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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; […]

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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
          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 […]

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          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, […]

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        • 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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        • :Panic :Over
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          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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KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD Announce details of new album, ‘K.G.’
New Music

KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD Announce details of new album, ‘K.G.’

October 21, 2020 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have today announced their return with a new album, K.G. Released on KGLW via Caroline on Friday 20th November 2020, the 10-track album is their sixteenth since forming in […]

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

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

October 21, 2020 XS Noize

ARCHITECTS will release their ninth studio record ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ on 26th February via Epitaph. The self-produced record arrives as the follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed 2018 release ‘Holy Hell’, which […]

NI MUSIC PRIZE 2020 Confirmed for Thursday November 12th @ 8pm as part of Sound of Belfast 2020 1
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NI MUSIC PRIZE 2020 Confirmed for Thursday November 12th @ 8pm as part of Sound of Belfast 2020

October 20, 2020 XS Noize

The NI Music Prize has confirmed that this year’s awards will go ahead with an online broadcast on November 12th. The event, which will take place at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, will be a […]

CAMELPHAT announce their highly anticipated debut album ‘Dark Matter’ - out on 30th October 2
Gigs

CAMELPHAT announce their highly anticipated debut album ‘Dark Matter’ – out on 30th October

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

Multi-platinum and Ivor-Novello nominated duo Camelphat have today announced their highly anticipated debut album ‘Dark Matter’ out on 30th October via RCA UK. They have also shared a new track ‘Witching Hour’ feat. Will Easton […]

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021 1
Gigs

MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE announce Dublin & Belfast shows in December 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

They’re back! Just in time for the festive season! The most-loved musical duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe join forces again for a magical new album ‘Together at Christmas’, out on Decca Records on 20th […]

RICKY WARWICK announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021
Gigs

RICKY WARWICK announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021

October 19, 2020 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Thursday, May 6th 2021. Ricky has also announced today that he will be releasing […]

RICKY WARWICK Announces New Album 'When Life Was Hard And Fast' - Watch video for ‘Fighting Heart’
New Music

RICKY WARWICK Announces New Album ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ – Watch video for ‘Fighting Heart’

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick announces New Album ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ To Be Released On 19th February. “The true spirit of rock n’ roll is a relentless pursuit that consumes me on a daily basis. […]

Alan McGee's brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 - Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more 1
Gigs

Alan McGee’s brand new CREATION DAY festival announced for 2021 – Feat: Happy Mondays, Editors, Friendly Fires, Cast and more

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Announcing a brand new festival for 2021…. CREATION DAY. A celebration of the legendary Creation Records label and the legacy of its visionary founder: Alan McGee, Creation Day will bring two days of exceptional live […]

EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Thinking About You’ today - Listen Now!
New Music

EMMA HORAN releases new single ‘Thinking About You’ today – Listen Now!

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Irish artist Emma Horan is pleased to announce the release of her new single, ‘Thinking about you’. The single is the third in a series of new releases in 2020 and follows on from Emma’s […]

CONOR MARCUS releases new single ‘Xs and Os’ - Listen Now!
New Music

CONOR MARCUS releases new single ‘Xs and Os’ – Listen Now!

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following the success of his previous singles, Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of ‘Xs and Os’ today, the follow up to the hugely successful track, ‘No More Broken Hearts’ which received support […]

THE CRIBS share the video to new track 'Never Thought I'd Feel Again'
Gigs

THE CRIBS share the video to new track ‘Never Thought I’d Feel Again’

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

The Cribs have shared the video for Never Thought I’d Feel Again, the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth album, Night Network, which is released via Sonic Blew/[PIAS] on Friday, November 13th […]

Alt-rock trio FERALS return with video for new track 'Separate' - Watch Now! 2
New Music

Alt-rock trio FERALS return with video for new track ‘Separate’ – Watch Now!

October 16, 2020 XS Noize

With their roots still firmly in the anthemic alt-rock of the north coast but eyes firmly fixed upon driving and rhythmic new horizons, trio Ferals return with a brand new track and video for their new song […]

PUBLIC ENEMY reveals tracklist for new studio album, out September 25th via Def Jam
New Music

PUBLIC ENEMY Share Powerful Animated Video for “GRID” ft Cypress Hill & George Clinton – Watch Now!

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

Public Enemy’s single “Grid” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton “is a love letter to hip-hop’s golden era (and the classic Def Jam roster’s role in it), full of withering political analysis, blistering boom-bap and […]

DAVID GILMOUR set to release 'YES, I HAVE GHOSTS' special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th
New Music

DAVID GILMOUR set to release ‘YES, I HAVE GHOSTS’ special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

YES, I HAVE GHOSTS, the first new song from David Gilmour in five years, is to be released as a special limited edition 7” single for RSD Black Friday on November 27th. The song, written […]

‘Long Hot Summers: The Story of THE STYLE COUNCIL’ Greatest hits / anthology released October 30th
New Music

‘Long Hot Summers: The Story of THE STYLE COUNCIL’ Greatest hits / anthology released October 30th

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Style Council was emblematic of its creator. Paul Weller, smart, fearless, audacious, with a social conscience totally unafraid to push the possibilities of pop. With their generous slew of chart hits, The Style Council […]

THE WATERBOYS reveal video for 'Why Should I Love You' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE WATERBOYS reveal video for ‘Why Should I Love You’ – Watch Now!

October 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Waterboys have released the video for ‘Why Should I Love You’ from the critically acclaimed new album Good Luck, Seeker out now via Cooking Vinyl. ‘Why Should I Love You’ is a fantastic cover […]

10cc/Godley & Creme legend KEVIN GODLEY releases new video from forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY 2
New Music

10cc/Godley & Creme legend KEVIN GODLEY releases new video from forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

10cc/Godley & Creme Legend Kevin Godley has released a new video “Expecting a Message” from his highly anticipated forthcoming solo album MUSCLE MEMORY! “This is as DIY as it gets. No film crew, no editor, […]

Listen to SHARON VAN ETTEN’s 'Let Go' from 'Feels Good Man' Documentary Film
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Listen to SHARON VAN ETTEN’s ‘Let Go’ from ‘Feels Good Man’ Documentary Film

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Sharon Van Etten presents “Let Go,” a track from Feels Good Man, a documentary film about the Internet meme Pepe the Frog that’s set to premiere on PBS on Friday, Oct 19th. In “Let […]

SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans
New Music

SCREAM share recently found unreleased recordings with fans

October 14, 2020 Dan Volohov

In a recent Facebook post, the members of Scream have mentioned that they suddenly found old and previously unavailable recordings “from 1984”. Notable that the first of the series of recordings is Scream’s cover version […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff
Gigs

MANIC STREET PREACHERS change dates of Cardiff shows paying tribute to NHS staff

October 14, 2020 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers have moved their previously announced shows in December at the  to Friday 16th and Saturday 17th July 2021. This is due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions for the live music industry. […]

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