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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 […]

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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
          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
          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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Andy Bell
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Ride guitarist Andy Bell shares new GLOK remix of his single ‘i’m in love…’

January 23, 2025 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell revisits his single ‘i’m in love…’ (a cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk / proto-shoegaze classic) with an expansive remix under his GLOK moniker which adds a dubbier, techno […]

Madonna
Features

Six of the most powerful female music artists of all time

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Women have always been instrumental in shaping both music and culture. Today, countless powerful women are leaving their mark on music—and, by extension, society and culture—that creating a comprehensive list of the most influential female […]

The Veils
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Veils – Asphodels

January 22, 2025 Randall Radic

In Greek mythology, asphodels are flowers associated with the underworld, mourning, and the afterlife—an evocative symbol for Asphodels, the latest album from The Veils. Recorded live to tape over five days at Roundhead Studios in […]

Ricky Warwick
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Ricky Warwick releases the bittersweet new single ‘The Crickets Stayed In Clovis’

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick has released the bittersweet new single ‘The Crickets Stayed In Clovis’, which is about cherishing the moment and not taking life for granted as you never know what’s round the corner. About the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Berry – Heard Noises
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Matt Berry – Heard Noises

January 22, 2025 Iam Burn

Matt Berry has released albums since 1995, though there was a thirteen-year gap between the first two albums. A 30-year recording career is no mean feat, especially in modern times where fashions and trends feed […]

Bryan Adams
Gigs

Bryan Adams adds an extra Dublin date for his ‘Roll With The Punches’ Tour 2025

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Due to phenomenal demand, Bryan Adams has added an extra Dublin date for his ‘Roll With The Punches’ Tour 2025. Last November, Bryan Adams released his highly anticipated second Live At The Royal Albert Hall […]

NIN
Gigs

Nine Inch Nails Announce ‘Peel It Back Tour 2025’ Stop at Dublin’s 3Arena This June

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025 today, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on June 15 in Dublin at 3Arena, […]

Skinner
Podcasts

Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner Discusses His Debut Album “New Wave Vaudeville”

January 22, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #210 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Irish No-Wave Provocateur Skinner about his debut album, New Wave Vaudeville. Skinner kicks off 2025 with the release of his highly anticipated […]

Duran Duran
Gigs

Duran Duran Announce Two Spectacular Irish Shows This Summer Feat: Special Guest Nile Rodgers

January 21, 2025 XS Noize

Music icons Duran Duran are set to delight Irish fans with two spectacular concerts this summer. The legendary British band will electrify the stages at Dublin’s Malahide Castle on 30 June and Cork’s Virgin Media […]

Music Industry
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Trends That Will Shape the Music Industry in 2025

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

The music industry is always evolving, with some trends emerging that last longer than others and others fading over time. This industry is in an interesting place this year and will likely be shaped by […]

Van Morrison
Gigs

Van Morrison announces two very special shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

Van Morrison announces two special shows at Whitla Hall, Belfast, on Friday, 21st & 22nd February 2025. Get ready for a night of unforgettable melodies from the man himself. Born in 1945, Van heard his […]

Queens of the Stone Age
Gigs

Queens of the Stone Age return to Ireland with a show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham

January 20, 2025 XS Noize

Queens of the Stone Age have announced their highly anticipated return to Ireland as part of The End Is Nero Tour with a date at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, on […]

Janet Devlin
Interviews

Janet Devlin Reflects on ‘Emotional Rodeo,’ 2024 Milestones, and Exciting Plans for 2025

January 20, 2025 Rebecca Haslam

Janet Devlin has come a long way since she first caught the attention of millions on The X-Factor. While many of her fellow X-Factor colleagues have fallen by the wayside, Janet’s career continues to go […]

Teddy Swims
Gigs

Ultimate fans guide to seeing Teddy Swims in London

January 19, 2025 XS Noize

Teddy Swims has built a devoted fanbase with his unique fusion of R&B and country, capturing hearts worldwide. For the Georgia-born artist, music serves as an emotional outlet, a theme evident in tracks like his […]

Travis
News

Travis Unveil New Single ‘Avalon’ Ahead of North American Tour

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning band Travis are set to embark on their 2025 North American Raze The Bar Tour this month. The tour kicks off on January 21 in Raleigh, NC, at The […]

James Arthur
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James Arthur continues to push musical boundaries with his latest single ‘Celebrate’

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

Following the emotional depth of his November 2024 release “ADHD,” James Arthur continues to push musical boundaries with his latest single, “Celebrate.” Out today, “Celebrate” marks the second single from his forthcoming album PISCES (out […]

The Horrors
News

The Horrors release anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’

January 17, 2025 XS Noize

The Horrors today release an anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’, the fourth track to be taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. The single follows a […]

Fashion Designers
Features 2

What Drives Fashion Designers To Include Wellness Products In 2025?

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

As we advance toward 2025, the fashion industry continues transforming in new and interesting ways. One of the significant shifts that draws attention is the tendency of designers to include wellness products in their collections, […]

Wellness Products
Features 2

Why Should You Read Reviews Before Investing In Wellness Products?

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

The decision to invest in wellness items can be daunting due to the numerous alternatives available. One good tip here is to read reviews before making any purchases. Reviews are great because they help paint […]

Linkin Park
Features

The Art of Collaboration: Linkin Park’s Best Team-Ups with Other Artists

January 16, 2025 XS Noize

Since their debut album in 2000, Linkin Park has established themselves as one of the highest-selling acts in the music industry, achieving nearly 26 million album sales and over 31 million track sales, as reported […]

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