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        • Doves
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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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, […]

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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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Bryan Adams
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Bryan Adams announces new album ‘Roll With The Punches’ and unveils single ‘Never Ever Let You Go’

May 8, 2025 XS Noize

Rocker, singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has announced his brand new album Roll With The Punches. Adams’ 17th studio album is his first full length record of brand new material to be released via his own independent […]

TAYYLS
News

Irish Artist TAYYLS Unleashes “Nightmare” — A Dark-Pop Anthem Packed with Raw Power

May 8, 2025 XS Noize

Following the success of her January release “Ecstasy,” rising Irish artist TAYYLS returns with her latest single, “Nightmare”— an infectious, high-energy dark-pop track that blends pulsating drums with lush synths to create a sound that […]

Matt Berninger
News

Matt Berninger Shares “Inland Ocean,” Opening Track from Forthcoming Solo Album

May 7, 2025 XS Noize

Matt Berninger, the frontman and lyricist for The National, has shared another pre-release track from his forthcoming album, the opener “Inland Ocean.” The song, featuring backing vocals from Ronboy (Julia Laws), matches propulsive, marching keys […]

big country
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Big Country – 100 Club, London

May 7, 2025 Michael Barron

What came first: the band Big Country or their song “In a Big Country”? It was the song. Audiences quickly embraced its rousing energy, just as they did the band’s rugged aesthetic — think Bruce […]

Coldplay
Gigs

Music of the Spheres Tour: Coldplay gearing up for 10 London shows 

May 7, 2025 XS Noize

As summer fades, Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres Tour” lights up London with a historic 10-night Wembley run, turning starry-eyed fans into a constellation of joy from August to September 2025.  Coldplay’s “Music of the […]

The Wedding Present
Podcasts

Matt Aston: Bringing The Wedding Present to the Stage | XS Noize Podcast #226

May 7, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode 226 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar chats with writer and director Matt Aston about Reception: The Wedding Present Musical — a brand new stage production inspired by the music of David […]

Billy Gillies
News

Billy Gillies to Headline CHSq with Special Show on Friday, August 29th

May 6, 2025 XS Noize

Following his two sold-out CHSq 2024 shows last August, Trance superstar Billy Gillies returns for another headline show at Custom House Square on Friday, August 29th, 2025. He will be joined on the night by […]

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
News

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Announce 20th Anniversary ‘Howl’ Tour

May 6, 2025 XS Noize

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club is returning to the UK and Europe to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2005 seminal album, Howl. BRMC – Robert Levon Been — Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Peter Hayes— Guitar, […]

Oasis
Features

Why it will be extra special for Oasis to perform in Manchester

May 4, 2025 XS Noize

Five sold-out nights of nostalgia in Manchester: Oasis will return to a city that made them rock legends. It is a chance to thank the fans and the city that made them. The iconic Britpop […]

EMMMA
News

EMMMA shares her new single ‘Wednesday’s Child’

May 2, 2025 XS Noize

A feeling of metamorphosis has powered the rise of EMMMA – first discovering who she really was with her debut EP ‘Secondary Character’ and now moving on from a relationship with her recent songs. Channelling introspection […]

Beyonce
Features

Has Beyoncé’s switch to country music worked out?

May 2, 2025 XS Noize

Beyoncé is on a mission to reshape country music; with “Cowboy Carter,” she propels past limitations to break this conservative genre. Beyoncé transitioned to country music with her 2024 album “Cowboy Carter,” a bold reinvention […]

R.E.M.
News

R.E.M. Announces ‘Radio Free Europe 2025’ Benefit EP Supporting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

May 2, 2025 XS Noize

Four decades after igniting college-radio airwaves and launching R.E.M.’s remarkable career, their 1981 debut single “Radio Free Europe” is broadcasting a new signal. Today, R.E.M. announces Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track benefit EP led […]

Francis Rossi
News

FRANCIS ROSSI: An Evening of Status Quo Classics and More – Live in Belfast & Derry

May 2, 2025 XS Noize

Having fronted Status Quo as lead singer and lead guitarist for over fifty years, Francis Rossi might be forgiven for sticking to what he knows and keeping life simple. By stepping into a brand new […]

Van Morrison
News

Van Morrison releases new single ‘Cutting Corners’

May 1, 2025 XS Noize

After announcing the June 13th release of his new album ‘Remembering Now’ alongside the official release of ‘Down To Joy’, Van Morrison now releases the follow-up single ‘Cutting Corners’. The song has just been premiered […]

Phildel
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Phildel Returns with Ethereal New Single ‘Wild As Sin’

May 1, 2025 XS Noize

Breathtakingly unique and hypnotic in her musicality, Phildel unveils her ethereal new track ‘Wild As Sin,’ out Friday 2nd May, following her UK tour announcement for September 2025. This fascinating artist has never confined herself […]

Andy Bell
News

ANDY BELL releases new single ‘Lies So Deep’ ahead of May 2025 UK tour & new solo album ‘Ten Crowns’

April 30, 2025 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of his recent single with Debbie Harry, Andy Bell has shared a brand new single, ‘Lies So Deep’, on the eve of his solo tour, which starts this week and continues through May […]

Olly Knights on Turin Brakes’ New Album 'Spacehopper' | XS Noize Podcast #225
Podcasts

Turin Brakes’ Olly Knights Discusses New Album ‘Spacehopper’ | XS Noize Podcast #225

April 30, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode 225 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Olly Knights, frontman of the acclaimed South London band Turin Brakes. With seven UK Top 40 singles, six Top 40 albums, […]

The Crystal Teardrop
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Crystal Teardrop – The Crystal Teardrop…Is Forming

April 29, 2025 Sandra Blemster

The Crystal Teardrop may have only been together for two years, but they’ve already carved out a significant following in the psychedelic and underground music scenes. Now, all their creative momentum has crystallised (pun intended) […]

Belfast TradFest
News

Belfast TradFest announces a stellar line-up of headline concerts this July!

April 29, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast TradFest is delighted to open this year’s festival with a spectacular double-bill featuring Dervish, a global phenomenon in traditional music, alongside the ground-breaking ensemble NOTIFY, who will be joined by the Irish Concertina Orchestra, Cormac McCarthy, and the MGCE Concert […]

Amy Macdonald
News

Amy Macdonald Unveils Official Video for New Single ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’

April 29, 2025 XS Noize

Amy Macdonald’s gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK’s most beloved artists. That talent has attracted a huge audience, leading to […]

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