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        • Echo & The Bunnymen
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          Echo & The Bunnymen Announce Nationwide UK Tour ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen’

          September 15, 2025

          One of the most influential British bands, Echo & The Bunnymen have today announced a major nationwide tour for 2026. ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen 1978-2026’ will celebrate the songs that have […]

          Lewis Capaldi
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          Lewis Capaldi Announces Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Outdoor Headline Shows for 2026

          September 15, 2025

          After unprecedented demand that saw the biggest ever rush for tickets across both pre-sale and general sale, Lewis Capaldi is blazing through a triumphant 200,000-ticket sold out 17-date UK arena tour – and he shows […]

          Happy Mondays
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          Happy Mondays Announce Belfast & Dublin Shows for April 2026 with Special Guests The Farm

          September 15, 2025

          Ahead of the 35th anniversary of their classic album ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyaches’, the Happy Mondays have confirmed a 22-date tour for March and April 2026. Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing […]

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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, […]

  • 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
          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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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
          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
          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
          Podcasts

          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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THE WEEKND shares 'Save Your Tears Remix' video featuring Ariana Grande
New Music

THE WEEKND shares ‘Save Your Tears Remix’ video featuring Ariana Grande

April 23, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd unveils the much anticipated “Save Your Tears Remix” with Ariana Grande via XO/Republic Records. The diamond-selling icon paired with Grammy  winner Grande, continuing a tradition of epic collaborations together such as “Love Me […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze - Freak Siren (Crawl)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Angusraze – Freak Siren (Crawl)

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Laden with trademark anxiety and dissonance, Angusraze’s newest track ‘Freak Siren (Crawl)’, is the latest production to continue the narrative cycle started with ‘Foxmask’. The creative process behind this track – intended as all forthcoming […]

GARY NUMAN shares new single 'Now And Forever' ahead of album next month
New Music

GARY NUMAN shares new single ‘Now And Forever’ ahead of album next month

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Gary Numan’s recent singles have offered a glimpse into the thought-provoking concept behind his new album ‘Intruder’, which will be released on May 21st. From the title track to the recent ‘Saints And Liars’, the […]

The Killers' DAVE KEUNING announces new solo album 'A Mild Case of Everything' out 25th June! 2
New Music

The Killers’ DAVE KEUNING announces new solo album ‘A Mild Case of Everything’ out 25th June!

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

The Killers’ founding member and guitarist Dave Keuning is back with his second solo album, A Mild Case of Everything due out 25th June on his label, Pretty Faithful Records. The 16-track album – a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Willie Campbell - Hard To Regret 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Willie Campbell – Hard To Regret

April 22, 2021 XS Noize

Hard To Regret is the second single from Willie Campbell’s forthcoming album: Soundtrack To The Life We Leave Behind which will be released this summer and just in time for all the festivals still not […]

THE STRUTS release video for 'Low Key In Love' featuring paris jackson
New Music

THE STRUTS release video for ‘Low Key In Love’ featuring paris jackson

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer/songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for ‘Low Key in Love’, a fiery duet released last week via Interscope Records. Today, the soulful vocal exchange between jackson and […]

DEFTONES share the video for latest single 'Ceremony'
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DEFTONES share the video for latest single ‘Ceremony’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

With cinematic flair, Deftones premiere their new video for latest single “Ceremony” directed by Leigh Whannell, writer and director of Upgrade and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man.  “When Leigh tweeted that he was a […]

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single 'Take It Back' - taken from new album 'Sweep It Into Space'
New Music

DINOSAUR JR. share video for new single ‘Take It Back’ – taken from new album ‘Sweep It Into Space’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

This Friday on Jagjaguwar, Dinosaur Jr. will release their new album, Sweep It Into Space. Today, they present its third single/video, ‘Take It Back’, which follows ‘Garden’ and ‘I Ran Away’. ‘Take It Back’ starts […]

Eels share stop-motion animated music video for 'Earth To Dora'
New Music

Eels share stop-motion animated music video for ‘Earth To Dora’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of the critically acclaimed new album ‘Earth To Dora’, EELS return with a stop-motion animated music video for the album’s title track. The video arrives just before Earth Day, and is directed […]

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner

April 21, 2021 Randall Radic

The brainchild of Tim Husmann, 1st Base Runner, recently released a grandly wrought new album, entitled Seven Years of Silence, referring to Husmann’s Old Testament, Book-of-Daniel-like interlude from music. Speaking to his reappearance, Tim explains, […]

CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022
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CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Clannad are celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the announcements of a farewell world tour. They will perform in Wexford, Limerick, Galway and Limerick in March 2022. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning band have […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October
Gigs

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

As things are starting to open up and with a definite sense of hope in the air, we’re delighted to announce that Django Django, who broke onto the scene in 2012 with their hit single […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
Gigs

WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘Smile’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE, Britain’s best band, have released their uncompromising new single SMILE. The track was inspired by lead singer ELLIE ROWSELL’s desire to fight back against those who try to define her and is the […]

BICEP are nominated for two Brit Awards following the release of #2 charting album ‘Isles’
Gigs

BICEP release digital deluxe version of ‘Isles’ with three new tracks

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Out today, the digital deluxe album comes with three new tracks—”Siena (Feat. Clara La San)”, “Light” & “Meli (I)”. Speaking of “Siena” they say: “This track took many forms in the demo stage including much […]

FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’
Gigs

FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

FEET return with a brand-new EP ‘Walking Machine, due for release on August 6 via their new label home Nice Swan Records. It’s the first, eagerly anticipated new music from the indie quintet, since the […]

AJ TRACEY announces UK & Ireland arena 'FLU GAME TOUR' for November 2021
Gigs

AJ TRACEY announces UK & Ireland arena ‘FLU GAME TOUR’ for November 2021

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

In the wake of two Brit Award Nominations, an appearance and performance on The Jonathan Ross Show and the release of his sophomore album FLU GAME, AJ Tracey has today announced a UK & Ireland […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
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PODCAST: The Coral’s NICK POWER discusses their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with The Coral’s Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ – Listen BELOW: Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

FATBOY SLIM announces Shine 25th birthday at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Belfast Saturday 23rd October 2021 1
Gigs

FATBOY SLIM announces Shine 25th birthday at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Belfast Saturday 23rd October 2021

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come a long long way together! One of dance music’s most iconic figures comes to The Telegraph Building this October to help us celebrate our 25th Birthday. Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is renowned […]

STAIND share live track ‘Mudshovel’ from upcoming album 'Live: It’s Been Awhile' 1
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STAIND share live track ‘Mudshovel’ from upcoming album ‘Live: It’s Been Awhile’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND has released a live version of “Mudshovel” from their upcoming album, Live: It’s Been Awhile, out May 7 via Yap’em / Alchemy Recordings.  The classic “Mudshovel” is from Staind’s 1996 self-released […]

VILLAGERS announce new album 'Fever Dreams' & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast 1
Gigs

VILLAGERS announce new album ‘Fever Dreams’ & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Conor O’Brien is pleased to announce Villagers’ fifth studio album Fever Dreams which will be released on August 20th via Domino. Escapism is a very necessary pursuit right now, and Fever Dreams follows it […]

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