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        • Stuart Bailie
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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

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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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          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
          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
          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, […]

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INTERVIEW with PASSENGER - “I was on lockdown on my own with my cats and feeling fairly weird & sad about things” 2
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INTERVIEW with PASSENGER – “I was on lockdown on my own with my cats and feeling fairly weird & sad about things”

January 7, 2021 Lee Campbell

Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, releases his new studio album Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted on January 8, 2021. Hailing from Brighton, England, Passenger is a multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter. Although still […]

Is music today becoming more obsessed with Money?
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Is music today becoming more obsessed with Money?

January 7, 2021 XS Noize

We all love music, and there are times where we get attached to a particular artist and continue to listen to them for weeks, month and even years. Nowadays, the hip hop era of music […]

BELOWSKY releases new single: ‘2020 Ball Drop’ on Alan McGee's Creation 23 label 1
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BELOWSKY releases new single: ‘2020 Ball Drop’ on Alan McGee’s Creation 23 label

January 7, 2021 XS Noize

Spoken word artist. Playwright. Author. Stand-up comic. BELOWSKY has been many things throughout his rich and varied career. However, in something of a first for the Mancunian-born star, he is teaming up with ALAN McGEE […]

BOOK REVIEW: Life in the Stocks: Various Conversations with Musicians & Creatives By Matt Stocks
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Life in the Stocks: Various Conversations with Musicians & Creatives By Matt Stocks

January 7, 2021 Michael Barron

With his Life in the Stocks podcast now entering its fourth year and notching 180 shows at the time of publication; Stocks decided to celebrate the impressive motley of musicians and comedians featured with their […]

BOOK REVIEW: Cliff Richard - The Dreamer
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Cliff Richard – The Dreamer

January 7, 2021 Michael Barron

In this chronological autobiography, Sir Cliff positively reflects over his life (80 years) and music career (over 60 years) stating that except for the “sex allegations” made against him, his “life has been a dream!” […]

SHAME share video for new single ‘Nigel Hitter’ - Watch Now!
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SHAME share video for new single ‘Nigel Hitter’ – Watch Now!

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

shame share ‘Nigel Hitter’, a brand new single taken from their long-anticipated new album Drunk Tank Pink – out 15th January 2021 via Dead Oceans. The track is premiered today on BBC Radio 1 as […]

GRASSCUT announce new single ‘Coprolite Tip’ from upcoming album 'Overwinter'
New Music

GRASSCUT announce new single ‘Coprolite Tip’ from upcoming album ‘Overwinter’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Grasscut are releasing ‘Coprolite Tip’, a new single from Overwinter – the first new album from the Brighton-based duo in over five years. The track will be released via Lo Recordings on 29th January 2021, […]

Faris Badwan & John Coxon Announce details of collaborative 2-track 12” - Listen to 'Boiling Point'
New Music

Faris Badwan & John Coxon Announce details of collaborative 2-track 12” – Listen to ‘Boiling Point’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Badwan / Coxon have announced details of the release of a 12” on Tough Love Records featuring 15-minutes of music over 2 tracks, Boiling Point and Promise Land. A collaboration between Faris Badwan (The Horrors […]

V**GRA BOYS release the latest track from new album: 'Welfare Jazz' - Listen to 'Girls & Boys' 1
New Music

V**GRA BOYS release the latest track from new album: ‘Welfare Jazz’ – Listen to ‘Girls & Boys’

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Stockholm post-punk band V**gra Boys have one more track up their sleeve before their new album Welfare Jazz is unleashed this Friday, January 8th. “Girls & Boys” is another work from the kings of satire, […]

BIRDPEN share new single 'Invisible' from new album 'All Function One' out March 2021
New Music

BIRDPEN share new single ‘Invisible’ from new album ‘All Function One’ out March 2021

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Based on the English south coast, BirdPen mix elements of alternative guitar rock, experimental electronica and Krautrock with cinematic moods, all delivered with powerful and meaningful lyrics. They have released five studio albums to date. […]

TEENAGE FANCLUB announces tenth studio album: 'Endless Arcade' - out 5th March 2
New Music

TEENAGE FANCLUB announces tenth studio album: ‘Endless Arcade’ – out 5th March

January 6, 2021 XS Noize

Teenage Fanclub have announced news of their tenth studio album, Endless Arcade, released 5th March via their own label PeMa in the UK/Europe and Merge in the US. To mark the occasion the band have […]

THE WEEKND releases new video for 'Save Your Tears' - Watch Now!
New Music

THE WEEKND releases new video for ‘Save Your Tears’ – Watch Now!

January 5, 2021 XS Noize

The Weeknd has released an intriguing new video for “Save Your Tears” from his album After Hours. The video, maybe the darkest from the album thus far, continues the platinum-selling artist’s continued physical transformation (previously […]

BOOK REVIEW: Band for Life By Anya Davidson
Book Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: Band for Life By Anya Davidson

January 5, 2021 Michael Barron

“Band for Life” tell the story of the fictional five-piece (initially) noise music Chicago based band Guntit, founded, and led by Linda. Linda’s love for her band runs so deep that she even sells her […]

INTERVIEW with Electronic Music Wizard SoundQ
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Electronic Music Wizard SoundQ

January 5, 2021 Randall Radic

Krakow, Poland-based alternative dance/alt-pop singer-songwriter and producer SoundQ unveiled the music video for “Bad Lot” not long ago. SoundQ is the brainchild of Kuba Kubica whose sound blends potent elements of bass, house, old-school IDM, […]

THE DIRTY NIL has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of new album 'F**k Art' - Listen Now!
New Music

THE DIRTY NIL has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of new album ‘F**k Art’ – Listen Now!

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

Today, The Dirty Nil has kicked open the doors of 2021 with the release of Fuck Art (via Dine Alone Records), their new album that has jumpstarted the IDGAF attitude, self-aware shamelessness, and uproarious energy […]

THE SAD SONG CO. reveals the video for 'My Saccharine' - Watch Now! 1
New Music

THE SAD SONG CO. reveals the video for ‘My Saccharine’ – Watch Now!

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

The Sad Song Company AKA Nigel Powell is pleased to reveal the video for: “My Saccharine”; the latest single from his imminent new album: ‘Saudade’ (set for release on 22 January 2021). A nugget of […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vicky Sometani - Come To You
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Vicky Sometani – Come To You

January 4, 2021 XS Noize

Rapidly garnering critical support and a growing fanbase, London-based and Chicago-born Vicky Sometani continues to pursue a soulfully poignant path. Her journey and building momentum in the world of folk & indie music comes as […]

INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More 1
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INTERVIEW: Butch Vig on 5 Billion in Diamonds, Garbage, Producing Records & More

January 3, 2021 Dan Volohov

Recently released Divine Accidents by 5 Billion in Diamonds is one of the best releases of 2020. Dan Volohov talks to Butch Vig, co-founder of 5 Billion in Diamonds, the drummer of Garbage, and legendary […]

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP reveal the video for their new single 'Panic'
New Music

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP reveal the video for their new single ‘Panic’

January 1, 2021 XS Noize

MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP have released the video for PANIC, the new single taken from their recent debut album, TELLING TRUTHS, BREAKING TIES. PANIC, as the title would suggest, is about the destruction of […]

THE KLF compilation album 'Solid State Logik 1' suddenly appears on streaming services 1
New Music

THE KLF compilation album ‘Solid State Logik 1’ suddenly appears on streaming services

January 1, 2021 XS Noize

In 1992, popular British electronic band The KLF also known as the Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, The JAMs and the Timelords fired machine gun blanks at their audience at the BRIT Awards, dumped a […]

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