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        • Robbie Williams
          News

          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
          News

          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!
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gogol Bordello – Rock City, Nottingham – October 30th Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          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
          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 […]

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

          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
          Podcast

          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
          Podcast

          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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We Are Bodies
Podcast

Dave Pen of Electro-Prog Duo We Are Bodies Talks New Album ‘The Love Was All We Had’ | XS Noize Podcast #217

March 10, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Dave Pen, one-half of the anthemic electro-prog duo We Are Bodies and a key member of Archive and BirdPen. Dave Pen and Robin […]

CAST
Gigs

CAST Announce Belfast Show at The Telegraph Building to Celebrate ‘30 Years of All Change’ on October 30, 2025

March 10, 2025 XS Noize

Cast are in the best position they’ve been in for decades. Last year’s ‘Love Is The Call’ album earned a wave of critical acclaim and achieved the band’s highest chart position in 25 years. And […]

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Exclusive!

Pale Blue Eyes Premiere Short Film on the Making of ‘New Place’

March 10, 2025 XS Noize

Pale Blue Eyes released their third studio album, New Place, on their label, Broadcast Recordings, on March 7th. The album features guest appearances from two musicians who have been part of the Pale Blue Eyes […]

Billie Eilish
Gigs

The ultimate fan guide to Billie Eilish’s 2025 tour

March 8, 2025 XS Noize

Los Angeles-born singer and songwriter Billie Eilish kicked off her seventh headlining tour, named “Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour”, in celebration of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard And Soft”, which was released […]

Sound
Features 2

How Sound and Atmosphere Enhance Your Favorite Pastimes

March 8, 2025 XS Noize

If you’re someone who is into gaming, you might point to the gameplay of any given game as being what you enjoy the most – perhaps even the graphics and how those immerse you. The […]

What Do Musicians Secretly Bring Along To Nail Every Gig?
Gigs

What Do Musicians Secretly Bring Along To Nail Every Gig?

March 8, 2025 XS Noize

Every musician knows that every gig comes with its own set of challenges, from unexpected sound issues to maintaining energy levels. Behind every flawless performance is a blend of talent, preparation, and the right gear. […]

The Redmen TV
News

The Redmen TV Returns to The Limelight, Belfast – A Must-See Event for Liverpool Fans!

March 8, 2025 XS Noize

Enjoyed by millions of Liverpool supporters worldwide, The Redmen TV was the first of many club-dedicated fan channels and has remained a true passion project for over a decade. With unwavering dedication, they continue to […]

Nathan Sykes
News

Nathan Sykes shares the long-awaited new single ‘Pieces of Me’

March 7, 2025 XS Noize

After achieving phenomenal success with pop sensations The Wanted, Nathan Sykes powered up an equally engaging solo career with his 2016 UK Silver-certified record debut solo album ‘Unfinished Business’. Nathan has amassed over a billion […]

The Florentinas
News

Bangor four-piece The Florentinas release new single ‘For You’

March 6, 2025 XS Noize

Following from playing main support to Snow Patrol throughout Europe over two weeks in February, Bangor four-piece The Florentinas are pleased to release their new single ‘FOR YOU’. Paddy from The Florentinas said; “For you’ […]

Leonie Jakobi
Exclusive!

TRACK PREMIERE: Leonie Jakobi shares new single ‘I Deserve To Shine’

March 6, 2025 XS Noize

Leonie Jakobi is already making an impact after just one independent EP release, with 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock airplay as well as at Liverpool’s hallowed Anfield. And some of music’s most influential […]

Bryan Adams
News

Bryan Adams releases brand new single ‘Make Up Your Mind’ ahead of May 2025 UK & Irish arena tour

March 6, 2025 XS Noize

Bryan Adams today releases a brand new single ‘Make Up Your Mind’, a powerful and soul-stirring anthem – out now via his own Bad Records. The electrifying new single dives deep into the heartache of […]

Billy Nomates
News

Billy Nomates announces new album ‘Metalhorse’ & drops lead single ‘The Test’

March 5, 2025 XS Noize

Billy Nomates, the project of the Bristol-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tor Maries, today announces her new album, Metalhorse, released on 16 May 2025 via Invada Records.  The announcement is joined by the new single, […]

Coldplay
Features

5 of Coldplay’s most successful albums

March 5, 2025 XS Noize

For over two decades, Coldplay has mesmerized audiences worldwide with their anthemic tunes and introspective lyrics, captivating listeners globally. Since their formation in 1996, Coldplay has achieved immense success and widespread recognition. The band has […]

Gary Kemp
Podcast

Gary Kemp on ‘This Destination’: Songwriting, Reflection & Reinvention | XS Noize Podcast #216

March 5, 2025 XS Noize

In this episode of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Gary Kemp—legendary songwriter, guitarist, and Spandau Ballet co-founder—to discuss his highly anticipated third solo album, This Destination. As one of the […]

Richard Hawley
News

Richard Hawley Announces 20th Anniversary Editions of ‘Coles Corner’ and Special Concert Series to Celebrate the Album

March 4, 2025 XS Noize

Following the universal acclaim of his Top 5 2024 album, In This City They Call You Love, and the success of the award-winning musical featuring his songs, Standing At The Sky’s Edge, today Parlophone/Rhino announce […]

Kula Shaker
Gigs

Kula Shaker to Join Ocean Colour Scene as Special Guests on Their 2025 UK Tour

March 4, 2025 XS Noize

Following their sell-out UK Tour earlier this year, Kula Shaker announce they will be joining Ocean Colour Scene as very special guests on their 2025 UK tour. The tour, which kicks off on 27 March […]

IN FOCUS// Kim Deal Mesmerises The Barbican with a Triumphant Tour Kickoff Credit: Denise Esposito
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Kim Deal Mesmerises The Barbican with a Stunning Tour Kickoff

March 3, 2025 Denise Esposito

On March 1st, 2025, Kim Deal took the stage at The Barbican in London to launch her highly anticipated solo tour supporting Nobody Loves You More. Backed by a stunning 25-piece ensemble, she delivered a […]

The Beta Band
News

The Beta Band Announce UK & North American Tours for Autumn 2025

March 3, 2025 XS Noize

The Beta Band have today announced details of U.K. & North American tours in the autumn of this year. The shows will feature the classic line up of Steve Mason (guitar / vocals), Richard Greentree […]

Massive Attack
News

Massive Attack Announce Huge Manchester Co-op Live Show

March 3, 2025 XS Noize

Massive Attack have announced a huge headline show at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Thursday 5th June 2025. Massive Attack, pioneers of the trip-hop genre, emerged from Bristol in the late 1980s and have since become […]

Shack
News

Shack Reunite for 2025 UK Tour – A Celebration of Their Timeless Legacy

March 3, 2025 XS Noize

15 years after their last show, the legendary Liverpool band Shack today announced a highly anticipated 2025 UK reunion tour due to demand following the quick sell-out of their hometown Liverpool show. This special tour […]

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