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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          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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          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 […]

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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
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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
          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
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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
          Podcasts

          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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ALBUM REVIEW: Raf Rundell - O.M. Days
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Raf Rundell – O.M. Days

April 7, 2021 Lee Campbell

Londoner Raf Rundell’s colourful, musical optimism cleverly fuses funk, indie-pop, soul and electronica in his latest project. Looking at the cover of his second solo LP – O.M. Days – it is unusual and intriguing. […]

Conchúr White announces new EP 'Dreamers' & shares new single 'Go Easy'
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Conchúr White announces new EP ‘Dreamers’ & shares new single ‘Go Easy’

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

Northern Irish artist Conchúr White has announced the release of his second EP ‘Dreamers’, and is today sharing one of the tracks “Go Easy”. The new single and EP follow hot on the heels of […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces 'Crooked Machine' remix album & shares new single 'Assimilation' 1
New Music

RÓISÍN MURPHY announces ‘Crooked Machine’ remix album & shares new single ‘Assimilation’

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy announces “Crooked Machine”, a reinterpretation of 2020s hugely successful and critically acclaimed LP “Róisín Machine”, by producer Crooked Man aka DJ Parrot. If “Róisín Machine” was the big night out… this is […]

Curtis Walsh and Anna Pancaldi
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PREMIERE: Curtis Walsh, Anna Pancaldi and Brad Mair discuss “How they made” – “Bend”

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

After unveiling their beautifully rich single ‘Bend’ in February this year, fast-rising artists Curtis Walsh and Anna Pancaldi and producer Brad Mair discuss how they made their exquisite new single ‘Bend’. “I am yet to […]

EP REVIEW: Daniel Blake – Jakarta
Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: Daniel Blake – Jakarta

April 7, 2021 Randall Radic

A few days ago, Los Angeles-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Daniel Blake released a new EP, Jakarta, five tracks revolving around the heartbreak concept. Gorgeously wrought, Jakarta includes the musical gifts of Bill Lefler (drums, piano, synth), […]

DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show! 1
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DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show!

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

Following a number of sold-out appearances across Northern Ireland in recent years, British DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show! He’s joined by longstanding Shine favourite, the techno kingpin and Berghain Berlin resident […]

RADIOHEAD announces a new series of archival live shows
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RADIOHEAD announces a new series of archival live shows

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

Radiohead announces a new series of archival live shows to be streamed from the Radiohead Public Library vaults. Each edition will premiere on Radiohead’s YouTube channel Fridays at 8 pm BST for seven weeks beginning […]

GUNS N’ ROSES Summer tour dates rescheduled to 2022 2
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GUNS N’ ROSES Summer tour dates rescheduled to 2022

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

Guns N’ Roses’ 2021 U.K. summer tour dates have now been rescheduled to 2022. Performances on Friday 18 June and Saturday 19 June will now take place on Friday 1 June and Saturday 2 June […]

BROKEN FIRES return with new single 'Dreamer' - Listen Now!
New Music

BROKEN FIRES return with new single ‘Dreamer’ – Listen Now!

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

Back in business – BROKEN FIRES – will return with their first new music in over 5 years: “Dreamer”. Released today (6th April), you can stream the track here! A brand new track with all […]

INTERVIEW: Glasvegas' James Allan on new album 'Godspeed' 2
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INTERVIEW: Glasvegas’ James Allan on new album ‘Godspeed’

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

After the year that never was, things are finally beginning to look up. Restrictions are easing, cases are falling, and music is creeping back – there are even signs of shows and festivals before the […]

THE OFFSPRING announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 21st November 2021
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THE OFFSPRING announce headline Dublin show at 3Arena on 21st November 2021

April 6, 2021 XS Noize

One of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, THE OFFSPRING have confirmed a Dublin show at 3Arena on 21st November 2021 with the ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ 2021 tour. Special guests are […]

TRACK PREMIERE: MIGHTY OAKS break down relationship barriers on Americana-led track 'Ghost'
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TRACK PREMIERE: MIGHTY OAKS break down relationship barriers on Americana-led track ‘Ghost’

April 5, 2021 XS Noize

Berlin-based Alt-indie outfit, Mighty Oaks, returns with a brand new track ‘Ghost’, lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Mexico’ due this summer through Howl Records. Drawing on a myriad of influences from indie, pop, blues […]

LITANY teams up with OSCAR SCHELLER for the new single 'Playlist' - Watch video 1
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LITANY teams up with OSCAR SCHELLER for the new single ‘Playlist’ – Watch video

April 2, 2021 XS Noize

Everything is falling into place for Litany right now. Her previous single ‘Uh-huh’ was praised by NME, The Line of Best Fit and Mollie King, while its profile was boosted by a video that was […]

ON THE TURNTABLE: Madlib - Sound Ancestors
On The Turntable

ON THE TURNTABLE: Madlib – Sound Ancestors

April 2, 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 gem from the superior producer/musician/DJ/MC/Jedi […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Form - This World is Ours
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Form – This World is Ours

April 2, 2021 Chris Snoddon

Multi-National Synth trio ‘Form’ emerged onto the music scene in 2018 with their debut album Defiance + Entropy. The threesome consisting of Keith Trigwell (England), Mark Bebb (Wales) and Rob Dust (Germany) are back with […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets – Blue Wave
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Tiny Magnetic Pets – Blue Wave

April 2, 2021 Amanda Stock

There has been a retro revival of early ‘80s electronic music over the last ten years or so with a constant conveyor belt of new artists eager to create the analogue sounds of synth pioneers […]

THE FRATELLIS release new single 'Half Drunk Under A Full Moon' - Listen Now! 1
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INTERVIEW: The Fratellis’ Jon Fratelli on new album ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’

April 2, 2021 XS Noize

The Fratellis have released their fantastic new album ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’ on Cooking Vinyl. ‘Half Drunk Under A Full Moon’ finds The Fratellis at ease with who they are and where they […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Jessica Wilde - Body
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TRACK PREMIERE: Jessica Wilde – Body

April 2, 2021 XS Noize

Jessica Wilde is proving to be a songwriter of true grit. Able to chart the state of her own self-worth, experience, and growth through her inimitable UK R’n’B style, on new single ‘Body’ Jess is […]

NEWTON FAULKNER announces new album INTERFERENCE (OF LIGHT) will be released on 20 August 1
Gigs

NEWTON FAULKNER announces new album INTERFERENCE (OF LIGHT) will be released on 20 August

April 1, 2021 XS Noize

NEWTON FAULKNER has announced that his new album INTERFERENCE (OF LIGHT) will be released on 20 August via Battenberg Records on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Four years on from his last studio album, Newton […]

LAINEY WILSON shares the cinematic new video for ‘Things A Man Oughta Know’ - Watch Now!
New Music

LAINEY WILSON shares the cinematic new video for ‘Things A Man Oughta Know’ – Watch Now!

April 1, 2021 XS Noize

Lainey Wilson’s recent tracks ‘Dirty Looks,’ ‘Neon Diamonds’ and ‘Things A Man Oughta Know’ have been huge driving factors, as the young artist fast becomes the hottest new talent from the Nashville scene. Lainey Wilson […]

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