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          Foy Vance Confronts the Rise of AI and the Realities of Fatherhood on Double Single “A.I.” / “Call Me Anytime”

          October 16, 2025

          Northern Ireland-born and Scotland-based Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter Foy Vance shares two new songs, “A.I.” and “Call Me Anytime.” The double single release marks Vance’s Rounder Records debut, and the distinct tracks showcase his truly singular […]

          Happy Mondays
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          HAPPY MONDAYS Celebrate 40 Years with New Singles Compilation ‘The Factory Singles’ – Out December 5

          October 15, 2025

          London Records are to mark 40 years of the Happy Mondays with a series of special releases, beginning with the new compilation ‘The Factory Singles’, available November 28th on double CD, double LP & cassette. […]

          Courtney Barnett
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          Courtney Barnett Returns with New Single and Video “Stay in Your Lane”

          October 15, 2025

          Today, GRAMMY-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett makes an exciting return with her brand new single, “Stay In Your Lane.” The song kicks off her next musical chapter and is the first new material since the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
          Album Reviews

          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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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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
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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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        • :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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        • 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

          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 […]

          BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

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BOOK REVIEW: Joan Baez: The Last Leaf by Elizabeth Thomson
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BOOK REVIEW: Joan Baez: The Last Leaf by Elizabeth Thomson

September 27, 2020 Michael Barron

There is a well-known saying to fans in awe of their favourite musicians: “Don’t meet your heroes” or else you will be disappointed.  Thomson’s experience with Joan Baez is a testament that this saying is […]

INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS 3
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INTERVIEW: JIMMY CHAMBERLIN on his New Complex Album, Drumming and SMASHING PUMPKINS

September 26, 2020 Dan Volohov

Smashing Pumpkins’ Jimmy Chamberlin on the newest chapter of his jazz experiments. Honor released by Jimmy Chamberlin Complex is not the only example of how different individuals brought together different influences, energetics, and ideas. But […]

Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today
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Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today at Belfast’s Custom House Square, over 500 members of the live events community gathered in a socially distanced, COVID-compliant display. Another 100 squares were marked out for those unable to join. The event organised […]

MIDNIGHT OIL announce brand new mini-album THE MAKARRATA PROJECT - out October 30th
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MIDNIGHT OIL announce brand new mini-album THE MAKARRATA PROJECT – out October 30th

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

It’s been almost 20 years since Midnight Oil unveiled a new long-form release. That wait will finally be over on October 30 when their seven-song mini-album, THE MAKARRATA PROJECT lands online and in stores on […]

KYLIE shares the video for brand new single ‘Magic’ - Watch Now
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KYLIE shares the video for brand new single ‘Magic’ – Watch Now

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today Kylie releases her brand-new single and video for ‘Magic’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘DISCO’, out November 6 via BMG Recordings. Produced and mixed by PhD (also known as Peter Wallevik & Daniel Davidsen), […]

INTERVIEW: ULYSSES WELLS discusses his debut EP ‘Can’t Take It Much Longer’ 1
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INTERVIEW: ULYSSES WELLS discusses his debut EP ‘Can’t Take It Much Longer’

September 24, 2020 Victoria Pearson

Ulysses Wells talks to Victoria Pearson about his new EP ‘Can’t Take It Much Longer’ He also as discusses sobriety versus drunkenness and French cafe culture.  You are releasing your debut EP on 25th September […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Captain Of The Awesome Machine - Homeland
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TRACK PREMIERE: Captain Of The Awesome Machine – Homeland

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Homeland’ by Captain of the Awesome Machine. Captain of the Awesome Machine is a project that presents some of the music written by Oberon King for his band, […]

KURT VILE shares new single 'How Lucky' with JOHN PRINE - Listen Now 1
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KURT VILE shares new single ‘How Lucky’ with JOHN PRINE – Listen Now

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

Kurt Vile’s Speed, Sound, Lonely KV (ep) was recorded and mixed in sporadic sessions that spanned four years at The Butcher Shoppe studio in Nashville, TN. It includes five songs — covers of John Prine […]

THE SHINS share video for new single 'The Great Divide' - Watch Now
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THE SHINS share video for new single ‘The Great Divide’ – Watch Now

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Shins break an extended silence with the viscerally beautiful new song “The Great Divide.” The first official release from the band in over two and a half years, “The Great Divide” is available now […]

GAVIN THORPE releases new single ‘From Now On’ - Listen Now
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GAVIN THORPE shares video for new single ‘From Now On’ – Watch Now

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

Since signing to Atlantic Records and Universal Publishing in 2001, Bristol singer-songwriter Gavin Thorpe has written and recorded 5 albums, as well as performing, recording and co-writing with other artists. Gavin’s new single ‘From Now […]

TERRY HALL and NOEL GALLAGHER guest on new Le Volume Courbe EP
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TERRY HALL and NOEL GALLAGHER guest on new Le Volume Courbe EP

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

Le Volume Courbe releases a brand-new EP, Fourteen Years, via Honest Jons Records on November 13. It is the first in a series of three EPs that will combine to make up the third album […]

TRACK PREMIERE: modernlove - Use Me
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TRACK PREMIERE: modernlove – Use Me

September 24, 2020 XS Noize

Ireland’s modernlove. have rapidly become one of indie-pop’s brightest and most talked about new bands. This October they will make their ‘Ireland Music Week’ debut and are releasing a new single, the upbeat synth-infused ‘Use […]

KELLY LEE OWENS shares new single 'Corner of My Sky ft. JOHN CALE' with video starring MICHAEL SHEEN
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KELLY LEE OWENS shares new single ‘Corner of My Sky ft. JOHN CALE’ with video starring MICHAEL SHEEN

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Last month, producer/musician Kelly Lee Owens released her new album, Inner Song, on Smalltown Supersound to incredible acclaim. Today, she unveils a video for “Corner of My Sky,” an Inner Song track born out of […]

THE WATERBOYS share video for new single '(You've Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two'
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THE WATERBOYS share video for new single ‘(You’ve Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two’

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys have released their brand new single ‘(You’ve Got To) Kiss A Frog Or Two’, from their rave-reviewed new album Good Luck, Seeker on Cooking Vinyl. The new video features Mike Scott and band […]

JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces a socially distant live show this October 1
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JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS announces a socially distant live show this October

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Jealous of the Birds – the musical project of Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Naomi Hamilton – release “Epistle,” the last track on the upcoming LP Peninsula, out now via Canvasback/Atlantic. Jealous of The Birds will perform […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinee - Goldfish
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Matinee – Goldfish

September 23, 2020 XS Noize

Goldfish is the brand new single from Matinee. Produced by Julian Corrie from Franz Ferdinand. The video to the single stars National Television Award winner and former EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite. Goldfish explores how the […]

GLASS ANIMALS announce special 'LIVE IN THE INTERNET' live-stream broadcast for 15th October 2020
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GLASS ANIMALS announce special ‘LIVE IN THE INTERNET’ live-stream broadcast for 15th October 2020

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Glass Animals – who recently made headlines with the release of their magnificent third album ‘Dreamland’ – continue to defy what is possible in 2020 with the announcement of their ‘Live In The Internet’ broadcast. […]

YO LA TENGO share new single, 'Bleeding' - Listen Now
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YO LA TENGO share new single, ‘Bleeding’ – Listen Now

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Yo La Tengo share a second song from their forthcoming EP, Sleepless Night. ‘Bleeding’ is the record’s standalone original composition, a windswept ballad where delicate guitar melodies give way to cyclonic fuzz. The five-song […]

PADDY HANNA shares new single 'Colosseum' - Watch Video 1
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PADDY HANNA shares new single ‘Sinatra’ from new album ‘The Hill’ out October 16th

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Paddy Hanna today shares new single Sinatra from his upcoming album The Hill, out October 16th via Strange Brew. The album is produced by Dan Fox of Girl Band and Paddy counts Burt Bacharach as […]

TUNE-YARDS releases video for new song 'nowhere, man' - Watch Now
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TUNE-YARDS releases video for new song ‘nowhere, man’ – Watch Now

September 22, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Tune-Yards releases their new song ‘nowhere, man’. The bright, brash and upbeat song is paired with a lively video that takes Chaplin-esque footage shot in Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner’s garage during quarantine and […]

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