Breaking State 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Brix Smith Start – The Rise The Fall And Breaking State

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Brix Smith-Start is something of an iconic figure in the world of rock and to women in general. She released a best-selling autobiography in 2016 The Rise, The Fall and the Rise about her momentous […]

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Snow Patrol at Bournemouth International Centre

January 29, 2019 Helen Russell

Snow Patrol came to Bournemouth on a winter Sunday night as part of the second leg of their Wildness European tour. The International Centre was packed out early to see support from Roe a talented […]

JET Frontman NIC CESTER Shares Video for New Solo Track ‘EYES ON THE HORIZON’
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Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’ – Watch Now

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Nic Cester releases the new video for Sur La Seine remix of ‘Who You Think You Are’. The album version of the track was already completely different from Nic Cester’s past projects & this remix […]

BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson 2
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: All Summer Long by Hope Larson

January 29, 2019 Michael Barron

In All Summer Long, music and summer are the main themes, but neither Woodstock or Bryan Adams or “69” find a home here. The latter may well be omitted because this graphic novel is aimed […]

Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’ 1
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Pet Shop Boys announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today announce the release on DVD, Blu-ray and CD of their breath-taking show ‘Inner Sanctum’, filmed at London’s Royal Opera House during a sold-out run last summer. The iconic duo’s acclaimed production, […]

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April
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Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides announce Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April

January 29, 2019 XS Noize

Irish indie pop three-piece True Tides are pleased to announce a Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 13th April 2019. The bands new single, The Answer is out now, listen below. Formed in 2017, True […]

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