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        • 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 […]

          Teddy Swims
          News

          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 […]

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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 […]

        • 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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        • 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
          Podcasts

          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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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 […]

Why Are News Channels Raving About Trending Edibles Lately?
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Why Are News Channels Raving About Trending Edibles Lately?

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

The media has had one core focus over the last few weeks—trending edibles. This has allowed shout-outs on social media, viral culinary endeavors, and taste test videos, which are prime reasons why these snacks are […]

Chalk
News

Chalk announce third Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

Chalk is the three-piece project of award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock. An informed mix of the Dublin’s Guitar Band scene, and the sweaty hardcore dance floors of their native Belfast, Chalk are […]

DAVE CLARKE
Gigs

Legendary DJ Dave Clarke Returns to Celebrate 30 Years of SHINE at Belfast’s Limelight

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

2025 marks 30 years of SHINE events in Belfast, with the brand now more active and celebrated across the UK and Ireland than ever before. World-class venues, festivals and countless sell-out events have blossomed from […]

Peter Doherty
News

Peter Doherty announces the release of his new album ‘Felt Better Alive’ & shares title track

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

Peter Doherty announces the release of his fantastic new album, Felt Better Alive, through Strap Originals on Friday, 16th May. The release is Peter’s first solo album in nine years, and the glorious rambunctious title […]

The Bluetones
Podcasts

Mark Morriss on The Bluetones’ Return After 14 Years

January 15, 2025 XS Noize

In Episode #209 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks with Mark Morriss of The Bluetones about the band’s eagerly awaited return to music after a 14-year hiatus. The conversation delves into the […]

Architects
News

Architects reveal new single titled ‘Blackhole’ from their new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

Architects today reveal a new single titled ‘Blackhole’ from their new studio album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ out Via Epitaph on 28th February. ‘Blackhole’ will be the fourth single from the album […]

Sex Pistols
News

The Sex Pistols announce the release of three full live albums from their iconic 1978 US tour, available for the first time ever!

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

“Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? Good night.” Sex Pistols fans will finally be able to judge for themselves with the release for the first time of three full live albums from the […]

Skunk Anansie
News

Skunk Anansie release new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’

January 14, 2025 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released their brand new single ‘An Artist Is An Artist’. Their first new music in almost three years, it finds the acclaimed four-piece at the peak of their powers, […]

The Veils
News

The Veils share new single ‘Mortal Wound’ from their new album ‘Asphodels’

January 13, 2025 XS Noize

The Veils are set to release their new album, ‘Asphodels’, on January 24th via V2 Records. The album is preceded by the new single, “Mortal Wound”. Ahead of the release of their seventh studio album, […]

Sabrina Carpenter
Gigs

Sabrina Carpenter Tour: Banned item list for Birmingham show

January 13, 2025 XS Noize

Multi-award-winning singer Sabrina Carpenter has quickly made her mark in the pop music industry. Hailing from Pennsylvania, she soared to fame following her early days as a Disney star. From opening for icons like Ariana […]

Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities Credit: Bradley Quinn
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Ed Sheeran makes surprise visit to Northern Ireland in support of Belfast music charities

January 11, 2025 XS Noize

World-renowned musician and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to Northern Ireland this week as part of the UK-wide launch of his new charity, The Ed Sheeran Foundation. The Foundation, which aims to raise […]

Billie Eilish
Features

12 interesting facts about Billie Eilish

January 11, 2025 XS Noize

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, known professionally as Billie Eilish, is an American singer and songwriter renowned for her ethereal vocals and distinctive style, often marked by colourful mismatched socks. Born on December 18, 2001, […]

Gary Kemp
News

Gary Kemp releases ‘I Know Where I’m Going’ – the third single from his forthcoming album ‘This Destination’

January 10, 2025 XS Noize

Great British Songwriter Gary Kemp is set to return with his third solo album, “This Destination”, out on 31st January 2025 through East West Records. The track is paired with a stunning AI-generated music video […]

Killerstar
News

KillerStar announce new album ‘Live At The 100 Club’ to be released on March 7th

January 10, 2025 XS Noize

In March 2024, KillerStar celebrated the release of their critically acclaimed self-titled album by playing their debut show at a sold-out 100 Club. As the band prepare to make a triumphant return to the venue […]

Joshua Burnside
News

Joshua Burnside announces his new album ‘Teeth of Time’ out February 28th

January 9, 2025 XS Noize

Belfast-based folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside announces his newest album, “Teeth of Time”, out February 28th via Nettwerk. Described as ambitious, foreboding and provocative, Burnside’s lush Irish folk blended with tense electronica is representative of the […]

Steven Wilson
News

Steven Wilson announces details of his eighth studio album ‘The Overview’

January 9, 2025 XS Noize

Steven Wilson, the world-renowned producer, remixer, originator and songwriter, has announced details of his eighth studio album, The Overview, which is due for release on Fiction Records on 14th March 2025. The forty-two-minute album is […]

Andy Bell
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Andy Bell announces new solo album ‘pinball wanderer’ released February 28

January 9, 2025 XS Noize

Ride guitarist and songwriter Andy Bell releases his third solo album pinball wanderer via Sonic Cathedral on February 28. The first single is a cover of The Passions’ post-punk classic ‘I’m In Love With A […]

Doves
News

DOVES Unveil ‘Cold Dreaming’ a Mesmerizing Second Single from ‘Constellations for the Lonely’

January 8, 2025 XS Noize

DOVES head into an optimistic New Year of SOLD-OUT UK Tour dates and the countdown to their expansive, sixth studio album with the release of the dramatic, synth-and-strings, psychedelic soul single, “Cold Dreaming.” Clearing another […]

The Lumineers
News

The Lumineers return with new album ‘Automatic’ & share new single ‘Same Old Song’

January 8, 2025 XS Noize

The Lumineers announce their highly anticipated new album, Automatic, available via Dualtone worldwide on Friday, February 14. The 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated and chart-topping band’s fifth studio album and first new collection in more than three […]

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