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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 […]

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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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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
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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
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          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
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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, […]

          Gary Numan
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          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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INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss 'Stop Making Plans' EP
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INTERVIEW: Isle of Wight quartet AS WE LEAVE discuss ‘Stop Making Plans’ EP

July 11, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Isle of Wight quartet As We Leave released their new EP ‘Stop Making Plans’ at the end of last month. The collection, created in the rustic style and posture with which they made their first, serves […]

IN FOCUS// Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park, London

July 10, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Legendary Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam came to London to perform for two nights at BST Hyde Park. On Saturday, the 9th of July, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron […]

Music Production Software Enthusiasts and Professionals Should Check Out
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Music Production Software Enthusiasts and Professionals Should Check Out

July 9, 2022 XS Noize

Producing music is a very involved process that involves a lot of careful planning and calculation, revisions, and much more. Everything that is involved in the creation of music is a part of music production. […]

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London
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LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London

July 9, 2022 Michael Barron

Following a six year hiatus, Kula Shaker returned this year with their sixth album, 1st Congregational Church Of Eternal Love And Free Hugs, which is probably their best to date and fuelled excitement amongst fans […]

IN FOCUS// Jerry Cantrell at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Jerry Cantrell at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

July 9, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Jerry Cantrell is one of the founding members of the legendary grunge band Alice In Chains. On the 7th of July, he visited London with his solo project. The setlist was a mix of his […]

SANANDA MAITREYA celebrates the 35th anniversary of his landmark debut album ‘Introducing The Hardline According To…’ 1
New Music

SANANDA MAITREYA celebrates the 35th anniversary of his landmark debut album ‘Introducing The Hardline According To…’

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

Sananda Maitreya celebrates the 35th anniversary of his landmark debut album ‘Introducing The Hardline According To…’ with today’s digitally remastered and spatial audio edition, overseen by original producer Martyn Ware, under the new abridged title […]

LOVE SICK share new single ‘I Take It All Back’ ahead of BST Hyde Park show this weekend as special guests to Duran Duran
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LOVE SICK share new single ‘I Take It All Back’ ahead of BST Hyde Park show this weekend as special guests to Duran Duran

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from winning diverse acclaim for their two-part ‘SICK’ mixtape, Scotland’s alt/electro duo LOVE SICK today share their new single ‘I Take It All Back’. The song is released as they prepare for the biggest […]

The Mars Volta have released a new single and short film for 'Graveyard Love'
New Music

The Mars Volta have released a new single and short film for ‘Graveyard Love’

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

The Mars Volta have released a new single and short film for “Graveyard Love” out now. The song follows the announcement of the band’s return after a decade-long hiatus and the release of “Blacklight Shine”. […]

INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks 1
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INTERVIEW Legendary Drummer Ralph Rolle on Chic & Soul Snacks

July 8, 2022 Lee Campbell

This Sunday, Nile Rodgers & Chic will play the British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park London, where they will be supporting the mighty Duran Duran. Now a massive part of the Chic family, drummer […]

2Tone & Bodysnatchers vocalist Rhoda Dakar releases reggae version of 'As Tears Go By'
New Music

2Tone & Bodysnatchers vocalist Rhoda Dakar releases reggae version of ‘As Tears Go By’

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

Following the March release of her excellent Ska version of ‘Walking After Midnight’, Sunday Best Recordings are pleased to announce the release of their fourth Rhoda Dakar single, ‘As Tears Go By’. Originally recorded by […]

The HU announce new album 'Rumble of Thunder' & unleash new track ‘Black Thunder’ 2
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The HU announce new album ‘Rumble of Thunder’ & unleash new track ‘Black Thunder’

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

Today breakthrough Mongolian rock act The HU announced details of their long-awaited sophomore album Rumble of Thunder, recorded via Better Noise Music, and released new single ‘Black Thunder’ alongside an official music video. The band’s […]

INTERVIEW: Tim Finn on Split Enz, Forenzics & The Ghost Of Santiago 1
Podcasts

INTERVIEW: Tim Finn on Split Enz, Forenzics & The Ghost Of Santiago

July 8, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #91 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with renowned singer-songwriter Tim Finn about The Ghost of Santiago, the second collaboration album with legendary guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera. The Ghost […]

WATCH: The 1975 return with new single ‘Part Of The Band’ 2
Gigs

WATCH: The 1975 return with new single ‘Part Of The Band’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The 1975 return today with new single ‘Part Of The Band’ – the first taste of their highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’. ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, the […]

THE CULT announce new album 'Under The Midnight Sun' & share video for first single ‘Give Me Mercy’ 1
Gigs

THE CULT announce new album ‘Under The Midnight Sun’ & share video for first single ‘Give Me Mercy’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Cult have announced the October 7th release of their new album, Under The Midnight Sun, produced by Tom Dalgety (Pixies, Ghost, Royal Blood) and coming out via Black Hill Records. And today, the celebrated […]

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single 'Multiply' & teases her tour plans
Interviews

INTERVIEW: POESY shares the story & meaning behind new single ‘Multiply’ & teases her tour plans

July 7, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

As championed by Billboard, Canadian goth-pop artist POESY is certainly making waves. Later this summer, she’ll captivate an audience of millions when she performs an original anthem at the opening and closing ceremonies of the […]

Keane's TOM CHAPLIN unveils short film starring Niamh Cusack for 'Midpoint' the debut title-track from new solo album 1
Gigs

Keane’s TOM CHAPLIN unveils short film starring Niamh Cusack for ‘Midpoint’ the debut title-track from new solo album

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Tom Chaplin releases a stunning new album, Midpoint, on September 2nd his first on BMG. Produced by Ethan Johns, this emotionally charged collection features thirteen brand new songs sung with beauty and grace. At 43, […]

THE LEMONHEADS announce 'It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour' at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022 1
Gigs

THE LEMONHEADS announce ‘It’s A Shame About Ray anniversary Tour’ at The Limelight 2, Belfast, 25th Sept 2022

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray, turns 30 this year, and to celebrate, Evan Dando will be taking the current lineup of the band on the road to play the album in […]

The Waterboys release psychedelic video for new single 'Blackberry Girl'
Gigs

The Waterboys release psychedelic video for new single ‘Blackberry Girl’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Following the band’s euphoric, landmark performance at the iconic Glastonbury Festival last month and the release of their acclaimed new album All Souls Hill, The Waterboys have released the video for their new single ‘Blackberry […]

BILLY IDOL adds TOYAH to line-up for Roadside Tour in October 1
Gigs

BILLY IDOL adds TOYAH to line-up for Roadside Tour in October

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

Billy Idol is delighted to announce that Toyah will be joining the October UK dates of The Roadside Tour 2022, alongside very special guest, Television. Billy will be heading out with some new music and a stack of timeless classics for his […]

Dutch singer-songwriter GILDOR shares new single ‘Thinking Back’
New Music

Dutch singer-songwriter GILDOR shares new single ‘Thinking Back’

July 7, 2022 XS Noize

The folk-pop singer-songwriter Gildor writes songs with an enchanting timeless quality. Drawing on influences such as JJ Cale, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and Nick Drake, Gildor proves that breezy melodies, reflective lyricism and a […]

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