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        • The Cure
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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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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        • 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 […]

          Divine Comedy
          Podcasts

          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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Steve Cradock
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INTERVIEW: Ocean Colour Scene guitarist STEVE CRADOCK on new solo project ‘A Soundtrack To An Imaginary Movie’

May 20, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #87 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock to talk about his new solo project, ‘A Soundtrack To An Imaginary Movie’. Following the success […]

INTERVIEW: HARIZ spills the beans on his ‘Border’ EP & his big ambition for 2022
Interviews

INTERVIEW: HARIZ spills the beans on his ‘Border’ EP & his big ambition for 2022

May 19, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

With two top 40 radio hits – “I Got You” and “Remind Me” – to his name already, HARIZ is rapidly becoming a name on people’s lips, and his sound is filling more and more […]

IN FOCUS// Mortiis & Mayhem at Limelight 1, Belfast 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Mortiis & Mayhem at Limelight 1, Belfast

May 19, 2022 Marc Leach

Norwegian cult act, Mortiis, brought his atmospheric “era one” performance back for this UK/Irish tour at Belfast’s Limelight 1. He was joined by, without doubt, the influential and most controversial band on the black metal […]

Irish rockers THE ANSWER announce comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival on Dec 3rd
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Irish rockers THE ANSWER announce comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival on Dec 3rd

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

After a seven-year hiatus, Irish rockers The Answer are set to make their long-awaited and highly anticipated return with an exclusive and sole 2022 comeback performance at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival, Dec 3rd. Not […]

LARKIN POE share new single 'Bad Spell' & announce new album ‘Blood Harmony’ 1
Gigs

LARKIN POE share new single ‘Bad Spell’ & announce new album ‘Blood Harmony’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY Award-nominated duo that consists of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – are back with the ferocious new single ‘Bad Spell’ as well as its official music video.‘Bad […]

WILL LINLEY shares video for new single 'i don’t wanna be yours' - Watch Now
Gigs

WILL LINLEY shares video for new single ‘i don’t wanna be yours’ – Watch Now

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

South Africa’s youngest hitmaker, Will Linley, has just released his third single, “i don’t wanna be yours”. To date, Linley has earned over 12M global streams since his November debut and is quickly building his […]

DIANA ROSS FT. TAME IMPALA release highly anticipated new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’
New Music

DIANA ROSS FT. TAME IMPALA release highly anticipated new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Diana Ross ft. Tame Impala today (Thursday 19th May) releases the joyous, dance-inducing new single ‘Turn Up The Sunshine’ from Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, produced by 2022 Grammy Producer of the Year Jack […]

THE LUKA STATE share the video for new single ‘Bring Us Down’ - Watch Now
Gigs

THE LUKA STATE share the video for new single ‘Bring Us Down’ – Watch Now

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Having made a ferocious statement of intent with the supercharged single ‘Oxygen Thief’, The Luka State today ignite a hectic year ahead by sharing the new single ‘Bring Us Down’. The track is accompanied by […]

Acid Jazz announce Bangs & Talbot’s 'Back To Business' album with the release of a unique instrumental cover of Marvin Gaye’s ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’ 1
New Music

Acid Jazz announce Bangs & Talbot’s ‘Back To Business’ album with the release of a unique instrumental cover of Marvin Gaye’s ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’

May 19, 2022 XS Noize

Acid Jazz Records release ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’, the second single from Chris Bangs and Mick Talbot’s forthcoming collaboration album, Back To Business which will be released on 17 June. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Glassio – See You Shine

May 18, 2022 Randall Radic

Brooklyn, New York-based dream-pop/electro-indie artist Glassio, aka Sam R. Born, releases his new album, See You Shine, which chronicles a young adult’s exodus from a small town into the deserts of Arizona seeking a new […]

INTERPOL release brand new song 'Fables' taken from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe' 1
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INTERPOL release brand new song ‘Fables’ taken from their new album ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Today Interpol release their next instalment of new music – the impeccable “Fables” – taken from their brand new record ‘The Other Side Of Make-Believe’, released July 15 on Matador.  The new track follows the […]

ALANIS MORISSETTE announces debut meditation album - 'the storm before the calm' 1
Gigs

ALANIS MORISSETTE announces debut meditation album – ‘the storm before the calm’

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette announced her first meditation album, the storm before the calm, will be released on June 17th. On the upcoming album, Alanis will guide fans through 11 different meditations. […]

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE duo announce Dexy's Pete Williams as very special guest for Birmingham date 1
Gigs

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE duo announce Dexy’s Pete Williams as very special guest for Birmingham date

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison have announced Dexy’s Midnight Runners founder member Pete Williams as their very special guest for their hometown show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday 29th May. The […]

INTERVIEW: Blue Mar talks ‘The March Hare’ & tour plans
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Blue Mar talks ‘The March Hare’ & tour plans

May 18, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

The past few years have left us all thinking about life and the world in a way we perhaps never would have had the pandemic not hit, but such thinking isn’t a bad thing. Blue […]

PAOLO NUTINI announces new album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ - Hear the new singles ‘Through The Echoes’ & ‘Lose It’
Gigs

PAOLO NUTINI announces UK and European tour

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Paolo Nutini today announces details of a UK and European tour, which commences in Limerick on August 21st. It includes a London performance at the historic Alexandra Palace as well as two shows in his […]

EDITORS unveil 'Heart Attack' (Phase Fatale Remix)
Gigs

EDITORS unveil ‘Heart Attack’ (Phase Fatale Remix)

May 18, 2022 XS Noize

Editors today unveil a brand new remix of their latest single, ‘Heart Attack’, by celebrated Berlin-based techno producer and Berghain resident Phase Fatale. The remix follows hot on the heels of the band’s recent return […]

BOOK REVIEW: Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse - John Aizlewood
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Radiohead: Life in a Glasshouse – John Aizlewood

May 18, 2022 Michael Barron

Consistency, work ethic, teamwork, innovation and the ability to evolve musically by defying trends have made Radiohead an international success story. After all, how many bands that found their footing in the early nineties still […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones
Gigs

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX Announce Live From L.A. Global Livestream Premiering on May 26th Across Four Time Zones

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Cigarettes After Sex announces a one-off, global Livestream, Live From L.A., filmed exclusively for Driift in Los Angeles, CA. Spanish Prayers signees The Furniture will open. The performance will be premiered worldwide on Thursday, […]

Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 1
Gigs

Icelandic rockers KALEO bring their Fight or Flight tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Icelandic rockers KALEO come to Dublin’s 3Arena on 19th June 2022 with their Fight or Flight tour. Special guests are Belle Mt. & JUNIUS. Since the release of their gold-certified breakthrough album, 2016’s A/B, Icelandic […]

UNLOVED announce 'The Pink Album' due for release 2nd September - Watch video for first single 'Mother’s been a bad girl' 1
Gigs

UNLOVED announce ‘The Pink Album’ due for release 2nd September – Watch video for first single ‘Mother’s been a bad girl’

May 17, 2022 XS Noize

Unloved today announces their new album, “The Pink Album”, due for release on 2 September via Heavenly Recordings. Today the band reveal the album’s single, “Mother’s been a bad girl.”  “In my head, ‘Mother’s been […]

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