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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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: 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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        • 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
          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 […]

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        • Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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
          Podcasts

          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, […]

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New Pagans
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Irish indie-punks NEW PAGANS announce new album ‘Making Circles of Our Own’

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

Critically lauded Irish indie-punk group New Pagans will release their second album, Making Circles of Our Own, on 17th February 2023 via Big Scary Monsters. In celebration of the news, the quintet have streamed their […]

Peter Gabriel
News

PETER GABRIEL announces first European Tour in nearly a decade, including four UK shows in June 2023

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Peter Gabriel announced plans for his 2023 tour across the UK & Europe next spring. The tour marks his first solo shows outside of North America since 2014’s Back to Front Tour, celebrating the […]

The Prodigy
Gigs

THE PRODIGY announce headline Belfast Belsonic show on Friday, 30th June 2023

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Prodigy has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on Friday, 30th June 2023, with special guest Andy C. Following the band’s incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of […]

Jack Valero
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Valero – Form Over Function

November 8, 2022 XS Noize

The astute lyrical observations and folk-pop style of Jack Valero’s first two singles ‘Heaven Help Me’, and ‘Hollow Warmth’ have seen the singer-songwriter inspire comparisons to Tom Petty and Elvis Costello, as well as airplay […]

The Battery Farm
New Music

Gutter Punk four-piece THE BATTERY FARM to release their debut album ‘Flies’ on 18th November

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Battery Farm are a Gutter Punk four-piece from Manchester playing punishing, pulverising rock music brimming with pain and passion. The Battery Farm was formed in March 2019 by brothers Ben and Dominic Corry. It […]

larkin poe
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Larkin Poe – Blood Harmony

November 7, 2022 Lee Campbell

They were once a family trio called The Lovell Sisters. Disbanding in 2009 and rising from the ashes shortly after as duo Larkin Poe, Rebecca and Megan are about to release their sixth studio album, […]

Bird On The Wire
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WIN: Tickets to see BIRD ON THE WIRE – The Songs of Leonard Cohen live at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 12th November

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Bird On The Wire, a collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook by singer Pauline Scanlon, Galway band The Whileaways and their band of joy, will return to Belfast on 12th November 2022 to play […]

The Foo Birds
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Foo Birds – Tim and Cindy

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Foo Birds are Kate Lister (vocals), Joe Shaw (drums, percussion), Charlie Nash (bass), Alex Hill (keys) and Dan Abrahams (guitar). They have been writing, touring and eating together for over a decade. Originally brought […]

Macklemore
Gigs

MACKLEMORE kicks off ‘The Ben Tour’ on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-diamond certified, GRAMMY® award-winning artist Macklemore today unveiled the first leg of The Ben Tour. The 19-date European stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Tuesday, 4th April 2023, at Dublin’s 3Arena, before the […]

Ciarán Bartlett
News

CIARAN BARTLETT brings his brand new show BELFAST GIANT to the SSE Arena, Belfast in November 2023

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

Belfast comedian Ciarán Bartlett brings his brand new show BELFAST GIANT to the SSE Arena in the heart of the city for November 2023. In his first arena appearance, Ciarán tells outrageous stories, sings filthy […]

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog at Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 7, 2022 Iam Burn

Ferocious Dog hit Newcastle upon Tyne on the eve of Guy Fawkes night on their Never Too Late for Hope tour. The band must have got the memo and arrived duly armed with a vast […]

Peter Kay
Gigs

PETER KAY announces return to stand-up with first live tour in twelve years

November 7, 2022 XS Noize

“It’s good to get back to what I love doing best, stand-up comedy, and if there’s ever a time people need a laugh, it’s now.” “And with the cost of living at an all-time high, […]

Big Joanie - Back Home
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Big Joanie – Back Home

November 6, 2022 Alex Hoggard

In 2018, Thurston Moore started his independent label Daydream Library Series solely to release Big Joanie’s critically acclaimed debut album Sistahs. Since then, the black feminist punk band have become known for their passionate live performances […]

Gaz Coombes
Gigs

GAZ COOMBES announces UK/EU headline tour dates For 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his forthcoming solo album ‘Turn The Car Around’, due January 13th 2023, via Hot Fruit Recordings / Virgin Music, Gaz Coombes has announced headline tour dates across the UK and […]

Andy Bell – The Grounding Process 
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Andy Bell – The Grounding Process EP

November 4, 2022 Alex Hoggard

In February, Andy Bell released his second solo album Flicker to great acclaim. The 18-track double album was written almost as a conversation with his younger self, reflecting on the past while looking to the future and […]

BUFFY REVAMPED
News

BUFFY REVAMPED live at the Mandela Hall, Belfast on February 9th 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. Fresh from an award-winning run at Edinburgh Fringe, this fast-paced new production brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as […]

David Keenan - Crude
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: David Keenan – Crude

November 4, 2022 Daniel Lynch

The quality of his first two albums more than earned David Keenan the right to be a little more experimental on his third LP, Crude. Keenan came fast out of the blocks in early 2020 with […]

Billy Talent
Gigs

Canadian post-hardcore band BILLY TALENT announce headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Canadian post-hardcore band Billy Talent are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight 1 on May 24th 2023. The four-piece released their new album Crisis of Faith’ in January of this year. […]

Joel Corry
Gigs

London-based DJ/producer JOEL CORRY announces headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Thursday, 16th March 2023

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Multi-BRIT Award-nominated, London-based DJ/producer Joel Corry, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Telegraph Building on Thursday, 16th March 2023. Joel has spent the last ten years playing clubs right across the […]

Kaiser Chiefs
Gigs

KAISER CHIEFS return with brand new single ‘How 2 Dance’

November 4, 2022 XS Noize

Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back-catalogue of stadium belters, and record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs triumphantly return with their brand new single ‘How 2 Dance’, the first taste from their […]

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