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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, […]

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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 […]

          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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
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          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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FRANK TURNER
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FRANK TURNER shares new single ‘Letters’ from upcoming album ‘Undefeated’

March 26, 2024 XS Noize

Today, FRANK TURNER releases a brand new single, “Letters”, the latest track following “Girl From The Record Shop”, “No Thank You For The Music”, and “Do One”, to be taken from his tenth album ‘Undefeated’, […]

ALARM
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THE ALARM pays tribute to music video with ‘MUSIC TELEVISION’ album

March 25, 2024 XS Noize

“A.I. killed the rock and roll star,” sing Welsh alt-rock icons THE ALARM as they prepare for the release of brand new album MUSIC TELEVISION, a technicolour homage to the video explosion of the 1980s […]

Cyndi Lauper
Gigs

Music icon Cyndi Lauper announces exclusive 2024 UK Show at London’s Royal Albert Hall

March 25, 2024 XS Noize

The iconic and incomparable Cyndi Lauper has announced a one-night-only performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall – her first UK solo show in 8 years. ​The show will see Lauper perform songs from her catalogue […]

CASUAL RIOTS
Gigs

Indie rock 5-piece CASUAL RIOTS to play headline show at The Limelight 2, Belfast

March 22, 2024 XS Noize

Casual Riots are a 5-piece Indie rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The band formed in 2019 from a collection of cool, hard-working guys who met at school, and they all couldn’t get enough of […]

Foy Vance
Gigs

FOY VANCE announces an evening of songs and satire at the Grand Opera House, Belfast

March 22, 2024 XS Noize

Foy Vance is pleased to announce a series of special shows at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, from November 5th to 9th, 2024. These shows will feature a set from a guest local comedian each […]

bat for lashes
News

BAT FOR LASHES shares new single ‘Letter To My Daughter’

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

London-based musician and multi-disciplinary artist Natasha Khan – aka Bat For Lashes – today shares ‘Letter To My Daughter’, the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album ‘The Dream Of Delphi’, out May 31st […]

Kelly Jones
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KELLY JONES releases new track ‘Turn Bad Into Good’ ahead of intimate UK live shows

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has today released ‘Turn Bad Into Good,’ the second track from his brand-new studio album, which will be released on Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd on May 3rd, 2024. Delving into the […]

Travis
News

TRAVIS announce 10th studio album ‘L.A. Times’ & share new single ‘Gaslight’

March 21, 2024 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis return with the announcement of L.A. Times, their tenth studio album, available from 12th July 2024 via BMG. Released today, new single ‘Gaslight’ is Travis’ first […]

Man Man
News

Sub Pop announce Man Man’s new album ‘Carrot On Strings’, to be released 7th June

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

On Friday, June 7th, Man Man will release their new album, Carrot On Strings, on CD/LP/DSPs worldwide through Sub Pop Records. The album’s lead offering is ‘Iguana’, a track that Man Man’s Ryan Kattner (Honus […]

Moby
News

MOBY announces new album & his first live dates in over a decade

March 20, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed musician and activist Moby announces his first live dates in over a decade. In September, he will perform his greatest hits in Europe. September 19 – London, England / The O2 – tickets September 21 – […]

Stevie Nicks
Gigs

Global icon STEVIE NICKS announces European tour

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has officially announced a string of European headline performances in July 2024. The announcement follows news of her US tour, slated to begin in May […]

THE WAR ON DRUGS
Gigs

THE WAR ON DRUGS announce show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

The War on Drugs have steadily emerged as one of this century’s great rock and roll synthesists, removing the gaps between the underground and the mainstream, between the obtuse and the anthemic, making records that […]

John Grant
News

JOHN GRANT announces new album ‘The Art Of The Lie’

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, John Grant announces his new album, The Art Of The Lie, due for release on 14th June via Bella Union and is available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement, Grant has shared a […]

Marc Almond
News

MARC ALMOND announces new album ‘I’m Not Anyone’ & UK tour

March 19, 2024 XS Noize

Whether with his rich solo catalogue or during his time with the iconic Soft Cell, Marc Almond has always giftedly introduced songs – some lesser known, others a little forgotten by time – to new […]

Lemoncello
News

Lemoncello announce self-titled debut album for May 3rd & share new single ‘Old Friend’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

New Claddagh Records signing Lemoncello announced that their eponymous debut album will be released on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. The album announcement comes as Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella share their new single, ‘Old Friend, […]

The Libertines
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THE LIBERTINES announce 4 extra live shows in November 2024

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Libertines, who release their eagerly awaited new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on April 5th, are thrilled to see their UK/IRELAND tour sell out within hours—faster than any previous tour in their […]

The Gaslight Anthem
News

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM announce new EP ‘History Books – Short Stories’

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

The Gaslight Anthem has announced HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES, a new EP arriving Friday, March 22, on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive […]

Shed Seven
Gigs

SHED SEVEN announce 30th-anniversary tour

March 18, 2024 XS Noize

Following the release of their acclaimed number one album, ‘A Matter of Time’, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, spanning 23 dates across 23 cities and towns this November and […]

Kelly Jones
News

Stereophonics frontman KELLY JONES announces intimate UK solo tour for May 2024

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

Following the news of his recently announced solo album, Kelly Jones has shared details of a five-city May 2024 UK tour today. The tour will see him perform twelve intimate live shows. The performances will […]

KillerStar
News

KILLERSTAR share video for ‘Feel’ ahead of their headline show at London’s 100 Club

March 15, 2024 XS Noize

KillerStar released their debut album last week, which received critical acclaim. They are preparing to play their headline album launch show tomorrow at London’s 100 Club. The band’s founders, Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and […]

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