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        • The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

          Chet Faker
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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

          Cast
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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

          October 24, 2025

          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

          dust - Sky is Falling
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dust – Sky Is Falling

          October 15, 2025

          Dust’s Sky Is Falling doesn’t so much make a statement as just show up and grab your attention. The Australian 5-piece follow up on their 2023 debut with an album that isn’t polished or overworked; […]

        • 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: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

          Idlewild
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          LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at KOKO: Thirty Years On, Still Fierce, Poetic, and Brilliantly Alive

          October 20, 2025

          Just three years ago, Idlewild celebrated the 20th anniversary of their most successful album, The Remote Part. Hearing that LP performed in full brought a wave of halcyon nostalgia to fans who have followed the […]

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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
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          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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          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          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 […]

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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

          white lies
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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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EMBRACE announce 'Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)' live streamed gig & album 1
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EMBRACE announce ‘Best Of (Live from the Cellar of Dreams)’ live streamed gig & album

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Following on from the success of their recent Out Of Nothing live-streamed gig, Embrace announce another live-streamed event and associated album release. The band will be performing a Best Of live-streamed set from their Bradford […]

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrates the 20th Anniversary of '13 Tales From Urban Bohemia' with streamed concert 1
Gigs

THE DANDY WARHOLS celebrates the 20th Anniversary of ’13 Tales From Urban Bohemia’ with streamed concert

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

On December 30, Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to present a global streaming event featuring beloved alternative rock group The Dandy Warhols, with a special show from their hometown of Portland, Oregon. Called “The Dandy […]

SEVEN RED LIONS release new single 'Under the Skin' - Listen Now!
New Music

SEVEN RED LIONS release new single ‘Under the Skin’ – Listen Now!

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Seven Red Lions is a multi-international alternative indie rock band based in London UK. The band was formed in 2015 by the lead singer and guitarist David Lion. In the same year, they released their […]

LOW ISLAND share video for new single 'In Your Arms' - Watch Now! 2
Gigs

LOW ISLAND share live version of ‘In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room)’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 2020 PPL Momentum artist Low Island share an intimate and captivating live version of their latest single In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room); created with long-term collaborator Ben Ogunbiyi in rural France. […]

JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’
New Music

JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

There is no escape from the bad news. It’s on every newsstand, every TV screen, in every conversation, on every social media page, with 24-hour news updates to remind us. There is no escape. There […]

HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more
Gigs

HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

On December 18th 2020, Hot Chip and Friends will go “Straight To The Morning” with one long B2B DJ set in support of Crisis, the national charity for people who are homeless. The stream will […]

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP 3
New Music

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

THE LICKERISH QUARTET — Band members of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Slash’s Snake Pit, Finn Brothers, Alice Cooper, Air & Beck – and all formerly of Jellyfish – reunite for 2nd EP with their […]

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY 1
Gigs

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

Season’s Greetings to you all and welcome to Snow Water’s Under a Christmas Sky! Under a Christmas, Sky features Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum. From […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to make a long-awaited return to live shows next year. The iconic singer-songwriter and former Verve frontman will play two full-scale shows at the London Palladium on May 21st and 22nd […]

Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs
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Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

 Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ - Listen Now! 2
New Music

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ – Listen Now!

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows today share ‘Parliament Hill’, the second track to be revealed from their collaborative new album Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough, […]

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single 'Robbed Me'
New Music

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single ‘Robbed Me’

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

2020 continues to be a year of new beginnings for Daniel Donskoy. The cosmopolitan actor and musician with roots in Moscow, Berlin, Tel Aviv and London shows no signs of stopping after the release of […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes's Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 1
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Global sensation Dermot Kennedy announces an additional concert to his huge run of sold-out summer shows, at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 Just this week, Dermot has taken the #1 slot […]

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ - Watch Now!
New Music

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ – Watch Now!

December 5, 2020 XS Noize

The music community has shown a huge amount of ingenuity in trying to connect with fans while conventional shows can’t happen. But no-one has done anything quite like what Flawes did to bring their recent […]

RICKY WARWICK releases new single 'You Don't Love Me' ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder
Gigs

RICKY WARWICK releases new single ‘You Don’t Love Me’ ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today sees Ricky Warwick release the second single from his first studio album in five years ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ The new single is titled ‘You Don’t Love Me’ and features a guest […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE release 'Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)' - Listen Now! 1
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE release ‘Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)’ – Listen Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

The adrenaline-fuelled groove machine that is The Winachi Tribe release a remix of their debut single ‘Time For Love’ through A1M Records. . Initially released five years ago, David Tolan (Primal Scream, Tears For Fears) […]

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth'
Gigs

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence’s first album of original music in a decade, ‘The Bitter Truth,’ will be released on March 26th, 2021 (Sony Music), and pre-orders are now live. Evanescence already released the following tracks earlier this year […]

IDLES share new video for 'Kill Them With Kindness' 1
Gigs

IDLES share new video for ‘Kill Them With Kindness’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today, IDLES have shared a new animated video for album highlight “Kill Them With Kindness”. The video, which was directed and designed by James Carbutt and animated by Pip Williamson, is taken from the band’s […]

Listen to 'Hawk On The Cliff' from Joshua & Connor Burnside's new project /////// [seacht líne]
New Music

Listen to ‘Hawk On The Cliff’ from Joshua & Connor Burnside’s new project /////// [seacht líne]

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Born out of an experiment and a foray into the unknown /////// (or seacht líne) is the brainchild of the brothers’ Burnside, Joshua and Connor. As the nights grew dark and long, the brothers began […]

GAVIN JAMES shares brand new track ‘Man On The Moon’ - Listen Now!
New Music

GAVIN JAMES shares brand new track ‘Man On The Moon’ – Listen Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

With 1.5 billion streams, 5.6 million monthly listeners at Spotify and sold-out arena shows, Gavin James has achieved phenomenal global success by simply letting his songs speak for themselves. He excels at music’s essential qualities: […]

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