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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
          News

          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
          News

          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

        • 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
        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Moon Panda
          Podcast

          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
          Podcast

          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

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October Drift
Gigs

OCTOBER DRIFT release the video for their new single ‘Lost Without You’

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

October Drift have released the video for their new single ‘Lost Without You’, taken from their recently released second album, I Don’t Belong Anywhere, out now via Physical Education Recordings. The high-energy video captures a […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces two intimate album launch shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

It should come as no surprise that Van Morrison has made an album inspired by skiffle. Van Morrison’s love of skiffle dates back to his childhood. He would hang out at the famed Belfast record […]

Monjola
Gigs

MONJOLA shares brand new single ‘Big Fat Liar’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Monjola’s recent single ‘Extrovert’ boosted his profile at home in Ireland and further afield, picking up tastemaker coverage from Wonderland and Notion, and leading to a major upcoming Dublin show as a guest to Atlanta […]

Sports Team
Gigs

SPORTS TEAM play headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Sports Team have been described as one of the most raucous, electrifying and chaotic acts in the UK. Coming up on the back of word-of-mouth live hype, drawing round-the-block queues to chaotic early gigs at […]

Dave Rowntree
Gigs

Blur drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track “HK”

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blur drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares another new track from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs. “HK” can be heard below and is lifted from the album out January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. Dave Rowntree […]

Charlie Hanlon
Gigs

ASH add Downpatrick artist CHARLIE HANLON to their 30th anniversary show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH, are pleased to announce their first guest, Charlie Hanlon, to perform as part of the very special homecoming 30th-anniversary celebration at the Iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December. Charlie Hanlon is […]

The WAEVE
Gigs

THE WAEVE composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall release new single – ‘Drowning’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

‘Drowning’, the new single from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, is available now.  To mark the release of their upcoming album, out 3rd February 2023 on Transgressive Records, today also […]

Hollywood Vampires
Gigs

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES announce their UK return with a July 2023 tour

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

American supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce their UK return with a July 2023 tour. You just can’t keep a good band down. Forced to cancel their planned 2020 tour due to the pandemic, the special bond […]

white lies
Gigs

WHITE LIES share the video for new single – ‘Breakdown Days’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have released a bonus edition of their current album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, featuring four previously unreleased songs recorded during the album sessions. The album was originally released in February […]

Andrew Cushin
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN shares the new double A-side single ‘You’ll Be Free’ and ‘Dream For A Moment’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Since releasing his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’, Andrew Cushin has played shows with Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller, performed at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park during the rugby Super League’s Magic Weekend, and smashed songs […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Experimental folk songwriter JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases new single ‘Rough Edges’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Experimental folk songwriter and producer releases the second single from upcoming EP ‘Late Afternoon In The Meadow (1887)’. Following the release of the titular track from his upcoming EP, experimental folk songwriter Joshua Burnside announces […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 score fifth consecutive No 1 album with ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today score their fifth consecutive Official Number 1 album with their critically acclaimed new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, outselling the rest of the Top 5 combined. This represents the band’s […]

Paramore
Gigs

PARAMORE announce 2023 UK & Ireland tour

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a jubilant return to the road in the U.S – including stops at Austin City Limits and When We Were Young festivals – Paramore have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2023, with […]

IST IST
Gigs

IST IST return with new track ‘Stamp You Out’ & announce new album ‘Protagonists’ – Out 31 March

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

IST IST are back with the insurgent new single “Stamp You Out”. The track arrives in tandem with the announcement of ‘Protagonists’, the band’s third studio album, which is confirmed for release on 31 March […]

Sam Smith
Gigs

SAM SMITH announces a headline show at 3Arena – Dublin on Friday 14 April 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of their two sold-out headline Royal Albert Hall shows this weekend, Sam Smith has announced the official UK & Europe headline tour to celebrate their fourth studio album, Gloria, dropping 27th January 2023. Starting […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS’ release new album ‘THE CAR’ & announce exclusive live stream

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

‘The Car’, Arctic Monkeys’ seventh studio album, is out today. Featuring ten new songs written by Alex Turner, ‘The Car’ was produced by James Ford and recorded at Butley Priory, Suffolk, RAK Studios, London and […]

The Teskey Brothers
Gigs

Australia’s THE TESKEY BROTHERS announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on March 31, 2023

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Australia’s The Teskey Brothers announce they will finally make their way back to Europe and UK in 2023 for their first headline tour anywhere in the world in over three years. It will be a […]

orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL join forces with Sleaford Mods on new furious new single ‘Dirty Rat’

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Legendary electronic music duo Orbital have collaborated with Sleaford Mods on their fabulous, furious joint single “Dirty Rat”. Orbital & Sleaford Mods’ “Dirty Rat”, premiered last night on BBC Radio 6Music by Steve Lamacq, is […]

Cowboy Junkies
Gigs

COWBOY JUNKIES have announced a UK tour for November

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of the highly-praised new album Songs of the Recollection on Proper Records, Cowboy Junkies have announced a UK tour for November. Long admired for the carefully chosen cover versions of songs that […]

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe
Gigs

Rock legends DEF LEPPARD & MÖTLEY CRÜE bring their co-headline ‘The World Tour’ to Marlay Park, Dublin, on 4 July 2023

October 20, 2022 XS Noize

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going […]

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