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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
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          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
          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: 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 […]

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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
          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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        • 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 […]

          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, […]

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        • Tom Smith
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          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
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          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
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          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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U2 share new previously unreleased track ‘Happiness’ from ‘How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb’

October 24, 2024 XS Noize

U2 have today shared a new track titled ‘Happiness’ from How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, the forthcoming collection of ten songs taken from the original recording sessions for ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’ – U2’s critically acclaimed, […]

Keane
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Keane announce the release of hardback book ‘Hopes and Fears: Lyrics and History’

October 24, 2024 XS Noize

What a year it’s been for Keane! After a year full of spectacular 20th anniversary celebrations, today the band announce the final instalment with the release of a forthcoming hardback book Hopes and Fears: Lyrics […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Belfast-based folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside announces his latest album ‘Teeth of Time’

October 24, 2024 XS Noize

Belfast-based folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside announces his newest album, “Teeth of Time”, out February 28th via Nettwerk and shares his latest double A-side ‘Ghost of the Bloomfield Road / Good for One Thing’. ‘Ghost Of […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Gigs

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces her biggest-ever UK headline tour

October 24, 2024 XS Noize

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest-ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025, including a headline show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and […]

October Drift
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October Drift release video for new single ‘Wallflower’ ahead of their UK headline tour

October 23, 2024 XS Noize

October Drift have released the video for their new single ‘Wallflower’ ahead of kicking off their UK headline tour this week in support of the new album Blame The Young out now via Physical Education […]

Joshua Burnside
Gigs

Joshua Burnside announces headline show at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in April 2025

October 23, 2024 XS Noize

Joshua Burnside is an experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods. […]

Zouz
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Montreal noise rock trio zouz announce second full-length album ‘Jours de cendre’

October 22, 2024 XS Noize

Melodic math rock, twisted acid blues, and fuzzy prog with lyrics infused with modern poetry—Zouz combines virtuosity and creativity. The opening track of the album “Jours de cendre” by the Montreal noise rock trio zouz, […]

GLOK
News

Andy Bell returns as GLOK w/ techno producer Timothy Clerkin for transcendent dancefloor psychedelia of new release ‘Alliance’

October 22, 2024 XS Noize

Ride’s Andy Bell, recording under his electronic alter ego GLOK, and the producer and Insult to Injury label boss Timothy Clerkin, have joined forces for Alliance, a brand new seven-track album released by Bytes on […]

John Kearns
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Music tastemaker John Kearns announces his new immersive art exhibition

October 22, 2024 XS Noize

MTV Europe presenter, radio DJ (Cool FM), writer, and music tastemaker John Kearns announces his new immersive art exhibition will be presented by the highly prestigious Gallery One, located on Belfast’s Lisburn Road, from 24 […]

Sugababes announce shows at the SSE Arena Belfast and 3Arena Dublin in April 2025
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Sugababes announce shows at the SSE Arena Belfast and 3Arena Dublin in April 2025

October 22, 2024 XS Noize

Sugababes have cemented their place as one of the most successful and critically acclaimed British girl bands of the 21st century. Since their formation in 1998, they have scored six Number One singles, had millions […]

Paul Heaton
Gigs

Paul Heaton will play headline shows at 3Arena Dublin and The SSE Arena, Belfast

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

This March, Paul Heaton, with his band featuring special guest singer Rianne Downey and special guests The Lightning Seeds, will play headline shows at 3Arena Dublin and The SSE Arena, Belfast – performing songs from […]

LIMP BIZKIT
Gigs

LIMP BIZKIT bring their Loserville tour to 3Arena, Dublin on 11 March 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

LIMPBIZKIT are returning to the UK and Ireland with their live show in 2025 with the “LOSERVILLE 2025 with LIMPBIZKIT & Special Guests” tour. Kicking off on Saturday, 8 March, at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, the […]

Alanis Morissette
Gigs

Alanis Morissette announces Belsonic, Belfast show on 30th June 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette is thrilled to announce her 2025 World Tour. This run of shows across the UK, Europe, and South America, follows this summer’s North American incredibly successful 35-date Triple […]

Lionel Richie
Gigs

Lionel Richie announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 31 May 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a European headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’. Known for his smooth vocals and timeless classics, the award-winning musician will embark on a series of electrifying performances. […]

Rise Against
Gigs

Punk Rock outfit Rise Against announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Punk Rock outfit Rise Against announce a show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast with American supergroup LS Dunes on 29 January 2025. Tickets are on sale Wednesday 23 October at 9 […]

Wendy James
News

Wendy James shares video for new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Wendy James has now shared new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘The Shape of History’. Written, produced and mixed by James and recorded […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
News

Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases new disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Welcome to the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, the brand-new single from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, out today on Sophie’s new musical home of Decca Records. An energetic, fun, and glitteringly catchy track, […]

The_Twang
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The Twang announce special 15th anniversary edition of their classic album ‘Jewellery Quarter’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the ‘Jewellery Quarter,’ The Twang will release a very special edition of the album this December. Re-recorded and remastered, and on vinyl for the first time ever, ‘Jewellery […]

C Duncan
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C Duncan announces new album ‘It’s Only a Love Song’ & Shares video for title track

October 17, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed Scottish musician C Duncan today announces his new album It’s Only a Love Song out 24th January via Bella Union and available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement Duncan has shared a gorgeous […]

Output Belfast
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Global music industry figures lined up for Output Belfast

October 16, 2024 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry will speak at Output Belfast on Tuesday, November 12, the largest music conference on the island of Ireland. The conference will include panel discussions, music sessions, workshops and […]

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