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          Archive announce new album ‘Glass Minds’ and share first single ‘Look At Us’

          September 10, 2025

          ARCHIVE, the unique, enigmatic and acclaimed collective who formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, have today announced details of their 13th studio album Glass Minds, which is released on Friday 27th February 2026 via the band’s own Dangervisit label through [PIAS]. Talking about ‘Look […]

          Florence Road
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          Ireland’s rising stars Florence Road to headline Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre on December 7

          September 9, 2025

          Fresh off a red-hot summer that’s seen them sell out shows and share the stage with global icons, Wicklow four-piece, Florence Road — one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts — have just announced a […]

          Franz Ferdinand
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          Franz Ferdinand announce Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026

          September 9, 2025

          Franz Ferdinand announced Dublin and Belfast dates for February 2026. Having released their much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, on Domino in January of this year. The past few months have seen the band out […]

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          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, […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Saint Etienne – International

          September 3, 2025

          Named after a French football team, Saint Etienne have been the darlings of indie-pop, dance, and kitchen-sink storytelling since the 1990s. Few bands have captured everyday life with such charm, always anchoring their songs in […]

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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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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INHALER release video for their new single - 'It Won’t Always Be Like This' - Watch Now! 1
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INHALER release video for their new single – ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ – Watch Now!

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Inhaler releases their new single It Won’t Always Be Like This on June 9th on Polydor. The song will launch as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on Radio 1 alongside a video directed […]

SUUNS announce new album 'The Witness' - out September 3rd 2
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SUUNS announce new album ‘The Witness’ – out September 3rd

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Montreal band SUUNS – comprised of Ben Shemie, Joe Yarmush, and Liam O’Neill – announce their new album and Joyful Noise Recordings debut, The Witness, out September 3rd, and share the lead single/video, “Witness Protection”. […]

AC/DC share brand new video for 'Witch’s Spell' - Watch Now!
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AC/DC share brand new video for ‘Witch’s Spell’ – Watch Now!

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, AC/DC have shared their brand new video for “Witch’s Spell”. Directed, edited and animated by Wolf & Crow using band performance footage shot by Clemens Habicht, the band and their creative director Josh Cheuse […]

COLIN GEDDIS announces 'Live at the Limelight' - Sunday 20th June 2021
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COLIN GEDDIS announces ‘Live at the Limelight’ – Sunday 20th June 2021

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Colin Geddis makes his post lockdown return to stand-up at The limelight Belfast for an evening of stand-up comedy, new material, special guests and a lot of General Banter. In the last ten years, Colin […]

WHITE FLOWERS share 'Day By Day (Live at The Mill)' & announce UK tour 2
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WHITE FLOWERS share ‘Day By Day (Live at The Mill)’ & announce UK tour

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

White Flowers, who this Friday release their forthcoming debut album, Day By Day, on Tough Love and are currently in the middle of a short run of sold-out socially-distanced shows have today shared a film […]

NOTHING BUT THIEVES release video for new single 'Futureproof'
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NOTHING BUT THIEVES release video for new single ‘Futureproof’

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of their #3 acclaimed third album Moral Panic last year, Southend five-piece Nothing But Thieves have released their dark and explorative new single and video Futureproof via RCA Records, which was premiered […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brighton's CREEPING JEAN return with new single 'Desert Sauce'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brighton’s CREEPING JEAN return with new single ‘Desert Sauce’

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Putting a modern twist on the vintage 60s & 70s sound Creeping Jean are a Brighton six piece offering up huge Indie-Rock tunes to cut through the haze. Having picked up ongoing support from BBC […]

MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin 1
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MADISON BEER announces 2022 Life Support tour for Belfast & Dublin

June 9, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Madison Beer announced the European leg of her Life Support Tour, which includes shows at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 18th April and Ulster Hall, Belfast on 19th April. “After such a challenging year […]

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - Saturday 25th September 2021
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COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year. The band will play Emirates Old Trafford (home of Lancashire County Cricket Club), Manchester on 25th September 2021. Special guests on the day are […]

COLDPLAY premier the jaw-dropping, intergalactic video for their recent single, Higher Power
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COLDPLAY premier the jaw-dropping, intergalactic video for their recent single, Higher Power

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the jaw-dropping, intergalactic video for their recent single, Higher Power. Helmed by superstar director Dave Meyers – whose credits include Taylor Swift, Travis Scott and Billie Eilish – the Higher Power […]

WAVVES shares video for new single 'Hideaway' - Watch Now! 1
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WAVVES shares video for new single ‘Hideaway’ – Watch Now!

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Wavves share the third offering from their forthcoming album Hideaway. The title track of the album, ‘Hideaway’ incisively cuts through the pitfalls of empty self-affirmations, and comes with volume two of the Hideaway album […]

All About CVV in Your Credit Card
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All About CVV in Your Credit Card

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

A credit card is specially designed to protect you when you are making any purchases with this card. You may be wondering how the credit card provider can protect you from fraud when you are […]

JOAN ARMATRADING releases 'Like' from her upcoming album Consequences 1
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JOAN ARMATRADING releases ‘Like’ from her upcoming album Consequences

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Following the exceptional fan reception to her first single “Already There”- Joan Armatrading returns with a new offering from her upcoming album Consequences, scheduled for release June 18th (Digital) and August 13 (CD/LP) in the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Lagoons – Dial Tones (Voicemail)
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Lagoons – Dial Tones (Voicemail)

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

SoCal alt-pop duo The Lagoons introduce their brand-new single, “Dial Tones (Voicemail),” a shimmering electro-pop song conjuring up the ‘80s and ‘90s. Explaining the track, The Lagoons share, “Ultimately, it’s about finding yourself. Whether it’s […]

EP REVIEW: Queen Bonobo – Sail From This Life
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EP REVIEW: Queen Bonobo – Sail From This Life

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Blending tints of jazz with folk music, Queen Bonobo, aka Maya Goldblum, recently released her latest EP, Sail From This Life. The genesis of the EP occurred when Queen Bonobo, a native of Idaho, moved […]

BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A rock ‘n’ roll odyssey by Steven Machat

June 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Sans any pretentiousness about his profession or any claim to being a choirboy himself, lawyer Steven Machat has written a captivating tell-all of his life in the entertainment industry, entitled Gods, Gangsters & Honor: A […]

LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021 1
Gigs

LAURA MARLING (SOLO) announces a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Laura Marling is very pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Ulster Hall on Monday 11th October 2021. Having emphatically set the bar for what can be achieved with a superlative Livestream performance back […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chicago-based DENDRONS shares 'Same Spot' - Watch Now!
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Chicago-based DENDRONS shares ‘Same Spot’ – Watch Now!

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Chicago-based Dendrons shares “Same Spot. Dendrons formed in Chicago, Illinois, on New Year’s Day 2018. They are finishing their second full-length LP 5-3-8 written and recorded during the Pandemic, at Sonic Ranch near El […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs

June 7, 2021 XS Noize

Iconic singer-songwriter, and former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft has announced two more live acoustic evenings of his classic songs in Liverpool and London this Autumn. Richard will perform these extra shows at Liverpool […]

BOOK REVIEW: Orwell - by Pierre Christin & Sébastien Verdier
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Orwell – by Pierre Christin & Sébastien Verdier

June 7, 2021 Michael Barron

With this graphic novel being divided into three parts, just like George Orwell’s most resound novel 1984; one may expect that Verdier’s effort may disproportionately focus on 1984 and Orwell’s previous offering Animal Farm; the […]

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