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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
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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 […]

        • 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
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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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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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
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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
          Podcast

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

          October 15, 2025

          In this episode, #251 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Miles Kane to discuss his electrifying new album Sunlight in the Shadows — a swaggering, soulful, and deeply personal record marking […]

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Month: December 2020

PREMIERE: Perfect Blue Sky - 'Stymie / Honest Man'
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PREMIERE: Perfect Blue Sky – ‘Stymie / Honest Man’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Darkness meets light, Perfect Blue Sky are a song crafting duo featuring Swedish black metal guitarist Pna Andersson & Australian alt-rock vocalist Jane Kitto. Combining their influences, their sound is a hybrid of 70’s psych-rock […]

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares 'My Favourite Things (Christmas Kitchen Disco Version)' & announces Christmas Kitchen Disco
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR shares ‘My Favourite Things (Christmas Kitchen Disco Version)’ & announces Christmas Kitchen Disco

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Following the release of her new album Songs from the Kitchen Disco: Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Greatest Hits, Sophie has shared a new version of one of the covers featured on the album with My Favourite Things […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bad Love - Cashmere Tears
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Bad Love – Cashmere Tears

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester-based three-piece and ’Sad-Boy Pop’ band, Bad Love, return with the video for their latest single, Cashmere Tears which XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere today! Bad Love have cultivated a sophisticated alt-pop sound. […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single 'It's Alright to Show Yourself' - Watch Now!
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single ‘It’s Alright to Show Yourself’ – Watch Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

‘It’s Alright to Show Yourself’ is the fourth single since Emperor of Ice Cream announced their return from a twenty-five-year hiatus in May with their previous singles all topping digital charts in Ireland. Their long-awaited […]

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single 'Fire' - Watch Now! 2
Gigs

AMY MACDONALD shares video for new single ‘Fire’ – Watch Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Having just hit the Top 10 with her critically acclaimed fifth album ‘The Human Demands’, Amy Macdonald now shares the new single ‘Fire’.  ‘Fire’ opens the album and quickly takes flight. From its calm, mood-setting […]

MYSTERY JETS release 'Home Protests' LP & announce socially distanced gigs for 19th December
Gigs

MYSTERY JETS release ‘Home Protests’ LP & announce socially distanced gigs for 19th December

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today Mystery Jets release ‘Home Protests’, an album of covers that was written and recorded over the course of 2020. A limited-edition version of the album will also be available on vinyl, exclusively with Flying […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Creature Fear - Big Summer Eyes
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TRACK PREMIERE: Creature Fear – Big Summer Eyes

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Melbourne band Creature Fear return with the latest single off their forthcoming debut EP, ‘Big Summer Eyes’ via Daily Nightly Records. Well known in the live circuit for their ability to put on a mental […]

DEFTONES release 'Teenager' (Robert Smith Remix) - Listen Now! 1
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DEFTONES release ‘Teenager’ (Robert Smith Remix) – Listen Now!

December 3, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Deftones release “Teenager” (Robert Smith Remix). It’s the third single and final instant grat to be shared from Black Stallion—the companion disc of remixes and reimaginations to the landmark White Pony. Marking the 20th […]

SHAME share new single ‘Snow Day’ from upcoming new album 'Drunk Tank Pink'
Gigs

SHAME share new single ‘Snow Day’ from upcoming new album ‘Drunk Tank Pink’

December 3, 2020 XS Noize

shame share ‘Snow Day’, the latest track to be taken from their long-anticipated new album Drunk Tank Pink – out 15th January 2021 via Dead Oceans. ‘Snow Day’ follows previously released singles ‘Alphabet’ and ‘Water […]

GRETTA RAY shares video for intoxicating new single 'Passion' - Watch Now! 2
New Music

GRETTA RAY shares video for intoxicating new single ‘Passion’ – Watch Now!

December 3, 2020 XS Noize

Desire. Danger. Elegance. Glamour. Passion is a disarming twist in the rapidly evolving story of artist Gretta Ray: the first rhythmically propulsive, sensually loaded taste of a new chapter for the Australian songstress. “This is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sigur Rós - Odin’s Raven Magic
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sigur Rós – Odin’s Raven Magic

December 3, 2020 Jacob Thompson

Releasing December 4th on Krunk via Warner Classics comes Sigur Rós’ Odin’s Raven Magic, an orchestral rendition of the medieval Icelandic poem Hrafnagaldur Óðins. First commissioned in 2002 and performed in conjunction with Paris’ La […]

THE ANCHORESS shares video for 'Unravel' from upcoming album ‘The Art Of Losing’ 1
New Music

THE ANCHORESS shares video for ‘Unravel’ from upcoming album ‘The Art Of Losing’

December 3, 2020 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of her second album, The Anchoress is releasing a track a month and revealing more details of ‘The Art Of Losing’ due for release on 5th March 2021. ‘Unravel’ is the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: James Burt - Dance In The Rain
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: James Burt – Dance In The Rain

December 3, 2020 XS Noize

James Burt has been writing songs all his life. This winter marks a steady ascent from passionate fan to musician and songwriter to music college student to reaching the precipice of a huge career in […]

THE CHAP launch a special new hour long film this week
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THE CHAP launch a special new hour long film this week

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

At the end of an awful year, The Chap have made a very good film. A unique, exhilarating and multi-layered take on that questionable cultural legacy of 2020: the self-isolation concert video – ‘The Chap […]

ANOTHER SKY announce 'Music For Winter Vol. 1' EP - Out 1st Jan 2021
New Music

ANOTHER SKY announce ‘Music For Winter Vol. 1’ EP – Out 1st Jan 2021

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

On the first day of 2021, Another Sky will release their latest body of work, an EP entitled, “Music For Winter Vol. I”. Consisting of singles “It Keeps Coming” and “Sun Seeker”, the EP follows […]

HOT CHIP release 'Straight To The Morning (Dillon Francis vs Hot Chip Remix)' - Feat. Jarvis Cocker
Gigs

HOT CHIP release ‘Straight To The Morning (Dillon Francis vs Hot Chip Remix)’ – Feat. Jarvis Cocker

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

Today Hot Chip are sharing a Dillon Francis remix of recent single “Straight To The Morning” featuring Jarvis Cocker. A longtime fan of the band, Francis is an American DJ who’s risen to fame alongside […]

PJ HARVEY documentary 'PJ Harvey - A Dog Called Money' to premiere on December 7th 1
New Music

PJ HARVEY documentary ‘PJ Harvey – A Dog Called Money’ to premiere on December 7th

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

On December 7th, preeminent global theatrical distributor Abramorama will host the North American streaming premiere of the documentary film, PJ Harvey – A Dog Called Money on Maestro, a music-centric interactive live video streaming platform. […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS share live video for 'Arabella' from new album ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ 1
New Music

ARCTIC MONKEYS share live video for ‘Arabella’ from new album ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

In advance of the release of ‘Arctic Monkeys – Live At The Royal Albert Hall’ on Friday the 4th of December 2020, the band have launched the new video for AM’s ‘Arabella’. Directed by Ben […]

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

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

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

German rave legends Scooter return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 28th August 2021. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the Gods […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Teddi Gold – Thought Bubbles
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TRACK PREMIERE: Teddi Gold – Thought Bubbles

December 2, 2020 Randall Radic

Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter Teddi Gold introduces her new single, “Thought Bubbles,” on XS Noize. An appetizer from her forthcoming sophomore EP, appropriately entitled Vol. 2. Teddi’s debut EP, Vol. 1, dropped last August and […]

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