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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce massive 2026 Crystal Palace Park show with Rag’n’Bone Man and Nieve Ella

          October 7, 2025

          Northern Irish alt-rock juggernauts Snow Patrol have today announced a huge, open-air show taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Friday 3 July 2026. They’ll be joined on the day by evocative singer Rag […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          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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          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, […]

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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
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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
          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
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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
          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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          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
          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
          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, […]

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Lady Gaga
Gigs

Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Tour: Dates, venues, how to get tickets

April 21, 2025 XS Noize

Three continents, 21 cities—”Mayhem” is coming to arenas worldwide, and its rider is the enigmatic Lady Gaga. “The Mayhem Ball” is Lady Gaga’s upcoming eighth concert tour in support of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem,” […]

Linkin Park
Features

Linkin Park’s explosive comeback: What to expect from the band’s return

April 19, 2025 XS Noize

With a new voice echoing a fresh sound, Linkin Park returns to touring some of the world’s biggest stages with their highly-anticipated “From Zero World Tour.” Their  seismic return reminds everyone why they are a […]

Matt Berninger
News

Matt Berninger Unveils New Single “Breaking Into Acting” Featuring Hand Habits

April 18, 2025 XS Noize

Matt Berninger, the frontman and lyricist for The National, recently announced his second solo album, Get Sunk, out May 30th through Book/Concord Records. Today, he offers a second taste of the record with “Breaking Into […]

blur: To The End
Features

Indie Bands That Went Mainstream Globally

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

“Indie” is a contentious term that people use to refer to both independent bands and artists who make music without the help of a record label and to a specific genre that emerged from underground […]

BUSH
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BUSH Unveil ‘60 Ways to Forget People’ from Forthcoming Album ‘I Beat Loneliness’ – Out July 18

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

With “60 Ways To Forget People,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of what’s to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Exploring the complexities […]

Sea Fever
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Sea Fever drop high-octane dance anthem for the disillusioned with new single “Go To Ground”

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

Flowering into pure confidence and blooming with possibility, Manchester’s carriers of the synth-powered flame, Sea Fever, sing an up-front and high-octane dancefloor anthem for those cast out and lost for belief with the release of their latest single, Go […]

Hard-Fi
News

Hard-Fi drop unreleased demo of iconic Top 10 hit ‘Hard To Beat’

April 17, 2025 XS Noize

British 4-piece Hard-Fi continue to mark the 20th anniversary of their era-defining debut album, Stars Of CCTV, unveiling a special unreleased demo of their sensational Top 10 single ‘Hard To Beat’. The song that lit […]

Tom Hickox
Podcasts

Tom Hickox on The Orchestra of Stories: Songs of Myth, Memory & History | XS Noize Podcast #223

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Tom Hickox joins Mark Millar on the latest episode of the XS Noize Music Podcast to delve into his highly anticipated third album, The Orchestra of Stories, out 25 April 2025 via […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Zutons - Shepherds Bush Empire
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Zutons – Shepherds Bush Empire

April 16, 2025 Michael Barron

It’s hard to believe that The Zutons’ history as a headline act began at this very venue back in October 2004. Over two decades later, they returned to a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire — now as […]

Fontaines D.C.
News

Fontaines D.C. Unveil Deluxe Edition of ‘Romance’ with New and Unreleased Tracks

April 16, 2025 XS Noize

In line with their biggest North American tour to date kicking off this week in Seattle, Irish quintet Fontaines D.C. today release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed fourth album ROMANCE. Available on all digital […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter: A Modern Pop Icon

April 15, 2025 XS Noize

From Disney star to pop star, Sabrina Carpenter has made a name for herself with chart-topping hits, a sold-out tour, and a witty, relatable persona. She has triumphantly blazed to the top and shows no […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tara Nome Doyle – Ekko
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tara Nome Doyle – Ekko

April 15, 2025 Randall Radic

Berlin-based Irish-Norwegian singer-songwriter Tara Nome Doyle returns with Ekko, her third full-length album and perhaps her most introspective work to date. Known for her ethereal blend of indie-pop and art-pop, Doyle delves deeper into emotional […]

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
News

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Reveal New Album ‘Phantom Island’ & Share Lead Single ‘Deadstick’

April 15, 2025 XS Noize

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce their 27th album Phantom Island, out 13th June and share its lead single ‘Deadstick’. If you’re worried that, 15 years and 26 albums into their epic quest, polymorphous […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS announce new album ‘Qualifying Miles’ & share lead single ‘Please Don’t Say It’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

Indie rock mainstays WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with news of their highly-anticipated ninth studio album Qualifying Miles via Groenland Records. Nearing twenty years on from their commercial breakthrough, the NYC band – comprising founding members […]

Ellis J Barraclough
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Singer-songwriter Ellis J Barraclough unveils his debut single ‘Patience’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

There’s an endearingly boyish charm to 19-year-old Ellis J Barraclough. The singer-songwriter from Hull plays for the purest of reasons: the simple joy of being able to use music to soothe his soul and express […]

Willy Cobb
News

Southern alt rocker Willy Cobb shares his latest single entitled ‘New Chapters’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

Southern alt rocker Willy Cobb serves up his latest single entitled “New Chapters.” On the new track, Willy delivers his own grunge ballad spiked with country grit. A sparse beat sets the tempo for the track […]

Michael Robert Murphy
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Michael Robert Murphy Unveils ‘Prometheus Fountain’ – New Single from ‘Chaos Magick’

April 14, 2025 XS Noize

On 16 April former Wicked Whispers frontman and one of Liverpool’s most respected songwriters, Michael Robert Murphy, is to release his new single ‘Prometheus Fountain’, which features The Coral‘s Paul Molloy. The single follows the […]

Beyonce
Gigs

Possible setlist for Beyonce’s upcoming Cowboy Carter Tour

April 13, 2025 XS Noize

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” is not just an album; it’s a groundbreaking moment in the evolution of country music. By seamlessly blending elements of country, rock, folk, R&B, psychedelic soul, and bluegrass, she pushes the boundaries […]

Lana Del Rey
News

Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘Henry, come on’

April 11, 2025 XS Noize

Lana Del Rey releases her new single, ‘Henry, come on’. The single is out now via Polydor Records. ‘Henry, come on’ was written by Lana Del Rey and Luke Laird. The pair also produced the […]

Kula Shaker
News

Kula Shaker release brand new single ‘Charge of The Light Brigade’

April 11, 2025 XS Noize

On 10th April Kula Shaker’s irrepressible return continues apace as the original line-up announce the release of a brand new single ‘Charge of The Light Brigade’ on Strangefolk Records. Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires […]

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