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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 […]

          Lily Allen
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          Lily Allen Announces First Tour in Seven Years — Performing New Album “West End Girl” in Full on UK Dates March 2026

          October 30, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen, whose new album ‘West End Girl’ has received rave reviews, has today (30th Oct) announced she will play her first dates for 7 years when she tours the UK in March […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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, […]

        • 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, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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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

          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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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

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          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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        • 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
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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 […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

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          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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JON FRATELLI announces new solo album ‘Bright Night Flowers’ Released 15th February 2019
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JON FRATELLI Announces details of new single ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ – Listen Now

December 7, 2018 XS Noize

Jon Fratelli – Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and frontman from The Fratellis announces details of a new single ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ out today! ‘Dreams Don’t Remember Your Name’ is taken from Jon’s forthcoming solo […]

THE TWANG Release ‘Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang’ Ahead of UK Tour
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Special Guests Announced for THE TWANG’S upcoming tour December 2018

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

Playing just a handful of gigs to close the year, The Twang have confirmed live dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London, as well as a hometown show at O2 Academy Birmingham – now an annual affair which has […]

THE MAPLE STATE To Release Brand New AA-Side Single 'Germany' Watch Video Now
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THE MAPLE STATE To Release Brand New AA-Side Single ‘Germany’ Watch Video Now

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

Rounding off a year that kickstarted a triumphantly-received reunion for cult Manchester band The Maple State, the quartet is delighted to announce a brand new AA-side single ‘Germany/A Notion’ set for release on 10th January 2019. Following a trio of […]

INTERVIEW: James' bassist JIM GLENNIE discusses new album 'Living in Extraordinary Times.' 3
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JAMES Announce March 2019 UK tour incl. O2 Academy Birmingham

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

James are proud to announce their March 2019 “LIVING IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES” UK Tour. Starting on Wednesday 6th March at Margate Winter Gardens, the tour will visit some of the UK’s best known and iconic venues, from […]

BEN ELTON Announces Ulster Hall, Belfast Show, Saturday 28th September 2019
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BEN ELTON Announces Ulster Hall, Belfast Show, Saturday 28th September 2019

December 6, 2018 XS Noize

More than 30 years ago, Ben Elton exploded into the national consciousness hosting Channel 4’s groundbreaking Saturday Live. Now, after a 15-year absence, the Godfather of modern stand-up returns to the medium he did so […]

The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers
Gigs

The Guinness is on KYLIE for Belfast Concert-goers

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Concert-goers attending Kylie Minogue’s Golden Tour in Belfast, 5th December will receive complimentary admission to the Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin. Free admission will be valid until 31st December 2018 (select dates only*), and […]

SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album 'The Modern Age' Released March 2019. Listen to Single 'Look At You Now'
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SLEEPER Announce first new music for 20 yrs. New album ‘The Modern Age’ Released March 2019. Listen to Single ‘Look At You Now’

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

On 22nd March 2019, Sleeper releases their first album in 21 years, ‘The Modern Age’. It wasn’t meant to happen. In fact, the band had promised each other it never would. “We had no plan […]

Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Los Angeles ska-punk band THE INTERRUPTERS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 Tuesday 11th June 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles ska-punk band The Interrupters are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday 11th June 2019. The band released their third studio album Fight the Good Fight on […]

Irish four piece rock/pop band KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1
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Irish four piece rock/pop band KEYWEST announce headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Irish four piece rock/pop band Keywest announce a headline Belfast show on Thursday 28th March 2019 at The Limelight 1. Fresh from the release of their new album ’True North’ in March of this year, […]

TAKING BACK SUNDAY announce headline Belfast show The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019
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TAKING BACK SUNDAY announce headline Belfast show The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

Taking Back Sunday announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019. The band recently unveiled the track listing and format details, for their 20-year anniversary compilation, Twenty. The 21-song […]

US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019 2
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US alternative rock band THE LEMONHEADS announce headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall Friday, February 8th 2019

December 5, 2018 XS Noize

US alternative rock band The Lemonheads are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Elmwood Hall on Friday, February 08th 2019. The band recently announced their new album ‘Varshons 2’ which is due for […]

THE CORAL announce new album 'Move Through The Dawn' to be released August 17th
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THE CORAL Announce 2019 UK Tour supported by Cut Glass Kings and Marvin Powell

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

The Coral have announced a headline UK tour for Spring 2019. The influential Wirral five-piece, who released their critically acclaimed new album ‘Move Through The Dawn’ in August, will be supported by Cut Glass Kings […]

UNLOVED Announce new single, ‘Love’, from forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak’ - Listen Now
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UNLOVED Announce new single, ‘Love’, from forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak’ – Listen Now

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

Unloved, the band made up of vocalist and songwriter Jade Vincent, her partner the producer/composer Keefus Ciancia, and the DJ and producer/composer David Holmes, have announced details of a new track, Love, the latest single […]

INSIDE MAKING A MURDERER 2 Irish Tour comes to Belfast's Ulster Hall, June 2019
Gigs

INSIDE MAKING A MURDERER 2 Irish Tour comes to Belfast’s Ulster Hall, June 2019

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

Join Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin, as they discuss coerced and false confessions, interrogation tactics, and the wrongful conviction of Brendan Dassey whose case and post-conviction process has captivated the world. Laura Nirider is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth […]

BOWLING FOR SOUP Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 24th April 2019
Gigs

BOWLING FOR SOUP Announce Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 1, Wednesday 24th April 2019

December 4, 2018 XS Noize

US Rockers Bowling for Soup are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Wednesday 24th April 2019. Having released ten studio albums during their most active years, they have no […]

THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless - Watch Video
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THE STREET LIGHTS COLLECTIVE ft Gary Lightbody + Bono release charity single for the homeless – Watch Video

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

A host of Ireland’s musicians have joined forces as ‘Street Lights’ to create a single and album to generate funds for the most vulnerable, our homeless. Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community Ireland and Focus Ireland […]

THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now
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THE SPECIALS Release New Single ‘Vote For Me’ from New Album ‘Encore’- Listen Now

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important British bands of all time, have unveiled details of Encore, their first new album in 37 years. The album will be released on February 1st, […]

London Four-Piece RIVER FURY Release New Single COMFORT IS BEING FOOLED - Listen Now
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London four-piece RIVER FURY release Five Year Plan EP

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

After gaining mounting attention from multiple single releases throughout 2018, culminating in Wasteful premiering on Clash in September, River Fury has finally released their long-awaited debut Five Year Plan on Painted Halo Records. The EP […]

GERRY CINNAMON is bringing his headline show to Belfast for a night at the Ulster Hall on 7th March. 1
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GERRY CINNAMON Announces CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, Belfast Show, Sunday 11th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show, Gerry Cinnamon is pleased to announce his biggest Belfast show to date at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday, August 11th 2019. With no hype machine, no radio play and […]

THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019 1
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THE HUMAN LEAGUE Announce CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE Show, Friday 9th August 2019

December 3, 2018 XS Noize

The Human League return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Friday, August 09th 2019. Formed in the late 1970s by Sheffield-based computer programmers Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware, Human League […]

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