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        • Remember Monday
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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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • 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
          Album Reviews

          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 […]

        • Live Reviews

          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 […]

        • Round Up

          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
          Gigs

          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
          Interviews

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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
          Podcasts

          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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Billie Eilish
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Billie Eilish – Back story, rise to stardom, hits and recent tour.

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, popularly known as Billie Eilish, is an American singer and songwriter with ethereal vocals and a knack for colourful mismatched socks. She was born on December 18, 2001, in Los […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Permafrost – The Light Coming Through
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Permafrost – The Light Coming Through

October 11, 2024 Amanda Stock

If you are a fan of Interpol’s sinister menace, The Cure’s jagged guitar lines, or New Order’s electronic bass lines, you may want to check out Permafrost. This enigmatic Nordic/British quartet’s music is a mix […]

Simple Minds
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Simple Minds announce 40th anniversary special edition of classic album ‘Sparkle In The Rain’

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

Originally released in February 1984, Sparkle In The Rain was Simple Minds’ sixth studio album and, following 1982’s crossover album New Gold Dream, the one to cement their commercial success. It gave them their first […]

The Slow Readers Club
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The Slow Readers Club reveal new album ‘Out Of A Dream’ & share new single ‘Technofear’

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

Troubling modern ills within society and within human nature itself pulse through the first new music of 2024 from The Slow Readers Club as they announce the release of their upcoming album with a new […]

ANTON NEWCOMBE and DOT ALLISON
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Anton Newcombe and Dot Allison announce their collaboration ‘All Seeing Dolls’

October 11, 2024 XS Noize

ANTON NEWCOMBE and DOT ALLISON announce that they will be releasing an album together under the moniker All Seeing Dolls. ‘’Parallel’ will be out in February 2025. Today they share the single ‘That’s Amazing Grace’. […]

Exploring the Pull of Vegas in Modern Day Music
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Exploring the Pull of Vegas in Modern Day Music

October 10, 2024 XS Noize

Las Vegas has always held a unique charm in the world of music. It could be the glitz. It could be the glamour. Sometimes it could be the opposite! That’s not to mention the high-stakes […]

IN FOCUS// Orbital @ Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
News

Orbital to release new compilation album ‘A Beginner’s Guide’ on 8th November

October 10, 2024 XS Noize

For both the new and the initiated, ‘A Beginner’s Guide’ provides the key moments in the seminal career of the UK electronic music duo Orbital, which consists of brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll. A one-stop-shop […]

The Waterboys
Gigs

The Waterboys announce three special shows for Summer 2025 in Belfast, Dublin & Cork

October 10, 2024 XS Noize

THE WATERBOYS have announced three special shows for Summer 2025, when they will play 3Arena Dublin (7th June), Live at Botanic Gardens Belfast (8th June) and Live at the Marquee Cork (10th July). The Waterboys […]

Songs of a Lost World
News

The Cure share ‘A Fragile Thing’ the second track to be taken from ‘Songs of a Lost World’

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

‘A FRAGILE THING’ is the second track to be taken from THE CURE’s long-awaited new album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, released on 1st November. The album, their 14th studio release, is their first in […]

Aslan
Gigs

Aslan to play headline show at Limelight, Belfast this Saturday 12 October

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

After 40 years of playing with their frontman, Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Alan Downey, and Billy McGuiness, they know it’s not the same and never will be, but they have decided to continue playing their […]

Chalk
Gigs

Chalk announce headline show at Ulster Sports Club on Thursday 10th April 2025

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

Chalk is the three-piece project of award-winning musicians and filmmakers Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock. An informed mix of Dublin’s Guitar Band scene and the sweaty hardcore dance floors of their native Belfast, […]

Ricky Warwick
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Ricky Warwick announces the release of his new solo album ‘Blood Ties’

October 9, 2024 XS Noize

Ricky Warwick has announced the release of his new solo album Blood Ties, which will be out on 14th March via Earache Records. To coincide with the announcement, Ricky Warwick will release his new single, […]

Willy Cobb
News

Southern alt rocker Willy Cobb unleashes new single ‘Boy Toy’

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

Today, Southern alt-rocker Willy Cobb drops a new single entitled “Boy Toy,” out now via War Buddha / Warner Records.  A slow-burning beat sets the tempo for the track as Willy’s vocals sway in and […]

Touché Amoré
Gigs

Touché Amoré announce Limelight, Belfast show on Wednesday 26th February 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

For more than a decade, L.A. phenoms Touché Amoré have been a driving force as vanguards of the contemporary hardcore scene. Over the years, and across their discography, the band has probed and navigated anxiety, […]

The Sherlocks
Gigs

The Sherlocks announce UK & European headline tour for 2025

October 8, 2024 XS Noize

The Sherlocks are on a roll, the Sheffield indie favourites having smashed a massive homecoming show at Don Valley Bowl, bounded across Europe as guests to Keane confirmed to support Shed Seven on a 23-date […]

ED SHEERAN announces stadium tour dates for 2022 1
Gigs

Everything You Need To Know About Ed Sheeran in Madrid

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

Ed Sheeran is currently on his fourth concert tour, supporting his fifth studio album “Equals” (=) and his sixth studio album “Subtract” (–). “The Mathematics Tour” commenced on 23 April 2022 at Croke Park in […]

Casino
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The Evolution of Live Casino Entertainment: What’s Next?

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

Live casino entertainment has moved along at a rapid pace. Technology has been at the forefront of this, although developers have had to match its speed. Gaming demands and player preferences have evolved as technology […]

Humanist
News

Humanist share video for “Born To Be” starring Peter Hayes

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

With their UK tour starting tomorrow and following rave reviews for their new album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World, today Humanist today share a compelling video for “Born To Be”, which features […]

Sun Atoms
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Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock joins Portland’s Sun Atoms for ‘Narco Polo’ single

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

The rollercoaster of events and new music releases that has characterized 2024 for Portland’s own Sun Atoms continues with the release of ‘Narco Polo’. Unlike past singles from this new wave / psychedelic rock collective, […]

The Bluetones
Gigs

The Bluetones Return After a 14-Year Hiatus With New EP

October 7, 2024 XS Noize

The Bluetones, the legendary British indie rock band hailing from West London, have officially announced the release of their highly anticipated new EP, marking their first new music since 2010. This fresh release, which also […]

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