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          FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Kick off their 2026 UK & EU Tour in Belfast SSE Arena — Friday 6 February 2026

          August 29, 2025

          Today, Florence Welch – also known as Florence + The Machine – announces her UK & EU tour to celebrate the release of her sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set for release on October 31. […]

          Richard Ashcroft
          News

          Richard Ashcroft Unveils New Single “Lovin’ You” – Title Track from Forthcoming Album

          August 28, 2025

          Richard Ashcroft has spent much of the summer inspiring huge sing-alongs to classics like ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ as a special guest on Oasis’s stadium tour. It inspired Louder’s review to […]

          Humanist
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          Humanist Release Deluxe Edition of “On The Edge of a Lost and Lonely World” with New Track “Everybody Needs” ft. Emily Breeze

          August 26, 2025

          Just over a year since the release of the acclaimed album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist announce the release of an expanded deluxe edition of the LP – out today via Bella […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

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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 […]

        • 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: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: RAYE – All Points East, Victoria Park, Mile End

          August 25, 2025

          RAYE may have narrowly missed out on the 2023 Mercury Prize for her debut My 21st Century Blues, but her sweep of six BRIT Awards the following year more than confirmed her as one of […]

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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, […]

  • 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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        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          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 […]

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Month: April 2023

Quebec Spring
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Introducing QUEBEC SPRING, New Music From Montreal & Beyond

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

April 14th to May 13th 2023 – happening all over the UK London, April 5th, 2023 – Little did we realize that each spring, musical artists from the great Francophone province of Québec (Canada) descend […]

Everything But The Girl - Fuse
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Everything But The Girl – Fuse

April 26, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

Few bands have stood the test of time; however, you might like to define that term – quite like Everything But The Girl. The duo, Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, released their debut album Eden […]

James
Gigs

Manchester legends JAMES share their new single “Love Make A Fool”

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

Today James announce their new single, “Love Make A Fool”, taken from their forthcoming album Be Opened By The Wonderful. The only new track to feature on the album. Tim Booth says, “Love Make A […]

PJ-Harvey
News

PJ HARVEY announces new album ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’ – Listen to first track ‘A Child’s Question, August’

April 26, 2023 XS Noize

PJ HARVEY has released a new song and video, “A Child’s Question, August,” with the announcement of her tenth studio album, ‘I Inside the Old Year Dying’. The new album – Harvey’s first since 2016’s […]

Noah Reid
Gigs

NOAH REID announces Limelight, Belfast show on 16th September 2023

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini […]

The Lottery Winners - Anxiety Replacement Therapy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – Anxiety Replacement Therapy

April 25, 2023 Iam Burn

The term’ hard-working band’ is thrown about quite often. It’s become quite the cliché. The Lottery Winners frequently get this label attached to them as they are no strangers to touring and playing live at […]

U2
Features

Best Irish Bands of All Time

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Ireland is famous for many things, from its beautiful landscapes to its rich cultural heritage. But one of the country’s most significant contributions to the world is its music. One of the defining characteristics of […]

THOM SOUTHERN
News

THOM SOUTHERN shares the official video for his latest track ‘Love Hz’

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Alternative singer-songwriter – THOM SOUTHERN today shares the official video for his latest track: “Love Hz”. An artful and atmospheric accompaniment that couples charismatic performance clips with black-and-white shots of Thom travelling by rail between […]

johnny marr
Gigs

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for Summer 2023

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for summer 2023, beginning 17th July at Holmfirth’s Picturedrome before taking in Lincoln’s Engine Shed (18th), Northampton’s Roadmender (20th) and the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall (27th). The dates […]

Blur
Gigs

BLUR announce warm-up shows in Colchester, Eastbourne, Wolverhampton and Newcastle

April 25, 2023 XS Noize

Blur today made the exciting announcement that they will kick off a summer of highly-anticipated live shows with the band’s first-ever performance at a converted church and local landmark Colchester Arts Centre on 19th May […]

The Art of Music in Advertising
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The Art of Music in Advertising

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Way back in 2003, Apple unleashed a series of TV adverts that completely upended everything we thought we knew about music in ads. Simply featuring silhouettes dancing to the likes of ‘Are You Gonna Be […]

Cheryl-Ann
News

Irish Singer/songwriter Cheryl-Ann releases new single ‘YOUNG FOREVER’

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Sensational Irish singer/songwriter Cheryl-Ann has announced the release of her highly anticipated new single YOUNG FOREVER is available now on all major streaming platforms. Cheryl-Ann, a queer female artist with a bubbly, poppy personality on […]

u2
Gigs

U2 announce dates for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation today announced dates for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue, […]

Kevin Davy White
News

KEVIN DAVY WHITE shares his new single ‘Thousand Stars’

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

As he demonstrated with his recent single ‘Honey’, Kevin Davy White has the talent to take him to the biggest of stages. Possessing a gritty rock ‘n’ soul vocal with a flair for playing guitar […]

Dave Hause
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – Drive It Like It’s Stolen

April 24, 2023 Daniel Lynch

Now on his sixth solo album, Dave Hause has a catalogue that fans, new and old, can get properly sunk into. Drive It Like It’s Stolen moves life on from 2021’s Blood Harmony. On that album, […]

The Pigeon Detectives
Gigs

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES announce November 2023 UK tour

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Having recently unveiled the details of their long-awaited sixth studio album ‘TV Show’, which is set to land on July 7th through Dance To The Radio, The Pigeon Detectives have now announced their plans for […]

The Answer
Gigs

THE ANSWER announce Limelight, Belfast show on 9th December 2023

April 24, 2023 XS Noize

Following the success of their recently released and highly acclaimed Sundowners album, The Answer are thrilled to announce a further 5 new UK dates in November and December this year. Manchester, London, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and […]

IRON MAIDEN
News

IRON MAIDEN add more shows to 2023’s The Future Past Tour

April 21, 2023 XS Noize

Following the recent announcement of IRON MAIDEN’s headline performance at Power Trip Festival in Coachella on October 6th, alongside Guns’n’Roses, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Tool, the band will also be bringing their highly anticipated THE FUTURE PAST TOUR to Western Canada with […]

Andrew Cushin
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN announces Voodoo, Belfast show on Friday 13th October 2023

April 21, 2023 XS Noize

The North East’s fastest-rising new star, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin, has announced his biggest Uk shows to date, the Waiting For The Rain Tour, which takes in 18 cities across the UK in October and […]

Sparks
Gigs

SPARKS share new track ‘Veronica Lake’ from upcoming album ‘The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte’

April 21, 2023 XS Noize

Sparks have shared ‘Veronica Lake’, the second track from their hugely anticipated 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, due Friday, May 26, via Island Records.  This musical account of the American […]

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