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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

          October 3, 2025

          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
          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 […]

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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
          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
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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

          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 […]

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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
          Podcast

          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, […]

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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, […]

TRACK PREMIERE: LZ7 - 'Forever Young' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: LZ7 – ‘Forever Young’ – Listen Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Forever Young’ from the chart-topping UK based electronic group LZ7. After a three year hiatus from their highly successful project, Aftershow that debuted at No.3 on the UK […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Shallow Waves - 'Dust' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Shallow Waves – ‘Dust’ – Listen Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Dust’ from Shallow Waves. It was in late 2017, Toronto’s Shallow Waves started to move away from its alternative/60s garage rock origins to refocus towards their current sonic […]

SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ - Watch Video
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SHE MADE ME DO IT unveil their new single ‘Fun and Games’ – Watch Video

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Stylish and powerfully intense London outfit She Made Me Do It present their new single ‘Fun and Games’. A slamming, instant Electro Rock classic with heavy pop sensibilities. The sultry vocals of Shaheena Dax (Rachel […]

Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019
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Irish four-piece WILD YOUTH return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Wild Youth, announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Voodoo on Saturday 7th December 2019. Following a busy year for the band, which included two shows in Croke Park supporting […]

SIMPLY RED are back with a new album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ out November 8th
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SIMPLY RED are back with a new album, ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ out November 8th

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Simply Red are back with ‘Blue Eyed Soul’, a ten-track masterclass in funky, brassy soul music and emotionally charged ballads. It’s their first new studio album in four years and the 12th in their stellar […]

STEREOPHONICS return with brand new track ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ - Watch Video
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STEREOPHONICS return with brand new track ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ – Watch Video

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Stereophonics today return with ‘Fly Like An Eagle’. The song is the first to be unveiled from forthcoming album ‘Kind’, released on October 25th via Parlophone Records. Recorded in just eleven days at The Distillery, […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: MATTY CARLOCK teams up with Casanova for his latest video “Quick Love” - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: MATTY CARLOCK teams up with Casanova for his latest video “Quick Love” – Watch Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Less than a year after his February release of debut solo LP The Jailbirds, Matty Carlock delivers another hip hop trailblazer. Out today with XS Noize, “Quick Love,” featuring New York rap staple, Casanova, is […]

INTERVIEW: The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly - "Playing live is like a drug to me" 4
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INTERVIEW: The Coronas’ Danny O’Reilly – “Playing live is like a drug to me”

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

The Coronas return to Belfast with their Biggest NI headline show yet at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Friday 23rd August 2019. They will be joined on the night by very special guest, Tom Odell […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: VIX20 - 'Hashtag Change' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: VIX20 – ‘Hashtag Change’ – Watch Now

August 15, 2019 XS Noize

Vix20 are Gary Mills and CJ, two music industry veterans who grew so disillusioned with the state of every element of the music industry that they threw their guitars out of the window and sulked […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner - No Man’s Land
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ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Turner – No Man’s Land

August 15, 2019 Clair McAllister

Frank Turner has steadfastly stood by his belief that concept albums aren’t his musical poison of choice, however, given that he is an unwavering ally of all things feminist, it seems fitting that he smashed […]

IGGY POP has unveiled the first video from his upcoming album 'Free' - Watch Now
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IGGY POP has unveiled the first video from his upcoming album ‘Free’ – Watch Now

August 14, 2019 XS Noize

Iggy Pop has unveiled the first video from his upcoming album Free, out September 6 on Loma Vista Recordings. Directed by Simon Taylor, the clip for “James Bond” was shot on location at Sweat Records […]

ALBUM REVIEW: The Futureheads - Powers
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Futureheads – Powers

August 14, 2019 Lee Campbell

Post-punk, sons of Sunderland, The Futureheads have released their first studio album in nine years. Entitled Powers, it is a welcome return of the quick-paced tunes from the Wearside, ‘Mackem’ Boys. “This wasn’t a reunion for […]

JOHNNY MARR To Win Pioneer Award At AIM Independent Music Awards 2019 2
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JOHNNY MARR To Win Pioneer Award At AIM Independent Music Awards 2019

August 14, 2019 XS Noize

With under a month to go until the show kicks off, the AIM Independent Music Awards has announced that indie icon Johnny Marr will take home the coveted Pioneer Award, presented in association with Bucks […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Indie-rock sensation Ro Bergman releases new single "Clouds" - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie-rock sensation Ro Bergman releases new single “Clouds” – Listen Now

August 14, 2019 XS Noize

Today XS Noize is pleased to premiere ‘Clouds’ from Indie-rock musician, Ro Bergman. ‘Clouds’ is an upbeat belter of a tune. A perfect atmospheric song to soundtrack summer nights. ‘Clouds’ is the second single off the […]

INTERVIEW: Timmy Trumpet - "No one parties like the Irish! The crowds in Belfast are always crazy" 1
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INTERVIEW: Timmy Trumpet – “No one parties like the Irish! The crowds in Belfast are always crazy”

August 14, 2019 XS Noize

Following his sold-out Belsonic show in 2018, Timmy Trumpet returns to Belfast along with special guest Jonas Blue, Fedde Le Grand, MaRlo & Jay Pryor at Boucher Road Playing Fields Belfast on Saturday, August 24th. […]

Masked heavy metal band SLIPKNOT on course to knock ED SHEERAN off the No 1 spot 1
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Masked heavy metal band SLIPKNOT on course to knock ED SHEERAN off the No 1 spot

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Masked American heavy metal band Slipknot are set to peak at the number one spot on the UK Official Charts this Friday with ‘WE ARE NOT YOUR KIND’ the band’s first studio LP in almost five […]

ENTER SHIKARI have released storming new track ‘Stop The Clocks’ - Listen Now
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ENTER SHIKARI have released storming new track ‘Stop The Clocks’ – Listen Now

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Enter Shikari have released storming new track ‘Stop The Clocks’, BBC Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record’ on the Annie Mac show last night, ahead of playing four special sets at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival […]

MYSTERY JETS release new video for 'Screwdriver' - Watch Now
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MYSTERY JETS release new video for ‘Screwdriver’ – Watch Now

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Mystery Jets have released a new video for their track Screwdriver. The track is the first single to be taken from their upcoming sixth studio album ‘A Billion Heartbeats’ which will be released on 27th […]

INTERVIEW: Ryan McMullan on playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Ryan McMullan on playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square

August 13, 2019 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT Ulster Hall show on December 21st,  Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is playing his biggest ever Belfast show at Custom House Square on Saturday 17th August 2019.  The past year has seen a […]

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