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          The Cure Announce Biggest-Ever Belfast Show at Belsonic 2026

          September 30, 2025

          Rock legends The Cure are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Belsonic, Belfast on Sunday, June 28th, with support from The Twilight Sad and Just Mustard. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, […]

          The Charlatans
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          The Charlatans Share “Deeper and Deeper” Ahead of 14th Studio Album “We Are Love”

          September 30, 2025

          Following the announcement of their 14th studio album, We Are Love, out October 31 via BMG, The Charlatans return today with their second single, “Deeper and Deeper.” A swirling, Hammond organ-driven belter with fat bass […]

          shack
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          Legendary Liverpool Band SHACK Announce December UK Shows After Spring Sell-Outs

          September 29, 2025

          The rush of excitement and love for the unexpected 2025 return of Liverpool’s venerated songsmiths, Shack, extends to the end of the year with six new intimate dates lined up for December. Opening at the Bristol […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Robert Plant with Suzi Dian – Saving Grace

          September 26, 2025

          Robert Plant’s latest project, Saving Grace, takes its name from the band he assembled in 2019 to play Americana covers in small venues across Britain. Though it has been eight years since his last solo […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …and the Mermaid
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Dave Hause – …And The Mermaid

          September 26, 2025

          Dave Hause, a veteran of the Philadelphia punk scene, first made his mark fronting The Loved Ones before launching his solo career in 2011. Over the years, his work has spanned everything from hardcore to […]

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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
          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
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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

          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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        • 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

          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, […]

          Gary Numan
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          Gary Numan on “Telekon” at 45, Wembley Ghosts & His Glastonbury Debut | XS Noize Podcast #246

          September 24, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #246 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Gary Numan — one of electronic music’s true pioneers — for a powerful conversation marking the 45th […]

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Morriss releases 'Holiday of a Lifetime' ahead of fourth solo album 'Look Up'
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Mark Morriss releases ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’ ahead of fourth solo album ‘Look Up’

September 17, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’ the new video from Mark Morriss. ‘Holiday of a Lifetime’, is the third single to be taken from Mark Morriss’ fourth solo album ‘Look […]

SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED Announce UK 2020 Autumn Tour

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement that their funky new album, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’, will be released on November 8th on BMG, Simply Red today reveal the details of a highly anticipated 13-date UK and Ireland 2020 arena tour. Hailed […]

DAVID KEENAN announces debut album 'A Beginners Guide To Bravery' out Friday 10th January 2020
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DAVID KEENAN announces debut album ‘A Beginners Guide To Bravery’ out Friday 10th January 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

David Keenan’s first album – “A Beginners Guide To Bravery” – will be released on Rubyworks on Friday 10th January 2020. The first taste of the record comes on Friday 13th September, with the release […]

STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour
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STATUS QUO Announce ‘Backbone’ UK 2020 Tour

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

AEG Presents are delighted to announce that Britain’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 […]

WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020
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WESTLIFE announce Stadium show at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Friday 28th August 2020

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ireland and the UK’s top-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife, today announce that they will perform their first-ever Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium show on Friday 28 August 2020, subject to licence.  It follows […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong - 'R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight' - Watch Now 2
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Conor Furlong – ‘R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight’ – Watch Now

September 16, 2019 XS Noize

“R.E.M. Saved My Life Tonight” is the lead single from Conor Furlong’s upcoming album “Rapid Eye Movement”. The single is released today, Monday 16 September, with the album to follow on Friday 20 September.  The […]

LIVE REVIEW: Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Proms in the Park, Hyde Park, London

September 15, 2019 Michael Barron

Known as “Last Night of the Proms”, XS Noize was invited to the sold-out event at Hyde Park, London which in line with tradition took place on the second Saturday in September. Traditionally seen as […]

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019 7
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Peter Hook & The Light @ The Limelight, Belfast Saturday 14th September 2019

September 15, 2019 Lee Campbell

Peter Hook & The Light brought their “Technique & Republic Tour to Belfast on Saturday 14th September 2019. Having toured the albums from Hooky’s previous bands Joy Division and New Order for almost eight years […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher - Why Me? Why Not
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ALBUM REVIEW: Liam Gallagher – Why Me? Why Not

September 13, 2019 Ben P Scott

We all know the story so far. Well, you should do, unless you’ve been living under a rock since the mid-90s. A decade ago, the biggest band of our generation breaks up after a blazing […]

SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ - Listen Now
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SIMPLY RED release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of their highly anticipated show for Radio 2 in Hyde Park this weekend, Simply Red today release their stellar new track ‘BadBootz’, taken from their 12th studio album, ‘Blue-Eyed Soul’, which will be released […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies - Beneath the Eyrie
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Pixies – Beneath the Eyrie

September 13, 2019 Lori Gava

The Pixies, like every seminal band that broke up and then reformed, has a Herculean challenge they constantly face. How can they contradict the idea that to preserve all that is great about the band’s […]

TEMPLES Share New Track "Context"  From New LP Hot Motion - Listen Now
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TEMPLES Share New Track “Context” From New LP Hot Motion – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Temples have today shared Context, one of the stand-out tracks from their forthcoming third album, Hot Motion – to be released worldwide on ATO Records on Friday 27th September 2019. Talking about the track, James […]

MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single 'Blame It On The Summertime'...
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MILES KANE releases sun-soaked video for new single ‘Blame It On The Summertime’…

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Following the announcement last week that he’ll play a string of intimate UK shows this October which subsequently sold out almost immediately, Miles Kane today releases a feel-good video for his latest single, ‘Blame It […]

Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ - Watch Video
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Irish Artist LILLA VARGEN Announces Her New Single ‘Why Wait’ – Watch Video

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Making a spellbinding entrance into 2019, Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lilla Vargen shines on stunning new single ‘Why Wait’. Showcasing the stellar vocals and deeply personal songwriting that has seen Lilla Vargen rack up millions of […]

NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track - 'A Dream Is All I Need To Get By'
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release brand new track – ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘A Dream Is All I Need To Get By.’ The track follows the release of new single ‘This Is The Place’ which is taken from […]

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track - 'Ball and Chain' 3
Gigs

THE WHO announce new album, UK & Ireland Tour & share new track – ‘Ball and Chain’

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history, they’re one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including 9 US & 10 UK top ten […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo's Fan - 'We Are The Lucky Ones' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Galileo’s Fan – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ – Watch Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere Scottish duo Galileo’s Fan’s new video – ‘We Are The Lucky Ones’ as they prepare to release their spellbinding new album, ‘I Won’t Be Found,’ on 16th September […]

PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: RECLAIM VIENNA unleash anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ – Listen Now

September 13, 2019 XS Noize

Indie-pop band Reclaim Vienna announce their arrival today with the release of their anthemic debut single ‘Kick The Butterfly’ via 42s Records. The latest in the rapidly growing wave of exciting new bands in the […]

Irish four-piece INHALER announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019
New Music

INHALER share video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

Inhaler has released the video for brand new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae.’ The track is the Dublin quartet’s first release via Polydor and is out now. A shimmering indie-rock anthem, a sense of melancholia lurks […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun - "Secret We Both Know" - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: The Naked Sun – “Secret We Both Know” – Watch Now

September 12, 2019 XS Noize

The Naked Sun is a 6-piece roots-rock band from Philadelphia, PA. After releasing their debut album War With Shadows with the band’s most moody sonic palette to date.  Throughout, they explore love’s darker side – […]

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