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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

          Cast
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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

          October 24, 2025

          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

          CHALK
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          CHALK Announce Headline Show at The Limelight, Belfast — May 16th 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, Chalk have seen a meteoric rise throughout 2025 — from a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring to acclaimed debut festival […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

          dust - Sky is Falling
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

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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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

          Idlewild
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          LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at KOKO: Thirty Years On, Still Fierce, Poetic, and Brilliantly Alive

          October 20, 2025

          Just three years ago, Idlewild celebrated the 20th anniversary of their most successful album, The Remote Part. Hearing that LP performed in full brought a wave of halcyon nostalgia to fans who have followed the […]

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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 […]

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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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        • Hans Zimmer
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          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
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          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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          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 […]

          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 […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

          Miles Kane | XS Noize Podcast #251
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          Miles Kane on new album ‘Sunlight in the Shadows’ & Working with Dan Auerbach | XS Noize Podcast #251

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MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP 'AS THE LOVE CONTINUES' on 13th February 2021 1
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MOGWAI announce special live performance premiere of new LP ‘AS THE LOVE CONTINUES’ on 13th February 2021

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Mogwai today announce a very special live performance premiere of their tenth studio album As The Love Continues, performed and recorded at Tramway in their hometown of Glasgow. The performance will be broadcast worldwide at […]

PETE TONG and THE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA present the first ever global live stream event from the floor of London's O2 Arena 3
Gigs

PETE TONG and THE HERITAGE ORCHESTRA present the first ever global live stream event from the floor of London’s O2 Arena

December 17, 2020 XS Noize

Last week world-renowned DJ and dance music institution Pete Tong, Jules Buckley & The Heritage Orchestra unloaded into London’s empty O2 Arena to record a once in a lifetime edition of their annual sell-out show […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Crash Cathedral – Fangs
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TRACK PREMIERE: Crash Cathedral – Fangs

December 17, 2020 Randall Radic

Philadelphia-based alt-pop outfit Crash Cathedral introduces their brand-new single, “Fangs,” following on the heels of their debut single, “MoodRing.” According to the band, “‘Fangs’ was written to feel brooding and a little ‘sexy,’ incorporating elements […]

RINGO STARR releases new single 'Here’s To The Nights' from upcoming EP Zoom In 1
New Music

RINGO STARR releases new single ‘Here’s To The Nights’ from upcoming EP Zoom In

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

As this crazy year comes to a close, Ringo is offering a song of peace, love and friendship – “Here’s To The Nights” available today as a single with the video coming Friday, December 18. […]

Legendary British vocalist PAUL CARRACK to stream special festive concert this Christmas Eve
Gigs

Legendary British vocalist PAUL CARRACK to stream special festive concert this Christmas Eve

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

The legendary British vocalist Paul Carrack (Mike + The Mechanics, Ace) has announced he is to stream a very special performance of festive favourites this Christmas Eve. Billed as ‘Christmas with Paul Carrack’, Carrack is […]

GENERATION are back with a video for second single 'Tokyo' - Watch Now!
New Music

GENERATION are back with a video for second single ‘Tokyo’ – Watch Now!

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

The unrelenting spirit of wayward youth, burnished decadence and fizzing unpredictability arrive neatly packaged as Liverpool’s ferocious punk duo Generation announce their second single Tokyo, lifted from their upcoming debut mini-album Suicidal Champagne. Tip-toeing back […]

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share dystopian skateboarding zombies video for 'Black Hyena'
New Music

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING share dystopian skateboarding zombies video for ‘Black Hyena’

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

Everything Everything has today shared the dystopian video for ‘Black Hyena’ starring skateboarding zombies. ‘Black Hyena’ features on Everything Everything’s new album RE-ANIMATOR, which emerged to widespread critical acclaim this summer with many hailing the […]

THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021 1
Gigs

THE UNDERTONES announce headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021

December 16, 2020 XS Noize

Local legends The Undertones are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday, December 18th 2021. Tickets on sale Friday 18th December at 10 am from Ticketmaster.ie The Undertones emerged from […]

TAME IMPALA shares video for 'Breathe Deeper' - Watch Now!
New Music

TAME IMPALA shares video for ‘Breathe Deeper’ – Watch Now!

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) shares the official video for “Breathe Deeper.” The track is taken from The Slow Rush, his fourth album as Tame Impala which was released in February to world-wide critical acclaim. […]

ALICE COOPER releases 'Our Love Will Change The World' from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories 2
New Music

ALICE COOPER releases ‘Our Love Will Change The World’ from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Today Alice Cooper releases the second single from his upcoming new studio album Detroit Stories, which will be released on February 26th, 2021 on earMUSIC. The song is accompanied by a lyric video. “Our Love […]

NOAH CYRUS releases video for new single 'All Three' 1
New Music

NOAH CYRUS releases video for new single ‘All Three’

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Following her recent GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist, RCA Records UK artist Noah Cyrus has released her latest single “All Three,” as well as an accompanying music video, revealed today. The new single follows […]

PREMIERE: London Rapper, YELLA TZAIRI Returns With New ‘Prisoner’ EP
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PREMIERE: London Rapper, YELLA TZAIRI Returns With New ‘Prisoner’ EP

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

London based rapper Yella Tzairi is back with her second EP ‘Prisoner’. The Camden born and raised artist mixes Hip Hop, RnB and Pop to great effect, fusing contemporary rap with melodic hooks to create […]

INTERVIEW with rising Irish singer-songwriter LILLA VARGEN
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INTERVIEW with rising Irish singer-songwriter LILLA VARGEN

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Having accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour as a guest to Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. After a break this Summer writing and recording, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ron Gallo - 'Hide (Myself Behind You)' Boyo Remix 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ron Gallo – ‘Hide (Myself Behind You)’ Boyo Remix

December 15, 2020 XS Noize

Los Angeles lo-fi pop artist, BOYO, has remixed the first single “HIDE (MYSELF BEHIND YOU)” from Ron Gallo’s forthcoming album “PEACEMEAL”. This collaboration is the first of a handful lined up that will become a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Bob Baker Sound - The Way It Is
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Bob Baker Sound – The Way It Is

December 14, 2020 XS Noize

Anything else wasn’t an option. From the age of 4, Bob Baker was always going to be a musician. Born 20 years ago in Preston, Lancashire, Bob caught the bug from his father who could […]

PUBLIC ENEMY release 'Grid' video ft Cypress Hill and George Clinton
New Music

PUBLIC ENEMY release ‘Grid’ video ft Cypress Hill and George Clinton

December 14, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy’s single “GRID” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton is a post-apocalyptic view of the world after it collapses into a technological desert after the “grid goes down” and, today, the legendary group shares […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall on Sunday 24th October 2021 1
Gigs

THE WEDDING PRESENT announce headline Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall on Sunday 24th October 2021

December 14, 2020 XS Noize

British indie rock legends, The Wedding Present are pleased to announce a very special headline Belfast show on Sunday 24th October 2021 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of their pivotal long-player, Seamonsters. […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS reveals the brand-new video for his latest single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’
New Music

ROBBIE WILLIAMS reveals the brand-new video for his latest single ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’

December 14, 2020 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today revealed the brand-new video for his latest single, ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’, which is out now on Columbia Records. The video captures the spirit of the song’s playful lyrics which reflect on […]

SILENT RUNNING release inspirational new single ‘Live Right Now’
New Music

SILENT RUNNING release inspirational new single ‘Live Right Now’

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Silent Running have released a new single ‘Live Right Now’ – the first from the band’s forthcoming new album. The song was written by lead singer Peter Gamble who explained: “The idea for ‘Live Right […]

TAYLOR SWIFT releases 'evermore' album & 'willow' music video today 1
New Music

TAYLOR SWIFT releases ‘evermore’ album & ‘willow’ music video today

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Today Taylor Swift releases her 9th studio album, evermore. “To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs. To try and put it more poetically, it feels like we were standing on the edge […]

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