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        • 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 […]

          CHALK
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          CHALK Announce Headline Show at The Limelight, Belfast — May 16th 2026

          October 24, 2025

          Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, Chalk have seen a meteoric rise throughout 2025 — from a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring to acclaimed debut festival […]

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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 […]

        • 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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        • :Panic :Over
          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
          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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Glen Matlock
          Podcast

          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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DMA’S release video for 'Round & Around' - Watch Now!
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DMA’S release video for ‘Round & Around’ – Watch Now!

October 28, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S current album THE GLOW represented a huge leap forward for the Australian trio. They infused their euphoric anthems with pulsating alt-pop synths and big beat dynamics, a heady blend which resulted in the highest […]

Watch the trailer for Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds with SHANE MACGOWAN 1
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Watch the trailer for Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds with SHANE MACGOWAN

October 27, 2020 XS Noize

CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional […]

BELLE & SEBASTIAN set to release a double live album 'What to Look for in Summer' on December 11th 1
New Music

BELLE & SEBASTIAN set to release a double live album ‘What to Look for in Summer’ on December 11th

October 27, 2020 XS Noize

On December 11th, Matador Records will release Belle and Sebastian’s What to Look for in Summer, a live double album gathering choice selections from the band’s 2019 world tour, including last summer’s epic “Boaty Weekender” […]

JAKE BUGG shares cinematic short film for new single 'All I Need' - Watch Now!
New Music

JAKE BUGG shares cinematic short film for new single ‘All I Need’ – Watch Now!

October 27, 2020 XS Noize

Jake Bugg has shared his euphoric new single and cinematic short film All I Need, which is another taster of his fresh new sound and follows recently released tracks Rabbit Hole and Saviours of the […]

THE GREAT LESLIE set to release new single 'Out Of My Hands' on 30th October
New Music

THE GREAT LESLIE set to release new single ‘Out Of My Hands’ on 30th October

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

The Great Leslie are a London based Alt-Rock band combining raw vocals with Rock n Roll influence to produce a sound that will leave you wanting more. Inspired by David Bowie, Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, […]

BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th
Gigs

BAP KENNEDY To Receive Posthumous OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD as part of the NI Music Prize on November 12th

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

This year’s Oh Yeah Legend Award is in association with Marie Curie, Belfast and is dedicated to the singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy, who died in 2016. This is in recognition of Bap’s enduring legacy, chiefly as […]

AC/DC unleashes the video for 'Shot In The Dark' - Watch Now! 2
New Music

AC/DC unleashes the video for ‘Shot In The Dark’ – Watch Now!

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

AC/DC unleashes the video for “Shot In The Dark” directed by their longtime video director, David Mallet. The release of the video was preceded by a conversation between Mallet and the band, touching on stories […]

THESE NEW PURITANS announce Hidden [MMXX], 10-year anniversary re-issue 1
New Music

THESE NEW PURITANS announce Hidden [MMXX], 10-year anniversary re-issue

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

Domino are delighted to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of These New Puritans’ Hidden with Hidden [MMXX] – a re-issue of the original album in its full glory accompanied by new and unreleased material from […]

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch 'Call The Cops' show on Youtube 2
New Music

HAPPY MONDAYS band members Shaun and Bez launch ‘Call The Cops’ show on Youtube

October 26, 2020 XS Noize

Sundays will never be the same again – Shaun and Bez have launched their own YouTube channel!!! ‘Shaun & Bez: Call The Cops’ first episode went live on Sunday 25TH October 2020 at 12 midday. […]

Former DURAN DURAN Frontman ANDY WICKETT Releases Second Set Of Early Demos!
New Music

Former DURAN DURAN Frontman ANDY WICKETT Releases Second Set Of Early Demos!

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Fans of British new wave icons Duran Duran got the treat of a lifetime when Andy Wickett, the original vocalist of the group who was eventually replaced by Simon LeBon, released Girls On Film – 1979 […]

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share 'Sunflower' video as 'No Sound Ever Dies' album hits No.1
New Music

EMPORER OF ICE CREAM share ‘Sunflower’ video as ‘No Sound Ever Dies’ album hits No.1

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Rarely (if ever) has a band’s debut album taken as long to reach its fans as No Sound Ever Dies by Emperor of Ice Cream, but perhaps theirs’ is no ordinary story. The album’s title alludes to the feeling within the band […]

AMY MONTGOMERY shares video for new single ‘Anywhere’ - Watch Now
New Music

AMY MONTGOMERY shares video for new single ‘Anywhere’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Amy Montgomery has shared her new single, ‘Anywhere’, the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming debut EP, Intangible, out on November 20th. Uplifting, radiant and full of character, ‘Anywhere’ is an inspiring and […]

GORILLAZ release 'Song Machine' today & announce live dates
Gigs

GORILLAZ release ‘Song Machine’ today & announce live dates

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez – the highly-anticipated new album from Gorillaz has finally arrived!  With seven episodes available to date, each with its very own video following the adventures of Noodle, 2D, […]

SIGUR RÓS set to release orchestral album 'ODIN'S RAVEN MAGIC' - out 4th December 2
New Music

SIGUR RÓS set to release orchestral album ‘ODIN’S RAVEN MAGIC’ – out 4th December

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Sigur Rós announce the long-awaited album release of Odin’s Raven Magic, an orchestral work featuring the Schola Cantorum of Reykjavik and L’Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire national de Paris. The work, which draws on the […]

HOT CHIP Unveil New Single & Video 'Straight To The Morning' Ft. JARVIS COCKER
New Music

HOT CHIP Unveil New Single & Video ‘Straight To The Morning’ Ft. JARVIS COCKER

October 23, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Hot Chip are pleased to announce their brand new single “Straight To The Morning” featuring the inimitable Jarvis Cocker. Produced by the band and Mark Ralph, the song is a transportive tonic of fresh, […]

BEANS ON TOAST releases video for new single 'The Village Disco' Feat: FRANK TURNER 3
New Music

BEANS ON TOAST releases video for new single ‘The Village Disco’ Feat: FRANK TURNER

October 22, 2020 XS Noize

As BEANS ON TOAST prepares to get ‘Knee Deep In Nostalgia’ with his latest album, today, he casts us back in time to the heady days of “The Village Disco”. With a little help from […]

FOO FIGHTERS Release Amazon Original EP - Live On the Radio 1996
New Music

FOO FIGHTERS Release Amazon Original EP – Live On the Radio 1996

October 22, 2020 XS Noize

Foo Fighters have released a new Amazon Original EP, Live On the Radio 1996, available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music. The four songs that comprise Live On the Radio 1996 were originally […]

ARCHITECTS announce brand new album 'For Those That Wish To Exist'- Out February 26th 2021
Gigs

ARCHITECTS announce an exclusive, worldwide streaming event at The Royal Albert Hall on November 21st

October 22, 2020 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS will be performing an exclusive live streaming event from the stunning surrounding of The Royal Albert Hall in London, on November the 21st via Veeps, with tickets going on sale Friday 23rd October at […]

PAUL MCCARTNEY announces 'McCartney III' the third album in a trilogy of classics 1
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PAUL MCCARTNEY announces ‘McCartney III’ the third album in a trilogy of classics

October 21, 2020 XS Noize

2020 marks 50 years since Paul McCartney released his self-titled first solo album. Featuring Paul playing every instrument and writing and recording every song, McCartney’s effortless charms have only grown in stature and influence over […]

Leeds trio THE CALLS release their FALL INSIDE AGAIN EP on 20th November 1
New Music

Leeds trio THE CALLS release their FALL INSIDE AGAIN EP on 20th November

October 21, 2020 XS Noize

Leeds trio THE CALLS release their FALL INSIDE AGAIN EP on 20 November on Atomic Records, a record that combines their three most recent singles, A Change Is Gonna Come Around Here, Fall Inside and […]

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