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        • Fine Young Cannibals
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          Fine Young Cannibals Mark 40 Years with New Career-Spanning Compilation ‘FYC40’ Out November 21

          September 24, 2025

          In 1985, Fine Young Cannibals made an unforgettable first impression with their debut single ‘Johnny Come Home’ and their self-titled album, showcasing a fully-formed act with a sharp, soulful sound and potent songs. But it was […]

          Keith & Kristyn Getty
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          Keith & Kristyn Getty Returning to Belfast with ‘Home for Christmas’

          September 24, 2025

          Following two unforgettable sold-out nights in Belfast last December, world-renowned NI hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty are bringing their acclaimed ‘Home for Christmas’ concert back to the SSE Arena on Monday 22 December for […]

          Oasis 
          News

          Oasis Unveil ‘Morning Glory (Unplugged)’ from Upcoming 30th Anniversary Edition – Out Oct 3

          September 24, 2025

          Oasis have today released ‘Morning Glory (Unplugged)’, from the forthcoming (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition). This special release features new unplugged versions of five classic tracks: ‘Morning Glory’, ‘Cast No Shadow’, ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Champagne Supernova’ […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • 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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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 […]

          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.” […]

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The Jacques
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The Jacques Dive into Psychedelia with New Single ‘All the Other Sinners’

July 15, 2025 XS Noize

After heralding a new era with the recent tracks ‘Dead Man’s Garden’ and ‘Via Delarosa’ (which was compared to Pixies and Parquet Courts by The Line Of Best Fit) as well as winning new faces […]

richardashcroft
News

Richard Ashcroft to Play Huge Headline Show at Manchester Co-op Live

July 14, 2025 XS Noize

After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft today announces a huge show at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 8th November. Tickets go on sale at […]

INHALER
News

Inhaler Announce New October Dates — Including Two Nights at Belfast’s Ulster Hall

July 14, 2025 XS Noize

INHALER have added four new dates to their run of headline shows in October. The Irish quartet, who recently announced their biggest UK headline show to date at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena and an already […]

The Charlatans
News

The Charlatans Announce New Album “We Are Love” and December UK Tour — Listen to the Title Track

July 14, 2025 XS Noize

The Charlatans kick off a new era today with the news of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out 31st October via BMG. The announcement comes accompanied by the album’s first offering, title track […]

LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts BST Hyde Park, London

July 14, 2025 Michael Barron

The first four headliners of this year’s BST Hyde Park festival were all under thirty, celebrating the energy and optimism of youth. But with Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts joined by Cat Stevens (Yusuf […]

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Wonder BST Hyde Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Stevie Wonder BST Hyde Park, London

July 14, 2025 Michael Barron

Having been awarded every major honour from the Polar Music Prize to the Wolf Prize, Stevie Wonder needs no introduction. Less known, however, is his warm relationship with main support act Ezra Collective. Back in […]

Saint Etienne
News

Saint Etienne Officially Release “7 Ways To Love” — A Long-Lost Classic Finally Unveiled

July 14, 2025 XS Noize

As Saint Etienne build toward the release of their final album ‘International’ this September, they revisit one of the most curious and beloved moments from their earliest days: 7 Ways To Love newly reworked by […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
Gigs

The ultimate fan’s guide to seeing Ed Sheeran in Zurich 

July 13, 2025 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran’s blockbuster three-year global “+ – = ÷ ×” Tour—popularly known as the “Mathematics Tour”—has been nothing short of a phenomenon. Launching with back-to-back sold-out nights at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park, the opening shows […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wet Leg – moisturizer
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Wet Leg – moisturizer

July 11, 2025 Iam Burn

Wet Leg’s origins go back to 2019 on the Isle of Wight, when Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, both studying at Platform One College of Music, decided to form a band. Teasdale, originally hailing from […]

Dave Pen 
News

Archive and BirdPen Frontman Dave Pen Drops New Single ‘No Hiding’— From Upcoming Second Solo Album Out October 2025

July 11, 2025 XS Noize

Dave Pen is a south coast-based vocalist and guitarist who is also one half of BirdPen and co-frontman with the experimental trip-rock collective Archive, who have built a huge continental fanbase across three decades of activity […]

Deftones
News

Deftones Announce 2026 EU/UK Arena Tour in Support of Highly Anticipated New Album ‘Private Music’

July 11, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones are set to return to arenas across Europe and the UK in early 2026 in support of their forthcoming 10th studio album, private music, out August 22, 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records.  The 2026 EU/UK […]

Deftones
News

Deftones Announce New Album “private music” Out August 22 — Hear New Single “my mind is a mountain”

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will release their anxiously awaited 10th full-length studio album, private music, on August 22, 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records. To herald its arrival, the group also just shared a new single entitled “my mind is a […]

milltown brothers
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Milltown Brothers to release new single “Grab the Sun” on 25 July, taken from eagerly awaited album “Boogie Woogie”

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

milltown brothers release “Grab the Sun” on 25 July, following the release of “Bring It On in May.” Both tracks are taken from the highly anticipated new album Boogie Woogie, released in September 2025. Boogie […]

Cast
News

Cast announce new album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ & share new single ‘Poison Vine’

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

Having kicked off an epic 2025 with the first two shows of their mega stadium tour with Oasis, there’s still much more to come from Cast before the year is out, including an extensive headline […]

Bob Dylan
News

Bob Dylan Brings Acclaimed ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour to Belfast and Dublin in 2025

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates presented by ITB. The acclaimed Rough and Rowdy Ways tour is just the latest chapter in an […]

Imagine Dragons
Features

Imagine Dragons: From Local Vegas Band to Global Phenomenon

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

From playing on the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas to performing on global stages, Imagine Dragons have ignited the hearts of many worldwide with their soul-stirring anthems, such as “Radioactive” and “Believer.” A one-time local […]

Wellness Trends
Features 2

How the Artist Lifestyle Is Influencing Luxury Wellness Trends

July 9, 2025 XS Noize

There was a time when backstage meant pizza boxes, Red Bulls, and cigarettes. Now? Cold plunges. Adaptogen tonics. Massage therapists on tour buses. If that shift feels sudden, it’s not your imagination—it’s part of a […]

How Music Makes Stories in Games More Exciting
Features 2

Music and Gaming – Why Ambience Is So Important

July 9, 2025 XS Noize

Whether you’re dodging bullets in a fast-paced FPS or spinning reels in a mystical-themed slot, the atmosphere is everything. And nothing sets that mood quite like music. It’s the invisible thread that weaves together gameplay, […]

Amy Macdonald
Podcasts

Amy Macdonald: Inside Her New Album “Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?” | XS Noize Podcast #235

July 9, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald to discuss her powerful new album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? With over 12 million records […]

The 2 Johnnies
News

The 2 Johnnies Announce Biggest Ever NI Show at Belfast’s Farmer’s Bash This August

July 8, 2025 XS Noize

Coming off the back of their sold-out St. Anne’s Park show, Ireland’s favourite musical comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies, are thrilled to announce that they — joined by internet sensation Donkey — will headline the […]

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