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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

          Above & Beyond
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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
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          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          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
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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 […]

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

          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
          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          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.” […]

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

          September 2, 2025

          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

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019 2
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA Announces 3Arena, Dublin Show, 5th November 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera has announced her first European tour in thirteen years. The vocal powerhouse will bring The X Tour to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Russia, Ireland & the U.K. this July […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cowboy Flying Saucer - 'Theme From Cowboy Flying Saucer' - Watch Now
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COWBOY FLYING SAUCER release new album ‘Travel Lodge’ – out 5th April 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

On April 5th Cowboy Flying Saucer (CFS) are to release their second album, Travel Lodge’, on their own Sparrowhawk Records imprint. The follow up their 2017 eponymous debut LP, the album tells the tale of […]

ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019
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ANNE MARIE Announces Custom House Square, Belfast Show on Sunday 18th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

2018’s biggest-selling UK debut act of the year, Anne-Marie, has today announced her biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Sunday 18th August 2019. A hugely triumphant year for the Essex-born […]

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019
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STIFF LITTLE FINGERS Announce Belfast Custom House Square Show on Saturday 24th August 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show last year, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 24th August 2019 alongside an all-star lineup of special […]

TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour
Gigs

TREVOR HORN Announces Summer UK Tour

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Trevor Horn has today announced a headline UK tour for July 2019. The tour will see Trevor and his band, as well as an orchestra, play shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham. They will […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019
Gigs

NILE RODGERS & CHIC Announce Waterfront Hall, Belfast Show, Tuesday June 4th 2019

March 4, 2019 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC on Tuesday, June 04th 2019 at Waterfront Hall. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy as a […]

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society 1
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Swan Song By the Cloudscape Comics Society

March 3, 2019 Michael Barron

At XS Noize we have taken you on musical journeys one didn’t think was possible through books, particularly graphic novels. We have taken you on magical mystery tours via Yellow Submarine, explored the stories behind […]

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie - The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hayseed Dixie – The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

March 3, 2019 Daniel Lynch

These aren’t the rock and roll covers you’ll hear on fancy new car advertisements on the TV. Hayseed Dixie take classic rock, get it drunk on homemade alcohol, spin it around a few times and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé - ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ten Fé – ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’

March 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Two years on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Hit the Light, Ten Fe are back with their follow-up. Future Perfect, Present Tense, is due out March 8th on Some Kinda Love/PIAS […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single 'I Can't Keep Up With Your Love' - Listen Now
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PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION Release New Single ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ – Listen Now

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Liverpool five-piece Paris Youth Foundation releases the follow up to last month’s ‘Look What You Started’ today. ‘I Can’t Keep Up With Your Love’ is the 2nd track to be taken from their forthcoming EP […]

ihatezacky releases debut EP 'IN.CASE.I.DON'T.WAKE.UP' on 26 April 2019 1
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ihatezacky releases debut EP ‘IN.CASE.I.DON’T.WAKE.UP’ on 26 April 2019

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Zachariah Storm AKA ihatezacky is the lead singer of Grunge/Hardcore band The Flesh Velvet who’ve played all over the UK & Europe, his influences include Marilyn Manson, Suicideboys, Korn, Eminem, Dr Dre & Scarlxrd. Personal […]

Icelandic singer Hafdis Huld to release fifth studio album 'Variations' on 26 April 2019
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Icelandic singer Hafdis Huld to release fifth studio album ‘Variations’ on 26 April 2019

March 2, 2019 XS Noize

Hafdis Huld is an Icelandic singer with an international fan-base in over 65 countries. Her songs have more than 11.5 million Spotify streams, are on numerous compilations and advertising campaigns across Europe. She’s had several […]

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Stranglers at Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 2, 2019 Clair McAllister

The Stranglers’ Back on the Tracks 19-date UK Tour kicked off in Belfast on 28th February at the Ulster Hall. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic live images. Check out more images […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1

March 1, 2019 Lori Gava

In 2015 Foals released their much anticipated fourth recording, “What Went Down”. That album could be best described as a collection of aggressive intense rock tunes that have come to define Foals’ sound. In January […]

PREFAB SPROUT Announce Special Edition 'Steve McQueen Acoustic' for Record Store Day 2019
New Music

PREFAB SPROUT Announce Special Edition ‘Steve McQueen Acoustic’ for Record Store Day 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Originally released in 1985, Prefab Sprout have announced a special edition of their masterpiece ‘Steve McQueen’. ‘Steve McQueen Acoustic’ will be released exclusively on 180g vinyl for the very first time for Record Store Day […]

SONJA SLEATOR announces brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ March 1st and EP ‘VIOLENT STRAWBERRY’ April 5th
Gigs

SONJA SLEATOR shares video for brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ – Watch Now

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator has established herself as one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable singer/songwriters. Her story-driven songs are making her one to watch in the Irish music scene and have led to appearances on local radio, […]

GOMEZ announce 20th anniversary edition of Mercury Music Prize winning debut album 'Bring It On' + UK tour dates 3
Gigs

GOMEZ announces their headline show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, Fri 26 July 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their July 2019 UK tour, Southport-quartet Gomez announces their headline show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, Fri 26 July 2019. After last year’s sold-out 20th anniversary tour, the group return to the stage in support […]

MUMFORD & SONS Announce Gentlemen of The Road Takeover at Malahide Castle 1
Gigs

MUMFORD & SONS have added a second show at Malahide Castle due to phenomenal demand

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Mumford & Sons have added a second show at Malahide Castle due to phenomenal demand. Tickets for the extra date Saturday 15th June are on sale now. The Gentlemen of The Road production features special […]

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019
Gigs

BLACK STAR RIDERS announce Belfast show on Thursday October 17th 2019

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

US rock band Black Star Riders are pleased to announce a Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The band will release their fourth studio album in September of this year. […]

Motörhead announce 'Overkill / Bomber' 7" single for Record Store Day
New Music

Motörhead announce ‘Overkill / Bomber’ 7″ single for Record Store Day

March 1, 2019 XS Noize

Motörhead has announced the release of ‘Overkill / Bomber’ on double picture disc 7” vinyl, which will be released via BMG for Record Store Day, featuring a new 2019 remaster of the original ‘Overkill’ single […]

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