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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 […]

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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, […]

  • 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
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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
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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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        • 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 […]

          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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SEVEN RED LIONS release new single 'Under the Skin' - Listen Now!
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SEVEN RED LIONS release new single ‘Under the Skin’ – Listen Now!

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Seven Red Lions is a multi-international alternative indie rock band based in London UK. The band was formed in 2015 by the lead singer and guitarist David Lion. In the same year, they released their […]

LOW ISLAND share video for new single 'In Your Arms' - Watch Now! 2
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LOW ISLAND share live version of ‘In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room)’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

Today, 2020 PPL Momentum artist Low Island share an intimate and captivating live version of their latest single In Your Arms (Live from the Stone Room); created with long-term collaborator Ben Ogunbiyi in rural France. […]

JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’
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JOHN GARRISON shares video for ‘Blissfully Ignorant’ from new album ‘Extinguisher’

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

There is no escape from the bad news. It’s on every newsstand, every TV screen, in every conversation, on every social media page, with 24-hour news updates to remind us. There is no escape. There […]

HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more
Gigs

HOT CHIP announce Hot Chip and Friends charity stream next week with B2B DJ sets from Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito & more

December 9, 2020 XS Noize

On December 18th 2020, Hot Chip and Friends will go “Straight To The Morning” with one long B2B DJ set in support of Crisis, the national charity for people who are homeless. The stream will […]

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP 3
New Music

Ex-Jellyfish members reunite as THE LICKERISH QUARTET for incredible new EP

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

THE LICKERISH QUARTET — Band members of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Slash’s Snake Pit, Finn Brothers, Alice Cooper, Air & Beck – and all formerly of Jellyfish – reunite for 2nd EP with their […]

PREMIERE: Ian Prowse releases 'Home' video in support of CALM
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PREMIERE: Ian Prowse releases ‘Home’ video in support of CALM

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

Home is the new re-released single from Liverpool songwriter Ian Prowse. The release of one of Ian’s most enduringly loved songs will close ‘The Story of Ian Prowse’ year. A year that began with Ian […]

Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY 1
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Join Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum for UNDER A CHRISTMAS SKY

December 8, 2020 XS Noize

Season’s Greetings to you all and welcome to Snow Water’s Under a Christmas Sky! Under a Christmas, Sky features Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, actors, poetry and story-telling, filmed live at the Ulster Folk Museum. From […]

RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021
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RICHARD ASHCROFT announces London Palladium dates for May 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Richard Ashcroft is set to make a long-awaited return to live shows next year. The iconic singer-songwriter and former Verve frontman will play two full-scale shows at the London Palladium on May 21st and 22nd […]

INTERVIEW with Lucky Harmon, talking about “Party Life”
Interviews

INTERVIEW with Lucky Harmon, talking about “Party Life”

December 7, 2020 Randall Radic

Pop-dance singer-songwriter Luck Harmon probably looks familiar. You may have seen him in Fate of the Furious, Pitch Perfect 3, or Wonder Woman 84. Or maybe on The Vampire Diaries or House of Cards. His […]

Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs
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Universal Music Group acquires BOB DYLAN’S entire catalogue of songs

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

 Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from […]

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ - Listen Now! 2
New Music

SMITH & BURROWS share new single ‘Parliament Hill’ – Listen Now!

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Editors frontman and multi-instrumentalist Tom Smith and multi-faceted musician and songwriter Andy Burrows today share ‘Parliament Hill’, the second track to be revealed from their collaborative new album Only Smith & Burrows Is Good Enough, […]

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single 'Robbed Me'
New Music

DANIEL DONSKOY shares video for new single ‘Robbed Me’

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

2020 continues to be a year of new beginnings for Daniel Donskoy. The cosmopolitan actor and musician with roots in Moscow, Berlin, Tel Aviv and London shows no signs of stopping after the release of […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes's Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 1
Gigs

DERMOT KENNEDY announces additional show at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021

December 7, 2020 XS Noize

Global sensation Dermot Kennedy announces an additional concert to his huge run of sold-out summer shows, at St. Annes’s Park Dublin on Saturday 12th June 2021 Just this week, Dermot has taken the #1 slot […]

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - Down By The River Thames 1
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Down By The River Thames

December 6, 2020 Ben P Scott

Since the split of Oasis over a decade ago, the debate has continued on just who made the era-defining band what it was. While Noel Gallagher’s development and experimentation as a solo artist brings a […]

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ - Watch Now!
New Music

FLAWES share video for new single ‘What’s A Boy To Do’ – Watch Now!

December 5, 2020 XS Noize

The music community has shown a huge amount of ingenuity in trying to connect with fans while conventional shows can’t happen. But no-one has done anything quite like what Flawes did to bring their recent […]

REVIEW: Mansun - 'Closed For Business' 25th anniversary box set
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Mansun – ‘Closed For Business’ 25th anniversary box set

December 5, 2020 Ben P Scott

Mansun were without a doubt one of the most interesting and unusual groups to grow from the Britpop era of the mid-’90s. While the industry and the music press were desperate to comfortably pigeonhole every […]

RICKY WARWICK releases new single 'You Don't Love Me' ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder
Gigs

RICKY WARWICK releases new single ‘You Don’t Love Me’ ft. Luke Morley Of Thunder

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Today sees Ricky Warwick release the second single from his first studio album in five years ‘When Life Was Hard And Fast’ The new single is titled ‘You Don’t Love Me’ and features a guest […]

THE WINACHI TRIBE release 'Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)' - Listen Now! 1
New Music

THE WINACHI TRIBE release ‘Time for Love – (Dave Tolan remix)’ – Listen Now!

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

The adrenaline-fuelled groove machine that is The Winachi Tribe release a remix of their debut single ‘Time For Love’ through A1M Records. . Initially released five years ago, David Tolan (Primal Scream, Tears For Fears) […]

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth'
Gigs

EVANESCENCE announce release date for new album ‘The Bitter Truth’

December 4, 2020 XS Noize

Evanescence’s first album of original music in a decade, ‘The Bitter Truth,’ will be released on March 26th, 2021 (Sony Music), and pre-orders are now live. Evanescence already released the following tracks earlier this year […]

REVIEW: Midnight Canyon - Self-Titled Debut EP
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Midnight Canyon – Self-Titled Debut EP

December 4, 2020 Randall Radic

Chicago-based Americana threesome Midnight Canyon releases their self-titled debut EP, a delicious blend of country-rock, pop, and SoCal-flavored soft rock. Midnight Canyon comprises Pat McKillen (lead vocals, 12-string guitar), Packy Lundholm (bass, electric guitar, B3 […]

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