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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 […]

          Teddy Swims
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          Teddy Swims Announces Huge Belsonic 2026 Headline Show – June 22nd

          September 29, 2025

          GRAMMY-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026. Kicking off at Isle of Wight Festival on June 20, Swims will then […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

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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 […]

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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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          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, […]

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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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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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Eels share stop-motion animated music video for 'Earth To Dora'
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Eels share stop-motion animated music video for ‘Earth To Dora’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Following the release of the critically acclaimed new album ‘Earth To Dora’, EELS return with a stop-motion animated music video for the album’s title track. The video arrives just before Earth Day, and is directed […]

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Behind the Silence of 1st Base Runner

April 21, 2021 Randall Radic

The brainchild of Tim Husmann, 1st Base Runner, recently released a grandly wrought new album, entitled Seven Years of Silence, referring to Husmann’s Old Testament, Book-of-Daniel-like interlude from music. Speaking to his reappearance, Tim explains, […]

CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022
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CLANNAD announce tour dates as part of their 50th Anniversary Farewell Tour for 2022

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

Clannad are celebrating an exceptional award-winning 50-year career with the announcements of a farewell world tour. They will perform in Wexford, Limerick, Galway and Limerick in March 2022. The Grammy and BAFTA award-winning band have […]

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October
Gigs

DJANGO DJANGO announce headline show at The Limelight, Belfast on 9th October

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

As things are starting to open up and with a definite sense of hope in the air, we’re delighted to announce that Django Django, who broke onto the scene in 2012 with their hit single […]

WOLF ALICE announce new album 'Blue Weekend' - Watch video for first single 'The Last Man on Earth' 1
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WOLF ALICE share the video for new single ‘Smile’

April 21, 2021 XS Noize

WOLF ALICE, Britain’s best band, have released their uncompromising new single SMILE. The track was inspired by lead singer ELLIE ROWSELL’s desire to fight back against those who try to define her and is the […]

BICEP are nominated for two Brit Awards following the release of #2 charting album ‘Isles’
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BICEP release digital deluxe version of ‘Isles’ with three new tracks

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Out today, the digital deluxe album comes with three new tracks—”Siena (Feat. Clara La San)”, “Light” & “Meli (I)”. Speaking of “Siena” they say: “This track took many forms in the demo stage including much […]

FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’
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FEET announce ‘Walking Machine’ EP & share first single ‘Peace & Quiet’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

FEET return with a brand-new EP ‘Walking Machine, due for release on August 6 via their new label home Nice Swan Records. It’s the first, eagerly anticipated new music from the indie quintet, since the […]

AJ TRACEY announces UK & Ireland arena 'FLU GAME TOUR' for November 2021
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AJ TRACEY announces UK & Ireland arena ‘FLU GAME TOUR’ for November 2021

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

In the wake of two Brit Award Nominations, an appearance and performance on The Jonathan Ross Show and the release of his sophomore album FLU GAME, AJ Tracey has today announced a UK & Ireland […]

THE CORAL announce first, ever double-album 'Coral Island' and release 'Faceless Angel' 1
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PODCAST: The Coral’s NICK POWER discusses their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

On episode #36 of The Xs Noize Music Podcast Mark Millar catches up with The Coral’s Nick Power to discuss their first ever double-album ‘Coral Island’ – Listen BELOW: Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

FATBOY SLIM announces Shine 25th birthday at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Belfast Saturday 23rd October 2021 1
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FATBOY SLIM announces Shine 25th birthday at THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, Belfast Saturday 23rd October 2021

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

We’ve come a long long way together! One of dance music’s most iconic figures comes to The Telegraph Building this October to help us celebrate our 25th Birthday. Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is renowned […]

STAIND share live track ‘Mudshovel’ from upcoming album 'Live: It’s Been Awhile' 1
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STAIND share live track ‘Mudshovel’ from upcoming album ‘Live: It’s Been Awhile’

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND has released a live version of “Mudshovel” from their upcoming album, Live: It’s Been Awhile, out May 7 via Yap’em / Alchemy Recordings.  The classic “Mudshovel” is from Staind’s 1996 self-released […]

VILLAGERS announce new album 'Fever Dreams' & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast 1
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VILLAGERS announce new album ‘Fever Dreams’ & headline show at Empire Music Hall, Belfast

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Today, Conor O’Brien is pleased to announce Villagers’ fifth studio album Fever Dreams which will be released on August 20th via Domino. Escapism is a very necessary pursuit right now, and Fever Dreams follows it […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream - The Deep End
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Lucid Dream – The Deep End

April 20, 2021 Ben P Scott

With their triumphant fifth album, Carlisle based four-piece The Lucid Dream continues a fascinating journey that has come by leaps and bounds with each LP since the more typical psychedelic rock of their early years. […]

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022 1
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Legendary rockers STATUS QUO announce headline Irish shows for February 2022

April 20, 2021 XS Noize

Legendary rockers STATUS QUO are coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with a brand new tour. The ‘Out Out Quoing’ Spring Tour in 2022 will stop off at The Waterfront […]

CHVRCHES release their long-awaited new single 'He Said She Said' - Listen Now!
New Music

CHVRCHES release their long-awaited new single ‘He Said She Said’ – Listen Now!

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

CHVRCHES have released their long-awaited new single “He Said She Said,” available to stream and download via Glassnote Records. Recorded almost entirely remotely on two different sides of the Atlantic, the song arrives three years […]

JAMES release brand-new track 'Beautiful Beaches' from their forthcoming album 'All The Colours of You' 1
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JAMES release brand-new track ‘Beautiful Beaches’ from their forthcoming album ‘All The Colours of You’

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

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

SHE DREW THE GUN announces new album 'Behave Myself' due for release Sept 24th
Gigs

SHE DREW THE GUN announces new album ‘Behave Myself’ due for release Sept 24th

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

She Drew The Gun are today announcing their return with new album ‘Behave Myself’. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed ‘Revolution Of Mind’, which was named among BBC 6 Music’s Albums Of The Year, is […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Silverware - No Plans
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Silverware – No Plans

April 19, 2021 Randall Radic

San Francisco-based ethereal art-pop artist Ainsley Wagoner, who writes, records, and performs as Silverware, releases her brand-new album, No Plans, on April 23. In addition to creating plush music, Ainsley is a product designer, who […]

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases ‘Oh My God Please’ from his forthcoming album ‘To Carry A Whale’ - out June 18th
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BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH releases ‘Oh My God Please’ from his forthcoming album ‘To Carry A Whale’ – out June 18th

April 19, 2021 XS Noize

Benjamin Francis Leftwich has unveiled a new track from his anticipated fourth album ‘To Carry A Whale’, out June 18th via Dirty Hit. Called ‘Oh My God Please’, the track is released alongside a captivating […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS share video For ‘Queen Of Suffolk County’
New Music

DROPKICK MURPHYS share video For ‘Queen Of Suffolk County’

April 16, 2021 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys have shared the music video for their new single, “Queen Of Suffolk County,” from their forthcoming album Turn Up That Dial, due out April 30 via band-owned Born & Bred Records. The music […]

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