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        • 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 […]

          Chet Faker
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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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
          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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IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ - Listen Now 2
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IAN BROWN has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’ – Listen Now

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

Ian Brown has released a brand new single, ‘First World Problems’, his first solo material in nine years. The single precedes the new album, ‘Ripples’, which will be released on March 1, 2019.   Ian […]

GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space
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GAVIN JAMES Launches his new album “Only Ticket Home” into Space

October 25, 2018 XS Noize

To coincide with the album launch of Gavin James new album “Only Ticket Home” and inspired by Elon Musk, Gavin actually launched his album into space (really). The album which is released tomorrow 26th Oct […]

WHITE LIES share "Believe It", from upcoming new album, Five 1
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WHITE LIES share “Believe It”, from upcoming new album, Five

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Following news of their forthcoming album Five, White Lies are pleased to share new trackBelieve It, partnered with a lyric video. Released on 01 February 2019, Five sees the trio return following its predecessor, 2016’sFriends whilst marking the tenth anniversary since […]

TREVOR HORN Announces new album 'Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s' - Listen to track
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TREVOR HORN Announces new album ‘Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s’ – Listen to track

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

Trevor Horn has today announced his new album Trevor Horn Reimagines The 80s. Set for release on February 1 on BMG, the album sees Horn and a cast of legends, including Robbie Williams, Seal, All Saints […]

TOY Announce new album & tour + share 'Sequence One' - Listen
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TOY Announce new album & tour + share ‘Sequence One’ – Listen

October 24, 2018 XS Noize

TOY have announced details of their new album, Happy In The Hollow, which is released on Friday, January 25th 2019. Their fourth album, and their first for new label Tough Love Records, it’s unquestionably their […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: "MERRIE LAND" Out 16th November - Listen to Track 1
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Announce New Album: “MERRIE LAND” Out 16th November – Listen to Track

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

16th November sees the release of Merrie Land, the second album from The Good, The Bad & The Queen, a band comprising of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Tony Allen and Simon Tong. Following an eleven-year hiatus since their […]

FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour 1
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FLEETWOOD MAC Announce RDS ARENA Date for European Tour

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced today a European tour, set to kick off in June with three exclusive performances currently announced in London, Dublin and Berlin. Tickets for RDS Arena on Thursday 13th […]

THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019
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THE JOY FORMIDABLE Announce UK tour dates for Feb 2019

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

The Joy Formidable’s new album AAARTH has keenly shone the spotlight back onto the Welsh alt-rock trio. An album packed with inventive and emotive rallying cries, born from a place of renewed vision, AAARTH has become their most experimental […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ - Watch Now
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RICHARD ASHCROFT releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, from album ‘Natural Rebel’ – Watch Now

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft today releases a video for the track ‘Born To Be Strangers’, taken from album ‘Natural Rebel’ out last week and currently #1 in the UK midweek charts. Ashcroft is heading out this week […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS release 20th Year Collector’s Edition of ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December

October 22, 2018 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers release a 20th Year Collector’s Edition of their fifth album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December 2018 on Columbia/Sony.  Released as a deluxe 3 cd box set, double […]

THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'... 1
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THE BEATLES reveal three unreleased versions of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’…

October 19, 2018 XS Noize

In November 1968, millions of double LPs were shipped to record stores worldwide ahead of that tumultuous year’s most anticipated music event: the November 22nd release of The Beatles (soon to be better known as […]

BANANARAMA - Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues - Out 30th November
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BANANARAMA – Announce Coloured Vinyl & Cassette Reissues – Out 30th November

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Indisputably the UK’s greatest girl group BANANARAMA broke the mould with their fashion-forward style, feisty attitude and an arsenal of timeless chart hits spanning three decades. Now for the first time since their original release, […]

COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7
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COLDPLAY to release LIVE ALBUM & CONCERT FILM to accompany new documentary DVD on December 7

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

On December 7, Coldplay will celebrate their record-breaking A Head Full Of Dreams Tour with the release of Live In Buenos Aires / Live In São Paulo / A Head Full Of Dreams (Film), on CD, DVD, vinyl and digital. The Live In […]

THOM YORKE shares new track 'Has Ended' - Listen Now
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THOM YORKE shares the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad ‘Open Again’ – Listen Now

October 18, 2018 XS Noize

Last night saw the release of the acoustic guitar and vocal ballad “Open Again,” the fourth song to be released in advance of Thom Yorke’s Suspiria (Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film). “Open Again” follows […]

SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, 'Archipelago', on October 19th followed by UK tour
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SHRED KELLY to release their fourth album, ‘Archipelago’, on October 19th followed by UK tour

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Shred Kelly will be releasing their most ambitious project yet in their fourth album, Archipelago, on October 19th 2018 via DevilDuck Records, followed immediately by a tour in the UK. The new record was produced […]

PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin
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PICTURE THIS Announce 5 Night Run 27th – 31st MARCH 2019 @ 3Arena Dublin

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Today, critically acclaimed Irish international phenomenon Picture This have announced an unprecedented 5-night run at 3Arena Dublin, March 2019. The band have also announced a new single entitled “One Drink.” The song heralds the arrival […]

Ten Fé announce new album 'Future Perfect, Present Tense' + share new track 'Won't Happen' 1
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Ten Fé announce new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’ + share new track ‘Won’t Happen’

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ten Fé have announced their brand new album ‘Future Perfect, Present Tense’, due for release on Some Kinda Love/PIAS on March 8th. They’ve shared a taste of the album in brand new track ‘Won’t Happen’ […]

Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend 1
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Set Sail for a Special Evening of Music on Rathlin Island This Weekend

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

We were going to call it MusicLiteratureArtDanceWhiskey Galore but that was too long for a poster, so we distilled it down. Much like the fine libation that fuels these events. Now in its third year, […]

RYAN MCMULLAN Announces 'An Intimate Evening With' Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December
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RYAN MCMULLAN Announces ‘An Intimate Evening With’ Show @ The Black Box, Belfast, Tuesday 18th December

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

Ahead of his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce an intimate Belfast show at the Black Box on Tuesday, December 18th 2018. The past […]

Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey
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Limelight Comedy Club Is Back This Week!! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

After an incredible month of shows, the limelight comedy club Is back with another incredible line up this Thursday! MC Karl Spain is joined by guests Paul Currie, Richie Bree & Colm McGlinchey The recent […]

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