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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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
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          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
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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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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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
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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          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, […]

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INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution
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INTERVIEW: James Bourne talks ‘Sugar Beach’ & his artistic evolution

July 4, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

James Bourne knows what it takes to achieve and maintain success in the music business. Having first risen to fame as 1/3 of boyband Busted, he’s been a well-known face and name in the industry […]

THE MUSIC announce live album ‘Live At Temple Newsam’ 1
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THE MUSIC announce live album ‘Live At Temple Newsam’

July 4, 2022 XS Noize

Following their rapturously received comeback shows at Glasgow Barrowland and Leeds Temple Newsam Park earlier this year, The Music have announced plans to release a live recording of their Temple Newsam set on limited edition […]

LYRA announces headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 10th November 1
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LYRA announces headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast, Thursday 10th November

July 4, 2022 XS Noize

Lyra is a singer/songwriter from Cork whose voice and on-stage presence is truly at home on a global stage. Her songs have been used on worldwide ad campaigns for Van Moof, Guinness, and Disney+ and […]

KARIN ANN shares the video for new single ‘you make me miserable’
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KARIN ANN shares the video for new single ‘you make me miserable’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Summer is only just getting going and Karin Ann has already experienced an adventure of a lifetime by touring Europe as guest to Imagine Dragons, YUNGBLUD and My Chemical Romance. Those shows have continued to […]

AR/CO unleash their debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’
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AR/CO unleash their debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Imagine if MGMT met Daft Punk at a dusty desert rave, and you’ll have an idea of the enigmatic and infectious soundscapes of rising electro duo AR/CO. Operating at the intersection of escapism and reality, AR/CO have already exceeded 12 million streams between just two […]

THE CORONAS announce 7th album 'Time Stopped' - Hear the first single ‘Don't You Say You're In Love’
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THE CORONAS announce 7th album ‘Time Stopped’ – Hear the first single ‘Don’t You Say You’re In Love’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Beloved Irish band The Coronas are to return with a brand-new album Time Stopped, to be released October 7th 2022. The first single ‘Don’t You Say You’re In Love’ can be heard below. Like every […]

ALTERED IMAGES share the new song 'Beautiful Thing'
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ALTERED IMAGES share the new song ‘Beautiful Thing’

July 1, 2022 XS Noize

Altered Images turned back the years when they returned with ‘Mascara Streakz’, the title track to their forthcoming album which follows on August 26th. It’s been 39 years since the band – led by Clare […]

INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Starsha Lee discuss live rendition of ‘Plausible Hate’

July 1, 2022 John Clay

What’s going on with Sofia and Crispin? Adapting to quieter forms of expression, revelations on approaches to mediums such as photography and prose and course, their thoughts on new material are presented here in this […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Coumarin – New Descent
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TRACK PREMIERE: Coumarin – New Descent

July 1, 2022 Randall Radic

Stuttgart, Germany-based alternative singer-songwriter Coumarin, aka Andre Westerholt, releases “New Descent,” the ninth of his currently ongoing series of stand-alone singles. Talking about “New Descent,” Coumarin shares, “The song stems from one of my oldest […]

IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Green Day at the Hella Mega Tour, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

June 30, 2022 Clair McAllister

Green Day played a fantastic show at the Hella Mega Tour at Bellahouston Park Glasgow, with Weezer and Fallout Boy. Clair Mc Allister was there to take these amazing shots.           […]

INK TO SPILL get personal & powerful with new single 'Julie Julie'
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INK TO SPILL get personal & powerful with new single ‘Julie Julie’

June 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

It could be easily argued that some of the best, most truthful and impactful songs are created because of/are the result of a personal experience. The latest track from Ink To Spill, “Julie Julie”, is […]

KTJ & CARLY remind us all of our strength on new EP ‘Ego Death’
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KTJ & CARLY remind us all of our strength on new EP ‘Ego Death’

June 30, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The past few years have been hard for millions and have seen many worldwide struggle with dark times in their lives thanks to the impact, both personal and professional, of the pandemic. But what that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Wire – Not About to Die
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ALBUM REVIEW: Wire – Not About to Die

June 30, 2022 Aaron Kavanagh

It’s 1977, and a slew of albums from the first wave of British punk acts are being released. We’re seeing the debuts of the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, The Jam, The Stranglers and […]

THE PROCLAIMERS announce new album 'Dentures Out' - Hear first single ‘The World That Was’ 1
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THE PROCLAIMERS announce new album ‘Dentures Out’ – Hear first single ‘The World That Was’

June 30, 2022 XS Noize

Today Cooking Vinyl release ‘The World That Was’, the first track from The Proclaimers’ new album Dentures Out. It is brothers Craig and Charlie Reid’s first album since 2018’s hugely acclaimed Angry Cyclist. Thirty-five years […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, ‘SONDER’ - Watch video for new track 'Dreamer'
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, ‘SONDER’ – Watch video for new track ‘Dreamer’

June 29, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Irish superstar DERMOT KENNEDY announces his long-awaited second album, titled ‘SONDER’, out September 23rd via Island Records / Interscope. Alongside the announcement of ‘Sonder’ comes the brand new track and accompanying video for ‘DREAMER’. […]

THE BIG PINK release new single 'Love Spins On Its Axis' & announce a run of intimate live shows this July
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THE BIG PINK release new single ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’ & announce a run of intimate live shows this July

June 29, 2022 XS Noize

After making their triumphant return in April with the enormous single ‘No Angels’, The Big Pink are back once again to unveil their glorious new effort ‘Love Spins On Its Axis’ featuring British duo Dust […]

Terrorvision frontman TONY WRIGHT unveils 'Buried You Deeper' the first single from his forthcoming solo album, 'The Anti Album’
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Terrorvision frontman TONY WRIGHT unveils ‘Buried You Deeper’ the first single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘The Anti Album’

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Tony Wright, Terrorvision frontman, proudly releases Buried You Deeper on Graphite Records. Dark, vulnerable and desolate Buried You Deeper, is the first single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘The Anti Album’, out on October 7th. […]

R.E.M. to release debut EP 'Chronic Town' in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year 1
New Music

R.E.M. to release debut EP ‘Chronic Town’ in three different formats celebrating its 40th anniversary this year

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). […]

KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023 1
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KILLING JOKE announce special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Killing Joke announce ‘Killing Joke – Follow The Leaders’, a very special UK show at the Royal Albert Hall on March 12th 2023. Killing Joke will be performing their first two albums in their entirety; […]

THE HU 'Black Thunder Tour' announced for Belfast's Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022
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THE HU ‘Black Thunder Tour’ announced for Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 6th December 2022

June 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today, acclaimed Mongolian rock band The HU announce a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on 06th December 2022. The band recently released a new single called “This Is Mongol” ahead of their second […]

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