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          Oasis release ‘Bring It Down (Live From Edinburgh 9 August ’25)’

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          Ahead of beginning their sold-out run of shows in North America, Oasis release ‘Bring It On Down (Live from Edinburgh, 9 August ‘25).’ The track was recorded on Saturday 9th August at the second of […]

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          Kings of Leon Drop New Single “We’re Onto Something” Featuring Zach Bryan

          August 22, 2025

          GRAMMY Award®-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon have released new single, “We’re Onto Something” featuring Zach Bryan, via Love Tap Records, the band’s own imprint distributed by Virgin Records. Last weekend, Zach Bryan joined Kings of Leon on […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Alice – The Clearing

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          Four years after their Brit Award-winning Blue Weekend gave them their first UK No. 1, Wolf Alice return with The Clearing—an album that feels less like a follow-up and more like a hard-earned arrival. Rather […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

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          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 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

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          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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
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          LIVE REVIEW: Barry Can’t Swim – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          All Points East has always prided itself on curating a forward-thinking electronic bill, and this year was no exception. Chase & Status set Victoria Park alight with their trademark mix of drum ’n’ bass and […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

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          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
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          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
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          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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          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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          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

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          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

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          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

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          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

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          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
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          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

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DMA'S Return to the UK for a headline tour in April
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DMA’S Return to the UK for a headline tour in April

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S have announced that they will be returning to the UK for a headline tour in April. Tickets go on sale at 10 am on Friday 25 January at www.dmasdmas.com. The band recently completed a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: McDermott's 2 Hours vs Levellers - Besieged
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ALBUM REVIEW: McDermott’s 2 Hours vs Levellers – Besieged

January 21, 2019 Michael Barron

In 1986, McDermott’s 2 Hours was founded by Nick Burbridge. Two years later, The Levellers, who cite McDermott’s 2 Hours as a “major formative influence”, formed. The Levellers would cover McDermott’s 2 Hours “Dirty Davey” […]

Track of the Day – Hannah Grace – 'With You' - Listen Now
Track Of The Day

Track of the Day – Hannah Grace – ‘With You’ – Listen Now

January 21, 2019 Amanda Stock

Hannah Grace has released her brand new single ‘With You’ through Never Fade Records. Already proving a radio hit as a current feature on the BBC Radio Wales A-List, ‘With You’ is a bold demonstration […]

SWERVEDRIVER Announce New album 'Future Ruins' out 25th January via Rock Action
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SWERVEDRIVER Announce New album ‘Future Ruins’ out 25th January via Rock Action

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Rock Action are proud to announce the signing of British alt. rock legends SWERVEDRIVER. The band will release their brand new album Future Ruins on January 25th and are previewing the record with the brand […]

BEVERLEY KNIGHT Announced as Guest Artist for ANDREA BOCELLI at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 24 October
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BEVERLEY KNIGHT Announced as Guest Artist for ANDREA BOCELLI at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Thursday 24 October

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

The world’s most beloved tenor, Andrea Bocelli, is delighted to announce that the queen of British Soul Beverley Knight will join him on his highly anticipated upcoming headline tour this autumn.  2019 sees Beverley celebrate an […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Kick Off 2019 With New Single ‘I Was An Astronaut’ - Watch the video
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Kick Off 2019 With New Single ‘I Was An Astronaut’ – Watch the video

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following their busiest year to date, Brand New Friend continue onwards and upwards with a new single and massive UK tour. ‘I Was An Astronaut’ is released out today and is backed with brand new […]

MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday May 29th 2019
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MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS Announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday May 29th 2019

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

British songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Hegarty (AKA Matthew And The Atlas) is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Wednesday, May 29th 2019. Their new album ‘Morning Dancer’ is due for release […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler - 'Take Shelter' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jeremie Whistler – ‘Take Shelter’ – Listen Now

January 21, 2019 XS Noize

The French music landscape continues to uncover surprising gems. The latest to emerge from the burgeoning electronic scene is Parisian electronic singer/producer Jeremie Whistler, who pre-empts the release of his debut album ‘The Dawn’ with […]

UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!
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UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS to play headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 TONIGHT!

January 19, 2019 XS Noize

UK’s scuzziest ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz, UNCLE ACID & THE DEADBEATS, play a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 tonight, Saturday 19th January 2019. The band prepare to hit the roads of Europe this […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single “Impossible” – Listen Now

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019. C DUNCAN’s highly-anticipated third album sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and works with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first time. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: John Metcalfe - ’See Me Through’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: John Metcalfe – ’See Me Through’ – Watch Now

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

John Metcalfe is a former member of Factory Records band The Durutti Column who has arranged music for Morrissey, Coldplay, Blur, U2 and many more. John will rerelease last years album Absence which had a very limited release on Berlin’s Neue […]

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

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

Nic Cester releases 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 was the perfect opportunity to create something special. The process […]

BANANARAMA Announce first new album in a decade - "In Stereo" - Plus series of intimate one-off club shows. 1
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BANANARAMA Announce first new album in a decade – “In Stereo” – Plus series of intimate one-off club shows.

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

For the past three decades, Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward have been one of pop’s most influential and revered groups. Their hit-packed career happened because they were the mould-breakers. Sometimes reminders of pop genius […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Cry Monster Cry - Citadel (The Richey McCourt Remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Cry Monster Cry – Citadel (The Richey McCourt Remix) – Listen Now

January 18, 2019 XS Noize

CRY MONSTER CRY are two Irish brothers that make emotive, complex alternative-folk songs. Their recent single ‘Citadel’ is a testament to their art for exquisite song-craft. We are now pleased to announce the premiere for […]

SKYELEPHANT to release ‘Songs for the Fragile Collective' on 15th March 2019 - Listen to track
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SKYELEPHANT to release ‘Songs for the Fragile Collective’ on 15th March 2019 – Listen to track

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

On paper, this shouldn’t work. A fifty-something geezer from England locks himself away in his tiny home studio for three and a half years, to pour his soul into an album of self-penned songs. The […]

PARIS STREET REBELS to release I Don't Wanna Die Young/Freakshow AA side
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PARIS STREET REBELS to release I Don’t Wanna Die Young/Freakshow AA side

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

Willed into existence in the year 2017, Paris Street Rebels take the best parts of the transatlantic Punk explosion of the 1970s and combine it with towering melodies and 21st-century working class outrage. The 4 […]

METHYL ETHEL share new video for 'Trip The Mains' - Watch Now
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METHYL ETHEL share new video for ‘Trip The Mains’ – Watch Now

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

Late last year, Australian psych-pop band Methyl Ethel announced their forthcoming album, Triage out next month. Today, they share the single and accompanying video for ‘Trip The Mains’. Methyl Ethel principal Jake Webb says of […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Gallipoli
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut – Gallipoli

January 17, 2019 Michael Barron

There is definitely something special about Beirut and the way frontman Zach Condon holds his band together. At just twenty years old “bloggers and industry types” had hyped his first New York show at the […]

GLEN HANSARD Announces new album 'This Wild Willing' out April 12th - Hear new single "I'll Be You, Be Me" now
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GLEN HANSARD Announces new album ‘This Wild Willing’ out April 12th – Hear new single “I’ll Be You, Be Me” now

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

Those who have followed Glen Hansard’s career since his Academy Award-winning turn in the film ‘Once’ will have witnessed one artistic arc: the journey of a Dublin busker who cut his teeth on the greats […]

SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Announce headline Belfast show at The LIMELIGHT 1, Sunday February 24th 2019
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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Announce headline Belfast show at The LIMELIGHT 1, Sunday February 24th 2019

January 17, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Sleeping with Sirens are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Sunday 24th February 2019. Sleeping With Sirens are currently working on their 6th studio album, the […]

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