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          ASH
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          ASH release new double A-side single Which One Do You Want? / Fun People featuring Graham Coxon

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          ASH have shared their new double A-side single Which One Do You Want? / Fun People (feat. Graham Coxon), the latest pair of songs to emerge from the band’s forthcoming Ad Astra album, set for […]

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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 […]

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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
          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 Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

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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
          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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          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

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        • The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

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

          August 27, 2025

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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 […]

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Conchúr White
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Conchúr White announces new single ‘Atonia’ & signs to Bella Union

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

Bella Union are thrilled to announce the signing of Conchúr White, who today shares his lush new single, “Atonia”. The song is a moonlit lament inspired by the experience of sleep paralysis, something White experiences […]

Greta Van Fleet
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Greta Van Fleet announce Starcatcher World Tour

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

In celebration of their much anticipated forthcoming third studio album Starcatcher — due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI Records—Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet are set to kick off their Starcatcher World Tour on July 24 […]

Freya Ridings
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FREYA RIDINGS announces major UK and Ireland tour

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

As the April 28 release of her eagerly anticipated new album ‘Blood Orange’ approaches, Freya Ridings announces details of a major UK and Ireland tour in support of the record. The ‘Blood Orange’ tour will […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
News

Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’

April 18, 2023 XS Noize

Following her recent single ‘Breaking The Circle’ and latest track ‘Everything is Sweet’, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has shared new single ‘Lost in the Sunshine’, which is taken from her seventh studio album ‘HANA’ released on 2nd […]

Christine and the Queens
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CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS releases new single ‘True Love’ (ft. 070 Shake)

April 17, 2023 XS Noize

Christine and the Queens releases the new single ‘True Love’ featuring 070 Shake. “True love”, a hauntingly beautiful plea to the angel of light to “take me higher,” is the second single from ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, […]

Ards International Guitar Festival
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Ards International Guitar Festival returns from 19 – 23 April

April 17, 2023 XS Noize

Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to announce its 2023 Ards International Guitar Festival programme. The much-loved festival will take place from 19 – 23 April at various venues around Newtownards. The festival […]

Hans Zimmer
Gigs

The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension comes to 3Arena Dublin on Friday 12th April 2024

April 17, 2023 XS Noize

The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension comes to 3Arena Dublin on Friday, 12th April 2024. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 am from www.ticketmaster.ie Powerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breath-taking. Strong. […]

Nathan Connolly
Gigs

Snow Patrol Guitarist NATHAN CONNOLLY announces UK & Ireland tour dates

April 17, 2023 XS Noize

Nathan Connolly has announced news of a UK and Ireland tour. The five dates in mid-June include London, Glasgow and a hometown show in Belfast’s Limelight 2. The tour follows the news of Connolly’s debut […]

IN FOCUS// Gary Numan at the Electric Ballroom, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Gary Numan SHOW 999 at the Electric Ballroom, London

April 16, 2023 Denise Esposito

Gary Numan celebrated the 998, 999 and 1000th concerts of his career at the Electric Ballroom in London on April 13th, 14th and 15th. This significant milestone was particularly special as the three sold-out nights […]

Coline Creuzot
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Coline Creuzot on her latest single ‘Nothing’ & goals for 2023

April 15, 2023 Rebecca Haslam

There’s no denying Coline Creuzot’s talent. Having fallen in love with the arts at a young age, she’s worked tirelessly in pursuit of achieving her dreams, moving from Texas to LA to focus herself entirely […]

The Selecter – Human Algebra
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Selecter – Human Algebra

April 15, 2023 Iam Burn

The 2 Tone Ska revival was short and sweet and left a long-lasting mark on the UK music scene, with the issues being tackled sadly being as relevant today as they were in the 1970s/80s. […]

IN FOCUS// Peter Doherty at Limelight, Belfast © Bernie McAllister
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Peter Doherty at Limelight, Belfast

April 15, 2023 Bernie McAllister

Peter Doherty, the Millennial Jean Genie/Jean Genet, played Limelight, Belfast, on his first solo acoustic tour in ten years. Peter performed a selection of nuggets from his back catalogue, including classics from The Libertines, Babyshambles […]

The Smashing Pumpkins
News

The Smashing Pumpkins share the video for ‘Empires’

April 14, 2023 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated album ATUM and North American THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE TOUR, The Smashing Pumpkins have shared the official music video for ‘EMPIRES’ – WATCH BELOW. The video […]

The Raven Age
Gigs

THE RAVEN AGE to play headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Saturday 11th November

April 14, 2023 XS Noize

The Raven Age have released their brand new single ‘Serpents Tongue’, the latest song to be taken from the forthcoming album Blood Omen out July 7th via Music For Nations/Sony Music. The album is available […]

RIOPY
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: French-British pianist/composer RIOPY on his new album ‘THRIVE’

April 14, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #126 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Franco-British pianist and composer RIOPY to discuss his new album, THRIVE. RIOPY came to music in an extraordinary and unusual way. Escaping […]

Thom Southern
News

Belfast songsmith THOM SOUTHERN releases Lo-Fi heartbreaker ‘Love Hz’

April 14, 2023 XS Noize

A one-off release, the enigmatic Belfast songsmith is back with a new single that finds him stripping back the sonics to craft something of an unadorned and unassuming beauty. Pared back of arrangement and unspoiled […]

Chocolate Hills
News

THE ORB’s Alex Paterson set to release new CHOCOLATE HILLS album

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

On June 16th, momentum continues for Alex Paterson’s Orbscure records, with the new album by Chocolate Hills – his duo project with Paul Conboy. Purveying world-class melodic ambience and plenty beyond, colours in this high-fidelity-headphone-wonderland […]

Bob Dylan
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BOB DYLAN to release ‘Shadow Kingdom’ for the first time as an audio album on Friday, June 2

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan’s Shadow Kingdom for the first time as an audio album – available in digital, CD and 2LP 12″ vinyl formats […]

Darlingside
News

Acclaimed indie-folk quartet DARLINGSIDE announce new album ‘Everything is Alive’

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

Acclaimed indie-folk quartet Darlingside announces the July 28th release of their anticipated new album Everything is Alive (Thirty Tigers). Everything is Alive is the follow-up to the band’s celebrated 2020 release Fish Pond Fish, and […]

Bear's Den
News

BEAR’S DEN announce new EP ‘First Loves’ & share new track ‘Evelyn’

April 13, 2023 XS Noize

After an incredibly prolific 2022, which saw them release their highly-praised fourth studio album ‘Blue Hours’ in May, and their original soundtrack for the Apple TV+ series Trying, on which they collaborated with the likes […]

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