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          Grammy-Winning Star Cam Announces ‘The Slow Down Tour’ With Dates In Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham & London

          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          PICTURE THIS Announce Huge Christmas Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena & Belfast’s SSE Arena

          August 19, 2025

          PICTURE THIS have announced details of a major Belfast show this Christmas. The band will play the SSE Arena, Belfast, on 27th and the 3Arena, Dublin on 29th December 2025 as part of their special […]

          Skerryvore
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          Skerryvore Mark 20 Years with ‘XX – Live At Floors Castle’

          August 18, 2025

          Skerryvore have risen from modest roots to become a band able to embark upon global touring adventures, in the process also rising up the UK charts and landing a wealth of key airplay. So when […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Woody Guthrie – Woody At Home Volumes 1 & 2

          August 13, 2025

          We are closing in on the 58th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s death; complications from Huntington’s Disease finally sealed his fate on October 3rd, 1967. Despite the lengthy time that has passed, his fingerprints are still […]

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

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

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Chase & Status
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

        • 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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          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

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay - Everyday Life
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COLDPLAY release the video for ‘Champion Of The World’ – Watch Now

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the video for Champion Of The World, from their acclaimed number one album, Everyday Life. The video was filmed in Los Angeles by French director Cloé Bailly. You can watch it […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
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IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown has today announced that he will headline a tour of Ireland in May 2020. Tickets go on sale at 9 am on Friday 28th February. This will be Ian’s first solo headline tour […]

MOGWAI announce brand new UK live shows
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MOGWAI announce brand new UK live shows

February 25, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce a run of three UK shows for February 2021, that will see the band return to London’s Roundhouse and the scene of their biggest headline show to date, the SSE Hydro in their hometown […]

CIARAN LAVERY shares atmospheric new single 'October' (Feat. Liza Anne)
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CIARAN LAVERY shares atmospheric new single ‘October’ (Feat. Liza Anne)

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Ireland Music Prize-winning musician Ciaran Lavery has shared a new single October’; an atmospheric track with subtle electronic instrumentation that features American indie-rock artist Liza Anne. The track follows the release of Ciaran’s recent […]

Last Remaining TICKETS left for DAMIEN JURADO at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast
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Last Remaining TICKETS left for DAMIEN JURADO at Ulster Sports Club, Belfast

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

American indie singer-songwriter Damien Jurado is coming to Belfast for the first time this coming Thursday 27th February. He will be showcasing his critically acclaimed 14th studio album, ‘In the Shape of a Storm’, with a solo show in the Ulster […]

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PAUL WELLER announces Belfast Ulster Hall show on 25th October

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

With his recently announced 2020 May tour already sold out, Paul Weller gets back on the road in October and November to play a further 19 dates across the UK and Ireland. This tour takes […]

PET SHOP BOYS & NEW ORDER confirm co-headlining tour 3
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PET SHOP BOYS & NEW ORDER confirm co-headlining tour

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys and New Order have today confirmed a co-headlining tour of North America. The two British electronic bands have announced that ‘The Unity Tour’ kicks off on September 5 in Toronto and sees […]

LILLA VARGEN shares video for current single, ‘Cold’ - Watch Now
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LILLA VARGEN shares video for current single, ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

With over 20 million streams to her credit already and 7 Top 15 New Music Friday placements on Spotify, Lilla Vargen is Ireland’s fastest rising new artist. Having recently released her current song ‘Cold’, Lilla […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Izzy Frances - Who We Are
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TRACK PREMIERE: Izzy Frances – Who We Are

February 24, 2020 XS Noize

Songwriter Izzy Frances has placed herself firmly on the radar as one of the most exciting up and coming songwriters to look out for in 2020. Last year, she embarked on her musical journey with […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille at London Palladium, War Child UK
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LIVE REVIEW: Bastille at London Palladium, War Child UK

February 23, 2020 Michael Barron

Last year XS Noize had great pleasure in reviewing BRITs Week who together with O2 has brought some of the renowned acts including Ed Sheeran, alt-J and Enter Shikari who blew away the 500 capacity […]

THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND - Release cinematic first single, 'OMG' - Listen Now
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THE JOHN ANDREWS BAND – Release cinematic first single, ‘OMG’ – Listen Now

February 23, 2020 XS Noize

John Andrews has been plying his trade as a singer-songwriter for 3 years and is now firmly established as one of the finest talents on the Belfast scene. He has combined the harmonic complexity of […]

BEARS DEN release powerful new video for “Hiding Bottles” - Watch Now
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LIVE REVIEW: Bear’s Den at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London

February 22, 2020 Lee Campbell

Striding out to the menacing music of ‘The Terminator’, Kevin Jones and Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den, ironically are two of most unintimidating characters in the business. Perhaps, that’s why they chose that particular intro […]

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys at Alexandra Palace, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys at Alexandra Palace, London

February 22, 2020 Michael Barron

Being on the cusp of becoming a quarter of a century old and three years and counting since they released an LP; people would naturally question if the Boston boys would be coming back. However […]

LAURA JAMES releases her new single: YOU ARE LOVED
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LAURA JAMES releases her new single: YOU ARE LOVED

February 21, 2020 Conor Kinahan

If the late-winter blues are getting you down then you’ll be relieved to hear that the devastatingly poignant new track You Are Loved by Laura James is out now! Released through Trackd and The Orchard, Laura describes her music as […]

BEANS ON TOAST announces "Coming to a Town Near You" UK TOUR
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BEANS ON TOAST announces “Coming to a Town Near You” UK TOUR

February 21, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Although BEANS ON TOAST has just-this-minute wrapped up an extensive UK tour on the back of his newest album ‘The Inevitable Train Wreck’, today he is pleased to announce another UK Tour. The ‘Coming To […]

THE PALE announce UK LIVE RETURN ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations
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THE PALE announce UK LIVE RETURN ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations

February 21, 2020 Conor Kinahan

As Dublin band The Pale set about marking 30 years in the business in 2020, and the recent release of thirteenth album Merciful Hour they head back to the UK for a handful of dates […]

WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London
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WIN: Tickets to see MORRISSEY in Leeds & London

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Morrissey’s 13th Solo Album and 2nd studio album for BMG Records, ‘I Am Not A Dog On A Chain’, is set to be released on March 20th, 2020. Now, as part of the next stage […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Melancholy Ray drop their newest single '15 Years' today
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TRACK PREMIERE: Melancholy Ray drop their newest single ’15 Years’ today

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds-based Indie/Alternative Rock Band Melancholy Ray drop their newest single today. Taking influences from the indie rock giants of the past, Melancholy Ray’s single “15 Years” is a must-listen. Bringing elements of post-punk, among other […]

LISA MCHUGH Releases Brand new single ‘THE SCANDAL’ - Listen Now
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LISA MCHUGH Releases Brand new single ‘THE SCANDAL’ – Listen Now

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

Lisa McHugh’s brand new single ‘The Scandal’ addresses FAKE NEWS! Following years of writing, recording and time on the road. Lisa decided to take some time out, reflect on what her next move is and […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: JC Stewart - ‘Lying That You Love Me’
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: JC Stewart – ‘Lying That You Love Me’

February 21, 2020 XS Noize

JC Stewart is rapidly emerging as one of 2020’s breaking talents. His compelling blend of classic pop songcraft and heart-on-sleeve candour is making a huge connection with people who relate to the universal experiences that […]

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