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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

          August 29, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          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
          Interviews

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

          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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          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 […]

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KYLIE shares video for current single ‘Say Something’ - Watch Now
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KYLIE shares video for current single ‘Say Something’ – Watch Now

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

The brand new video for Kylie’s current single ‘Say Something’ sees Kylie riding a golden horse through an intergalactic space scene. The kaleidoscopic, other-worldly visual was directed by Sophie Muller who has previously worked with […]

KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021 2
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KODALINE announce huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Kodaline have announced news of a huge outdoor show for next summer at Malahide Castle on June 27th 2021. Tickets […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nell Bryden - These Changes
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nell Bryden – These Changes

August 7, 2020 XS Noize

In September 2020, much-loved singer and writer Nell Bryden returns with Nell Bryden – The Collection, which not only tells her story so far but adds some new chapters. It gathers all of the independently-released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is... - Beyond The Pale
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jarv Is… – Beyond The Pale

August 6, 2020 Ben P Scott

After the Britpop years of the 90s had peaked, it’s fair to say the disillusionment with fame and the resulting hangover had left Pulp in a creative rut. 2001’s Scott Walker-produced ‘We Love Life’ would […]

BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Paranoid' with vinyl reissue 1
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BLACK SABBATH celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘Paranoid’ with vinyl reissue

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Widely regarded as innovators of the musical genre which came to be known as Heavy Metal, legendary Birmingham-bred Black Sabbath celebrates the 50th anniversary in 2020 of their multi-million selling album Paranoid with a 5-LP/4CD […]

PREMIERE: Becky Bowe - Cosmic Heart EP
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PREMIERE: Becky Bowe – Cosmic Heart EP

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter Becky Bowe has announced the release of her upcoming EP, Cosmic Heart on the 7th of August via Two Bridge Recordings. XS Noize is very pleased to premiere the EP exclusively today. The […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce more 2021 UK tour dates
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FONTAINES D.C. announce more 2021 UK tour dates

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Fontaines D.C. have added a further four live dates to their quickly selling-out 2021 UK tour. Earlier this week the band played new album A Hero’s Death live in full for the first time online […]

JÓNSI announces ‘Shiver’ his first solo album in a decade - out 2nd October 2020 2
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JÓNSI announces ‘Shiver’ his first solo album in a decade – out 2nd October 2020

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Jónsi Birgisson, multidisciplinary artist and frontman of Sigur Rós, proudly announces ‘Shiver’, his first solo album in a decade, out 2nd October 2020 on Krunk. The new album features acclaimed vocalists Elizabeth Fraser (of the […]

Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO announce debut album 'Volume 01'
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Scottish alt-pop band LIIMO announce debut album ‘Volume 01’

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Having spent the last two years releasing a flurry of bright and euphoric alt-pop anthems, Edinburgh-based trio Liimo (meaning a little more) now look to compile their vibrant work to date with the release of […]

BEABADOOBEE shares new track ‘Sorry’ - Watch video
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BEABADOOBEE shares new track ‘Sorry’ – Watch video

August 6, 2020 XS Noize

Indisputably one of the most exciting breakthrough artists of the past year, Beabadoobee today announces details of her highly anticipated debut album Fake It Flowers, out October 16th via Dirty Hit. She has also shared […]

CABBAGE Announce new album 'AMANITA PANTHERINA' - Hear first single 'Get Outta My Brain'
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CABBAGE Announce new album ‘AMANITA PANTHERINA’ – Hear first single ‘Get Outta My Brain’

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

The green and pleasant lands above Manchester spawn a monster, as literary performance punks, CABBAGE descends from the misted Pennines once more to release a wiry tribute to the nerve-jarring electricity of their home city, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Merv Pinny - Little Demons
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Merv Pinny – Little Demons

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been one Hell of a journey for Kiwi Rock sensation Merv Pinny, seeing him transform from a rural dairy farmer to viral Rock God…surviving being run over by a truck and a broken spine […]

MARK LANEGAN & IYEARA share 'She Loved You' Remix - Listen Now 1
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MARK LANEGAN & IYEARA share ‘She Loved You’ Remix – Listen Now

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

Mark Lanegan and darkwave band IYEARA have released single She Loved You. The single is taken from a remix of Mark’s entire 2019 album Somebody’s Knocking, retitled and reimagined as ‘Another Knock At The Door’ […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE shares the video for 'Ablaze' - Watch Now
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ALANIS MORISSETTE shares the video for ‘Ablaze’ – Watch Now

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette debuted the video for “Ablaze”. The video was directed by Erin Elders and features at home moments with her family. The song comes off her ninth studio album, […]

BEAR's DEN and PAUL FRITH share re-worked 'Napoleon' single and video - Watch Now
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BEAR’s DEN and PAUL FRITH share re-worked ‘Napoleon’ single and video – Watch Now

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

Today Bear’s Den + Paul Frith share the reimagined track ‘Napoleon’ from their upcoming record, ‘Fragments’. Listen and watch the accompanying video below. The newly released recording of ‘Napoleon’ has been completely re-worked by British […]

Your Guide to Hair Transplant Surgery in Turkey 2
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Your Guide to Hair Transplant Surgery in Turkey

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreigners visiting Turkey has increased tremendously over the last few years. Besides its endless coastlines and rich history, medical tourism has been on the […]

THE WATERBOYS release new song 'Postcard From The Celtic Dreamtime' - Listen Now
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THE WATERBOYS release new song ‘Postcard From The Celtic Dreamtime’ – Listen Now

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys have revealed another brand new track, the hauntingly atmospheric ‘Postcard From The Celtic Dreamtime’. Showcasing the spoken word nature of the second half of new album Good Luck, Seeker, the lyrics describe an […]

GUNS N' ROSES announce rescheduled date for Marlay Park, Dublin show 1
Gigs

GUNS N’ ROSES announce rescheduled date for Marlay Park, Dublin show

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses’ 2020 summer tour dates have now been rescheduled to 22nd June 2021 at Marlay Park, Dublin. All tickets remain valid and will be honoured for new dates. The band says “Hey Gunners, […]

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces INSPIRED BY JARA a three-part podcast series
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JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD announces INSPIRED BY JARA a three-part podcast series

August 5, 2020 XS Noize

JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD’s forthcoming album EVEN IN EXILE will be accompanied by a three-part podcast series. INSPIRED BY JARA delves into the world of Chilean musician and activist Victor Jara and his enduring cultural influence […]

BOOK REVIEW: The Book of Drexciya: Volume One by Abdul Qadim Haqq and Dai Satō
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: The Book of Drexciya: Volume One by Abdul Qadim Haqq and Dai Satō

August 4, 2020 Michael Barron

One of the most notable techno and electro acts that came out of 1980s Detroit was James Stinson and Gerald Donald’s project Drexciya. Noted for being “more productive than many of their peers”, releasing scores […]

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