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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

          Above & Beyond
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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 […]

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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
          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 […]

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

          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          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 […]

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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
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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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        • 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

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          Stephen Moore
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          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
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          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

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LISSIE is set to play her first London show in almost three years at Lafayette on April 4th, 2022
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LISSIE is set to play her first London show in almost three years at Lafayette on April 4th, 2022

October 6, 2021 XS Noize

Lissie is set to play her first London show in almost three years when she takes to the stage with an intimate London gig at Lafayette on April 4th, 2022. In addition, she has also […]

JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022 2
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JC STEWART announces his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022

October 6, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter JC Stewart has announced his biggest Belfast headline show to date at the Ulster Hall on Saturday 11th June 2022. After already amassing 200 million+ streams in his career to date, JC Stewart […]

LIVE REVIEW: Jinjer at Euroblast Festival, Essigfabrik 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Jinjer at Euroblast Festival, Essigfabrik

October 5, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

Jinjer is the band that worked super hard for years before finally getting the attention they deserve in progressive metalcore, djent and metal scenes.  Jinjer visited Germany during Euroblast Festival in Cologne. The year is […]

RONAN KEATING journeys through Ireland’s musical heritage with new album, Songs From Home 1
New Music

RONAN KEATING journeys through Ireland’s musical heritage with new album, Songs From Home

October 5, 2021 XS Noize

Ronan Keating, the celebrated international Irish artist, who has defined over two decades of pop music, hand-picks twelve homeland songs that he was born to sing. Drawing from the wealth of Ireland’s talent, Songs From […]

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of the Sound of Belfast Festival 2021
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The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of the Sound of Belfast Festival 2021

October 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of the Sound of Belfast Festival 2021. Sound of Belfast is an annual celebration of the music of the city. Established by the Oh Yeah Music Centre […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging artist ELDR returns with her ethereal new single 'Spinning Tops'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Emerging artist ELDR returns with her ethereal new single ‘Spinning Tops’

October 5, 2021 XS Noize

After dazzling us with her incredible debut EP ‘Defender’ in 2019 and receiving the PRS Women Make Music fund, emerging singer, songwriter and composer ELDR, has now returned to deliver her spellbinding new single ‘Spinning […]

Windmill Lane Recording Studios announces the release of their limited edition vinyl album featuring The Cranberries, Wet Wet Wet, U2 and more 2
New Music

Windmill Lane Recording Studios announces the release of their limited edition vinyl album featuring The Cranberries, Wet Wet Wet, U2 and more

October 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Ireland’s Iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios proudly announces a limited edition vinyl album in association with Universal Music Ireland. The album features artists long associated with world-famous studios such as The Cranberries, U2, Elvis […]

Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN shares video for new single 'Death Of Adele' 1
New Music

Archive and BirdPen frontman DAVE PEN shares video for new single ‘Death Of Adele’

October 4, 2021 XS Noize

‘Death Of Adele’ is the second single to be released from ‘Abran Wish & The Light Party’, the forthcoming debut solo album by Dave Pen. Best known for his role as co-frontman and co-songwriter in […]

COUNTING CROWS to bring “The Butter Miracle Tour” to 3Arena, Dublin on 27 March 2022
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COUNTING CROWS to bring “The Butter Miracle Tour” to 3Arena, Dublin on 27 March 2022

October 4, 2021 XS Noize

As the legendary rock band, Counting Crows begin to wrap up “The Butter Miracle Tour” later this month in the United States, the band announced today their long-awaited return to Europe in 2022 with “Counting […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine - A Beginner’s Mind
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine – A Beginner’s Mind

October 4, 2021 Lori Gava

No one could ever accuse Sufjan Stevens of being a slacker. His prolific works and numerous collaborations display a mind ever labouring in the fields of new and provocative music. Sufjan, along with rising Indie […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Wendy James Band at Islington Academy, London
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LIVE REVIEW: The Wendy James Band at Islington Academy, London

October 2, 2021 Michael Barron

For many of Wendy James’ fans who followed her since her Transvision Vamp days back in the 1980s and early 1990s, 2021 will likely fill them with emotion as this year marks the 30th anniversary […]

SNOW PATROL announce Belfast & Derry acoustic shows 1
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SNOW PATROL announce Belfast & Derry acoustic shows

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

We are happy to announce two acoustic shows next week in our homeland Northern Ireland. Next Tuesday, Oct 5th at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast and Thursday, Oct 7th at the Millennium Forum, Derry. We have […]

TCTS reunites with NONÔ for new track ‘Off My Mind’ - Listen Now
New Music

TCTS reunites with NONÔ for new track ‘Off My Mind’ – Listen Now

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

Having scored the biggest hit of his career to date alongside Nonô with 12 million+ streams for ‘Sorry’, TCTS again teams up with the Brazilian vocal sensation for their brand new ‘Off My Mind’. The […]

TOBY JOHNSON shares new single 'Plot Twist' - Listen Now 2
New Music

TOBY JOHNSON shares new single ‘Plot Twist’ – Listen Now

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

The escapist, feel-good pop style of Toby Johnson’s latest single ‘California’ gave the singer-songwriter a fresh impetus. He earned a new round of radio play courtesy of BBC Introducing, while both Spotify and Apple Music […]

Presenting Pixey – Producer, Performer, Dreamer, Doer 10
Features

Presenting Pixey – Producer, Performer, Dreamer, Doer

October 1, 2021 Julie Blore-Bizot

A moniker like Pixey invokes certain expectations: petite, spirited, mischievous, fond of dancing. Witnessing a performance and chatting with the artist Pixey reveals all of the above, as well as drive, dreams, and a solid […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kings of Convenience at Royal Festival Hall, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Kings of Convenience at Royal Festival Hall, London

October 1, 2021 Michael Barron

It’s very rare to find two Norwegian schoolchildren who began their musical adventures through the forum of rap to go on to form a guitar music folk duo whose debut album title Quiet Is the […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: James Brown - Get On The Good Foot
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: James Brown – Get On The Good Foot

October 1, 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. Reissue of The Godfather’s 34th studio album. […]

KIEFER SUTHERLAND shares video for new single ‘Bloor Street’ - Watch Now
Gigs

KIEFER SUTHERLAND shares video for new single ‘Bloor Street’ – Watch Now

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

After announcing details of his upcoming third album ‘Bloor Street’ as well as the extensive UK and European tour, Kiefer Sutherland today shares the album’s new single and title track, along with its full tracklist. […]

Dundalk five-piece JUST MUSTARD announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight on 26th January 2022 2
Gigs

Dundalk five-piece JUST MUSTARD announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight on 26th January 2022

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

Dundalk five-piece Just Mustard are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight on 26th January 2022. Comprised of vocalist Katie Ball, guitarists David Noonan (also backing vox) and Mete Kalyon, bassist Rob Clarke […]

OCTOBER DRIFT release brand new single 'Airborne Panic Attack'
Gigs

OCTOBER DRIFT release brand new single ‘Airborne Panic Attack’

October 1, 2021 XS Noize

October Drift have released their brand new single ‘Airborne Panic Attack’, their first taste of new material since their acclaimed debut album Forever Whatever and follow up EP Naked released last year.  “The majority of […]

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