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          Van Morrison Announces an intimate concert at Belfast’s, Waterfront Studio on 28 August 2025

          August 6, 2025

          Van Morrison invites you to an intimate concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Studio on 28 August 2025. Morrison, whose career spans a remarkable seven decades and millions of record sales, is regarded as one of the […]

          Saint Etienne
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          Saint Etienne Team with Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll for New Single ‘Take Me To The Pilot’

          August 5, 2025

          Saint Etienne return with ‘Take Me To The Pilot’ – the second single from their thirteenth and final studio album International, released 5th August via Heavenly Recordings. Co-written and produced with Paul Hartnoll of Orbital, […]

          PRESIDENT
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          PRESIDENT to Headline Belfast’s Limelight on 11th April 2026

          August 5, 2025

          Following selling out their UK and Irish Tour, PRESIDENT have added a Belfast show. PRESIDENT recently released their new single, “In The Name Of The Father.” The debut proclamation is a raw meditation on existential […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley - Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Hawley – Coles Corner (20th Anniversary)

          August 6, 2025

          When Coles Corner arrived in 2005, Richard Hawley had recently moved from Setanta to Mute Records, but musically, he was still rooted in the same soil — Sheffield. On paper, it could have been dismissed […]

          REVIEW: Blusher EP – RACER
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: Blusher – RACER EP

          July 29, 2025

          Whilst the UK and the USA primarily dominate the English language music scene, Australia has given us its share of highly successful artists over the last 30 years or so. Apart from Kylie, who dominates […]

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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
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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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          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2024: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Mangata Festival 2025: A Two-Day Triumph of Heavy Music Across Nottingham

          July 17, 2025

          Mangata Festival returned to Nottingham on July 12th, bringing with it a thunderous celebration of heavy music spread across multiple venues in the city. But the festivities began even earlier with Solgata, the official pre-party […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London

          July 14, 2025

          The first four headliners of this year’s BST Hyde Park festival were all under thirty, celebrating the energy and optimism of youth. But with Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts joined by Cat Stevens (Yusuf […]

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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// 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, […]

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// The Darkness Set Wembley Arena Alight with Glam Rock Glory

          April 3, 2025

          On April 29th, one of Britain’s most electrifying live acts, The Darkness, lit up a sold-out OVO Wembley Arena with an impossible show to ignore. Kicking off the night in fine style were Ash, the […]

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          Gigs

          Bad Bunny’s 2026 World Tour: Dates, venues, tickets, and more

          July 25, 2025

          Bad Bunny’s 2025-2026 “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour” promises to be a seismic explosion of Latin trap, vibrant beats, and the Puerto Rican culture on full display. From Santo Domingo to Brussels, don’t blink; […]

          Lady Gaga
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          Mayhem Ball Tour: Everything you need to know about seeing Lady Gaga in London

          July 19, 2025

          For four nights, Lady Gaga will share the gothic energy of her recent album, “Mayhem,” at the O2 Arena. Buckle up, Little Monsters, for a night of chaos, connection, and pure pop magic that will […]

          Coldplay
          Gigs

          The complete guide to seeing Coldplay in London

          July 16, 2025

          Coldplay launched their “Music of the Spheres Tour” on March 18, 2022, in Costa Rica and have since brought their spectacular live shows to more than 40 countries. From early sold-out nights in Latin America—including […]

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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
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          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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        • 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 […]

          Cam – Behind the Songs of 'All Things Light' and Life After a Grammy | XS Noize Podcast #238
          Podcasts

          Cam – “All Things Light”: Behind the Songs & Grammy Reflections | XS Noize Podcast #238

          July 30, 2025

          In Episode #238 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam to talk about her new album, All Things Light. From her multi-platinum hit “Burning House” to co-writing on Beyoncé’s […]

          Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie
          Podcasts

          Peter Cunnah & Al Mackenzie: Reigniting D:Ream with ‘Do It Anyway’ | XS Noize Podcast #237

          July 23, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Peter Cunnah and Al Mackenzie — the pioneering duo behind D:Ream — to discuss their vibrant and defiant new album, Do It […]

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BRUCE DICKINSON reveals further details about forthcoming solo album The Mandrake Project
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BRUCE DICKINSON reveals further details about forthcoming solo album The Mandrake Project

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album and Latin American tour dates, further details of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project are revealed today. The […]

Galen & Paul
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GALEN & PAUL share new EP ‘Uno Más’ & announce headline shows at London’s Bush Hall

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

After the bilingual charms, international genre-spanning adventures, and picture postcard images of pan-European culture of their debut album ‘Can We Do Tomorrow Another Day?’, Galen & Paul now share the new EP ‘Uno Más’. It […]

The Waterboys
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THE WATERBOYS announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

Folk rock legends The Waterboys are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast headline show to date at Custom House Square, Belfast, on Sunday, 18th August 2024. The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer, songwriter […]

Ferris & Sylvester
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Husband-and-wife duo FERRIS & SYLVESTER share their new EP ‘Side A (Storm)’

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

Deftly darting between blues, folk, psychedelia, Americana, indie-rock and soul, the husband-and-wife duo Ferris & Sylvester achieved great things with their debut album ‘Superhuman’. It debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums […]

Mamma Freedom - Seren
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mamma Freedom – Seren

November 6, 2023 XS Noize

Manchester’s Mamma Freedom released their new single ‘Seren’ on October 27th. The band returns after 2020’s ‘Anthems for an Empire’ with a brand new sound, which sees Alexander Johnston take the lead vocal and the […]

coldbrew
Interviews

INTERVIEW: coldbrew talks “my babe” and Lofi Music

November 6, 2023 Randall Radic

Lofi producer coldbrew, aka Austyn Moffat, recently released his new single, “my babe,” a track presaging his upcoming album, no time to waste, set to drop on December 8. An Oklahoma-based musician and label owner, […]

My red yellow cover
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Micky Dolenz – Dolenz Sings R.E.M.

November 3, 2023 Iam Burn

Micky Dolenz has been there and done that. From massive success with The Monkees to being a star of stage and screen (actor, writer, director, producer), he has earned his right to a relaxing retirement. […]

Hozier
News

HOZIER announces biggest ever UK & Irish outdoor headline shows

November 3, 2023 XS Noize

Off the back of scoring his first-ever UK number 1 album with Unreal Unearth earlier this year, Irish superstar Hozier announces the biggest UK & Irish headline shows of his career. Kicking off in July next year, […]

Tom Walker
Gigs

TOM WALKER announces show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd April 2024

November 3, 2023 XS Noize

After becoming 2019’s biggest UK-signed selling artist, with a number 1 debut album, an international hit single in ‘Leave A Light On’, three million worldwide album sales and over four billion global streams in tow, […]

Hannah Laing
Gigs

HANNAH LAING announces two shows at The Telegraph Building, Belfast in March 2024

November 3, 2023 XS Noize

Hannah Laing is the champion of the doof. Born in the nineties to two hardcore raver parents and immersed in a household powered by house and trance music, it was almost fate that years later, […]

EELS
News

EELS Announce New Compilation Album – EELS So Good: Essential EELS, Vol.2

November 2, 2023 XS Noize

Critically acclaimed rock group EELS have announced the release of a new compilation album, EELS So Good: Essential EELS, Vol.2, out on December 15th via E Works/[PIAS].  Spanning over 15 years, seven studio albums and […]

GreenDay
Gigs

GREEN DAY bring The Saviors Tour to Marlay Park, Dublin on 27th June 2024

November 2, 2023 XS Noize

Global rock superstars Green Day – Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – have officially shared details on their massive 2024 global stadium tour with support from the illustrious rock luminaries The Smashing […]

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release new single ‘WE’RE GONNA GET THERE IN THE END’ ahead of December 2023 UK arena tour

November 2, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released a new single, ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’, as featured on the acclaimed new studio album ‘Council Skies’, out now via Sour Mash Records.  Speaking […]

Kate Bush
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KATE BUSH to release her album catalogue in new physical formats

November 1, 2023 XS Noize

Kate Bush will release her album catalogue in new physical formats, available to order now through her newly redesigned website www.katebush.com. These new formats include two radically different presentations of the ‘Hounds of Love’ album, the […]

Alabama 3
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Alabama 3’s Rob Spragg AKA Larry Love discusses ‘Cold War Classics Vol.2’

November 1, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #153 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Rob Spragg, AKA Larry Love from Alabama 3, to discuss their new studio album Cold War Classics Vol.2. Alabama 3, the legendary band from Brixton, […]

THERAPY?
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THERAPY? reveal their mind-melting AI-generated video for ‘Woe’

November 1, 2023 XS Noize

Northern Irish rock outfit, THERAPY? reveal their mind-melting AI-generated video for ‘Woe,’ which is taken from their critically acclaimed new album ‘Hard Cold Fire,’ OUT NOW on Marshall Records.  As a growing fan favourite, ‘Woe’ […]

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