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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 […]

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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
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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
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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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        • 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 […]

          Divine Comedy
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          The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon on “Rainy Sunday Afternoon” | XS Noize Podcast #245

          September 16, 2025

          Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube In Episode #245 of the XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar is joined by Neil Hannon — the brilliant mind behind The Divine Comedy — for a revealing conversation about his new […]

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KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, 'Airbnb' - Listen Now
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KOJAQUE and LUKA PALM return with a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Kojaque and Luka Palm have today dropped a brand new single, ‘Airbnb’ – the first to be taken from the pair’s collaborative project, ‘Green Diesel’, which is coming soon. Kojaque has additionally been confirmed to […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Brooklyn-based artist STIMMERMAN unveils ‘Painted Smile’ – Listen Now

August 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Painted Smile’ from Brooklyn-based artist Stimmerman’s debut album, Goofballs, out later this year.  Quote from Eva Lawitts: “‘Painted Smile’ is the final track off of my forthcoming album, Goofballs, […]

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast 9
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// FOO FIGHTERS @ BELFAST VITAL 2019, Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast

August 20, 2019 Bernie McAllister

Foo Fighters played an amazing show at Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast last night, August 19th 2019.  Bernie McAllister was on hand to take these amazing images.                 […]

KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, 'No Home Record,' to be released October 11th 2
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KIM GORDON announces her first-ever solo album, ‘No Home Record,’ to be released October 11th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Today, multi-disciplinary artist Kim Gordon announced her first-ever solo album, No Home Record, to be released October 11th on Matador Records. The announcement of No Home Record follows the recent opening of Gordon’s solo exhibition […]

IDLEWILD share 'There's A Place For Everything' video & announce November tour!
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IDLEWILD share ‘There’s A Place For Everything’ video & announce November tour!

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following the critical acclaim of their eighth studio album Interview Music, out now via Empty Words, Idlewild have now released an unusual and playful video for their new single There’s a Place For Everything. Following […]

Britpop favourites SLEEPER announce new album + UK dates
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SLEEPER release new video for ‘More Than I Do’ – Watch Now

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

SLEEPER have released a video for ‘More Than I Do’. The track is taken from their new album ‘The Modern Age’, which is out now. The New album, ‘The Modern Age’, which was released on […]

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol's Nathan Connolly on new album Wildness + possible return to Ward Park, Bangor 2
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SNOW PATROL to be honoured with ‘Legend Award’ in Belfast on November 7th

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Oh Yeah Music Centre has announced Snow Patrol as recipients of the 2019 Oh Yeah Legend award. In recognition of the band’s extraordinary achievements over the last 25 years, the presentation will be made at […]

Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019
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Irish folk band BEOGA announce headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

Irish folk band Beoga are pleased to announce a headline show at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 19th December 2019. Following on from their stunning single ‘Matthew’s Daughter’ Irish quintet Beoga are back again with […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever
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SIMPLE MINDS announce release of LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, concert capturing their most successful US tour ever

August 20, 2019 XS Noize

On 4th October, BMG will release LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS, an album that captures Simple Minds live on their most recent tour. Following the huge acclaim of 2018’s Walk Between Worlds album (“The […]

NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for 'This Is The Place' - Watch Now
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NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS release the video for ‘This Is The Place’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the recent release of new single ‘This Is The Place’, today Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release the video for the track, directed by Dan Cadan and Jonathan Mowatt, who also directed the video […]

THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for 'Be Your Lover' - Watch Now
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THE MODERN STRANGERS release video for ‘Be Your Lover’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The Modern Strangers today release the self-directed visual to accompany their track ‘Be Your Lover’. Speaking about the video they say, “Because this song has always been a highlight in our set, we wanted to […]

RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single 'Spaceman' - Watch Now
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RED HOUSE have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’ – Watch Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Red House have revealed the video for their latest single ‘Spaceman’.The Belfast-based band won The Goat’s Toe Battle of the Bands and the Oh Yeah Centre Clash of the New Breeds in 2018 to set […]

THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP
Gigs

THE NATIONAL announce new live performance film & EP

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

The National announce the release of The National: I Am Easy To Find, Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre via Amazon Prime Video and The National: Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre EP via Amazon […]

MARK MORRISS releases 'The Beans' from new solo album 'Look Up' - Listen Now
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MARK MORRISS releases ‘The Beans’ from new solo album ‘Look Up’ – Listen Now

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

‘The Beans’, is the second single to be taken from Mark Morriss’ fourth solo album ‘Look Up’, and is set for a digital release via independent record label Reckless Yes on 23 August 2019. With […]

Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single 'Covered In Dreams'
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Swedish indie rock trio DEPORTEES unveil beautiful new video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’

August 19, 2019 XS Noize

Deportees have unveiled the breathtakingly beautiful video for current single ‘Covered In Dreams’. The track is taken from the award-winning Swedish band’s first full UK album release, All Future, which will be released on October […]

JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A
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JAMES ATKIN breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A

August 17, 2019 XS Noize

James Atkin breaks down the inspiration behind new music video single D.R.A.M.A, from his latest solo album Popcorn Storm. Here’s what James has to say about the creation of the track. “The inspiration for the […]

SERGE PIZZORNO reveals new track 'The Youngest Gary' - Listen Now
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SERGE PIZZORNO aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

With the release of his anticipated debut solo record, ‘The S.L.P.’, on 30th August Kasabian mastermind Serge Pizzorno aka, The S.L.P., releases new single ‘((trance))’ today. The fourth track to be taken from ‘The S.L.P.’ […]

TRACK PREMIERE: margø - ‘Lovelost’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: margø – ‘Lovelost’ – Listen Now

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Lovelost’ from margø. Canadian-born margø has always been captivated by music and its ability to provide a common ground for people of all backgrounds. From an early age, […]

JOHNNY MARR releases new music video 'The Bright Parade' ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows
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JOHNNY MARR releases new music video ‘The Bright Parade’ ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of two sold-out homecoming shows at Manchester Albert Hall this September 4th and 5th to close a big summer season, Johnny Marr has revealed the official music video for new single, ‘The Bright Parade’. […]

PREMIERE: The Riptide Movement are back with their new single 'Something Special' - Listen Now
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PREMIERE: The Riptide Movement are back with their new single ‘Something Special’ – Listen Now

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Dublin four-piece The Riptide Movement are back with the release of their eagerly anticipated new single “Something Special” Having released ‘I’ll Be There’ to rave reviews in May accompanied by an equally impressive 2D live-action, […]

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