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          The Proclaimers announce CHSQ Belfast show for Sunday 16th August 2026

          October 28, 2025

          Scottish music duo The Proclaimers announce a return to Belfast on Sunday, 16th August, to headline Custom House Square. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 34 years ago with their debut album This […]

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          The Twilight Sad announce Spring 2026 UK Tour and new single ‘Waiting For The Call’ featuring Robert Smith of The Cure

          October 28, 2025

          Currently readying a long-awaited new album for release next year, The Twilight Sad today share a propulsive new single titled “Waiting For The Phone Call” via Rock Action Records. An impassioned autobiographical epic detailing a phone call […]

          The Damned
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          The Damned announce special new covers album “Not Like Everybody Else” in tribute to Brian James

          October 27, 2025

          The Damned announce the release of “Not Like Everybody Else”, a deeply personal and celebratory covers album – dedicated to the memory of Brian James, the band’s legendary founding guitarist, who passed away on 6th […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Kool & The Gang – Greatest Hits

          October 27, 2025

          Few bands embody the joyous intersection of funk, soul, and pop quite like Kool & The Gang. With a career spanning six decades and 23 studio albums, their influence runs deep; from disco dancefloors and […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice
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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Lovely Eggs – Bin Juice

          October 16, 2025

          “It’s a shit business”, proclaimed Les McQueen of Crème Brulee fame about the music industry. It is certainly a brutal business, as many have discovered. A fair chunk of the issue is the volume of […]

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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: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Coheed and Cambria Illuminate Nottingham’s Rock City with Progressive Power

          October 27, 2025

          An exceptional night of musicianship and energy unfolded as Coheed and Cambria brought their spellbinding brand of progressive metal to Nottingham’s Rock City on October 22nd. From the very first notes, the band drenched the […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Graham Nash Brings Timeless Harmony and Heart to the London Palladium

          October 21, 2025

          Many artists proudly boast of having special guests on their tours, but few can introduce one with the grace and humility of Graham Nash. Best known for his pivotal roles in The Hollies and Crosby, […]

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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 […]

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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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          INTERVIEW: :Panic :Over Are Turning Northern Irish Indie Into a Global Sound

          October 16, 2025

          Neal McClelland meets the Northern Irish band whose anthemic sound is turning heads from Belfast to Tokyo. There’s something electric about catching a band right before liftoff — that mix of confidence, humour, and disbelief […]

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          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 […]

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        • Glen Matlock
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          Glen Matlock on Reclaiming His Story in ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’ | XS Noize Podcast #254

          October 26, 2025

          In this episode, #254 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by a true architect of punk — Glen Matlock, the original bassist and founding spark of The Sex Pistols. Glen co-wrote ten […]

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          White Lies: Inside the Sonic Freedom and Creative Telepathy of “Night Light” | XS Noize Podcast #253

          October 21, 2025

          In this episode, #253 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown from White Lies to discuss their electrifying seventh album Night Light. This bold, live-driven reinvention captures […]

          The Slow Readers Club
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          The Slow Readers Club’s Aaron Starkie: Celebrating “A Decade of Cavalcade” | XS Noize Podcast #252

          October 18, 2025

          In this episode, #252 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Aaron Starkie from The Slow Readers Club to celebrate A Decade of Cavalcade — marking ten years since the Manchester band’s […]

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First Look images of new Alan McGee biopic Creations Stories! 1
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First Look images of new Alan McGee biopic Creations Stories!

June 25, 2019 XS Noize

Burning Wheel Productions are excited to share the first official images from the new Alan McGee biopic CREATION STORIES, written by Irvine Welsh and exec produced by Danny Boyle. The images feature the film’s leading man Ewen Bremner (Trainspotting), who plays […]

Classic Album: Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division hits 40
Classic Albums

Classic Album: Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division hits 40

June 24, 2019 Lee Campbell

This month marks the 40th anniversary of Joy Division’s ground-breaking debut studio album Unknown Pleasures. My own personal exposure to Joy Division came much later than 1979, initially through New Order’s Substance 1987 compilation, just before I […]

FRIENDLY FIRES Announce details of new album 'Inflorescent' + share single 'Silhouettes'
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FRIENDLY FIRES Announce details of new album ‘Inflorescent’ + share single ‘Silhouettes’

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Having spent the last year reminding everyone exactly why they’re one of the UK’s best-loved bands via a series of jubilant, celebratory live shows and a duo of singles (” Love Like Waves” and ” […]

DMA’S to release the MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE album on 14 June 1
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DMA’S have released their MTV Unplugged version of IN THE AIR – Watch Now

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

DMA’S have released their MTV Unplugged version of IN THE AIR, available now on all DSPs, and have also shared the video taken from the live recording. The Sydney band have recently performed a number […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Reed Parry - Quiet River Of Dust Vol​.​2: That Side of the River
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ALBUM REVIEW: Richard Reed Parry – Quiet River Of Dust Vol​.​2: That Side of the River

June 24, 2019 Lori Gava

Canadian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Richard Reed Parry is probably best known as an original founder of Arcade Fire. Additional Parry also possesses an impressive body of singular work through his numerous and varied musical […]

THE WEDDING PRESENT share new single ‘Jump In, The Water's Fine’ - Listen Now
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THE WEDDING PRESENT share new single ‘Jump In, The Water’s Fine’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Indie luminaries The Wedding Present are set to release a brand new single this summer, their first new material since the spring of 2017. Released on 2nd August via Come Play With Me, the single […]

THE LIBERTINES announce UK Christmas and European shows
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THE LIBERTINES announce UK Christmas and European shows

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Libertines announce a nine-date Christmas jaunt across the UK in December, along with shows in France, Germany, Luxembourg, Brussels and The Netherlands in October and November. Tickets, for what is The Libertines first headline […]

THE TWO MAN TRAVELLING SHOW to release brand new EP, Friday, August 16th
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THE TWO MAN TRAVELLING SHOW to release brand new EP, Friday, August 16th

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show are back with their brand new EP. Recorded entirely in a barn in North Dorset. Recorded by Charlie Draper (Sinful Maggie) these four songs have captured the live energy […]

IDLES announce UK tour dates for December
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IDLES announce UK tour dates for December

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

IDLES today announce a short tour for December – including their biggest headlining date yet on Saturday, 7th December at London’s Alexandra Palace. Tue 3 Dec Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom Wed 4 Dec Manchester, Academy Thu 5 Dec Leeds, […]

KAWALA Announce Headline Belfast Show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 20th October 2019
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KAWALA Announce Headline Belfast Show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 20th October 2019

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Following their George Ezra Belsonic show support, UK based pop/indie band Kawala are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on Sunday 20th October 2019. Starting their musical journey while studying […]

The Importance Of Background Music
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The Importance Of Background Music

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Music is something which seems to be everywhere these days. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms such as Spotify, more people are now spending as much time as possible listening to their favourite tracks, […]

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Share video for ‘Nineteen Seventeen’ - Watch Now
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE QUEEN Share video for ‘Nineteen Seventeen’ – Watch Now

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Nineteen Seventeen – the third track taken from The Good, The Bad & The Queen’s acclaimed album Merrie Land – is out now.  A new video, featuring the band performing the song at Le Trianon […]

TRACK PREMIERE: BRIDGES - 'Return To The Drake's Nest' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: BRIDGES – ‘Return To The Drake’s Nest’ – Listen Now

June 24, 2019 XS Noize

Rising indie-rock quintet BRIDGES prepare to release their endearing new single Return To The Drake’s Nest on 25th June 2019 via Big Indie Records. Frontman Ethan Proctor’s warm, emotive vocals are at the forefront from […]

Irish singer songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces a headline show at McHughs Basement on Friday 27th September
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Irish singer songwriter AMY MONTGOMERY announces a headline show at McHughs Basement on Friday 27th September

June 21, 2019 XS Noize

Irish singer-songwriter Amy Montgomery is pleased to announce a headline show at McHughs Basement on Friday 27th September 2019. The first thing that grabs your attention about Amy Montgomery (apart from her Bohemian look) is […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 1
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SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August

June 21, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of his acclaimed track ‘Favourites’ featuring Little Simz, Kasabian mastermind Serge Pizzorno aka The S.L.P. has revealed he will release his debut solo record ‘The S.L.P.’ on 30th August on Columbia Records. […]

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS Release brand new track, 'Eve Of Dubstruction' - Listen Now
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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS Release brand new track, ‘Eve Of Dubstruction’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2019 XS Noize

The Chemical Brothers follow the release of their hugely acclaimed ninth album No Geography and the announcement of their biggest ever UK headline show, with a brand-new track Eve Of Dubstruction – a mix of […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Cold Water Swimmers –  Burn Your Idols
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Cold Water Swimmers – Burn Your Idols

June 21, 2019 Sandra Blemster

Hot off the heels of their previous single in March the delicious Summer Breeze, Cold Water Swimmers release their new single Burn Your Idols on June 21st 2019.  It was recorded with long-time collaborator Simon […]

Today THE RINGARDS release 'Paradise Milk' - Listen Now
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Today THE RINGARDS release ‘Paradise Milk’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2019 XS Noize

Today The Ringards release ‘Paradise Milk’. ‘Paradise Milk’ is an ode to Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his poem, Kubla Khan. It is a self-interpretation and allusion to the milk of paradise described in Coleridge’s work. […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Message To Bears - ‘All We Said’ - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Message To Bears – ‘All We Said’ – Listen Now

June 21, 2019 XS Noize

‘All We Said’ is the first Single taken from the forthcoming album ‘Constants’ by Message To Bears. ‘Constants’ is the 5th LP from Jerome Alexander under his Message To Bears moniker. After living in London […]

BLOSSOMS Reveal their new single 'Your Girlfriend' - Listen Now
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BLOSSOMS Reveal their new single ‘Your Girlfriend’ – Listen Now

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Blossoms have today revealed their new single Your Girlfriend and its accompanying B-side Torn Up. Produced by James Skelly, Rich Turvey and the band at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool, the single comes ahead of the band’s biggest […]

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