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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
          News

          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
          News

          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 […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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ON THE TURNTABLE: Gene - Olympian
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Gene – Olympian

March 26, 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 recent reissue of the debut album […]

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track 'Get You Off My Mind'
New Music

Irish singer/songwriter ANNABELLE releases new track ‘Get You Off My Mind’

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter Annabelle has gone from strength to strength, after releasing two radio hit singles, a debut Deluxe EP ‘Back To You’ and today is launching her third and brand new track ‘Get You Off […]

GRATEFUL DEAD announce 'Skull & Roses' 50th anniversary expanded editions
New Music

GRATEFUL DEAD announce ‘Skull & Roses’ 50th anniversary expanded editions

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Grateful Dead earned the band’s first-ever gold record in 1971 with its self-titled live album. Known to many fans as “Skull & Roses” (a reference to the cover art by Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse) […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven - Don’t Forget It
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TRACK PREMIERE: Aimee Steven – Don’t Forget It

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Liverpudlian songwriter & indie-queen Aimee Steven returns with some of her most unhinged, uniquely visceral work in the form of ‘Don’t Forget It’. Laced with fuzzed, biting guitar chords and psychedelic elements, it’s a low-tempo […]

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single 'Puerile' - Watch Now!
New Music

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM share video for new single ‘Puerile’ – Watch Now!

March 26, 2021 XS Noize

Since Emperor of Ice Cream announced their return from a twenty-five-year hiatus in May 2020 and with the release of their long-awaited debut album ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ last August, they have embarked on a […]

NEW PAGANS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for December 2021
Featured Interview

INTERVIEW: New Pagans’ Lyndsey McDougall on debut album – ‘The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All’

March 25, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have recently released their debut album ‘The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All’ via Big Scary Monsters. The album has received fantastic reviews as well as radio support from […]

THE OFFSPRING release their video for single 'Let The Bad Times Roll' 1
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THE OFFSPRING release their video for single ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’

March 25, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING, have unveiled the accompanying music video for their recently released single “Let The Bad Times Roll,” the title track from […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ellie Irwin - Hey Ellena
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ellie Irwin – Hey Ellena

March 25, 2021 Randall Radic

Based in Central Pennsylvania, alt-pop artist Ellie Irwin introduces a brand-new track, “Hey Ellena,” the latest in her series of coming-of-age singles. Produced by Bob McCutcheon, the track features the guitars of Luke Wood and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Hot Knives - Alhambra, Baby 1
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TRACK PREMIERE: Hot Knives – Alhambra, Baby

March 25, 2021 XS Noize

Brooklyn-based trio Hot Knives share “Alhambra, Baby,” the latest single off their upcoming LP. Making Love To Make Music To Make Love To is out May 7th, and pre-orders for the limited run of vinyl […]

METRONOMY share MGMT remix of 'The Look' & announce UK/EU 2022 tour dates
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METRONOMY share MGMT remix of ‘The Look’ & announce UK/EU 2022 tour dates

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of the 10th-anniversary reissue of their career-changing album The English Riviera, Metronomy today share a new version of their iconic track ‘The Look’, remixed by Grammy-nominated duo MGMT, producers of some […]

NEW PAGANS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for December 2021
Gigs

NEW PAGANS announce Belfast & Dublin shows for December 2021

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

New Pagans have announced two very special headline shows for December this year, taking place at Dublin’s Academy 2 on the 9th and Belfast’s Limelight 2 on the 16th.  The announcement follows the recent release […]

JOHN GRANT announces the release of his fifth solo album 'Boy From Michigan' due for release 25th June
Gigs

JOHN GRANT announces the release of his fifth solo album ‘Boy From Michigan’ due for release 25th June

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

John Grant today announces the release of his fifth solo album, Boy From Michigan, due for release 25 June via Bella Union in the UK/Europe and Partisan in the US. Produced by Cate Le Bon. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tune Yards – Sketchy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tune Yards – Sketchy

March 24, 2021 David Ham

Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner are the duo better known as Tune-Yards, and their excellent fifth album, released by 4AD, is called Sketchy. The 11 songs have been inspired by the Beastie Boys, Book and […]

PASSENGER shares new single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ - Listen Now!
Gigs

PASSENGER shares new single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ – Listen Now!

March 24, 2021 XS Noize

Passenger’s current album ‘Songs For The Drunk and Broken Hearted’ debuted at #2 when it was released in January, making it the second highest-charting set of his career to date and has accumulated over 25 […]

THE KLF release ‘Solid State Logik 2’ on streaming services
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THE KLF release ‘Solid State Logik 2’ on streaming services

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

British electronic band The KLF, also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs, and the Timelords have followed up their surprise albums ‘Solid State Logik 1’ and ‘Come Down Dawn’ with a […]

INTERVIEW with Belfast pop-noir duo Dark Tropics 1
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INTERVIEW with Belfast pop-noir duo Dark Tropics

March 23, 2021 Lee Campbell

Dark Tropics are a new and exciting pop-noir duo from Belfast. They are on the cusp of releasing only their third single, yet their songs have a cinematic quality and a depth to them that […]

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’
New Music

VAN MORRISON shares new single ‘Only A Song’ from ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

After recently announcing details of his 42nd album ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’ which will be released on May 7th via Exile/BMG, Van Morrison today releases its lead single ‘Only A Song’.  In keeping with […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Antlers - Green to Gold
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Antlers – Green to Gold

March 23, 2021 Michael Barron

In 2000, Oasis released the single “Sunday Morning Call”, seven years earlier in 1993, Oasis’ brit-pop rivals Blur released “Sunday Sunday”. The Antlers singer and primary songwriter Peter Silberman decided to do something bolder with […]

LAURA MARLING announces a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn
Gigs

LAURA MARLING announces a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

Laura Marling has announced details of a twelve date UK tour for this Autumn. Having emphatically set the bar for what can be achieved with a superlative Livestream performance back in the early Summer of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lore - The Anthem
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lore – The Anthem

March 23, 2021 XS Noize

Famed for turning the legendary Teenage Kicks on its head, Lore have gone from living room dreams to Sell Out Theatre Tour success. The band are set to bring their biggest show yet to Derry’s […]

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