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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
          News

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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 […]

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        • 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, […]

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        • 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 […]

          Divine Comedy
          Podcasts

          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Month: November 2022

Picture This
Gigs

Ireland’s PICTURE THIS are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’

November 26, 2022 XS Noize

Ireland’s hottest musical export in decades, Picture This are back with their brand-new single ‘Get On My Love’, out today via RCA Records, Germany. The infectious new single arrives following the band’s stellar performance at […]

The Do's and Don'ts of Online Poker Etiquette
Features 2

The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Poker Etiquette

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

If you’ve ever played live at a busy poker table, you have been given a short crash course in the game’s specific protocol. Various unwritten norms of behavior must be followed when playing the game […]

No Fun At All
Gigs

NO FUN AT ALL announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on 12th April 2023

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

October 2022 saw the release of No Fun At All’s seventh studio album, appropriately named “Seventh Wave”. The Swedes have kept us waiting for new material for four long years, but now the time has […]

Ada Morghe
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe – The Story

November 25, 2022 XS Noize

Ada Morghe’s first two albums, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Box’, saw the multifaceted German artist blur the jazzy, torch singer elegance of Edith Piaf with the smooth soul pop of Sade, in the process instigating waves of […]

David Bowie – Divine Symmetry
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – Divine Symmetry

November 24, 2022 Alex Hoggard

The year 1971 proved defining for David Bowie; having become a father for the first time, he signed a record deal with RCA before going on to meet Andy Warhol, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed […]

St. Lundi
Gigs

ST.LUNDI shares the video for new single ‘Fallen Like A Star’ & confirms debut European headline tour

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Between tours as guest to Kodaline, Tom Gregory and Jeremy Loops as well as big collabs with Kygo and SEEB, St. Lundi’s whole-hearted songwriting is establishing a sincere emotional connection with a growing fanbase. His […]

Cassa Jackson
Gigs

CASSA JACKSON shares her new single ‘Right Girl, Wrong Guy’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

Vocal powerhouse Cassa Jackson is your go-to singer-songwriter for relatable, sassy songs about relationships. Her self-released songs, including ‘Suits U’ and ‘Parallel Universe’, have so far exceeded 11 million streams, leading to nominations at the […]

The Coronas
Gigs

THE CORONAS release new single & video for ‘Getaway Car’

November 24, 2022 XS Noize

The Coronas release new single ‘Getaway Car’ on 25th November, taken from their seventh album, Time Stopped which went straight to number one on the Irish album charts. The Coronas are the first and only […]

IN FOCUS// Fontaines D.C. at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Fontaines D.C. at Rock City, Nottingham

November 24, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

On the 22nd of November, the Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shook the floor of Rock City with their signature modern rock sound and powerful lyrics. The band has been praised by countless critics, received […]

Ocean Colour Scene
New Music

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE announce career spanning collection – ‘Yesterday Today: 1992 – 2018’ – out 24 February

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

On 24 February, Edsel/Demon Music Group begin a year-long release campaign celebrating 30 years of one of the most popular and successful British bands to emerge in the 1990s, Ocean Colour Scene. Ocean Colour Scene […]

Belters Only
Gigs

BELTERS ONLY announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Dance music frontrunners Belters Only announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 25th Feb 2023. Accompanied by special guest Jazzy, the show will see the duo perform their hits. The show […]

The Cure
Gigs

Extra tickets released for THE CURE at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

Extra tickets have been released for The Cure 2022 European Tour at The SSE Arena, Belfast, on Friday, 02 December. Special guests, The Twilight Sad, will join the Cure. Tickets are on sale from: www.Ticketmaster.ie […]

Andy Bell
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell on his series of EPs & second solo album, Flicker

November 23, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #110 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell who has released a series of EPs featuring remixes, acoustic versions and covers of songs that […]

sleep
Features 2

Let’s find out cannabis seeds benefits for sleep and anxiety

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Hemp seeds have many health benefits. They can be eaten whole, peeled, in oil, in the form of flour or milk. What are their benefits? Are there any side effects or contraindications? The answers with […]

The luka state
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE share the DIY video for ‘More Than This’

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

The Luka State recently announced the March 10th release of their eagerly anticipated second album ‘More Than This’ by sharing its title track. The song was inspired by an encounter that frontman Conrad Ellis had […]

The Damned
Gigs

THE DAMNED announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Today The Damned announce a huge UK tour for March/April 2023, with special guests The Nightingales. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Monty Oxymoron, Paul Gray and Will Glanville-Taylor will tour the UK in support of a […]

Billy Nomates
Gigs

BILLY NOMATES shares a new track and video, “spite”, from her album, CACTI, out on 13 January 2023

November 22, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today shares a new track and video, “spite”, with an accompanying video directed by nwspk. The spiky, synth-powered single’s refrain, “Don’t you […]

Voice Of The Beehive - ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Voice Of The Beehive – ‘LET IT BEE’ 35th Anniversary Edition

November 22, 2022 Sandra Blemster

Ah, Voice of the Beehive, that takes me back. They first came into my existence somewhere back in 1987 with their video “I Say Nothing”, a dayglo, kickass ‘indie’ record that went straight for the […]

DAVE ROWNTREE
Gigs

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track ‘Tape Measure’

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

DAVE ROWNTREE is pleased to share the new single “TAPE MEASURE” from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs which will be released on January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. “Tape Measure” is streaming now. It’s […]

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
Gigs

BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE announce the release of their 20th studio album – Your Future Is Your Past

November 21, 2022 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE – frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – returns with the Brian Jonestown Massacre’s 20th full-length studio album Your Future Is Your Past, which will be released […]

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