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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 […]

          Kings of Leon
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          August 22, 2025

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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

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          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

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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
          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
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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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

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          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
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          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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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

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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

          August 13, 2025

          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

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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

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          The Subways
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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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Month: April 2019

EDWYN COLLINS - Announces Irish Shows at The Belfast Empire + Liberty Hall Theatre
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EDWYN COLLINS – Announces Irish Shows at The Belfast Empire + Liberty Hall Theatre

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

Edwyn Collins announces live at Liberty Hall Theatre, 14th September and The Belfast Empire, 15th September 2019. Tickets €30.00/ £24.00 inclusive of booking fee, go on sale Friday at 9 AM. Edwyn Collins released his […]

SNOW PATROL: CONFIRM Northern Ireland tour dates
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BBC Northern Ireland goes on the road with Snow Patrol, TONIGHT: BBC One at 10.35pm

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

For a quarter of a century, from small gigs to the biggest arenas in the world, Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol have lived life on tour buses, aeroplanes and in hotels. In late 2018, after […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Sara Lew - "Same Old People" - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Sara Lew – “Same Old People” – Listen Now

April 24, 2019 XS Noize

The new single “Same Old People” from SARA LEW will be released on 24th of April 2019 as a prelude to her concert at Spot Festival Saturday 4th of May and the forthcoming album ’Sunday […]

ALBUM REVIEW: From Carbon - Existence
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: From Carbon – Existence

April 23, 2019 Lori Gava

The exciting Indie Manchester band From Carbon released “Existence” on March 30th the follow up to their 2014 debut “Wealth”. The band combines emotive lyrics with atmospheric sonics and hardworking sound craft to deliver their […]

Glasgow trio, PAWS share new video for "Joanna" - Watch Now 1
Gigs

Glasgow trio, PAWS share new video for “Joanna” – Watch Now

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Nearly every song on Glasgow’s PAWS’ forthcoming release Your Church On My Bonfire can get stuck in your head and, in the same way as some of their clear inspirations like Death Cab For Cutie […]

INTERVIEW: Irish Electro-Pop Sensation LAOISE on new EP, ‘Mad’. 2
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INTERVIEW: Irish Electro-Pop Sensation LAOISE on new EP, ‘Mad’.

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Irish pop artist LAOISE returns with her eagerly anticipated new EP, ‘Mad’. Incorporating elements of synth and alternative pop, these four songs co-written and co-produced by Seán Behan and Richey McCourt, embody everything LAOISE’s audience […]

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance
Gigs

LUCY SPRAGGAN shares lyric video to new track ‘End of The World’ + announces Glastonbury performance

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

Lucy Spraggan is in a good place and wants to share it with the world – last week Lucy announced that she will be playing Glastonbury for a second time and today she shares a lyric video to […]

The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games
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The Symbiotic Link between Music & Video Games

April 23, 2019 XS Noize

There was a time when music and video games had very little in common. Early console games were played to the sound of blips, beeps and other computer-generated noises aimed at adding an extra dimension […]

THE VAMPS - Release their 'Missing You' EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows 1
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THE VAMPS – Release their ‘Missing You’ EP ahead of Belfast & Dublin Shows

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Vamps are back and this time they’re doing it on their terms, with the release of their Missing You EP. Entirely co-written and co-produced by the band. Live Nation and The O2 have today […]

THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
Gigs

THE WATERBOYS – Strut Through Streets of Tokyo In Video For New Single “Where The Action Is” – Watch Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of last month’s single “Right Side Of Heartbreak (Wrong Side Of Love),” The Waterboys released today the video for “Where The Action Is,” the title track and new single from their forthcoming […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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SAARLOOS – Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos has announced a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

LA FINE EQUIPE - Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ - Listen to track
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LA FINE EQUIPE – Release New Album, ‘5th Season’ – Listen to track

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

La Fine Equipe are a wildly talented group of beatmakers comprised of four skilled producers from Marseille. Oogo, Chomsky, Mr Gib & Blanka, have been making a thrilling mixture of hip-hop, disco, R&B and funk […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BELONGING Returns with New Single ‘ALL I CAN HEAR’ – Listen Now

April 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following support from Radio X and blog buzz for his 2018 singles, London singer-songwriter Belonging returns today with a brand new track. The pulsating and anthemic All I Can Hear mashes up pop-punk hooks to […]

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ - Listen Now
Gigs

NO ROME returns with new track ‘Cashmoney’ – Listen Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome returns today with new track ‘Cashmoney’, which is available now on Dirty Hit. His ambitious second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’, will be released on May 3rd, with the tracklisting also revealed […]

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album
Gigs

Eagles Of Death Metal’s JESSE HUGHES Announces First Ever Covers Album

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

Eagles Of Death Metal’s Jesse “Boots Electric” Hughes is tipping his hat to 13 of his favourite songs with his first covers album, titled Eagles Of Death Metal Presents Boots Electric Performing The Best Songs […]

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic 'VELOCITY GIRL' - Watch Now
Gigs

PRIMAL SCREAM share video to their 1986 classic ‘VELOCITY GIRL’ – Watch Now

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

In just 82 seconds, Primal Scream’s ‘Velocity Girl’ became a landmark moment in the nascent indie scene and ignited a band who would become a pivotal part of British music culture. First released as the b-side to their second […]

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June 2
Gigs

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES – Return with New Album “RISE” out 21st June

April 18, 2019 XS Noize

The Hollywood Vampires – return with new music from their explosive second album, “Rise.” Rock and roll royalty Joe Perry, Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and shock rock icon Alice Cooper join forces once again for the unmissable rock album of 2019. Seconds into the […]

MADONNA to release 14th studio album 'Madame X' globally on June 14th - Listen to first track 'Medellín' 2
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MADONNA to release 14th studio album ‘Madame X’ globally on June 14th – Listen to first track ‘Medellín’

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Madonna’s highly-anticipated 14th studio album Madame X will be released on June 14th globally from Live Nation, Interscope Records and Maverick. The first track from the album “Medellín,” with Colombian superstar Maluma, will be Zane […]

Gang of Four
Gigs

GANG OF FOUR reveal the official video for new single, ‘Change The Locks’ – Watch Now

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

Pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four release a video for brand new single ‘Change The Locks’ today. A standout cut from their forthcoming new album ‘Happy Now’ (19 April), ‘Change The Locks’ is a synth […]

D O V E S - Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums 1
Gigs

D O V E S – Announce Limited, Coloured Vinyl Reissues of their first three albums

April 17, 2019 XS Noize

High on the emotional responses to their first gigs for a decade, a re-energised Doves follow their live return by announcing numbered limited edition, two-disc, coloured vinyl packages of their first three albums. Released on […]

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