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        • Ciaran Lavery & Bear's Den - Promiser
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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
          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: 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
          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 […]

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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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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
          Podcasts

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Gary Numan - Intruder 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gary Numan – Intruder

May 17, 2021 Lee Campbell

Ageless synth-rocker Gary Numan is back with a fierce and fascinating 14th solo album. ‘Intruder’ is a perfect foil to the sounds of the broken wastelands on his 2017, ‘Savage’ album. Numan gives our battered […]

WILLIE JONES shares new single 'Down by the Riverside'
New Music

WILLIE JONES shares new single ‘Down by the Riverside’

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

Willie Jones broke barriers in country music with his song “American Dream” and revolutionary debut album ‘Right Now’ earlier this year. Now he shares “Down by the Riverside,” his first release since signing with Sony […]

The Oh Yeah Music Centre announces WOMEN'S WORK 2021 Programme Details
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The Oh Yeah Music Centre announces WOMEN’S WORK 2021 Programme Details

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced the details of its fifth Women’s Work programme. The festival, which is an annual celebration of women in music, will take place online, across four days and nights […]

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021 1
Gigs

THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

American Southern Rock Group, Cadillac Three are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021. It’s been over a year since the Cadillac Three hit the road for […]

MADNESS bring ‘The Ladykillers Tour’ to Dublin 3Arena on 29th November 2021 1
Gigs

MADNESS bring ‘The Ladykillers Tour’ to Dublin 3Arena on 29th November 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

British pop giants Madness have today announced their sure-to-be triumphant return to the road with ‘The Ladykillers Tour’. After 18 months cooped up considering their career options (punctuated by excursions out for critically acclaimed docu-series […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Last Giant – Idiology
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Last Giant – Idiology

May 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon-based alt-rock outfit Last Giant unveils the music video for “Idiology,” from their concert film, Live From The Hallowed Halls, a live EP releasing May 28. Shot in a studio in Portland by Brian […]

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night - returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022
Gigs

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night – returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following standing ovations at two amazing sold-out shows, Whitney – Queen of the Night returns to Belfast. Whitney Houston’s music lives on in this captivating theatre show, consistently receiving rave reviews – featuring the astounding […]

Swedish-American singer-songwriter LEXI BERG shares video for new single ‘Into the Sea’
New Music

Swedish-American singer-songwriter LEXI BERG shares video for new single ‘Into the Sea’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Swedish-American singer-songwriter Lexi Berg has enjoyed a wave of discovery in recent months. Her haunting ballad ‘What If’ (produced with Faris Badwan of The Horrors) features in the critically acclaimed Netflix film ‘Pieces of […]

FAANGS shares video for new single ‘I DON’T CARE’ - Watch Now!
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FAANGS shares video for new single ‘I DON’T CARE’ – Watch Now!

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Blending a caffeine-rush of alt-pop with the brutal bite of trap rhythms and rock star attitude, FAANGS is an uncompromising superstar in the making. Her early tracks ‘RELAPSE’, ‘HUH’ and ‘RICH KID$’ have immediately established […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various - Factory: Communications 1978-92
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various – Factory: Communications 1978-92

May 14, 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. The music industry is forever changing and […]

LISSIE shares the previously unreleased song ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Anymore’ 
New Music

LISSIE shares the previously unreleased song ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Anymore’ 

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Recent months have seen Lissie cherish the memories of her early adventures in music by revisiting her archives. She emerged with what tmrw described as a “treasure trove of unreleased gold”, which resulted in two […]

REEVAH releases her brand new single ‘daydreamer’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

REEVAH releases her brand new single ‘daydreamer’ – Listen Now!

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah is delighted to announce her brand new single ‘daydreamer’, released today. On the new track, Reevah said; This was one of the first tracks I ever wrote as Reevah. It […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FerrariLover - Draacool
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: FerrariLover – Draacool

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

‘DRAACOOL’ is the new single from shoegaze artist ‘FERRARILOVER’ from the album of the same name due later this year. THE NEW ALBUM ‘ DRAACOOL’, MASTERED BY ADRIAN MORGAN AT TIMELESS MASTERING IS EXPECTED 23 […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ - Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’ 1
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ – Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers return with their 14th studio album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ on 3rd September 2021 released on Columbia/Sony and have announced a tour for this autumn. ‘Orwellian’ – the first track to be […]

INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers' ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP 'Iconic'
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers’ ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP ‘Iconic’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Skinner Brothers recently released their brand new EP ‘Iconic’, which is out now on Blagger Records. ‘Iconic’ finds The Skinner Brothers raising their game, tempering their boisterous bravado with an anthemic, larger-than-life hook, an […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BEA - In Circles
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TRACK PREMIERE: BEA – In Circles

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

BEA is an Independent ‘hazy folk pop’ artist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her influences range from the likes of Foy Vance and Hozier to Dermot Kennedy, Maggie Rodgers and Phoebe Bridgers, with honest storytelling and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen - Bad Trip (Live)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen – Bad Trip (Live)

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Continuing their prolific and emphatic schedule for releasing powerful alt-punk anthems, Nordic four-piece Lazy Queen reach the conclusion of the project with their full EP ‘Get Home or Die Trying’. A project that outlines a […]

THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ - Listen Now!
New Music

THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ – Listen Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Alternative-pop outfit CRAYON SET return with their dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’, taken from their much-awaited forthcoming album ‘Downer Disco’. Hailing from Dublin ‘The Crayon Set’ are a band that specialises in […]

The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players
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The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Luck is something that has been, and will always be, a bone of contention for casino players everywhere. Along with ideas of luck and fortune, you’ll also find certain superstitions that can influence the way […]

THE OFFSPRING share video for 'We Never Have Sex Anymore' - Watch Now!
Gigs

THE OFFSPRING share video for ‘We Never Have Sex Anymore’ – Watch Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of punk rock’s best-selling bands of all time, The Offspring, unveiled the music video for “We Never Have Sex Anymore”. The video takes a literal animalistic approach, enlisting human’s closest genetic […]

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