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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

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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          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
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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 […]

          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 […]

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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
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          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, […]

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IN FOCUS// Anthrax & Municipal Waste at Rock City, Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Anthrax & Municipal Waste at Rock City, Nottingham

October 5, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Thrash metal kings Anthrax are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Forty years of incredible, superfast, legendary metal. On the 4th of October, the band came to Rock City, Nottingham, and their performance was phenomenal. All band […]

BICEP
Gigs

BICEP release new single ‘Water’ feat Clara La San

October 5, 2022 XS Noize

Instantly recognisable to anyone who has seen Bicep’s lauded live show in recent times, “Water” is another keenly anticipated fan favourite that finally sees an official release. Featuring vocals from Clara La San, who also […]

The Answer
News

THE ANSWER announce ‘Sundowners’ album show at Limelight 2, Belfast on March 23rd 2023

October 5, 2022 XS Noize

The Answer are set to make a spectacular and long-awaited return with their first new studio album in almost seven years and are thrilled to announce a series of very special limited UK and European album […]

Larkin Poe
Gigs

GRAMMY® Award-nominated sister duo LARKIN POE share new single ‘Strike Gold’

October 5, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have shared “Strike Gold,” “Strike Gold” marks the latest single from Larkin Poe’s upcoming sixth studio album, Blood […]

The Comet is Coming
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: The Comet is Coming – Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam

October 4, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll post my most loved records and recent purchases here for your perusal weekly. If you’re looking for an easy ride, you won’t get it […]

Depeche Mode
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE announce their biggest ever Irish concert at Malahide Castle, Dublin on 14th June 2023

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode announced today at a special event in Berlin that they will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in […]

The Big Pink
Podcast

INTERVIEW: The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze on their long-awaited third studio album – ‘The Love That’s Ours’

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #104 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze to talk about their long-awaited third studio album, ‘The Love That’s Ours’ – their first studio album […]

Kula Shaker
Gigs

KULA SHAKER to release one-off exclusive version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth’

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

On November 11th 2022, Kula Shaker are to release their first one-off exclusive single since 1997’s ‘Hush’. The band have recorded a brand new version of John Lennon’s protest song ‘Gimme Some Truth’ and the […]

Depeche Mode
Gigs

DEPECHE MODE announce new album ‘Memento Mori’ & first live shows in five years

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode announced today at a special event in Berlin that they will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in […]

Pretty Sick
Gigs

London-based, New York City-rooted band PRETTY SICK releases their debut album ‘Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile’

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

London-based, New York City-rooted band Pretty Sick releases their debut album Makes Me Sick Makes Me Smile via Dirty Hit. Coupled with the album’s release are the visuals for the track “Self Fulfilling Prophecy”, directed […]

SHAUN RYDER releases 'Pop Star's Daughters' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - Watch Video!
Gigs

SHAUN RYDER plays first solo show in 11 years this Friday at Manchester’s Factory 251

October 4, 2022 XS Noize

Happy Mondays, Black Grape and all-around Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is set to play a special intimate show – his first in 11 years – at Manchester’s Factory 251 on October 7th. He will be […]

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
Gigs

PAUL HEATON & JACQUI ABBOTT announce a series of Irish tour dates for February 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott have announced a series of Irish tour dates to take place in February 2023 – including The Millennium Forum Derry and The SSE Arena, Belfast. Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott’s […]

IN FOCUS// Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps & Lorna Shore @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Parkway Drive, While She Sleeps & Lorna Shore @ Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

October 3, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Australian metalcore giants Parkway Drive brought their massive show to Nottingham on the 2nd of October. The concert started with American deathcore viral sensation Lorna Shore taking the stage, and what a great way to […]

Bono
Gigs

BONO – STORIES OF SURRENDER book tour announced for 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Live Nation and Penguin Random House announced a 14-city book tour in support of SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story, the forthcoming memoir by Bono—artist, activist and U2 lead singer – which will be released […]

Hard Fi
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Hard-Fi at O2 Kentish Town Forum

October 3, 2022 Michael Barron

The year is 2005. Phones still have rudimentary cameras, and social media, as it is today, is still in an inchoate state. No one filmed on their phones or updated their status during gigs. There […]

DERMOT KENNEDY
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces headline concert at Dublin’s Marlay Park on Friday, 23rd June 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Acclaimed singer/songwriter DERMOT KENNEDY has announced a headline concert at Dublin’s Marlay Park on Friday, 23rd June 2023. A dynamic and powerful live performer, DERMOT KENNEDY has become one of the biggest and fastest-selling live […]

Ryan McMullan
Gigs

RYAN MCMULLAN to headline OFFICIAL MANDELA HALL LAUNCH CONCERT on October 27th 2022

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

The Iconic Belfast Venue, Mandela Hall, is pleased to announce its official launch concert featuring Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan on October 27th 2022. The concert will see the revamped venue return with live music […]

Volbeat
Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see VOLBEAT at 3Arena, Dublin, on 12th December 2022

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Danish rock ‘n’ roll rebels Volbeat announce a 32-date European leg of the diverse Servant Of The Road World Tour, which will see them sharing the spotlight with special guests Skindred and openers Napalm Death […]

TORI AMOS announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on March 27th 2023
Gigs

TORI AMOS announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on March 27th 2023

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘Ocean to Ocean’ at the end of last year and a sell-out World Tour throughout 2022, celebrated singer-songwriter Tori Amos returns to the UK for six additional […]

Neil Young with Crazy Horse
New Music

NEIL YOUNG WITH CRAZY HORSE announce new album ‘World Record’ – Hear first track ‘Love Earth’

October 3, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Neil Young with Crazy Horse announce the November 18th release date for their illuminating new album ‘World Record’, which was recorded at Shangri-La in Malibu and produced by Rick Rubin and Neil Young. The […]

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