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          Maxïmo Park announce UK tour to celebrate 20th anniversary of debut ‘A Certain Trigger’

          August 21, 2025

          This year, Maxïmo Park’s beloved debut album A Certain Trigger turns 20 years old. The band will be celebrating the anniversary by performing songs from A Certain Trigger and their greatest hits across the UK in 2026.  The tour sees […]

          Florence + The Machine
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          Florence + The Machine Announce Sixth Album ‘Everybody Scream’ Out This Halloween

          August 21, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch, also known as Florence + the Machine, confirms her sixth studio album Everybody Scream is set for release on October 31. The album’s title track debuts today with an accompanying video directed by Autumn de Wilde. Florence […]

          Hothouse Flowers
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          Hothouse Flowers Announced as Headliners for Belfast Maritime Festival – Saturday 6th September

          August 20, 2025

          Belfast Maritime Festival returns on the 6th-7th September with a brand-new addition to its programme- an evening music gig. In an exciting first for the festival, legendary Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers will headline the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones - Private Music
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Deftones – Private Music

          August 21, 2025

          It has taken five years for new Deftones music, the longest gap between studio albums for the Sacramento, California-based alternative metal icons, but now they return with the outstandingly atmospheric offering Private Music. However, things […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who - Live At The Oval 1971
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Who – Live At The Oval 1971

          August 21, 2025

          On the 18th of September 1971, The Who took to the stage at The Oval cricket ground in South London to headline ‘Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People […]

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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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          Chase & Status
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          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

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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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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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        • Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

          XS Noize Podcast #239 – Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s final album International
          Podcasts

          Bob Stanley on Saint Etienne’s Final Album “International” and 30 Years of Music | XS Noize Podcast #239

          August 6, 2025

          In Episode #239 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne to discuss the legendary band’s 13th and final album, International. For over 30 years, Saint Etienne have […]

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FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022 1
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FEEDER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

Britrock veterans Feeder have announced a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Friday 24th June 2022. The band are set to release their new album ‘Torpedo’ on March 18th. The celebrated, multi-platinum-selling, rock […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new single 'Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually', as he starts his UK tour
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PAUL DRAPER announces new single ‘Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually’, as he starts his UK tour

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

‘Everybody Becomes a Problem Eventually’ details how to deploy a strategy on how to trick your lover when it comes to affairs of the heart. Lyrically Paul is looking at how people can act in […]

DIANA ROSS to play headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022 1
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DIANA ROSS to play headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022

March 9, 2022 XS Noize

DIANA ROSS will be playing Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 3 July 2022. Diana Ross is considered one of the most successful recording artists and entertainers of all time. From her landmark solo career to the […]

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share new track 'The Dripping Tap' & announce album details
Gigs

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD share new track ‘The Dripping Tap’ & announce album details

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their first-ever double album, Omnium Gatherum, which is coming soon via their own label KGLW. Today, they share its epic 18-minute lead single, “The Dripping Tap.” Following […]

ALDOUS HARDING releases ‘Fever’ the second single from her forthcoming new album 'Warm Chris' 1
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ALDOUS HARDING releases ‘Fever’ the second single from her forthcoming new album ‘Warm Chris’

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Aldous Harding releases ‘Fever’, the second single from her forthcoming new album Warm Chris. Accompanying the song’s swaggering piano-driven staccato is an official video created by Harding and Martin Sagadin showcasing the many faces […]

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares video for new single 'Roll The Dice' from new album 'Headful of Sugar'
Gigs

SUNFLOWER BEAN shares video for new single ‘Roll The Dice’ from new album ‘Headful of Sugar’

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

New York trio Sunflower Bean—vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they)—recently announced their long-awaited new album, Headful of Sugar. The band previewed the record with […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat - The Age of Consent
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent

March 8, 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. Bronski Beat – The Age of Consent. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: D'aria - Discussions with Myself
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TRACK PREMIERE: D’aria – Discussions with Myself

March 8, 2022 XS Noize

After releasing her debut EP Neukölln Nights, dedicated to a haunted summer love, Berlin-based singer-songwriter D’aria is embarking on a new project exploring her identity outside of relationships. In a world where playing tough is […]

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March 5
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Florentinas @ Ulster Sports Club, Friday 4th March

March 7, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas played a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Sports Club supported by Casual Riots on Friday 4th March 2022. The Show was a fantastic spectacle. Bernie Mc Allister was there to […]

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song 'Heaven is Here'
New Music

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE share video for new song ‘Heaven is Here’

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

Florence + the Machine debut a new song, “Heaven is Here,” today alongside a video by acclaimed director Autumn de Wilde and choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Watch BELOW: “‘Heaven is Here’ was the first song […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Jenny Hval – Classic Objects

March 7, 2022 Imelda Hehir

Jenny Hval’s career to date is rich and vast, just like each and every song she creates. Listening to her work makes you question if you should use the word cosmic to other music outside […]

SPIRITUALIZED share new single 'The Mainline Song' from 'Everything Was Beautiful' LP out 22nd April 1
Gigs

SPIRITUALIZED share new single ‘The Mainline Song’ from ‘Everything Was Beautiful’ LP out 22nd April

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

With their new LP Everything Was Beautiful due out 22 April via Bella Union, and Spiritualized today share the video for a propulsive new single, “The Mainline Song,” which was partly inspired by the protests […]

Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo share video for new single 'The Epidemiologist' - Watch Now
Gigs

Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo share video for new single ‘The Epidemiologist’ – Watch Now

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

Peter Doherty & Frédéric Lo release their debut album ‘The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime’ through Strap Originals on Friday, March 18th. A new single, lifted from the album, ‘The Epidemiologist’ is available now […]

INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys' Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album 'Keep On With Falling'
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INTERVIEW: The Boo Radleys’ Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown on new album ‘Keep On With Falling’

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #70 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simon ‘Sice’ Rowbottom and Tim Brown from The Boo Radleys about ‘Keep On With Falling,’ their first album in almost a quarter […]

MADNESS return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022 1
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MADNESS return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

English Ska legends Madness are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022. Formed in the mid to late 1970s Madness are one of […]

ALICE MERTON shares new single 'Same Team' from her eagerly anticipated sophomore album ‘S.I.D.E.S.’ 2
New Music

ALICE MERTON shares new single ‘Same Team’ from her eagerly anticipated sophomore album ‘S.I.D.E.S.’

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

Alice Merton’s debut album ‘MINT’ saw the London-based musician achieve phenomenal success. A fixture on Top 10 charts across Europe, Alice has accumulated 1 billion streams and was the winning judge of the German edition […]

ALBIN LEE MELDAU shares his brand new single 'Forget About Us' - Listen Now
New Music

ALBIN LEE MELDAU shares his brand new single ‘Forget About Us’ – Listen Now

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

Building on 200 million streams and two Radio 2 A-listed Records of the Week, Albin Lee Meldau today shares his brand new single ‘Forget About Us’ – his first English-language release in three years, and […]

PLACEBO share new single 'Happy Birthday In The Sky' from new album 'Never Let Me Go' - out March 25th 1
Gigs

PLACEBO share new single ‘Happy Birthday In The Sky’ from new album ‘Never Let Me Go’ – out March 25th

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

Placebo are today sharing a brand-new single, ‘Happy Birthday In The Sky’. It is the final single that will be released ahead of the band’s highly-anticipated new album Never Let Me Go, which is due […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Noble Jacks - Last Of The Wild
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TRACK PREMIERE: Noble Jacks – Last Of The Wild

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

Noble Jacks’ new single ’Last Of The Wild’ is the second to be taken from the forthcoming album of the same name. released in April 2022. Last Of The Wild by Noble Jacks is British […]

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS reveal their first, ever recorded song with the actor, Rhys Ifans on vocals
New Music

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS reveal their first, ever recorded song with the actor, Rhys Ifans on vocals

March 4, 2022 XS Noize

The song that started it all for Super Furry Animals and kept under wraps for almost thirty years, Of No Fixed Identity, featuring actor, Rhys Ifans on vocal duties has been surprise released by the […]

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