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          The Milk Return with ‘Borderlands’ — Their Most Ambitious Album to Date

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          August 15, 2025

          Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. They had headlined numerous nights at London’s […]

          Ronboy
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          Ronboy Returns with Haunting New Single “Disaster” Featuring The National’s Matt Berninger

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

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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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          ‘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

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Wet Leg Turn Nottingham Into a Sing-Along Frenzy

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          Nottingham’s The Level was bursting at the seams on August 11th as Grammy-winning indie-rock darlings Wet Leg brought their Moisturizer tour to town — and they didn’t just play a gig, they turned it into […]

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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// 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

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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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          Jason Derulo will be touring the UK in 2026, performing at some of the UK’s grandest venues in major cities. His return promises to be unforgettable, with electrifying dance moves, chart-topping bangers, and a voice […]

          OneRepublic
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          The ultimate guide to OneRepublic’s tour

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          Metallica
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          Everything you need to know about Metallica’s 2026 tour

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          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

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          Stephen Moore
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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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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

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SHED SEVEN - Announce 'Going For Gold' Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue 1
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SHED SEVEN – Announce ‘Going For Gold’ Deluxe Vinyl Re-Issue

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Marking the 20th Anniversary of their seminal singles collection – SHED SEVEN – are pleased to announce a deluxe expanded edition of: ‘Going For Gold’. Set to be re-issued on the 18th October on Gold-coloured […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker - ‘I Don't Wanna Go' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Logan J Parker – ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘I Don’t Wanna Go’ by Logan J Parker. Logan J Parker takes her cue from early influences like Memphis Minnie and Screaming Jay Hawkins. These days she might […]

KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song 'People’s Faces' - Listen Now
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KATE TEMPEST drops a new version of her song ‘People’s Faces’ – Listen Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest drops a new version of her song “People’s Faces” off of her critically acclaimed album The Book Of Traps & Lessons —listen to […]

THE ROLLING STONES - Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month
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THE ROLLING STONES – Havana Moon Concert to be Screened In Venues Across the UK Next Month

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Audiences across the UK will be able to experience one of the most legendary live shows by The Rolling Stones in recent times, as an immersive screening of the iconic band’s 2016 Havana show will […]

ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album 'FUNERAL' with series of exclusive content
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ARCADE FIRE to celebrate 15th anniversary of debut album ‘FUNERAL’ with series of exclusive content

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Arcade Fire’s Funeral holds up as one of the standout albums of the millennium, a record with an everlasting, enduring appeal, adored by fans and critics alike. It is a collection of truly unique and […]

In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020 1
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In Conversation With THE SOPRANOS Coming to SSE ARENA, Belfast on May 31st 2020

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Sopranos is one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. From 1999–2007 the show aired 86 episodes and bagged multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards from a list of 111 nominations. A […]

FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ - Watch Now
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FEET share video for their new single ‘Petty Thieving’ – Watch Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

FEET have today shared their new single Petty Thieving, the fourth track taken from their debut album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham which is due for release on 4th October through the band’s […]

GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020
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GABRIELLE APLIN returns to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1, Monday 9th March 2020

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 1 on Monday 9th March 2020. Gabrielle has announced the release of her forthcoming third album […]

HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ - Listen Now
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HONEYVALE unveil their new single ‘Mercurial’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Hailing from sunny East Kilbride where there are more roundabouts than human beings, Honeyvale release their new single ‘Mercurial’ on September 10th. A raucous 2 minutes 50 seconds of classic indie-pop; ‘Mercurial’ is a tale […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single 'Good & Grey' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Electronic producer KA FU shares new single ‘Good & Grey’ – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ka Fu has announced the release of a new single ‘Good & Grey’ which will be accompanied by B-side track ‘Frozen.’ Set to drop on the 13th of September via Hidden Vibes (Zoo Brazil, Death […]

PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS - Listen Now
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PET SHOP BOYS unveil their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring YEARS & YEARS – Listen Now

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys have today unveiled their brand new single ‘Dreamland’, featuring Years & Years. The single was written by Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant with Olly Alexander who also duets with Neil Tennant on […]

THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019 1
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THE BOWIE COLLECTIVE announce three UK shows for November 2019

September 11, 2019 XS Noize

The game-changing, immersive theatrical and musical experience that is The Bowie Collective are delighted to announce three UK shows for November 2019, in Bath, Buxton and Swansea Doing for ‘tribute bands’ what Cirque de Soleil […]

INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone - "I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig" 1
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INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone – “I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig”

September 11, 2019 Daniel Lynch

Cast your mind back to Christmas 2016 and the idea of a new Status Quo album seemed about as likely as… well, something very unlikely. With the death of founding member Rick Parfitt, the band […]

THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single 'Heightened Senses' - Listen Now
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THE CATHODE RAY to release the long awaited new single ‘Heightened Senses’ – Listen Now

September 10, 2019 XS Noize

Stereogram Recordings are delighted to announce the release of ‘Heightened Senses’, the long-awaited new single by The Cathode Ray on September 27th 2019, available on video, download and stream formats. It’s released before the band’s third album, […]

INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September 1
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INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September

September 10, 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 […]

CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour
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CLANNAD celebrate 50 year career with multi-format deluxe set & farewell world tour

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Having sold 15 million records worldwide and with eight Top 10 U.K. albums to their name, multi-award-winning Clannad today announce their ‘In a Lifetime’ The Farewell World Tour. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning quartet will […]

JAKE BUGG takes new music on the road as November UK tour announced
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JAKE BUGG takes new music on the road as November UK tour announced

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s finest artists of the last decade, Jake Bugg, today announces a special run of UK November tour dates where he’ll be road testing new songs alongside firm fan favourites from his […]

INTERVIEW: The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly - "Playing live is like a drug to me" 2
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THE CORONAS bring their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ to Dublin!

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Over the past few months, The Coronas have travelled the length and breadth of Ireland on their ‘Long Way Home Festival’ tour. Each show featured support from some of the band’s favourite up-and-coming Irish acts […]

BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November
Gigs

BAT FOR LASHES announces UK live dates in November

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

On Friday, Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan released her fifth album, the dazzling cinematic masterpiece “Lost Girls” on AWAL. Critics have unanimously declared it a spellbinding return for Khan, with the likes of XS […]

JAMES BLUNT Announces Early 2020 UK Tour
Gigs

JAMES BLUNT tests the water with video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

September 9, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his most welcome return, James Blunt is back in the water for his video for new single ‘Cold’, taken from his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ – […]

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