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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 […]

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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
          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
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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
          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
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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
          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 […]

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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

          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
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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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BOOK REVIEW: Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse - John Aizlewood
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse – John Aizlewood

May 18, 2022 Michael Barron

Consistency, work ethic, teamwork, innovation and the ability to evolve musically by defying trends have made Radiohead an international success story. After all, how many bands that found their footing in the early nineties still […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Cigarettes After Sex announces a one-off, global Livestream, Live From L.A., filmed exclusively for Driift in Los Angeles, CA. Spanish Prayers signees The Furniture will open. The performance will be premiered worldwide on Thursday, […]

Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 1
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Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Icelandic rockers KALEO come to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 with their Fight or Flight tour. Special guests are Belle Mt. & JUNIUS. Since the release of their gold-certified breakthrough album, 2016’s A/B, Icelandic […]

UNLOVED announce 'The Pink Album' due for release 2nd September - Watch video for first single 'Mother’s been a bad girl' 1
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UNLOVED announce ‘The Pink Album’ due for release 2nd September – Watch video for first single ‘Mother’s been a bad girl’

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today announces their new album, “The Pink Album”, due for release on 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band reveal the album’s single, “Mother’s been a bad girl.”  “In my head, ‘Mother’s been […]

UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022 1
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UK indie-pop phenom CAVETOWN announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 8 November 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, U.K. indie-pop phenom Cavetown announces his fall 2022 European and U.K. headline tour, featuring support from Tessa Violet and Orla Gartland for select dates. The tour will kick off on October 11th, where Cavetown […]

IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 1
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IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

May 17, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

“So Happy It Hurts” is the name of Bryan Adams’s latest album and current tour. The legendary Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter performed at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on the 15th of May. The setlist […]

IN FOCUS// Whitesnake with Europe and Foreigner @ Utilita Arena Newcastle 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Whitesnake with Europe and Foreigner @ Utilita Arena Newcastle

May 16, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

David Coverdale and his legendary band Whitesnake visited Newcastle as a part of their farewell tour. After more than 40 years of a successful music career, Coverdale stated during the gig that “…I was ready […]

MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ - Listen Now
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MAYA LANE shares new single ‘Childish Games’ – Listen Now

May 16, 2022 XS Noize

19-year-old Maya Lane’s debut single ‘Still The Same’ captured the attention of everyone from Clash and Wonderland to a wide variety of folk/country specialists, including Baylen Leonard of Absolute Radio Country. Maya now builds upon […]

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Belle and Sebastian @ Rough Trade East, London

May 16, 2022 Michael Barron

From writing a song about a “Funny Little Frog”, the Glaswegian septet have been known for their entertaining live antics. At the 2015 Bonnaroo Music Festival the band invited actors John Hamm and Zach Galifianakis […]

INTERVIEW: Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with 'Dear Scott' 3
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INTERVIEW: Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with ‘Dear Scott’

May 14, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #86 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with one of the greatest ever British songwriters Michael Head of The Red Elastic Band. Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into […]

ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album 'S.I.D.E.S'
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ALICE MERTON shares new track ‘Loveback’ from her upcoming album ‘S.I.D.E.S’

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

Alice Merton’s recent singles have established an uncompromising new attitude as she laces her sound with edge, experimentation and outspoken honesty. At the same time, her darker approach is only making her alt-pop more enticing […]

LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today 2
Gigs

LISA MCHUGH releases her brand-new single DYNAMITE Out Today

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

The sixth single to be taken from Lisa’s upcoming album, ‘Dynamite’ follows a string of no1 hits, including Country Mile, You’re gonna get back up, Bad Idea, and Watch me. Written by Picture This, one […]

JEHNNY BETH releases cover of Nine Inch Nails' 'Closer'
New Music

JEHNNY BETH releases cover of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Closer’

May 13, 2022 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth has released a stunning version of Nine Inch Nails’  career-defining hit, ‘Closer.’ The track comes ahead of a string of EU & UK festival dates this summer, including a slot with Nick […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine - Dance Fever
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever

May 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Since bursting onto the scene fifteen years ago, Florence + The Machine – led by vocal powerhouse Florence Welch – have wowed fans and critics alike with their brilliant songs and fantastic live performances. Their […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile - A Light For Attracting Attention
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Smile – A Light For Attracting Attention

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

A Light for Attracting Attention is one of the most anticipated albums of 2022. The Smile is a collaborative trio are comprised of Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and musical polymath Jonny Greenwood along with Sons […]

BILLY IDOL Announces Revised Tour Dates in October for The Roadside Tour 2022 1
Gigs

BILLY IDOL Announces Revised Tour Dates in October for The Roadside Tour 2022

May 12, 2022 XS Noize

The world’s favourite rebel Billy Idol has rescheduled The Roadside Tour 2022 with new dates now set for October 2022. All existing tickets are still valid for the revised dates. Says Billy Idol: “As many […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners - These Actions Cannot Be Undone
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gentle Sinners – These Actions Cannot Be Undone

May 12, 2022 Lori Gava

Gentle Sinners release their debut album; These Actions Cannot Be Undone. Followers of the Scottish Alternative Music scene will recognise the names of the collaborators, James Graham of The Twilight Sad and Arab Strap frontman Aidan […]

INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, talks about chasing the feeling of being a kid

May 12, 2022 Randall Radic

Prolific songwriter and producer Rob Bakker, aka NICOLAAS, teams up with Supertaste on “Anyone Else,” his latest creation. Talking about the collaboration, Bakker says, “Supertaste are dope artists and genuinely dope humans, so it’s been […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ - Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ – Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’

May 12, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini is set to release his new album and fourth studio set ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ on July 1st via Atlantic Records. He launches the album by sharing two new singles, ‘Lose It’ […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den - Blue Hours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bear’s Den – Blue Hours

May 11, 2022 Lee Campbell

If ‘Blue Hours’ was the first ever Bear’s Den record that you listened to, you would be confused as to why they have been consistently labelled as ‘folk-rock’. They now seem to have fully shed […]

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