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          Labrinth Ignites the Cosmic Opera Era with New Single “IMPLOSION”

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          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Returns with Her Biggest-Ever UK & Ireland Arena Tour — June 2026

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          The remarkable Lily Allen — whose acclaimed new album West End Girl has become a global sensation with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 entry on the UK Albums Chart — […]

          KillerStar
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          KillerStar Return with New Album ‘The Afterglow’ — Hear Lead Single ‘So Easy’

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          Aerosmith & Yungblud
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          The unlikely team-up of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and Yorkshire’s punk-pop firebrand Yungblud has dropped a 5-track EP, One More Time. Four brand-new co-writes plus a glossy 2025 rework of “Back In the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of
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          ALBUM REVIEW: James – Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of

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          For a band often frozen in the public imagination as ’90s indie heroes, James have spent over four decades proving they are far more than that label suggests. Formed in 1982, the Manchester group have […]

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          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 […]

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          Bastille
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          LIVE REVIEW: Bastille – Songs from The First 15 Years at The O2, London

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          With three UK number-one albums, a string of major hits, and—impressively—their original core line-up still intact since forming in 2010, now seems the perfect moment for Bastille to take stock of everything they’ve built.  Their […]

          Levellers
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          LIVE REVIEW: Levellers — Shepherds Bush Empire Zeitgeist 30th Anniversary Tour

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          When it comes to Levellers albums that fans rally behind, Levelling the Land often steals the spotlight. Its influence is unquestionable. But it’s far from the only record in their catalogue deserving anniversary treatment. This […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          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 […]

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          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

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          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: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          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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        • TAVE
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          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

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          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

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        • Roland Gift of Fine Young Cannibals
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          November 16, 2025

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          ALKY
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          ALKY on breaking the cycle with debut album ‘Rinse & Repeat’ | XS Noize Podcast #258

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          The Charlatans
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          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

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LIAM GALLAGHER reveals 'Everything’s Electric' the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’
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LIAM GALLAGHER reveals ‘Everything’s Electric’ the first single from his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’

February 4, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher again amplifies anticipation for the May 27th release of his third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ with the release of its first single ‘Everything’s Electric’. Liam is set to give the song its […]

SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’
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SKINNY LISTER release video for moving new single ‘Bonny’s Eyes’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Taken from latest album A Matter of Life & Love, a record all about the greatest things in life, this track lends a tender tribute to the newest addition to the Skinny gang. Introducing Bonny […]

"Music is criminally undervalued" - How new platform Minm is changing streaming for musicians and fans 2
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“Music is criminally undervalued” – How new platform Minm is changing streaming for musicians and fans

February 3, 2022 Daniel Lynch

“Streaming is broken for 99% of artists.” So says the striking introduction on the landing page of Minm, a new streaming platform created by two tech graduates based in Dublin and Belfast. Minim’s guiding principle is […]

Constable to publish STEVEN WILSON’s debut book, 'Limited Edition of One' on 7th April 2022 1
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Constable to publish STEVEN WILSON’s debut book, ‘Limited Edition of One’ on 7th April 2022

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Andreas Campomar, the non-fiction publisher for Little, Brown imprint Constable, has bought World English Language rights to Steven Wilson’s debut, Limited Edition of One, from Matthew Hamilton at The Hamilton Agency. Steven Wilson is often […]

KARIN ANN'S new EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb - Watch the video for current single ‘looking at porn’
Gigs

KARIN ANN’S new EP ‘side effects of being human’ to be released on 25th Feb – Watch the video for current single ‘looking at porn’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

Already making waves across Europe, Karin Ann made a big introduction to UK audiences when Jack Saunders premiered her current single ‘looking at porn’ on Radio 1’s Future Sounds. A satirical swipe at the misogynistic […]

BEAR'S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single 'Spiders'
Gigs

BEAR’S DEN unveil the captivating video for their new single ‘Spiders’

February 3, 2022 XS Noize

With their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’ set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – have now unveiled the captivating […]

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for 'Internationalle' taken from his new album 'Cult Leader Tactics'
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER shares the video for ‘Internationalle’ taken from his new album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

Today acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper shares the video for ‘Internationalle’ from his recently released top ten album ‘Cult Leader Tactics’. “This is an anti-nationalism song, dealing with Machiavellian and manipulative behaviour […]

The UK’s biggest country duo THE SHIRES will release their new album ‘10 Year Plan’ on 11th March 2022
Gigs

THE SHIRES share the video for new single ‘I See Stars’ – Watch Now

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The UK’s biggest country music exports The Shires build upon the news that their soul-stirring new album ‘10 Year Plan’ will be released on March 11th by sharing the video for their current single ‘I […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise - Untitled
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Hardnoise – Untitled

February 2, 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. Yesterday, I found out that Oko Odeghe, […]

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Birthmark’ featuring emawk
New Music

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Birthmark’ featuring emawk

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

Beau Diako’s recent singles ‘Nylon’ and ‘Fretless’ have united the rising producer/guitarist/songwriter with featured artists such as Bas, Etta Bond and Tobi Tunis, leading to fresh acclaim from Wonderland and The Line of Best Fit. Continuing to illuminate his unique artistry ahead of the April 1st release of his […]

THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS unveil powerful imagery in video for new album’s title track ‘All Souls Hill’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The Waterboys today drop another compelling video for new single ‘All Souls Hill’ – the title track to their new album out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl and which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Good Luck […]

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single 'Shane MacGowan’s Teeth'
New Music

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single ‘Shane MacGowan’s Teeth’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The static and squall of fresh hype closed in on Derry three-piece TOUTS as the teenage punks and caustic diarists of the mundane and maddening punched and kicked themselves into view five years ago. Holding […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Eels – Extreme Witchcraft
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Eels – Extreme Witchcraft

February 1, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Now into the fourth decade of recording with Eels, Mark Oliver Everett, often known as ‘E’, has built up a reputation for consistency in creating dependable rock records. Extreme Witchcraft is the fourteenth studio album […]

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022
Gigs

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Following two SOLD OUT Custom House Square shows in 2021, Scooter return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 25th 2022. Don’t miss out on this […]

EMF are back with 'GO GO SAPIENS' their first album of all-new material since 1995
Gigs

EMF are back with ‘GO GO SAPIENS’ their first album of all-new material since 1995

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

EMF, the band responsible for the chart-topping smash hit “Unbelievable,” are back with their first album of all-new material since 1995. GO GO SAPIENS is the album fans have been patiently waiting for and begins […]

WET LEG share video for new single 'Oh No' & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows
Gigs

WET LEG share video for new single ‘Oh No’ & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers each wear a small gold necklace made by Hester: one that says Wet, and one that says Leg. Before last summer, those necklaces would have been cryptic to almost everyone else. However, a […]

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour
Gigs

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation, starting with his arena-conquering success with Busted, he has scored five #1 smash hits, several Top 10 singles and achieved multi-Platinum album success […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track 'The Smoke'
Gigs

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner announce European tour for 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today announced details of their debut European tour for 2022, including UK dates in London at […]

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’
Gigs

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Ricky Ross, songwriter and lead singer for Deacon Blue, one of Scotland’s most respected bands, follows the release of 2020’s City Of Love, the band’s most successful album in 25 years, with a solo album […]

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