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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 […]

        • 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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        • Divine Comedy
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          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
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          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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Du Blonde
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DU BLONDE announces ‘Sniff More Gritty’ LP & shares lead single ‘TV Star’

August 21, 2024 XS Noize

Du Blonde announces fourth LP, Sniff More Gritty, set for release November 1st via Daemon T.V, and shares raucous lead single ‘TV Star’, out today (21st August) alongside news of an extensive 2025 winter UK […]

Fontaines D.C.
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FONTAINES D.C. release new song ‘In The Modern World’ from their hotly anticipated fourth album ROMANCE

August 21, 2024 XS Noize

As they approach the release of their hotly anticipated fourth album, ROMANCE, on Friday (23rd August via XL Recordings), Fontaines D.C. has released “In The Modern World,” the fourth song to be revealed from the […]

The Mary Wallopers
Gigs

The Mary Wallopers announce ‘7 Drunken Nights’ Irish tour for Christmas 2024

August 20, 2024 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of their iconic main stage performance at Electric Picnic, The Mary Wallopers announce their biggest Irish tour to date. Titled ‘7 Drunken Nights,’ the Christmas tour includes four nights at Dublin’s […]

Hozier
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HOZIER releases powerful music video for new single ‘Nobody’s Soldier’

August 20, 2024 XS Noize

World-renowned and now UK Number 1-selling singer-songwriter Hozier today drops the powerful video for his new single ‘Nobody’s Soldier’ – taken from a new second instalment of never-heard-before treats for fans in the shape of […]

Tom Meighan
Gigs

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘We Can Do It’ from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’

August 19, 2024 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN shares the new single ‘We Can Do It’, taken from his forthcoming album Roadrunner, to be released on 13th September on Blue Rocket Records. He will tour the UK this autumn. Last year, […]

Blossoms
Gigs

BLOSSOMS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast

August 19, 2024 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of their fifth studio album Gary, Manchester five-piece Blossoms have announced details of their latest tour, which includes a show in The Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday 13th November. Blossoms have played […]

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Gigs

Everything you need to know about Bruce Springsteen’s tour

August 17, 2024 XS Noize

“The Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour” is a concert series starring American singer Bruce Springsteen along with his backing band, the E Street Band. The tour began on February 1, 2023, in Tampa, […]

B*Witched
News

B*WITCHED share new single ‘So Into You’ from new EP ‘Ripped Jeans’

August 16, 2024 XS Noize

Currently, in the middle of a summer tour that has seen them take their infectious energy and feel-good vibes to big outdoor shows across the country, including Mighty Hoopla and SuperBoxx, B*Witched today shares their […]

Foster The People
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FOSTER THE PEOPLE unveil their eagerly awaited new album ‘Paradise State of Mind’

August 16, 2024 XS Noize

RIAA Multi-Platinum and Diamond-certified group Foster The People unveil their eagerly awaited new album, Paradise State of Mind. Produced by Foster The People lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Foster and bandmate Isom Innis with […]

Rowetta
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Happy Mondays iconic singer ROWETTA collaborates with CHAPTER to drop a literal ‘Sweet Release’

August 15, 2024 XS Noize

The next single on Jack Said What is a sweet release. Scandalously, the world of dance music is littered with tales of singers—especially black women singers—not greeting their fair dues. Martha Wash, Robin S, Jocelyn […]

PALE WAVES
Gigs

PALE WAVES release ‘Gravity’ the third single from their forthcoming album ‘Smitten’

August 15, 2024 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have unveiled a new single, “Gravity,” the third to be shared from the band’s forthcoming album Smitten, released via Dirty Hit on 27 September. The bright, guitar-laden “Gravity” finds frontwoman Heather Baron-Gracie lamenting […]

October Drift
News

OCTOBER DRIFT release new single ‘Tyrannosaurus Wreck’ from their forthcoming third album ‘Blame The Young’

August 14, 2024 XS Noize

October Drift has released their brand new single ‘Tyrannosaurus Wreck’, taken from their forthcoming third album, Blame The Young, out September 27th via Physical Education Recordings.  ‘Tyrannosaurus Wreck’ premiered this morning (August 14th) with John Kennedy […]

Taylor Swift Eras Tour 2024
Features

6 of the most influential music artists in the world

August 14, 2024 XS Noize

There are many artists with raw talents and a knack for releasing songs that resonate with audiences worldwide. They have also been Influential politically, socially and culturally. At some point they have lost the respect […]

Oasis
News

OASIS release previously unheard ‘Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov ’92),’ sung by Liam Gallagher

August 14, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Oasis released a rare recording of ‘Sad Song (Mauldeth Road West Demo, Nov ’92).’ This eagerly anticipated and very special demo featuring Liam Gallagher’s vocals offers fans an alternative version to the original, sung […]

Peter Hook & the Light
Podcasts

Shining a Light: Legendary Bassist Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, and The Light

August 13, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #190 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to legendary bassist Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division and New Order. Peter Hook & the Light will soon tour North America, the […]

Sister Ghost
Gigs

Irish artist SISTER GHOST announces debut album launch show at Derry’s Nerve Centre

August 12, 2024 XS Noize

With her long-awaited debut album ‘Beyond The Water’ arriving on October 31st, Irish artist Sister Ghost has now announced her plans for a special launch show at the world-famous Derry Hallowe’en Festival that very same […]

Top Songs Inspired By Video Games
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Top Songs Inspired By Video Games

August 12, 2024 XS Noize

Ever found yourself jamming to a catchy tune while playing your favourite game? You’re not alone! The Game’s Champion, for instance, pushes us to victory in NBA 2K offerings and stays with us long after […]

ASIWYFA
Gigs

ASIWYFA announce headline show at the Limelight, Belfast on Friday, December 20th

August 12, 2024 XS Noize

To celebrate the launch of their new album, Irish experimental post-rock instrumentalists And So I Watch You From Afar announce a headline show at the Limelight on Friday, December 20th. The band released their seventh […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
Features

7 of Adele’s most successful hits

August 11, 2024 XS Noize

Adele has been one of the world’s leading artists over the past two decades. She started her music career in 2006 after graduating from the BRIT School and swiftly gained recognition. Within two years, she […]

Wings of Desire
News

WINGS OF DESIRE release new single ‘Some Old Place I Used To Know’

August 9, 2024 XS Noize

Hazy, anthemic rock duo Wings of Desire – AKA James Taylor and Chloe Little – release new single ‘Some old Place I Used To Know’ and announce shows at London’s Bush Hall and Manchester’s Deaf […]

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