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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

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

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          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
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          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 […]

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          ‘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
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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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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          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
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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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        • 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
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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, […]

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THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021 1
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THE CADILLAC THREE announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

American Southern Rock Group, Cadillac Three are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 2 on Monday 13th December 2021. It’s been over a year since the Cadillac Three hit the road for […]

MADNESS bring ‘The Ladykillers Tour’ to Dublin 3Arena on 29th November 2021 1
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MADNESS bring ‘The Ladykillers Tour’ to Dublin 3Arena on 29th November 2021

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

British pop giants Madness have today announced their sure-to-be triumphant return to the road with ‘The Ladykillers Tour’. After 18 months cooped up considering their career options (punctuated by excursions out for critically acclaimed docu-series […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Last Giant – Idiology
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Last Giant – Idiology

May 17, 2021 Randall Radic

Portland, Oregon-based alt-rock outfit Last Giant unveils the music video for “Idiology,” from their concert film, Live From The Hallowed Halls, a live EP releasing May 28. Shot in a studio in Portland by Brian […]

WHITNEY: Queen of the Night - returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022
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WHITNEY: Queen of the Night – returns to Belfast Waterfront Hall on 13th October 2022

May 17, 2021 XS Noize

Following standing ovations at two amazing sold-out shows, Whitney – Queen of the Night returns to Belfast. Whitney Houston’s music lives on in this captivating theatre show, consistently receiving rave reviews – featuring the astounding […]

Swedish-American singer-songwriter LEXI BERG shares video for new single ‘Into the Sea’
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Swedish-American singer-songwriter LEXI BERG shares video for new single ‘Into the Sea’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Swedish-American singer-songwriter Lexi Berg has enjoyed a wave of discovery in recent months. Her haunting ballad ‘What If’ (produced with Faris Badwan of The Horrors) features in the critically acclaimed Netflix film ‘Pieces of […]

FAANGS shares video for new single ‘I DON’T CARE’ - Watch Now!
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FAANGS shares video for new single ‘I DON’T CARE’ – Watch Now!

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Blending a caffeine-rush of alt-pop with the brutal bite of trap rhythms and rock star attitude, FAANGS is an uncompromising superstar in the making. Her early tracks ‘RELAPSE’, ‘HUH’ and ‘RICH KID$’ have immediately established […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Various - Factory: Communications 1978-92
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Various – Factory: Communications 1978-92

May 14, 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. The music industry is forever changing and […]

LISSIE shares the previously unreleased song ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Anymore’ 
New Music

LISSIE shares the previously unreleased song ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing Anymore’ 

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Recent months have seen Lissie cherish the memories of her early adventures in music by revisiting her archives. She emerged with what tmrw described as a “treasure trove of unreleased gold”, which resulted in two […]

REEVAH releases her brand new single ‘daydreamer’ - Listen Now!
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REEVAH releases her brand new single ‘daydreamer’ – Listen Now!

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Derry based Indie-pop artist Reevah is delighted to announce her brand new single ‘daydreamer’, released today. On the new track, Reevah said; This was one of the first tracks I ever wrote as Reevah. It […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: FerrariLover - Draacool
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VIDEO PREMIERE: FerrariLover – Draacool

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

‘DRAACOOL’ is the new single from shoegaze artist ‘FERRARILOVER’ from the album of the same name due later this year. THE NEW ALBUM ‘ DRAACOOL’, MASTERED BY ADRIAN MORGAN AT TIMELESS MASTERING IS EXPECTED 23 […]

MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ - Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’ 1
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MANIC STREET PREACHERS announce new album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ – Listen to first single ‘Orwellian’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Manic Street Preachers return with their 14th studio album ‘The Ultra Vivid Lament’ on 3rd September 2021 released on Columbia/Sony and have announced a tour for this autumn. ‘Orwellian’ – the first track to be […]

INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers' ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP 'Iconic'
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INTERVIEW: The Skinner Brothers’ ZAC SKINNER talks about their new EP ‘Iconic’

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

The Skinner Brothers recently released their brand new EP ‘Iconic’, which is out now on Blagger Records. ‘Iconic’ finds The Skinner Brothers raising their game, tempering their boisterous bravado with an anthemic, larger-than-life hook, an […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BEA - In Circles
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TRACK PREMIERE: BEA – In Circles

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

BEA is an Independent ‘hazy folk pop’ artist from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her influences range from the likes of Foy Vance and Hozier to Dermot Kennedy, Maggie Rodgers and Phoebe Bridgers, with honest storytelling and […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen - Bad Trip (Live)
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TRACK PREMIERE: Lazy Queen – Bad Trip (Live)

May 14, 2021 XS Noize

Continuing their prolific and emphatic schedule for releasing powerful alt-punk anthems, Nordic four-piece Lazy Queen reach the conclusion of the project with their full EP ‘Get Home or Die Trying’. A project that outlines a […]

THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ - Listen Now!
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THE CRAYON SET share dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’ – Listen Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Alternative-pop outfit CRAYON SET return with their dazzling new single ‘Don’t Step Back Too Far’, taken from their much-awaited forthcoming album ‘Downer Disco’. Hailing from Dublin ‘The Crayon Set’ are a band that specialises in […]

The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players
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The mysteries surrounding casino and how they influence players

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

Luck is something that has been, and will always be, a bone of contention for casino players everywhere. Along with ideas of luck and fortune, you’ll also find certain superstitions that can influence the way […]

THE OFFSPRING share video for 'We Never Have Sex Anymore' - Watch Now!
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THE OFFSPRING share video for ‘We Never Have Sex Anymore’ – Watch Now!

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

SoCal icons and one of punk rock’s best-selling bands of all time, The Offspring, unveiled the music video for “We Never Have Sex Anymore”. The video takes a literal animalistic approach, enlisting human’s closest genetic […]

INTERVIEW: Paul Weller on Fat Pop (Volume 1) - “My only ambition is to have more of what I’m having now; life, music, family, children and all that." 1
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INTERVIEW: Paul Weller on Fat Pop (Volume 1) – “My only ambition is to have more of what I’m having now; life, music, family, children and all that.”

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

There are not many artists who are still making vibrant and relevant music over four decades into their career, but Paul Weller has always done things differently. Since he first burst into the national consciousness […]

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce 20th Anniversary World Tour show at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast Saturday 19th Feb 2022
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RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS announce 20th Anniversary World Tour show at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast Saturday 19th Feb 2022

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Embarcadero - Down
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Embarcadero – Down

May 13, 2021 XS Noize

DOWN is the third single from Embarcadero, featuring drummer Nigel Powell (Sad Song Co., Frank Turner) and producer Alex Loring (Rews, Fangclub). It’s the latest in a series of singles the band produced with support […]

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