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        • 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 […]

          Cam
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          Grammy-Winning Star Cam Announces ‘The Slow Down Tour’ With Dates In Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham & London

          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          PICTURE THIS Announce Huge Christmas Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena & Belfast’s SSE Arena

          August 19, 2025

          PICTURE THIS have announced details of a major Belfast show this Christmas. The band will play the SSE Arena, Belfast, on 27th and the 3Arena, Dublin on 29th December 2025 as part of their special […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust

          August 20, 2025

          On American Dust, Eve Adams draws inspiration from her years living in the high desert of California—a landscape where wind and sand coat everything in a veil of history. “The same swirling dust that clung […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies

          August 20, 2025

          Following the breakout success of their aptly named sophomore album Supernova (2022), Nova Twins — Amy Love and Georgia South — found themselves facing a new kind of pressure. “We had to figure out a […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          Chase & Status
          Live Reviews

          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. […]

        • 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
        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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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ALBUM REVIEW: Tears For Fears - The Tipping Point
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tears For Fears – The Tipping Point

February 21, 2022 Lori Gava

Long-time fans of Tears for Fears know that the path has never been easy for the duo who comprise the band due to several factors, including the fractious relationship between the two principles. When indications […]

Will Summer 2020 Be the Year of the Live Stream Festival? 3
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The Best Activities to Do This Spring

February 20, 2022 XS Noize

After a long winter, spring is finally coming around the corner. From listening to new music to going on travel adventures, there are plenty of activities to do this spring – make no doubt about […]

INTERVIEW: Eddie Piller on British Mod Sounds of the 1960s 1
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INTERVIEW: Eddie Piller on British Mod Sounds of the 1960s

February 20, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #66 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Acid Jazz and Totally Wired Radio supremo Eddie Piller. Following the huge acclaim of last year’s Eddie Piller presents The Mod Revival, […]

CLAUDILLEA shares brand new single ‘Release You’ - Listen Now!
New Music

CLAUDILLEA shares brand new single ‘Release You’ – Listen Now!

February 20, 2022 XS Noize

Claudillea is consistently inspired by the idea of confronting conventions and pushing her sound in unexpected directions. As shown by her recent singles ‘Don’t You Know?’ and ‘Habanera’, she finds the sweet spot between two […]

RY X shares the video for new single ‘Let You Go’
New Music

RY X shares the video for new single ‘Let You Go’

February 20, 2022 XS Noize

From his breakthrough moment ‘Berlin’ to his 2019 studio album ‘Unfurl’, RY X has captivated audiences worldwide with songs that simultaneously simmer with confessional intimacy, hypnotic musical motifs, and a palpable sense of cinematic drama. […]

PAUL McCARTNEY announces first live shows since 2019
Gigs

PAUL McCARTNEY announces first live shows since 2019

February 18, 2022 XS Noize

Following more than a year of speculation, Paul McCartney today announces the GOT BACK Tour, a 13-city return to U.S. stages, kicking off April 28 with Paul’s first-ever show in Spokane WA and running through […]

Three talented musicians who are also really good at sports 1
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Three talented musicians who are also really good at sports

February 18, 2022 XS Noize

Music makes everything in life better. From a celebration of exam results to a tough break-up, the right tune on the radio or your playlist can lift your mood at a time when you need […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share new single ‘Deletia’ feat: Mysie 2
New Music

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share new single ‘Deletia’ feat: Mysie

February 18, 2022 XS Noize

After rekindling their collaboration with the bracing beauty of their recent track ‘Interiority’, Fyfe & Iskra Strings today up the ante with the release of their new single  ‘<deletia>’, which features Mysie, winner of the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Bitch - Scar
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost Bitch – Scar

February 18, 2022 XS Noize

Ghost Bitch, like most suburban-bred “American” girls, has followed the traditional Britney Spears to Rowland S. Howard trajectory. It’s her ability to traverse these seemingly incompatible musical spheres while maintaining a reverence for both that […]

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single 'Dreaming Of You' ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour
Gigs

THE CORAL launch their visually and audibly remastered 2002 hit single ‘Dreaming Of You’ ahead of 20th Anniversary Tour

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

The Coral’s platinum, top-ten-skimming hit, Dreaming Of You, is given new life almost two decades on from its breezy, summer-soundtracking release as the band launch the track’s remastered video and audio. Arguably the band’s career-defining […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Pete Rock - The Xprt
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TRACK PREMIERE: Pete Rock – The Xprt

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary Hip Hop producer Pete Rock is back with his new single ‘The Xprt’ taken from the upcoming fourth instalment in a series of instrumental EPs, ‘Petestrumentals 4’. A renowned producer lauded for his innovative […]

Four simple ways that musicians relax between tour dates
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Four simple ways that musicians relax between tour dates

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

Live shows are one of the best parts of the job for most musicians, they get to meet fans, share new music and travel with their bandmates. Whether the planned route takes in a few […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various - Heavenly Remixes 4: Andrew Weatherall Volume 2
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various – Heavenly Remixes 4: Andrew Weatherall Volume 2

February 17, 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. Today marks two years since we lost […]

FONTAINES D.C. unveil video for new track 'I Love You' from ‘Skinty Fia’ - out 22 April 1
Gigs

FONTAINES D.C. unveil video for new track ‘I Love You’ from ‘Skinty Fia’ – out 22 April

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

Last month, FONTAINES D.C. announced their third album, Skinty Fia – to be released on April 22nd on Partisan Records. The news was soon followed by a performance of first single “Jackie Down The Line” […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Salvation Jayne - Apathetic Apologies
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Salvation Jayne – Apathetic Apologies

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

Salvation Jayne wreaks havoc with their debut LP, A Mouthful Of Magnificent Spite, out February 18th 2022. An expression of dark matter exploring narcissism, toxic relationships, and the struggles of mental illness, Salvation Jayne infiltrate […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Skinner Brothers - Soul Boy II
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Skinner Brothers – Soul Boy II

February 17, 2022 Randall Radic

London-based indie-rock outfit The Skinner Brothers drop a new album, Soul Boy II, this week. Talking about the album, vocalist/guitarist Zach Skinner says, “We wanted to put all of the music we’ve made over the […]

Exclusive Album Stream: Die! Die! Die! - This Is Not An Island Anymore
Album Stream

Exclusive Album Stream: Die! Die! Die! – This Is Not An Island Anymore

February 17, 2022 XS Noize

New Zealand trio Die! Die! Die! are back to their original breakout lineup for the acclaimed forthcoming 7th (!) album, This Is Not An Island Anymore, due out February 18th – Listen to the album […]

U2 announce ‘A Celebration’ 40th-anniversary vinyl EP
New Music

U2 announce ‘A Celebration’ 40th-anniversary vinyl EP

February 16, 2022 XS Noize

Island Records and UMC today announce the 40th-anniversary vinyl release of A Celebration, a limited edition 12” vinyl EP to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday 23rd April 2022. A Celebration is U2’s seventh single […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: YOVA - An Innocent Man
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: YOVA – An Innocent Man

February 16, 2022 XS Noize

The prestigious ‘New York Animation Film Awards’ have announced the Jess Cope produced video for YOVA’s ‘An Innocent Man’ has won the coveted ‘Best Animation Music Video’ at the recent awards. To celebrate the win, […]

PREMIERE: Jake Soffer Introduces ‘The Tree That Remained Standing’
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PREMIERE: Jake Soffer Introduces ‘The Tree That Remained Standing’

February 16, 2022 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon folk guitarist-composer Jake Soffer unveils his brand-new EP, The Tree That Remained Standing. Written in the midst of soul-searching prompted by the end of a relationship and the onset of the pandemic, the […]

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