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        • Hothouse Flowers
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          Hothouse Flowers Announced as Headliners for Belfast Maritime Festival – Saturday 6th September

          August 20, 2025

          Belfast Maritime Festival returns on the 6th-7th September with a brand-new addition to its programme- an evening music gig. In an exciting first for the festival, legendary Irish rock band Hothouse Flowers will headline the […]

          Cam
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          Grammy-Winning Star Cam Announces ‘The Slow Down Tour’ With Dates In Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham & London

          August 19, 2025

          Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced a headline tour through the US, UK, and EU, dubbed The Slow Down Tour. The US dates kick off on October 20th at The Gramercy Theatre in NY, making stops in Chicago, Nashville, […]

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          PICTURE THIS Announce Huge Christmas Shows at Dublin’s 3Arena & Belfast’s SSE Arena

          August 19, 2025

          PICTURE THIS have announced details of a major Belfast show this Christmas. The band will play the SSE Arena, Belfast, on 27th and the 3Arena, Dublin on 29th December 2025 as part of their special […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Eve Adams – American Dust

          August 20, 2025

          On American Dust, Eve Adams draws inspiration from her years living in the high desert of California—a landscape where wind and sand coat everything in a veil of history. “The same swirling dust that clung […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies

          August 20, 2025

          Following the breakout success of their aptly named sophomore album Supernova (2022), Nova Twins — Amy Love and Georgia South — found themselves facing a new kind of pressure. “We had to figure out a […]

        • 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

          Chase & Status
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Chase & Status – All Points East, Victoria Park

          August 18, 2025

          Dance and electronic music have steadily carved out their place at Victoria Park, and All Points East 2025 proved no exception. Following on from LCD Soundsystem’s 2024 showcase, which paired them with acts like Joy […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland Credit: Iam Burn
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at The Fire Station, Sunderland

          August 18, 2025

          The Fire Station in Sunderland has been running a season of outdoor performances called ‘Summer Parties’ throughout August. Think of it as a festival across a month instead of lots of performers in one day. […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          Tokio Hotel
          Gigs

          Everything you need to know about seeing Tokio Hotel perform in London

          August 16, 2025

          Get ready for an electrifying performance as the German rock band Tokio Hotel will begin their 2026 global run with a show at the iconic OVO Hydro Arena in London. Tokio Hotel is a German […]

          Lady Gaga
          Gigs

          Possible setlist for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour show in London

          August 13, 2025

          The enigmatic Lady Gaga is redefining the art of live performance with her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour which began in July 2025. This is her first arena tour since 2018, bringing a theatrical, gothic-inspired […]

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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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        • 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 […]

          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 […]

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Joshua Bassett
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JOSHUA BASSETT brings THE GOLDEN YEARS HEADLINE TOUR to Ulster Hall, Belfast on 17th September 2024

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett announces The Golden Years Tour featuring special guest Thomas Day. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city North American leg kicks off on July 30 at Arizona Financial Theatre in […]

PANTERA
Gigs

Heavy metal icons PANTERA announce first tour of the UK and Ireland in over 20 years

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the UK and Ireland in early 2025 for their first tour in over 20 years. Featuring original members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist […]

Mr Billy Fitzgerald
News

Mr Billy Fitzgerald releases lush new single ‘Gimme Love’

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Almost a decade and multiple versions in the making, one of Dublin’s brightest new voices Mr Billy Fitzgerald is finally ready to release his pop masterpiece ‘Gimme Love’. A track that owes as much to […]

Def Leppard
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DEF LEPPARD unveil brand-new single ‘Just Like 73’ featuring Tom Morello

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024, and […]

Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions
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OASIS release previously unheard ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’

June 13, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis release the first track to be revealed from the recently announced Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Deluxe Editions. Watch the new ‘Columbia (Sawmills Outtake)’ lyric video below. Available on 30th August 2024 on Big […]

October Drift
News

OCTOBER DRIFT announce new album ‘Blame The Young’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Highly acclaimed indie rock collective October Drift have announced their new album Blame The Young. Their third album will be released on September 27th 2024 via Physical Education Recordings. With the album announcement the band […]

And So I Watch You From Afar
News

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR release new single ‘North Coast Megafauna’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have released ‘North Coast Megafauna’, the latest single from their forthcoming 7th album ‘Megafauna’ which is set for release on the 9th of August, 2024 […]

Pale Waves
News

PALE WAVES announce their fourth album ‘Smitten’ & share lead single ‘Perfume’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

PALE WAVES make their hotly anticipated return with news of their fourth album Smitten, to be released on 20 September via Dirty Hit. The band have also shared “Perfume” the lead single from the album, […]

Coldplay
Features

6 of Coldplay’s best-selling songs of all time

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

If you’re a lover of rock music, then you must have been thrilled by the symphonies of ‘Fix You’ or the rhythmic melodies of ‘Sky Full of Stars’. Or perhaps, you must have been among […]

Unlock the Mysteries of Successful Dating
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Unlock the Mysteries of Successful Dating

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

Dating can be a challenging endeavor, filled with uncertainty and excitement. In today’s fast-paced world, understanding the nuances of successful dating is crucial for forming meaningful connections. This article will explore key strategies that can […]

Gareth Dunlop
Podcasts

Navigating the Unknown: An Interview with Gareth Dunlop on ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know!’

June 12, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #182 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to renowned Pop Artist Gareth Dunlop about his highly anticipated third album, ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know.’ Welcome To The […]

Myles Kennedy
Gigs

MYLES KENNEDY announces headline solo show in The Limelight, Belfast on 6th December 2024

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following a year on the road alongside Slash and the Conspirators, American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Myles Kennedy has announced a solo show in The Limelight on 6th December 2024. As a prolific songwriter, powerhouse […]

Humanist
News

HUMANIST share new single ‘Brother’ feat Dave Gahan from upcoming album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July […]

Manbird - Bowie’s in Newcastle
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Manbird – Bowie’s in Newcastle

June 11, 2024 XS Noize

‘MANBIRD!? “I have no idea what it means. Ask Steve Hands, he came up with it. No, don’t ask him. He won’t know either”. Richard Vernon struggles to account for the name. ‘I can describe […]

Boy George
Gigs

CULTURE CLUB announce a UK and Ireland arena tour this December

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to announce a major UK and Ireland arena tour this December, celebrating their first two monumental albums, ‘Kissing to Be Clever’ and ‘Colour by Numbers’. Culture […]

Rammstein
News

Everything You Need to Know About Rammstein’s European Stadium Tour 2024.

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

The legendary German industrial metal band known for their explosive live performances and theatrical stage presence, are currently embarking on their highly anticipated 2024 European Stadium Tour. Metal music fans across 15 European countries will […]

The Shamrock Tenors
Gigs

The Shamrock Tenors announce headline show at Millennium Forum, Derry

June 10, 2024 XS Noize

Irish music’s most exciting new hit, the Shamrock Tenors, are bringing their international hit show to the Millennium Forum for the first time, for one night only on the 22nd of June. Featuring performers from […]

Little Treblemakers
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sydney of Little Treblemakers Talks ‘Guitar Man’ & Future Plans

June 10, 2024 Rebecca Haslam

In recent months, there’s been growing discussion over the importance of music programs, especially for young kids. Little Treblemakers know just how important music and such programs are first-hand – and as a music program […]

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Hawley at Eventim Apollo, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Richard Hawley at Eventim Apollo, London

June 10, 2024 Amanda Stock

Richard Hawley’s latest album, In This City They Call You Love, was released a week ago and has received critical acclaim from just about everybody in the music press. So this gig in London’s Eventim […]

The Zombies at Barbican Centre, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Zombies at Barbican Centre, London

June 10, 2024 Michael Barron

This show commemorated 60 years since the St Albans-formed band began recording at the then-Decca Studios in West Hampstead in 1964. This achievement is remarkable, especially considering The Zombies amicably split in 1967, believing they […]

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