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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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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, […]

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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
          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
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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
          Interviews

          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 […]

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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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Morrissey
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MORRISSEY announces a series of major headline summer shows

March 7, 2023 XS Noize

British singer-songwriter Morrissey has today announced a series of major headline summer shows at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 9th July and Leeds Millennium Square on Wednesday 12th July. The announcement precedes a highly […]

Belfast Punk Experience – walking tour
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Belfast’s Punk Music Celebrated in new Tourism Experience

March 7, 2023 XS Noize

The ‘Belfast Punk Experience – walking tour, workshop and gig’ will take place for the first time on Saturday 25th March, in Belfast’s music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre. Tickets are on sale now […]

Someone
Gigs

SOMEONE announces Belfast show at Ulster Sports Club on Friday October 13th

March 7, 2023 XS Noize

Someone is the moniker for Dutch/British composer, producer and visual artist Tessa Rose Jackson. Having released her earthy, 70’s folk-inspired debut album “Shapeshifter” in September 2021 to critical acclaim, she is gearing up to release […]

Far From Saints
Gigs

FAR FROM SAINTS announced as special guests for Kings Of Leon May Bank Holiday shows

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Far From Saints – the brand new band formed by Kelly Jones of Stereophonics, with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker from The Wind and The Wave, have today been announced as special guests for Kings […]

Top Rock Bands in the UK - Why Their Music Matters
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Top Rock Bands in the UK – Why Their Music Matters

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

If you’re a fan of rock music, then you’ll know the importance of finding bands with spirit and soul. So here are our top 5 rock bands in the UK and why their music matters […]

Arctic Monkeys
News

ARCTIC MONKEYS confirmed to headline Glastonbury for third time & share ‘Sculptures Of Anything Goes’ video

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Following news of their third headlining performance at this year’s Glastonbury festival, Arctic Monkeys have launched the new video for ‘Sculptures Of Anything Goes’ from their current album ‘The Car’. Described by the NME as […]

Fun Lovin' Criminals
Gigs

FUN LOVIN CRIMINALS announce headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Friday 30th June

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Fun Lovin’ Criminals are set to tour with charismatic founding member Brian Fast Leiser taking over lead vocals alongside Frank Benbini on drums and new guitarist Naim Cortazzi, formerly of the Happy Mondays. Multi-instrumentalist Fast, […]

Tiësto
Gigs

Tiësto announces headline Dublin show at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday 26th August

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA platinum-certified international icon Tiësto has announced a Dublin date at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday 26th August 2023.  Tiësto is a pillar in electronic music and an artist that transcends beyond that […]

WINACHI
News

WINACHI & Pantofola d’Oro collaborate on Music & Fashion release (Feat Natalie Wilde)

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

‘For You I’d Kill’ is the second single from WINACHI’s upcoming album ‘Sympathy For The Future’ and is to coincide with the release of the ‘WINACHI COLLECTION’ Trainers designed EXCLUSIVELY by iconic Italian fashion brand […]

Alex McEwan
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex McEwan shares new single ‘Hold Your Hands Out To Me’

March 6, 2023 XS Noize

Alex McEwan is a songwriter of rare and special skills, an Americana-channelling Scotsman with a warm, enriching voice and a deft way with a lyric that cuts straight to the heart. His recent single ‘In […]

IN FOCUS// Saxon at The Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Mighty SAXON at The Ulster Hall, Belfast

March 5, 2023 Marc Leach

The iconic Ulster Hall in Belfast welcomed the return of heavy metal legends; the mighty Saxon! For nearly two hours, the Northern Irish faithful were treated to a metal performance like no other. Our photographer, […]

The Cranberries
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THE CRANBERRIES celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album with immersive Atmos mixes

March 4, 2023 XS Noize

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Cranberries’ groundbreaking debut album, Island/UMe is releasing Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? in Dolby ATMOS Music. “The Atmos remixes are a whole different […]

LEA HEART announces Belfast show at OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE on 22nd September
Gigs

LEA HEART announces Belfast show at OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE on 22nd September

March 3, 2023 XS Noize

Lea Heart’s star continues to soar in 2023, having just sold out her headline show at Dublin’s 3Olympia in April and after receiving not one but two Choice Music Prize nominations, for Song of the […]

Moby
News

MOBY shares rework of his iconic 2009 track ‘Walk With Me’ Feat. Lady Blackbird

March 3, 2023 XS Noize

Multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter and producer Moby teams up with the highly acclaimed jazz/soul/blues singer-songwriter Lady Blackbird to create an orchestral rework of his iconic 2009 track Walk With Me, originally featured on the 2009 album […]

Nik Kershaw
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Nik Kershaw on his upcoming ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz!’ UK tour

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

In episode #120 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Nik Kershaw to talk about his upcoming ‘No Glitz, Just Hitz’ UK tour.  The No Glitz, Just Hitz tour will see Nik […]

Metallica
News

METALLICA reveal trailer & release tickets for forthcoming worldwide listening party

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

Tickets are on sale now for Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing’s worldwide listening party for Metallica’s forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons. For one night only on Thursday, April 13, 72 Seasons will play exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide—with every one […]

Lisa Hannigan
Gigs

LISA HANNIGAN to headline free St Patrick’s Eve concert at Belfast’s Custom House Square

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

Belfast’s Custom House Square will come alive with the sound of some of the island’s most exceptional musical talent this St Patrick’s Eve for a family-friendly, fun-packed concert presented by The Duncairn Arts Centre. Headlining […]

simply red
Gigs

SIMPLY RED return with new single ‘Better With You’ & announce new album ‘Time’

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

Simply Red are back! Four years since the triumphant Blue Eyed Soul, one of the UK’s most treasured bands return with brand new studio album Time – out May 26th on Warner Music. The record’s […]

Dropkick Murphys
News

DROPKICK MURPHYS announce new album ‘Okemah Rising’ & share first single ‘I Know How It Feels’

March 2, 2023 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys will continue their journey interpreting the work of Woody Guthrie for a new generation with the May 12 release of their latest album Okemah Rising via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS]. […]

Emily King
News

EMILY KING announces new album ‘Special Occasion’ – Hear new single ‘Medal’

March 1, 2023 XS Noize

New York native Emily King is set to release her latest studio album Special Occasion on May 5 via ATO Records. The new body of work is King’s first album in 4 years, following her […]

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