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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
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          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

          ARCHIVE
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          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, […]

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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
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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

          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: 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, […]

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        • 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
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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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        • 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 […]

          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
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          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches - Wonderful Oblivion
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ALBUM REVIEW: Charm of Finches – Wonderful Oblivion

October 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Melbourne, Australia-based indie-folk duo Charm of Finches recently released their third album, Wonderful Oblivion, via AntiFragile Music. The sisters, Mabel and Ivey Windred-Wornes, grew up busking and performing on festival stages throughout Australia. Their sound, […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single 'Change' from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore
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THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single ‘Change’ from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs have today released “Change,” a new song from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, out this Friday on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is an uncommon rock […]

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series
New Music

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

At the 2011 Coachella Festival, Interpol debuted their dynamic collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch: an overlay of Lynch’s frantic short film I Touch a Red Button Man with the group’s ferocious 2010 single ‘Lights’. The […]

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ - Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit - Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’
New Music

NO ROME announces debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’ – Out 3rd December on Dirty Hit – Hear new single ‘When She Comes Around’

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

‘When She Comes Around’ is the first track to be revealed from No Rome’s highly anticipated debut album ‘It’s All Smiles’, set for release on 3rd December by Dirty Hit. Recorded in a small apartment […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs - I Don’t Live Here Anymore
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The War on Drugs – I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

I’ve never really overtly connected the sound of The War on Drugs with Dylan or Springsteen, but with this, their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, I can finally join the dots. Opener ‘Living […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean 

October 26, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Have you ever listened to a Tori Amos record? If so, then you know exactly what to expect from Ocean to Ocean. Amos has had a fairly consistent track record of releasing a new album every […]

STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows
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STEREOPHONICS announce intimate ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ 20th anniversary live shows

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Stereophonics have today announced a run of very special intimate UK dates for November & December 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum acclaimed album ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’. Stereophonics will be […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper - The Loser
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Thumper – The Loser

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Today THUMPER unveiled the video for the brand new single ‘The Loser’. This follows the success of the rereleased Ad Nauseam, picking up support from BBC6, US Radio and playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music. […]

ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022 1
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ERASURE announce headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 10th May 2022

October 25, 2021 XS Noize

Monday 25th October: Due to popular demand ERASURE (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) have added extra UK dates to the European leg of The Neon Tour in May 2022 – including a date at The […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft - Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Ashcroft – Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1

October 25, 2021 Sandra Blemster

Richard Ashcroft releases his new album Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 on October 29th. It contains 12 newly recorded acoustic versions of songs from his time in The Verve (including the classic Urban Hymns album) and […]

WILD RIVERS share the new single ‘Better When We’re Falling Apart’ - Listen Now
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WILD RIVERS share the new single ‘Better When We’re Falling Apart’ – Listen Now

October 23, 2021 XS Noize

After releasing their self-titled debut album and two EPs, Wild Rivers’ music is already resonating profoundly with a following that continues to grow with every release. They’ve already amassed over 200 million streams, leading to […]

FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for 'Alone' - Watch Now
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FICKLE FRIENDS share the video for ‘Alone’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2021 XS Noize

Fickle Friends’ current single ‘Alone’ continues to amplify anticipation for the release of their second album ‘Are We Gonna Be Alright?’ on January 14th, as the tracks that have previewed the album have now exceeded […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Moyka – The Revelations of Love
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Moyka – The Revelations of Love

October 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer Moyka releases her debut album, The Revelations of Love, via Snafu Records. A concept album, The Revelations of Love, reveals the interconnecting threads of love and loss. Moyka explains, “The overall […]

carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”
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carolesdaughter DROPS ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE “My Mother Wants Me Dead”

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Rising rocker and multi-instrumentalist, carolesdaughter, who PAPER Magazine calls a “beacon to the misfits and alt kids” is back with a killer new single, “My Mother Wants Me Dead.” A distinctly short track that’ll make […]

SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast
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SIMPLY RED announce summer 2022 shows in Cork & Belfast

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

SIMPLY RED, hailed as one of the most successful live acts ever to come out of the UK, have confirmed a return to Ireland to play 2 Summer Shows at Cork Live At The Marquee […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club - Rolling Out The Fire
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Daydream Club – Rolling Out The Fire

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the video for ‘Rolling Out The Fire’ from The Daydream Club’s new album All Our Born Days. Set for a full UK release on 5 November, All […]

EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Ryan Montbleau – Water

October 22, 2021 Randall Radic

Folk/pop artist Ryan Montbleau releases his new EP, Water, the third EP of a series of four unique EPs – Wood, Fire, Water, Air. Each of the songs on Water was written while Ryan was […]

THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’
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THE CRIBS share the latest release of their ‘Sonic Blew Singles Club’

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Cribs, whose eighth album Night Network came out to universal acclaim in November 2020, have today shared The Day I Got Lost Again and Opaline And Evergreen, the latest single to be released as […]

THE CORONAS release new single 'Write Our Own Soundtrack' and kick off Irish Tour tonight!
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THE CORONAS release new single ‘Write Our Own Soundtrack’ and kick off Irish Tour tonight!

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Beloved Dublin band The Coronas are back with a brand-new single, “Write Our Own Soundtrack”, out on 22nd October. “It was written in the first lockdown,” explains lead singer Danny O’Reilly. “It’s about how a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Start 'Bedding In' with Martin Callingham's wintery melancholy
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Start ‘Bedding In’ with Martin Callingham’s wintery melancholy

October 22, 2021 XS Noize

Martin Callingham is a writer and musician from Bristol, UK. He has been melting audiences into a puddle with his intimate delivery and beautifully crafted songs since 2016’s ‘Tonight We All Swim Free’. The album […]

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