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          Garbage announce headline Belfast show at Waterfront Hall on 17 July 2026

          December 16, 2025

          Garbage announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be […]

          Starsailor
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          Starsailor’s James Walsh Announces New Solo Album ‘It’s All Happening’, Out January 30

          December 12, 2025

          Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a […]

          PAUL SIMON
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          Paul Simon Brings “A Quiet Celebration Tour” to Europe, UK & Ireland

          December 11, 2025

          Today, the legendary singer-songwriter PAUL SIMON announced he will continue  “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour, and bring this special concert series to Europe, the UK and Ireland this […]

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          Sugar - Copper Blue
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Sugar – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection

          November 28, 2025

          For fans of Sugar – and for anyone who still feels the shockwave of Copper Blue more than three decades on – Copper Blue: The Singles Collection arrives as a dream artefact. Pressed across four […]

          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
          Album Reviews

          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

          November 27, 2025

          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Wool City Rockers: Paradise Lost, Terrorvision & New Model Army take over Bradford Live

          December 23, 2025

          On 13 December, Bradford proudly celebrated the strength and legacy of the Yorkshire heavy music scene with Wool City Rockers, staged at the city’s newly refurbished Bradford Live. The line-up brought together three iconic bands […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gurriers Ignite Belfast’s Limelight with a Ferocious, No-Holds-Barred Post-Punk Assault

          December 22, 2025

          Fast-rising Irish band Gurriers stormed the stage at Belfast’s Limelight last night, opening their set to Frankie Valli’s Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. As the unmistakable chorus rang out, the room erupted into a […]

        • 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, […]

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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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        • TAVE
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          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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        • Sleaford Mods
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          Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Planet X, cultural decay, and the evolution of the band | XS Noize Podcast #264

          December 6, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Jason Williamson, the fiercely articulate frontman of Sleaford Mods, to explore the band’s most ambitious and unflinching record yet: The Demise Of […]

          Oliver Murray
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          Oliver Murray on completing “The Beatles Anthology” and bringing Episode Nine to life | XS Noize Podcast #263

          December 4, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Murray — the British writer–director redefining modern music documentary through his bold, cinematic approach. Following his 2023 short film […]

          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Making “Fairytale of New York” with Kirsty MacColl & The Pogues | XS Noize Podcast #262

          November 30, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by legendary producer Steve Lillywhite — the Grammy-winning studio mastermind behind iconic records by U2, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Smiths, The […]

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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Royal Albert Hall Credit: John Stead
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Royal Albert Hall

March 22, 2024 Michael Barron

The 24th year of Teenage Cancer Trust marks a poignant moment as Roger Daltrey, CBE, from The Who, prepares to step down as its curator after 2024. Over its tenure, this vital charity has amassed […]

bat for lashes
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BAT FOR LASHES shares new single ‘Letter To My Daughter’

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today shares ‘Letter To My Daughter’, the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’, out May 31st […]

Kelly Jones
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KELLY JONES releases new track ‘Turn Bad Into Good’ ahead of intimate UK live shows

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has today released ‘Turn Bad Into Good,’ the second track from his brand-new studio album, which will be released on Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd on May 3rd, 2024. Delving into the […]

Travis
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TRAVIS announce 10th studio album ‘L.A. Times’ & share new single ‘Gaslight’

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with the announcement of L.A. Times, their tenth studio album, available from 12th July 2024 via BMG. Released today, new single ‘Gaslight’ is Travis’ first […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Gossip – Real Power
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Gossip – Real Power

March 21, 2024 Iam Burn

Since Gossip last released a studio album, the UK has had five Prime Ministers, the US has seen an insurrection, the Earth’s surface temperature has increased by another 0.5°Celsius, and the price of a Freddo […]

Elbow
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Elbow – AUDIO VERTIGO 

March 20, 2024 Stuart Evans

Ten albums into their career, Elbow continue to stretch genres and create new musical landscapes for the fans to feast on. How does a band that has been recording for over two decades continue to […]

Man Man
News

Sub Pop announce Man Man’s new album ‘Carrot On Strings’, to be released 7th June

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

On Friday, June 7th, Man Man will release their new album, Carrot On Strings, on CD/LP/DSPs worldwide through Sub Pop Records. The album’s lead offering is ‘Iguana’, a track that Man Man’s Ryan Kattner (Honus […]

Moby
News

MOBY announces new album & his first live dates in over a decade

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed musician and activist Moby announces his first live dates in over a decade. In September, he will perform his greatest hits in Europe. September 19 – London, England / The O2 – tickets September 21 – […]

IN FOCUS// Pixies at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pixies at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

March 20, 2024 Denise Esposito

On March 16, 17, and 18, 2024, the legendary Pixies played three sold-out nights at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London. For the first time, the band performed their 90s albums, Bossanova and Trompe […]

LIVE REVIEW: Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla at Royal Festival Hall, London media24 photography
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla at Royal Festival Hall, London

March 20, 2024 Michael Barron

When an event is advertised featuring “Sonique + Baby D + Rozalla,” it’s natural to expect a joint headliner showcase with equal set slots. However, this wasn’t the case. Instead, it was predominantly Sonique’s show, […]

The Farm
Podcast

Reviving the Beat: A Conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #171 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is delighted to engage in a captivating conversation with Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm. After a triumphant series of festival appearances […]

Stevie Nicks
Gigs

Global icon STEVIE NICKS announces European tour

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has officially announced a string of European headline performances in July 2024. The announcement follows news of her US tour, slated to begin in May […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS
Gigs

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

The War on Drugs have steadily emerged as one of this century’s great rock and roll synthesists, removing the gaps between the underground and the mainstream, between the obtuse and the anthemic, making records that […]

Asfixia Social
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Asfixia Social feat Joe D.O.A – Traffic Lights

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Brazilian funk/punk band Asfixia Social teams up with the legendary hardcore/punk band D.O.A. on the new single ’Traffic Lights’, taken from the forthcoming album. After releasing the albums Da Rua Pra Rua (From the street […]

John Grant
News

JOHN GRANT announces new album ‘The Art Of The Lie’

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, John Grant announces his new album, The Art Of The Lie, due for release on 14th June via Bella Union and is available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement, Grant has shared a […]

Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood 

March 19, 2024 Stuart Evans

Kate Crutchfield unleashes her inner Americana on an album full of Country-Alt joy and beautiful musicianship. Before setting sail on her solo career, she joined forces with her twin sister, Allison. They formed P.S. Eliot, […]

Marc Almond
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MARC ALMOND announces new album ‘I’m Not Anyone’ & UK tour

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Whether with his rich solo catalogue or during his time with the iconic Soft Cell, Marc Almond has always giftedly introduced songs – some lesser known, others a little forgotten by time – to new […]

Lemoncello
News

Lemoncello announce self-titled debut album for May 3rd & share new single ‘Old Friend’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

New Claddagh Records signing Lemoncello announced that their eponymous debut album will be released on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The album announcement comes as Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella share their new single, ‘Old Friend, […]

The Libertines
News

THE LIBERTINES announce 4 extra live shows in November 2024

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines, who release their eagerly awaited new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5th, are thrilled to see their UK/IRELAND tour sell out within hours—faster than any previous tour in their […]

The Gaslight Anthem
News

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce new EP ‘History Books – Short Stories’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Gaslight Anthem has announced HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES, a new EP arriving Friday, March 22, on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive […]

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