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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
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

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          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

          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 […]

          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
          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
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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

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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
          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
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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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THE SCRIPT share their brand new single ‘The Last Time’ - Watch Video
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THE SCRIPT share their brand new single ‘The Last Time’ – Watch Video

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

After five albums, 10.8 million album sales, 6 billion streams and 1.8 million ticket sales, The Script are going back to the script. As one of the world’s most successful bands, the Irish alt-pop trio […]

INTERVIEW: Mark Morriss discusses his fourth solo album, ‘Look Up’ 1
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INTERVIEW: Mark Morriss discusses his fourth solo album, ‘Look Up’

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

Mark Morriss releases his fourth solo album ‘Look Up’ today via independent record label Reckless Yes. Perhaps best known as the frontman of indie band The Bluetones, Mark Morriss is now well into a solo […]

DEPECHE MODE announce the release of the new documentary and concert film, SPIRITS in the Forest 2
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DEPECHE MODE announce the release of the new documentary and concert film, SPIRITS in the Forest

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing, Sony Music Entertainment and BBH Entertainment, are excited to announce the upcoming release of the new feature-length documentary and concert film, SPIRITS in the Forest, coming to cinemas worldwide […]

ELBOW - Announce Extensive Tour Across the UK for March and April of 2020
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ELBOW – Announce Extensive Tour Across the UK for March and April of 2020

September 20, 2019 XS Noize

elbow, who release their eighth studio album, ‘Giants of All Sizes’, on October 11th have announced an extensive tour across the UK for March and April of 2020. The tour is elbow’s most comprehensive set of […]

Electronic duo BLUE HAWAII share video for their second single 'All The Things' - Watch Now 2
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Electronic duo BLUE HAWAII share video for their second single ‘All The Things’ – Watch Now

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, electronic duo Blue Hawaii (comprised of Raphaelle “Ra” Standell-Preston and Alex “Agor” Kerby) share their second single “All The Things” from their forthcoming album Open Reduction Internal Fixation out 11 October. On the new […]

ELEPHANT STONE Return with New Single "Land Of Dead" - Listen Now
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ELEPHANT STONE Return with New Single “Land Of Dead” – Listen Now

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

After taking time to explore new collaborations and sounds (MIEN, Acid House Ragas) and remixes for paisley underground legends (The Dream Syndicate) and French pop-auteurs Tahiti80, Montreal’s Elephant Stone are back today with new single, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Marchildon - 'One Night Stand' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Marchildon – ‘One Night Stand’ – Watch Now

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Owen Marchildon is a Toronto based songwriter and guitarist. He has been part of the Toronto music scene since 2002 when he played bass for the critically lauded, now defunct Math Rock Quartet, From Fiction. […]

NEW RULES have announced a headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on 16 February
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NEW RULES have announced a headline show at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast on 16 February

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out 2019 headline tour, a major tour for 2020 including a Show at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast on 16 February. Tickets go on sale Friday 20th September from all usual outlets. […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce the release of a new live album: ‘Live At O2 Apollo Manchester’
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce the release of a new live album: ‘Live At O2 Apollo Manchester’

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

THE SLOW READERS CLUB are pleased to announce the release of a new live album: ‘Live At O2 Apollo Manchester’. Out on the 25 October 2019 via the Modern Sky UK label, this two-disc double […]

RYAN MCMULLAN announces two intimate solo performances at Central Church, Belfast on December 6th & 7th 2019
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RYAN MCMULLAN announces two intimate solo performances at Central Church, Belfast on December 6th & 7th 2019

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following his largest headline show to date at Custom House Square in August, Ryan McMullan is pleased to announce two intimate solo performances at Central Church (May Street Building), Belfast on December 6th & 7th […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dantevilles - ‘Confession’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dantevilles – ‘Confession’ from new EP, ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ – Watch Now

September 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere the video for ‘Confession’ from Dantevilles new EP ‘Welcome to the Theatre’. 2019 has seen Dantevilles complete a successful U.K tour with DHP, Huw Stephens championing their latest […]

KITT PHILIPPA Releases New Single ‘Fahrenheit’ - Listen Now
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KITT PHILIPPA Releases New Single ‘Fahrenheit’ – Listen Now

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

With all three of the first singles from Kitt Philippa’s upcoming debut album, Human being nominated for Best Song by the Northern Irish Music Prize – the expectation is high for the next and final […]

VAN MORRISON announces new album - 'THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH' will be released on 25th October 2019 1
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VAN MORRISON announces new album – ‘THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH’ will be released on 25th October 2019

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

 has announced details of a new album – Three Chords And The Truth. It will be released on Exile/Caroline International available on CD/vinyl and digital download on October 25th 2019. Three Chords And The Truth […]

STEREOPHONICS announce major UK arena tour for spring 2020
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STEREOPHONICS announce major UK arena tour for spring 2020

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics have today unveiled new single, ‘Bust This Town’, the latest offering from forthcoming album ‘Kind’, released on October 25th via Parlophone Records and available to pre-order now. The group also announced today details of a new spring 2020 […]

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad' 1
New Music

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad’

September 18, 2019 XS Noize

THE TWANG has announced the release of their brand new album, ‘If Confronted Just Go Mad’, out 8th November. The band have also confirmed two headline shows for October as well as a performance at […]

THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA Announce New Single ‘Wait For Now’ 1
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THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA Announce New Single ‘Wait For Now’

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

The Cinematic Orchestra have always defied category and convention. Neither an orchestra nor a band, not a pure jazz act but full of its influence, not electronic but originally rooted in a London based electronic […]

JONNY GREENWOOD Announces the Formation of OCTATONIC RECORDS 1
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JONNY GREENWOOD Announces the Formation of OCTATONIC RECORDS

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jonny Greenwood has formed a new imprint via Council Records, Octatonic Records. The imprint aims to document and champion some of the best musicians Greenwood has encountered in the classical world, […]

DAVID KEENAN announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020
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DAVID KEENAN announces headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer/songwriter David Keenan is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday, January 11th 2020. David has signed for independent Irish label Rubyworks, who will work with him […]

EVANESCENCE & WITHIN TEMPTATION have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour 3
Gigs

EVANESCENCE & WITHIN TEMPTATION have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

In what promises to be one of the biggest tours of next year EVANESCENCE and WITHIN TEMPTATION confirmed they have joined forces for WORLDS COLLIDE, a massive co-headline European tour kicking off in Brussels, Belgium on 4th April 2020.   […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now 1
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ALBUM REVIEW: Conor Furlong – Rapid Eye Movement

September 17, 2019 Fionn Crossan

Dublin singer-songwriter Conor Furlong has been making waves with the announcement of his debut album ‘Rapid Eye Movement’, to be released on the 20th September. The album is represented well by lead single R.E.M Saved […]

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