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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

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          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

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          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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          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

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          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

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          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

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          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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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          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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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

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          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

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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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Keith Flint's death not ruled as suicide
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Keith Flint’s death not ruled as suicide

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Keith Flint’s coroner’s report has revealed the Prodigy frontman died from hanging with unspecified amounts of cocaine, alcohol and codeine in his system. Keith Flint’s death has not been ruled a suicide because there is […]

OLYMPIA - Announces New Album: 'FLAMINGO' - Listen to New Single: 'Hounds' 1
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OLYMPIA – Announces New Album: ‘FLAMINGO’ – Listen to New Single: ‘Hounds’

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer-songwriter OLYMPIA returns to Australia following massive UK/Europe tour with Julia Jacklin and BBC Radio 1 support. Fresh off the back of sold out shows across Australia, the UK, and Europe, OLYMPIA has today […]

Leading Music Television Production OTHER VOICES Makes its Return to Belfast on 14th - 16th June
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Leading Music Television Production OTHER VOICES Makes its Return to Belfast on 14th – 16th June

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Other Voices is returning to the culturally vibrant city of Belfast. This edition will run over three days, showcasing an array of fantastic musical and cultural events. Since its first visit to Belfast in 2017, […]

A documentary on LED ZEPPELIN is in the works, which will celebrate the group's 50th anniversary
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A documentary on LED ZEPPELIN is in the works, which will celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

A documentary on Led Zeppelin is in the works, which will celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary. The as-yet-untitled project is now in post-production, and traces the journeys of the four members – Jimmy Page, Robert […]

PETE MACLEOD releases new single 'Goodbye Woman' ahead of UK live dates - Listen Now
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PETE MACLEOD releases new single ‘Goodbye Woman’ ahead of UK live dates – Listen Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Pete MacLeod is set to release a single entitled ‘Goodbye Woman’. Taken from his current album, ‘Walk To The Light’, it coincides with the first of four solo acoustic dates that the Glasgow based […]

Music collective AFRICA EXPRESS announce the release of brand new studio album, EGOLI coming 12th July 2019
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Music collective AFRICA EXPRESS announce the release of brand new studio album, EGOLI coming 12th July 2019

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Music collective Africa Express today announces the release of a brand new studio album titled EGOLI, coming 12th July 2019 on the newly created Africa Express Records. Africa Express travelled to South Africa in January last […]

DMA’S to release the MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE album on 14 June 1
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DMA’S today release ‘Beautiful Stranger’ – MTV Unplugged cover – Watch Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S’ latest album ‘For Now’ found the Sydney trio’s fanbase swell with a rush of new devotees. It earned three ARIA Music Award nominations for Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Independent Release, while […]

Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 22nd September 2019
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Liverpool four piece THE NIGHT CAFE announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 22nd September 2019

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool four-piece The Night Cafe announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 22nd September 2019. In 2018, the band released the Bunkbed EP which featured previous singles Felicity and Turn. In January […]

PREMIERE: Misty Mtn Share Intuitive Debut EP “Missed Your Call” - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: Misty Mtn Share Intuitive Debut EP “Missed Your Call” – Listen Now

May 8, 2019 XS Noize

Self-described “dark mountain pop” duo Misty Mtn (pronounced misty mountain) share their debut EP Missed Your Call. For members Morissa Trunzo and Lucas Segall, the EP is a scintillating 5-track effort absorbed with lavish synth-pop […]

SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce official reunion
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SHAKESPEARS SISTER announce official reunion

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Shakespears Sister has today announced their official reunion as a band, twenty-six years after they originally disbanded. Shakespears Sister will release a Singles Collection, Singles Party on 19th July. The album features two new tracks […]

MICHAEL HEAD Website Launches with Preview of New Music
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MICHAEL HEAD Website Launches with Preview of New Music

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Michael Head has announced the launch of his official website. The site offers fans their first opportunity to buy T-shirts for Shack’s seminal album ‘Waterpistol’ along with a range of shirts for his current musical […]

BRIAN MAY wants to see another concert put on to tackle climate change
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BRIAN MAY wants to see another concert put on to tackle climate change

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Queen guitarist would like to see musicians coming together to use their platform to raise awareness for climate change again like the 2007 ‘Live Earth’ concert series. The Queen guitar legend, astrophysicist and noted environmentalist […]

LEWIS CAPALDI has added two extra dates to his major 2020 UK and Ireland tour due to demand
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LEWIS CAPALDI has added two extra dates to his major 2020 UK and Ireland tour due to demand

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Lewis Capaldi has added another date at London’s The SSE Arena, Wembley and a show in Aberdeen after tickets sold out for his 2020 tour of the UK and Ireland. The ‘Someone You Loved’ hitmaker […]

BILLIE EILISH was "terrified" of Eminem growing up.
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BILLIE EILISH was “terrified” of Eminem growing up.

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Billie Eilish has admitted she was “terrified” and “freaked out” by Eminem as a kid and gave a shout out to Childish Gambino for creating her. The 17-year-old pop phenomenon was asked to pick her […]

JOY DIVISION announce Goodhood 40th anniversary Unknown Pleasures capsule collection
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JOY DIVISION announce Goodhood 40th anniversary Unknown Pleasures capsule collection

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Joy Division has teamed up with retailers Goodhood and the art director Peter Saville, the man behind their iconic ‘Unknown Pleasures’ artwork to create a capsule collection based on the world famous graphic design. The […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Black Star Dancing' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release video for new single ‘Black Star Dancing’ – Watch Now

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Following last week’s release of new single ‘Black Star Dancing’, today Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a video for the single featuring a performance on the stage at The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club […]

Brighton quartet FUR announce Belfast show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT, Sunday 15th September 2019
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Brighton quartet FUR announce Belfast show at MCHUGHS BASEMENT, Sunday 15th September 2019

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Brighton quartet FUR announces a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 15th September 2019. The band released their new self-titled EP on February 14th on Nice Swan Records. Nice Swan has quickly become […]

PREMIERE: New electro-pop sensation DAYTE Unveils debut track ‘Just You’
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PREMIERE: New electro-pop sensation DAYTE Unveils debut track ‘Just You’

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

Not much is known about DAYTE but her debut track ‘Just You’ is an ethereal, almost deep-housey 3-minute pop gem that happens to grow on you after repeated listens. We’ll just let the music speak […]

NO ROME releases second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’
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NO ROME releases second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome has released his second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’, which is available now on Dirty Hit. With the striking video for ‘Pink’ also unveiled – following acclaimed returning track, ‘Cashmoney’ – No […]

HOT CHIP announce headline Belfast show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 16th October 2019 1
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HOT CHIP announce headline Belfast show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 16th October 2019

May 7, 2019 XS Noize

UK indie electronic band Hot Chip have announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Wednesday 16th October 2019. Hot Chip will release their electrifying seventh album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, on June […]

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