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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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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 […]

        • 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
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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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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          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 […]

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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
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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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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          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 […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
          Podcast

          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, […]

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Gary Barlow
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Gary Barlow Unveils Irish Dates for His 2025 Solo Tour

November 25, 2024 XS Noize

Gary Barlow has announced details of a brand-new solo tour for INEC Killarney, Waterfront Hall Belfast and 3Olympia Theatre Dublin in April 2025. The Songbook Tour 2025, is set to be a huge celebration of […]

Shakira
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Eight of Shakira’s best-selling hits

November 23, 2024 XS Noize

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known globally as Shakira, is the Queen of Latin Music and a multi-dimensional, award-winning artist. She has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the Latin American and United […]

James Arthur
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James Arthur releases his highly anticipated new single ‘ADHD’

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

Following the immense success of his latest album Bitter Sweet Love, multi-Platinum artist James Arthur today releases his highly anticipated new single, “ADHD”. The track marks a deeply personal and introspective moment for the Middlesbrough-born […]

U2
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U2 share previously unreleased track ‘Luckiest Man In The World’

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

U2 have today shared a new track titled ‘Luckiest Man In The World’ from How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, a collection of ten songs taken from the original recording sessions for ‘How To Dismantle […]

Shane Todd
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Shane Todd releases YouTube special of smash hit sell-out show ‘Mummy’

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

Comedian, actor and podcaster Shane Todd has released his first ever YouTube special with his smash hit sell-out show ‘Mummy’, which launches on Friday 22nd November via YouTube. Shane has recently concluded his biggest tour […]

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals
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Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals unveil video for new single ‘Moonshine’

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

The captivating melodies and heartfelt lyricism of ‘70s folk-rock never goes out of style, it just needs new practitioners to add their spin to its rich heritage and to take it to contemporary audiences. Bailey […]

Simple_Minds
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Simple Minds announce further details of their huge summer 2025 homecoming Glasgow Bellahouston Park show

November 22, 2024 XS Noize

Simple Minds have announced further details of their biggest UK headline show since 1991 at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on Friday 27th June 2025, as part of Glasgow Summer Sessions. The legendary Scottish band return to their hometown with a very […]

Azure Blue
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Stockholm’s pop romantic Azure Blue releases his sixth album, ‘The Night of the Stars’

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

On November 22, Stockholm’s pop romantic Azure Blue releases his sixth album, ‘The Night of the Stars’. The album features ten straight-to-the-point pop songs inspired by UK pop like New Order and The Smiths, but […]

The Wood
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Liverpool-based duo THE WOOD brings a stunning effort on debut ‘Days’ album

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

Liverpool-based The Wood present their debut ‘Days’ album, released via Riverdream Records. As the world overground traverses life blissfully unaware, The Wood have been holed up in a warehouse basement studio amongst the imposing brick […]

Andrew Cushin
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Andrew Cushin announces new album ‘Love Is For Everyone’ & shares lead single

November 21, 2024 XS Noize

Championed by Noel Gallagher, Pete Doherty, Sam Fender and Louis Tomlinson, Andrew Cushin lived up to the hype with his debut album ‘Waiting For The Rain’, which spent three weeks at #1 on the Official […]

How Does Music Influence Our Mood And Feelings?
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The Undeniable Power of Music to Romanticize Any Topic

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

It’s hard to deny the overall power of music to change our moods and opinions in ways nothing else really can. Today we’re highlighting just how powerful it can be and looking at some of […]

Alice Ivy – Do What Makes You Happy
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ALBUM REVIEW: Alice Ivy – Do What Makes You Happy

November 20, 2024 Randall Radic

Naarm/Melbourne-based artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Alice Ivy unveils her third album, Do What Makes You Happy, via Helix Records. Following her acclaimed 2020 release Don’t Sleep, which featured the standout single “In My Mind,” this […]

Charli xcx
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Charli xcx announces headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast in June 2025

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

Pop Star Charli xcx announces a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Wednesday 18th June 2025 with special guest, The Japanese House. Charli released her number 1 selling album ‘BRAT’ earlier this year […]

Coldplay
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5 of the best venues Coldplay have performed at during their Music of the Spheres Tour

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

Complementing the energetic stage performances, catchy hooks and their renowned sonic odyssey, Coldplay has graced some of the grandest stages and iconic stadiums since the beginning of their “Music of the Spheres Tour”. Coldplay announced […]

Ryan McMullan - The XS Noize Podcast
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Reimagining the Journey: Ryan McMullan on the Creation of ‘Redesign’

November 20, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #201 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan about his long-awaited debut album Redesign. Early in his career, Ryan McMullan earned praise from icons like Ed Sheeran, […]

Architects
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Architects reveal new studio album titled ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Today, the mighty Architects announce their plans to release a new studio album titled ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ via Epitaph on 28th February 2025. They also reveal the third single from the […]

Coldplay
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Coldplay unveil the music video for ‘The Karate Kid’ starring Ralph Macchio

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Coldplay have today premiered the music video for “The Karate Kid,” a new song taken from the expanded Full Moon Edition of the band’s No. 1 album Moon Music. The video stars legendary actor Ralph […]

LIVE REVIEW: Bastille Present “&” live at Shepherds Bush
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LIVE REVIEW: Bastille Present “&” live at Shepherds Bush

November 19, 2024 Michael Barron

The O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, with its intimate 2,000-seat capacity, became a battleground for over 50,000 fans clamouring for tickets to see Bastille—a band more commonly associated with arena-sized venues like the O2 Arena. Given […]

Jamie Duffy
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Irish Composer Jamie Duffy brings his 2025 tour to Ulster Hall, Belfast

November 19, 2024 XS Noize

Irish Composer Jamie Duffy is bringing his 2025 tour to BELFAST! At 23 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly emerged as a standout figure in the music scene, seamlessly blending traditional, popular, and classical influences […]

Global superstar ADELE returns with the release of her brand new single and video 'Easy On Me' 1
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Will Adele be remembered as one of the all-time greats?

November 18, 2024 XS Noize

Record-breaking sales, chart-topping albums, and numerous accolades – all supported by a heavenly voice and lyrical grace – solidify Adele as a true star. The London-born singer boasts a rich, velvety voice that captivates every […]

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