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          Billy Ocean Announces Belfast and Derry Shows for September

          February 13, 2026

          One of the biggest recording stars Britain has ever produced, Billy Ocean is pleased to announce two very special shows at the Millennium Forum on September 13th and Waterfront Hall on September 14th with special […]

          Super Furry Animals
          News

          Super Furry Animals Unearth Early 1993 Recording ‘Pocket Sam’ Featuring Rhys Ifans

          February 12, 2026

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS have released one of their earliest recordings, revealing the dreamy space-rock of Pocket Sam to fans with acclaimed-actor and original singer, Rhys Ifans on vocals. Captured on tape at Grassroots Studio in Cardiff as the Furries started to form in the […]

          Sananda Maitreya
          News

          Sananda Maitreya Releases Remastered Edition of Neither Fish Nor Flesh as Part of ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’

          February 7, 2026

          Sananda Maitreya releases the newly remastered version of his visionary second album, 1989’s ‘Neither Fish Nor Flesh: A Soundtrack of Love, Faith, Hope & Destruction’. It is the latest instalment in ‘Juvenilia: The Columbia Years’, a remastered […]

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          Helicon x Al Lover - Arise
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Helicon x Al Lover – Arise

          February 10, 2026

          Scottish band Helicon were formed in Glasgow’s East Kilbride by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes. They are a collective of musicians whose experimental sounds blend psychedelia, sitar, electronica and guitars to create a fuzzed-up wall […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST - Dagger
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: IST IST – Dagger

          February 9, 2026

          Manchester’s post-punk titans IST IST have never been a band to do things by halves. Rising from the city’s underground with a fiercely independent DIY ethic, they’ve spent years carving out a sonic identity as […]

        • 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: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Lorna Shore Deliver a Career-Defining Headline Show at Alexandra Palace

          February 13, 2026

          The most incendiary force in modern deathcore, Lorna Shore, stormed the iconic Alexandra Palace for a night that felt less like a gig and more like a statement. Completing the bill were genre heavyweights Humanity’s […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

        • 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// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland Credit: Becca McCaffrey
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Biffy Clyro at 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

          January 11, 2026

          Biffy Clyro put on a brilliant show at the 3Arena on Saturday, 10 January, delivering a set that was as heavy and intense as it was open and emotional. The sold-out Dublin crowd were treated […]

  • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Mark Shaw - Then Jerico | XS Noize Podcast #270
          Podcast

          Mark Shaw of Then Jerico on The Return, legacy, and bringing the full band show to Ireland | XS Noize Podcast #270

          February 10, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the […]

          Desertflowerboots_H - photo credit Sandrita Cardenas 1
          Podcast

          Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker on creativity, chaos, and Wormslayer | XS Noize Podcast #269

          February 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. […]

          Dani Larkin
          Podcast

          Dani Larkin on Next Of Kin: life, loss, and learning to stay open | XS Noize Podcast #268

          February 3, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of […]

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Matt Benson
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Matt Benson Shares Stirring New Single “The Way It Should Be”

May 21, 2025 XS Noize

XS Noize is delighted to exclusively premiere the video for “The Way It Should Be,” the latest single from rising singer-songwriter Matt Benson. Directed by David McEneaney, the track is the third release from Benson’s […]

Robbie Williams
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Robbie Williams Returns with New Album BRITPOP and Lead Single ‘Rocket’

May 21, 2025 XS Noize

Robbie Williams has today announced his brand new album ‘BRITPOP’, which will be released on Columbia Records this autumn.  The first song to be released from the album is ‘Rocket’ which features Black Sabbath legend […]

White Lies
News

White Lies Return with New Single ‘Nothing On Me’ and Announce UK/EU Tour

May 21, 2025 XS Noize

White Lies have today announced details of a run of U.K. / EU shows in early 2026, including a date at London’s prestigious Roundhouse. To mark the occasion, the band have also released a brand […]

Will Varley on His New Album ‘Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me’ | XS Noize Podcast #228
Podcast

Will Varley Breaks Down New Album ‘Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me’ | XS Noize Podcast #228

May 21, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #228 of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by English singer-songwriter Will Varley to discuss his upcoming seventh album, Machines Will Never Learn To Make Mistakes Like Me, out […]

AC/DC
Gigs

The ultimate fan’s guide to seeing AC/DC in Berlin this summer

May 20, 2025 XS Noize

It is more than a concert; it is a pilgrimage to see rock’s most extraordinary survivors in a venue that matches their grandeur. Get ready for AC/DC and a night of unrelenting rock ‘n’ roll […]

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 Alina Salihbekova

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, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Turin Breaks - Spacehopper
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Turin Brakes – Spacehopper

May 20, 2025 Michael Barron

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment Turin Brakes realised their next record would be their tenth. But when they did, it surely hit with significance. In a 2000 interview, frontman Olly Knights predicted the […]

Tiny Magnetic Pets
News

Irish Darkwave Trio Tiny Magnetic Pets Unveil New EP ‘Harmonious Grey’

May 20, 2025 XS Noize

Irish darkwave trio Tiny Magnetic Pets return with a new EP, Harmonious Grey in advance of their Gareth Jones-produced 4th album. Highlighting a critical left-turn in the sound of Tiny Magnetic Pets, the EP is […]

Suede
News

Suede Announce New Album ‘Antidepressants’ & Share New Single ‘Disintegrate’

May 19, 2025 XS Noize

Suede return with the announcement of Antidepressants, their tenth studio album, due for release 5th September 2025. Antidepressants finds the Platinum-selling, Mercury Prize winning NME God Like Genius-certified giants of British independent music charged with […]

F1
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Popular Hobbies for F1 Fans

May 19, 2025 XS Noize

The F1 is something that has a large reach, meaning that it manages to cover audiences who might not typically describe themselves as ‘car people’. This means the Venn Diagram in which F1 finds itself […]

Ash
News

ASH Set to Rock Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 13th December 2025

May 19, 2025 XS Noize

Ash have been together for 30 years, but it was their two years apart which ultimately inspired their brilliant new album. Like the rest of the world, Tim Wheeler (guitar/vocals), Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray […]

Lady Gaga
Gigs

5 of the best female artists touring the UK in 2025

May 17, 2025 XS Noize

Since the 2020 pandemic, the music industry has shifted strongly towards live events, with concerts and festivals becoming essential for reconnecting with audiences.  In 2023, 19.2 million fans attended live music concerts across the UK, […]

Courtney Hadwin
News

Courtney Hadwin shares her brand new single ‘D.N.A.’

May 16, 2025 XS Noize

Courtney Hadwin’s story is remarkably distinctive. She went massively viral via her audience for ‘America’s Got Talent’, with fans across the world amazed to see a 13-year-old who sounded like Janis Joplin in her prime. […]

Amy Macdonald
News

Amy Macdonald Shares New Track ‘Forward’ from Upcoming Album ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’

May 16, 2025 XS Noize

Authenticity has been Amy Macdonald’s biggest strength over the course of a career which took off with ‘Mr Rock & Roll’ and ‘This Is The Life’ back in 2007. Since then, she has achieved so […]

WOLF ALICE
News

Wolf Alice Return with New Single ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ and Announce New Album ‘The Clearing’

May 16, 2025 XS Noize

Seminal British band WOLF ALICE have returned with new single “Bloom Baby Bloom” alongside highly anticipated news of their fourth studio album The Clearing, confirmed for release on 29 August via their new global label, […]

Jehnny Beth
News

Jehnny Beth Unleashes Raucous New Single ‘Broken Rib’ and Announces Album ‘You Heartbreaker, You’

May 15, 2025 XS Noize

Songwriter, singer, and multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth is back with her biting new album You Heartbreaker, You, which comes August 29th on Fiction Records. Alongside the announcement Jehnny has also revealed the album’s first cut […]

The Farm
News

The Farm Return with Uplifting New Single ‘That Feeling’ from Upcoming Album ‘Let The Music (Take Control)’

May 15, 2025 XS Noize

Music, film, fashion and community have always been at the heart and soul of Liverpool’s endlessly inquisitive dance/indie crossover pioneers, The Farm, and the re-energised five-piece strike a fresh beat based on familiar themes on […]

Linkin Park
Gigs

Linkin Park “From Zero World Tour”: dates, venues, tickets and more

May 14, 2025 XS Noize

Nu-metal’s early architects include Linkin Park, a band renowned for blending hip-hop, heavy metal, alternative rock, and occasional funk elements into a distinctive alternative metal subgenre. Influential groups like Pantera, Korn, and thrash metal legends […]

The Lemonheads
News

The Lemonheads bring ‘Come On Feel the Deep End Tour’ to The Limelight, Belfast on 19th August 2025

May 14, 2025 XS Noize

Described as ‘One of the most distinctive voices of the‘90s”’ (The New York Times), American alternative rock band The Lemonheads formed in 1986 by Evan Dando have finished their first album in nearly two decades […]

The Waterboys
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The Waterboys Announce ‘A Wild and Beautiful Ride’ – New Documentary on ‘Life, Death and Dennis Hopper’

May 14, 2025 XS Noize

Just before Dennis Hopper Day, A Wild and Beautiful Ride—a powerful new documentary chronicling the creation of The Waterboys’ latest album Life, Death and Dennis Hopper,—will be released globally on YouTube on Friday, May 16. […]

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