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          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

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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 […]

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          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

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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
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          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
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          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: 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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        • 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

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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

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CAGE THE ELEPHANT Debut 'Broken Boy' Featuring IGGY POP - Listen Now
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CAGE THE ELEPHANT Debut ‘Broken Boy’ Featuring IGGY POP – Listen Now

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Cage The Elephant share a new version of their song “Broken Boy,” featuring Iggy Pop. The track finds the godfather of punk singing a verse and contributing backing vocals to the opening song off […]

London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’
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London 3-piece INDIAN QUEENS return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Having already played their first show of 2020 at Rockaway Beach Festival earlier this month, London 3-piece Indian Queens return with their brand new single ‘Bubblewrap’ on January 24th. The single is taken from their […]

Sheffield's SHEAFS announce debut EP 'Vox Pop' - Hear new single 'Total Vanity'
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Sheffield’s SHEAFS announce debut EP ‘Vox Pop’ – Hear new single ‘Total Vanity’

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Sheffield’s SHEAFS has announced the release of their debut EP “Vox Pop”, due out March 6th on Blood Records (Dream Wife, The Blinders, The Amazons etc.). The band have shared a blistering new single […]

KIRK BRANDON - Confirms 2020 'aKoustiK' tour with Sam Sansbury
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KIRK BRANDON – Confirms 2020 ‘aKoustiK’ tour with Sam Sansbury

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

KIRK BRANDON has confirmed a brand new show for his 2020 ‘aKoustiK’ tour with Sam Sansbury. The 13 date tour will run from 31st January to 16th February and includes stops in London, Manchester, Leeds, […]

HMLTD - Share New Track 'Blank Slate' ahead of debut album 'West Of Eden' out 7th Feb 1
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HMLTD – Share New Track ‘Blank Slate’ ahead of debut album ‘West Of Eden’ out 7th Feb

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

London based five-piece HMLTD returned last Autumn to announce the release of their long-awaited debut album West of Eden, alongside explosive comeback singles ‘LOADED’ and ‘The West is Dead’, plus a stunning curveball in ‘Why?’, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Parade - Thin Mind
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ALBUM REVIEW: Wolf Parade – Thin Mind

January 23, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Sometimes you have to reckon with where you came from to figure out where you’re going. Introspection is rarely easy, but we learn the most about ourselves when it is deemed necessary. In a number […]

TOM JONES - Announces Irish dates this summer in Belfast & Cork
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TOM JONES – Announces Irish dates this summer in Belfast & Cork

January 23, 2020 XS Noize

As he celebrates a landmark 80th birthday this summer, Aiken Promotions is proud to announce one of the most enduring personalities in the music entertainment business, TOM JONES has confirmed a return to Ireland this […]

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announce new single 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' & February UK dates
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PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announce new single ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ & February UK dates

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

PARIS YOUTH FOUNDATION announces rip-roaring new single Home Is Where The Heart Is, alongside their first ever UK headline tour. Home Is Where The Heart Is is the first release from the Liverpool five-piece since […]

SOUL ASYLUM - Unveil new single 'If I Told You' from upcoming new album 'Hurry Up & Wait'
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SOUL ASYLUM – Unveil new single ‘If I Told You’ from upcoming new album ‘Hurry Up & Wait’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh off their hometown show at First Ave in Minneapolis, SOUL ASYLUM now unveils “If I Told You” the focus single off their upcoming album “Hurry Up & Wait” due 17/4/20. The release follows their […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album 'The Joy Of The Return'
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce new album ‘The Joy Of The Return’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester’s The Slow Readers Club have announced their fourth album, The Joy Of The Return, out on March 20th via Modern Sky UK. The band have also shared their new single, ‘All I Hear’, the […]

Mancunian synth-pop powerhouse HOT MINUTE share third single ‘Drive’
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Mancunian synth-pop powerhouse HOT MINUTE share third single ‘Drive’

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

In a world where we all literally live on social media and our brains assume much of what we see and hear is instantaneous, one can be forgiven for assuming that your new favourite song […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
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PEARL JAM share ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ the first single from forthcoming album, Gigaton

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

“Dance of the Clairvoyants”, the first single from Pearl Jam’s forthcoming album, Gigaton, is now officially available at all digital music outlets and at radio. “I can’t tell you how proud I am about this […]

INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020
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INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday May 16th 2020

January 22, 2020 XS Noize

Hotly-tipped Dublin quartet Inhaler have announced a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday, May 16th 2020. Today the band released their new single, ‘We Have To Move’ on Polydor Records. It’s the follow-up […]

PSYCHO COMEDY - Announce debut album: 'Performance Space Number One' - out 14 Feb 2020
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PSYCHO COMEDY – Announce debut album: ‘Performance Space Number One’ – out 14 Feb 2020

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Liverpool creative collective PSYCHO COMEDY will release their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Performance Space Number One’, on 14 February 2020. A love letter to the city they call home, the vices that squeeze tight, and […]

RAMMSTEIN - Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour
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RAMMSTEIN – Announce First Ever North American Stadium Tour

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

This year will see the North American debut of the most extreme spectacle in live music when RAMMSTEIN brings its full-scale stadium production to this continent for the first time ever. Rock n roll’s most […]

ALICIA KEYS - Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin's 3Arena on Friday 5th June 1
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ALICIA KEYS – Brings ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Today global music icon and 15-time GRAMMY Award winner Alicia Keys announced ALICIA – THE WORLD TOUR, her highly anticipated return to the stage which will open at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 5th June. The […]

THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album 1
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THERAPY? announce details of 30th Anniversary and announce GREATEST HITS (and Bonus Live) Album

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irish rockers Therapy? have announced their latest album and 30-year anniversary of the band with Greatest Hits (The Abbey Road Session) due for release on March 6th, 2020. To coincide with the bands So […]

PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!
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PETROL GIRLS Play a Headline Show @ McHughs Basement, Belfast TONIGHT!

January 21, 2020 XS Noize

Feminist post-hardcore punk band, Petrol Girls are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement Bar on Tuesday 21st January 2020. Petrol Girls released their new album ‘Cut & Stitch’ on May 24th […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem - Music to Be Murdered By
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ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem – Music to Be Murdered By

January 20, 2020 Michael Barron

Opening with “Premonition – Intro” – Eminem cuts to the chase concerning his bitterness over his previous LP, his tenth, Kamikaze not getting the reviews he expected. We see Slim Shady looking back over his […]

NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track - 'Thanks For Everything'
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NEON WALTZ confirm 4-track HUNA EP & release new track – ‘Thanks For Everything’

January 20, 2020 XS Noize

Neon Waltz’ tireless work rate continues without pause. With the wrapper barely off 2020, the Scottish four-piece release new single, Thanks For Everything while confirming final details of their forthcoming Huna EP.  A further leg […]

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