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          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ultravox
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          Idlewild
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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          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 […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
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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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

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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 […]

          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 […]

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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

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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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          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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          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

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        • 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 — […]

          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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THE BOO RADLEYS announce new album 'Keep On With Falling' - Hear first single, 'I’ve Had Enough I’m Out'
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THE BOO RADLEYS announce new album ‘Keep On With Falling’ – Hear first single, ‘I’ve Had Enough I’m Out’

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

Responding to the warm welcome that greeted news of their reformation earlier this year, The Boo Radleys announce the release of their first album of all-new music in 24 years, the 11-track Keep On With […]

THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour
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THE SHERLOCKS announce UK 2022 headline tour

October 12, 2021 XS Noize

The Sherlocks have announced their UK headline tour, taking place in February and March 2022. Bolton-upon-Dearne’s The Sherlocks were certainly a slow-burn overnight sensation. Ascending swiftly from stints in working men’s clubs to rammed, buzzing […]

LIVE REVIEW: Skindred at Rock City, Nottingham 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Skindred at Rock City, Nottingham

October 11, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

The band from Wales that combines very different genres of music – from heavy metal to reggae – has visited Nottingham as a part of their ”Show Time Tour”. Skindred is one of the most […]

LIAM GALLAGHER adds headline dates at Manchester Etihad Stadium and Glasgow Hampden Park for June 2022
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LIAM GALLAGHER adds headline dates at Manchester Etihad Stadium and Glasgow Hampden Park for June 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come to expect big things from Liam Gallagher, but bigger plans have been revealed for 2022 that are biblical even by his colossal standards. After selling out two Knebworth Park shows within the day […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dark Mark v Skeleton Joe (feat Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone)
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dark Mark v Skeleton Joe (feat Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone)

October 11, 2021 Lee Campbell

When Mark Lanegan teamed up with Joe Cardamone of The Icarus Line to release the 12″ single ‘Skeleton Joe Manifesto’ during the summer, it was difficult to foresee it being followed by a monster 16-track […]

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single 'Super Cool' from forthcoming new album 'BOOK'! 1
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS drop new single ‘Super Cool’ from forthcoming new album ‘BOOK’!

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

They Might Be Giants have announced November 12, 2021, as the release date for their new album and remarkable accompanying art book, both aptly titled: BOOK. The alternative rock legends shared the new album track “Super […]

US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022
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US Metal band TREMONTI announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

US Metal band Tremonti are pleased to announce a return to Belfast at The Limelight 1 on Friday 21st January 2022.  Founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, best known as the […]

BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 1
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BRYAN ADAMS announces live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022

October 11, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning musician Bryan Adams has announced live arena shows for Belfast and Dublin in summer 2022 with a headline tour. Tickets for The SSE Arena on 29th May and 3Arena on 30th […]

INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’ 2
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INTERVIEW: How DAVE HAUSE found Blood Harmony on ‘Pencils Down Friday’

October 11, 2021 Daniel Lynch

Blood Harmony is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Dave Hause – in case you’re wondering, that’s “pronounced like pause, or cause, dammit,” according to his Twitter bio. The album is an accomplished collection […]

LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Spiers & Boden at Spiers & Boden Festival, Cecil Sharp House, London

October 10, 2021 Michael Barron

Whilst the duo have played together for two decades, this festival marked the first live gig the duo had performed together in seven years. Spiers & Boden are best known for being part of the […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND make Belfast live return at THE BLACK BOX on 16th October
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BRAND NEW FRIEND make Belfast live return at THE BLACK BOX on 16th October

October 9, 2021 XS Noize

Exactly nineteen months after the postponement of their last headline show in Belfast, Brand New Friend are ready to take to the stage once again. Following the release of their EP ‘A Cure for Living’ […]

JOY DIVISION announce 40th anniversary vinyl edition of 'Still' 2
New Music

JOY DIVISION announce 40th anniversary vinyl edition of ‘Still’

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

40 years on, Joy Division announce an anniversary, special vinyl edition of the album ‘Still,’ out February 11, 2022. The release follows reissues of the ground-breaking debut album ‘Unknown Pleasures’ and sophomore classic ‘Closer’.  ‘Still’ will […]

KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Magic’ - Listen Now
Gigs

KiD RAiN shares new single ‘Magic’ – Listen Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

KiD RAiN is quickly becoming one of the hottest new prospects in UK pop after the breakthrough success of his take on ‘Accidentally In Love’. His teasers for the song generated millions of likes on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pamela Sue Mann - Ouch
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Pamela Sue Mann – Ouch

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Ouch is an angry fella…a “Tough Love” letter to that person who’s a bit too indulgent in courting difficulty and depression. Ouch is intended to snap the listener out of torture and toxicity, to thus […]

VAN MORRISON to play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021
Gigs

VAN MORRISON to play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison will play two intimate gigs at Camden’s PowerHaus on the 26th and 27th of October 2021. He is a figure synonymous with great music, well known for the unforgettable song Brown Eyed Girl, […]

CLAUDILLEA shares video for new single ‘Don’t You Know?’ - Watch Now
New Music

CLAUDILLEA shares video for new single ‘Don’t You Know?’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

A truly distinctive artist, Claudillea sets her stunning operatic voice to a blend of pop, trap, hip-hop and electronica – a genre she calls OPPOP. As shown by her recent debut single ‘Habanera’ and her […]

MARTINA TOPLEY BIRD announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday 24th February 2022 1
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MARTINA TOPLEY BIRD announces headline Belfast show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Thursday 24th February 2022

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Martina Topley Bird, one of Britain’s most singular voices in the last 25 years, has announced her long-overdue UK and Ireland headline tour in support of her stunning new solo album “Forever I Wait”. For […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Caveman - Positive Reaction
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Caveman – Positive Reaction

October 8, 2021 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Debut album from the hugely underrated U.K. […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for 'Complicated Illusions' - Watch Now
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release video for ‘Complicated Illusions’ – Watch Now

October 8, 2021 XS Noize

Currently touring around the country, Manic Street Preachers have announced a new visualisation from Kieran Evans to accompany the new single Complicated Illusions available to watch – BELOW. The band have the second half of […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE
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TRACK PREMIERE: Rony Rex – Awake Me, ft. SACRE

October 8, 2021 Randall Radic

Finnish DJ and producer Rony Rex creates anticipation for his forthcoming EP, Night Time CV, with the release of “Awake Me,” a mesmerizing club track featuring French duo SACRE. Rony Rex broke out in 2017, […]

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