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          The Twilight Sad announce Spring 2026 UK Tour and new single ‘Waiting For The Call’ featuring Robert Smith of The Cure

          October 28, 2025

          Currently readying a long-awaited new album for release next year, The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “Waiting For The Phone Call” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘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 […]

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          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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          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, […]

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          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 […]

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          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: 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

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          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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          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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          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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          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 […]

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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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THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019
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THE WATERBOYS Announce a Headline Show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 20th May 2019

February 13, 2019 XS Noize

Ever since Mike Scott first brought The Waterboys to public attention their career has been marked by storied departures. Staking out bold, new territory with fresh approaches and inspirational collaborators has been the defining factor […]

WEEZER Release Music Video For Their a-ha Cover of "Take On Me"From Weezer (The Teal Album)
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WEEZER Release Music Video For Their a-ha Cover of “Take On Me”From Weezer (The Teal Album)

February 12, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Weezer have released a music video for their cover of “Take On Me” from their latest hit album, Weezer (The Teal Album), taking a trip back to the 1980s paying tribute to the original […]

MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN returns to the UK this April for a run of UK live dates
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MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN returns to the UK this April for a run of UK live dates

February 12, 2019 XS Noize

Montreal songwriter Murray A. Lightburn (The Dears) returns to the UK this April for a run of UK live dates, supporting the release of his new solo album Hear Me Out out February 22 on […]

MAPS announces fourth album 'COLOURS. REFLECT. TIME. LOSS' - Listen to track
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MAPS announces fourth album ‘COLOURS. REFLECT. TIME. LOSS’ – Listen to track

February 12, 2019 XS Noize

Mercury-nominated Northampton composer/producer Maps is set to release his fourth album ‘Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss.’ on the 10th May 2019 through Mute and today shares a new track from the album – ‘Just Reflecting’. ‘Colours. […]

SONJA SLEATOR announces brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ March 1st and EP ‘VIOLENT STRAWBERRY’ April 5th
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SONJA SLEATOR announces brand new Single ‘GOODBYE’ March 1st and EP ‘VIOLENT STRAWBERRY’ April 5th

February 12, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator has established herself as one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable singer/songwriters. Her story-driven songs are making her one to watch in the Irish music scene and have led to appearances on local radio, […]

THE CORONAS, TOM ODELL & ROE Announced for CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast on Friday 23rd August 2019
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THE CORONAS, TOM ODELL & ROE Announced for CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast on Friday 23rd August 2019

February 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Coronas are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with their Biggest NI headline show yet at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Friday 23rd August 2019. They will be joined on the night by […]

Cheshire four-piece THE LUKA STATE release their brand new single ‘What’s My Problem’ - Watch Video
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Cheshire four-piece THE LUKA STATE release their brand new single ‘What’s My Problem’ – Watch Video

February 11, 2019 XS Noize

Cheshire four-piece The Luka State release their brand new single ‘What’s My Problem’ on March 15th 2019 via Salt Town Records/Project Music with the single also out now via all digital platforms. The Luka State […]

POST MALONE announces Irish outdoor headline show at the RDS Arena this Summer, on Thursday 22nd August 2019
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POST MALONE announces Irish outdoor headline show at the RDS Arena this Summer, on Thursday 22nd August 2019

February 11, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of his sold-out headline date at 3Arena Dublin, Post Malone announces a return to perform his first Irish outdoor headline show at the RDS Arena this Summer, on Thursday 22nd August 2019 Post Malone […]

GAA Extra Demand Tickets On Sale this Tuesday, 12th February for Westlife’s Croke Park Shows
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GAA Extra Demand Tickets On Sale this Tuesday, 12th February for Westlife’s Croke Park Shows

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

GAA extra demand tickets for Westlife’s upcoming stadium dates at Croke Park on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July 2019 will go on sale this Tuesday, 12th February at 9 AM from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide […]

INTERVIEW: Kyle Falconer (The View) on his debut solo album 'No Thank You' 1
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KYLE FALCONER releases Covers EP today & announces UK Tour

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Kyle Falconer has recently returned from Thailand where he recorded his ‘Almost Pleasant’ EP, a covers record which includes Kyle’s version of some of his personal favourite songs (full track listing below). After previously performing […]

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May
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CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May

February 8, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Belfast shows last year singer-songwriter and The Answer front man, Cormac Neeson has announced his album release show at The Black Box on Friday 24th May 2019. Currently promoting the release […]

Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album 'Image' in April
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Post-Punk outfit WHISPERING SONS release their long awaited debut album ‘Image’ in April

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Brussels based Post-Punk outfit Whispering Sons release their long-awaited debut album ‘Image’. The record, produced by Micha Volders and mixed by Bert Libeert, is their first major release since their EP ‘Endless Party’ in 2015. ‘Image’ […]

FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, 'Tomahawk Caress' - Listen Now
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FUGITIVE ORCHESTRA unveils new single, ‘Tomahawk Caress’ – Listen Now

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Portsmouth-based Singer-Songwriter James Tattington began performing as Fugitive Orchestra after reading a passage in a J. G. Ballard novel. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy […]

HONEYBLOOD Announce third album 'In Plain Sight' and their biggest U.K. tour ever
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HONEYBLOOD Announce third album ‘In Plain Sight’ and their biggest U.K. tour ever

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Honeyblood’s third album In Plain Sight sees Stina Tweeddale finding her most ambitious form and steely focus yet. Three albums in she has stepped forward to finally claim the mantle of the project she birthed […]

Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs 1
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Belfast’s creative ‘Output’ to be celebrated with free showcase gigs

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

The Output Belfast music conference and showcase returns on Thursday 21 February with over 500 people expected to attend a day of seminars, panels and keynote speeches at Belfast’s MAC featuring some of the national […]

CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI
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CORMAC NEESON announced as ambassador for MENCAP NI

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson and Mencap NI have announced a new relationship that will see Neeson become an ambassador for the learning disability charity and will see Mencap fully support his new forthcoming single Broken Wing and […]

SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2
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SKINNY LISTER announce a headline Belfast show, Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2

February 7, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister have announced a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece release their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 01st 2019 on Xtra […]

C DUNCAN Announces third album and releases first single "Impossible" - Listen Now 1
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C DUNCAN’s New Video for “Impossible” Visits Europe’s Largest Elvis Tribute Contest

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Set for release via FatCat Records on March 29, 2019, C DUNCAN’s highly-anticipated third album HEALTH sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first […]

RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, 'F*ck The Rain' - Listen Now
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RYAN ADAMS Unveils new single, ‘F*ck The Rain’ – Listen Now

February 6, 2019 XS Noize

Ryan Adams shared “F*ck The Rain” – the lead single from Big Colors, which is the first of three albums he will release in 2019. The track, which features a guitar solo by John Mayer […]

IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album 'Ripples' with in-store signings in Manchester and London
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IAN BROWN Celebrates the release of new album ‘Ripples’ with in-store signings in Manchester and London

February 5, 2019 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s highly-anticipated new album, ‘Ripples’, is out now – his first solo material in nine years. Listen to the record here. To celebrate the album’s release, Ian took part in a special in-store signing […]

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