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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

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          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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          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
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          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

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          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
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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
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          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
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          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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        • 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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ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020
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ZIGGY ALBERTS Announces Headline Belfast Show at THE LIMELIGHT 2, March 24th 2020

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts is pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Tuesday, March 24th 2020. At only 24 years old he has released five records, started his own label Commonfolk […]

THOM YORKE confirms 'Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes' North American shows
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THOM YORKE confirms ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’ North American shows

June 17, 2019 XS Noize

Thom Yorke has confirmed a new series of live electronic performances to take place this fall in North America with Nigel Godrich and Tarik Barri, aka Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes. The new shows will feature Thom […]

GERRY CINNAMON includes Belfast + Dublin in his biggest tour to date
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GERRY CINNAMON includes Belfast + Dublin in his biggest tour to date

June 17, 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. […]

REVEREND & THE MAKERS release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ on September 20th 1
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REVEREND & THE MAKERS release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ on September 20th

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

With six Top 20 albums already under their belts, Sheffield rock’n’roll radicals Reverend and the Makers release the ‘Best of Reverend & The Makers’ through Cooking Vinyl on September 20th 2019. The double vinyl, double […]

MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN - frontman of The Dears announces solo UK tour + new single - Listen Now
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MURRAY A. LIGHTBURN – frontman of The Dears announces solo UK tour + new single – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Having spent the spring and early summer on tour in his native Canada supporting Metric followed by Death From Above 1979, singer-songwriter Murray A. Lightburn has just announced a set of UK and RoI dates […]

Irish Psychedelic Six-Piece FAT PABLO Release New Single 'Ganki' - Listen Now
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Irish Psychedelic Six-Piece FAT PABLO Release New Single ‘Ganki’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

‘Ganki’ is the excellent new offering from experimental Dublin six-piece Fat Pablo. Fat Pablo emerged in early 2019, instantly carving themselves a new musical niche in a busy Irish scene with the releases of ‘Shambala’ and ‘Darts’. Now with ‘Ganki’, the band […]

NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON' -  Listen Now
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NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds release a brand new track ‘SAIL ON- available digitally now with official lyric video – watch below. The track follows the release of single ‘Black Star Dancing’ & Rattling Rose. […]

JOHN MAYALL '85th Anniversary Tour' Announced for THE LIMELIGHT 1, Friday November 22nd 2019
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JOHN MAYALL ’85th Anniversary Tour’ Announced for THE LIMELIGHT 1, Friday November 22nd 2019

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Blues Hall of Fame member and the Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall is pleased to announce his 85th Anniversary Tour headline Belfast show at The Limelight 1 on Friday, November 22nd 2019. John released […]

EDITORS unveil new song 'Frankenstein' - Listen Now
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EDITORS unveil new song ‘Frankenstein’ – Listen Now

June 14, 2019 XS Noize

Editors have today unveiled anthem-in-waiting ‘Frankenstein’ out today via Play It Again Sam. The kinetically crackling track, described by frontman Tom Smith as “a song of joy and escapism – a cartoon song for the […]

THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce December headline shows
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THE SLOW READERS CLUB announce December headline shows

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

The Slow Readers Club have announced a run of headline shows in December, with dates in London, Wolverhampton, Manchester and Glasgow. Tickets will be available at 10 am on Friday 14th June. Having proven their mettle […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Five-Piece ACRYLIC Return with 'Post Punk For The Abyss' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Indie Five-Piece ACRYLIC Return with ‘Post Punk For The Abyss’ – Listen Now

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

Having already received support from CLASH, BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson and M Magazine, Glaswegian five-piece ACRYLIC return with another melodic indie anthem ‘Post Punk For The Abyss’ June 14th, bursting with jangling guitars and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Bastille - ‘Doom Days’
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bastille – ‘Doom Days’

June 13, 2019 Phoebe Hedges

In their third studio album, ‘Doom Days’, Bastille creates “an apocalyptic party album”, which captures and reflects upon the turbulent political atmosphere of the last three years. Unlike its predecessor, ‘Doom Days’ is not concerned […]

WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See SKINNY LISTER at The Limelight 2, Belfast Friday 14th June 2019

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

British folk group Skinny Lister will play a headline Belfast show on Friday 14th June 2019 at The Limelight 2. The six-piece released their new album ‘The Story is…’ on March 1st 2019 on Xtra […]

KAISER CHIEFS release new single 'PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER' + announce new UK arena tour for January 2020
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KAISER CHIEFS release new single ‘PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER’ + announce new UK arena tour for January 2020

June 13, 2019 XS Noize

Kaiser Chiefs have announced the release of anthemic new single ‘People Know How To Love One Another’ alongside details of a new UK arena tour for January 2020. ‘People Know…’ is the lead single from the Kaiser Chiefs’ […]

LIVE REVIEW: The Interrupters @ Limelight 2, Belfast  11th June 2019 1
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LIVE REVIEW: The Interrupters @ Limelight 2, Belfast 11th June 2019

June 12, 2019 Lee Campbell

This was my first live experience of LA-based, ska-punksters, The Interrupters. I was anticipating a high-energy, vibrant gig and they didn’t disappoint. Formed in California in 2011, their appearance at the Limelight marked the start […]

DEERHUNTER announce new album 'Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?' - Listen to first single
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DEERHUNTER Announce UK & European Tour

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

Deerhunter has announced details of a UK and European tour for this Autumn. As part of the UK run, the Atlanta-based act will play their biggest headline show at London’s iconic Roundhouse on 3 November, […]

THE LAFONTAINES share explosive new single 'Body' - Listen Now
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THE LAFONTAINES share explosive new single ‘Body’ – Listen Now

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

Scotland’s The LaFontaines have shared their new single, ‘Body’, the latest to be taken from their upcoming album Junior, out this Friday (June 14th) via So Recordings. The band also embark on a UK headline […]

UK collective THE WINACHI TRIBE unveil 'Parasites Paradise' feat I KONG - Listen Now
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UK collective THE WINACHI TRIBE unveil ‘Parasites Paradise’ feat I KONG – Listen Now

June 12, 2019 XS Noize

UK collective The Winachi Tribe are back again with another slice of Electro Funk with a side order of Reggae fusion collaborating with the legend that is I Kong. Simply put, if you don’t know […]

BOOK REVIEW: John Lennon and Jean Jullien - Imagine 1
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BOOK REVIEW: John Lennon and Jean Jullien – Imagine

June 11, 2019 Michael Barron

The 1971 hit “Imagine” is probably the most globally recognised solo hit by John Lennon following his career with The Beatles. Whilst Oasis used the hook/riff from “Imagine”, the message of peace and to desist […]

Mancunian electronic indie outfit NARCISSUS release debut AA side single - burning candles / flashing blue lights - Watch Video
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Mancunian electronic indie outfit NARCISSUS release debut AA side single – burning candles / flashing blue lights – Watch Video

June 11, 2019 XS Noize

7th June, saw the release of the debut AA-side single – burning candles / flashing blue lights– by highly tipped Mancunian electronic indie outfit narcissus on new Manchester (UK) record label 42’s Records. Burning Candles […]

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