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        • The Milk
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          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘The Middle’ ahead of upcoming album Borderlands

          September 10, 2025

          Today, The Milk release the video for their latest single, ‘The Middle’, the third single to be taken from their forthcoming sophisticated new album Borderlands, out 19 September on WLS Records. “The Middle’ began life […]

          Above & Beyond
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          Above & Beyond to Headline Belfast’s Telegraph Building on Saturday, November 1

          September 10, 2025

          To celebrate their new album, ‘Bigger Than All Of Us’ and following their sell-out Belfast show in 2024, Above & Beyond are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show in The […]

          The Dears
          News

          The Dears Announce Ninth Album “Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!” – Out November 7

          September 10, 2025

          The Dears are today announcing their ninth studio album, Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!, out November 7, 2025 via Next Door Records.  Their first new record since 2020’s Lovers Rock, the album arrives with praise from New […]

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          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 […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

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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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          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 […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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
        • 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
        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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 […]

          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, […]

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THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022 1
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THE STRANGLERS announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on Saturday 24th September 2022

November 1, 2021 XS Noize

The Stranglers rescheduled European tour in autumn 2022 has been extended with 3 dates across the Irish Sea added now added. These shows will be their first visit since 2019. The tour calls at Limerick […]

SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’
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SAMMY PORTER teams up with KAREN HARDING for new single ‘Celebrate’

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

A regular #1 artist on Beatport, Sammy Porter’s singles such as ‘Talking Like Friends’ and ‘Let Your Love’ have taken him to over 50 million career streams, 5 million video views and 2500 plays on […]

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single 'Peace' - Listen Now
New Music

Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX release new single ‘Peace’ – Listen Now

October 31, 2021 XS Noize

Acclaimed Glasgow, Scotland-based alt-pop brother duo SAINT PHNX have released their self-written holiday song, “Peace,”. Part of Atlantic Records’ yearly holiday compilation, the track describes finding peace in this crazy world.  The duo’s label-debut single, […]

WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022 1
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WESTLIFE Announce ‘THE WILD DREAMS’ TOUR for Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Friday 8th July 2022

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

The UK’s & Ireland’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announced an extensive 2022 tour as their sensational return to music continues. Tickets for the spectacular The Wild Dreams Tour go on […]

KiD RAiN shares video for new single 'Magic' - Watch Now
New Music

KiD RAiN shares video for new single ‘Magic’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

KiD RAiN is quickly becoming one of the hottest new prospects in UK pop after the breakthrough success of his take on ‘Accidentally In Love’. His teasers for the song generated millions of likes on TikTok, and things continued to explode […]

CODY FROST shares Halloween themed video for new single 'Berlin' - Watch Now
New Music

CODY FROST shares Halloween themed video for new single ‘Berlin’ – Watch Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Cody Frost’s debut EP ‘IT’S NOT REAL’ put her on the map, her angsty, aggressive dark pop winning tastemaker attention included continuing support from Jack Saunders at Radio 1. Now Cody follows the EP by […]

REEF release new single 'Shoot Me Your Ace' with death defying video
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REEF release new single ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’ with death defying video

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Following an array of outstanding summer festival appearances Glastonbury, rockers REEF announce the release of their new single ‘Shoot Me Your Ace’, produced by former Duran Duran/ Power Station guitarist Andy Taylor. A joyful blast […]

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’
New Music

MEDUZA enlist global chart topper, Hozier for new single ‘Tell It To My Heart’

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

Platinum-selling hitmakers Meduza and Hozier have linked up on the new collaborative single ‘Tell It To My Heart’, out 29th October. An emotion-steeped, atmospheric electronic masterpiece, ‘Tell It To My Heart’ pairs the trademark sophisticated […]

PALE WAVES announce 2022 UK and Irish headline tour 1
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PALE WAVES announce 2022 UK and Irish headline tour

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

PALE WAVES embark upon their biggest UK and Irish headline tour early next year, kicking off in Bristol and culminating in a huge hometown show in Manchester. The tour is the band’s first since Covid […]

ROE releases new single 'Destroyer' feat. Ciaran Lavery - Listen Now
New Music

ROE releases new single ‘Destroyer’ feat. Ciaran Lavery – Listen Now

October 29, 2021 XS Noize

After the success of the recent single Cruel which saw her on the BBC Radio 1 playlist as BBC Introducing track of the week, ROE ventures further into her self styled “existential indie” sound through […]

METRONOMY announce new album 'Small World' - Watch video for lead single 'It's Good To Be Back' 1
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METRONOMY announce new album ‘Small World’ – Watch video for lead single ‘It’s Good To Be Back’

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Metronomy today announce details of their seventh studio album Small World, out on 18th February 2022 via Because Music. The Joseph Mount fronted collective also share Small World’s lead single ‘It’s good to be back’, […]

PAUL DRAPER announces new album, 'Cult Leader Tactics' & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March 1
Gigs

PAUL DRAPER announces new album, ‘Cult Leader Tactics’ & 21-date UK tour throughout February and March

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

On 28th January KScope will release acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s Cult Leader Tactics, his first album since 2017’s lauded Spooky Action. Cult Leader Tactics is a satire on the genre of […]

Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single 'Sandcastles' - Listen Now
New Music

Bangor four-piece, THE FLORENTINAS release their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ – Listen Now

October 28, 2021 XS Noize

Bangor four-piece, The Florentinas have released their debut single ‘Sandcastles’ today. ‘Sandcastles’ was recorded by Rocky O’Reilly at Start Together Studios, Belfast, and captures the indie rock capability of the young four-piece, who cite Two […]

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM announce intimate UK & EIRE Dates
Gigs

PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM announce intimate UK & EIRE Dates

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

This Autumn – PRINCESS GOES TO THE BUTTERFLY MUSEUM – will be coming to the UK & Ireland for a series of intimate headline shows. The electronic project of Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and […]

BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022
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BASTILLE announce UK arena tour April 2022

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

Bastille are pleased to announce the first leg of the, ‘Give Me The Future tour 2022 – a headline tour for April 2022 with a run of shows across major cities including London’s The O2, […]

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022 1
Gigs

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT announces a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 12th March 2022. CMAT today announces her debut album If My Wife New I’d Be Dead, set for release […]

THE SLOW SHOW announce their new album STILL LIFE set for release on February 4th, 2022 & share new single 'Blinking' 2
Gigs

THE SLOW SHOW announce their new album STILL LIFE set for release on February 4th, 2022 & share new single ‘Blinking’

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

The Slow Show will release their fourth studio album, their first for 3 years, entitled ‘STILL LIFE’, via [PIAS] (Europe) and Velveteen Records (ROW) on 4th February 2022. The four-piece who first formed in Manchester, […]

New Zealand five-piece LEISURE announce new album 'Sunsetter' - Out 3rd December 1
New Music

New Zealand five-piece LEISURE announce new album ‘Sunsetter’ – Out 3rd December

October 27, 2021 XS Noize

New Zealand five-piece LEISURE have announced details of new album Sunsetter, out 3rd December on Nettwerk. A twelve-track release, Sunsetter will become LEISURE’s third studio album, following on from 2019’s Twister and their 2016 eponymous […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single 'Change' from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore
Gigs

THE WAR ON DRUGS share new single ‘Change’ from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

The War On Drugs have today released “Change,” a new song from their forthcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, out this Friday on Atlantic Records. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is an uncommon rock […]

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series
New Music

INTERPOL & DAVID LYNCH drop new collaborative NFT series

October 26, 2021 XS Noize

At the 2011 Coachella Festival, Interpol debuted their dynamic collaboration with filmmaker David Lynch: an overlay of Lynch’s frantic short film I Touch a Red Button Man with the group’s ferocious 2010 single ‘Lights’. The […]

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