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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

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          Chet Faker Announces New Album ‘A Love For Strangers’ — Out 13th February 2026

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          Today, critically acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker officially kicks off the exciting next chapter of his storied career with the announce of his new album A Love For Strangers, slated for release on February 13th 2026 on […]

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          Cast Unveil New Single ‘Calling Out Your Name’ Ahead of Headline Tour

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          Cast have enjoyed the summer of a lifetime, creating unforgettable memories for the band and fans alike as they won over stadiums in the UK, Ireland and North America as guests to Oasis. That life-affirming […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

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          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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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

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          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: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
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          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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          LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at KOKO: Thirty Years On, Still Fierce, Poetic, and Brilliantly Alive

          October 20, 2025

          Just three years ago, Idlewild celebrated the 20th anniversary of their most successful album, The Remote Part. Hearing that LP performed in full brought a wave of halcyon nostalgia to fans who have followed the […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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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

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          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 […]

          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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          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 […]

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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 […]

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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

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        • 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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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022
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INGRID ANDRESS announces headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

One of the most exciting artists in country music, multi-GRAMMY nominated, Ingrid Andress, is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Limelight on Wednesday 19th January 2022 as part of her ‘The Feeling […]

INTERVIEW: Ida Mae on new album ‘Click Click Domino’ - "We were able to push the envelope a little bit further" 1
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INTERVIEW: Ida Mae on new album ‘Click Click Domino’ – “We were able to push the envelope a little bit further”

July 26, 2021 Lee Campbell

Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean, better known as Ida Mae, are back with their excellent second album, ‘Click Click Domino’. A fusion of Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and folk, Lee Campbell spoke with the […]

THE WANDERING HEARTS announce their biggest headline tour to date
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THE WANDERING HEARTS announce their biggest headline tour to date

July 26, 2021 XS Noize

Over the course of four recent singles which preview their upcoming second album (‘On Our Way’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Dolores’ and ‘Gold’), The Wandering Hearts have emerged as one of Britain’s brightest rising bands. Blending timeless folk-rock […]

CHAII teams up with KINGS & ELEVEN7FOUR for new single ‘Might Just’ - Watch Video
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CHAII teams up with KINGS & ELEVEN7FOUR for new single ‘Might Just’ – Watch Video

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

The multi-faceted Persian/New Zealander artist CHAII has joined forces with rappers Kings and eleven7four plus producer Rory Noble (Kanye West, Ruel) to create the brand new single ‘Might Just’. The single follows CHAII’s previous tastemaker […]

JOSEPH REUBEN shares new single Dreamland' - Listen Now!
New Music

JOSEPH REUBEN shares new single Dreamland’ – Listen Now!

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Joseph Reuben has battled against the odds to commence his solo career. He first came to attention several years ago with his soulful take on Robyn’s ‘Call Your Girlfriend’. But just as he began to […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

July 23, 2021 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. Reissue of the sublime sophomore and final […]

COLDPLAY announce the release of their much-anticipated new album ‘Music Of The Spheres’ 2
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COLDPLAY release ‘Coloratura’ from their forthcoming album ‘Music Of The Spheres’ – Listen Now!

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay have today released the ten-and-a-half-minute closing track of their forthcoming album Music Of The Spheres (out October 15th). Described in the band’s recent album announcement as an album track rather than a single, Coloratura […]

Producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist JAX JONES announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 26th November 2021
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Producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist JAX JONES announces headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 26th November 2021

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Jax Jones is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Friday 26th November 2021. Jax recently unveiled his highly anticipated EP Deep Joy, released via his new […]

SHAUN RYDER releases 'Pop Star's Daughters' from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ - Watch Video!
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SHAUN RYDER releases ‘Pop Star’s Daughters’ from his new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ – Watch Video!

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Shaun Ryder releases a new solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ on August 20th on his new SWRX Recordings label. The albums second single ‘Pop Star’s Daughters’ is out today. Who would have that in […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Foreign Affairs - Make a Move
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TRACK PREMIERE: Foreign Affairs – Make a Move

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Bristol-based songwriting duo Foreign Affairs deliver the powerful, anthemic new single ‘Make a Move’ today. The follow-up to April’s massive ‘Rosanna’ and its acoustic counterpart. ‘Make a Move’ shows a slicker side to the Foreign […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe shares her interpretation of Frank Ocean’s ‘IVY’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Ada Morghe shares her interpretation of Frank Ocean’s ‘IVY’

July 23, 2021 XS Noize

Ada Morghe has earned comparisons to Norah Jones for the timeless vocal beauty and accomplished jazz/soul songwritingthat has made her two albums to date, ‘Box’ and ‘Pictures’, so captivating. And just like the genre’s most […]

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM releases 'On The Wrong Side' from his forthcoming self-titled solo record
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LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM releases ‘On The Wrong Side’ from his forthcoming self-titled solo record

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Lindsey Buckingham released “On The Wrong Side”, the second track from his forthcoming self-titled solo record due out September 17 on Reprise. The song follows the news of Buckingham’s first solo album in over […]

AQUILO announce new album 'A Safe Place To Be’ - Out October 15th
New Music

AQUILO announce new album ‘A Safe Place To Be’ – Out October 15th

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Aquilo achieved huge success as their first two albums, ‘Silhouettes’ and ‘ii’, amassed 250 million streams as they hit Glastonbury, played with Oh Wonder, and picked up positive comparisons to The xx and London Grammar. […]

Origin of JOY DIVISION’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” rarity from the Martin Hannett Tapes revealed
New Music

Origin of JOY DIVISION’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” rarity from the Martin Hannett Tapes revealed

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Producer Martin Hannett was one of the most groundbreaking and prolific producers of his era, responsible for revolutionary albums and singles from bands like Buzzcocks, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, A Certain Ratio, Happy Mondays, […]

UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer JAMES BLAKE announces new album 'Friends That Break Your Heart'
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UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer JAMES BLAKE announces new album ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake has announced his new album, Friends That Break Your Heart, due out September 10, 2021, via Republic Records. Blake joined Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 for […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Descendents – 9th & Walnut
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Descendents – 9th & Walnut

July 22, 2021 Aaron Kavanagh

Forming in 1977, Descendents are one of the first hardcore punk bands ever to arise. Specifically, they are pioneers of the melodic hardcore subgenre, which married the intensity, rapid tempos, and blistering aggressiveness of the […]

DECLAN MCKENNA takes to the seas in surreal video for new single 'My House'
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DECLAN MCKENNA takes to the seas in surreal video for new single ‘My House’

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Declan McKenna is pleased to share the video for new single, My House. The video, directed by Jake Passmore of the band Scors, is a curious fever dream state, with Declan taking his ramshackle property […]

The Retro wave in Music and Entertainment 2
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The Retro wave in Music and Entertainment

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

From vinyl to classic aviators, analogue cameras to cassettes: the old is new. It’s 2021, and despite technological advancements galore, it seems people are turning to nostalgic comforts from eras long past.  Retro Influences in […]

EP PREMIERE: The Color Forty-Nine – String Ladders
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EP PREMIERE: The Color Forty-Nine – String Ladders

July 22, 2021 Randall Radic

San Diego, California-based outfit The Color Forty Nine unveils their brand-new EP, String Ladders. According to the band, they “specialise in the genre of music, and songs, and such.” Translation: The Color Forty Nine’s sound is […]

JOHN POWER releases new track 'Grounded Truth’ via Alan McGee’s It’s Creation Baby - Listen Now!
New Music

JOHN POWER releases new track ‘Grounded Truth’ via Alan McGee’s It’s Creation Baby – Listen Now!

July 22, 2021 XS Noize

Hallmarked with his worldly-wise lyricism and distinctive Merseyside brogue, the track finds Power in the classic songwriting form that has continued to inspire through the generations. Featuring just Power, an acoustic guitar and subtle piano […]

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