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          David Gray Announces Summer 2026 UK & Ireland Tour Dates

          September 1, 2025

          Following his headline Legends set at Electric Picnic this weekend, David Gray today announces a brand-new summer run of UK & Ireland dates for June–July 2026 as part of his Past & Present World Tour. The tour has […]

          Babyshambles
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          Babyshambles announce their live return, after eleven years, with ten shows this autumn and winter

          September 1, 2025

          After months of speculation, Babyshambles are delighted to announce their live return, after eleven long years, with ten shows this autumn and winter. The tour coincides with the 20th anniversary of Babyshambles’ much-loved, critically lauded […]

          Def Leppard
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          Def Leppard announce Belfast Belsonic show – Friday 26 June 2026

          September 1, 2025

          Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Jehnny Beth – You Heartbreaker, You

          August 27, 2025

          Multi-disciplinary artist Jehnny Beth — singer-songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, and actor — unveils her latest long-player, You Heartbreaker, You. Recorded and produced with longtime collaborator Johnny Hostile at their 20L07 studio in France, the […]

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Rosellas – Every Beautiful Night

          August 26, 2025

          Manchester indie-rock outfit Rosellas have been grafting hard since their first gig in July 2019. Through lockdown, COVID, and relentless touring, they’ve steadily built their reputation, selling out increasingly bigger venues and earning a loyal […]

        • 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: The Sword at The Bellwether Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Sword at The Bellwether

          September 1, 2025

          Texas stoner doom legends The Sword celebrated the 15th anniversary of their sci-fi concept album Warp Riders with a full playthrough Saturday at The Bellwether in Downtown Los Angeles. Lead singer and guitarist JD Cronise […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Maccabees – All Points East

          August 26, 2025

          As All Points East drew to its final weekend, so too did the clouds of dust kicked up by Victoria Park’s well-trodden fields—so much so that a weather warning was issued, sending many festivalgoers scrambling […]

        • 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
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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 […]

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

          Matt Berninger (The National) on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ | XS Noize Podcast #241
          Podcasts

          The National’s Matt Berninger on His New Solo Album ‘Get Sunk’ & European Tour | XS Noize Podcast #241

          August 20, 2025

          In Episode #241 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Matt Berninger — frontman of The National and acclaimed solo artist — about his brand-new album Get Sunk. Best known for his […]

          The Subways
          Podcasts

          The Subways: 20 Years of ‘Young For Eternity’ & What’s Next | XS Noize Podcast #240

          August 13, 2025

          In Episode #240 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper,  from The Subways, to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Young For Eternity and the […]

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THE WATERBOYS announce brand new record ‘All Souls Hill’ - Hear first single ‘The Liar’ 2
New Music

THE WATERBOYS unveil powerful imagery in video for new album’s title track ‘All Souls Hill’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The Waterboys today drop another compelling video for new single ‘All Souls Hill’ – the title track to their new album out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl and which follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Good Luck […]

Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single 'Shane MacGowan’s Teeth'
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Derry three-piece TOUTS return with new single ‘Shane MacGowan’s Teeth’

February 2, 2022 XS Noize

The static and squall of fresh hype closed in on Derry three-piece TOUTS as the teenage punks and caustic diarists of the mundane and maddening punched and kicked themselves into view five years ago. Holding […]

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022
Gigs

SCOOTER return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday June 25th 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Following two SOLD OUT Custom House Square shows in 2021, Scooter return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, June 25th 2022. Don’t miss out on this […]

EMF are back with 'GO GO SAPIENS' their first album of all-new material since 1995
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EMF are back with ‘GO GO SAPIENS’ their first album of all-new material since 1995

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

EMF, the band responsible for the chart-topping smash hit “Unbelievable,” are back with their first album of all-new material since 1995. GO GO SAPIENS is the album fans have been patiently waiting for and begins […]

WET LEG share video for new single 'Oh No' & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows
Gigs

WET LEG share video for new single ‘Oh No’ & announce run of UK instore gigs + Austin, Texas SXSW shows

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers each wear a small gold necklace made by Hester: one that says Wet, and one that says Leg. Before last summer, those necklaces would have been cryptic to almost everyone else. However, a […]

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour
Gigs

JAMES BOURNE announces The Sugar Beach tour

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation, starting with his arena-conquering success with Busted, he has scored five #1 smash hits, several Top 10 singles and achieved multi-Platinum album success […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track 'The Smoke'
Gigs

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner announce European tour for 2022

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today announced details of their debut European tour for 2022, including UK dates in London at […]

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’
Gigs

RICKY ROSS announces solo album and tour ‘Short Stories Vol. 2’ alongside a memoir ‘Walking Back Home’

February 1, 2022 XS Noize

Ricky Ross, songwriter and lead singer for Deacon Blue, one of Scotland’s most respected bands, follows the release of 2020’s City Of Love, the band’s most successful album in 25 years, with a solo album […]

LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022 1
Gigs

LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022

January 31, 2022 XS Noize

Longitude returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022. The first round of acts is as follows. Longitude favourite Dave returns to headline the Friday night of Longitude. […]

Glasgow singer-songwriter JOESEF announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022
Gigs

Glasgow singer-songwriter JOESEF announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022

January 31, 2022 XS Noize

Glasgow singer-songwriter, Joesef is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022. Joesef ended 2021 playing to thousands of fans at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom for his right-of-passage […]

KAE TEMPEST shares new single ‘More Pressure’ featuring Kevin Abstract
New Music

KAE TEMPEST unveils video for ‘More Pressure’ – Watch Now

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of Kae Tempest’s new single “More Pressure” with Kevin Abstract earlier this month, the British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist, and playwright drops the official video for the song today. The […]

PET SHOP BOYS release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’
New Music

PET SHOP BOYS release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’, taken from his latest studio album “Closer”. Continuing the run of outstanding album collaborations and the final single to be […]

THE CHAINSMOKERS share video for their highly anticipated new single High'
New Music

THE CHAINSMOKERS share video for their highly anticipated new single High’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following a two-year break from touring and releasing music, and nearly being replaced by two new guys, Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have returned to unveil their highly anticipated new single […]

THE KOOKS announce new album '10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark' this July - Watch video for 'Connection'
Gigs

THE KOOKS announce new album ’10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark’ this July – Watch video for ‘Connection’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today British indie-pop trailblazers THE KOOKS announce their sixth studio album, ‘10 TRACKS TO ECHO IN THE DARK’. It will be released on July 22nd via Lonely Cat / AWAL Recordings and is a fresh […]

LEA HEART returns with a brand new single ‘Taking Back My Heart’
Gigs

LEA HEART returns with a brand new single ‘Taking Back My Heart’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Lea Heart’s music career kick-started at the start of the pandemic, but despite the challenges this brought, the young Kildare native released her debut EP, her track ‘A Million Goodbyes’ featured in hit TV series […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track 'The Smoke'
Gigs

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track ‘The Smoke’

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today revealed a new track The Smoke and its accompanying lyric video, created by the BAFTA-winning […]

ZHEANI announces new EP ‘I Hate People On The Internet’ - Watch video for new single ‘Napalm’
New Music

ZHEANI announces new EP ‘I Hate People On The Internet’ – Watch video for new single ‘Napalm’

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

To date, Zheani has built a reputation for writing culturally poignant music that chastises many of the problems rife within the modern world. Her latest release, ‘Napalm’, is no different. It is a track that […]

FOO FIGHTERS feature film ‘Studio 666’ will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022
New Music

FOO FIGHTERS feature film ‘Studio 666’ will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

Pictures Releasing U.K. announced today that Studio 666 will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022. In Studio 666, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters move […]

DARREN HAYES returns with new music after 10 years - Watch the video for new single ‘Let’s Try Being In Love’
Gigs

DARREN HAYES returns with new music after 10 years – Watch the video for new single ‘Let’s Try Being In Love’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Iconic Australian musician Darren Hayes has today announced his first new music in a decade and the beginning of a brand new chapter of accomplishments. Leading with the effervescent new single ‘Let’s Try Being In […]

INTERPOL announce their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU
Gigs

INTERPOL announce their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

This spring, Interpol will embark on their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU. A second night at London’s Roundhouse has been added for June 15, following a previously […]

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