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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 […]

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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
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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 […]

          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

          Post Death Soundtrack, the musical project of Stephen Moore, recently unveiled his fifth album, IN ALL MY NIGHTMARES I AM ALONE, a 30-track collection of songs ranging across the stylistic spectrum, including rock, Gothic rock, […]

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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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THE STRUTS announce 'Strange Days Are Over' tour dates 1
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THE STRUTS announce ‘Strange Days Are Over’ tour dates

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

British glam rockers The Struts have just announced their ‘Strange Days Are Over’ US tour. The band will be setting stages alight all summer long, starting with a Main Stage slot at Reading and Leeds […]

MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA share new single 'Bed Head (Acoustic)' - Listen Now
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MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA share new single ‘Bed Head (Acoustic)’ – Listen Now

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

Manchester Orchestra today released ‘Bed Head (Acoustic),’ a stunning, stripped-back rendition of their sweeping song from the Atlanta band’s critically acclaimed new album The Million Masks of God (Loma Vista Recordings). Performed by lead songwriters […]

THE ARTHUR BROTHERS unveil video for psych-pop single 'Watson (Pt.1)' - Watch Now
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THE ARTHUR BROTHERS unveil video for psych-pop single ‘Watson (Pt.1)’ – Watch Now

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

The Arthur Brothers have exhibited their glorious psych-pop soundscapes through the release of ambitious single package Watson (Pt.1). As well as the 9 minutes 24-second album track Watson, the band have unveiled a deconstructed, stand-alone […]

THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022
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THE ALARM announce extensive 40th Anniversary Tour for spring 2022

May 27, 2021 XS Noize

Following the announcement earlier this month that the band have written and recorded the Wales FA’s official Euro 2020 football anthem ‘The Red Wall Of Cymru’ (out this week), Rhyl rock legends The Alarm are […]

STREAM: the brand-new 'Rich' EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella
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STREAM: the brand-new ‘Rich’ EP by Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella

May 27, 2021 Randall Radic

Alternative/electronic rock artist Cyvella debuts the brand-new EP, Rich, along with the title track’s music video. The offspring of the pandemic, Cyvella is the brainchild of Marlain Angelides, whose creativity refuses to be shackled. Along […]

GOLDFORD shares new single ‘Dreams of Summertime’ - Listen Now!
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GOLDFORD shares new single ‘Dreams of Summertime’ – Listen Now!

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

While they reflect the global anxiety instigated by COVID, Goldford’s previous singles ‘Ride The Storm’ and ‘Walk With Me’ pay tribute to the bonds that hold our communities together. They’re both songs that express the […]

THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track 'Method To The Madness' 1
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THE WOMBATS return with the video for new track ‘Method To The Madness’

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

The Wombats return with the new track ‘Method To The Madness’, out now via AWAL. The song marks the first offering since their highest charting album to date, 2018’s UK Top 3 Beautiful People Will […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller - Fat Pop Vol 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Paul Weller – Fat Pop Vol 1

May 26, 2021 Ben P Scott

It’s not just the diversity of Paul Weller’s 16th solo album that gives it the feel of a Best Of collection, but the stellar form of the songwriting. Described by the British legend himself as […]

Irish international phenomenon PICTURE THIS announce fan album 'Life In Colour' - out June 25
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Irish international phenomenon PICTURE THIS announce fan album ‘Life In Colour’ – out June 25

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

Irish international phenomenon Picture This announce fan album, Life In Colour, to arrive June 25 via Island Records. To herald the release of the record, the quartet just shared a new single entitled “If Ever […]

AHA! STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring Steve Coogan comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 22 April 2022 1
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AHA! STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring Steve Coogan comes to The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 22 April 2022

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

STRATAGEM WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE, a live stage show starring the award-winning multi-hyphenate Steve Coogan will launch next Spring 2022 across the UK and Ireland, with tickets going on sale to the general public from this […]

Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians
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Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians

May 26, 2021 XS Noize

Take your music career to the next level and grow your fanbase with the Fanbase Builder Programme from CMU’s Pathways Into Music Foundation and Help Musicians. The FREE ten-week professional development programme will provide fifteen […]

THE CHARLATANS - announce limited edition vinyl box set + accompanying 30th anniversary tour 2
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THE CHARLATANS – announce limited edition vinyl box set + accompanying 30th anniversary tour

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

THE CHARLATANS announce their (Covid) delayed release of their 30th Anniversary tour and a 6 vinyl LP Box Set. Released on Then Recordings through Republic Of Music, ‘A Head Full Of Ideas’ is a five-album, […]

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast 1
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT to open the UK & Europe 2022 RHAPSODY TOUR in The SSE Arena, Belfast

May 25, 2021 XS Noize

Queen + Adam Lambert have today announced an extra UK show is being added to the band’s twice-postponed Rhapsody UK & European tour, now set for 2022, as well as additional dates in mainland Europe. […]

Nashville's OLD DOMINION share video for new single 'I Was On A Boat That Day'
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Nashville’s OLD DOMINION share video for new single ‘I Was On A Boat That Day’

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

After teasing its arrival throughout the week, GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion have released their brand-new single “I Was On A Boat That Day.” It marks the group’s first new music since their 2019 self-titled […]

LEVELLERS celebrate 30 years of 'Levelling The Land' with a 17 date UK tour
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LEVELLERS celebrate 30 years of ‘Levelling The Land’ with a 17 date UK tour

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Levellers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal platinum-selling, album Levelling The Land with a 17 date UK tour playing the, now classic, album in full. They will also be playing other hits and […]

FUTURE ISLANDS Announce 'Calling Out in Space' 59-Date Tour 1
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FUTURE ISLANDS Announce ‘Calling Out in Space’ 59-Date Tour

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Future Islands announce Calling Out in Space, their 59-date 2021-2022 Tour. Internationally acclaimed for their incendiary live performances, 2020 marked the first year in the band’s 15-year career and 1,000+ show history that the […]

GRETA VAN FLEET announce special 'Strange Horizons' US shows 1
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GRETA VAN FLEET announce special ‘Strange Horizons’ US shows

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning band Greta Van Fleet will embark on a series of special events in the US later this summer named Strange Horizons, their only headline shows in 2021, at iconic venues in Nashville, Bridgeport […]

VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July 1
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VAN MORRISON returns to Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for shows in July

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

Van Morrison returns to the iconic Ulster Hall after over a decade for an evening of rhythm & blues. Join Van and his full band for an unforgettable evening of rhythm & blues in the […]

THE THE announce details of 'The Comeback Special' - a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 1
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THE THE announce details of ‘The Comeback Special’ – a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021

May 24, 2021 XS Noize

THE THE have today announced details of The Comeback Special, a new multi-format release out on Friday 1st October 2021 which documents their triumphant Royal Albert Hall concert on 5th June 2018. What started as […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi - Cavalcade
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Black Midi – Cavalcade

May 24, 2021 Michael Barron

It would be very easy for any band after being nominated for a Mercury Prize for their debut effort to take this as confirmation from the gods that they now have a winning formula and […]

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