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        • 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 […]

          Stuart Bailie
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          Stuart Bailie to Launch New Book “The Song Is Nearly” Over at Sound of Belfast Festival

          October 8, 2025

          A four-decade chronicle of music, madness, and meaning from one of Belfast’s most respected writers, Belfast music journalist and author Stuart Bailie, has announced details of his new book The Song Is Nearly Over: Music […]

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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Book Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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, […]

  • Gigs
        • 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
          Interviews

          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
          Interviews

          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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        • Moon Panda
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          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, […]

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Public Image Ltd (PiL)
Gigs

Public Image Ltd (PiL) Announce Major Tour for 2025

November 12, 2024 XS Noize

John Lydon’s iconoclastic band Public Image Ltd (PiL) has announced a major tour of the UK and Ireland for summer 2025. The 23-date tour, billed as ‘This Is Not The Last Tour,’ will start in […]

Olivia Rodrigo
Gigs

Olivia Rodrigo announces her biggest Irish show yet for Dublin’s Marlay Park on 24 June 2025

November 12, 2024 XS Noize

3X GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has announced her biggest Irish show yet for Dublin’s Marlay Park on 24 June 2025.  Less than four years since Olivia Rodrigo emerged to critical acclaim as a solo […]

Ferocious Dog with String Orchestra – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Ferocious Dog with String Orchestra – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 11, 2024 Iam Burn

Bands performing with orchestral accompaniment are nothing new. Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and Metallica are just a few of those who have blended these musical styles previously. Ferocious Dog has also done this at the […]

Roger Daltrey
Gigs

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey announces solo UK tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up […]

Robbie Williams
Gigs

Robbie Williams announces Croke Park show on Saturday, August 23rd 2025

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

Robbie Williams today announces his highly anticipated 2025 tour. This tour will see the global icon perform in cities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe next summer, including a show at Croke Park on Saturday, […]

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Gigs

Dua Lipa to Perform in Madrid as Part of Radical Optimism Tour

November 11, 2024 XS Noize

“Spain is amazing, Madrid is exceptional!” These words were uttered by Dua Lipa during her last visit to Madrid, where she performed at the Mad Cool Festival in July this year. Undoubtedly, she sent fans […]

ED SHEERAN announces extra date for The O2's 10th Birthday
Gigs

Ed Sheeran 2025 Tour: Dates, Venues, Tickets and More

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

English pop sensation, Ed Sheeran, announced the end of his massive tour after more than three years on the road. In an Instagram video posted on July 5, 2025, he said: “In 2025, Mathematics Tour […]

DOVES
Gigs

DOVES announce their first live dates since 2019, with three intimate dates minus Jimi Goodwin

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

DOVES have announced three intimate live dates following the release of their first new music in over four years earlier this week. After thrilling fans with the dystopian opus “Renegade,” lifted from their upcoming sixth […]

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne Credit: Iam Burn
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: They Might Be Giants – Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne

November 8, 2024 Iam Burn

I first encountered They Might Be Giants in 1989. Their track ‘Ana Ng’ was featured on the compilation album Indie Top 20 Volume 7. It grabbed my attention, and before I knew it, I was buying their […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE
News

Brian Jonestown Massacre share new track ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash

November 8, 2024 XS Noize

Brian Jonestown Massacre released their first new music in nearly two years, ‘Don’t Look At Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash, on 8 November. They will tour the UK and Europe in January / February 2025. ANTON […]

the Levellers
News

Levellers release stunning live Collective version of ‘Wheels’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Revered British band the Levellers return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. Having thrilled fans and critics with two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective will embark […]

Piper Connolly
Interviews

Interview with Teen Pop-Punk and Alt-Pop Innovator Piper Connolly

November 7, 2024 Randall Radic

Teen pop-punk meets alt-pop innovator Piper Connolly recently unveiled her new single, “welcome back girl.” Connolly shares, “I wrote the song after seeing a friend rediscover herself after a very difficult time. She had completely […]

East 17
News

Tony Mortimer Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of The East 17 Christmas Classic ‘Stay Another Day’ With A Host of Activity

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

East 17’s ‘Stay Another Day’ has become one of the all-time most beloved Christmas hits. It spent five weeks at #1 when it was first released in 1994 – beating Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want […]

Fiaa Hamilton
News

Fiaa Hamilton takes a dark turn with new single ‘Boy Like You’

November 7, 2024 XS Noize

Fiaa Hamilton is in the middle of her ascension from TikTik LIVE’s Breakthrough Star award winner to next up pop sensation. Now her storytelling alt-pop takes a darker turn with the single ‘Boy Like You’, […]

Jody and the Jerms
Video Premiere

From Oxford with love: Jody and the Jerms shoots right to your ‘Winter Heart’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

As we draw closer to the end of what has certainly been a bonkers year in many parts of the world, we will spent the next month seeing off November and greeting the oncoming season. […]

Tom Meighan
News

Tom Meighan shares new single ‘Better Life’ from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

TOM MEIGHAN shares new single ‘Better Life’, taken from his forthcoming album ‘Roadrunner’, to be released on 24th January on Blue Rocket Records. He will tour the UK this December. ‘Better Life’ finds Tom Meighan […]

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
News

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats The UK’s biggest immersive VR experience comes to Belfast in 2025

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning interactive VR adventure that transports you into the heart of the Acid House movement is coming to Belfast in 2025 at the stunning Carlisle Memorial Church […]

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Soft Play at Rock City, Nottingham

November 6, 2024 Alina Salihbekova

English punk rock duo Soft Play (formerly known as Slaves) unleashed their raw, electrifying energy at Nottingham’s Rock City, delivering a night that captured the band’s reputation for intense, unforgettable performances. From the moment Isaac […]

Hard-Fi
Podcasts

Reviving the Anthem: Richard Archer on Hard-Fi’s ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ EP and the Band’s Bold New Era

November 6, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don’t Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don’t Go […]

blk.
Gigs

DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show at Belsonic on Friday, June 27th, 2025

November 5, 2024 XS Noize

Following a sold-out 3 Arena and Emerge Belfast shows one of Ireland’s fastest rising DJ/Producer blk. announces his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday, June 27th, 2025. The […]

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