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        • Robbie Williams
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          Robbie Williams ‘Performs’ on Iconic ’90s Show The Word in New ‘Pretty Face’ Video

          November 6, 2025

          Robbie Williams has today (6th Nov) released the video for his track ‘Pretty Face’. Inspired by the groundbreaking 90s show ‘The Word’, the film is directed by Charlie Lightening and sees Robbie in his trademark […]

          CABARET VOLTAIRE
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          Cabaret Voltaire Announce Limelight, Belfast Show – October 8th 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Marking 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire announce a headline Limelight, Belfast show for Thursday 8th October 2026. Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to […]

          ROSE BETTS
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          Viral Singer-Songwriter Rose Betts Announces Irish Eyes Tour — Belfast Limelight 2 Show Set for January 22, 2026

          November 5, 2025

          Rose Betts is an English singer-songwriter. She came to attention with viral TikTok hits “Driving Myself Home” in 2022, and “Irish Eyes” in 2023. In 2021, she produced and performed a cover of Tim Buckley’s “Song to […]

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          Swim School
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Swim School – Swim School

          November 4, 2025

          Swim School have delivered a super cool debut album that manages to combine a classic indie feel with a modern edge. Filled with powerful riffs, enchanting melodies and runaway choruses, “This Is The Debut Album” […]

          The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dears – Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful!

          November 4, 2025

          The title of Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! Life Is Beautiful! wasn’t born from looking ahead but from looking back. During The Dears’ 20th anniversary tour of No Cities Left, frontman Murray Lightburn was […]

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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
          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: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Ignite Rock City with Their Signature ‘Gypsy Punk’ Fury

          November 3, 2025

          On October 30th, the unstoppable Gogol Bordello stormed into Rock City and tore the place apart in the best possible way. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd was in […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

        • 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
          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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        • :Panic :Over
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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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 […]

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        • Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256
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          Mani on The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & the Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast #256

          November 2, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Mani — legendary bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, and one of the most influential figures in British rock history. […]

          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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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
News

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
News

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
Podcast

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
News

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
News

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
Video Premiere

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 […]

jim and charlie
News

Simple Minds Unveil New Live Version of ‘Once Upon A Time’ from Upcoming Album ‘Live in The City of Diamonds’

April 11, 2025 XS Noize

Today (11 April) BMG release a newly recorded live version of Simple Minds’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ – the title track from the band’s 1985 multi-platinum, seventh studio album – which appears on the forthcoming […]

Imagine Dragons
Features

11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Formed in 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Imagine Dragons is a Grammy-winning alternative rock band led by frontman Dan Reynolds. The group comprises Reynolds on vocals, Wayne Sermon on guitar, Ben McKee on bass, and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: OK Go – And the Adjacent Possible
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: OK Go – And the Adjacent Possible

April 10, 2025 Iam Burn

When OK Go released their last album, Hungry Ghosts, David Cameron was UK Prime Minister, Conchita Wurst won the Eurovision Song Contest for Austria with ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’, and Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow […]

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