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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

          Above & Beyond
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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
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          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

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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, […]

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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
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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
          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
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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

          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
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          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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        • Tom Smith
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          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
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          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
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          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, […]

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TRACK PREMIERE: DejaVilla – 'Gravy' featuring Runkus
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TRACK PREMIERE: DejaVilla – ‘Gravy’ featuring Runkus

December 11, 2020 Randall Radic

Electronic/reggae duo DejaVilla introduces their new single, “Gravy,” featuring Runkus, via Ultra Music, a tasty blend of hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeats, and dance tinctures. Made up of two artists – David Marston and Sarah Couch – […]

BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film 'Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)' - Watch Now!
New Music

BLOSSOMS share their brand-new short film ‘Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose)’ – Watch Now!

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their brand-new, short film Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose), created by Edwin Burdis (Arctic Monkeys’ Four out of Five) and animated by Astrid Goldsmith of Mock Duck Studios. As well as vocal […]

STEVEN WILSON announces new tour dates for 2021, ahead of forthcoming album 'THE FUTURE BITES'
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STEVEN WILSON announces new tour dates for 2021, ahead of forthcoming album ‘THE FUTURE BITES’

December 11, 2020 XS Noize

Steven Wilson has announced an extensive tour in support of his forthcoming sixth album, The Future Bites (due January 29th 2021). Steven Wilson played 145 dates in support of his 2017 album To The Bone […]

Cultural Specificities: What Kind of Music Is Listened to in Different Countries
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Cultural Specificities: What Kind of Music Is Listened to in Different Countries

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Description: What kinds of music are popular in different countries? Why do people prefer listening to different music? Let’s find out the answers. The world of music is enormous. There are dozens of various music […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tycho - Weather Remixes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tycho – Weather Remixes

December 10, 2020 Randall Radic

On December 18, electronic dream-pop artist Tycho, aka Scott Hansen, will release Weather Remixes via  Mom + Pop x Ninja Tune, featuring reimagined versions of the eight tracks from last year’s Weather, the recipient of […]

BONNIE TYLER announces the release of her brand-new studio album ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, out on February 26th, 2021 1
New Music

BONNIE TYLER announces the release of her brand-new studio album ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, out on February 26th, 2021

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Today Bonnie Tyler announces the release of her brand-new studio album ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, out on February 26th, 2021 on earMUSIC. Fans will get a full first taste of the forthcoming album […]

PREMIERE: Night Without Cars share new album 'Hurry Up and Wait' - Listen Now!
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PREMIERE: Night Without Cars share new album ‘Hurry Up and Wait’ – Listen Now!

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Since their debut, NYC 5-piece Night Without Cars has managed to build a hugely loyal online following, along with support from some of the world’s biggest platforms such as Amazon Prime, Xbox and PS4. Now, […]

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW is coming to Belfast & Dublin next year 2
Gigs

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW is coming to Belfast & Dublin next year

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Having sold over four million tickets in concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the most in-demand touring entities currently operating. The Times […]

BEAR'S DEN release new EP 'Christmas, Hopefully' today - Listen Now
New Music

BEAR’S DEN unveil new video for their festive single ‘Christmas, Hopefully’ recorded in immersive audio

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following the recent release of their critically-acclaimed new EP ‘Christmas, Hopefully’, Bear’s Den have unveiled the official video for the collection’s title-track. Recorded in immersive audio, similar to surround sound, the new visuals for ‘Christmas, […]

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast - Saturday 28th August 2021 1
Gigs

SCOOTER adds second Custom House Square, Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT CHSq show within minutes, we are pleased to announce a second CHSq show date for the German rave legends, Scooter. They return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline shows to […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Winachi Tribe - ‘Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)’ 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Winachi Tribe – ‘Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)’

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

The Winachi Tribe New single (Time for love) Dave Tolan remix, has a “Hanna barbera, cartoon, esq, 70s retro video released today exclusively with XS Noize. The single has been on fire reaching #55 in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Rubens - Masterpiece
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Rubens – Masterpiece

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

The Rubens offer up a heady dose of Australian sunshine with new track ‘Masterpiece’, an effervescent indie-pop bop designed for repeated listens and offering us the perfect respite we all need right now. They say: […]

AC/DC share music video for 'DEMON FIRE' - Watch Now!
New Music

AC/DC share music video for ‘DEMON FIRE’ – Watch Now!

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Following the circuit-breaking release of their 18x worldwide #1 album POWER UP last month, AC/DC have unleashed hell with their brand new music video for “Demon Fire.”  For their seventeenth full-length album, the band reunited […]

EMBRACE announce 'Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)' live streamed gig & album 1
Gigs

EMBRACE announce ‘Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)’ live streamed gig & album

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the success of their recent Out Of Nothing live-streamed gig, Embrace announce another live-streamed event and associated album release. The band will be performing a Best Of live-streamed set from their Bradford […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrates the 20th Anniversary of '13 Tales From Urban Bohemia' with streamed concert 1
Gigs

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrates the 20th Anniversary of ’13 Tales From Urban Bohemia’ with streamed concert

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

On December 30, Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to present a global streaming event featuring beloved alternative rock group The Dandy Warhols, with a special show from their hometown of Portland, Oregon. Called “The Dandy […]

PREMIERE: Broken Forest releases Christmas single 'Stories Under the Pine Tree'
Video Premiere

PREMIERE: Broken Forest releases Christmas single ‘Stories Under the Pine Tree’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Do you know that feeling when all the Christmas rush of gifting, cooking, running around quietens down and you’re actually taking the moment to sit together with your family or friends by candlelight to share […]

INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI - "It's satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives" 1
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INTERVIEW with STEVE ALBINI – “It’s satisfying to work on something that has a long life-span and enriches lots of peoples lives”

December 9, 2020 Dan Volohov

For those who’ve never heard the name of Steve Albini, it would be difficult to explain who this guy is. Like billions of other questions, there are many answers to it: Analogue recording engineer, founder […]

SEVEN RED LIONS release new single 'Under the Skin' - Listen Now!
New Music

SEVEN RED LIONS release new single ‘Under the Skin’ – Listen Now!

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Seven Red Lions is a multi-international alternative indie rock band based in London UK. The band was formed in 2015 by the lead singer and guitarist David Lion. In the same year, they released their […]

LOW ISLAND share video for new single 'In Your Arms' - Watch Now! 2
Gigs

LOW ISLAND share live version of ‘In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room)’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 2020 PPL Momentum artist Low Island share an intimate and captivating live version of their latest single In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room); created with long-term collaborator Ben Ogunbiyi in rural France. […]

JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’
New Music

JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

There is no escape from the bad news. It’s on every newsstand, every TV screen, in every conversation, on every social media page, with 24-hour news updates to remind us. There is no escape. There […]

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