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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          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 […]

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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
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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
          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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The Professionals

January 19, 2022 Dan Volohov

Recently The Professionals released their newest studio album, “SNAFU,” their first since 2017’s “What In the World.” In this interview for XS Noize, Dan Volohov sits down with Paul Cook and Tom Spencer of The […]

NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022 2
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NILÜFER YANYA announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

UK singer/songwriter Nilüfer Yanya is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on 11th March 2022. With her second album ‘Painless’ set for release on 4th March, Nilüfer Yanya is sharing new […]

South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’
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South London collective ARCHIVE release video for new single ‘Fear There & Everywhere’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, have today released ‘Fear There & Everywhere’ – the third single is taken from their highly anticipated and first studio album in six years – ‘Call To Arms & […]

BEAR'S DEN announce new album 'Blue Hours' set for release on May 13th - Hear new single 'Spiders'
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BEAR’S DEN announce new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th – Hear new single ‘Spiders’

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

Set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, the album sees the much-loved folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – once again team up with producer Ian […]

THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ - Listen Now
New Music

THE LUKA STATE share video for new single ‘Oxygen Thief’ – Listen Now

January 19, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State are poised for big things in 2022 as they look to build upon everything they achieved following the release of their debut album ‘Fall In Fall Out’ last year. Not letting a […]

17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle 'PACKS AND POTIONS' 2
New Music

17-year-old Liverpudlian newcomer HAZEY signs to Columbia Records + kicks-off 2022 with release of viral freestyle ‘PACKS AND POTIONS’

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

HAZEY kicks off the year with the release of his viral freestyle “Packs And Potions” on Columbia Records – out now. The 17-year-old Liverpudlian offers up slick and witty wordplay against the bouncy production. The […]

Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students
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Top 5 Music Apps Popular Among Students

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

The use of music apps became even more popular during the days of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning as college students have turned to popular music apps. The creative personalities pursued composing music at […]

Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON
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Irish singer-songwriter KATE NICHOLSON releases her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ feat: CORMAC NEESON

January 18, 2022 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Kate Nicholson is pleased to announce the release of her new single ‘Wrong Side of the Town’ This powerful track is the follow up single to ‘Street Lamps’ (Hotpress Track of the day, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Winachi - Characters
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TRACK PREMIERE: Winachi – Characters

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

WINACHI release NEW single ‘CHARACTERS’, the second release through the band’s newly launched Bandcamp site. It follows on from acclaimed Dub E.P ‘PARASITICAL ELIMINATION’ which came out November 2021. ‘CHARACTERS’ is the first in a […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th 1
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS announce new album ‘Soul Boy II’ to be released on February 18th

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and ‘Put Me Down As A Maybe’ plus huge reactions when supporting Kasabian and The Streets, The Skinner Brothers spent 2021 establishing themselves as an essential new hope […]

SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLE MINDS release a new version of early track ‘Act Of Love’ – Listen Now

January 17, 2022 XS Noize

The year is 2022. The year is 1978. On January 17, Simple Minds release ‘Act Of Love’ as a one-off single to mark the anniversary of the band’s very first performance – at Glasgow’s Satellite […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper - Cult Leader Tactics
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Draper – Cult Leader Tactics

January 16, 2022 Michael Barron

Paul Draper returns with his second solo LP, Cult Leader Tactics which includes a fictitious self-help manual that he wrote whilst recording the LP. This satirical LP, his first since Six, details how one reaches […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble - Now
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble – Now

January 16, 2022 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. Now is the second album from the […]

THE STREETS release new single 'Wrong Answers Only' feat Master Peace
Gigs

THE STREETS release new single ‘Wrong Answers Only’ feat Master Peace

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today Mike Skinner as The Streets’ has shared his new single ‘Wrong Answers Only’, a collaboration with South London singer and rapper Master Peace. With Skinner’s trademark wit and eloquent lyricism set atop big beats, […]

Indie trio WILD RIVERS release new track 'Bedrock' from upcoming album 'Sidelines'
Gigs

Indie trio WILD RIVERS release new track ‘Bedrock’ from upcoming album ‘Sidelines’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

In advance of their February 4th album Sidelines, indie trio Wild Rivers is releasing the track “Bedrock.” The band’s effortless harmonies surround the brooding lyrics which reflect the weight we carry, while ultimately finding acceptance.  […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS relaunch their collaboration with new single ‘Interiority’
New Music

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS relaunch their collaboration with new single ‘Interiority’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Consisting of two singular but equally accomplished talents, the collaboration between Fyfe & Iskra Strings shows how two disparate talents can create something with a strength well beyond the sum of their parts. Together they […]

BOB MOULD announces Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022
Gigs

BOB MOULD announces Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary musician, Bob Mould announces a Solo Electric Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday 30th June 2022. The tour – perfectly timed with the incoming release of Mould’s Distortion: Live vinyl boxset – will […]

WHITE LIES share new single ‘Am I Really Going To Die’ from forthcoming sixth album 1
Gigs

WHITE LIES share new single ‘Am I Really Going To Die’ from forthcoming sixth album

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have today shared “Am I Really Going To Die”, the latest track from their forthcoming sixth album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, which is released on [PIAS] on Friday, February 18th […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of 'C'mon People' featuring LIAM GALLAGHER 2
Gigs

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases new remix of ‘C’mon People’ featuring LIAM GALLAGHER

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft’s ‘Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1’ breathed fresh life into one of British music’s most remarkable songbooks. Greeted by strong critical acclaim, the album debuted at #2 on the Official Albums Chart which is his […]

EDDIE VEDDER releases new single 'Brother the Cloud' from his highly anticipated new album 'Earthling'
Gigs

EDDIE VEDDER releases new single ‘Brother the Cloud’ from his highly anticipated new album ‘Earthling’

January 14, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Eddie Vedder releases a new single entitled “Brother the Cloud.” It heralds the arrival of his highly anticipated new album, Earthling, available on February 11th via Seattle Surf/Republic Records.  Earthling, which was produced by […]

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