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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
          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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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
          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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        • :Panic :Over
          Interviews

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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Belle Roscoe
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Belle Roscoe address climate change with the new video for ‘The Birds’

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Australian sibling duo Belle Roscoe beguile audiences with an intoxicating concoction of gritty modern Americana and classic ‘70s-tinged folk-rock, as heard on their current single ‘The Birds’. Now the duo release the accompanying video for […]

Empire State B
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Simon Neil’s Empire State B announce debut album ‘Rivers Of Heresy’

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

A decade ago, Simon Neil and Mike Vennart would be found sitting on the back of the Biffy Clyro tour bus sharing the most extreme, confrontational or just downright twisted music they could find. Simon […]

Frank Turner
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Frank Turner – “The next album is about being in your forties and not giving a f**k.”

May 31, 2023 Jesse Yarbrough

Frank Turner is one of, if not the hardest-working musicians currently active. He tours endlessly and has released nine studio albums to date. The most recent, FTHC rising to number 1 on the UK charts. […]

Asya Satti
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Asya Satti – Down Daddy

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Asya Satti’s first two singles, ‘Look At You Now’ and ‘Drunk Drive’, introduced the Swedish-Sudanese artist as a distinctive talent. Her distinctive style unites cultures, drawing upon the inspirational music culture of her heritage in […]

Noel Gallagher
News

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release new track ‘Open The Door, See What You Find’

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have today released a new song, ‘Open The Door, See What You Find’ ahead of the eagerly anticipated new studio album ‘Council Skies’, released on Friday via Sour Mash Records.  […]

Jack Valero
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Valero shares his new single ‘Pull Back The Hammer’

May 31, 2023 XS Noize

Jack Valero today kickstarts a big year ahead by sharing his new single ‘Pull Back The Hammer’. It represents the first song to be taken from his debut EP which will follow later this summer. […]

Dea Matrona
Gigs

Irish rock duo DEA MATRONA play Mandela Hall, Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Irish rock duo Dea Matrona concludes their first full UK and Ireland headline tour with a hometown show at Mandela in Belfast on Saturday, 3rd June. The band say about the show, “Mandela Hall will […]

Foo Fighters
News

FOO FIGHTERS release epic 10-minute track with short film for ‘The Teacher’

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Foo Fighters introduce you to ‘The Teacher’, the epic 10-minute fourth track to be released in advance of the band’s 11th album, But Here We Are, out June 2 on Roswell Records/Columbia Records. ‘The Teacher’ […]

The Murder Capital
News

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new video for ‘Crying’ & announce their biggest UK and European tour to date

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

The Murder Capital have shared a new video for their track ‘Crying’ alongside details of their biggest UK and European tour to date, ‘The Clown’s Reflection Tour’. ‘Crying’ is taken from ‘Gigi’s Recovery’. The Murder […]

Music Videos
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The Fascinating Intersection of Poker and Music: Analyzing Poker-Themed Music Videos

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Poker and music have crossed paths on numerous occasions, with artists having used concepts of the classic casino game within the lyrics of their songs. However, there are some that have decided to use the […]

The Boo Radleys
News

THE BOO RADLEYS release new single ‘Sorrow (I Just Want To Be Free)’

May 30, 2023 XS Noize

Experience counts for everything, and you can’t always leave the past behind, as proven by The Boo Radleys, who show their statesman-like songwriting prowess and revive the melodic, pop sensibilities of their chart-cresting nineties exploits […]

Ananya Birla
News

India’s leading English-language pop star ANANYA BIRLA shares new single ‘Caught Up’

May 29, 2023 XS Noize

With three consecutive double-Platinum singles and another pair of Platinum-certified tracks, Ananya Birla is India’s leading English-language pop star. Her reputation is going global, too, leading to 500 million+ streams to date, an MTV EMA […]

JAMES
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JAMES release the orchestral version of one of their most loved songs, ‘Sometimes’

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

Following their recent sold-out and critically acclaimed UK tour, JAMES have released the orchestral version of one of their most loved songs, SOMETIMES, taken from BE OPENED BY THE WONDERFUL, their new double album in […]

Royal Blood
Gigs

ROYAL BLOOD announce new album ‘Back To The Water Below’ & headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

Royal Blood today ignite an epic summer ahead as they announce the September 8th release of their fourth album, Back To The Water Below and share its lead single ‘Mountains At Midnight’. The announcement comes […]

Hozier
News

Access to exclusive HOZIER Record Store show at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

To gain exclusive access to purchase tickets for HOZIER at Limelight 1 on Wednesday, 26th July 2023, pre-order* your copy of ‘Unreal Unearth’ or any album bundle via the Record Store store by 16:00 BST […]

The Alarm
Gigs

THE ALARM added to bill for The Cult’s huge Cardiff Castle outdoor show as frontman MIKE PETERS kicks off UK tour – new album ‘FORWARDS’

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

Welsh rock legends The Alarm have been invited to perform as special guests with The Cult on American Independence Day (July 4th 2023) at the band’s huge outdoor show at Cardiff Castle. Despite very close […]

Monograms
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TRACK PREMIERE: Monograms – Carry The Weight

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

A fresh insight into the highly anticipated new album ‘A Fine Commitment’ (out 16 June), MONOGRAMS is back with the invigorating new single: “Carry The Weight”. From the speeding cop sirens that screech through its […]

Deacon Blue
News

DEACON BLUE announce – ‘All The Old 45s – The Very Best of Deacon Blue’ & ‘You Can Have It All – The Complete Albums Collection’

May 26, 2023 XS Noize

Thirty-six years since their debut single, ‘Dignity’ – and their debut album, Raintown – Deacon Blue have announced their most comprehensive greatest hits anthology to date, along with a career-spanning box set. All The Old […]

The Levellers
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Levellers at Hackney Empire, London

May 25, 2023 Michael Barron

When the Levellers took their first acoustic album, We The Collective, of reinterpreted old and new songs on tour in 2018, the London leg took them to Camden Roundhouse in North London. Five years later, […]

Boy & Bear
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Boy & Bear – Boy & Bear

May 25, 2023 Sam Williams

Marking their first album since the pre-pandemic Suck on Light, Australian indie quintet Boy & Bear are back with their self-titled album. Boy & Bear is the band’s fifth studio album, but it’s the first […]

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