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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 […]

        • 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 […]

        • 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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        • 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 […]

          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, […]

  • Podcast
        • 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, […]

          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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MACHINE HEAD
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WIN: Tickets to see MACHINE HEAD & AMON AMARTH at 3Arena, Dublin on 13th September 2022

August 23, 2022 XS Noize

Prepare for the most monumental metal tour of 2022!! Two of the world’s most revered heavy bands, Bay Area metal icons MACHINE HEAD and Sweden’s Viking metal overlords AMON AMARTH, are teaming up for the […]

Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Cheat Codes

August 23, 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. An album that’s been almost two decades in the making certainly […]

Darius Keeler
Gigs

ARCHIVE – Call To Arms & Angels European Tour Rescheduled

August 23, 2022 XS Noize

Archive have announced the forced rescheduling of their European tour later this year after founding member Darius Keeler was diagnosed with cancer. The tour in support of the band’s twelfth studio album, Call To Arms […]

Liv Hanna
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Liv Hanna on her latest single ‘Lovers In The Night’

August 23, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Liv Hanna first discovered her love of music at eight when her multi-instrumentalist father inspired her to start learning the piano. Now, more than a decade later, she’s an established talent in her own right, […]

Dropkick Murphys
Gigs

DROPKICK MURPHYS bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life on new single ‘Ten Times More’

August 22, 2022 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys’ new single and video “Ten Times More,” from their forthcoming This Machine Still Kills Fascists, are out now. This Machine Still Kills Fascists will be released digitally and on CD on September 30 […]

Bret McKenzie - Songs Without Jokes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bret McKenzie – Songs Without Jokes

August 22, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

After finding fame and success as one-half of the Kiwi comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, writer, actor, comedian and musician Bret McKenzie attempts to shed the irony and comedy that he’s known for on […]

Taylor Grey
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Taylor Grey talks latest single “Idiot” & how she defines success

August 22, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Taylor Grey has racked up more than a million streams on Spotify alone and, as a recent graduate of Stanford University, has the kind of ambition and work ethic that you can’t help but be […]

Coldplay
Gigs

COLDPLAY announce European and UK stadium shows for their Music Of The Spheres World Tour in summer 2023

August 22, 2022 XS Noize

The morning after completing their triumphant run of six sold-out nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, Coldplay have announced further European and UK stadium shows for their Music Of The Spheres World Tour in summer 2023. […]

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers at Custom House Square, Belfast
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Stiff Little Fingers at Custom House Square, Belfast

August 21, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2019, Legendary NI Punks Stiff Little Fingers returned to Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 20th August 2022 alongside an all-star line-up of special guests […]

LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz at All Points East, Victoria Park, London
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz at All Points East, Victoria Park, London

August 20, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Gorillaz is one of the most extraordinary bands of all time. Damon Albarn’s songwriting talent and charisma and Jamie Hewlett’s vision and art style created this visual band with four fictional members: 2D, Noodle, Murdoc […]

FIFA Records
New Music

FIFA Records release compilation album ‘FIFA 100’ to mark 100th Release

August 20, 2022 XS Noize

Today Forever in Financial Arrears Records’, or FIFA Records as it is more commonly known, reach the significant milestone of their 100th release, an extremely rare achievement among Irish record labels, specifically those operating on […]

Flogging Molly
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Flogging Molly at Kentish Town Forum

August 20, 2022 Michael Barron

If there ever was a gig that reminded you of the time and the place a gig was played, this Flogging Molly gig was one of them. Despite the record-breaking scorching summer heatwave, gig goers […]

Biffy Clyro
Gigs

BIFFY CLYRO to release ‘A Celebration Of Endings – Live’ & share video for ‘Unknown Male 01’

August 19, 2022 XS Noize

It’s been two years since Biffy Clyro went straight to #1 with ‘A Celebration of Endings’. As the album was released in the midst of lockdown, the band were unable to celebrate its release with […]

ROE
Gigs

ROE releases her new single ‘Cut My Teeth’ ahead of the release of her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’

August 19, 2022 XS Noize

ROE releases her new single ‘Cut My Teeth’ on 19th August ahead of the release of her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’ on September 23rd. After dropping the first half of her […]

HALO
New Music

HALO – The Story Behind Depeche Mode’s Classic Album ‘Violator’ to be published on 29th September 2022

August 19, 2022 XS Noize

The first in-depth look at the making of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and its enduring legacy, by Kevin May and David McElroy. Published on 29 September 2022 by Grosvenor House Publishing. Recorded in England, Denmark and […]

Gavin Haley
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Gavin Haley on new album ‘I hate you, Don’t Leave Me’

August 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gavin Haley is not afraid to show his emotions and be vulnerable with and through his lyrics and the stories they tell. Nowhere is this more evident than on his debut […]

The Black EP
Gigs

INTERPOL celebrate 20 years of ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’ with digital release of ‘The Black EP’

August 19, 2022 XS Noize

On August 20, Interpol’s canonical debut album Turn On The Bright Lights turns 20. Commemorating this landmark, the band today make cherished, fan-favourite 2003 TOTBL companion The Black EP available on digital platforms. Originally released […]

PILGRIIM
New Music

PILGRIIM shares the official video for his debut single ‘Flux’

August 18, 2022 XS Noize

A British producer and songwriter who lives in Medellín, Colombia, pilgriim has led a nomadic life that his songs seek to document. Particularly inspired by the rich culture and expansive landscapes of South America, pilgriim […]

JAKE BUGG
Gigs

JAKE BUGG celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Double-Platinum selling debut album & releases previously unreleased single ‘It’s True’

August 18, 2022 XS Noize

It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since Jake Bugg released his extraordinary self-titled debut album. Released on October 15th, 2012, Jake introduced himself to the world and blew open the doors with […]

Caamp
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Caamp’s Evan Westfall on their latest album ‘Lavender Days’ & UK and European tour

August 18, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #94 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Evan Westfall from Ohio-based folk-rock outfit Caamp to talk about their latest album Lavender Days and upcoming UK and European tour. In […]

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