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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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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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          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: 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

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #248 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Rick McMurray — drummer of Northern Irish rock legends Ash […]

          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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ON THE TURNTABLE: Golden Bug feat Vega Voga - Tokoyo No Kuni
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Golden Bug feat Vega Voga – Tokoyo No Kuni

June 14, 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 every week. Another excellent find from Barcelona. Parisian-born and Barcelona resident Golden […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Pine Barons - ゆらめき IN THE AIR
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TRACK PREMIERE: Pine Barons – ゆらめき IN THE AIR

June 14, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Over the decades, artists from around the world have covered songs by solo artists and groups that have heavily influenced or inspired their own sound. One such band are Philly art-rock group Pine Barons who […]

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

June 14, 2022 XS Noize

This morning BBC Radio 2 announced that Simple Minds will be headlining the first night of Radio 2’s 30,000-capacity Live In Leeds concert on Saturday 17th September. Following this news, BMG release ‘Vision Thing’, the […]

Norway’s dance stars SEEB share new single 'Always Will' feat: Julie Bergan
New Music

Norway’s dance stars SEEB share new single ‘Always Will’ feat: Julie Bergan

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Norway’s dance stars Seeb are highly regarded by a raft of the world’s leading artists, leading to collaborators and/or remixes with Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Clean Bandit, Shawn Mendes and Coldplay, with them accumulating over […]

HARE SQUEAD x SHAUNA SHADAE team up for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’
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HARE SQUEAD x SHAUNA SHADAE team up for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Dublin hip-hop/Afrobeats crossover pioneers Hare Squead have teamed up with the breaking London neo-reggae artist Shauna Shadae for the new collab ‘Late Night Flex’. The track is released alongside an official video, which was directed […]

SEGIRI shares her brand new single ‘Silence Speaks’
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SEGIRI shares her brand new single ‘Silence Speaks’

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Segiri’s previous single ‘Undone’ pushed the rising dance-pop artist to the next level, earning her KISS FM airtime from the influential TCTS alongside extensive radio play in Germany while also racing up the Swiss dance […]

The 10 Best Arcade Fire Songs (and Why)
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The 10 Best Arcade Fire Songs (and Why)

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Arcade Fire is one of Canada’s most prominent and influential bands. Since their debut in 2004, they have been a sensational force in Indie Music. They have won multiple awards and were the first Indie […]

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Steve Vai @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 13, 2022 Clair McAllister

Virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, Steve Vai played a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Saturday 11th June 2022 as part of the Inviolate World Tour.  Vai was joined by his long-tenured ensemble members […]

IN FOCUS// LP @ O2 Academy, Leeds 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// LP @ O2 Academy, Leeds

June 13, 2022 Alina Salihbekova

Laura Pergolizzi, aka LP, is one of the most well-known American singers and songwriters. After her tour was postponed, the singer finally visited Leeds and performed her most successful tunes, as well as her new […]

SAM RYDER announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Friday 17 March 2023 1
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SAM RYDER announces headline show at Ulster Hall, Belfast on Friday 17 March 2023

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Fresh from his recent Eurovision success Sam Ryder has confirmed two Irish dates at Ulster Hall Belfast on Friday 17 March and the 3Olympia Dublin on Saturday 18 March. Back in 2020, Sam Ryder uploaded […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS celebrates 25 years as a solo artist with new album ‘XXV’ 1
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS announces headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022

June 13, 2022 XS Noize

Robbie Williams will go on tour later this year bringing his high-octane shows to cities across the UK and Ireland. Robbie Williams plays 3Arena, Dublin, Saturday 29th October 2022. Tickets go on sale this Friday, […]

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Public Image Ltd @ The Limelight, Belfast

June 11, 2022 Bernie McAllister

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time, The mighty Public Image Ltd played Limelight Belfast on Friday 10th June 2022 – their first-ever show in Belfast. An icon, […]

LAMB OF GOD unleash 'Nevermore' -  the first single and music video from Omens
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LAMB OF GOD unleash ‘Nevermore’ – the first single and music video from Omens

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

LAMB OF GOD unleash “Nevermore,” the first single and music video from Omens. The forthcoming full-length from the GRAMMY-nominated metal titans is due October 7th on Epic Records.  Tickets and VIP packages are on sale […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Batavia Collective - Propulsion
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Batavia Collective – Propulsion

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Indonesian trio Batavia Collective follow up their stunning debut single, ‘Affirmation’, with another dazzling production and display of musical mastery. On ‘Propulsion’, the Jakarta based threesome of Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham and Kenny Gabriel surge […]

Acid Jazz announces the release of Ferry Djimmy’s 'Rhythm Revolution' - out on July 1st
New Music

Acid Jazz announces the release of Ferry Djimmy’s ‘Rhythm Revolution’ – out on July 1st

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Ferry Djimmy’s Rhythm Revolution was originally recorded in the mid-1970s in support of Benin’s revolutionary leader Mathieu Kérékou. Rumour has it that less than two hundred copies survived a late ‘70s fire. Ferry Djimmy’s life […]

Irish artist ROE releases 'That's When The Panic Sets In' Part I of the debut album
New Music

Irish artist ROE releases ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’ Part I of the debut album

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

ROE has released the first half of her much-anticipated debut album ‘That’s When The Panic Sets In’. Included in the 6-track release are previous singles ‘I Dare You’ and ‘A Temporary Thing’, along with her […]

Snoop Dogg Drops Plans for 2022 International Concerts
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Snoop Dogg Drops Plans for 2022 International Concerts

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

There are singers in the US that have a certain spirit, some “soul”, as some call it, and there’s no bigger example of this than the legend Snoop Dogg. The creator of some of the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop - Simple State
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TRACK PREMIERE: No Go Stop – Simple State

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Bristol Afrobeat collective No Go Stop kick off the summer with a beat-heavy, funk laden jam on ‘Simple State’, taken from the forthcoming album ‘Where We Are’ due this autumn. ‘Simple State’ draws on a […]

JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album '18' on 15th July 1
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JEFF BECK and JOHNNY DEPP to release new album ’18’ on 15th July

June 10, 2022 XS Noize

Jeff Beck found a kindred spirit in Johnny Depp when the two met in 2016. They bonded quickly over cars and guitars and spent most of their time together trying to make each other laugh. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets - Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Mortal Prophets – Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen

June 9, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The Mortal Prophets, fronted by John Beckmann, are a rather genre-bending band, heavily inspired by pre-war blues icons such as Lead Belly and Blind Willie Johnson and are becoming rather well known for creating songs […]

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