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          DOVES Unearth Lost Track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ Ahead of Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Collection

          October 6, 2025

          DOVES surprise fans and themselves by releasing a presumed lost track from their studio archive, bringing the soaring Spirit Of Your Friend out of the shadows of fan forum rumours and into the light. Added […]

          JAMES
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          JAMES Announce “Nothing But Love” – The Definitive Best Of and 2026 UK Arena Tour Dates

          October 6, 2025

          JAMES have announced Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of, due for release on 21 November. The release is a comprehensive and career-spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to […]

          Richard Ashcroft
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          Richard Ashcroft announces 3Arena Dublin show for May 2026

          October 6, 2025

          2025 has already been a phenomenal year for Richard Ashcroft. He has earned rapturous, stadium-wide receptions throughout his run of huge shows as special guest to Oasis, while his recent singles have generated great anticipation […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
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          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 […]

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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
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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          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
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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 […]

          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
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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
          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

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          Stephen Moore
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          INTERVIEW: Stephen Moore on Post Death Soundtrack’s New Album & HE IS ME

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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

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          September 24, 2025

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ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP 'Sister' 1
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ULTRAÍSTA confirm details for their new LP ‘Sister’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Ultraísta – consisting vocalist/producer Laura Bettinson (FEMME/lau.ra), multi-instrumentalist/producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) and drummer/producer Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M., Atoms for Peace) – have confirmed details for their new LP. Sister will be released on March 13th […]

GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut 'Think Face' & announce 'Limbo Days' EP
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GUEST SINGER release synth-pop cut ‘Think Face’ & announce ‘Limbo Days’ EP

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Guest Singer announces sophomore EP ‘Limbo Days’ with new single ‘Think Face’, released via tastemaker label Heist or Hit (Her’s, Pizzagirl, Nature TV) on January 14th. A luscious, sprightly synth-pop cut it follows recent downer-anthem […]

US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020
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US singer-songwriter BROOKE ANNIBALE announces European tour dates for early 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Brooke Annibale announced today a new batch of European tour dates for early 2020. Her first-ever European tour, the dates begin on April 15th in the Netherlands and will see Brooke also playing shows […]

ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single 'Sincerely Overwhelmed' 2
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ORCHARDS announce debut album LOVECORE, hear new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

Brighton quartet Orchards today announce details of their long-awaited debut album Lovecore, which will be released on 13th March via Big Scary Monsters. The band today also share their new single ‘Sincerely Overwhelmed’, a song […]

LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast
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LIVE REVIEW: Glasshouse – Berlin Trilogy at The Black Box, Belfast

January 14, 2020 Max Pilley

As part of the ongoing Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast, tonight sees Dublin’s 12-piece ensemble Glasshouse make the journey north to perform their current project, a collection of chamber orchestra interpolations of music from […]

LIGHTNING SEEDS - Announce 'Jollification' 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast  Saturday 14th March 2020
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LIGHTNING SEEDS – Announce ‘Jollification’ 25th-anniversary show at Limelight 1, Belfast Saturday 14th March 2020

January 14, 2020 XS Noize

English rock band, Lightning Seeds are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Limelight 1 on Saturday 14th March 2020. To coincide with the 25th-anniversary reissue of Jollification, Lightning Seeds will hit the road, […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee - Old Wow
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ALBUM REVIEW: Sam Lee – Old Wow

January 13, 2020 Michael Barron

Defining Sam Lee is a very onerous task as he is much more than just a folk musician. Lee has studied fine art, worked as a forager and wilderness expert and been a part-time burlesque […]

PEARL JAM - Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th 1
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PEARL JAM – Announce New Album ‘Gigaton’ out March 27th

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Pearl Jam will release their much-anticipated eleventh studio album, Gigaton, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on March 27, 2020, in the US. Internationally, the album will be released and distributed by Universal Music Group. Produced by […]

OH WONDER release video for new single 'Happy' - Watch Now
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OH WONDER release video for new single ‘Happy’ – Watch Now

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Oh Wonder has today premiered the brilliant video for latest single ‘Happy’ – out now on Island Records. The unique London band’s third album – ‘No One Else Can Wear Your Crown’ – is released […]

U.S. GIRLS announces new album 'HEAVY LIGHT'; hear first single 'OVERTIME' 2
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U.S. GIRLS announces new album ‘HEAVY LIGHT’; hear first single ‘OVERTIME’

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

The highly-anticipated seventh album by U.S. Girls, the protean musical enterprise of multi-disciplinary artist Meg Remy, will be released on 6 March entitled Heavy Light. While Remy has been widely acclaimed for a panoply of […]

DERMOT KENNEDY announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London
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DERMOT KENNEDY announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Artist of the moment DERMOT KENNEDY today announces a SECOND ALEXANDRA PALACE SHOW in London after phenomenal demand for the first sold-out night. The second show will take place on April 4th the day after his […]

THOM YORKE - Announces final 'Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes' US dates
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THOM YORKE – Announces final ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ US dates

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Following the announcement of his April 11th and 18th Coachella 2020 appearances, Thom Yorke has confirmed two headline dates that will complete his Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour: Monday April 13th — Phoenix AZ – Arizona […]

BICEP [LIVE] to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020
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BICEP [LIVE] to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Belfast show in 2018, Bicep return to their hometown in April 2020 to perform their stunning, immersive live show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast on Saturday, April 18th 2020. Built around […]

Depeche Mode's DAVE GAHAN joins HUMANIST for new single 'Shock Collar' - Watch Video 2
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Depeche Mode’s DAVE GAHAN joins HUMANIST for new single ‘Shock Collar’ – Watch Video

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Humanist, the expansive and ambitious project orchestrated by guitarist and producer Rob Marshall, is announced today alongside the album’s new single “Shock Collar”, featuring iconic Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan. The self-titled debut album will […]

THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020
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THERAPY? celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020

January 13, 2020 XS Noize

Northern Irelands alt-rock trio, Therapy? are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show the Limelight 1 on Saturday 26th September 2020 to celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Since 1990 and the self-release of their ‘Meat Abstract’ […]

Belfast pays tribute to Quiet Arch label founder, Lyndon Stephens
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Belfast pays tribute to Quiet Arch label founder, Lyndon Stephens

January 12, 2020 Daniel Lynch

The passing of Lyndon Stephens, who founded Belfast based label Quiet Arch, was marked with a celebration of the music he helped create at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall. The Goodbye Quiet Arch event was initially […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Georgia - Seeking Thrills
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ALBUM REVIEW: Georgia – Seeking Thrills

January 10, 2020 Gareth O'Malley

The stark contrast between the two eras of Georgia Barnes’s musical output to date can be seen even in the cover art for her albums. Whereas her 2015 self-titled debut album as Georgia was adorned […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Casey Conroy - 'Best Shoes'
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TRACK PREMIERE: Casey Conroy – ‘Best Shoes’

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

A vulnerable, exposed track, “Best Shoes” is written for all of us that constantly get up in the morning, put out best foot forward, and yet the world just knocks us back down. Getting to […]

ST. VINCENT remixes BECK track 'Uneventful Days' - Listen Now
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ST. VINCENT remixes BECK track ‘Uneventful Days’ – Listen Now

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

St. Vincent a/k/a Annie Clark has unfolded new dimensions of “Uneventful Days” a/k/a “quite possibly the best song Beck has made since Morning Phase” (STEREOGUM) from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s current album Hyperspace a/k/a “his best […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rivita - 'Someone Else’s Arms'
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Rivita – ‘Someone Else’s Arms’

January 10, 2020 XS Noize

Someone Else’s Arms is the current single from Rivita. The single was named Single of the Month on BBC London’s Sunny & Shay weekend in December 2019. Her music has been featured by iconic platforms […]

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