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        • The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe
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          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe

          March 11, 2026

          Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road this coming winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands as well as the UK […]

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          The Boxer Rebellion Confront the Noise of Modern Life on Striking New Single “Satellite Above”

          March 10, 2026

          As the world scrolls its way through life, transatlantic four-piece, The Boxer Rebellion get back to reality, condemning the invisible pressures of contemporary life in the age of constant observation on their latest single, “Satellite […]

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          Midge Ure Announces New Album ‘A Man Of Two Worlds’ — Out May 8

          March 10, 2026

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

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          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

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          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

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          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
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          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
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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

          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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
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          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          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 […]

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          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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
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          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

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          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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          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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          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          Jordan Anthony
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          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          TAVE
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        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
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          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

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          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
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          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022
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THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

Following the announcement earlier this month that the band have written and recorded the Wales FA’s official Euro 2020 football anthem ‘The Red Wall Of Cymru’ (out this week), Rhyl rock legends The Alarm are […]

STREAM: the brand-new 'Rich' EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella
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STREAM: the brand-new ‘Rich’ EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella

May 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella debuts the brand-new EP, Rich, along with the title track’s music video. The offspring of the pandemic, Cyvella is the brainchild of Marlain Angelides, whose creativity refuses to be shackled. Along […]

GOLDFORD shares new single ‘Dreams of Summertime’ - Listen Now!
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GOLDFORD shares new single ‘Dreams of Summertime’ – Listen Now!

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

While they reflect the global anxiety instigated by COVID, Goldford’s previous singles ‘Ride The Storm’ and ‘Walk With Me’ pay tribute to the bonds that hold our communities together. They’re both songs that express the […]

THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track 'Method To The Madness' 1
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THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track ‘Method To The Madness’

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

The Wombats return with the new track ‘Method To The Madness’, out now via AWAL. The song marks the first offering since their highest charting album to date, 2018’s UK Top 3 Beautiful People Will […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller - Fat Pop Vol 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller – Fat Pop Vol 1

May 26, 2021 Ben P Scott

It’s not just the diversity of Paul Weller’s 16th solo album that gives it the feel of a Best Of collection, but the stellar form of the songwriting. Described by the British legend himself as […]

Irish international phenomenon PICTURE THIS announce fan album 'Life In Colour' - out June 25
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Irish international phenomenon PICTURE THIS announce fan album ‘Life In Colour’ – out June 25

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish international phenomenon Picture This announce fan album, Life In Colour, to arrive June 25 via Island Records. To herald the release of the record, the quartet just shared a new single entitled “If Ever […]

AHA! STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring Steve Coogan comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 22 April 2022 1
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AHA! STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring Steve Coogan comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 22 April 2022

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring the award-winning multi-hyphenate Steve Coogan will launch next Spring 2022 across the UK and Ireland, with tickets going on sale to the general public from this […]

Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians
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Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians. The FREE ten-week professional development programme will provide fifteen […]

THE CHARLATANS - announce limited edition vinyl box set + accompanying 30th anniversary tour 2
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THE CHARLATANS – announce limited edition vinyl box set + accompanying 30th anniversary tour

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS announce their (Covid) delayed release of their 30th Anniversary tour and a 6 vinyl LP Box Set. Released on Then Recordings through Republic Of Music, ‘A Head Full Of Ideas’ is a five-album, […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

Queen + Adam Lambert have today announced an extra UK show is being added to the band’s twice-postponed Rhapsody UK & European tour, now set for 2022, as well as additional dates in mainland Europe. […]

Nashville's OLD DOMINION share video for new single 'I Was On A Boat That Day'
New Music

Nashville’s OLD DOMINION share video for new single ‘I Was On A Boat That Day’

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

After teasing its arrival throughout the week, GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion have released their brand-new single “I Was On A Boat That Day.” It marks the group’s first new music since their 2019 self-titled […]

LEVELLERS celebrate 30 years of 'Levelling The Land' with a 17 date UK tour
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LEVELLERS celebrate 30 years of ‘Levelling The Land’ with a 17 date UK tour

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Levellers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal platinum-selling, album Levelling The Land with a 17 date UK tour playing the, now classic, album in full. They will also be playing other hits and […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Announce 'Calling Out in Space' 59-Date Tour 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS Announce ‘Calling Out in Space’ 59-Date Tour

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands announce Calling Out in Space, their 59-date 2021-2022 Tour. Internationally acclaimed for their incendiary live performances, 2020 marked the first year in the band’s 15-year career and 1,000+ show history that the […]

GRETA VAN FLEET announce special 'Strange Horizons' US shows 1
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GRETA VAN FLEET announce special ‘Strange Horizons’ US shows

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning band Greta Van Fleet will embark on a series of special events in the US later this summer named Strange Horizons, their only headline shows in 2021, at iconic venues in Nashville, Bridgeport […]

VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July 1
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VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison returns to the iconic Ulster Hall after over a decade for an evening of rhythm & blues. Join Van and his full band for an unforgettable evening of rhythm & blues in the […]

THE THE announce details of 'The Comeback Special' - a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 1
New Music

THE THE announce details of ‘The Comeback Special’ – a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

THE THE have today announced details of The Comeback Special, a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 which documents their triumphant Royal Albert Hall concert on 5th June 2018. What started as […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi - Cavalcade
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi – Cavalcade

May 24, 2021 Michael Barron

It would be very easy for any band after being nominated for a Mercury Prize for their debut effort to take this as confirmation from the gods that they now have a winning formula and […]

INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) - “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) – “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.”

May 22, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Kenny Hickey – guitarist and vocalist of Silvertomb, the Seventh Void and co-founder of Type O’ Negative. Kenny Hickey discusses playing at L’Amour and looks back on “Slow, Deep And […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
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BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her latest single ‘Your Power,’ and ahead of the July 30 release of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has announced the first leg of her […]

THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers
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THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album ‘The Art of Losing’, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has announced new live dates. She will support Manic Street Preachers on […]

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