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          Editors’ Tom Smith Shares New Single “Leave” from Forthcoming Solo Debut Album

          October 1, 2025

          Editors front-person, Tom Smith, has today released “Leave”, the latest single from his forthcoming debut solo album, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn’t There In The Light which is released on Play It […]

          The Cure
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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 […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Coach Party – Caramel

          October 1, 2025

          Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party return with their sophomore album Caramel, a dazzling, perfectly weighted collection of ten tracks that finds the band confidently pushing past their reputation as indie upstarts and stepping firmly […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          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 […]

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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
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          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: 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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        • Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          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: Badly Drawn Boy - Banana Skin Shoes
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ALBUM REVIEW: Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes

May 26, 2020 David Ham

It’s been twenty years since Damon Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, exploded onto the “Indie” music scene with his debut album The Hour Of The Bewilderbeast. In the late ’90s, Gough released various EPs, steadily […]

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You're All I Want' - Listen Now
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CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song ‘You’re All I Want’ – Listen Now

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX return with a brand new song, ‘You’re All I Want,’ their first since the release of their acclaimed sophomore album, Cry, last year via Partisan Records. ‘You’re All I Want’ chronicles the […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Saturday, April 17th 2021. Following on from the release of their highly coveted singles ‘Make A Mark’ (featuring […]

COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’
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COLIN GEDDIS returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’

May 26, 2020 XS Noize

After two sellout shows in January 2020, Colin Geddis returns to The SSE Arena Belfast with his brand new show ‘Unbelievable’. In the last ten years, Colin Geddis has dominated northern Irish comedy, selling out […]

DELTA MAID announces new album 'Katie'
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DELTA MAID announces new album ‘Katie’

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

When Delta Maid emerged onto the British scene in 2010, she seemed destined to become a sensation. She signed a major record deal, toured with globally renowned artists, and released a well-received debut album, but […]

BYSTS announce their new single 'Runes' - Listen Now
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BYSTS announce their new single ‘Runes’ – Listen Now

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Bysts announce their new single ‘Runes’.  Speaking about their next release: “Through the lens of the old Gods ‘Runes’ tells a story of sacrifice. Anything you want in life requires an offering. None of us […]

SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz 1
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SHED SEVEN fans given opportunity to take on band members in Shed Seven themed virtual pub quiz

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Think you know everything there is to know about indie band Shed Seven? Well, now’s your chance to prove it! Shed Seven fans are being given the ultimate opportunity to prove their credentials in a […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose - Blind Spot
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Apache Rose – Blind Spot

May 25, 2020 XS Noize

Somewhat ironically combining sounds from the British Invasion of the Sixties and the Alternative guitar bands of the Nineties, Apache Rose are the Russian musical offensive we can all be joyful about! Built around the […]

WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY 'LIVE @ HOME' - A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown
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WATCH: RÓISÍN MURPHY ‘LIVE @ HOME’ – A series of 6 ground-breaking short films created in lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Róisín Murphy created a series of 6 performance videos for the renowned Manchester club night Homoelectric’s recent Stay Homo 12 hour live stream – a rave for these times – and you can now watch them in all […]

WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single 'I Cut My Own Hair' - Listen Now
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WE ARE SCIENTISTS return with new single ‘I Cut My Own Hair’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

New York’s indie cult band We Are Scientists are back with a topical and urgent new single, ‘I Cut My Own Hair’. The track is the first official release since 2018’s Megaplex album and features […]

MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS - Listen Now 1
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MATT GOSS releases charity single for NHS – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Locked down in Las Vegas, homesick pop superstar Matt Goss has been missing the UK so much he decided to start crowdfunding with just one aim: to serve up meals to the hard workers of […]

LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ - Listen Now
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LISA MCHUGH releases new single ‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘You’re Gonna Get Back Up’ is Lisa McHugh’s brand new single. This is the follow-up track to her recent single ‘Scandal’. The incredible new song is an anthem for these uncertain times and a message […]

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir' recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown
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TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY share new track ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir’ recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

TRAMPOLENE & PETER DOHERTY are making available a new track, ‘Uncle Brian’s Abattoir,’ written and recorded during the Corona Virus Lockdown in Swansea, London & Normandy. Jack Jones from Trampolene recorded his spoken-word piece on […]

THE LEVELLERS release new single 'Calling Out' - Watch Video
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THE LEVELLERS release new single ‘Calling Out’ – Watch Video

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

The Levellers have released the brand new single ‘Calling Out’, taken from their forthcoming new studio album Peace, which will be released on the 14th August via On The Fiddle Recordings. ‘Calling Out’ is a […]

DIE ORANGEN releases new single 'Ride' - Listen Now
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DIE ORANGEN releases new single ‘Ride’ – Listen Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Always pushing and pulling each other into undiscovered musical territories, Die Orangen believes music holds the key to their happiness. Made up of Australian electronic artists Kris Baha, Angus Gruzman and Jack Freeman, their latest […]

THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ - Watch Now
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THE CORONAS & GABRIELLE APLIN release video for ‘Lost In The Thick Of It’ – Watch Now

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

Irish pop-rock band The Coronas and English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin release the official video for their duet ‘Lost in The Thick of It’ on Friday, May 22nd 2020. Filmed by Gabrielle and The Coronas frontman […]

TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi - A Horse Called Morty
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TRACK PREMIERE: The Last Kobayashi – A Horse Called Morty

May 22, 2020 XS Noize

‘A Horse Called Morty’ is an angsty indie-rap jam by Düsseldorf based urban artist The Last Kobayashi, lifted from the forthcoming mixtape ‘Burning Down Babylon’ due this summer. It is an imposing look into our […]

ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single 'Dustbowl' & 'Mosquito'
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ASHENMOON (feat. Garry Beers of INXS) release debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ & ‘Mosquito’

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

After recently signing to Golden Robot Records, rock powerhouse AshenMoon have released their debut double single ‘Dustbowl’ and ‘Mosquito’. Headed by the return of bassist Garry Beers (INXS), one of the best vocalists in rock […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten - I Want to Be Alone
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Britten – I Want to Be Alone

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Jack Britten continues to show the music world that there is no limit to his DIY production abilities with this fresh new single, ‘I Want to Be Alone’. In this new track, Jack elegantly fuses […]

MACHINE GUN KELLY releases 'Bloody Valentine' video starring MEGAN FOX
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MACHINE GUN KELLY releases ‘Bloody Valentine’ video starring MEGAN FOX

May 21, 2020 XS Noize

Machine Gun Kelly (EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope Records) releases the official music video for his latest hit single “Bloody Valentine,” the first single off his forthcoming Tickets to My Downfall album. In the video, we see […]

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