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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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          ‘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 […]

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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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        • 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
          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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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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Gareth
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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
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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 […]

GARBAGE
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Garbage – Let All That We Imagine Be The Light

May 30, 2025 Lori Gava

There’s a long-standing notion that suffering can fuel great art, and Garbage’s latest album, Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, gives that trope compelling new weight. Following the turbulence of recent years, including […]

OZZY OSBOURNE announces rescheduled 2020 European dates
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The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Set to Premiere This Year

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most legendary and enduring figures in the music industry, and fans are set to get to know even more about him this year. The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne […]

James Morrison
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James Morrison Unveils New Album ‘Fight Another Day’ – Hear the Title Track Now

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

The chart-topping, multiple-Platinum, BRIT Award-winning James Morrison is set to release his sixth album ‘Fight Another Day’ on 3rd October 2025. Launched alongside its title track and new single, ‘Fight Another Day’ represents his first all-new record […]

Eirewave
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Eirewave prepares to launch 250km of Non-Stop Pop Rock – from Wicklow to Belfast in DAB+ quality

May 29, 2025 XS Noize

Ad-Free Station Set to Unite the Emerald Isle with Seamless Digital Sound. Belfast – Eirewave, the ad-free pop-rock radio station loved across Ulster, is preparing to expand its reach with a bold ambition: a seamless […]

Kate Nash
News

Kate Nash Slams Transphobia and Misogyny in Bold New Single “GERM”

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

May was meant to be a moment of rest for Kate Nash, fresh off a sold-out UK and EU tour (broken foot and all), launching the first-ever fan-led music survey, and relentlessly spotlighting the music […]

Sea Fever
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Sea Fever go full avant-garde on hypnotic new single ‘Able Eyes’ — from upcoming album ‘Surface Sound’

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

Even in their most chilled moments of club-inspired, urban electronic pop, Manchester’s Sea Fever have kept up a dopamine-driven beat of positivity, yet on new single “Able Eyes” they raise the pressure, volume and mood […]

Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and His Celebrity Big Brother Experience | XS Noize Podcast #229
Podcasts

Chesney Hawkes on New Album ‘Living Arrows’ and His Celebrity Big Brother Experience | XS Noize Podcast #229

May 28, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by British pop icon Chesney Hawkes. Best known for his timeless hit ‘The One and Only’, Chesney talks about the momentum behind […]

the divine comedy
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The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon Tour Hits Belfast & Dublin

May 27, 2025 XS Noize

A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last Divine Comedy studio album, 2019’s ‘Office Politics’. Their entire back catalogue was lovingly remastered and re-released in 2020, while a sensational best of, ‘Charmed Life’, […]

Gorillaz live
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Gorillaz to Revisit Iconic Albums in Four One-Off Live Performances

May 27, 2025 XS Noize

Gorillaz today announced details of four very special one-off limited-capacity live shows taking place at Copper Box Arena, London on 29 August, 30 August, 2 September and 3 September 2025. The shows take place during […]

Stray Kids
Gigs

Everything you need to know about seeing Stray Kids this summer

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

K-pop stars Stray Kids are gearing up for a global run across iconic stadiums this summer. Don’t miss the chance to experience the K-pop energy live; check out tour dates and grab your tickets now! […]

Sports Betting
Features 2

More Than Luck: The Rise of Strategic Sports Betting in Thailand

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

For years, betting in Thailand was a game of instincts. You backed your favorite team, trusted your gut, and maybe whispered a quick prayer before kickoff. It was casual, often chaotic, and deeply rooted in […]

Skerryvore
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Skerryvore share video for brand new single ‘The Sea That Sings’

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

Skerryvore have started their 20th anniversary year in style, playing to packed venues across North America and Australia. Their plans now step up in scale with a special Skerryvore XX show at the historic Floors […]

Lissie_
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Lissie Unveils ‘Promises’ a New EP of Classic Song Covers – Out August 22nd

May 26, 2025 XS Noize

Lissie will release the new EP ‘Promises’ on August 22nd. Her first body-of-work since 2022’s acclaimed ‘Carving Canyons’ album, the EP compiles a collection of cover songs that speak her current emotional language and hold […]

Susan Aquila
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Electric Violinist Susan Aquila on Her Explosive New Single and Video “No Where”

May 26, 2025 Randall Radic

Electric violinist Susan Aquila recently unveiled her new single/music video, “No Where,” a song narrating the edgy, emotional toll of a toxic relationship. Aquila’s dazzling display of the bow across the strings soars over the […]

Beyonce
Gigs

12 things you need to know about Beyoncé ahead of Cowboy Carter Tour

May 23, 2025 XS Noize

The past two decades have been nothing short of defining for Beyoncé, whose influence on both music and popular culture is unmatched. Since breaking out in the 1990s, she has consistently remained a dominant force, […]

Saint Etienne
News

Saint Etienne Reveal 13th and Final LP ‘International’ with Lead Single ‘Glad’

May 23, 2025 XS Noize

Saint Etienne have announced details of their 13th, and final LP, International. Co-produced with Tim Powell (formerly of Xenomania), the album will be released on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 5th September 2025. They have also […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sports Team - Boys These Days
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Sports Team – Boys These Days

May 22, 2025 Michael Barron

Sports Team may have grabbed headlines after being robbed at gunpoint during their 2024 U.S. tour, but the incident is just one chaotic chapter in the story of a band that thrives on disruption. The […]

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