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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

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          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, […]

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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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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          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 […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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          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
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          ‘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 […]

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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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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

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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 […]

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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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          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 […]

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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, […]

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          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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LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022 1
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LONGITUDE returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022

January 31, 2022 XS Noize

Longitude returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday, July 1st to Sunday, July 3rd 2022. The first round of acts is as follows. Longitude favourite Dave returns to headline the Friday night of Longitude. […]

Glasgow singer-songwriter JOESEF announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022
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Glasgow singer-songwriter JOESEF announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022

January 31, 2022 XS Noize

Glasgow singer-songwriter, Joesef is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Saturday 7th May 2022. Joesef ended 2021 playing to thousands of fans at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom for his right-of-passage […]

Jim Kerr - Simple Minds
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INTERVIEW: Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr on new single ‘Act of Love’, the band’s very first performance & more

January 30, 2022 XS Noize

In episode #63 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr. Formed in the seventies Simple Minds have become one of the most successful bands ever to come […]

ALBUM REVIEW: alt-J – The Dream
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ALBUM REVIEW: alt-J – The Dream

January 30, 2022 Alex Hoggard

Ten years ago, alt-J shot to prominence with their Mercury Prize-winning debut album, An Awesome Wave, which laid the foundations for garnering an international following that has seen the band perform sell-out shows at venues […]

KAE TEMPEST shares new single ‘More Pressure’ featuring Kevin Abstract
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KAE TEMPEST unveils video for ‘More Pressure’ – Watch Now

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following the release of Kae Tempest’s new single “More Pressure” with Kevin Abstract earlier this month, the British spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist, and playwright drops the official video for the song today. The […]

PET SHOP BOYS release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’
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PET SHOP BOYS release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Pet Shop Boys today release their remix of DJ and Producer Claptone’s ‘Queen of Ice’, taken from his latest studio album “Closer”. Continuing the run of outstanding album collaborations and the final single to be […]

THE CHAINSMOKERS share video for their highly anticipated new single High'
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THE CHAINSMOKERS share video for their highly anticipated new single High’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Following a two-year break from touring and releasing music, and nearly being replaced by two new guys, Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have returned to unveil their highly anticipated new single […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Eddie Chacon - Pleasure, Joy & Happiness
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Eddie Chacon – Pleasure, Joy & Happiness

January 28, 2022 Sean Crossey

Short, sharp and frank reviews from a confessed vinyl junkie. I’ll be posting my most loved records and most recent purchases right here for your perusal every week. Debut solo album from one half of […]

THE KOOKS announce new album '10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark' this July - Watch video for 'Connection'
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THE KOOKS announce new album ’10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark’ this July – Watch video for ‘Connection’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Today British indie-pop trailblazers THE KOOKS announce their sixth studio album, ‘10 TRACKS TO ECHO IN THE DARK’. It will be released on July 22nd via Lonely Cat / AWAL Recordings and is a fresh […]

LEA HEART returns with a brand new single ‘Taking Back My Heart’
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LEA HEART returns with a brand new single ‘Taking Back My Heart’

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Lea Heart’s music career kick-started at the start of the pandemic, but despite the challenges this brought, the young Kildare native released her debut EP, her track ‘A Million Goodbyes’ featured in hit TV series […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Overtunes - Write Me Another Song
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Overtunes – Write Me Another Song

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

Indonesian brotherly trio, The Overtunes, is poised to announce a brand new release with the arrival of ‘Write Me Another Song’, lifted from their forthcoming album due later this year. An emotive pared-down affair, the […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ajay Mathur - Deeper Than Your Skin
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ajay Mathur – Deeper Than Your Skin

January 28, 2022 XS Noize

As another year comes to a conclusion, we naturally begin to reflect and seek clarity for the upcoming new year. Encompassing these sentiments and more, Grammy-nominated songwriter Ajay Mathur is excited to announce the upcoming […]

THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track 'The Smoke'
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THE SMILE feat: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner reveal new track ‘The Smoke’

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

The Smile, the new group comprising Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner, have today revealed a new track The Smoke and its accompanying lyric video, created by the BAFTA-winning […]

ZHEANI announces new EP ‘I Hate People On The Internet’ - Watch video for new single ‘Napalm’
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ZHEANI announces new EP ‘I Hate People On The Internet’ – Watch video for new single ‘Napalm’

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

To date, Zheani has built a reputation for writing culturally poignant music that chastises many of the problems rife within the modern world. Her latest release, ‘Napalm’, is no different. It is a track that […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut - Artifacts
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut – Artifacts

January 27, 2022 Michael Barron

What makes this double LP interesting is that it’s much more than an early EP compilation; it’s also a pre-history of Beirut and the story as to how Beirut frontman Zachary Condon’s musicology evolved. It […]

FOO FIGHTERS feature film ‘Studio 666’ will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022
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FOO FIGHTERS feature film ‘Studio 666’ will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

Pictures Releasing U.K. announced today that Studio 666 will be released exclusively in cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland on 25th February 2022. In Studio 666, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters move […]

ALBUM PREMIERE: David Nevory - Seagazing
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ALBUM PREMIERE: David Nevory – Seagazing

January 27, 2022 XS Noize

After dropping four brilliant new singles throughout 2021, singer-songwriter David Nevory releases his long-awaited debut album today. Seagazing is on all streaming platforms now (via Saint In The City Records), and is a timeless collection of […]

DARREN HAYES returns with new music after 10 years - Watch the video for new single ‘Let’s Try Being In Love’
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DARREN HAYES returns with new music after 10 years – Watch the video for new single ‘Let’s Try Being In Love’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Iconic Australian musician Darren Hayes has today announced his first new music in a decade and the beginning of a brand new chapter of accomplishments. Leading with the effervescent new single ‘Let’s Try Being In […]

INTERPOL announce their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU
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INTERPOL announce their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

This spring, Interpol will embark on their first tour in two years with dates across the US, UK, and EU. A second night at London’s Roundhouse has been added for June 15, following a previously […]

TESS PARKS announces new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing' due May 20th - Hear new single  ‘Happy Birthday Forever’ 1
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TESS PARKS announces new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ due May 20th – Hear new single ‘Happy Birthday Forever’

January 26, 2022 XS Noize

Toronto-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks is today announcing her long-awaited new album ‘And Those Who Were Seen Dancing’ and the first single and video, ‘Happy Birthday Forever’ is online now. Following years of international touring […]

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