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          Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

          September 12, 2025

          Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
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          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

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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, […]

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        • 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
          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
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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
          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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SAINT ETIENNE announce new album, single & UK tour for November 2021
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SAINT ETIENNE announce new album, single & UK tour for November 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

The London trio returns this autumn with their 10th studio release, I’ve Been Trying To Tell You – an album about optimism, youth and the late nineties. It is accompanied by a sumptuous film by […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves - Now We’re Talking
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghosts of Our Former Selves – Now We’re Talking

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

London three-piece Ghosts of Our Former Selves are no strangers to musical experimentation. United through a love of song-writing and soul music, the creative trio has never been afraid to push the boundaries of their […]

INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr. 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr.

July 27, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Lou Barlow, co-founder of Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh and solo artist. In the interview for XS Noize, Lou discusses the recently released solo LP – “Reason To Live” and self-searching, the […]

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom, Leeds’ Stylus and Blackburn’s King George’s Hall ahead of a sold-out show alongside The Courteeners […]

ENTER SHIKARI launch documentary mini-series & announce intimate Glasgow shows
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ENTER SHIKARI launch documentary mini-series & announce intimate Glasgow shows

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Following on from the publication of frontman Rou Reynolds’ “A Treatise On Possibility” by Faber on 16th July, and ahead of the release of the “Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible” 2xLP / 2xCD […]

WHITESNAKE & FOREIGNER with special guest EUROPE announce U.K. & Ireland 2022 TOUR 1
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WHITESNAKE & FOREIGNER with special guest EUROPE announce U.K. & Ireland 2022 TOUR

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Whitesnake and Foreigner today announce that together they will be hitting the road across the U.K. & Ireland in 2022 alongside very special guests Europe. Tickets from €69.25 go on sale this Friday 30th July […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Eleanor K shares her new single 'All In'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Eleanor K shares her new single ‘All In’

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Eleanor K achieved huge success during her time performing with Crystal Fighters, a journey that has seen her play everywhere from Glastonbury to Coachella and Red Rocks. Meanwhile, her other highlights have included working with […]

WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single ‘Choose A Life’ - Watch Now! 1
New Music

WINGS OF DESIRE share video for new single ‘Choose A Life’ – Watch Now!

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following the last single ‘Better Late Than Never’, a song about self-discovery, the ever-intriguing Wings Of Desire share a new single ‘Choose A Life’, plus announce their new EP Amun-Ra to be released Friday 13th […]

LARKIN POE & NU DECO ENSEMBLE share new track ‘Every Bird That Flies’ 1
New Music

LARKIN POE & NU DECO ENSEMBLE share new track ‘Every Bird That Flies’

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Last December, the Grammy-nominated roots-rock duo Larkin Poe teamed up with the innovative hybrid orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble for a special collaborative Livestream show from the Miami Beach Bandshell. It represented Larkin Poe’s first show […]

BELSONIC & CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE events to require COVID Status certification for entry
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BELSONIC & CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE events to require COVID Status certification for entry

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

The scheduled 2021 outdoor concerts at CHSQ / Custom House Square (www.customhousesquare.com) and Ormeau Park / Belsonic (www.belsonic.com), in August and September respectively, will require ALL ticket holders to demonstrate their COVID-19 Status to gain […]

JOE JACKSON announces European ‘Sing, You Sinners’ tour to start in March 2022
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JOE JACKSON announces European ‘Sing, You Sinners’ tour to start in March 2022

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Joe Jackson is launching a new tour with the same band as his last, the successful Four Decade Tour of 2019, and his last album Fool: Graham Maby (Bass, Vocals), Teddy Kumpel (Guitar, Vocals) and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: LUMP - Animal
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: LUMP – Animal

July 26, 2021 Lori Gava

Fans of chanteuse Laura Marling and her insightful songwriting can revel in the other side she displays on her second LUMP effort Animal. Marling once again teams up with Tuning member Mike Lindsay to follow […]

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share video for new single 'Catching Smoke' - Watch Now!
Gigs

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share video for new single ‘Catching Smoke’ – Watch Now!

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Having released their latest album, Butterfly 3000 on their own KGLW label in June to universal acclaim, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard have today shared the breathtaking video to Catching Smoke, the latest track […]

SPIRITUALIZED announce the release of "Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space" out 10th September 1
New Music

SPIRITUALIZED announce the release of “Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space” out 10th September

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Following the acclaimed release of Lazer Guided Melodies and Pure Phase, Spiritualized and Fat Possum Records today announce the third stage of The Spaceman Reissue Program. Ladies and Gentleman We Are Floating in Space, the […]

INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022
Gigs

INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

One of the most exciting artists in country music, multi-GRAMMY nominated, Ingrid Andress, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022 as part of her ‘The Feeling […]

INTERVIEW: Ida Mae on new album ‘Click Click Domino’ - "We were able to push the envelope a little bit further" 1
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INTERVIEW: Ida Mae on new album ‘Click Click Domino’ – “We were able to push the envelope a little bit further”

July 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean, better known as Ida Mae, are back with their excellent second album, ‘Click Click Domino’. A fusion of Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and folk, Lee Campbell spoke with the […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS announce their biggest headline tour to date
Gigs

THE WANDERING HEARTS announce their biggest headline tour to date

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Over the course of four recent singles which preview their upcoming second album (‘On Our Way’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Dolores’ and ‘Gold’), The Wandering Hearts have emerged as one of Britain’s brightest rising bands. Blending timeless folk-rock […]

CHAII teams up with KINGS & ELEVEN7FOUR for new single ‘Might Just’ - Watch Video
New Music

CHAII teams up with KINGS & ELEVEN7FOUR for new single ‘Might Just’ – Watch Video

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

The multi-faceted Persian/New Zealander artist CHAII has joined forces with rappers Kings and eleven7four plus producer Rory Noble (Kanye West, Ruel) to create the brand new single ‘Might Just’. The single follows CHAII’s previous tastemaker […]

JOSEPH REUBEN shares new single Dreamland' - Listen Now!
New Music

JOSEPH REUBEN shares new single Dreamland’ – Listen Now!

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Joseph Reuben has battled against the odds to commence his solo career. He first came to attention several years ago with his soulful take on Robyn’s ‘Call Your Girlfriend’. But just as he began to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

July 23, 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 sublime sophomore and final […]

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