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          Take That Announce The Circus Live – Summer 2026 UK & Ireland Tour

          September 19, 2025

          Take That have today announced they will be hitting the road next summer with the return of one of their biggest and most iconic live shows: The Circus Live. Originally staged in 2009, The Circus Live broke UK records as […]

          Sound of Belfast Festival
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          Sound of Belfast Festival 2025 Announced: Celebrating the City’s Musical Talent, 6–16 November

          September 18, 2025

          The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced the details of its Sound of Belfast Festival for 2025. Taking place from 6 to 16 November, this annual celebration is dedicated to showcasing Belfast’s musical talents and its status […]

          IRON MAIDEN
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          Iron Maiden Announce 2026 European & Global Dates as ‘Run For Your Lives’ 50th Anniversary Tour Resumes

          September 18, 2025

          IRON MAIDEN have announced the first dates of a very busy schedule for 2026, starting with a summer return to Europe to predominantly play festivals and also stadiums in countries and regions not visited in 2025. […]

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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: 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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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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        • 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
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          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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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.
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Everything You Need to Know About Seeing Ed Sheeran Perform in Oslo

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

Summer is coming, and with it, the pulsating energy of the “Galway” singer, Ed Sheeran, who, for two nights only in Oslo, Norway, will serve his fans an unforgettable night of thrilling live performance. Five-time […]

Amy McDonald
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Amy Macdonald Returns with New Album and Major Tour Across UK & Europe

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald’s gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK’s most beloved artists. That talent has attracted a huge audience, leading to […]

The Wood Burning Savages
Podcasts

Paul Connolly – The Wood Burning Savages: Soundtracking a Broken System on ‘Hand To Mouth’ | XS Noize Podcast #224

April 23, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Paul Connolly, frontman of incendiary Derry alt-rock band The Wood Burning Savages, to discuss their explosive new album ‘Hand To […]

Andy Bell
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Erasure’s Andy Bell teams with Debbie Harry on ‘Heart’s A Liar’

April 22, 2025 XS Noize

Andy Bell & Debbie Harry have shared their new track, ‘Heart’s A Liar’, the latest taste of what to expect from Andy’s forthcoming solo album, Ten Crowns – set for release on 2 May 2025 on vinyl (white, oxblood, and picture disc), CD […]

Fontaines D.C.
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Fontaines D.C. Announce Biggest Irish Headline Show Yet at Belfast Vital with Special Guests Kneecap

April 22, 2025 XS Noize

Irish quintet Fontaines D.C. announce their biggest headline Irish show to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields. Friday, 29th August, will see the band return to Belfast for the first time since playing […]

Lady Gaga
Gigs

Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Tour: Dates, venues, how to get tickets

April 21, 2025 XS Noize

Three continents, 21 cities—”Mayhem” is coming to arenas worldwide, and its rider is the enigmatic Lady Gaga. “The Mayhem Ball” is Lady Gaga’s upcoming eighth concert tour in support of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem,” […]

Linkin Park
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Linkin Park’s explosive comeback: What to expect from the band’s return

April 19, 2025 XS Noize

With a new voice echoing a fresh sound, Linkin Park returns to touring some of the world’s biggest stages with their highly-anticipated “From Zero World Tour.” Their  seismic return reminds everyone why they are a […]

Matt Berninger
News

Matt Berninger Unveils New Single “Breaking Into Acting” Featuring Hand Habits

April 18, 2025 XS Noize

Matt Berninger, the frontman and lyricist for The National, recently announced his second solo album, Get Sunk, out May 30th through Book/Concord Records. Today, he offers a second taste of the record with “Breaking Into […]

blur: To The End
Features

Indie Bands That Went Mainstream Globally

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

“Indie” is a contentious term that people use to refer to both independent bands and artists who make music without the help of a record label and to a specific genre that emerged from underground […]

BUSH
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BUSH Unveil ‘60 Ways to Forget People’ from Forthcoming Album ‘I Beat Loneliness’ – Out July 18

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

With “60 Ways To Forget People,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of what’s to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Exploring the complexities […]

Sea Fever
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Sea Fever drop high-octane dance anthem for the disillusioned with new single “Go To Ground”

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

Flowering into pure confidence and blooming with possibility, Manchester’s carriers of the synth-powered flame, Sea Fever, sing an up-front and high-octane dancefloor anthem for those cast out and lost for belief with the release of their latest single, Go […]

Hard-Fi
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Hard-Fi drop unreleased demo of iconic Top 10 hit ‘Hard To Beat’

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

British 4-piece Hard-Fi continue to mark the 20th anniversary of their era-defining debut album, Stars Of CCTV, unveiling a special unreleased demo of their sensational Top 10 single ‘Hard To Beat’. The song that lit […]

Tom Hickox
Podcasts

Tom Hickox on The Orchestra of Stories: Songs of Myth, Memory & History | XS Noize Podcast #223

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Tom Hickox joins Mark Millar on the latest episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast to delve into his highly anticipated third album, The Orchestra of Stories, out 25 April 2025 via […]

Fontaines D.C.
News

Fontaines D.C. Unveil Deluxe Edition of ‘Romance’ with New and Unreleased Tracks

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

In line with their biggest North American tour to date kicking off this week in Seattle, Irish quintet Fontaines D.C. today release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed fourth album ROMANCE. Available on all digital […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter: A Modern Pop Icon

April 15, 2025 XS Noize

From Disney star to pop star, Sabrina Carpenter has made a name for herself with chart-topping hits, a sold-out tour, and a witty, relatable persona. She has triumphantly blazed to the top and shows no […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Reveal New Album ‘Phantom Island’ & Share Lead Single ‘Deadstick’

April 15, 2025 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their 27th album Phantom Island, out 13th June and share its lead single ‘Deadstick’. If you’re worried that, 15 years and 26 albums into their epic quest, polymorphous […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS announce new album ‘Qualifying Miles’ & share lead single ‘Please Don’t Say It’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

Indie rock mainstays WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with news of their highly-anticipated ninth studio album Qualifying Miles via Groenland Records. Nearing twenty years on from their commercial breakthrough, the NYC band – comprising founding members […]

Ellis J Barraclough
News

Singer-songwriter Ellis J Barraclough unveils his debut single ‘Patience’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

There’s an endearingly boyish charm to 19-year-old Ellis J Barraclough. The singer-songwriter from Hull plays for the purest of reasons: the simple joy of being able to use music to soothe his soul and express […]

Willy Cobb
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Southern alt rocker Willy Cobb shares his latest single entitled ‘New Chapters’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

Southern alt rocker Willy Cobb serves up his latest single entitled “New Chapters.” On the new track, Willy delivers his own grunge ballad spiked with country grit. A sparse beat sets the tempo for the track […]

Michael Robert Murphy
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Michael Robert Murphy Unveils ‘Prometheus Fountain’ – New Single from ‘Chaos Magick’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

On 16 April former Wicked Whispers frontman and one of Liverpool’s most respected songwriters, Michael Robert Murphy, is to release his new single ‘Prometheus Fountain’, which features The Coral‘s Paul Molloy. The single follows the […]

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