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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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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
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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 […]

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          Divine comedy
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
          Podcast

          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          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, […]

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ROE releases her first single of 2022 - 'I Dare You'
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ROE releases her first single of 2022 – ‘I Dare You’

March 31, 2022 XS Noize

After 2021’s success with ‘Cruel’ which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, and a fruitful collaboration with fellow Northern Irish songwriter, Ciaran Lavery on ‘Destroyer’, ROE is throwing down the gauntlet with her […]

CODY FROST shares the video for new single ‘CHAOS’
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CODY FROST shares the video for new single ‘CHAOS’

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Cody Frost today shares the new single ‘CHAOS’ and announces the May 6th release date of her new mixtape ‘TEETH’.The single follows the recent releases ‘DWYSSWM’ and ‘BERLIN’, which saw Cody introduce explosive and eccentric […]

Bear's Den release new single 'Blue Hours' the title track from their forthcoming new album - out May 13th + announce run of UK instores
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Bear’s Den release new single ‘Blue Hours’ the title track from their forthcoming new album – out May 13th + announce run of UK instores

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Following on from the announcement of their highly-anticipated new album ‘Blue Hours’, set for release on May 13th via Communion Records, folk-rock duo Bear’s Den – made up of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones – […]

The Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings from 1976 to 1978 compilation announced on CD, vinyl and cassette 2
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The Sex Pistols: The Original Recordings from 1976 to 1978 compilation announced on CD, vinyl and cassette

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

For the first time in over 20 years, 20 of the Sex Pistol’s recordings from 1976 to 1978 are collected together to tell the story of one of the world’s most influential and extraordinary bands. […]

SILENT RUNNING release ‘Darkest Hour’ to raise funds for Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
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SILENT RUNNING release ‘Darkest Hour’ to raise funds for Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running has not only re-formed after 25 years, but they’re launching their new album ‘Follow the Light’ and simultaneously raising money for Ukraine’s Humanitarian Appeal. Peter Gamble, lead singer for Silent Running said; “It […]

ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘Catch Me If You Can’ & announces headline tour for October including Newcastle NX
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ANDREW CUSHIN shares video for new single ‘Catch Me If You Can’ & announces headline tour for October including Newcastle NX

March 30, 2022 XS Noize

Andrew Cushin has been championed by two indie songwriting icons in the shape of Noel Gallagher and Pete Doherty, who recently signed the young musician to his Strap Originals label. His first single under the […]

SELF ESTEEM announces Limelight 1, Belfast show on February 27th 2023 1
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SELF ESTEEM announces Limelight 1, Belfast show on February 27th 2023

March 29, 2022 XS Noize

Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) recently released her hugely acclaimed second album Prioritise Pleasure via Avenue A / Fiction Records. Featuring the acclaimed singles “I Do This All The Time,” “Prioritise Pleasure”, “How Can I Help You”, “Moody” and “You […]

THE PRETTY RECKLESS announce headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd October 1
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS announce headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 23rd October

March 29, 2022 XS Noize

The Pretty Reckless—Taylor Momsen [Vocals], Ben Phillips [Guitar], Jamie Perkins [drums], and Mark Damon [bass]—are truly a rock and roll band, as evidenced by their 2021-released fourth album Death By Rock And Roll (Fearless Records). […]

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce a headline Belfast show at the Telegraph Building on Wednesday 24th August 2022 1
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THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce a headline Belfast show at the Telegraph Building on Wednesday 24th August 2022

March 28, 2022 XS Noize

US rock band, The Gaslight Anthem are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Telegraph Building on Wednesday 24th August 2022. The band is currently working on new music for their sixth LP; […]

London based electronic artists Ross K and Noé Solange release new single 'Time' 1
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London based electronic artists Ross K and Noé Solange release new single ‘Time’

March 28, 2022 XS Noize

‘Time’ is a track from London based electronic artists Ross K and Noé Solange. This mesmerizing piece takes you on an introspective journey between finding solace in stillness whilst yearning for change. “It’s about feeling […]

VAN MORRISON announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 19th August 2022 1
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VAN MORRISON announces Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 19th August 2022

March 28, 2022 XS Noize

Van Morrison is pleased to announce a very special show at Custom House Square on Friday 19th August 2022, joined by very special guests on the night. Born in 1945, Van heard his Shipyard worker […]

TEDDY FAILURE share brand new single ‘Be My Guest’ from their debut EP ‘I’m A Failure Pt. 1’
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TEDDY FAILURE share brand new single ‘Be My Guest’ from their debut EP ‘I’m A Failure Pt. 1’

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

Rising Swedish duo Teddy Failure – Teo Runsiö and Frans Torell – excel at writing songs that capture the highs and lows of your teenage years. The pair capture every step, from first love to […]

RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th 2
New Music

RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

RY X will release his eagerly anticipated third studio album ‘Blood Moon’ on June 17th on digital and streaming, while physical formats will follow on August 26th. The album announcement is amplified as he today […]

BUDJERAH to release new EP ‘Conversations’ on April 8th - Watch the video for his current single ‘What Should I Do?’
Gigs

BUDJERAH to release new EP ‘Conversations’ on April 8th – Watch the video for his current single ‘What Should I Do?’

March 26, 2022 XS Noize

Budjerah is Australia’s rising homegrown R&B star. Possessing a heart-wrenching voice, songwriting ingenuity and old-soul wisdom, it quickly became abundantly clear that he was the kind of artist that the nation had been missing. He demonstrates talent and […]

KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour 1
Gigs

KINGS OF LEON announce INHALER as special guests at The SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Kings of Leon have announced that Inhaler are confirmed as special guests at SSE Arena, Belfast, Sunday 26 June 2022. Upon release in March 2021, Kings of Leon’s eighth studio album ‘When You See Yourself’ […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release video for 'Can't Take You Anywhere'
Gigs

SKUNK ANANSIE release video for ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released the brand new video for their single ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’. Filmed in the past week on tour in Spain and Portugal it gives fans a thrilling taste […]

JAMES GILLESPIE shares new single 'Love On The Side' - Listen Now
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JAMES GILLESPIE shares new single ‘Love On The Side’ – Listen Now

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Last year saw James Gillespie enjoy the biggest moment of his career to date when his Kygo collab ‘Gone Are The Days’ exceeded 60 million streams. The Norwegian superstar became the latest huge artist to […]

REEF release their brand new single ‘Best Of Me’ from forthcoming album 'Shoot Me Your Ace'
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REEF release their brand new single ‘Best Of Me’ from forthcoming album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Glastonbury quartet REEF have released their brand new single, ‘Best Of Me’, accompanied by a brilliant lyric video, which brings their album art to life, featuring musical skeletons, wolfman skateboarders and glorious animation. A stomping […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce ONE-OFF live performance of NEW GOLD DREAM in support of UNICEF FOR CHILDREN IN UKRAINE 3
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS announced for major outdoor show – in the grounds of English Heritage’s Audley End House & Gardens, Essex on 11th August

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Simple Minds have announced they will perform a special outdoor show in the grounds of English Heritage’s Audley End House & Gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex, as part of this summer’s Heritage Live concert series. […]

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022 1
Gigs

GORILLAZ announce their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022

March 25, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz have announced their first Irish performance since 2018 with a show at 3Arena, Dublin on August 17th 2022. Virtual band Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs. Created […]

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