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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
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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
          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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// 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: 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
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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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        • 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
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

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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
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          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
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          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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Month: May 2022

Women’s Work Festival 2022 starts this week in Belfast from 2nd – 5th June 1
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Women’s Work Festival 2022 starts this week in Belfast from 2nd – 5th June

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre is delighted to reveal a sixth series of its Women’s Work Festival, starting this week in Belfast. It will run across four punchy, packed days and nights across a bank […]

BETH ORTON announces new album & shares first single 'Weather Alive'
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BETH ORTON announces new album & shares first single ‘Weather Alive’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Beth Orton is very pleased to announce details of her seventh studio album, Weather Alive – set for release on 23rd September 2022. It will be her first album through her new record label Partisan […]

WILL BUTLER shares two new songs 'A Stranger's House' and 'Nearer To Thee'
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WILL BUTLER shares two new songs ‘A Stranger’s House’ and ‘Nearer To Thee’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Today, alongside news of his first run of shows since 2019, Will Butler has released two new songs. A Stranger’s House’/’Nearer to Thee are available on all streaming platforms now. Watch Butler’s menacing video for […]

THE FINN BROTHERS reissue 'Finn' for the first time ever on vinyl - feat bonus ten track 'Finn Demos' 1
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THE FINN BROTHERS reissue ‘Finn’ for the first time ever on vinyl – feat bonus ten track ‘Finn Demos’

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

“Quincy Jones says it’s about leaving space for God to walk through the room. I can hear that on Finn. You might not want to acknowledge it for fear that it’ll go as soon as […]

ABOVE & BEYOND announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Friday 23rd September 2022 1
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ABOVE & BEYOND announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Friday 23rd September 2022

May 31, 2022 XS Noize

Above & Beyond, or Jono, Tony and Paavo as they are better known to their legions of fans around the world, have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades. Founders of […]

INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane
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INTERVIEW: Brooke Combe Talks “Miss Me Now” & Touring With Miles Kane

May 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

After a hugely successful 2021, which saw her pick up the Breakthrough Female prize at the Scottish Music Awards, 21-year-old Brooke Combe has had an impressive 2022 so far. She released her latest single, “Miss […]

LADYBYRD shares her debut single ‘Too Close To Call’
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LADYBYRD shares her debut single ‘Too Close To Call’

May 30, 2022 XS Noize

18-year-old newcomer Ladybyrd has spent most of her youth living a relatively sheltered existence. While the life experiences she draws upon in her songs are largely based upon classical coming-of-age emotions – relationships, desire, longing […]

JC STEWART shares live video for new single ‘Scars’ - Watch Now
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JC STEWART shares live video for new single ‘Scars’ – Watch Now

May 30, 2022 XS Noize

The MTV VMA nominee JC Stewart adds to his rising star status and 250 million+ streams by sharing his brand new single ‘Scars’. It follows two big tracks already this year for the pop singer-songwriter: […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic - Take On Me (The Magic Epic version) 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Magic Epic – Take On Me (The Magic Epic version)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Growing up, Toby Juan AKA The Magic Epic loved the famous A-Ha single ‘Take On Me’, so this has always been a goal for him to release his version and put his own spin on […]

NEIL YOUNG to release the long-anticipated 2001 album 'Toast' on July 8th
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NEIL YOUNG to release the long-anticipated 2001 album ‘Toast’ on July 8th

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Neil Young announces the July 8th release of his near-mythical 2001 studio album, ‘Toast’. Recorded at Toast Studios in San Francisco around the turn of the millennium, ‘Toast’ features Young’s legendary musical collaborators Crazy […]

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Meshuggah @ Rock City, Nottingham

May 27, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Swedish extreme progressive metal band Meshuggah visited Nottingham on the 26th of May. Thanks to their sound and approach to music, Meshuggah is considered one of the technical “math” metal genre leaders amongst its fans. […]

INTERVIEW: Clint Boon on new Inspiral Carpets reissues, broadcasting & more 2
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INTERVIEW: Clint Boon on new Inspiral Carpets reissues, broadcasting & more

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #88 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with radio presenter and Inspiral Carpets icon Clint Boon. Madchester legends Inspiral Carpets recently reissued their albums Revenge of the Goldfish and Devil […]

KARIN ANN shares the new single ‘poison apple’ 2
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KARIN ANN shares the new single ‘poison apple’

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Established as a star for the Gen Z audience across central Europe, 20-year-old Karin Ann has also ignited wider international attention in recent months. Jack Saunders at Radio 1 supported her singles ‘looking at porn’ […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses

May 27, 2022 Sean Crossey

Today is the 27th of May, which means it’s exactly 32 years to the day since I awoke on a gloriously sunny day in Morecambe with THE golden ticket in my hand. That golden ticket […]

DURAN DURAN share 'All of You' (Erol Alkan extended rework)
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DURAN DURAN share ‘All of You’ (Erol Alkan extended rework)

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Duran Duran have today released ‘ALL OF YOU’ (EROL ALKAN EXTENDED REWORK). Premiered by Erol Alkan in Ibiza at Duran Duran ‘Touch The Sunrise’, the band’s immersive weekend experience that lifted the curtain on the island’s […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith - Flawed Diamonds
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Plain Mister Smith – Flawed Diamonds

May 27, 2022 XS Noize

Indie-Folk enigma Plain Mister Smith recently released his debut album ‘I’m Just Plain Mister Smith’. The brainchild of Vancouver based multi-instrumentalist, composer and all-around quirky ideas man Mark Jowett, Plain Mister Smith has already established […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Stars - From Capelton Hill
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Stars – From Capelton Hill

May 27, 2022 Ashley Kreutter

Canadian-born indie-babes Stars are back with their ninth studio album, From Capelton Hill. Marked by the band’s signature lush and vivid instrumentation and Amy Millan’s soft-yet-potent vocals draped over the top, it comes to pass […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 2
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 2

May 27, 2022 Alex Hoggard

The Pandemic caused many established bands to rethink and adjust their writing and recording process to continue producing music. While in-person sessions were off the cards, modern technology allowed musicians to produce records without meeting. […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Winn Winn – Pool Day

May 26, 2022 Randall Radic

Dance-pop duo Winn Winn introduces their debut single, “Pool Day,” following last year’s cover of “Young Folks.” Made up of Adam Winn, the drummer of the Echo Park-based band SWIMM, and his wife, Syd, Winn […]

LIAM GALLAGHER announces huge Knebworth Park show & ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ album release date 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – C’Mon You Know

May 26, 2022 Michael Barron

Liam Gallagher is a huge Manchester City fan who uses the Manchester City chant at gigs. He has now borrowed Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling’s catchphrase “C’Mon You Know” for the title of his new […]

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