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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

        • 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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

        • 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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        • 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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        • The Jacques
          Podcasts

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
          Podcasts

          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

          Divine Comedy
          Podcasts

          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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SHED SEVEN share new orchestral version of their anthem ‘Chasing Rainbows’ – from forthcoming album ‘Liquid Gold

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

It’s been a big week in a gargantuan 30th anniversary year for the irrepressible Shed Seven. After landing on the BBC Radio 2 B-list with their current single ‘Waiting For The Catch’ and being named […]

English Teacher
News

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ wins the 2024 Mercury Prize

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

English Teacher’s acclaimed debut LP ‘This Could Be Texas’ (April 12th / Island Records) wins the 2024 Mercury Prize. The judging team said: “This has been a really tough year for the Mercury Prize judges, […]

Linkin Park
News

LINKIN PARK share new single ‘The Emptiness Machine’ – their first brand new music in seven years

September 6, 2024 XS Noize

LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of the critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as a […]

Adele
Gigs

ADELE’S Best Selling Albums of All Time

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, widely recognized by her first and stage name, Adele, has firmly established herself as one of the most successful and lyrically talented artists globally. Her music journey began in 2006 after […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy - Free Energy
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dummy – Free Energy

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Dummy’s debut album, Mandatory Enjoyment, released in 2021, made an immediate impression. With a name like that, how could it not? Their unique blend of psychedelic textures and ambient tones captivated listeners, earning them support […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
Gigs

Punk Icon JOHN LYDON Returns to the Road with His Spoken-Word Tour Across the UK and Ireland

September 5, 2024 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will discuss his unique and extraordinary career during a spoken-word tour of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The shows in Autumn 2025 will visit all parts of the British Isles […]

The War On Drugs
News

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce “Live Drugs Again” out 13th September

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The War On Drugs, announce Live Drugs Again, out next Friday, 13th September, via Super High Quality Records, and present a visualizer for the exhilarating live version of Lost in the Dream standout, “Burning.” Watch […]

New Order
News

NEW ORDER announce a new remastered set of formats for their album ‘Brotherhood’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today (4th September), New Order announce a new remastered set of formats for their album Brotherhood, to be released via Warner Music on 22nd November 2024, available in 2CD, 2DVD and 1LP. Also being made […]

Gavin Friday
News

GAVIN FRIDAY returns with ‘Ecce Homo’ – his first new solo album in 13 years

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday returns with details of his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo. Out 25th October via BMG, the new album – which was produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball […]

Future Islands
News

FUTURE ISLANDS release one-off single ‘Glimpse’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Baltimore’s Future Islands have shared a brand-new song, ‘Glimpse’, today. Recorded during the People Who Aren’t There Anymore sessions, ‘Glimpse’ focuses on a family home burning down and coming to terms with the physical and […]

Sister Ghost
News

Irish artist SISTER GHOST unveils her anthemic new single ‘I Bite Back’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of her highly-praised recent single “Dark Matter” released earlier this Summer, Irish artist Sister Ghost is now continuing the support for her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ with her anthemic new […]

Johnny Marr + the Healers
News

Listen To Unheard Johnny Marr + the Healers previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

The previously unreleased song ‘The Way That It Was’, taken from the upcoming special edition release of the Johnny Marr + the Healers album Boomslang (Deluxe), is now available to listen to below. First released […]

The Jesus and Mary Chain
News

The Jesus and Mary Chain share the new single ‘Pop Seeds’

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

Earlier this year, The Jesus and Mary Chain made a high-impact return with the critically adored ‘Glasgow Eyes’. Released via Fuzz Club, it debuted at #7 on the UK Official Album Chart and also shot […]

Blitz Vega
Podcasts

Exploring Northern Gentleman with Kav Sandhu of Blitz Vega on Their Debut Album

September 4, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #191 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Kav Sandhu from Blitz Vega about their debut album, Northern Gentleman. Northern Gentleman is the debut album by Blitz Vega, a band […]

Shakira
Gigs

Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” World Tour: Dates, Venues and How to Get Tickets

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

The She-wolf has awoken from her hibernation and is ready to unite her pack. With her first global outing since 2018 and her catalogue of hits, Shakira is the storm her fans are prepared to […]

Medical Cannabis
Features 2

The Role of the Entertainment Industry in The Growing Medical Cannabis Industry

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

Following the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018, it has become quite popular among UK patients. According to the Cannabis Business Times, about 62,960 patients are expected to use the product by the end of […]

Flair
News

Glasgow’s FLAIR release haunting new single ‘Run Away’

September 3, 2024 XS Noize

For some bands, rebelling against their home forms the cornerstone of their voice; this isn’t the case for Flair. Born and raised in Glasgow, the city acts as a backdrop for all their music, proving […]

Frozemode - DEMODE 2
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Frozemode – DEMODE 2

September 3, 2024 Aaron Kavanagh

The London-based trio Frozemode has been making quite a stir since their 2020 formation. In their short career, the band has enjoyed extensive radio play and press and has played at the UK’s biggest festivals, […]

Oasis
Gigs

OASIS ’25 TOUR: Dates, Venues and How To Get Tickets

September 2, 2024 XS Noize

“The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” This is a statement from the band on their website after 15 years and much speculation […]

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jungle at Utilita Arena, Birmingham

September 2, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

Jungle, the electronic duo who clinched the 2024 BRIT Awards’ Group of the Year title, delivered a remarkable performance at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Originally slated as the headlining act for The Centenary Square […]

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