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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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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
          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: 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
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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          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
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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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          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
          Podcast

          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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Deacon Blue Unveil New Single ‘Turn Up Your Radio!’ from Upcoming Album ‘The Great Western Road’

February 26, 2025 XS Noize

Deacon Blue released the new single ‘Turn Up Your Radio!’ today, 26 February 2025. The track premiered on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Scott Mills yesterday and is taken from the forthcoming studio […]

Razorlight
Podcast

Andy Burrows on Razorlight’s Planet Nowhere & Fall to Pieces Documentary | XS Noize Podcast #215

February 26, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar chats with Andy Burrows from Razorlight about their highly anticipated new album, Planet Nowhere, and the revealing documentary Fall to Pieces. Razorlight helped define […]

SWANS
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SWANS announce details of their seventeenth studio album ‘Birthing’

February 25, 2025 XS Noize

SWANS have announced details of their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, due for release on Mute / Young God Records (N America) on 30 May 2025. Birthing will be released digitally on triple vinyl (in a […]

Moncrieff
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Moncrieff announces headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on December 4th

February 25, 2025 XS Noize

One of Ireland’s fastest rising artists Moncrieff has announced a headline Belfast show at the Ulster Hall on December 04th 2025. His debut album maybe it’s fine. will be released on May 9, via Warner […]

Ocean Colour Scene
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Ocean Colour Scene Duo Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison Announce Acoustic Tour Dates

February 25, 2025 XS Noize

Ocean Colour Scene’s singer Simon Fowler and drummer Oscar Harrison have announced a new run of tour dates for their highly acclaimed acoustic show this autumn. The 14-date tour billed as Simon and Oscar: The […]

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Gigs

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts announce Malahide Castle, Dublin show with special guest Van Morrison

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Today, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts announce the Love Earth World Tour, which will take place this Summer. Kicking off on June 18th in Rattvik, Sweden, the first leg of the tour travels through […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Five of Imagine Dragons best selling albums

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons have graced the ears of music lovers globally over the past decade with their signature guitar-heavy sound and colossal beats. Since their rise to fame, they have become […]

las vegas
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Legends of the Strip: The Best Music Performances in Las Vegas

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Las Vegas, often referred to as the Entertainment Capital of the World, has long been a haven for music lovers. From dazzling shows on the Strip to intimate performances in hidden venues, the city offers […]

Nile Rodgers
News

Nile Rodgers and CHIC announce headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday, August 31st

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist Nile Rodgers is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline […]

midland
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Midland announce headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Friday 5th September 2025

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Double Grammy® nominees Midland announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Friday 05th September 2025. Midland have sought to reintroduce the Western plains, Laurel Canyon-cum-Bakersfield and Lone Star juke joints to Country […]

LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner at 93 Feet East for BRITs Week 25 in aid of War Child
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Frank Turner at 93 Feet East for BRITs Week 25 in aid of War Child

February 24, 2025 Michael Barron

Have you ever wondered how artists pick their support acts? Frank Turner’s choice of Ben Brown comes with a hilarious backstory. Picture the scene: Turner is at a barbecue, drinks are flowing, and the vibe […]

Beyonce
Gigs

Everything you need to know about Beyoncé’s 2025 “Cowboy Carter Tour”

February 21, 2025 XS Noize

Beyoncé is making a grand return with her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter,” embarking on an electrifying tour across the U.S. and Europe in 2025. Produced by Parkwood Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation, the […]

Courtney Hadwin
News

Courtney Hadwin releases new single ‘Spellbound’

February 21, 2025 XS Noize

Some voices genuinely make you stop in your tracks – and Courtney Hadwin is one of them. Seven years after her unforgettable ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition in which she blew away the judges with her […]

The Horrors
News

The Horrors Unveil Haunting New Single ‘Ariel’

February 21, 2025 XS Noize

Today The Horrors release a brand new single ‘Ariel’, the brooding opening track from their forthcoming sixth album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. The band have also announced a run of UK […]

Fontaines D.C. photographed by Peter Joseph Smith
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Fontaines D.C. Unveil Electrifying New Single “It’s Amazing to Be Young”

February 21, 2025 XS Noize

2024 was a defining year for Dublin quintet Fontaines D.C., whose fourth album ROMANCE was lauded as one of the year’s very best, cementing their status as one of the most exciting bands in contemporary […]

Simple Minds
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Simple Minds Announce New Live Album “Live in the City of Diamonds”

February 21, 2025 XS Noize

Today BMG release a newly recorded live version of Simple Minds’ 1985 Billboard number one and 3x Platinum selling single, ‘Don’t You (Forget about Me)’. The track recently joined the Billions Club on Spotify and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves – Constellations for the Lonely
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Doves – Constellations for the Lonely

February 20, 2025 Michael Barron

Doves have been crafting anthems for the disenchanted for over 25 years, but their story stretches back even further—to the neon-soaked, sweat-drenched floors of Manchester’s legendary Haçienda. Before they became indie royalty, they were Sub […]

Dela Kay
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Dela Kay on “Anybody Else” & Her Exciting Plans for the Year Ahead

February 20, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

Inspired by artists spanning several generations and genres, Dela Kay has, since first making her mark on the music world almost a decade ago, always wanted her music to represent who she is authentically – and her […]

Absnt Mind
Gigs

Due to Overwhelming Demand! Absnt Mind Announces Additional Belfast Show

February 20, 2025 XS Noize

After selling out their Belfast Oh Yeah Centre Show in less than an hour and the London and Manchester dates on their current tour, the sensational rising stars Absnt Mind announce another Belfast Show at […]

The Smile
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The Smile Unveil New Remixes by James Holden and Robert Stillman

February 19, 2025 XS Noize

The Smile have today announced two new remixes of tracks from their critically acclaimed third album CUTOUTS, from James Holden and Robert Stillman. Don’t Get Me Started (James Holden Remix) and Instant Psalm (Robert Stillman Remix) are out […]

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