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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          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
          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
          Classic Albums

          ‘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 […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          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
          Round Up

          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 […]

        • In Focus

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • Hans Zimmer
          Gigs

          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
          Gigs

          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          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
          Gigs

          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          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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        • 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

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          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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        • The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Month: October 2019

MICHAEL STIPE'S first solo release 'Your Capricious Soul' will be available on streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st
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MICHAEL STIPE’S first solo release ‘Your Capricious Soul’ will be available on streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Michael Stipe’s first solo release “Your Capricious Soul” will be available on digital streaming platforms on Friday, November 1st, 2019. The song and video were previously released exclusively via Michael Stipe’s website. This was timed to […]

BILLIE EILISH is haunted by second album pressure
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BILLIE EILISH is haunted by second album pressure

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Billie Eilish says the thought of making her second album “haunts” her after she experienced a difficult time touring her first LP. The ‘Bad Guy’ singer has a sense of dread surrounding the prospect of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: ANDRENACHROME Unveil New Single 'Burn The Witch Dead' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: ANDRENACHROME Unveil New Single ‘Burn The Witch Dead’ – Watch Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

The culmination of two lives spent soaking up every experience life can throw at them, ANDRENACHROME isn’t just a sound, it’s a fully immersive experience. Appropriately named after the mind-altering compound, Adrenochrome, featured in the […]

LA ROUX returns with brand new single ‘International Woman Of Leisure’ - Listen Now
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LA ROUX returns with brand new single ‘International Woman Of Leisure’ – Listen Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

La Roux is back today with the incredible new single, ‘International Woman Of Leisure’, which arrives alongside a dazzling video directed by Nova Dando and produced by Black Dog Films. Elly’s first new material in […]

Leeds sextet TALKBOY release 'Over & Under' (EP) on 1st November
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Leeds sextet TALKBOY release ‘Over & Under’ (EP) on 1st November

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Shifting between epic moments of joyful indie pop, interspersed with emotional and engaging songwriting, Leeds sextet Talkboy demonstrate their glittering potential in debut EP Over & Under, set for release 1st November via Come Play […]

DEERHUNTER share video for new single 'Timebends' - Watch Now
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DEERHUNTER share video for new single ‘Timebends’ – Watch Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

On 12th September this year, Deerhunter of Atlanta, Georgia spent a night in New York recording ‘Timebends’, a 12-minute opus that is released digitally today. A separate entity to their eighth studio album Why Hasn’t […]

'The End Of The Road' Gets Further Away For KISS
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‘The End Of The Road’ Gets Further Away For KISS

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Gene Simmons and his bandmates in KISS don’t really seem to know what ‘farewell tour’ means. They attempted their first one way back in 2002 but were back on the road again within two years. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Penniless Cove - 'Too Tight' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Penniless Cove – ‘Too Tight’ – Listen Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Too Tight’ by Penniless Cove. Named after a harbour road that leads to the sea, Welsh songwriter based in London Penniless Cove is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist that […]

LIAM GALLAGHER to receive first-ever Rock Icon award at MTV EMAs
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LIAM GALLAGHER to receive first-ever Rock Icon award at MTV EMAs

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher will be named a Rock Icon at the 2019 MTV EMAs – beating his older sibling and bitter rival Noel Gallagher to the title. The former Oasis frontman will take to the stage […]

RICK ASTLEY is up for releasing Foo Fighters duet for charity
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RICK ASTLEY is up for releasing Foo Fighters duet for charity

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Rick Astley says he’s up for releasing his and the Foo Fighters rendition of his hit song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ for charity. The 80s pop legend was invited by the group’s frontman Dave […]

ALBUM STREAM: Cherie and Renno - self-titled debut album - Listen Now
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ALBUM STREAM: Cherie and Renno – self-titled debut album – Listen Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to share an exclusive stream of the self-titled debut album from Cherie and Renno. Based in Tel Aviv the duo was in the acclaimed “IZABO” and now powered by a […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BlackJeans - 'Lap Dog' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BlackJeans – ‘Lap Dog’ – Listen Now

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Lap Dog’ by BlackJeans. BlackJeans is a singer/songwriter/producer from Long Island, New York. Growing up in a family with a Puerto Rican/Italian background, music and rhythm was an […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MATT MILLARD Returns with Beautiful New Single ‘OMA’
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TRACK PREMIERE: MATT MILLARD Returns with Beautiful New Single ‘OMA’

October 31, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio support for his debut Take Me Anywhere EP last year, Birmingham indie-folk artist Matt Millard is back today with a stunning new single. Oma delivers a textured, cinematic soundscape alongside Matt’s […]

STEVE STRANGE to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 7th
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STEVE STRANGE to receive ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award in Belfast on November 7th

October 30, 2019 XS Noize

Steve Strange, will be presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ award at the NI Music Prize in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, on November 7th. Steve is the second recipient of this special award that recognises […]

TOY share Stooges cover 'Down On The Street' and announce Independent Venue Week shows
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TOY share Stooges cover ‘Down On The Street’ and announce Independent Venue Week shows

October 30, 2019 XS Noize

TOY, have today shared Down On The Street, their take on the classic Stooges track, taken from the forthcoming Songs Of Consumption, an 8-song collection of unique interpretations of tracks which have inspired the band. […]

LIVE REVIEW: SYML @ Kings Cross Scala, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: SYML @ Kings Cross Scala, London

October 30, 2019 Michael Barron

SYML means “Simple” in Welsh, however, whilst this solo project of Brian Fennel (Barcelona) is pure and honest; the electronic and haunting mystical innovations (alongside organic instruments such as the acoustic guitar) make this outfit […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Carnival Club's explosive helter-skelter single 'My Lady' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Carnival Club’s explosive helter-skelter single ‘My Lady’ – Watch Now

October 30, 2019 XS Noize

Four-piece Manchester Alt-Rock band Carnival Club are back. Their explosive new single ‘My Lady’ (out now) incorporates fast-paced, impactful guitar riffs with the powerful, wailing vocals of charismatic front-man Kai Jon Roberts. When asked about […]

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES announce a UK tour for May 2020
Gigs

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES announce a UK tour for May 2020

October 30, 2019 XS Noize

Platinum-selling indie band The Pigeon Detectives have announced their highly anticipated return to the live music circuit with a headline UK tour for May 2020. After a two-year hiatus, the band will be coming together […]

CHROMATICS share new video 'Move A Mountain' - Watch Now
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CHROMATICS share new video ‘Move A Mountain’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Chromatics are sharing a new video for “Move A Mountain”, which is directed by Johnny Jewel. The track is taken from their recent album ‘Closer To Grey’. Watch ‘Move A Mountain’ – BELOW: See Chromatics […]

PIXIES release new video for 'Long Rider' - Watch Now
Gigs

PIXIES release new video for ‘Long Rider’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Pixies – Black Francis, Joey Santiago, David Lovering, and Paz Lenchantin – unveil a brand-new music video for the song ‘Long Rider’ from the band’s new album Beneath The Eyrie (BMG/Infectious). Presented in a […]

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