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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 […]

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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
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          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
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          ‘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 […]

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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
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          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
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          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
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          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
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          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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          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, […]

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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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Derry based Indie-folk artist REEVAH shares new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’ - Listen Now
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Derry based Indie-folk artist REEVAH shares new single ‘You Said, Tell Me’ – Listen Now

April 17, 2020 XS Noize

Derry based Indie-folk artist Reevah is pleased to share her new single, ‘You Said, Tell Me’ Tipped as ‘Hot for 2020’ by Hotpress Magazine, Reevah is already in the midst of her busiest year yet. […]

SORRY Share new video for 'Perfect' filmed in isolation & announce rescheduled UK/EU dates
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SORRY Share new video for ‘Perfect’ filmed in isolation & announce rescheduled UK/EU dates

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

North London’s Sorry have today shared their new video for ‘Perfect’, taken from their acclaimed debut record 925 – out now on Domino. The band have also announced their rescheduled UK/EU tour dates for November […]

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List of the Most Popular Casino Promotions and Events

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Are you looking to spice up your life with a little fun? If so, you may want to join the millions of others out there who are discovering just how engaging, exciting, and convenient the […]

IAN BROWN announces a headline tour of Ireland in May 2020 1
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IAN BROWN’S Irish tour rescheduled for Oct/Nov 2020

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Ian Brown’s Irish tour has now been rescheduled for Oct/Nov 20. All original tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Unfortunately, Ian’s show in Belfast has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Rescheduled Dates Thursday […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rina Sawayama – SAWAYAMA

April 16, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

Reckoning with the past is never easy and can sometimes be excruciating – Rina Sawayama knows that as well as anyone, and her debut album explores life through lived experience and harsh truths. She’s lived […]

HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘In Dreams’ - Listen Now
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HOWIE PAYNE releases new single ‘In Dreams’ – Listen Now

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Howie Payne today releases ‘In Dreams’, the title track lifted from his newly announced ‘In Dreams’ EP, due for release on May 15, 2020. The new single follows on the tail of January’s ‘Into Daylight’ […]

DMA'S release title track from new album 'The Glow' - Listen Now
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DMA’S release title track from new album ‘The Glow’ – Listen Now

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

DMA’S release new single ‘The Glow’ today from their forthcoming album of the same name which is now due to drop on 10th July. The title track’s buoyant anthemic sound is infused with a signature distorted guitar riff and […]

CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ - Listen Now
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CONOR MARCUS shares video for new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Fresh from his success on ITV’s The Voice Kids UK, one of Ireland’s rising artists Conor Marcus is pleased to announce the release of his new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’. The single release kick […]

THE TWILIGHT SAD share video for current single 'VTr', taken from new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
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THE TWILIGHT SAD release surprise album ‘IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME LIVE’ today via Bandcamp

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Today, on what was originally to be the date of the first of two nights at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, The Twilight Sad are delighted to announce the release of It Won/t Be Like This All the Time Live: […]

FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce ‘Live In Newcastle’ album 1
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FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS announce ‘Live In Newcastle’ album

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls today announce the release of a new album, ‘Live In Newcastle’, due out on April 24, 2020, via Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records. Captured at O2 City Hall Newcastle last November, the 20 track live recording […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex O’aiza - Out Of My Mind
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Alex O’aiza – Out Of My Mind

April 16, 2020 XS Noize

Following a run of terrific singles last year and fresh from inking a deal with Saint In The City Records, US indie rocker Alex O’aiza has dropped a genre-mashing new track, Out Of My Mind. […]

DECLAN MCKENNA releases new single 'The Key To Life On Earth' - Watch Video
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DECLAN MCKENNA releases new single ‘The Key To Life On Earth’ – Watch Video

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

Declan McKenna has launched the second track to be lifted from his forthcoming second album, Zeros. The Key To Life On Earth is streaming now alongside a new video featuring a special guest role by […]

ALBUM REVIEW: EOB - Earth
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ALBUM REVIEW: EOB – Earth

April 15, 2020 Lori Gava

On April 17th Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien releases his long-awaited solo effort Earth. In doing so he joins his fellow Radiohead members, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Phil Selway in diving into the waters of […]

UNLOVED share new single 'Why Not' featured in season premiere of KILLING EVE
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UNLOVED share new single ‘Why Not’ featured in season premiere of KILLING EVE

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

The Emmy-winning spy show Killing Eve has returned, and with it, a fresh batch of Unloved tracks old and new, including new single ‘Why Not’. The track soundtracks a major gory scene in the first episode of the show’s third season, which premiered […]

I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ - Listen Now 3
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I BREAK HORSES shares new track ‘The Prophet’ – Listen Now

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

With their new album Warnings due for release 8 May via Bella Union, and having previously shared videos for ‘Death Engine’, ‘I’ll Be The Death Of You’, and Neon Lights, I Break Horses today share […]

THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour
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THOM YORKE reschedules Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

The 2020 leg of Thom Yorke’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes world tour has been rescheduled to the fall. Tickets for original dates will be honoured at those same cities and venues, with the exceptions of Fairfax […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Blandlord - Hyperdrunk
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Blandlord – Hyperdrunk

April 15, 2020 XS Noize

A lot of Blandlord’s material is a commentary on the state of affairs we are living in, a tongue-in-cheek view of what’s going around us. Rather than provide people solutions or answers to the problems […]

THE STREETS share new single 'Call My Phone Thinking I'm Doing Nothing Better' ft. TAME IMPALA
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THE STREETS share new single ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better’ ft. TAME IMPALA

April 13, 2020 Jay Roberts

Today, following a world premiere from Annie Mac as her Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better’has released a new single as The Streets; the first taster of […]

THE STREETS share new single 'Call My Phone Thinking I'm Doing Nothing Better' ft. TAME IMPALA
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THE STREETS share new single ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better’ ft. TAME IMPALA

April 13, 2020 XS Noize

Today, following a world premiere from Annie Mac as her Hottest Record on BBC Radio 1, ‘Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better’has released a new single as The Streets; the first taster of […]

CHILDREN OF THE STATE release their brand new single ‘Big Sur’ - Watch Video
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CHILDREN OF THE STATE release their brand new single ‘Big Sur’ – Watch Video

April 10, 2020 XS Noize

Doncaster & Bolsover indie rock outfit CHILDREN OF THE STATE have released their brand new single, ‘Big Sur’, produced by The Coral’s Ian Skelly and engineered by Chris Taylor at Liverpool’s iconic Parr Street Studios. […]

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