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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 […]

          shack
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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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
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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
          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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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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        • 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
          Interviews

          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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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ON THE TURNTABLE: Jon Batiste - We Are
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ON THE TURNTABLE: Jon Batiste – We Are

May 7, 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. Recently released, eighth studio album from the […]

THE SKINNER BROTHERS share video for new single ‘Iconic’ - Watch Now! 2
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THE SKINNER BROTHERS share video for new single ‘Iconic’ – Watch Now!

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

The Skinner Brothers’ recent track ‘Low’ represented a bold step as the underground favourites look set to achieve much wider recognition in 2021. The track was supported by Steve Lamacq with repeat plays at 6 […]

JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases new album 'Higher Places' with new single 'Never Was Never Were'
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JOSHUA BURNSIDE releases new album ‘Higher Places’ with new single ‘Never Was Never Were’

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

The final chapter of the ‘Into The Depths Of Hell’ story has arrived. With the release of ‘Higher Places’, a collection of unheard cuts, remixes and new tracks, alt-folk songwriter Joshua Burnside helps us emerge […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS celebrate first decade with new best of album, 'BACK THE WAY WE CAME: VOL.1 (2011-2021) 1
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release official music video for new single ‘We’re On Our Way Now’

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have released the official music video for ‘We’re On Our Way Now’. The first of two new singles to feature on the forthcoming release of ‘Back The Way We Came: […]

INTERVIEW: New Order's Phil Cunningham discusses 'Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace)' 1
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INTERVIEW: New Order’s Phil Cunningham discusses ‘Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace)’

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

New Order releases Education Entertainment Recreation (Live at Alexandra Palace) a special performance of their only UK show of 2018 (November 9) at London’s Alexandra Palace and the first live show released on Blu-Ray from […]

COLDPLAY premiere new single 'Higher Power' in space with French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet
New Music

COLDPLAY premiere new single ‘Higher Power’ in space with French ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

Coldplay’s new single, Higher Power, is out today (Friday, 7 May) via Parlophone / Atlantic. The Max Martin-produced song is available to stream/download everywhere now. To celebrate Higher Power’s release, the band linked up for […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Loud Forest – 'Costa Rica' Remix
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TRACK PREMIERE: Loud Forest – ‘Costa Rica’ Remix

May 7, 2021 Randall Radic

Pop-rock duo Loud Forest introduces the remix of their song “Costa Rica,” celebrating togetherness and human connection. Made up of Bernard and Rachel Chadwick, the pair formed Loud Forest while Bernard was attending ArtCenter College […]

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers release new single 'Own Your Spectrum' - Listen Now!
New Music

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers release new single ‘Own Your Spectrum’ – Listen Now!

May 7, 2021 XS Noize

Pontious Pilate and The Naildrivers, have been writing, performing and independently releasing their own music for a number of years now, to a loyal and growing audience. Now, in association with FIFA Records, comes their […]

FRANK TURNER shares new single ‘The Gathering’ featuring Jason Isbell and Muse’s Dom Howard
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FRANK TURNER shares new single ‘The Gathering’ featuring Jason Isbell and Muse’s Dom Howard

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

Frank Turner today releases a new single, ‘The Gathering’, out via Xtra Mile Recordings / Polydor Records. His first new music in nearly two years, Turner’s new track features guest appearances from Jason Isbell and […]

BOBBY GILLESPIE and JEHNNY BETH share the video for their second single ‘Chase It Down’
New Music

BOBBY GILLESPIE and JEHNNY BETH share the video for their second single ‘Chase It Down’

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

When Bobby Gillespie and Jehnny Beth announced their collaboration with the single ‘Remember We Were Lovers’, it ignited fascination amongst fans of Primal Scream, Savages and alternative music in general. While both artists have created […]

ANDREW W.K. announces upcoming fifth full-length album, 'God Is Partying' - out September 10, 2021 1
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ANDREW W.K. announces upcoming fifth full-length album, ‘God Is Partying’ – out September 10, 2021

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

Hark, disciples of partying – the long wait is finally over! Napalm Records and ANDREW W.K. are thrilled to announce the impending release of the iconic Party God’s fifth full-length studio rock album, God Is […]

Can you crack the code and unlock the vault in these slot games?
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Can you crack the code and unlock the vault in these slot games?

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

There’s a puzzle waiting to be solved and we need your help to crack the code. Who knows what treasure and mysteries could lie within? It’s up to you to take to the reels and […]

PASSENGER shares new video of current single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ live from Metropolis Studios in London
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PASSENGER shares new video of current single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ live from Metropolis Studios in London

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

Passenger commemorated his current single ‘What You’re Waiting For’ being playlisted at Radio 2 by sharing a new live solo acoustic performance of the song, which was filmed at Metropolis Studios in London. The track […]

NEW PAGANS announce October headline UK tour
Gigs

NEW PAGANS announce October headline UK tour

May 6, 2021 XS Noize

New Pagans have revealed a string of dates for a headline UK tour, taking place in October later this year. The tour sees them travel across the entirety of the country, including a stop at […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Bit At - You & Me
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: A Bit At – You & Me

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

“A bit at” is an Italian musical project, born from the idea of ​​Andrea Maffei, musician and DJ, in collaboration with the voice of Fabiola Civicchioni. The duo offers electronic music (synthesizer, vocals, guitar, piano) […]

JAMES share the video for new track 'Recover' - Watch Now! 1
Gigs

JAMES share the video for new track ‘Recover’ – Watch Now!

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

JAMES have announced the release of a new track, RECOVER, taken from their forthcoming album ALL THE COLOURS OF YOU, to be released on 4 June. Recover is available now across all DSPs. The third […]

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES return with a brand new single ‘My Town’, featuring Joe Talbot of IDLES
Gigs

FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES return with a brand new single ‘My Town’, featuring Joe Talbot of IDLES

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

Today British rock band Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes return with a brand new single titled ‘My Town’, featuring Joe Talbot of Idles. The exhilarating comeback track is a rallying call, a statement of intent […]

THE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances 1
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THE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast is set to mark its 14th birthday with a specially recorded series of music performances. Oh Yeah opened its doors to the public on 5th May 2007. The […]

THE STAVES announce Irish headline Tour for 2021
Gigs

THE STAVES announce Irish headline Tour for 2021

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Staves are thrilled to announce a run of live shows for Ireland in support of their new album ‘Good Woman’, out now on Atlantic Records. Performing in Limerick, Dublin, Galway and Belfast this October. […]

THE STRANGLERS announce new album 'Dark Matters' due for release on 10th September 2021
Gigs

THE STRANGLERS announce new album ‘Dark Matters’ due for release on 10th September 2021

May 5, 2021 XS Noize

One of the great British bands, The Stranglers, have announced their brand-new album, Dark Matters, due for release on 10th September 2021. The first single, ‘And If You Should See Dave…’, is an honest tribute […]

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