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          Kula Shaker return with uplifting new track ‘Be Merciful’ from forthcoming album Wormslayer

          November 12, 2025

          Consistently one of Britain’s most exhilarating live bands, Kula Shaker have evolved from a phenomenally successful anomaly of the Britpop era to step into an adventurous, ambitious and hallucinogenic new era with the release of […]

          Sananda Maitreya
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          Sananda Maitreya announces ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’ — a 4-LP box set celebrating his first four groundbreaking albums (1987–1995)

          November 10, 2025

          Sananda Maitreya proudly announces “JUVENILIA : The Columbia Years”, a meticulously curated 4-LP box set bringing together his first four groundbreaking albums, originally released between 1987 and 1995 Introducing the Hardline, Neither Fish Nor Flesh, Symphony or Damn, […]

          Emily Fern
          News

          Emily Fern releases ‘Christmas Dream’ — recorded at Abbey Road with the London Symphony Orchestra, Bez & Orbital’s Phil Hartnoll

          November 10, 2025

          We all know and love ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘Fairytale of New York’, but when did we last see a new festive favourite join those all-time greats? 2025 sees […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Belair Lip Bombs – Again

          November 10, 2025

          The Australian indie scene has long perfected the art of masking malaise behind sun-drenched, jangly guitar pop, and Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a textbook example with their punchy second album, Again. Over ten […]

          Swim School
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

        • 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

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Thornhill Bring Their Electrifying BODIES Tour to Leeds

          November 11, 2025

          One of Australia’s most exciting modern rock exports, Thornhill, stormed into Leeds on November 6th as part of their BODIES tour — bringing with them a night of sheer intensity, emotion, and energy. The evening […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

        • 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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        • TAVE
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: TAVE Talks ‘Fly Away,’ Self-Discovery, and the Art of Letting Go

          November 11, 2025

          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

          :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

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        • The Charlatans
          Podcast

          Martin Blunt – The Charlatans: Inside new album ‘We Are Love’ | XS Noize Podcast #257

          November 9, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Martin Blunt — founding member and bassist of The Charlatans, one of Britain’s most enduring and beloved bands. From their breakthrough with […]

          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
          Podcast

          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
          Podcast

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

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Lydia Luce – Florida Girl
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lydia Luce – Florida Girl

October 26, 2023 Randall Radic

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lydia Luce releases her third long player, Florida Girl, via Nettwerk Music Group. Luce explains, “I hope the album helps people along in their own healing journeys and reminds them that […]

Winachi
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Liam Croker from Winachi & Producer John X on Debut Album ‘Sympathy for the Future’

October 26, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #152 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Liam Croker from electrofunk soul sonic collective Winachi to talk about their long-awaited debut album Sympathy for the Future alongside the album’s producer, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran - Danse Macabre
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Duran Duran – Danse Macabre

October 25, 2023 John Kearns

Duran Duran has never been a band even momentarily to rest on their considerable laurels. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Future Past tour comes Danse Macabre, a special Halloween interim project, and […]

Philip Selway & Elysian Collective
News

Philip Selway & Elysian Collective share “The Heart Of It All” from upcoming album “Live At Evolution Studios”

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

On 8th December, Philip Selway & Elysian Collective will release Live At Evolution Studios via Bella Union. A companion piece of sorts to Strange Dance, the acclaimed solo album which Selway released earlier this year, […]

Benjamin Francis Leftwich
News

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH announces his new album ‘Some Things Break’

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has announced his new album ‘Some Things Break’, which will be released Friday, 9th February via Dirty Hit. The album consists of ten brand new tracks, all written and performed by Leftwich […]

KAISER CHIEFS announce their 'EASY EIGHTH ALBUM' + headline UK tour for spring 2024
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS announce their ‘EASY EIGHTH ALBUM’ & headline UK tour for spring 2024

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs return with their brand new studio album, the aptly titled Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album, […]

Kula Shaker
News

KULA SHAKER share Bollywood inspired video for new single ‘INDIAN RECORD PLAYER’

October 25, 2023 XS Noize

As Kula Shaker’s reunited and re-energised original line-up follow their summer hit ‘WAVES’ with the 2nd single ‘INDIAN RECORD PLAYER’, on 25 October, the band are to share a video for the new single. A […]

The Mountain Goats - Jenny from Thebes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Mountain Goats – Jenny from Thebes

October 24, 2023 Lori Gava

Indie rock veterans The Mountain Goats are releasing their 22nd studio album, Jenny from Thebes. Band founder and frontman John Darnielle has become legendary for his observational, literate lyrics. The band’s sonic stylings work within […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Taking Back Sunday -152
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Taking Back Sunday – 152

October 24, 2023 Stuart Evans

On this, their thrilling eighth studio album, Taking Back Sunday, dial back the Emo to launch into huge, open rock landscapes. Having made music together as a band for over twenty years and sold millions […]

sleaford mods
News

POLE & SLEAFORD MODS team up for new track ‘Stechmück’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

POLE – aka innovative German electronic artist Stefan Betke – has teamed up with uncompromising political British duo Sleaford Mods for what sounds – on paper – like an unlikely collaboration. The new reworking to […]

GreenDay
News

GREEN DAY release brand-new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me”

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have returned with a fiery call to action on their brand-new single “The American Dream Is Killing Me.” The single […]

Future Islands
News

FUTURE ISLANDS announce new album ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Today, less than two months following the final tour date of their As Long As You Are tour, Future Islands announce the details of their new album People Who Aren’t There Anymore, which will be […]

49 Winchester
Gigs

49 WINCHESTER announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 31st May 2024

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Fresh from supporting Luke Combs at his recent sold-out SSE Arena show, 49 Winchester is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Friday, 31st May 2024. With its latest album, “Fortune […]

Underworld
Gigs

UNDERWORLD announce 2024 UK & EU tour & share hypnotic new single ‘denver luna’

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

The last few weeks have seen electronic innovators Underworld share new music through the release of their hypnotic new single, ‘denver luna’. Arriving in two formats – Underworld first dropped the intimate, choral acapella of […]

DELAIN
Gigs

DELAIN announce show at The Limelight, Belfast on November 18th 2024

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

DELAIN has started a thrilling new chapter and is ready to storm the globe again. After experiencing a lineup change in 2021, Martijn Westerholt (founder/main songwriter/keys) was rejoined by long-time members Ronald Landa (guitars) and […]

Cast
News

CAST announce new album for early 2024 & release their new single ‘Love Is The Call’ on October 26th

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, including ‘Walkway’, ‘Alright’, ‘Fine Time’ and ‘Flying’, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. […]

Duran Duran
News

DURAN DURAN cover Talking Heads ‘Psycho Killer’ with Victoria De Angelis of Maneskin

October 24, 2023 XS Noize

Just in time for Halloween, Duran Duran have released a brand new cover of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ featuring Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin on guest bass and vocals, with ex-Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor […]

Bandcamp
Features

The Future of Bandcamp

October 23, 2023 Chris Mullan

Below are three titles from the last month alone of Bandcamp Daily, the journalistic arm of the independent music hub Bandcamp, which subverts the customs of major streaming giants, genuinely shines a light on independent […]

Niall McDowell
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Niall McDowell talks being nominated for Single Of The Year at NI Music Awards

October 23, 2023 Niall Donnelly

It’s been a stellar year for Belfast local Niall McDowell. The past few months alone have continued a trend of sold-out shows, seen them selected to travel to Canada and play at the Home County […]

Chris Shiflett
Gigs

Foo Fighters guitarist CHRIS SHIFLETT announces headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

October 23, 2023 XS Noize

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has just announced a full UK tour in March 2024, which concludes with a show at London’s Electric Ballroom on the 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 27th at […]

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