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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
          News

          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 […]

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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
          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
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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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Arch Enemy and Behemoth @ O2 Apollo, Manchester
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Arch Enemy and Behemoth @ O2 Apollo, Manchester

October 3, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Two of the most exciting bands, Arch Enemy and Behemoth, visited Manchester on the last day of September as a part of their “European Siege Tour 2022”. Both bands released new albums this year, and […]

Eric Sleeper - Emily
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TRACK PREMIERE: Eric Sleeper – Emily

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

‘Emily’ is the 2nd single from US-based singer-songwriter Eric Sleeper. Eric Sleeper is from New York and has been writing songs since the age of 14. Eric writes music with grit, lyricism and heart, with […]

Xavier Rudd at Shepherds Bush Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Xavier Rudd at Shepherds Bush Empire

September 30, 2022 Michael Barron

One of the things that makes a great artist is their diversity and plethora of ideas. Xavier Rudd, being of Aboriginal, Irish and Scottish heritage, was at an excellent advantage to develop many ideas, which […]

emperor of ice cream
Gigs

EMPEROR OF ICE CREAM release the video for new single ‘I See You Everywhere’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees the release across all digital platforms of ‘I See You Everywhere’, the latest offering from Ireland’s indie stalwarts ‘Emperor of Ice Cream’, the first of two singles from the band coming out on […]

Danny Goffey
Gigs

DANNY GOFFEY releases new single ‘Looking After Number One’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

Danny Goffey, co-songwriter and founding member of British band Supergrass, releases new single ‘Looking After Number One’ today — the latest track from his upcoming album Bryan Moone’s Discopunk out 21st October via Distiller. The […]

The Beatles
New Music

THE BEATLES reveal ‘Tomorrow Never Knows (Take 1)’ taken from newly mixed & expanded special edition of ‘Revolver’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

On April 6, 1966, The Beatles gathered in Studio Three at EMI Studios (now called Abbey Road Studios) for their first Revolver recording session. With their producer George Martin flanked by recording engineer Geoff Emerick […]

Marxist Love Disco Ensemble
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Marxist Love Disco Ensemble – MLDE

September 30, 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. The debut album from this Italian project has all the dry […]

ROE
Podcast

INTERVIEW: Derry songwriter ROE on the release of her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #103 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with award-winning Derry songwriter and performer ROE to talk about her fantastic debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. In this interview, […]

Silent Running
Gigs

SILENT RUNNING announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on March 3rd, 2023

September 30, 2022 XS Noize

Silent Running, who recently released the critically acclaimed album ‘Follow the Light’, have announced a gig at Belfast’s premier music venue ‘The Limelight’ on March 3rd, 2023. The Northern Irish band are marking their 40th […]

Arctic Monkeys
Gigs

ARCTIC MONKEYS share the video for new track ‘Body Paint’

September 29, 2022 XS Noize

Arctic Monkeys have launched ‘Body Paint’, a new track from their forthcoming album ‘The Car’, set for release on Friday 21st October. The video was directed by Brook Linder and filmed in London and Missouri. […]

The Flaming Lips
News

THE FLAMING LIPS announce ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’ 20th anniversary box set

September 29, 2022 XS Noize

The Flaming Lips celebrate the 20th anniversary of their classic 2002 album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, with the announcement of an expansive box set that also includes B-sides, demos, remixes, radio sessions, two concerts, […]

Ewan MacFarlane
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ewan MacFarlane shares the title track from his new album – ‘Milk’

September 29, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the release of his second solo album – EWAN MACFARLANE – is pleased to present its title track: “Milk”, today exclusively with XS Noize. Lifted from what will be his second full-length release […]

IRON MAIDEN
New Music

IRON MAIDEN announce triple vinyl 40th anniversary edition of ‘The Number Of The Beast’

September 29, 2022 XS Noize

Warner Music (BMG for the USA) are delighted to announce the release of a commemorative triple black vinyl album in honour of the 40th Anniversary of IRON MAIDEN’s seminal third album, The Number Of The […]

Sound of Belfast 2022
News

Sound of Belfast 2022 Announced

September 29, 2022 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced details of its Sound of Belfast 2022 programme.  Now in its 9th year, this annual celebration, dedicated to the sounds of the city, will be live and reverberating across […]

modernlove
Gigs

MODERNLOVE. share video for new single ‘Take Me Far Away’

September 28, 2022 XS Noize

With larger-than-life indie-pop anthems born of small-town boredom, coming-of-age, big nights out and young love gone wrong, modernlove. are becoming a bright new hope. They’ve already established an ever-growing following, resulting in much of their […]

Dropkick Murphys - This Machine Still Kills Fascists
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – This Machine Still Kills Fascists

September 28, 2022 Michael Barron

Almost two decades ago, Dropkick Murphys covered Woody Guthrie’s “Gonna Be A Blackout Tonight” on their 2003 album Blackout. The idea of using Guthrie’s unreleased lyrics for a future Dropkick Murphys album has since been […]

Snailmate
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Snailmate – Trash, Baby

September 28, 2022 Randall Radic

Phoenix, Arizona-based synthpunk/grindcore pop/nerd rap duo Snailmate – aka Kalen Lander and Bentley Monet – introduces their music video, “Trash, Baby,” a song about their complicated relationship with creating art and overcoming the voice in […]

Tycho - Back To Mine
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tycho – Back To Mine

September 27, 2022 Lori Gava

On Sept 30th, sublime chillwave and techno artist Tycho releases his contribution to the Back To Mine album series. Over two decades, the Back to Mine compilation series has released mix albums from renowned DJs, […]

Tiny Magnetic Pets
New Music

Irish synth artists TINY MAGNETIC PETS announce new album ‘Re-Mix/Re-Model’

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Anyone with their ear to the ground in the electronic music world will already know Tiny Magnetic Pets, the Irish synth artists who have collaborated with Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk), supported Michael Rother (NEU!) & The […]

Melody’s Echo Chamber
Gigs

MELODY’S ECHO CHAMBER shares new single ‘Norfolk Hotel’ – from new album ‘Unfold’ out September 30th

September 27, 2022 XS Noize

Today Melody’s Echo Chamber, the project of French musician Melody Prochet, shares the newest single, “Norfolk Hotel,” off her upcoming LP, Unfold, the lost follow-up album to her self-titled debut Melody’s Echo Chamber, which includes […]

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