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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 […]

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

          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 […]

          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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          Chase & Status
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          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 […]

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          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. […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
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          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
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          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 […]

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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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

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

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          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

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          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
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          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

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TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single 'Unholy Water' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: GodNo! Release debut single ‘Unholy Water’ – Listen Now

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Introducing GodNo! – featuring members of Cable, Grawl!x, Merrick’s Tusk and Pet Crow Fusing dissonance, melody and odd time signatures GodNo! are announcing themselves onto the scene with the release of their first single ‘Unholy […]

Dreampop band GRAWL!X share video for 'In' following release of fourth album Peeps
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Dreampop band GRAWL!X share video for ‘In’ following release of fourth album Peeps

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

‘Peeps’, the fourth album from Derby-based multi-instrumentalist Grawl!x evolves their dream-pop sound with a greater dose of electronics in the mix, as thematically they move from the melancholy solitude of grief (explored as a trilogy […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bartleby Delicate’s new single tackles the subject of irrepressible memories

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

Bartleby Delicate is full of contrasts – with folk music rooted in the heart and his recent love for experimental electronic music. Starting as a singer-songwriter venture, the project morphed into a blend of philosophical […]

INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS
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INTERVIEW: New Music, Writing Books, Revels & Going to the Gym – A sit-down with TIM BURGESS

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess must be the busiest man in music. He has announced news of his new solo album ‘I Love The New Sky’ released 22nd May via Bella Union and shared a […]

DAMON ALBARN - To Play London Palladium With New Project - The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
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DAMON ALBARN – To Play London Palladium With New Project – The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows

February 17, 2020 XS Noize

A second London date has been announced for The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows – the new project from singer, songwriter and composer Damon Albarn inspired by the landscapes of Iceland – […]

INTERVIEW: From the Altar to the Mainstage - A Chat with OCTOBER DRIFT 3
Interviews

INTERVIEW: From the Altar to the Mainstage – A Chat with OCTOBER DRIFT

February 16, 2020 Sandra Blemster

October Drift don’t take shortcuts. With their own personal style of intense guitar-driven, emotionally charged music the Taunton, Somerset quartet of Kiran Roy, Chris Holmes, Alex Bispham and Daniel Young have toured around the country […]

IN FOCUS: Steel Panther @ Ulster Hall, Belfast 4
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS: Steel Panther @ Ulster Hall, Belfast

February 16, 2020 Conor Kinahan

Glam-Metalheads Steel Panther arrived in style to Belfast’s Ulster Hall and didn’t spare an inch of their fabulous, sequin infused 80’s hair metal, our Photographer Conor Kinahan was there to capture the night.     […]

The legendary PATTI SMITH has announced two shows at London Royal Albert Hall in November 1
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The legendary PATTI SMITH has announced two shows at London Royal Albert Hall in November

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Crosstown concerts have announced two shows by PATTI SMITH at LONDON ROYAL ALBERT HALL on MONDAY 02 NOVEMBER and TUESDAY 03 NOVEMBER, the only UK dates this year.  PATTI SMITH was born in Chicago and […]

ANGUSRAZE Unveils new single ‘UNLAWFUL - Listen Now
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ANGUSRAZE Unveils new single ‘UNLAWFUL – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

After retreating into the murkiest corners of information overload, Yorkshire-made, Kent-based artist Ryan Wilkinson was reborn as Angusraze somewhere in the infinite network of fibre optics that connects his bedroom to cyberspace. Part Lynchian, part […]

POLLY SCATTERGOOD shares new video for 'Red' - Watch Now
New Music

POLLY SCATTERGOOD shares new video for ‘Red’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

“Written at Polly’s home studio on the Kent Coast, in stolen moments of creativity while her newborn baby girl slept, Polly Scattergood’s new single ‘Red’ is awash with big production and the clarion call to […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Wheeler on Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash 3
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash

February 14, 2020 Ben P Scott

It’s hard to believe that it’s been quarter of a century since Northern Irish indie pop-punk trio Ash burst onto the scene in the mid-90s. 25 years later and the group have endured, still maintaining […]

GANG OF FOUR Releases 'The Dying Rays (2020)' from new EP 2
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GANG OF FOUR Releases ‘The Dying Rays (2020)’ from new EP

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Gang of Four today announce the release of a new EP, This Heaven Gives Me Migraine, on February 26, 2020. The lead single, “The Dying Rays (2020)” is released today (February 14, 2020) Until days […]

Output Conference 2020 @ The Mac Theatre, Belfast 7
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Output Conference 2020 @ The Mac Theatre, Belfast

February 14, 2020 Conor Kinahan

While it may have been chilly outside with the picturesque Belfast mountains dusted with snow, the MAC was on fire with a wide range of industry professionals alongside aspiring musicians and industry hopefuls looking to […]

NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ - Listen Now
New Music

NEW PAGANS are back with new single ‘Admire’ – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

New Pagans are back with new single ‘Admire’, a peculiar love song about sticking around for someone after the spark of newness has gone. Admire began as a series of late-night scribbles, Lyndsey was thinking […]

INTERVIEW: Fairy-tales, Trolls and Female Empowerment - A sit-down with HANDS OFF GRETEL 2
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Fairy-tales, Trolls and Female Empowerment – A sit-down with HANDS OFF GRETEL

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Sassy alt-rock/grunge-pop band from South Yorkshire, Hands Off Gretel play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 14th February 2020. The four-piece have built themselves a solid live reputation, for a high energy shows […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal - Forward Motion Godyssey
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Post Animal – Forward Motion Godyssey

February 14, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

On their 2018 debut album When I Think Of You In A Castle, Chicago-based outfit Post Animal displayed the sort of appealing scrappiness that marked them out as a band to keep an eye on, […]

Galway's EOIN DOLAN releases 'Superior Fiction' single - Listen Now
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Galway’s EOIN DOLAN releases ‘Superior Fiction’ single – Listen Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Eoin Dolan is a songwriter and producer from Galway, a seaside town on the west coast of Ireland. His music combines sublime and sometimes heartbreaking melody with lush instrumentation and a classic songwriting finesse to […]

OCTOBER DRIFT share video for 'Oh The Silence' - Watch Now
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OCTOBER DRIFT share video for ‘Oh The Silence’ – Watch Now

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

October Drift have shared the video for their new single, ‘Oh the Silence’, the latest track to be taken from their debut album, Forever Whatever, out now via Physical Education Records. The video is powerfully […]

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021
New Music

THE ALARM Announce 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on June 5th 2021

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

As a prelude to The Alarm’s Sigma UK tour shows next month in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London, Mike Peters and The Alarm are proud to today announce a unique 40th Anniversary Celebration concert to […]

BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film
Gigs

BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released her latest song, No Time To Die, the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film. The song was produced by her brother; […]

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