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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
          Album Reviews

          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
          Album Reviews

          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
          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
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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 […]

        • 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, […]

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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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        • 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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LIMP BIZKIT
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LIMP BIZKIT bring their Loserville tour to 3Arena, Dublin on 11 March 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

LIMPBIZKIT are returning to the UK and Ireland with their live show in 2025 with the “LOSERVILLE 2025 with LIMPBIZKIT & Special Guests” tour. Kicking off on Saturday, 8 March, at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, the […]

Alanis Morissette
Gigs

Alanis Morissette announces Belsonic, Belfast show on 30th June 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette is thrilled to announce her 2025 World Tour. This run of shows across the UK, Europe, and South America, follows this summer’s North American incredibly successful 35-date Triple […]

Lionel Richie
Gigs

Lionel Richie announces headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast on 31 May 2025

October 21, 2024 XS Noize

International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a European headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’. Known for his smooth vocals and timeless classics, the award-winning musician will embark on a series of electrifying performances. […]

Coldplay
Gigs

Coldplay Expands Music of The Sphere’s Tour in Asia ahead of United Kingdom return in 2025

October 19, 2024 XS Noize

With Rave reviews, picking up accolades, unprecedented ticket sales, and perfect harmony, Coldplay’s 2024 “Music of the Spheres” tour across European stadiums has been a huge success. The Times referred to it as “The Greatest […]

Bottlemoth
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Bottlemoth – Even Us Ghosts 

October 18, 2024 Stuart Evans

Bristol-based Bottlemoth shimmer and shine on their glorious debut album, Even Us Ghosts. Having changed their name from Bridges to Bottlemoth after a band member left, their socials were hacked and tagged in photos of Bridges […]

Rise Against
Gigs

Punk Rock outfit Rise Against announce headline show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Punk Rock outfit Rise Against announce a show at The Telegraph Building, Belfast with American supergroup LS Dunes on 29 January 2025. Tickets are on sale Wednesday 23 October at 9 […]

Wendy James
News

Wendy James shares video for new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Wendy James has now shared new single ‘Do You Dig It? Do You Love It? Is It Groovy?’, taken from her forthcoming album ‘The Shape of History’. Written, produced and mixed by James and recorded […]

Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases new disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

Welcome to the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem ‘Freedom of the Night’, the brand-new single from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, out today on Sophie’s new musical home of Decca Records. An energetic, fun, and glitteringly catchy track, […]

The_Twang
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The Twang announce special 15th anniversary edition of their classic album ‘Jewellery Quarter’

October 18, 2024 XS Noize

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the ‘Jewellery Quarter,’ The Twang will release a very special edition of the album this December. Re-recorded and remastered, and on vinyl for the first time ever, ‘Jewellery […]

Oasis
Gigs

Oasis add more dates for highly anticipated 2025 tour

October 17, 2024 XS Noize

Due to “phenomenal demand,” the newly reunited brothers have added two more dates to their show in the UK, five extra dates to their US outing, and one North American date.  The reunion tour will […]

C Duncan
News

C Duncan announces new album ‘It’s Only a Love Song’ & Shares video for title track

October 17, 2024 XS Noize

Acclaimed Scottish musician C Duncan today announces his new album It’s Only a Love Song out 24th January via Bella Union and available to preorder here. To accompany the announcement Duncan has shared a gorgeous […]

Keeley
Album Stream

KEELEY return with their much anticipated new album ‘Beautiful Mysterious’

October 17, 2024 XS Noize

KEELEY will release their much-anticipated new album, ‘Beautiful Mysterious,’ on 18 October this Friday. XS Noize is pleased to exclusively premiere the album today. Perhaps it’s the special preserve of the Irish to tell stories […]

Output Belfast
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Global music industry figures lined up for Output Belfast

October 16, 2024 XS Noize

Top names from the global music industry will speak at Output Belfast on Tuesday, November 12, the largest music conference on the island of Ireland. The conference will include panel discussions, music sessions, workshops and […]

Unveiling Ecce Homo: Gavin Friday on Music, Art, and Self-Expression
Podcasts

Gavin Friday Unveils the Creative Journey Behind His New Album ‘Ecce Homo’

October 16, 2024 XS Noize

In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by […]

Crash Harmony
Album Stream

At long last, NYC collective CRASH HARMONY funnels youth into debut album ‘No One Asked for This’

October 16, 2024 XS Noize

Today is a good day for fans of The Replacements, Hoodoo Gurus, REM, and Camper Van Beethoven as the time has finally come – more than three decades on – for indie rock/power pop band […]

Oasis
Gigs

Everything You Need To Know About Seeing Oasis in Manchester

October 15, 2024 XS Noize

It is no longer a rumor that the iconic British rock band, Oasis will reunite in 2025, 16 years after their split. Noel and Liam Gallagher announced their reunion with an Instagram post on 25 […]

Punk Rock Factory
News

Punk Rock Factory share their riotous take on the B*Witched smash ‘C’est La Vie’

October 15, 2024 XS Noize

Welsh pop-punk heroes Punk Rock Factory have become a surprise sensation; their supersonic hi-octane takes on throwback favourites like ‘Let It Go’, the ‘Power Rangers’ theme and ‘Mamma Mia’ making them a smash hit at […]

Skunk Anansie
Gigs

Skunk Anansie announce 2025 UK headline tour

October 14, 2024 XS Noize

British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar back into action next year with a huge UK headline tour in Spring 2025. Promising an entirely brand new production, the tour will usher in an exciting new era […]

Crowded House
Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Crowded House at O2 Arena, London

October 12, 2024 Michael Barron

Crowded House has been remarkably prolific in recent years, with a quarter of their albums released in the 2020s—a striking feat for a band that first formed in 1985. This makes sense, given the band’s […]

the cure
Gigs

The Cure to live stream their only full live show of the year at Troxy in London for free

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

THE CURE will play their only full live show of the year at Troxy in London on 1st November, the night the band releases their long-awaited new album, ‘SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’. The show […]

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