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        • Ciaran Lavery & Bear's Den - Promiser
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          Bear’s Den & Ciaran Lavery Team Up on New Single “Promiser” Ahead of Irish Tour

          September 12, 2025

          Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery have joined forces for ‘Promiser’ – a collaborative new single, released ahead of a fast-selling Irish tour later this month. The track is taken from an EP of […]

          Callum Beattie
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          Callum Beattie Announces New Album “Indi” — Out 23rd January 2026 Featuring New Single “Two Pretenders”

          September 11, 2025

          After achieving two consecutive #1 hits on the Scottish Albums Chart, a breakthrough on the UK Albums Chart for 2023’s ‘Vandals’, over 50 million streams and selling over 100,000 tickets in Scotland alone last year, Callum Beattie is now ready to rise to the next tier […]

          Gorillaz
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          Gorillaz Reveal Upcoming Album “The Mountain” Alongside UK & Ireland Arena Tour

          September 11, 2025

          Gorillaz will release a brand new studio album titled The Mountain on 20th March 2026, the first on the band’s own new label KONG. First track, The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks) is out now. The Mountain is Gorillaz’ ninth studio album, an […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons - Arctic Moon
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Chameleons – Arctic Moon

          September 10, 2025

          After more than two decades without new material, The Chameleons return with Arctic Moon, their fifth album proper, a seven-track collection that feels both timeless and urgently relevant. From the opening moments, it’s clear the […]

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas - The Universal Me
          Album Reviews

          EP REVIEW: Stephen Thomas – The Universal Me

          September 5, 2025

          On his latest EP The Universal Me, West Virginia–born singer-songwriter Stephen Thomas refuses to be boxed in. Blending R&B, pop, country, hip-hop, and alt-rock, he crafts a sound he calls the Universal genre — fluid, […]

        • 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 […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate "Inertia" with High-Energy London Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Pendulum Celebrate “Inertia” with High-Energy London Launch Show

          September 10, 2025

          To mark the release of their new album Inertia, Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen brought an electrifying DJ set to HERE at Outernet in London on September 5th. The Australian outfit has long been […]

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: The Hives Light Up Nottingham with Explosive Album Launch Show

          September 2, 2025

          On August 29th, The Hives unleashed their new album The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives — and to mark the occasion, they stormed into Nottingham with a short but blisteringly energetic set. Mixing […]

        • 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 […]

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        • Asha Maclean
          Interviews

          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 […]

          DURAN DURAN
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

          Stephen Moore
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

          June 12, 2025

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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        • Tom Smith
          Podcasts

          Editors’ Tom Smith on Debut Solo Album ‘There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light’ | XS Noize Podcast #244

          September 9, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “I wanted to be less collaborative, a bit more selfish, and make a record that’s a truer representation of the songs I write when I’m alone at the piano or guitar.” […]

          The Milk
          Podcasts

          The Milk’s Rick Nunn on new album ‘Borderlands’: Love, Loss & Cinematic Soul | XS Noize Podcast #243

          September 2, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “We wanted Borderlands to sound as big as the emotions inside it — choirs, strings, brass, the whole lot.” – Rick Nunn, The Milk Episode Overview  In Episode #243 of the […]

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242
          Podcasts

          John Robb: From The Stone Roses to Oasis — Writing Rock’s Biggest Stories | XS Noize Podcast #242

          August 27, 2025

          In Episode #242 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with John Robb — musician, journalist, author, broadcaster, and founder of Louder Than War — about his brand-new book Live Forever: The Rise, […]

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Paraorchestra
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Paraorchestra with Brett Anderson & Charles Hazlewood & more collaborate on ‘Death Songbook’

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

Paraorchestra, with Brett Anderson and Charles Hazlewood, have announced ‘Death Songbook’, a collaborative 12-track album featuring original compositions and re-imagining iconic songs exploring love, loss and transcendence by artists including Echo & The Bunnymen, Mercury […]

Darren Kiely
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DARREN KIELY releases video for his newest track “Say I”

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

Free Flight Records’ pop/folk singer-songwriter Darren Kiely releases his newest track, “Say I.”  Written alongside Joe Fox and Geoff Warburton, Kiely channels his Irish candour to signal an SOS while seemingly drowning amid feelings of […]

Holding Absence
Gigs

HOLDING ABSENCE announce headline show at Limelight 2 Belfast

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

From the moment of our first breath to the very last gasp we take before we die, we never stop growing as people. Every trial and tribulation, every heartbreak, success and failure, every scar, blemish […]

Interpol
Gigs

INTERPOL celebrate seminal album ‘Antics’ with 20th anniversary show at 3Arena

April 8, 2024 XS Noize

To celebrate the anniversary of their seminal album Antics, Interpol has announced a Dublin date at the 3Arena on Sunday, 10 November, as part of their UK & Europe tour, playing the album in full. […]

MICHAEL HUTCHENCE
News

Producer DANNY SABER Releases MICHAEL HUTCHENCE’s Single ‘ONE WAY’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

In the great pantheon of musicians transcending above mere “celebrity” status, the late MICHAEL HUTCHENCE towers over most. A consummate “rock star”, if there ever was one, he embodied the spirit and smouldering swagger of […]

EMERGE
Gigs

EMERGE – Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival Announces Day Splits

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a huge SOLD-OUT weekend in 2023, EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back in 2024 at Boucher Road Playing Fields on August Bank Holiday weekend. It promises to be the biggest yet, featuring […]

THOM SOUTHERN
News

Irish singer-songwriter THOM SOUTHERN shares his third single of 2024 ‘SIMILE BLUES’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

The Irish singer-songwriter and producer has been busy in 2023 writing and producing new material in his Belfast home studio. Now, he is releasing his third single of 2024, ‘SIMILE BLUES’, via his own indie […]

Gareth Dunlop
News

GARETH DUNLOP releases new single ‘Go Down Swinging’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Renowned pop artist Gareth Dunlop returns with his latest offering, the emboldening single ‘Go Down Swinging’, via Zenith Cafe. The track is another incredible preview into the Belfast musician’s highly anticipated third album, ‘Welcome To […]

Glass Animals
Gigs

GLASS ANIMALS announce their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals announced their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH today. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date tour will see the band headlining their career’s biggest venues. It kicks off on Wednesday, […]

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS share trailer for new album ‘Wild God’

April 5, 2024 XS Noize

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds return with a new album, ‘Wild God’. Releasing on August 30th, the first taste of the band’s 18th studio album is the title track, which is out now. A […]

Ben Glover
News

BEN GLOVER celebrates the launch of his new album with show at The Black Box, Belfast

April 4, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ben Glover releases his latest work, And The Sun Breaks Through The Sky, on 26 April 2024. Glover says, “This album embodies a fresh creative approach for me within the studio. […]

Pet Shop Boys
News

PET SHOP BOYS release their brand-new single ‘Dancing Star’

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys release their brand-new single, ‘Dancing Star,’ on Parlophone today. The song was inspired by the life of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected from the Soviet Union and became a global star. […]

Belsonic and Emerge
News

BELSONIC & EMERGE Music Festivals Generate Over £30 Million for Northern Ireland Economy

April 3, 2024 XS Noize

The 2023 editions of the Belsonic Festival at Belfast’s Ormeau Park and Emerge Music Festival in the city’s Boucher Fields generated additional economic activity amounting to £30.8 Million pounds. They created almost 6,000 paid employment […]

James
News

JAMES share new track ‘Life’s A Fucking Miracle’ from the forthcoming album ‘Yummy’

March 29, 2024 XS Noize

JAMES have shared a further track from their forthcoming new album YUMMY. Following the first single, “Is This Love”, and the current single, “Our World”, the new track, LIFE’S A FUCKING MIRACLE, is available now […]

Kula Shaker
News

KULA SHAKER announce new AA side single in advance of April/May UK Tour

March 29, 2024 XS Noize

With their 7th album, Natural Magick, topping the Independent Album Charts and their Spring UK Tour starting in Cardiff on 22nd April, the unstoppable return of Kula Shaker continues with the announcement of a new […]

Twenty-One Pilots
Gigs

TWENTY ONE PILOTS announce headline show at SSE Arena, Belfast

March 27, 2024 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Twenty-One Pilots have announced details of their massive global headline, The Clancy World Tour, and shared “Next Semester,” a new song from their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Clancy, which will be released […]

Bernard Butler
News

BERNARD BUTLER announces his first new solo album in 25 years

March 27, 2024 XS Noize

‘Good Grief’ is the first new solo album in 25 years from songwriter and producer Bernard Butler. Between then and now, Butler had ventured into the world of pop songwriting and producing, including two seminal […]

Malaki
News

Irish artist MALAKI releases video for new single ‘Long Face’

March 26, 2024 XS Noize

With close to 35 million streams, one of Ireland’s most prolific and exciting young artists, Malaki, is pleased to announce the release of his hugely powerful single, ‘Long Face.’ This deeply honest track showcases one […]

Maxïmo Park
Gigs

Maxïmo Park announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast

March 26, 2024 XS Noize

Maxïmo Park are today sharing brand-new single ‘Favourite Songs’ alongside news of upcoming UK and EU headline tour dates in the Autumn. ‘Favourite Songs’ is the band’s own salute to the potency of pop music […]

Suede
Gigs

SUEDE announce huge summer outdoor show at Audley End, Essex with very special guests Johnny Marr & Nadine Shah

March 26, 2024 XS Noize

Suede are set to headline a major outdoor concert this summer on Thursday, August 1st, on the stunning grounds of Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex. For this huge show, the indie icons will be […]

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