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        • Teddy Swims
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          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 […]

          Calvin Harris
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          Superstar DJ Calvin Harris Set for Belfast Vital 2026 Return

          September 29, 2025

          Renowned DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his biggest headline show in Belfast to date at Belfast Vital, Boucher Road Playing Fields on Saturday, 22nd August, featuring special guests. Producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin […]

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
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          Super Furry Animals Are Back! First UK & Ireland Tour in a Decade Announced for 2026

          September 29, 2025

          SUPER FURRY ANIMALS return to re-open the door into their world of ageless, multicoloured melody and offbeat phantasia, surprising fans by announcing SIX SUPACABRA BRITAIN & IRELAND TOUR DATES opening at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wed 6 May 2026. Leaping into […]

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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 […]

        • 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, […]

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        • 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
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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
          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
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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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CIARAN LAVERY announces long-awaited fourth album ‘Plz Stay, bb’ & shares new single and video ‘Count To Ten’
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CIARAN LAVERY announces long-awaited fourth album ‘Plz Stay, bb’ & shares new single and video ‘Count To Ten’

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Today (March 27th 2020) Northern Ireland Music Prize winner Ciaran Lavery announces the release of his fourth album, ‘Plz Stay, bb’, to be released on June 19th. Lavery is also today sharing a new single […]

Manchester quartet IDLE HOURS release new single 'Scream In Stereo' - Listen Now
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Manchester quartet IDLE HOURS release new single ‘Scream In Stereo’ – Listen Now

March 27, 2020 XS Noize

Manchester quartet Idle Hours have released new single Scream In Stereo on Someone Great Records. Carrying 80’s new wave into the modern age of technology, the track which questions the current obsession with social media […]

CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ - Listen Now
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CONOR MARCUS announces new single ‘Hold Me Close Again’ – Listen Now

March 27, 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 […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Kev Sherry & Low Fruit  - Wasted Days
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Kev Sherry & Low Fruit – Wasted Days

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Kev Sherry, singer for the critically acclaimed four-piece Attic Lights (Island Records, Elefant Records), makes a welcome return as he prepares to unveil his indelible new single Wasted Days, out on 27th March 2020. Alongside […]

RODDY WOOMBLE presents blissed out ambient electronica EP 'Everyday Sun', out 27th March
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RODDY WOOMBLE presents blissed out ambient electronica EP ‘Everyday Sun’, out 27th March

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Born out of a magical late autumn show in a tepee in the Scottish Highlands, the new EP from Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble is a minimal, hypnotic wonder. Written alongside frequent collaborator and bandmate Andrew Mitchell, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: TV People - Time Eats Up
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TRACK PREMIERE: TV People – Time Eats Up

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Following the recent success with their fiery debut single “KitchenSinking”, Dublin’s finest garage slash indie-rockers TV People return with their swish guitar-led track “Time Eats Up”. Underlined with thrashing drums and layered with interstellar guitar […]

ELBOW Announce 'Live at The Ritz - An Acoustic Performance' released 17th April 2020
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ELBOW release ‘Live at The Ritz’ early to streaming sites – available now

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Having rescheduled their March and April UK tour due to the ongoing Covid-19 emergency, elbow have decided to make their forthcoming live album available early on streaming sites for fans to enjoy. Lead singer, Guy […]

SAM FENDER has shared his cover of Amy Winehouse’s 'Back To Black' - Listen now
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SAM FENDER has shared his cover of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ – Listen now

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Sam Fender is very pleased to share his cover of Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black. It is streaming now. The track was initially recorded live on Radio 1 earlier this year as part of their […]

DROPKICK MURPHYS Release New single ‘Mick Jones Nicked My Pudding’, Following Worldwide Streaming Concert
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DROPKICK MURPHYS Release New single ‘Mick Jones Nicked My Pudding’, Following Worldwide Streaming Concert

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Dropkick Murphys have just released a new single, “Mick Jones Nicked My Pudding”–along with a B-side “James Connolly,” written by the band’s friend Larry Kirwan–direct to fans via www.DKMStore.com and dropkickmurphys.bandcamp.com. The band debuted the […]

INTERVIEW: "I Finally Consider Myself A Songwriter Now" says Malojian’s STEVIE SCULLION on the release of Humm
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INTERVIEW: “I Finally Consider Myself A Songwriter Now” says Malojian’s STEVIE SCULLION on the release of Humm

March 26, 2020 Daniel Lynch

Followers of the Northern Irish artist Malojian were surprised and delighted when his fifth studio album Humm was released months ahead of schedule. In a note to fans, Malojian (aka Stevie Scullion), said, “if it brings you […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Born Animal - 15 Seconds
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Born Animal – 15 Seconds

March 26, 2020 XS Noize

Gritty US indie-rockers Born Animal roar back into action today with 15 Seconds, their first new release since last year’s well-received Even If It Breaks EP. Inspired by Motown and break-ups and driven by a […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Orb - Abolition Of The Royal Familia
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Orb – Abolition Of The Royal Familia

March 25, 2020 Ben P Scott

32 years after its formation, The Orb follows the genre-hopping 2018 treasure No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds with this equally cerebral new LP. Abolition Of The Royal Familia is the Alex Paterson helmed unit’s […]

CABBAGE return with new single 'You've Made an Art Form (From Falling to Pieces)'
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CABBAGE return with new single ‘You’ve Made an Art Form (From Falling to Pieces)’

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

The rules are still loose for Pennine performance punks, CABBAGE, as they descend from Mossley’s misted hills with renewed purpose to release YOU’VE MADE AN ART FORM (FROM FALLING TO PIECES) on Wed 25 March […]

THE BLINDERS share video for new single 'Forty Days And Forty Nights'
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THE BLINDERS share video for new single ‘Forty Days And Forty Nights’

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

The Blinders have shared the video for their new single, ‘Forty Days And Forty Nights’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath, out on May […]

PEARL JAM release a brand-new song 'Quick Escape' in advance of new album
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PEARL JAM release a brand-new song ‘Quick Escape’ in advance of new album

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today, Pearl Jam have released a brand-new song “Quick Escape” in anticipation for their new album Gigaton out Friday, March 27th via Monkeywrench/Republic Records. In addition, the band have released the Quick Escape arcade game […]

ANTHONY TONER releases new album Ghost Notes, Vol. 1
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ANTHONY TONER releases new album Ghost Notes, Vol. 1

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

Anthony Toner’s eleventh CD is an intimate and personal affair – a collection of ten songs originally recorded by other artists, which for various reasons have been special favourites of his over the years. As […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Brian Fallon - Local Honey
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Brian Fallon – Local Honey

March 25, 2020 Daniel Lynch

On his third solo album, we catch up with a Brian Fallon more mature and comfortable in himself than we’ve ever known. Long gone are the days of The Gaslight Anthem’s punk rock. Fallon has […]

THE ACES return with new music video for single 'DAYDREAM'
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THE ACES return with new music video for single ‘DAYDREAM’

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following their first glimpse of new music this year which sparked much excitement about their return, The Aces have released this playful and cinematic music video companion to their hit single, “Daydream”, which is out […]

WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour dates for September 2020 1
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WENDY JAMES announces rescheduled tour dates for September 2020

March 25, 2020 XS Noize

In a statement, WENDY JAMES said: “By doing simple math, it was easy for me to see that in one month’s time when I’d be due to begin rehearsals in April in LDN, it was […]

THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single 'Hate For Sale' - Listen Now
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THE PRETENDERS reveal their brand-new single ‘Hate For Sale’ – Listen Now

March 24, 2020 XS Noize

The Pretenders have today revealed their brand-new single Hate For Sale, following a radio premiere on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show this afternoon. The single is the title track from the band’s new album, […]

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