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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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          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

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

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          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

          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
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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 […]

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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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          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
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          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

          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
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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
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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

          September 28, 2025

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TRACK PREMIERE: Other Nature - 'The Throne' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Other Nature – ‘The Throne’ – Listen Now

October 17, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-pop duo Other Nature make their return with the ’80s infused, electro-pop anthem ‘The Throne’. Comprising of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Sena Verdi and singer-songwriter  Tariq Khan, the duo are no strangers to the music world. Drawing on their shared love of  Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode […]

THE MURDER CAPITAL share new video for 'More Is Less' + announce new live dates for 2020
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THE MURDER CAPITAL share new video for ‘More Is Less’ + announce new live dates for 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Dublin’s The Murder Capital have shared a new video for ‘More Is Less’ – the live version of which went viral and forged the band’s breakthrough last year. The video follows the release of […]

THE BEATLES Announce Limited Edition Collection of Remastered Seven-Inch Vinyl Singles
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THE BEATLES Announce Limited Edition Collection of Remastered Seven-Inch Vinyl Singles

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

From 1962 to 1970, The Beatles released 22 UK singles; of those 44 A and B-side tracks, 29 were not included on the group’s British albums at that time. These singles, plus an exclusive new […]

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr - "40 years of Simple Minds has been beyond our wildest dreams" 1
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INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr – “40 years of Simple Minds has been beyond our wildest dreams”

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

On 1st November, Simple Minds will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album covering all 40 years of the legendary band Simple Minds recording career. It captures their early experimentation, cross […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Jimmy Eat World - Surviving
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jimmy Eat World – Surviving

October 16, 2019 Gareth O'Malley

On a fundamental level, change comes from within. We may be influenced or pressured by external forces – friends, acquaintances, family – but the first step on the road to change has to be taken […]

THERAPY? announce EU and UK TOUR celebrating the bands legacy
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THERAPY? announce EU and UK TOUR celebrating the bands legacy

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Not many bands make it thirty years without a bumpy road but Therapy? are still standing; showing no signs of slowing down. The band who released their fifteenth album ‘Cleave’ in September 2018 are now […]

BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
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BLOSSOMS announce headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 3rd 2020

October 16, 2019 XS Noize

Stockport five-piece, Blossoms are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Tuesday, March 03rd 2020. Having last week revealed details of their highly anticipated third album, Foolish Loving Spaces(release date […]

MOUNT FOREL return with new single ‘Witney’ - Listen Now
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MOUNT FOREL return with new single ‘Witney’ – Listen Now

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Mount Forel return with new single ‘Witney’. The song references the quiet and detached Oxfordshire town of the same name, where previous UK Prime Minister David Cameron comes from, and the troubles of the world […]

SAARLOOS - Announce DUKE OF YORK, Belfast Show on Thursday 17th October 2019
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WIN: Tickets to see SAARLOOS at DUKE OF YORK, Belfast on Thursday 17th October 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish band Saarloos are playing a headline Belfast show at Duke of York on Thursday, October 17th 2019. The critically acclaimed band has already racked up over 4 million plays on Spotify and have performed […]

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders announce third album, 'Get The Money' out November 8th
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Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders announce third album, ‘Get The Money’ out November 8th

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

On November 8, Taylor Hawkins will descend from the levitating drum throne on which he’s spent two years on tour supporting Foo Fighters’ international #1 album Concrete and Gold. The forthcoming third Taylor Hawkins and […]

GABRIELLE will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November
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GABRIELLE will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

One of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters, Gabrielle will bring the Rise Again Tour 2020 to The Olympia Theatre on 27 November. Gabrielle returned to the top of her game with her 2018 album ‘Under […]

REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019
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REBEKAH FITCH announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

New alternative- pop artist Rebekah Fitch is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on 27th November 2019. Combining enigmatic artistry, thought-provoking lyrics and genuine wonder, Rebekah Fitch is an […]

Belfast rock outfit NEW PAGANS announce headline Belfast show at Voodoo on 22nd December 2019
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Belfast’s hottest emerging band NEW PAGANS share ‘It’s Darker’ live – Watch Now

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Belfast’s hottest emerging band New Pagans have shared a live video of them performing their award-nominated single ‘It’s Darker’, recorded at The Palm House in their hometown. It showcases the band’s effortless flair and raw […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Villanelle & The Northern Wonder - Unravel
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TRACK PREMIERE: Villanelle & The Northern Wonder – Unravel

October 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Unravel’ by Villanelle & The Northern Wonder. Villanelle & the Northern Wonder is the new solo project of K. Greville. Having gained acclaim as a member of London […]

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release new single 'Dark Crow'
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release new single ‘Dark Crow’

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION has released their brand new single ‘, Dark Crow’. The song is taken from their forthcoming EP of the same name out October 23rd. MAN WITH A MISSION has […]

Brand new Livestream Rock'n'Roll TV show MMTV launches in Manchester 1
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Brand new Livestream Rock’n’Roll TV show MMTV launches in Manchester

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

MMTV is a brand new Livestream Rock’n’Roll TV show in association with High Violet PR & Plugging with the intention to help people excel and inspire from the arts and sports world, all filmed from […]

THOM YORKE announces Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes U.S. Tour 2018
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THOM YORKE announces UK and European dates in June and July 2020

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has today announced UK and European dates in June and July 2020 for Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes—the touring entity comprised of Thom, Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri. The tour includes shows across […]

THE PRETENDERS & SUEDE Will Co-Headline a Very Special Benefit Show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on November 20th
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THE PRETENDERS & SUEDE Will Co-Headline a Very Special Benefit Show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on November 20th

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

Suede and The Pretenders will both play their final UK shows of 2019 at a unique co-headline event at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on November 20th. Both groups have come together to raise funds […]

STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall - Monday 5th October 2020 1
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STATUS QUO Announce Belfast Show at Waterfront Hall – Monday 5th October 2020

October 14, 2019 XS Noize

The country’s best-loved rockers Status Quo are following on from their triumphant Hyde Park ‘Radio 2 Live’ show and coming back to reclaim their position on the live circuit – with the ‘Backbone’ UK Winter Tour in 2020. Quo […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt 2
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ALBUM REVIEW: Foals – Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt 2

October 13, 2019 Lori Gava

In the spring of this year, Alternative rockers Foals promised a second full LP to follow their new release “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1”. On October 18th they keep their promise. Part […]

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