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          My Chemical Romance Announce The Black Parade 2026 Stadium Tour to Mark 20th Anniversary

          September 22, 2025

          Following the era-defining accomplishment of their Long Live: The Black Parade tour, My Chemical Romance has announced 17 new live dates in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their landmark third studio album. The Black […]

          The Coronas
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          The Coronas Announce Christmas 2025 Shows at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre & Belfast’s Telegraph Building

          September 22, 2025

          The Coronas have announced their return to Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre for four highly anticipated Christmas shows, taking place on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of December 2025. These annual performances have become a firm fixture in the band’s […]

          Kate Bush
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          Kate Bush Announces ‘Best of The Other Sides’ — Out September 26

          September 22, 2025

          Kate Bush releases ‘Best of The Other Sides’ on Fish People on September 26 (digital) and October 31 (vinyl and CD). The release is due to demand from those unable to access the original release of […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn - A Quiet Life
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Evalyn – A Quiet Life

          September 18, 2025

          Los Angeles electro-pop artist Evalyn returns with her sophomore album A Quiet Life — a bold, luminous exploration of awareness, transformation, and the messy beauty of change. Written and recorded during her first pregnancy, the […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

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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 […]

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          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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        • 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 […]

          Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

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EMERGE Music Festival
Gigs

Ireland’s Largest Electronic Music Festival, EMERGE, Reveals Stage Breakdown & Day Ticket Details

March 25, 2025 XS Noize

Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2024, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is set to return in 2025 at Boucher Road Playing Fields, August Bank Holiday weekend – promising an unparalleled experience with their […]

The Wombats
News

The Wombats Announce Tour Dates for Belfast and Dublin

March 25, 2025 XS Noize

The Wombats announce a string of new UK & IE tour dates, taking place in December later this year. This comes after the band released their sixth studio album last month, Oh! The Ocean, via AWAL Recordings. Their […]

Anarchy in the Albert Hall: The Sex Pistols Deliver a Historic Night for Teenage Cancer Trust
Live Reviews

Anarchy in the Albert Hall: The Sex Pistols Deliver a Historic Night for Teenage Cancer Trust

March 25, 2025 Michael Barron

This year marks 25 years of spectacular shows in support of Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity at the forefront of providing specialist care in environments tailored for young cancer patients. Each teenager’s battle with cancer […]

Oasis
Gigs

Future of Oasis: Where does the band go after the 2025 tour?

March 24, 2025 XS Noize

At 57 and 51, Noel and Liam Gallagher are not the hell-raising youths of the 90s. Still, their 2025 reunion tour is on a tightrope; a single misstep and everything will unravel. Another fallout is […]

TYUNGBLUD at Scala: A Theatrical Showcase of New Beginnings Credit: Tom Pallant
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Yungblud at Scala: A Theatrical Showcase of New Beginnings

March 24, 2025 Michael Barron

Dom Harrison, better known as Yungblud, moved to London at just 16 and, much like Amy Winehouse, fell in love with Camden’s raw, electric energy. His genius lies not just in his genre-blurring approach—fusing rock, […]

Beyonce
Gigs

The ultimate fan guide to seeing Beyoncé in London this summer

March 21, 2025 XS Noize

Beyoncé will make a sensational return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June, where she’ll perform a spectacular six-night concert as part of her “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour.” The tour, which […]

The WAEVE – KOKO, London: A Spellbinding, Unpredictable Performance Brimming with Suspense and Emotion Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

The WAEVE – KOKO, London: A Spellbinding, Unpredictable Performance Brimming with Suspense and Emotion

March 21, 2025 Michael Barron

XS Noize has had the privilege of covering benefit gigs that showcase artists in a mesmerising new light, raise awareness for important causes, and provide vital fundraising. One often overlooked aspect of benefit gigs is […]

online casino
Features 2

The main channels of promotion of online casino affiliate program 1xBet

March 21, 2025 XS Noize

Everyone wants to create some independent and passive sources of income sooner or later. Optimally, if it will be a remote job that does not depend on your location. Participation in the online casino affiliate program […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners - KOKO
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lottery Winners – KOKO

March 20, 2025 Iam Burn

I reviewed The Lottery Winners’ previous album, Anxiety Replacement Therapy, for this lovely website in 2023. I highlighted the band’s avoidance of orthodoxy, ludicrous work ethic, ability to create earworms at will and a desire […]

Andy Bell
Gigs

Erasure’s Andy Bell Unveils New Track ‘Dance For Mercy’ Ahead of UK & European Tour Announcement

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell has today shared a brand new track, ‘Dance For Mercy’, the latest from his forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns. The album coincides with a spring 2025 tour – beginning on 1 May in York, […]

Ocean Colour Scene
Podcasts

Simon Fowler of Ocean Colour Scene Talks Legacy, Tour, and New Music | The XS Noize Podcast #219

March 19, 2025 XS Noize

In episode #219 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Simon Fowler, the legendary frontman of Ocean Colour Scene, to discuss the band’s incredible legacy, upcoming UK tour, acoustic shows, and […]

Teddy Swims
Features

The hits that made Teddy Swims a global superstar

March 18, 2025 XS Noize

American soul music artist Teddy Swims first gained recognition through his YouTube channel, where he shared song covers during 2019 and 2020. His third EP, “Tough Love” (2022), represented his debut on the Billboard 200 […]

Rend Collective
Gigs

Rend Collective to Headline SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday, September 12, 2025

March 18, 2025 XS Noize

Rend Collective are back at the SSE Arena, fresh from the US leg of their FOLK! Tour! The evening promises to be an investment in joy as they sing songs new and old alike in […]

Shack
Gigs

Shack Reunite: Beloved Liverpool Band Announces First Tour Since 2007

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Renowned as much for the beauty of their songwriting as the meandering, adventure-prone history as a band, Liverpool’s masters of melody, Shack, have announced their first tour since 2007, bringing their critically and fan-adored songbook […]

LØLØ
Interviews

INTERVIEW: LØLØ Talks New Single “Possibility,” Dream Gigs, and the Power of Social Media

March 17, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

With a growing army of fans around the world behind her, millions of streams to her name, and toured with the likes of New Found Glory, if you’re not aware of LØLØ yet, chances are […]

Cian Ducrot
News

Cian Ducrot Unveils New Single ‘Little Dreaming’ & Announces His Biggest Shows Yet, Including a Dublin 3Arena Debut

March 17, 2025 XS Noize

Following a stunning performance of ‘Who’s Making You Feel It’ as well as both national anthems at the recent Ireland v France Six Nations rugby match, Cian Ducrot now shares the new single ‘Little Dreaming’, […]

LINKIN PARK
Features

13 Interesting Things You Need to Know About Linkin Park

March 15, 2025 XS Noize

Linkin Park are widely recognised as a pioneer of the nu-metal genre, a subgenre of alternative metal that fuses elements from hip-hop, heavy metal, alt-rock, and occasionally funk. Bands such as Pantera, Korn, and the […]

James Arthur
Gigs

James Arthur to kick off 2026 UK arena tour at SSE Arena, Belfast

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Following the emotional depth of his recent single “Celebrate,” James Arthur returns with “Karaoke,” out now. The track, the latest from his highly anticipated album PISCES, marks a bold shift from the introspective vulnerability of […]

LIVE REVIEW: Doves at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Doves at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

March 14, 2025 Michael Barron

According to the band, Doves hadn’t played this London venue since November 2000. Reflecting on that night, they recalled nearly getting kicked out—though they left the details to the imagination—before apologising to the bouncers on […]

Turin Brakes
News

Turin Brakes Announce New Album ‘Spacehopper’ & UK & Ireland Tour

March 14, 2025 XS Noize

Today Turin Brakes announce their return with a brand-new studio album Spacehopper, out 23rd May. To coincide with the news the band also share the lead single of the same name and reveal a fresh […]

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