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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 […]

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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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        • 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, […]

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        • 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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Kayla Grace
New Music

KAYLA GRACE shares video for new single ‘Nobody Loves Me’

August 15, 2022 XS Noize

Praised by BBC Introducing and Clash, Watford-born Kayla Grace’s introductory track ‘Bird In A Cage’ positioned the 21-year-old as an artist and songwriter of immense potential. Now it’s time for Kayla to make a bigger […]

ALMA
New Music

ALMA shares the video for new single ‘I Forgive Me’

August 15, 2022 XS Noize

With over 650 million streams, a million+ UK sales and writing credits for some of the world’s biggest artists (Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, Tove Lo), Finland’s ALMA is well established […]

Lauran Hibberd - Garageband Superstar
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lauran Hibberd – Garageband Superstar

August 15, 2022 Lori Gava

Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar is the much-anticipated debut album from Isle of Wight songstress Lauran Hibberd. Hibberd had her first breakthrough in 2018 with her slacker pop track, “Call Shotgun”. Numerous singles and two EPs followed, […]

The 1975
Gigs

The 1975 announce Reading & Leeds 2022 headline slot

August 12, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 today announce they are set to headline Reading & Leeds 2022 at the end of August. With the band set to make their highly anticipated live return headlining Japan’s biggest rock festival, Summer […]

REEF
Gigs

REEF announce UK headline tour this Autumn

August 12, 2022 XS Noize

Following their recent shows with both the Rolling Stones and Bryan Adams, West Country rockers REEF have announced a brand new string of UK headline shows for later this year. Having received huge critical acclaim […]

Johnny Hunter
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Johnny Hunter on new album ‘Want’ & artistic influences

August 12, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Johnny Hunter rose from the wreckage of political turmoil in Sydney, bringing with them musical glamour and bravado reminiscent of David Bowie and Morrissey and lyrical torment not quite heard the same way since the […]

Oasis
New Music

Big Brother Recordings release new video content ahead of the 25th anniversary of Oasis’ Iconic third album ‘Be Here Now’ on August 21st

August 12, 2022 XS Noize

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the original release of Oasis’ historic third album ‘Be Here Now’, Big Brother Recordings have made a brand new lyric video for ‘Stand By Me’ available, one of Oasis’ […]

Liam Gallagher
New Music

LIAM GALLAGHER shares the DJ Premier remix of ‘Diamond In The Dark’

August 12, 2022 XS Noize

Today sees Liam Gallagher launch the first ever solo remix of his career – and he called upon a top-tier talent in the shape of DJ Premier to make it happen. The legendary East Coast […]

BER
Gigs

Rising artist BER shares the video for new song ‘Superspreader’

August 11, 2022 XS Noize

The rising artist Ber has earned praise for her heartfelt songwriting, and angelic vocals heard in her early releases such as ‘Meant To Be’. That song has already exceeded 50 million streams, leading to airplay […]

Supergrass
New Music

SUPERGRASS announce remastered deluxe expanded edition of eponymous 1999 album

August 11, 2022 XS Noize

Supergrass today announce details of the remastered, expanded version of their hugely successful eponymous 1999 third album via BMG. The 2CD + 2x1LP features a full remaster of the original tracks, sourced and re-produced by […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce the release of their new album, 'Direction Of The Heart' 2
Gigs

SIMPLE MINDS release the video for ‘Vision Thing’ (Live from Teatro Antico di Taormina)

August 11, 2022 XS Noize

Today Simple Minds release the video for ‘Vision Thing’, the first track to be taken from the band’s eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. ‘Vision Thing’ is a euphoric song – all pounding drums, […]

Klangstof
Gigs

KLANGSTOF share new single ‘Truth’ from upcoming new album ‘Godspeed To The Freaks’

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

Going deeper, darker and more unpredictable while bringing their live energy to their studio recordings has paid off for Klangstof. They’ve enjoyed a summer of major shows as guests to Pixies, including Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl, […]

Broken Bells
New Music

BROKEN BELLS share new single ‘Saturdays’ – from their long-awaited 3rd full-length album, INTO THE BLUE

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

Broken Bells have revealed that their long-awaited 3rd full-length album, INTO THE BLUE, will be released on October 7th via AWAL. Following the recent release of the “at once retro and futuristic”(Rolling Stone) first advance […]

LIVE REVIEW: Simple Minds at Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Simple Minds at Custom House Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland

August 10, 2022 Marc Leach

Opening the night was Belfast’s own; Silent Running. It is incredible these guys supported Simple Minds during the ‘Sparkle In The Rain’ tour back in 1984. Scottish rock titans Simple Minds made their long-awaited return […]

Dog Day Afternoon
Interviews

INTERVIEW with up-and-coming Irish indie act Dog Day Afternoon

August 10, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

Named after Sidney Lumet’s classic 1975 crime thriller starring Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon are an up-and-coming Irish indie act from Dublin and Laois. They have been garnering a lot of attention from continued airplay […]

Flaming Ember - If It’s Good To You (It’s Good For You)
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Flaming Ember – If It’s Good To You (It’s Good For You)

August 10, 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. I spent Sunday just gone in legendary Mancunian record shop Beatin’ […]

editors
Gigs

EDITORS share new single and stunning balletic video ‘Kiss’ from new album EBM due Sept 23rd

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today unveil cinematic new single ‘Kiss’, the third offering from their forthcoming seventh studio album EBM, out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. The track comes accompanied by a stunningly balletic video, the […]

Gentle Sinners
Gigs

GENTLE SINNERS (aka Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat & The Twilight Sad’s James Graham) set to play first ever live shows & release debut vinyl LP in September 2022

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

Gentle Sinners – the new project from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) and James Graham (The Twilight Sad) – will release their debut album, These Actions Cannot Be Undone, on red vinyl LP (via Rock Action) […]

UNKLE
New Music

UNKLE announce Rōnin II release date and release new single “The Way Back Home”

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

Today, UNKLE drop ‘The Way Back Home’, the first track taken from ‘Rōnin II’, the second in the two-part mixtape project. Following the release of the highly acclaimed ‘Rōnin I’ in March 2021 (which featured […]

Travis
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Travis’ Fran Healy on the 21st anniversary of their classic album ‘The Invisible Band’

August 10, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #93 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Fran Healy from Travis about their live shows in Derry and Belfast and the 21st anniversary of their classic album The Invisible Band. […]

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