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          Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

          September 12, 2025

          Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
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          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

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          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
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          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

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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, […]

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          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
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          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
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          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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          Stephen Moore
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          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

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          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

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SAM FENDER announces debut album 'HYPERSONIC MISSILES' out 9th August 2019
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SAM FENDER announces debut album ‘HYPERSONIC MISSILES’ out 9th August 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Sam Fender has announced details of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles. It is released on the 9th of August 2019. Hypersonic Missiles was written, recorded and produced at Fender’s own self-built warehouse studio in North […]

MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance
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MOUNT FOREL Announce Tattoo Studio Show & Alternative Escape Performance

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

After a storming headline set at London’s Paper Dress Vintage last week, Mount Forel has announced a very special show at Ushuaia Tattoo in London’s SW6. This exclusive DIY show will only hold 40 people […]

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019 1
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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR announce tenth anniversary show at VOODOO, BELFAST, Sat June 22nd 2019

April 16, 2019 XS Noize

Northern Irish powerhouse, And So I Watch You From Afar have announced a tenth-anniversary show of their debut album at Voodoo, Belfast on Saturday 22nd June 2019. The band will be playing the whole self-titled […]

Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release 'Unravelling' - Listen Now
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Edinburgh alternative five-piece MT. DOUBT release ‘Unravelling’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish Fiction is proud to present Unravelling, the brand new single from Edinburgh alternative five-piece Mt. Doubt. Returning with their first new music of 2019, Unravelling sees Mt. Doubt working with producer Rod Jones (Idlewild, […]

BECK shares 'Saw Lightning' from forthcoming album Hyperspace - Listen Now
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BECK shares ‘Saw Lightning’ from forthcoming album Hyperspace – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Beck has offered fans a glimpse of the future today in the form of “Saw Lightning,” a stunning new track featuring Beck’s unmistakable raw acoustic slide guitar and harmonica playing. “Saw Lightning” was written and […]

SHiiVERS share clubby 'Lion's Den Remix' of 'Animalism' - Listen Now
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SHiiVERS share clubby ‘Lion’s Den Remix’ of ‘Animalism’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Having been ensconced in the studio recording material for their debut EP, rising London synth-pop duo SHiiVERS pre-empt its release with a brand new track ‘Animalism’, a song that explores identity and the yearning for […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana -  ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Tash Sultana – ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’

April 15, 2019 Millie Cox

Tash Sultana has released an incredibly stunning new song ‘Can’t Buy Happiness’. Completely self-written and produced, the song unveils a different side to the Australian artist with an enchanting and emotional, stripped back raw vocal […]

COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, 'Everybody Here Hates You' - Watch Now
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COURTNEY BARNETT shares video for new single, ‘Everybody Here Hates You’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Courtney Barnett has reunited with longtime collaborator Danny Cohen on the video for new single Everybody Here Hates You which she shares today. The award-winning director ingeniously takes us inside Barnett’s brain as it slowly […]

THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single 'Queuejumper' - Watch Now
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THE DIVINE COMEDY release video for new single ‘Queuejumper’ – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Divine Comedy has released a video for ‘Queuejumper,’ the lead track from their new album ‘Office Politics’ which is set for release on June 7th. Inspired by a near miss on the M4 in […]

GAVIN JAMES Announces Headline ULSTER HALL Show, Saturday April 20th 2019
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GAVIN JAMES returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

With over One Billion Streams and a 2019 Worldwide Tour, including seven sold-out Irish shows, Gavin James now returns to the 3Arena on Saturday 29th February 2020.  It’s been just under four years since Dublin […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The BeauBowBelles - "Weightless" - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The BeauBowBelles – “Weightless” – Watch Now

April 15, 2019 XS Noize

Weightless is the brand new single from The BeauBowBelles. Released on 1st May, it sets a new pace and intensity for the band. “Weightless” addresses the internal struggles of an anxious mind, forever in fear […]

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: singer-songwriter Billy Lockett talks ahead of Belfast show

April 14, 2019 XS Noize

Up and coming singer-songwriter Billy Lockett plays a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Wednesday 17th April 2019. Having recently toured with Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s and Lewis Capaldi. Billy has just released his […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Gallipoli
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Beirut – Hammersmith Apollo, London

April 13, 2019 Michael Barron

Whilst it is perplexing, if not impossible to agree upon the genres and categories of music Beirut belong to; it is almost impossible not to ascertain that there is something captivating, unique, special and mesmerising […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats - In League with Dragons
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats – In League with Dragons

April 13, 2019 Lori Gava

Prolific Indie band The Mountain Goats is releasing their 17th release, “In League with Dragons” on April 26th. The Mountain Goats founder, lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, John Darnielle has always been the nexus and driving […]

SAINT SAPPHIRE - bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, 'Rule The World Tonight' - Listen Now
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SAINT SAPPHIRE – bring their sonic assault to the people with new single, ‘Rule The World Tonight’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Saint Sapphire emerged from a place in between the Indie and Punk movements from Belfast, Northern Ireland, making upbeat songs with a hard edge, but with their own streetwise swagger, unique musicality and infectious hooks. […]

CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show
Gigs

CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ + announces Dublin show

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Following her, on stage performances with Picture This over Five SOLD OUT Dublin 3 Arena shows. CHARLOTTE drops her new single ‘Nervous’ taken from the ‘Nowhere To Hide’ EP out on 3rd May and announces a headline Dublin show at The Grand Social on July 02nd (On sale […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’

April 12, 2019 Millie Cox

London-based artist MAGUIRE has revealed her debut single ‘Behind The Screen’. Filled with dreamy and ethereal strains, the song begins with a simple piano refrain which gradually builds and layers syncopated jazz rhythms with beautiful, […]

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ - Watch Now
New Music

IAN BROWN Reveals Video for Latest single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’ – Watch Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today released the brilliant new video, for his single ‘From Chaos To Harmony’, which was written and directed by London-based film director John Nolan, whose background in animatronic effects influences this ‘80s […]

TAME IMPALA release new track 'Borderline' - Listen Now
Gigs

TAME IMPALA release new track ‘Borderline’ – Listen Now

April 12, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their headline slot at Coachella this weekend and next, Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) have released their new single, “Borderline.” The track debuted on Saturday Night Live on March 30 and is out now […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 - "We wanted to complete the hat trick." 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on Ward Park 3 – “We wanted to complete the hat trick.”

April 11, 2019 XS Noize

Over the last 25 years, Snow Patrol have released 7 albums and racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades, including 13 million global album sales, 1 billion global track streams, 5 UK […]

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