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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 […]

          Snow Patrol
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          Snow Patrol announce huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park on 31st May 2026 with special guest Orla Gartland

          October 7, 2025

          Iconic Northern Irish indie-rock band Snow Patrol have announced their live return with a huge outdoor show at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin on 31st May 2026. Joining Snow Patrol as very special guest is Orla Gartland. After playing to a […]

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce 2026 European Tour — Kicking Off June 10 at Malahide Castle, Ireland

          October 7, 2025

          Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Europe in summer 2026 for a monumental run of outdoor headline shows and festival appearances, beginning on 10 June at Malahide Castle, Ireland, and touring through Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, […]

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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 […]

        • 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 […]

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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 […]

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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
          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
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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

          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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        • 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
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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, […]

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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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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN reveals his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

According to Bruce Springsteen, his love of cars has helped to power his lyrics. The 70-year-old singer has an expansive collection of cars, and Springsteen’s deep-rooted appreciation for the vehicles has helped to inspire some […]

Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album
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Peaky Blinders composer ANNA CALVI is working on her fourth album

October 27, 2019 XS Noize

‘Peaky Blinders’ composer Anna Calvi has begun work on her fourth studio album but says it’s still “a baby” so far. The 39-year-old musician has enjoyed a successful 2019, after composing the music for the […]

COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket - Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth
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COURTEENERS release video for Heavy Jacket – Chapter 1 of the three part short story by Emma Jane Unsworth

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced details of the video for Heavy Jacket – the first track taken from their forthcoming sixth album, More. Again. Forever. Directed by Joe Connor and set right at the beating heart of a night out, the […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather - Poor Girls / Broken Boys
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Vegan Leather – Poor Girls / Broken Boys

October 25, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

There’s something refreshingly organic about the career path Scottish quartet The Vegan Leather chose for themselves in the lead-up to the release of their album, extolling the virtues of patience and hard work while never […]

Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren't fashionable
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Kelly Jones likes that STEREOPHONICS aren’t fashionable

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Kelly Jones has admitted he’s quite happy that Stereophonics aren’t fashionable because they’ve always been about honesty and authenticity. The ‘All In One Night’ hitmaker has admitted that it’s great that the band aren’t trendy […]

JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020
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JOHN LYDON announces one-off 54-date UK spoken word tour for autumn 2020

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon - ‘What You Wanna Do’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Cortney Dixon – ‘What You Wanna Do’ – Watch Now

October 25, 2019 XS Noize

Cortney Dixon shares the colourful and psychedelic music video for new single ‘What You Wanna Do?’ ‘What You Wanna Do’ is Cortney Dixon’s second single from her forthcoming EP entitled ‘Our Intuition’ produced by Jim Lowe (Stereophonics/Charlatans). This follows […]

COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, 'Everyday Life,' on Friday, November 22 - Listen to tracks 1
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COLDPLAY announce the global release of their eighth album, ‘Everyday Life,’ on Friday, November 22 – Listen to tracks

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay has today announced the global release of their eighth album, Everyday Life, on Friday, November 22 via Parlophone on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats. The 53-minute double album is divided into two halves, […]

SIMPLY RED today release new soulful-ballad ‘Sweet Child’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Release New Track ‘Complete Love’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Simply Red today released the soulful track “Complete Love” from their 12th studio album, Blue-Eyed Soul. A soulful ode from a loving husband and father to the two most important women in his life, Mick […]

COLDPLAY announce album track-listing in local newspapers across the globe
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COLDPLAY announce album track-listing in local newspapers across the globe

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Coldplay took an unconventional route to announce the track-listing for their upcoming double album ‘Everyday Life’ – placing an advert in local newspapers around the world. Chris Martin and co decided to make the low-key […]

LIAM GALLAGHER reveals his third album will be called 'Come On You Know'
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LIAM GALLAGHER reveals his third album will be called ‘Come On You Know’

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has let slip that his third album will be titled ‘Come On You Know’. The former Oasis star only dropped ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ a month ago, but he’s already chosen the title […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan - Somebody's Knocking
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Lanegan – Somebody’s Knocking

October 24, 2019 Lee Campbell

My only previous exposure to Mark Lanegan’s music was through his Screaming Trees band as the grunge movement was coming to the fore in the early 90s. For this, his eleventh solo album, I was […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Mark Hegan - 'Every Minute After Midnight' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Mark Hegan – ‘Every Minute After Midnight’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Every Minute After Midnight’ by Mark Hegan. Mark is an indie singer/songwriter from Bangor, County Down who has garnered industry interest and plays from the likes of BBC […]

KASABIAN confirm they are working on their seventh studio album
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KASABIAN confirm they are working on their seventh studio album

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno has confirmed the band are working on their seventh studio album because the world “needs something to bring it together”. The band’s guitarist Serge Pizzorno has confirmed the British rockers are working […]

DMA'S release video for brand new single 'Silver' - Watch Now
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DMA’S release video for brand new single ‘Silver’ – Watch Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Since releasing their second album ‘For Now’ last year, Australian modern rock heroes DMA’S are building their profile towards matching their star status in their homeland. It achieved their highest UK chart position at #13, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Bubbatrees - ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Bubbatrees – ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ – Listen Now

October 24, 2019 XS Noize

Glasgow’s New Wave trio Bubbatrees return with tantalising new single ‘Daddy’s Little Evil’ October 25th. Bubbatrees journey began back in 2016, comprising of longtime friends Andrew Gibb and Kyle Findlay. Meeting in Glasgow at a […]

BECK releases Dev Hynes-directed music video for 'Uneventful Days' - Watch Now
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BECK releases Dev Hynes-directed music video for ‘Uneventful Days’ – Watch Now

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

The latest advance transmission from seven-time GRAMMY-winner Beck’s forthcoming album Hyperspace, “Uneventful Days,” has been visually realized by director/musician Dev Hynes. The pocket universe created for “Uneventful Days” also features Hyperspace opener “Hyperlife,” as well […]

ROBBIE WILLIAMS wants to headline Glastonbury festival
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ROBBIE WILLIAMS wants to headline Glastonbury festival

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Robbie Williams wants to headline Glastonbury festival – but doesn’t want to be earmarked for the legends slot. The ‘Let Me Entertain You’ hitmaker is keen to secure a key slot at the annual music […]

LIAM GALLAGHER believes brother Noel is 'desperate' to reunite with him
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LIAM GALLAGHER believes brother Noel is ‘desperate’ to reunite with him

October 23, 2019 XS Noize

Liam Gallagher has admitted he believes his brother Noel Gallagher does want to make up with him and claimed his wife Sara MacDonald is getting in the way of a reconciliation. The former Oasis stars […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anamanaguchi - [USA]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Anamanaguchi – [USA]

October 23, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

The much-delayed third album from New Yorkers Anamanaguchi can be viewed as a direct reaction to what’s come before. You don’t take six years to put out a record without some soul-searching along the way, […]

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