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        • Northern Ireland Event Summit
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          Belfast Hosts Inaugural Northern Ireland Events Summit Bringing Together Industry Leaders

          March 12, 2026

          Professionals from across Northern Ireland’s events, hospitality and tourism sectors gathered at the W5 Lecture Theatre yesterday in Belfast for the inaugural Northern Ireland Event Summit, presented by Eventsec alongside industry partners Belsonic, Aiken Promotions, […]

          Violet Grohl announces debut album 'Be Sweet To Me' and shares new song “595”
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          Violet Grohl announces debut album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ and shares new song “595”

          March 12, 2026

          Violet Grohl announces her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, set for global release on May 29th via Auroura Records / Republic Records. Following the 2025 release of “THUM” and “Applefish,” today Violet also unleashes a new album track “595,” […]

          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe
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          The Pogues Return To The Road With 2026 Winter Tour Across UK, Ireland And Europe

          March 11, 2026

          Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road this coming winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands as well as the UK […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Prostitute – Attempted Martyr

          March 11, 2026

          After teasing listeners with a partial release last year, Michigan-based industrial/noise rock outfit Prostitute now formally unveil their debut album Attempted Martyr via Mute Records.  Formed around frontman Moe and drummer Andrew, Prostitute also features […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

          March 6, 2026

          The moment has arrived at last for Harry Styles fans. Cool haircuts, ballet pumps, marathons, Italian cookery and an impeccably trousered appearance at the Brit Awards can all be set aside as HS4 has finally […]

        • 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
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          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: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre Credit Wiktoria Wolny
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Jack Savoretti and Katherine Jenkins Unite for War Child at London’s Emerald Theatre

          February 26, 2026

          In the heart of London’s Embankment, the recently opened Emerald Theatre feels part The Great Gatsby, part Emerald City — lavish, theatrical and unapologetically opulent. The room glows in rich green tones and, with its […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London photos by Martin
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Of Monsters and Men Camden Roundhouse, London

          February 21, 2026

          Of Monsters and Men first broke through in 2010 after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual Battle of the Bands. That early victory propelled the then-emerging collective onto the international stage, leading to a European Border Breakers […]

        • 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
        • Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Damon Minchella | XS Noize Podcast #275
          Podcast

          Damon Minchella on Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and ‘You’d Look Good on a Donkey’ | XS Noize Podcast #275

          March 11, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk […]

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274
          Podcast

          Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2 — From Boy to Achtung Baby & Beyond | XS Noize Podcast #274

          March 8, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his remarkable career working with the band and the creative process behind iconic albums including […]

          The Dream Machine
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          “We’re Always Making Music for Ourselves” — The Dream Machine on ‘Fort Perch Rock’ | XS Noize Podcast #273

          March 4, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band’s third studio album and a record […]

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JOHN SMITH HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED
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JOHN SMITH HEADLINE TOUR ANNOUNCED

December 22, 2014 XS Noize

Off the back of his biggest headline show to date in November at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, guitarist and songwriter John Smith today announced details for a 2015 February UK tour. The tour is […]

JOE PUG RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM AND NEW TRACK LISTEN HERE
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December 22, 2014 XS Noize

His rise has been as improbable as it has been impressive. After dropping out of college and taking on work as a carpenter in Chicago, he got his musical start by providing CDs for his […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins - Monuments to Elegy
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ALBUM REVIEW: Smashing Pumpkins – Monuments to Elegy

December 21, 2014 Lori Gava

With a significant amount of fanfare the once again reconfigured The Smashing Pumpkins have released their ninth album, Monuments to Elegy. Original member and founder of the band, Billy Corgan remains at the helm with a […]

XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014
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XS NOIZE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2014

December 21, 2014 XS Noize

XS Noize has only been live for 6 months but in that short time our writers have reviewed and heard some amazing music. Everyone put forward their favorite albums from the year, and after much […]

MADONNA RELEASES 'REBEL HEART' ALBUM TRACKS EARLY
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MADONNA RELEASES ‘REBEL HEART’ ALBUM TRACKS EARLY

December 20, 2014 XS Noize

Madonna hadn’t planned on releasing her 13th album, Rebel Heart, until spring 2015. But leakers had other plans for the Queen of Pop’s follow-up to 2012’s MDNA, unleashing early mixes of 13 tracks onto the […]

TEENAGE WILDLIFE TO RELEASE NEW TRACK ' COME ON AND SHOOT' IN JANUARY
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TEENAGE WILDLIFE RELEASES AA SIDE ‘COME ON AND SHOOT/LOST AT SEA’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Teenage Wildlife compliments A side single ‘Come On and Shoot’ with the launch of AA side ‘Lost at Sea’. ‘Come On and Shoot’, an intricately layered track boasting smouldering vocals and an infusion of electronica, […]

THE PEACE COLLECTIVE - 'ALL TOGETHER NOW' OUT NOW
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THE PEACE COLLECTIVE – ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW’ OUT NOW

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Instigated by the Premier League and the German Bundesliga, the FOOTBALL REMEMBERS campaign marks the centenary of the World War One 1914 Christmas Day truce in which soldiers played a game of football in No […]

BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM 'MORPHOSIS'
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BORIS CARLOFF RELEASES 2ND SOLO ALBUM ‘MORPHOSIS’

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Award-winning producer, musician and a highly respected artist Boris Carloff releases his second solo album ‘Morphosis’ on February 16th 2015, exactly two years after the release date of his debut ‘The Escapist’ a record which […]

THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK 'ALL I NEED' - listen here
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THE LITTLE SECRETS SHARE NEW TRACK ‘ALL I NEED’ – listen here

December 19, 2014 XS Noize

Liverpool’s The Little Secrets are Kevin Dixon and Stacy Jo. Formed in 2010 after meeting at Liverpool’s world famous Cavern Club, Stacy was singing with another band when Kevin spotted her. Blown away by her […]

THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES
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THE WEEKS CONFIRM UK TOUR DATES

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

The Weeks 4-track ‘Buttons’ EP will be released on Jan 26th 2015 via Caroline / Serpents and Snakes. “Buttons” was released in the US only at the end of Summer 2014 in time to celebrate […]

NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: "HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS"
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NEW ALBUM FROM HAYSEED DIXIE: “HAIR DOWN TO MY GRASS”

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated […]

NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM "THE GOLDEN WEST" OUT 16 MARCH
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NRVS LVRS: DEBUT ALBUM “THE GOLDEN WEST” OUT 16 MARCH

December 18, 2014 XS Noize

San Francisco 6-piece NRVS LVRS began their journey at the beginning of 2014 when a collection of songs, written initially for the purpose of musical experimentation, found themselves at the centre of a newly forming […]

HANNE KOLSTO STREAMS NEW TRACK ' ALL IS CONTAGIOUS' here
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HANNE KOLSTO STREAMS NEW TRACK ‘ ALL IS CONTAGIOUS’ here

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

Hanne Kolstø is a musical trapeze artist. She evolves, pulsates and lives to find what is true for herself, and she does so while balancing high above the circus ring. Her music exudes confidence, but […]

PANDA BEAR PREMIERES ‘BOYS LATIN’ VIDEO
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PANDA BEAR PREMIERES ‘BOYS LATIN’ VIDEO

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

The ‘Boys Latin’ video was directed by Isaiah Saxon and Sean Hellfritsch, the duo behind videos for Bjork’s ‘Wanderlust’ and Grizzly Bear’s ‘Knife’. Their SF-based studio, Encyclopedia Pictura, animated the video in 3D over the […]

JACK HENDERSON RELEASES FESTIVE SONG WITH JOAN AS POLICEWOMAN
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JACK HENDERSON RELEASES FESTIVE SONG WITH JOAN AS POLICEWOMAN

December 17, 2014 XS Noize

Prolific singer songwriter Jack Henderson offers his latest contribution in the way of a festive collaboration with Joan As Police Woman. New track ‘Bethlehem’ grants a fresh take on the nativity story featuring pragmatic lyrics, […]

KNUCKLE REVEAL VIDEO FOR EP TRACK 'BAD BRAINS'
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KNUCKLE REVEAL VIDEO FOR EP TRACK ‘BAD BRAINS’

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Huddersfield, UK garage blues duo KNUCKLE are already picking up a steady stream of praise from a hefty swathe of the blogosphere surrounding the recent release of their debut EP ‘This Week’s Been Hell’. To […]

PLASTIC MERMAIDS SHARE TRACK 'SATURN' ANNOUNCE 'INHALE THE UNIVERSE' EP
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PLASTIC MERMAIDS UNVEIL VIDEO FOR ‘SATURN’

December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Back in March, Plastic Mermaids released their debut EP ‘Drømtorp’, which earned them comparisons to Mercury Rev and The Flaming Lips and won them support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank […]

CHAMPS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & TOUR DATES
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December 16, 2014 XS Noize

Isle Of Wight’s Michael and David Champion aka CHAMPS herald the New Year with news of their second album ‘VAMALA’ on 23rd February 2015. The duo first came to light just twelve months ago with […]

THE PERSIAN LEAPS TO RELEASE NEW EP 'DRIVE DRIVE DELAY' IN JANUARY
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THE PERSIAN LEAPS – DRIVE, DRIVE, DELAY EP

December 16, 2014 Lori Gava

Once upon a time a student named Drew, sat in his Greek Archeology class doodling words in his notebook; he came up with the phrase The Persian Leaps. He took the name and added two […]

THEA & THE WILD - HEART ATTACK
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THEA & THE WILD – HEART ATTACK

December 16, 2014 Marty Clarke

Heartattack is the first UK release from Thea & The Wild. Thea Glenton Raknes is already a name in the Norwegian music industry. She has gained experience as a songwriter, lyricist, frontwoman, and now as a […]

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