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          David Gray Announces Summer 2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates

          September 1, 2025

          Following his headline Legends set at Electric Picnic this weekend, David Gray today announces a brand-new summer run of UK & Ireland dates for June–July 2026 as part of his Past & Present World Tour. The tour has […]

          Babyshambles
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          Babyshambles announce their live return, after eleven years, with ten shows this autumn and winter

          September 1, 2025

          After months of speculation, Babyshambles are delighted to announce their live return, after eleven long years, with ten shows this autumn and winter. The tour coincides with the 20th anniversary of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded […]

          Def Leppard
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          Def Leppard announce Belfast Belsonic show – Friday 26 June 2026

          September 1, 2025

          Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

        • Round Up

          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
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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
          Interviews

          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
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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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        • 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, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Ghosts of Searchlight – Shutdown
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Ghosts of Searchlight – Shutdown

December 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Southern California-based surf-rock/post-rock band, The Ghosts of Searchlight, unveils the visuals for “Shutdown,” a track from their recently released album, Sprawl. Talking about Sprawl, guitarist Brian Horn says, “‘Sprawl’ was a chance for us to […]

IN FOCUS// Little Simz at Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Little Simz at Rock City, Nottingham

December 7, 2021 Alina Salihbekova

Little Simz is one of the most prolific UK rappers. Her song “Venom” went viral and is featured in the 2021 movie “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”. Her new album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert” […]

THE REYTONS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th May 2022
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THE REYTONS announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th May 2022

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

UK indie quartet The Reytons are pleased to announce a headline Voodoo, Belfast show on Saturday 07th May 2022. The band released Kids Off The Estate in November 2021 and have today announced an additional […]

PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners
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PAUL WELLER Announces London Outdoor Show for 2022 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Home of the Chelsea Pensioners

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

Paul Weller has announced a London outdoor show for 2022, taking place at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea – the home of the Chelsea Pensioners. The show will see the glorious courtyard of the Royal […]

THE LEYLINES announce upcoming 2022 'The Breakout Tour'
Gigs

THE LEYLINES announce upcoming 2022 ‘The Breakout Tour’

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

The Leylines are a west-country based group with a genre-defying, violin & guitar-driven sound, mixing Folk & Indie and coming up with what can only be described as huge festival anthems! Found in 2013 by […]

BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand
Gigs

BAD BOY CHILLER CREW announce second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand and following their upgraded SOLD OUT Belfast show on May 13th, British bassline collective from Bradford in West Yorkshire, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are pleased to announce a second headline Belfast […]

LEVEL 42 return to the road with the ‘Lessons In Live’ 2022 Tour
Gigs

LEVEL 42 return to the road with the ‘Lessons In Live’ 2022 Tour

December 7, 2021 XS Noize

AEG Presents is delighted to announce that Level 42 will hit the road once more for the seven-date ‘Lessons In Live’ UK tour in November 2022. Tickets will go on sale from Friday 10th December […]

INTERVIEW: We Are Scientists' Keith Murray & Chris Cain discuss their new album 'Huffy'
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INTERVIEW: We Are Scientists’ Keith Murray & Chris Cain discuss their new album ‘Huffy’

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

In episode #59 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Keith Murray, and Chris Cain from US Indie band We Are Scientists to discuss their new album Huffy, their UK tour and […]

GREEN DAY to officially release THE BBC SESSIONS live album on December 10th
Gigs

GREEN DAY to officially release THE BBC SESSIONS live album on December 10th

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

Opening up the vault and revisiting a series of historic UK broadcast performances, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Green Day proudly present The BBC Sessions live album out on December 10, 2021. The 16-track collection features […]

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022
Gigs

THE CURE Announce Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 2 December 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

The Cure have just announced details for their upcoming 2022 European Tour with 44 shows across 22 countries – including shows in Dublin’s 3Arena on 1 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on 2 December […]

HAPPY MONDAYS are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022
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HAPPY MONDAYS are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

What a Christmas party this will be! Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays are coming to Limelight Belfast on Saturday 3rd December 2022. The rave scene pioneers return with the full classic line-up including Shaun Ryder […]

HAPPY MONDAYS Announce UK Tour for 2022 with very special guests CAST 2
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HAPPY MONDAYS Announce UK Tour for 2022 with very special guests CAST

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced a 23-date tour for October and November 2022. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Paul Ryder (bass), Mark […]

GAVIN JAMES announces Derry & Belfast dates for Irish tour 2022
Gigs

GAVIN JAMES announces Derry & Belfast dates for Irish tour 2022

December 6, 2021 XS Noize

Gavin James, whose songcraft has been the key to unlocking 1.5 billion streams, 6 million monthly listeners at Spotify, 32 Platinum and Gold records across the globe, has just announced his Irish headline tour to […]

Christmas is here, and so is the music 2
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Christmas is here, and so is the music

December 4, 2021 XS Noize

It’s time to stop getting lost in Eddie Vedder’s new album and start your preparations for Christmas. Yes, that’s right, the most wonderful time of the year is on the horizon and everything it entails. […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: George Harrison - All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: George Harrison – All Things Must Pass: 50th Anniversary

December 3, 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. Having watched all three episodes of the […]

ANDREA CORR & RONNIE WOOD release rendition of Elvis Presley's 'Blue Christmas'
New Music

ANDREA CORR & RONNIE WOOD release rendition of Elvis Presley’s ‘Blue Christmas’

December 3, 2021 XS Noize

Andrea Corr of Irish band The Corrs and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones have teamed up to release a delightful seasonal duet of Elvis Presley’s ‘Blue Christmas’ out now on east-west.  The pair have […]

THE SHERLOCKS share new single "Games You Play"
New Music

THE SHERLOCKS share new single “Games You Play”

December 3, 2021 XS Noize

3rd December sees The Sherlocks share their newest single “Games You Play”, the fourth track released from their anticipated forthcoming LP, World I Understand. Kicking off with the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Stress Of Her Regard – Self-Titled LP
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Stress Of Her Regard – Self-Titled LP

December 3, 2021 Randall Radic

Minneapolis-based indie/post-punk/noise-pop outfit The Stress Of Her Regard have released their self-titled LP. Vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Ciaran Daly explains, “I was working as a bartender in south Minneapolis a few blocks from 38th and Chicago [now renamed […]

ALBUM REVIEW: God Of Love – Do Your Worst
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: God Of Love – Do Your Worst

December 3, 2021 Randall Radic

God Of Love, aka James Cole Burnett, releases his sophomore album, Do Your Worst, via Red Zepplin. Recorded and produced by Alex Bhore right before the pandemic, the album’s release was postponed more than a […]

TEARS FOR FEARS announce 'The Tipping Point' - their first new studio album in nearly two decades 2
Gigs

TEARS FOR FEARS share video for new single ‘No Small Thing’ – Watch Now

December 3, 2021 XS Noize

Today, iconic British duo Tears For Fears have released “No Small Thing,” the second single off their highly anticipated first studio album in seventeen years, THE TIPPING POINT, arriving February 25th, 2022 via Concord Records. […]

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