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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
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          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
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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 […]

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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
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          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
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          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
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          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 […]

          Fabrizio Cammarata
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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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        • Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255
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          Moya Brennan on the Echo of ‘Macalla’ — 40 Years of Clannad’s Timeless Legacy | XS Noize Podcast #255

          October 28, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Moya Brennan — the unmistakable voice of Clannad, often hailed as the First Lady of Celtic Music. This year marks the 40th […]

          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 […]

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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 […]

PIXIES Announce new studio album, 'Beneath the Eyrie' ahead of UK Tour
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PIXIES release trailer for ‘Its A Pixies Podcast’

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Earlier this month, Pixies announced ‘Beneath The Eyrie’, the band’s brand new studio album due out September 13th (Infectious/BMG). Pixies have now released an audio/video trailer for ‘It’s a Pixies Podcast’, the 12-episode podcast recorded […]

THE LAFONTAINES Announce a Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Friday 27th September 2019
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THE LAFONTAINES Announce a Headline Belfast Show at Voodoo on Friday 27th September 2019

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Scottish three-piece The LaFontaines are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Friday 27th September 2019. The LaFontaines released their new album, Junior on June 14th and radio single Alpha. Boasting groove-laden […]

SONJA SLEATOR releases new single RUNAWAY - Watch Video
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SONJA SLEATOR releases new single RUNAWAY – Watch Video

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Sonja Sleator releases her new single Runaway today, June 20th 2019. Runaway is the first new music from the Belfast-based artist since the release of her third EP, Violent Strawberry, in April this year. On Runaway Sleator says, “This song is a […]

THOM YORKE will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June 2
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THOM YORKE will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke will release his new album ANIMA on Thursday 27th June, 00:01. The physical release will follow on Friday 19th July. A ‘one-reeler’ also entitled ANIMA will be available to watch exclusively via Netflix […]

EDITORS unveil new song 'Frankenstein' - Listen Now
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EDITORS unveil supernatural video for ‘Frankenstein’ – Watch Now

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Editors have today unveiled a slickly choreographed, supernatural video for their new single ‘Frankenstein’, out now via Play It Again Sam. The kinetically crackling track, described by frontman Tom Smith as “a song of joy […]

Unreleased FREDDIE MERCURY Performance ‘Time Waits For No One’ Released Today - Watch Video
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Unreleased FREDDIE MERCURY Performance ‘Time Waits For No One’ Released Today – Watch Video

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

For the first time ever, after four decades buried deep in the vaults, a previously unreleased version of ‘Time’, recorded in 1986 by Freddie Mercury for the concept album of the hit musical of the […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Ironfist - Blind (Zapéd Remix) - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Ironfist – Blind (Zapéd Remix) – Listen Now

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Rabotat Records is helmed by Alexandra Morancy and Nick Heil – Madame De Fer and Ironfist respectfully. The label’s first LP release was My Secret Playground’s album ‘Sounds Of A Decade’.  For Ironfist’s  – ‘Bronze Age Remixes’ project we have a remix from Ironfist, Florian Herzberg, Madame […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Drew Davies - 'Living The Dream' - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Drew Davies – ‘Living The Dream’ – Watch Now

June 20, 2019 XS Noize

Following press and radio acclaim for his recent Man On The Run debut single, singer-songwriter Drew Davies is back with another new track and video. Living The Dream showcases his rock n’ roll songwriting chops […]

FONTAINES D.C. share new video for ‘Sha Sha Sha’ - Watch Now
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FONTAINES D.C. share new video for ‘Sha Sha Sha’ – Watch Now

June 19, 2019 XS Noize

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Dogrel’ (#9 in the UK album chart) as well as a sold out US tour with labelmates IDLES, an electrifying performance on The Tonight Show with […]

NO ROME releases ‘5 Ways To Bleach Your Hair’ video - Watch Now
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NO ROME releases ‘5 Ways To Bleach Your Hair’ video – Watch Now

June 19, 2019 XS Noize

No Rome has today released the striking video for ‘5 Ways To Bleach Your Hair’, a screamo-pop highlight of acclaimed second EP, ‘Crying in the Prettiest Places’. With the visual featuring a cameo from Matt […]

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB reveal new track 'Once' - Listen Now
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TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB reveal new track ‘Once’ – Listen Now

June 19, 2019 XS Noize

Two Door Cinema Club today unveil new song ‘Once’. A stomping synthpop anthem ‘Once’ explores the way we define ourselves by likes and our online ‘fame’, living vicariously through devices. Reviewing ‘False Alarm’ Sunday Times […]

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Composing for Digital Products

June 19, 2019 XS Noize

The video game industry is home to a vast number of careers. From game developers to coders and marketing departments, the hallways of gaming companies like mFortune Online Casino are filled with talented and dedicated […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019
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THE SHERLOCKS announce new album & release new single ‘NYC (Sing It Loud)

June 18, 2019 XS Noize

With their 2017 debut album ‘Live For The Moment’, Sheffield quartet The Sherlocks established themselves as key contenders in a new wave of British bands keeping alt-rock and indie vital for a new generation of […]

GERRY CINNAMON Announces Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 1 November 1
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GERRY CINNAMON Announces Headline show at The SSE Arena, Belfast: Friday 1 November

June 18, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of a string of huge festival performances, today Gerry Cinnamon surprises fans with a run of UK and Ireland Arena dates, answering calls from fans who missed out on his sold-out shows to date. […]

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

June 18, 2019 XS Noize

Irish four-piece Inhaler are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 28th September 2019. They delivered their first studio single, “It Won’t Always Be Like This” on March 19th 2019. Hailing […]

IN FOCUS// TAKING BACK SUNDAY @ Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// TAKING BACK SUNDAY @ Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019

June 17, 2019 Lee Campbell

Taking Back Sunday played an amazing show in Belfast at Limelight 1 on Saturday 15th June 2019. Lee Campbell was on hand to take these fantastic live images.            

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON' -  Listen Now
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REVIEW: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Black Star Dancing EP

June 17, 2019 Ben P Scott

Resurgent former Oasis chief Noel Gallagher surprised quite a few listeners and critics with his excellent 2017 album ‘Who Built The Moon’. Leaving behind the well-trodden path of stadium anthems and indie rock singalongs was […]

SYML releases 'Girl' music video - Watch Now
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SYML releases ‘Girl’ music video – Watch Now

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Having released his self titled debut album in May this year, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, Seattle based artist and producer SYML aka Brian Fennell has released a video for his single ‘Girl’. Directed by […]

THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019
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THE SHERLOCKS Announce Headline Belfast Show at OH YEAH CENTRE, October 5th 2019

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

British alternative rock band The Sherlocks are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Oh Yeah Centre on October 05th 2019. The quartet’s debut release ‘Live For The Moment’ proved to be a big […]

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