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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 […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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
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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
          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 […]

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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
          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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The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” - Watch Now
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The 1975 Share New Video for “Love It If We Made It” – Watch Now

October 17, 2018 XS Noize

The 1975 have announced a 2019 North American tour in support of their forthcoming record A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships. The tour kicks off in March, following January shows in the UK and Ireland. Pale Waves […]

SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year
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SILENT RIVAL have announced a UK tour for January next year

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Los Angeles based SILENT RIVAL have announced a headline UK tour for January next year, following their successful, sold out UK tour earlier this year in April. Full dates below: The sinister and eye-catching video […]

EDITORS reveal video for new single 'Cold' - Watch Now
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EDITORS reveal video for new single ‘Cold’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Platinum-selling British band Editors today unveil the video for ‘Cold’, the 4th single taken from their 6th studio album Violence, released in March via Play It Again Sam. The moving video, directed by celebrated artist Rahi […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November
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OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Announce a New 4 Track EP to be Released on 16th November

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

It`s been 7 years since any new material has been released and OCS are pleased to announce they have recorded 4 new tracks for an EP. The 4 Track EP is due for release on […]

ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino" single + new b-side "Anyways"
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ARCTIC MONKEYS Announce 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” single + new b-side “Anyways”

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys release the 7” of “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino,” the title track of their current album, on Friday, November 30th. The single features a brand new b-side, entitled “Anyways.” The band have also […]

SOAK premieres video for new single 'Everybody Loves You' - Watch Now
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SOAK premieres video for new single ‘Everybody Loves You’ – Watch Now

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

SOAK has today premiered the video for acclaimed new single ‘Everybody Loves You’. First airing as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in the World on Radio 1 – with Bridie also performing the track for the first time […]

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer
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International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena this summer

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena on 18 June as part of her P!NK Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019. Famed for her immensely powerful and unique voice and […]

BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019
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BLOSSOMS Announce huge hometown show for June 2019

October 16, 2018 XS Noize

Blossoms have today announced a huge hometown show for June 22, 2019. The band will be playing their biggest headline gig to date at Stockport County’s Edgeley Park Stadium. Also on the bill for the […]

NO ROME Premieres Video for new track ‘Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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NO ROME Shares video for ‘Narcissist’ ft. The 1975 – Watch Now

October 15, 2018 XS Noize

No Rome – the prodigal Manila-born singer and producer who is fast becoming one of the most talked about new artists this year – has shared his brand new video for ‘Narcissist’ featuring The 1975’s frontman Matty […]

IRON MAIDEN'S acclaimed studio remasters get the CD digipack treatment
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IRON MAIDEN’S acclaimed studio remasters get the CD digipack treatment

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Parlophone Records will continue their reissues series of the IRON MAIDEN catalogue with The Studio Collection – Remastered, covering the band’s sixteen-strong studio albums across their career to date. Following on from 2014/2017’s black vinyl releases and […]

COLDPLAY Announce ‘A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS’ Film
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COLDPLAY Announce ‘A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS’ Film

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Coldplay has announced a new film, A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS, which throws the doors wide open on their colourful 20-year history. The film will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting […]

The Killers’ Dave Keuning Releases Debut Single “Restless Legs” from Debut Album Prismism Released January 25th
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The Killers’ Dave Keuning Releases Debut Single “Restless Legs” from Debut Album Prismism Released January 25th

October 14, 2018 XS Noize

Dave Keuning, a founding member and guitarist from The Killers, releases his debut single “Restless Legs” under the moniker Keuning. Taken from Keuning’s debut album Prismism (released January 25th on Thirty Tigers) you can hear […]

TRAMPOLENE share new single THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU - Listen Now
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TRAMPOLENE share new single THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

Swansea’s heirs to Dylan Thomas and the Manic Street Preachers, TRAMPOLENE release a new single ‘The One Who Loves You’ through Mi7 Records on Friday 12th October. To accompany the release TRAMPOLENE support The Sherlocks […]

LINES Return with Celebratory Anthem 'People' - Listen Now
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LINES Return with Celebratory Anthem ‘People’ – Listen Now

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

The Scandinavian purveyors of industrial synth-pop return with their new single ‘People’. Already championed by friend and fellow Swede Tove Lo, the infectious track features gang vocals from Adele Kosman over a bed of lush […]

JUNGLE [Live] announce Belfast Limelight 1 show, Tuesday, February 19th 2019
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JUNGLE [Live] announce Belfast Limelight 1 show, Tuesday, February 19th 2019

October 12, 2018 XS Noize

London group Jungle is pleased to announce a DEBUT headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, February 19th 2019. Jungle released their new album ‘For Ever’ on September 14th of this year to […]

TOM ROBINSON to play The Elmwood Hall in Belfast, Saturday 13th October
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TOM ROBINSON to play The Elmwood Hall in Belfast, Saturday 13th October

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

The Tom Robinson Band’s debut album Power In The Darkness was first performed 40 years ago in Victoria Park, London in front of 80,000 people at Rock Against Racism’s Carnival Against The Nazis alongside Steel […]

U2 Zooropa Available on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day
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U2 Zooropa Available on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

Island Records have announced the release of Zooropa on blue vinyl as part of National Album Day in the UK. Available in HMV stores across the UK from 13th October and also on U2.com. Zooropa is […]

Former Maccabees frontman ORLANDO WEEKS & comedian PAUL WHITEHOUSE team up for 'THE GRITTERMAN' Christmas live shows 1
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Former Maccabees frontman ORLANDO WEEKS & comedian PAUL WHITEHOUSE team up for ‘THE GRITTERMAN’ Christmas live shows

October 11, 2018 XS Noize

A festive tradition in the making, Orlando Weeks will revisit his debut book ‘The Gritterman’ and its companion album (produced by the Grammy-winning Markus Dravs) with three special live concert performances this Christmas time. Joined by Paul Whitehouse as The Gritterman, Weeks will recreate the album with the backing […]

IN FOCUS// Paul Draper @ Limelight, Belfast 24/02/18 9
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PAUL DRAPER (Mansun) announces ‘Attack of the Grey Lantern – Live at The Ritz’ vinyl release

October 10, 2018 XS Noize

Paul Draper’s 14-date Spring ’18 tour celebrated the 21st anniversary of one of the most favoured British albums from the late Britpop era – Attack of the Grey Lantern. Recorded live at The Ritz, Manchester […]

ELECTRIC SIX announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Friday 22nd November 2019 1
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ELECTRIC SIX announce headline Belfast show @ The Limelight 2, Friday 22nd November 2019

October 9, 2018 XS Noize

Experimental rock outfit Electric Six have announced their return to Belfast with a headline show at The Limelight 2 on Friday November 22nd 2019. The Detroit six-piece, famous for upbeat tunes like ‘Danger, High Voltage’, […]

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