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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
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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: 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
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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

          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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        • 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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FUTURE ISLANDS Announce 'Calling Out in Space' 59-Date Tour 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS Announce ‘Calling Out in Space’ 59-Date Tour

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands announce Calling Out in Space, their 59-date 2021-2022 Tour. Internationally acclaimed for their incendiary live performances, 2020 marked the first year in the band’s 15-year career and 1,000+ show history that the […]

GRETA VAN FLEET announce special 'Strange Horizons' US shows 1
Gigs

GRETA VAN FLEET announce special ‘Strange Horizons’ US shows

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning band Greta Van Fleet will embark on a series of special events in the US later this summer named Strange Horizons, their only headline shows in 2021, at iconic venues in Nashville, Bridgeport […]

VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July 1
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VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison returns to the iconic Ulster Hall after over a decade for an evening of rhythm & blues. Join Van and his full band for an unforgettable evening of rhythm & blues in the […]

THE THE announce details of 'The Comeback Special' - a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 1
New Music

THE THE announce details of ‘The Comeback Special’ – a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

THE THE have today announced details of The Comeback Special, a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 which documents their triumphant Royal Albert Hall concert on 5th June 2018. What started as […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi - Cavalcade
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi – Cavalcade

May 24, 2021 Michael Barron

It would be very easy for any band after being nominated for a Mercury Prize for their debut effort to take this as confirmation from the gods that they now have a winning formula and […]

INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) - “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.” 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Kenny Hickey ( Silvertomb, Type O Negative ) – “There’s always a dark part in my perspective.”

May 22, 2021 Dan Volohov

Dan Volohov sits down with Kenny Hickey – guitarist and vocalist of Silvertomb, the Seventh Void and co-founder of Type O’ Negative. Kenny Hickey discusses playing at L’Amour and looks back on “Slow, Deep And […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
Gigs

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her latest single ‘Your Power,’ and ahead of the July 30 release of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has announced the first leg of her […]

THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers
Gigs

THE ANCHORESS announces UK tour with Manic Street Preachers

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically-lauded Top 40 album ‘The Art of Losing’, Welsh producer and multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) has announced new live dates. She will support Manic Street Preachers on […]

BOOK REVIEW: Wuvable Oaf: Blood & Metal By Ed Luce
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Wuvable Oaf: Blood & Metal By Ed Luce

May 21, 2021 Michael Barron

Who is Wuvable Oaf? He goes by the name of Goteblud, is extremely hairy and a wrestler. Goteblud is no ordinary wrestler; he dresses up as the devil and uncontrollably shoots blood at his opponents […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On

May 21, 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. Marvin’s magnum opus and eleventh studio album […]

SEA FEVER share new track ‘De Facto’ from their upcoming debut album 'Folding Lines’ - out August 13th 1
Gigs

SEA FEVER share new track ‘De Facto’ from their upcoming debut album ‘Folding Lines’ – out August 13th

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Today, May 21st, Manchester outfit Sea Fever teases more new music with ‘De Facto’, the latest single to be taken from the band’s upcoming debut album ‘Folding Lines’ set for release on August 13th.  The […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new song 'Dreams' - Listen Now!
Gigs

THE WANDERING HEARTS share new song ‘Dreams’ – Listen Now!

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

The Wandering Hearts had already enjoyed the phenomenal experience of recording their second album deep in the Catskills with producers Simone Felice and David Baron, but their adventure would be extended with another remarkable chapter. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Andrei Lucas - London Baby
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Andrei Lucas – London Baby

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Electro-Pop newcomer Andrei Lucas returns with his new single ‘London Baby’, a single released alongside his debut EP ‘Paradise Passe’ set for release May 21st. A London-based songwriter and producer, Andrei’s inspiration comes from his […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: BEARNIE - Fight For Me
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: BEARNIE – Fight For Me

May 21, 2021 XS Noize

Indonesian-Italian soul-pop artist, BEARNIE offers up a personal reflection on new track ‘Fight For Me’, a textured mesmerising, soul-infused sound paired with her soothing, pensive vocal delivery. ‘Fight For Me’ follows on from Bearnie’s debut […]

LANA DEL REY releases three tracks titled 'Blue Banisters,' 'Text Book' and 'Wildflower Wildfire'
New Music

LANA DEL REY releases three tracks titled ‘Blue Banisters,’ ‘Text Book’ and ‘Wildflower Wildfire’

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Following the success of her 7th studio album “Chemtrails Over The Country Club,” Lana Del Rey releases three new buzz tracks in anticipation of her upcoming 8th studio album. The three tracks titled “Blue Banisters,” […]

GRETTA RAY announces the release of her debut album - 'Begin to Look Around' 1
New Music

GRETTA RAY announces the release of her debut album – ‘Begin to Look Around’

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Melbourne singer-songwriter Gretta Ray today announces the release of her debut album, BEGIN TO LOOK AROUND which will be released on August 27th. A wondrous and empowering coming of age record, BEGIN TO LOOK AROUND […]

LITANY shares video for new single ‘Cream’ - Watch Now!
Gigs

LITANY shares video for new single ‘Cream’ – Watch Now!

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Litany’s recent Oscar Scheller collab Playlist picked up her biggest wave of attention yet, with support coming from NME, Billboard, The Line of Best Fit, Noctis, EUPHORIA and more. Its success added a new peak […]

VANCE JOY unveils video for new single 'Missing Piece' - Watch Now! 1
New Music

VANCE JOY unveils video for new single ‘Missing Piece’ – Watch Now!

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

“Missing Piece” is the first taste of new music from Vance Joy in three years, and follows on from his recent collaboration with fellow superstars Benny Blanco and Marshmello on “You.” Written virtually during a […]

The Killers' DAVE KEUNING shares video for 'Time and Fury' from his forthcoming solo album, out 25th June 2
New Music

The Killers’ DAVE KEUNING shares video for ‘Time and Fury’ from his forthcoming solo album, out 25th June

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

The Killers’ founding member and guitarist, Dave Keuning is giving fans another taste of the forthcoming solo album with the release of the “Time & Fury” music video. Directed by Russell Sheaffer, the video features […]

MUSE announce 20th anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ edition 1
New Music

MUSE announce 20th anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ edition

May 20, 2021 XS Noize

Muse celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ‘Origin Of Symmetry’ by releasing ‘Origin Of Symmetry: XX Anniversary RemiXX’ on Warner Records. The new edition features remixed and remastered audio plus re-imagined artwork and will be released […]

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