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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 […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          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 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
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          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 […]

        • 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
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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 […]

          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
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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, […]

          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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PALE WAVES
Gigs

PALE WAVES release the self-shot video for their recent single ‘Reasons To Live’

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

PALE WAVES have revealed the self-shot video for their recent single, REASONS TO LIVE, taken from their highly anticipated third album, UNWANTED, released on 12 August via Dirty Hit. The video is a look into […]

Archive
Gigs

ARCHIVE announce the vinyl reissue of their 1999 international breakthrough album Take My Head

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

Archive, the acclaimed south London collective, announce the reissue of their 1999 international breakthrough album Take My Head, available on vinyl for the first time since its original release. It will be released on 26 […]

Sophie Pecora
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Sophie Pecora on ‘To Save The World’ and using her platform in a positive way

July 25, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It’s said and believed by many that music is like a form of therapy – it can help and heal in a way few other things can. Sophie Pecora is one artist who believes such […]

Lightning Seeds
Gigs

LIGHTNING SEEDS drop brand new summer track ‘Walk Another Mile’

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

After being welcomed back with open arms, Lightning Seeds continue their trajectory with the release of brand new track ‘Walk Another Mile’ – taken from their new album See You In The Stars, their first […]

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Gigs

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS ’20th anniversary’ show announced for Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 21st April 2023

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main […]

Lollapalooza Paris
Features

Live Music is Back at Lollapalooza Paris

July 25, 2022 Julie Blore-Bizot

It’s been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes, it has. The lyrics from this Led Zeppelin anthem aptly summarize how so many live music […]

No King No Crown & Broken Forest
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Broken Forest & No King No Crown – Out Into The Wild

July 25, 2022 XS Noize

A true organic breath of fresh air – Broken Forest is the music project of songwriter, singer and producer Luise London. Since she was a young child, Luise has had a great passion for nature […]

ColdWards – Whirlwind
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: ColdWards – Whirlwind

July 22, 2022 Randall Radic

Houston, Texas-based rock outfit ColdWards unveils their new music video, “Whirlwind,” an appetizer for their forthcoming album, Bloodwork, slated to drop later this summer via Wake Up! Music Rocks. Made up of drummer Paul Crosby […]

Caitlynne Curtis
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Caitlynne Curtis on ‘Mood Swings’ & balancing her music with being a mum

July 22, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The music industry is fickle and hard to ‘break’ into. Caitlynne Curtis knows this all too well and has overcome rejection and considerable difficulties to make a name for herself in the business. Currently working […]

Manic Street Preachers
New Music

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce ‘Know Your Enemy’ (Expanded & Remastered) & Share previously unheard single ‘Rosebud’

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers release a radically reimagined version of their 6th album ‘Know Your Enemy’ on 9th September 2022. The new version of the album has been entirely remixed and reconstructed to form two separate […]

Altered Images
Gigs

ALTERED IMAGES share the video for new single ‘Glitter Ball’

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

How does an artist approach writing and recording new music after 39 years away? For Altered Images, the process was as much about the here-and-now rather than pure nostalgia – drawing upon the things that […]

ROE
New Music

ROE releases new single ‘Cold Feet’ & announces her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’ – out September 23rd

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

ROE releases her new single ‘Cold Feet’ on 22nd July and announces the release date for her debut album ’That’s When The Panic Sets In’ – September 23rd. After dropping the first half of her […]

Mike Badger - Beatin' a Path (To Your Door)
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Mike Badger – Beatin’ a Path (To Your Door)

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Mike Badger formed The La’s in the mid-eighties leaving just before they signed to Go! Discs, he went on to form The Onset releasing albums on Liverpool’s Probe Plus label and touring the UK and […]

Jackson Mico Milas
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jackson Mico Milas – White Noise

July 22, 2022 XS Noize

Accomplished musician and composer Jackson Mico Milas unveils his debut album this November. ‘Blu Terra’ brings together eleven tender and emotive compositions and finds the British artist hitting his stride. New single ‘White Noise’ follows […]

Muse
Gigs

MUSE share the video for new single ‘Kill Or Be Killed’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Muse share new song ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ ahead of the ‘Will Of The People’ album release on August 26th. Featuring granite-heavy riffs, industrial production flourishes and an expansive, off-kilter prog structure, the track […]

Editors
Gigs

EDITORS share Jennifer Cardini and Damon Jee dark disco remix of ‘Karma Climb’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Today Editors have delivered a brand new re-imagination of their latest single ‘Karma Climb’, remixed by Berlin-based, Parisian DJ/producer Jennifer Cardini and production partner Damon Jee.  The remix follows the band’s recent NME-approved appearance at […]

Tide Lines
Gigs

TIDE LINES share brand new single ‘Rivers In The Light’

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Taking a self-produced, self-released album into the upper reaches of the charts is a big ask at the best of times – let alone for a band in the middle of lockdown who had established […]

ROBYNHITCHCOCK
Gigs

ROBYN HITCHCOCK announces new album ‘Shufflemania!’ – out 21st October

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

Robyn Hitchcock has announced the long-awaited release of Shufflemania!, arriving via Tiny Ghost Records on 21st October.  Pre-orders – including limited edition blue vinyl, classic black vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital download, are available now exclusively at www.robynhitchcock.com. The veteran British […]

James Blunt
New Music

JAMES BLUNT set to star in new feature documentary

July 21, 2022 XS Noize

This the story of an ageing, British popstar, still fighting for relevance some seventeen years after his star momentarily twinkled. No one has a more extraordinary story than James Blunt. The soldier turned singer has […]

Lissie
New Music

LISSIE shares the video for her cosmic love song ‘Night Moves’

July 20, 2022 XS Noize

Midwestern artist Lissie is a multi-talented tour de force who will release her new Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons on September 16 via Lionboy Records. She previously shared the first song “Flowers” and has […]

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