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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

          It’s the best time to be Callum Beattie. After selling out a huge sold-out arena date at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro (a gig which saw The Scotsman describe him as “a Caledonian Sam Fender”), his 2026 live plans are upscaling too with a massive […]

          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

          December 5, 2025

          The Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings and their leader/founder Tonino Baliardo broke the mould with their self-titled album back in 1987. It was a time when the US and UK charts were almost completely devoid of […]

          tom smith
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          Editors Frontman Tom Smith Brings His Solo Show to Belfast’s Mandela Hall – 6 May 2026

          December 4, 2025

          Tom Smith, the unmistakable voice of Editors, will play an intimate headline show at Mandela Hall, Belfast, on 6th May 2026. This rare solo appearance sees Smith performing a selection of brand-new material alongside reimagined […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          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: 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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

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

          November 25, 2025

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
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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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        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

          The Altered Hours
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          The Altered Hours: Cathal Mac Gabhann on Their Stunning New Self-Titled Album | XS Noize Podcast #261

          November 27, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by guitarist and songwriter Cathal Mac Gabhann from Cork alt-rock and shoegaze outfit The Altered Hours — one of Ireland’s most vital underground […]

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Month: February 2020

GUISE release video for 'BROTHER IN ARMS'
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GUISE release video for ‘BROTHER IN ARMS’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

With the release of their first EP in 5 years just around the corner, GUISE, are pleased to present the next of its featured tracks: ‘Brother In Arms’. The spidey-senses of Dire Straits fans out […]

REEVAH releases New Single 'WEIGHT OF THE WORLD'
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REEVAH releases New Single ‘WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new, powerful single, Weight of the world. Tipped as ‘Hot for 2020‘ by Hotpress Magazine, Reevah is already in the midst of her busiest year […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new single 'Wandering Star' - Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release New Track ‘COME ON OUTSIDE’

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are back at it again releasing a single  from their forthcoming EP ‘Blue Moon Rising’ entitled ‘Come On Outside’ Noel says of ‘Come On Outside’: “So I’m rummaging down the […]

AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast's Boucher Playing Fields.
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AVA FESTIVAL Releases Exciting First look at New Multi-Stage Festival at Belfast’s Boucher Playing Fields.

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

After announcing its largest line-up to date with headliners such as Orbital, Denis Sulta, and the long-awaited return of Laurent Garnier and Fatima Yamaha, AVA has revealed a first glance of its new site plans […]

NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast
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NIALL HORAN announces Headline Show at SSE ARENA, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Niall Horan has confirmed a return to Belfast as part of his ‘NICE TO MEET YA’ Tour with a Show at the SSE Arena on 27 October 2020. Having played the world’s biggest stages and […]

TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast 1
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TEXAS announce Headline Show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 28, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Scottish pop rock sensation, Texas are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on Tuesday 06th October 2020 Formed in 1986 by the undeniably brilliant Sharleen Spiteri and her partner in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD - Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on 'GHOST'
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TRACK PREMIERE: NINA SCHOFIELD – Reminisces on rose-tinted pop jam on ‘GHOST’

February 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following up her recent compelling single ‘Thriving’, rising synth-pop singer-songwriter Nina Schofield has released another versatile and captivating effort with ‘Ghost’. Nina’s new single in 2020, ‘Ghost’ will be released on 28th February through Bright […]

GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE
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GORILLAZ release Second Episode of SONG MACHINE

February 27, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Gorillaz are once again disrupting the paradigm and breaking convention in their round the back door fashion with Song Machine, the newest concept from one of the most inventive bands around. Song Machine – the […]

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Unveils New Album"UNFOLLOW THE RULES"
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT Unveils New Album”UNFOLLOW THE RULES”

February 27, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Singer-songwriter supreme Rufus Wainwright has announced the release of his long awaited new album “UNFOLLOW THE RULES”, his ninth studio LP and first new pop album since 2012 Inspired by middle age, married life, fatherhood, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Russian Pop Songwriter KSENIA Announces Emotional New Single 'Fire with Fire' 1
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Russian Pop Songwriter KSENIA Announces Emotional New Single ‘Fire with Fire’

February 27, 2020 XS Noize

Russian-born singer-songwriter Ksenia (Ka-SIN-ee-uh) is ready to release her new music video “Fire with Fire”. The single carefully and honestly expresses various emotions of a toxic relationship. Ksenia co-wrote “Fire with Fire”, as well as […]

CAR SEAT HEADREST confirm new album 'Making A Door Less Open' set for release May 1 1
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CAR SEAT HEADREST confirm new album ‘Making A Door Less Open’ set for release May 1

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Making A Door Less Open, the new album from Car Seat Headrest and the first set of brand-new songs since 2016’s Teens Of Denial, is set for release May 1 on Matador Records. Today, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds - Street Fighting Years - 4-CD Box Set
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ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Minds – Street Fighting Years – 4-CD Box Set

February 26, 2020 Lee Campbell

I remember listening to this album in my bedroom as a 14-year old kid in 1989. It was the first Simple Minds album that really hooked me – quite a departure from the likes of […]

MABEL has released brand new single BOYFRIEND - Watch Video
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MABEL has released brand new single BOYFRIEND – Watch Video

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

‘Boyfriend’ is the incredible new single from Mabel, which is available now on Polydor Records. This comes hot on the heels of Mabel winning Best British Female at this year’s BRIT Awards, where she also […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
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THERAPY? announce even more UK and European dates for October 2020

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

To continue the celebration of the bands 30th anniversary year, Therapy? announce extensive touring plans for 2020 including even more UK and European shows than previously announced. Not many bands make it thirty years without […]

NEW PAGANS release haunting music video for 'Admire' - Watch Now
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NEW PAGANS release haunting music video for ‘Admire’ – Watch Now

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

One of the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland in recent times, New Pagans have shared the video for their latest single ‘Admire’. It premiered with Clash Magazine who called the band “electrifying”, […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes - Waterfront Hall, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: The Strokes – Waterfront Hall, Belfast

February 26, 2020 Max Pilley

The Strokes became hard to see at just the moment that they became hard to listen to. Their two early 2010s offerings, Angles and Comedown Machine fell a long way short of capturing what had […]

ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May
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ASH announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May

February 26, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 29th May 2020 to celebrate ’25 years of Ash’, joined on the night by The Wood Burning […]

INTERVIEW: ‘ALL CHANGE’ 25th Anniversary - A chat with Cast's JOHN POWER 1
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30 Years of All Change: A Conversation with Cast’s John Power

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool legends Cast celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut album ‘All Change’. Originally released on 16th October 1995  it became the highest-selling debut album in the history of the Polydor label. The album […]

PERFUME GENIUS announces his 5th studio album, 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately'
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PERFUME GENIUS announces his 5th studio album, ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

On May 15 Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) will release his 5th studio album, Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, via Matador Records. Today, he shares the first single, ‘Describe’, a track that captures a sense […]

Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour
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Björk announces ‘Björk Orchestral’ tour

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

After Björk ’s most elaborate stage performance to date, ‘Cornucopia’, she announces today that she will embark on a new tour in 2020, ‘Björk Orchestral’. Unlike Cornucopia’s elaborate stage production, Björk orchestral will focus on […]

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