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          Rising indie rock duo Dea Matrona release new single “Magic Spell” ahead of UK & Ireland tour this November

          October 30, 2025

          Following the critical acclaim of their debut album ‘For Your Sins’, Dea Matrona continue to defy expectations with their unique blend of classic rock swagger and modern alt-pop edge. And new single “Magic Spell” is a […]

          Oasis 
          News

          OASIS celebrate 30 years of ‘Wonderwall’ with new limited-edition 7-inch singles box set

          October 30, 2025

          Oasis today celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wonderwall. Three decades since its first release and with over 3 billion streams, Wonderwall’s significance, popularity and legacy continues to grow amidst the unprecedented glow of the Live ‘25 Tour. A […]

          Lily Allen
          News

          Lily Allen Announces First Tour in Seven Years — Performing New Album “West End Girl” in Full on UK Dates March 2026

          October 30, 2025

          The remarkable Lily Allen, whose new album ‘West End Girl’ has received rave reviews, has today (30th Oct) announced she will play her first dates for 7 years when she tours the UK in March […]

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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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          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 […]

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        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
          Podcast

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

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Ride
Gigs

RIDE to reissue their ‘4 EPs’ and classic Creation Records albums on 4th November

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

Following their celebratory ‘Nowhere’ 30th UK tour earlier this year, including a sold-out London Roundhouse show, Ride have announced an extra special ‘Going Blank Again’ 30th-anniversary show at the new Soho venue HERE, at the […]

The Best Uses for Music in Video Games
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The Best Uses for Music in Video Games

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

There are many reasons why we love video games. Some of us enjoy the stories told in RPGs, while others like the creative freedoms that titles like Minecraft offer. For fans of video slots, it’s […]

Atlantic Sessions music festival
Gigs

Award-winning ATLANTIC SESSIONS music festival is coming back to Portstewart and Portrush next month

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

The award-winning Atlantic Sessions music festival is coming back to Portstewart and Portrush next month. The much-loved event takes place from Friday, 18th November to Sunday, 20th November 2022, with a programme of over 30 […]

Philip Selway
New Music

Radiohead’s PHILIP SELWAY announces new album ‘Strange Dance’ out 24th February – Hear lead track ‘Check For Signs Of Life’

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

Philip Selway returns with a new solo album featuring guest appearances from Hannah Peel, Adrian Utley, Quinta, Marta Salogni, Valentina Magaletti and Laura Moody. Philip Selway has announced news of his new album Strange Dance […]

Klangstof
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Koen van de Wardt from Klangstof on new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’

October 26, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #107 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Koen van de Wardt from Dutch sonic explorers Klangstof to talk about their new album – ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’ Going deeper, […]

Tom Segura
Gigs

Actor, comedian and writer TOM SEGURA announces headline show at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Monday 8th May 2023

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. He has most recently been performing to sold-out audiences on his 200+ city I’M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR. He is best known […]

October Drift
Gigs

OCTOBER DRIFT release the video for their new single ‘Lost Without You’

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

October Drift have released the video for their new single ‘Lost Without You’, taken from their recently released second album, I Don’t Belong Anywhere, out now via Physical Education Recordings. The high-energy video captures a […]

Relaxation Aid: How Listening to Music Helps To Relieve Stress
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Relaxation Aid: How Listening to Music Helps To Relieve Stress

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

Music is known to have a positive effect on the human body. Music therapy is a field that focuses on using tunes for improved well-being. However, you can also use music to relieve stress in […]

Which Games Have the Best Soundtracks?
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Which Games Have the Best Soundtracks?

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

Imagine sitting down to play a game and hearing nothing. Even if you’re a casual gamer who would rather slice virtual fruit in a mobile game like Fruit Ninja than take headshots at enemies in […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

VAN MORRISON announces two intimate album launch shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast

October 25, 2022 XS Noize

It should come as no surprise that Van Morrison has made an album inspired by skiffle. Van Morrison’s love of skiffle dates back to his childhood. He would hang out at the famed Belfast record […]

Monjola
Gigs

MONJOLA shares brand new single ‘Big Fat Liar’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Monjola’s recent single ‘Extrovert’ boosted his profile at home in Ireland and further afield, picking up tastemaker coverage from Wonderland and Notion, and leading to a major upcoming Dublin show as a guest to Atlanta […]

Sports Team
Gigs

SPORTS TEAM play headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Sports Team have been described as one of the most raucous, electrifying and chaotic acts in the UK. Coming up on the back of word-of-mouth live hype, drawing round-the-block queues to chaotic early gigs at […]

Dave Rowntree
Gigs

Blur drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares new track “HK”

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Blur drummer DAVE ROWNTREE shares another new track from his forthcoming debut album, Radio Songs. “HK” can be heard below and is lifted from the album out January 20, 2023, through Cooking Vinyl. Dave Rowntree […]

Charlie Hanlon
Gigs

ASH add Downpatrick artist CHARLIE HANLON to their 30th anniversary show at Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

Northern Ireland’s finest, ASH, are pleased to announce their first guest, Charlie Hanlon, to perform as part of the very special homecoming 30th-anniversary celebration at the Iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast, this December. Charlie Hanlon is […]

The WAEVE
Gigs

THE WAEVE composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall release new single – ‘Drowning’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

‘Drowning’, the new single from The WAEVE, composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, is available now.  To mark the release of their upcoming album, out 3rd February 2023 on Transgressive Records, today also […]

IN FOCUS// The Pretty Reckless Setlist at Ulster Hall, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// The Pretty Reckless at Ulster Hall, Belfast

October 24, 2022 Bernie McAllister

The Pretty Reckless—Taylor Momsen [Vocals], Ben Phillips [Guitar], Jamie Perkins [drums], and Mark Damon [bass] played a fantastic sold-out show last night at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]

Hollywood Vampires
Gigs

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES announce their UK return with a July 2023 tour

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

American supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce their UK return with a July 2023 tour. You just can’t keep a good band down. Forced to cancel their planned 2020 tour due to the pandemic, the special bond […]

white lies
Gigs

WHITE LIES share the video for new single – ‘Breakdown Days’

October 24, 2022 XS Noize

White Lies have released a bonus edition of their current album, As I Try Not To Fall Apart, featuring four previously unreleased songs recorded during the album sessions. The album was originally released in February […]

TomSmith
Video Premiere

Sunderland artist TOM A. SMITH shares new video for the MILES KANE co-produced single – ‘Like You Do’

October 24, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After releasing his highly-praised ‘EP2’ earlier this year, fast-rising Sunderland artist Tom A. Smith has returned once again to offer up the official video for his latest single ‘Like You Do’ which was co-written with […]

Andrew Cushin
Gigs

ANDREW CUSHIN shares the new double A-side single ‘You’ll Be Free’ and ‘Dream For A Moment’

October 21, 2022 XS Noize

Since releasing his debut EP ‘You Don’t Belong’, Andrew Cushin has played shows with Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller, performed at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park during the rugby Super League’s Magic Weekend, and smashed songs […]

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