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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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

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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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TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo - Lonestar
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TRACK PREMIERE: Monét Ngo – Lonestar

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Vietnamese- American school teacher, Monét Ngo is making his artist debut with his infectious coming of age sounding single ‘Lonestar’. Creating the music “he wishes he could have listened to as he grew up”, Monét […]

Top names from the global music industry to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ next month 1
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Top names from the global music industry to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ next month

March 18, 2022 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry are lined up to speak at Ireland’s largest music conference, ‘Output Belfast’ on Thursday 21 April 2022. A Belfast City Council initiative, the conference will include panel discussions, music sessions, workshops and speed networking events, as […]

ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album 'WE' - Watch video for first single 'The Lightning I, II' 2
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ARCADE FIRE announce sixth studio album ‘WE’ – Watch video for first single ‘The Lightning I, II’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

WE, the eagerly anticipated sixth studio album by Arcade Fire, has been confirmed for a 6th May, 2022 release via Columbia Records. WE’s arrival is preceded by first single “The Lightning I, II,” available now […]

Manchester-based indie/electronic duo DEMONS OF RUBY MAE return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’
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Manchester-based indie/electronic duo DEMONS OF RUBY MAE return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Manchester-based indie/electronic duo Demons of Ruby Mae return with the new single ‘Brooklyn’, taken from their forthcoming sophomore release ‘What Goes Unseen’, which is set for release on April 1st 2022. With its percussive steel […]

MUSE announce new album 'Will Of The People' and share video for feature track 'Compliance' 1
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MUSE announce new album ‘Will Of The People’ and share video for feature track ‘Compliance’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse will release their long-awaited ninth studio album, Will Of The People, on August 26th via Warner Records. Of the album, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy says, “Will Of The People was […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single 'Skrting On The Surface'
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THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner share video for new single ‘Skrting On The Surface’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Skrting On The Surface, The Smile’s brand-new single and video is released today via XL Recordings. The video was shot in 16mm black and white by BAFTA-winning writer/director Mark Jenkin in the depths of the […]

INTERVIEW: QUESTA discusses his latest single 'Feedin' & his future plans
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INTERVIEW: QUESTA discusses his latest single ‘Feedin’ & his future plans

March 17, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

Rising artist QUESTA – Emilio Cuesta – is really starting to make waves, most notably after his latest single, “Feedin’”, was featured in the hit psychological thriller TV series Servant. To date, he’s played a […]

FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share brand new track ‘Night Sky’ from new album ‘Interiority’
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FYFE & ISKRA STRINGS share brand new track ‘Night Sky’ from new album ‘Interiority’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Fyfe and Iskra Strings today share a fresh glimpse into their eagerly anticipated ‘Interiority’ album by sharing the brand new track ‘Night Sky’. Set to be released on June 10th, ‘Interiority’ will be the duo’s […]

GENTLE SINNERS - the new project from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) and James Graham (The Twilight Sad) - announce their debut album, These Actions Cannot Be Undone 1
New Music

GENTLE SINNERS – the new project from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) and James Graham (The Twilight Sad) – announce their debut album, These Actions Cannot Be Undone

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Today, Gentle Sinners – the new project from Aidan Moffat (Arab Strap) and James Graham (The Twilight Sad) – announce their debut album, These Actions Cannot Be Undone. It’s released May 13th digitally and on […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Wedding Present - Go Go Go 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Wedding Present – Go Go Go

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

The Wedding Present does what it says on the beautiful tin. Perfect sound, perfect lyrics, perfect packaging. 24 Songs. A new project from The Wedding Present. A new 7″ single every month throughout 2022. 24 […]

LIAM GALLAGHER to release live album 'Down By The River Thames' 1
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LIAM GALLAGHER to release live album ‘Down By The River Thames’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher is not the kind of artist who was going to be stopped by the sizeable problem of not being able to play to an audience during the lockdown. So when the idea of […]

SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new single 'Can't Take You Anywhere'
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SKUNK ANANSIE release brand new single ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released their brand new single ‘Can’t Take You Anywhere’, a deliciously sinister slice of tense drama, powered along by a roaring chorus. Channelling the same dark power as Depeche […]

INTERVIEW: Donovan Woods talks new EP 'Big Hurt Boy', songwriting and more 1
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INTERVIEW: Donovan Woods talks new EP ‘Big Hurt Boy’, songwriting and more

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #73 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods. Along with his work as an in-demand songwriter, whose work has been recorded by the likes of […]

DARREN HAYES releases cheeky throwback video for his current single 'Do You Remember?'
Gigs

DARREN HAYES releases cheeky throwback video for his current single ‘Do You Remember?’

March 17, 2022 XS Noize

After a triumph Australian promotional visit, 2023 Australian tour announcement and a headline performance at the 2022 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, award-winning songwriter and performer Darren Hayes shares his cheeky throwback video […]

BEAU DIAKO shares new single 'Alone' ft. Ego Ella May
New Music

BEAU DIAKO shares new single ‘Alone’ ft. Ego Ella May

March 16, 2022 XS Noize

The rising British / quarter-Ukrainian artist Beau Diako has been amplifying his reputation of late, his recent releases featuring guests such as Bas, Etta Bond, Rad Museum, Tobi Tunis and emawk has lead to tastemaker […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Kraftwerk - Remixes
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Kraftwerk – Remixes

March 16, 2022 David McElroy

Being asked to remix Kraftwerk must be a daunting experience. How do you improve upon the works of a band who are arguably as influential as The Beatles? Legendary producer Francois Kervorkian got involved with […]

Northern Irish Indie newcomer JACK DEVLIN releases new single 'Lies'
New Music

Northern Irish Indie newcomer JACK DEVLIN releases new single ‘Lies’

March 16, 2022 XS Noize

Jack Devlin has been an unstoppable feature in Northern Ireland during the pandemic – playing gigs when the venues will have him and taking to the streets when the doors have been closed. With venues […]

CHARLIE HANLON releases new single ‘I Lost Myself’ - Listen Now
New Music

CHARLIE HANLON releases new single ‘I Lost Myself’ – Listen Now

March 16, 2022 XS Noize

On his 15th birthday, Charlie wrote the first draft of ‘I Lost Myself’ and uploaded a basic version to Soundcloud. It was picked up by Taylor Johnson from the Across the Line show on BBC […]

WESTLIFE announce the SSE Arena, Belfast shows have been added to the extensive The Wild Dreams Tour
Gigs

WESTLIFE announce the SSE Arena, Belfast shows have been added to the extensive The Wild Dreams Tour

March 16, 2022 XS Noize

As their sensational return to music continues, WESTLIFE today announce Belfast shows have been added to the extensive The Wild Dreams Tour. The Shows at the SSE Arena Belfast on 15 & 16 December 2022 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia Hide returns with new single 'Dinner' 1
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Lia Hide returns with new single ‘Dinner’

March 16, 2022 XS Noize

Greek Avant-Pop artist Lia Hide returns with her new single ‘Dinner’ taken from the upcoming, fourth studio album ‘The Missing Fourth Guest’. Having previously signed to EMI-Universal and worked with a number of acclaimed producers […]

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