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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

          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 […]

        • 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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        • 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
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          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
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          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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcasts

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

          The Jacques
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          Finn O’Brien on The Jacques’ New Album “Make Repetition!” | XS Noize Podcast #247

          September 28, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube “Will would be proud of us, and he’d never have wanted his loss to stop us doing what we love.” — Finn O’Brien, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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License Tracks
Features 2

Chart Topping Artists License Tracks for online slots Platforms

June 9, 2025 XS Noize

In this time of digital fun that keeps changing, unexpected collaborations are reshaping traditions. One new trend getting big is top musicians partnering with game developers. This thought might seem odd at first; famous musicians […]

Oasis
Gigs

The best UK music tours of the year: A fans guide

June 9, 2025 XS Noize

Live music lovers have every reason to get excited for 2025, with a star-studded calendar of concerts lined up across the year. From pop and rap to country and rock, the touring circuit is stacked […]

LIVE REVIEW: Djo Transcends Actor-Turned-Musician Clichés in Dazzling London Set Credit: Denise Esposito
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Djo Shines Beyond the Screen in Dazzling London Show

June 9, 2025 Denise Esposito

Djo, the musical moniker of actor, producer, and songwriter Joe Keery (best known as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things), proved he’s no part-time musician with three sold-out nights at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town. Now […]

BILLIE EILISH announces Belfast & Dublin shows on the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 1
Gigs

Billie Eilish 2025 Tour: Anticipation builds ahead of London shows.

June 7, 2025 XS Noize

Get ready to rock your jorts and bandanas as Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” approaches its London dates at The O2 Arena. The tour promises dynamic performances, eco-friendly initiatives, diverse musical […]

massive attack
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LIVE REVIEW: Massive Attack Confront War, Climate Crisis, and Corporate Power in Stunning Manchester Show

June 6, 2025 Jay Roberts

This show very nearly didn’t happen at all. Massive Attack have always been not only principled but remarkably forthright in standing by those principles. Of particular relevance here is their long-standing support of the cultural […]

BUSH
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Bush Return with ‘The Land of Milk and Honey’ – First Single from Upcoming Album ‘I Beat Loneliness’

June 6, 2025 XS Noize

With “The Land Of Milk And Honey,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock legends BUSH return, delivering the incendiary first single from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Blistering and poetic, […]

CALIFORNIA IRISH
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CALIFORNIA IRISH feat: Cormac Neeson release their new single ‘Something Different’

June 6, 2025 XS Noize

CALIFORNIA IRISH is the new band featuring The Answer’s Cormac Neeson. The band tips its hat to the wonderfully melodic and free-spirited sound from 60s America, a sound that reaches back into a gentler, more […]

Ryan McMullan
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Ryan McMullan Announces Headline Show at Ulster Hall, Belfast – 14th December 2025

June 6, 2025 XS Noize

Fresh off the success of his debut album Redesign, which soared to #1 on the Independent Charts in Ireland, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan returns to the stage with a powerful new tour. Known for his […]

The 4 Of Us
News

Open House Festival Returns to Bangor for Its Twelfth Year

June 5, 2025 XS Noize

Lisa O’Neill, Mary Couglan, Ye Vagabonds and The Ocelots are just four of the acts performing at this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor, County Down. The Festival returns to Bangor for its twelfth outing […]

Ocean Alley
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Ocean Alley Return with Fifth Album ‘Love Balloon’ and Reveal Title Track

June 5, 2025 XS Noize

Globally renowned Australian rock band Ocean Alley have today announced their fifth studio album, Love Balloon, set for release on September 19 via Community Music. The six piece have also released the record’s infectious title […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Features

Five of Ed Sheeran’s biggest hits

June 5, 2025 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran stands as one of the most influential and commercially dominant pop acts of the 21st century. Whether through emotionally resonant ballads or global chart-toppers, his songwriting prowess has firmly cemented his legacy in […]

Bret McKenzie
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Sub Pop Reveals Bret McKenzie’s New Album ‘Freak Out City’ and Lead Track ‘All I Need’

June 5, 2025 XS Noize

On August 15th, 2025, Bret McKenzie will return with Freak Out City, his forthcoming second solo album worldwide from Sub Pop. In 2022, Bret released Songs Without Jokes, his well-received solo debut for Sub Pop. […]

WINACHI
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WINACHI Return: First Manchester Show in Three Years Announced for June 28 at Deaf Institute

June 4, 2025 XS Noize

International award-winning band WINACHI have announced their first Manchester date in three years. The gig, organised with We Are Manchester, takes place at the Deaf Institute Music Hall on the 28th of June. Swaggering northern […]

Snow-Patrol
Podcasts

Grief, Healing & Songwriting: Gary Lightbody on Snow Patrol’s New Chapter | XS Noize Podcast #230

June 4, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody — one of the most emotionally resonant voices in UK music. Gary delves into the making […]

Casino
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The Unheard Imperative: Audio Latency and the Seamless Live Casino Experience

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

Forget glitzy visuals and million-dollar jackpots. Your online casino thrill trip has a silent saboteur hiding there, a minor matrix flaw that may destroy the illusion faster than a poor beat on the river.  We […]

DURAN DURAN
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Duran Duran Hit the Road: John Taylor on the Band’s Deepest European Tour in Decades

June 3, 2025 John Kearns

DURAN DURAN are out on the tar plains once again, kicking off a series of European dates from June 3rd. From Finland to Sardinia, this latest tour sees the band playing sixteen shows, including two […]

how r u
News

Thom Southern’s ‘how r u’ Unveils Dreamy New Track ‘slipping away’ from Forthcoming Album

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

how r u is the Belfast based slowcore side project of Irish singer-songwriter and producer Thom Southern. Though formally launched in late April 2024, the project has swiftly carved out its own quiet space. Drawing […]

Gareth
News

Gareth Brings ‘Back to the Backyard Tour’ to Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 21st December 2025

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

Following his Kip Moore SSE Arena support at the weekend, local artist Gareth is pleased to announce his biggest headline Belfast show to date at the Ulster Hall on 21st December 2025. Born and raised […]

Cam
News

Grammy-Winning Artist Cam Releases ‘Alchemy’ Her First Solo Track in Four Years

June 3, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam releases “Alchemy,” her highly anticipated new single and first solo release in four years.  A stunning convergence of country, folk, and left-field pop, “Alchemy” showcases Cam’s gift for distilling complex ideas […]

Oasis
Gigs

Oasis 2025 Tour: What to expect on opening night in Cardiff

June 2, 2025 XS Noize

The Gallagher brothers will mark their first performance together since their split in 2009 with a reunion tour. With Gallagher’s chemistry and electrifying sets of Britpop classics, “Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour” will be a spine-tingling […]

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