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        • Craig David
          News

          Craig David announces ‘Born To Do It – 25th Anniversary Edition’ out December 12th

          October 30, 2025

          25 years ago, a then largely unknown Craig David dropped his debut album ‘Born To Do It’, a record which became a landmark in UK garage and British R&B and instantly made its creator a household name. All […]

          dea matrona
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          Rising indie rock duo Dea Matrona release new single “Magic Spell” ahead of UK & Ireland tour this November

          October 30, 2025

          Following the critical acclaim of their debut album ‘For Your Sins’, Dea Matrona continue to defy expectations with their unique blend of classic rock swagger and modern alt-pop edge. And new single “Magic Spell” is a […]

          Oasis 
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          OASIS celebrate 30 years of ‘Wonderwall’ with new limited-edition 7-inch singles box set

          October 30, 2025

          Oasis today celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wonderwall. Three decades since its first release and with over 3 billion streams, Wonderwall’s significance, popularity and legacy continues to grow amidst the unprecedented glow of the Live ‘25 Tour. A […]

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          Bob Dylan
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Dylan – Through The Open Window: The Bootleg Series Vol. 18 (1956–1963)

          October 30, 2025

          There are countless artists rightly celebrated as prolific contributors to music who haven’t released anywhere near eighteen albums — let alone eighteen compilations of rarities, B-sides, and outtakes. With Through The Open Window, Bob Dylan […]

          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 […]

        • 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: 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, […]

        • 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 […]

  • Interviews
        • :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
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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 […]

  • Podcast
        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
          Podcast

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          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 […]

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MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
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MARIAH CAREY set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Mariah Carey set a new one-day streaming record with her classic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You‘ after it was played 10.8 million times on Spotify. The 48-year-old singer broke a new […]

OZZY OSBOURNE isn't quitting touring
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OZZY OSBOURNE isn’t quitting touring

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne will “still tour”, despite being in the middle of his “farewell tour” named ‘No More Tours 2’. The 70-year-old rocker has backtracked on his decision to put an end to his touring days, as […]

NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be "hard work"
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NOEL GALLAGHER expected being a solo artist to be “hard work”

December 28, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher has found being a solo artist far easier than he expected. The former Oasis guitarist – who quit the group in 2009 due to tension with his brother, frontman Liam Gallagher enjoys the […]

DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland
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DAVID BOWIE feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland in 1987. The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, […]

TAKE THAT feel 'settled' despite lineup changes
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TAKE THAT have called off their upcoming world tour

December 22, 2018 XS Noize

Take That have called off their upcoming world tour and will only tour in Europe due to an illness in Gary Barlow’s family. The group were expected to hit the road in 2019 to celebrate […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve's break-up was "heavy"
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RICHARD ASHCROFT admits the Verve’s break-up was “heavy”

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Former frontman of The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, won’t comment on the bands split is because he won’t be responsible for “messing someone up”. The ‘Drugs Don’t Work’ hitmakers originally broke up in 1999 following the […]

THE EAGLES to tour the UK with late Glenn Frey's son
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THE EAGLES to tour the UK with late Glenn Frey’s son

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The Eagles will tour for the first time since the death of their frontman, Glenn Frey, and will be embracing the late singers 25-year-old son Deacon into the band. It had been doubtful that the […]

BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th - 26th January 2019
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BRAND NEW FRIEND Announce a 3 Night Residency @ The American Bar, Belfast from 24th – 26th January 2019

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

The exhilarating indie pop brother-and-sister-fronted foursome from Castlerock, Northern Ireland, Brand New Friend is pleased to announce a 3-night residency at the American Bar, Belfast from 24th- 26th January 2019. With 2018 proving to be […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS announce David Holmes produced third album. 'WHO BUILT THE MOON?', plus spring 2018 UK & Irish arena tour 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER claims Liam quit Beady Eye by text message

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher claims his estranged brother Liam Gallagher quit his band Beady Eye by text message as he didn’t even have “the balls to phone his bandmates”. The ‘Greedy Soul’ singer formed the band with […]

TWENTY ONE PILOTS didn't think Heathens was a hit song
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TWENTY ONE PILOTS didn’t think Heathens was a hit song

December 21, 2018 XS Noize

Twenty One Pilots were surprised by how successful their ‘Suicide Squad’ soundtrack ‘Heathens’ did as it was never intended for the superhero movie. Tyler Joseph – who is joined by drummer Josh Dun in the […]

LIAM GALLAGHER'S second LP will be released before September
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LIAM GALLAGHER’S second LP will be released before September

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Former Oasis rocker Liam Gallagher has confirmed his second studio album – the follow-up to debut solo LP ‘As You Were’ – will be released before September 2019. The former Oasis rocker is working on […]

CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019
Gigs

CHSQ & SHINE ANNOUNCE; BICEP [DJ] | KiNK [LIVE] & HAMMER @ Custom House Square, Belfast Bank Holiday Sunday 25h Aug 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Belfast born, London based Electronic pioneers BICEP announce their return to their home turf for their biggest ever Northern Irish FEEL MY BICEP event. The pair has recently completed an acclaimed and extensive live tour […]

MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019
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MIKE SKINNER has teased that The Streets will be performing at Glastonbury 2019

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

The Streets star Mike Skinner has teased that the ‘Dry Your Eyes’ hitmakers could be performing at Glastonbury festival next year. The ‘Fit But You Know It’ rapper has dropped a huge hint for the […]

BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years - from NASA's Control Centre
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BRIAN MAY is to release his first solo single in 20 years – from NASA’s Control Centre

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Queen guitarist Brian May is to drop his first solo since in 20 years on New Year’s Day (01.01.19) with a song featuring the late physicist Stephen Hawking. The Queen guitarist is to drop track […]

TAKE THAT feel 'settled' despite lineup changes
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TAKE THAT feel ‘settled’ despite lineup changes

December 20, 2018 XS Noize

Gary Barlow has admitted Take That finally feel “settled” after some “tricky” lineup changes, and he suggested it might be more difficult for the fans that it is for them. The ‘Greatest Day’ hitmakers – […]

GANG OF FOUR to Release new album HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019
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GANG OF FOUR to Release new album HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Following up their provocative 2018 EP “Complicit”, which featured Ivanka Trump on its cover, pioneering post-punk band GANG OF FOUR are set to release their brand new full-length HAPPY NOW on March 29, 2019, via PledgeMusic. Happy Now comes 40 years after the […]

JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019
Gigs

JOHN J PRESLEY Announces Voodoo, Belfast show on March 27th 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter John J Presley announces a headline show at Voodoo, Belfast on March 27th 2019. John recently announced his explosive new single ‘ Rise And Fall’, the latest offering from the bluesman’s much anticipated forthcoming […]

SHANE TODD 'The Toddfather' Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019
Gigs

SHANE TODD ‘The Toddfather’ Show Announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday 28th September 2019

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

With five sell-out shows in the Ulster Hall under his belt, Shane Todd is making the short trip across town to the Waterfront Hall with his brand new stand up comedy show ’The Toddfather’ for […]

KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot
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KYLIE MINOGUE confirmed for Glastonbury legend slot

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

Kylie Minogue has announced she is set to perform on the Pyramid stage for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot in 2019. Kylie Minogue has been confirmed for Glastonbury’s Sunday afternoon Legend slot. The 50-year-old pop […]

The 1975's Matty Healy wants next LP to be band's Nebraska
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The 1975’s Matty Healy wants next LP to be band’s Nebraska

December 19, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy wants to channel Bruce Springsteen and hopes their next album can be their version of ‘Nebraska’. Matty Healy wants The 1975’s next album to be their ‘Nebraska’. The frontman has […]

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