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

          August 22, 2025

          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

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          Suede Reveal 2026 UK Tour in Support of Antidepressants After Southbank Sell-Out

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

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          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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
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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 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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
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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
          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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          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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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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 […]

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

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          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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        • 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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

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

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          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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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019 2
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera has announced her first European tour in thirteen years. The vocal powerhouse will bring The X Tour to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Russia, Ireland & the U.K. this July […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer - 'Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer' - Watch Now
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COWBOY FLYING SAUCER release new album ‘Travel Lodge’ – out 5th April 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

On April 5th Cowboy Flying Saucer (CFS) are to release their second album, Travel Lodge’, on their own Sparrowhawk Records imprint. The follow up their 2017 eponymous debut LP, the album tells the tale of […]

ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019
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ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie, has today announced her biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Sunday 18th August 2019. A hugely triumphant year for the Essex-born […]

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019
Gigs

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show last year, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 24th August 2019 alongside an all-star lineup of special […]

TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour
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TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Trevor Horn has today announced a headline UK tour for July 2019. The tour will see Trevor and his band, as well as an orchestra, play shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham. They will […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC on Tuesday, June 04th 2019 at Waterfront Hall. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a […]

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society

March 3, 2019 Michael Barron

At XS Noize we have taken you on musical journeys one didn’t think was possible through books, particularly graphic novels. We have taken you on magical mystery tours via Yellow Submarine, explored the stories behind […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie - The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie – The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

March 3, 2019 Daniel Lynch

These aren’t the rock and roll covers you’ll hear on fancy new car advertisements on the TV. Hayseed Dixie take classic rock, get it drunk on homemade alcohol, spin it around a few times and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé - ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé – ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’

March 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Two years on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Hit the Light, Ten Fe are back with their follow-up. Future Perfect, Present Tense, is due out March 8th on Some Kinda Love/PIAS […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single 'I Can't Keep Up With Your Love' - Listen Now
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PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ – Listen Now

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation releases the follow up to last month’s ‘Look What You Started’ today. ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ is the 2nd track to be taken from their forthcoming EP […]

ihatezacky releases debut EP 'IN.CASE.I.DON'T.WAKE.UP' on 26 April 2019 1
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ihatezacky releases debut EP ‘IN.CASE.I.DON’T.WAKE.UP’ on 26 April 2019

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Zachariah Storm AKA ihatezacky is the lead singer of Grunge/Hardcore band The Flesh Velvet who’ve played all over the UK & Europe, his influences include Marilyn Manson, Suicideboys, Korn, Eminem, Dr Dre & Scarlxrd. Personal […]

Icelandic singer Hafdis Huld to release fifth studio album 'Variations' on 26 April 2019
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Icelandic singer Hafdis Huld to release fifth studio album ‘Variations’ on 26 April 2019

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Hafdis Huld is an Icelandic singer with an international fan-base in over 65 countries. Her songs have more than 11.5 million Spotify streams, are on numerous compilations and advertising campaigns across Europe. She’s had several […]

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 2, 2019 Clair McAllister

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicked off in Belfast on 28th February at the Ulster Hall. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live images. Check out more images […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1

March 1, 2019 Lori Gava

In 2015 Foals released their much anticipated fourth recording, “What Went Down”. That album could be best described as a collection of aggressive intense rock tunes that have come to define Foals’ sound. In January […]

PREFAB SPROUT Announce Special Edition 'Steve McQueen Acoustic' for Record Store Day 2019
New Music

PREFAB SPROUT Announce Special Edition ‘Steve McQueen Acoustic’ for Record Store Day 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Originally released in 1985, Prefab Sprout have announced a special edition of their masterpiece ‘Steve McQueen’. ‘Steve McQueen Acoustic’ will be released exclusively on 180g vinyl for the very first time for Record Store Day […]

SONJA SLEATOR announces brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ March 1st and EP ‘VIOLENT STRAWBERRY’ April 5th
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SONJA SLEATOR shares video for brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ – Watch Now

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator has established herself as one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable singer/songwriters. Her story-driven songs are making her one to watch in the Irish music scene and have led to appearances on local radio, […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
Gigs

GOMEZ announces their headline show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, Fri 26 July 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their July 2019 UK tour, Southport-quartet Gomez announces their headline show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, Fri 26 July 2019. After last year’s sold-out 20th anniversary tour, the group return to the stage in support […]

MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle 1
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS have added a second show at Malahide Castle due to phenomenal demand

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have added a second show at Malahide Castle due to phenomenal demand. Tickets for the extra date Saturday 15th June are on sale now. The Gentlemen of The Road production features special […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019
Gigs

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Star Riders are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The band will release their fourth studio album in September of this year. […]

Motörhead announce 'Overkill / Bomber' 7" single for Record Store Day
New Music

Motörhead announce ‘Overkill / Bomber’ 7″ single for Record Store Day

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Motörhead has announced the release of ‘Overkill / Bomber’ on double picture disc 7” vinyl, which will be released via BMG for Record Store Day, featuring a new 2019 remaster of the original ‘Overkill’ single […]

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