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        • Remember Monday
          News

          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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Cloudy June
Gigs

CLOUDY JUNE shares video for new single ‘Devil Is A Woman’

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

The 24-year-old German/Cuban artist Cloudy June is emerging as a force to be reckoned with. A rising feminist and queer icon, Cloudy June’s songs confront social expectations with blunt, no-holds-barred takes on issues such as […]

The Smile
Gigs

THE SMILE announce brand-new live release – ‘The Smile At Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022’

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile has today revealed details of a brand-new live release, The Smile At Montreux Jazz Festival July 2022. The seven track, eight song digital-only live release of selected tracks from the band’s debut album A […]

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
New Music

OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE to raffle limited collectable ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ vinyl

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

In December 2020, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, a registered music charity in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, was gifted one of only fifty limited edition acetates (number 44), hand-cut at Abbey Road Studios, of the 2020 […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL announce Optical Delusion UK Tour for March-April 2023

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

Pioneering electronic music duo Orbital have today announced an extensive UK tour to follow the release of their new studio album Optical Delusion, out February 17, 2023, via London Records. Orbital’s Optical Delusion UK Tour […]

Skinny Living
Gigs

SKINNY LIVING bring their ‘Acoustic Soul Tour’ to Limelight, Belfast on 12th May 2023

December 12, 2022 XS Noize

Skinny Living’s story is one of struggle, troubling situations and relentless hard graft. It’s also one of synchronicity, chance meetings, and the unflinching belief that their glorious indie soul music will reach the audience it […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 release ‘Oh Caroline’ Video from their Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today release the official video for ‘Oh Caroline’ – taken from their critically acclaimed Number 1 album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. You can watch the Samuel Bradley-directed video BELOW. Released in […]

Litany
New Music

LITANY shares new single ‘Die Hard (Is A Christmas Film)’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

“Yippee ki-yay, motherfucker!” If you’re one of the countless people who get the festive season started by once again watching McClane take on Gruber in ‘Die Hard’, you’ll know that translates approximately as “Christmas is […]

Simple Minds
New Music

SIMPLE MINDS release new single TRAFFIC featuring RUSSELL MAEL OF SPARKS

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Today Simple Minds release a new mix as well as an acoustic version of ‘Traffic’, the third single to be taken from their outstanding eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. Written by the band’s […]

Björk
New Music

Björk releases sideproject remix of atopos from ‘fossora’

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

Björk has released the sideproject remix of the track ‘atopos’; a hammering expansion on the original track that is layered with crisp, busy beats. Björk collaborated with Sideproject when producing some of the beats from […]

The Killers
Gigs

THE KILLERS announce Belfast Vital show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st Sep 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr

December 9, 2022 XS Noize

The Killers have announced a HUGE Belfast show at Boucher Road Playing Fields on Friday, 1st September 2023, with special guest Johnny Marr. The Las Vegas band returns to the city for the first time […]

Gorillaz
Gigs

GORILLAZ share new single ‘SKINNY APE’ & announce revolutionary new AR music video performances in LDN & NYC

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Gorillaz will revolutionise the very concept of musical performance as they transform the streets of New York and London into stages for two groundbreaking performances of their brand-new track ‘Skinny Ape’. Taking place at 14.30 […]

Matt Goss
Gigs

MATT GOSS Announces Major Spring UK Tour including London Royal Albert Hall & New Album

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

Matt Goss, the legendary Bros frontman, is returning to the musical stage in the UK following his recent appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and an 11-year Las Vegas residency, with brand new music and major […]

Philip Selway
Gigs

PHILIP SELWAY shares video for ‘Check For Signs Of Life’ from upcoming album “Strange Dance” & Announces UK and European tour dates

December 8, 2022 XS Noize

With his new album Strange Dance due out 24th February via Bella Union, and having previously shared a visualizer for lead single “Check For Signs Of Life”, today Philip Selway shares a mesmerising and beautifully-shot […]

Begonia
Gigs

BEGONIA shares the video for new single ‘Cold Night’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Begonia’s reputation as one of the biggest, boldest voices to emerge from Canada in recent years continued with her recent single ‘Right Here’. Earning airplay and acclaim that stretched into the UK, US, Germany and […]

Lana Del Rey
New Music

LANA DEL REY announces her ninth studio album ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today Lana Del Rey announces her highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, ’ due for release on 10th March 2023. It follows the recent success of […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES release Rok Predin directed video for ‘Here, There And Everywhere’

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Watch the new official video for The Beatles’ “Here, There And Everywhere” by Trunk Animation. “Follow the band on tour, as they face an ever-changing backdrop of cities, hotels, roads, and gigs, with only each […]

Sasha & John Digweed
Gigs

SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED are back in Belfast to headline The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 8th April 2023

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

The original DJ Duo Sasha & John Digweed are back in Belfast to headline The Telegraph Building on Saturday, 8th April 2023. John Digweed and Sasha spent almost two decades collaborating after their first meeting […]

Orbital
Gigs

ORBITAL release new single ‘Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)’ feat. The Mediaeval Babes

December 7, 2022 XS Noize

Orbital release their new single ‘Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)’ featuring The Mediaeval Baebes today, December 7, through London Records. The track is the second to be taken from Orbital’s new album Optical […]

David Guetta
Gigs

DAVID GUETTA returns to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday, 10th June 2023

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

Global superstar DJ David Guetta has announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Saturday, 10th June 2023. There are artists and entertainers who achieve stardom and popularity, […]

Stella Rose
New Music

STELLA ROSE shares the video for her second single ‘Angel’

December 6, 2022 XS Noize

NYC-based singer, poet, and musician Stella Rose returns with her second single, “Angel,” alongside an accompanying music video. As remarked by PAPER contributor Jade Gomez, the track induces “auditory whiplash,” slowing things down and introducing […]

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