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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
          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
          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 […]

        • 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: 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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RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP
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RADIOHEAD Makes 18 Hours of Stolen OK COMPUTER Sessions Available at BANDCAMP

June 11, 2019 XS Noize

In response to last week’s leak of 18 minidisc files, Radiohead has decided to make the sessions available in their entirety on Bandcamp.   “We got hacked last week – someone stole Thom’s minidisc archive from around […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: JARV IS - Must I Evolve?
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: JARV IS – Must I Evolve?

June 10, 2019 Ben P Scott

This sprawling, driving experimental pop opus marks the return of legendary Pulp frontman and Sheffield poet Jarvis Cocker. His new outfit JARV IS also consists of fellow members Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Nina Schofield shares new visual for ‘The Gift’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nina Schofield shares new visual for ‘The Gift’ – Watch Now

June 10, 2019 XS Noize

Recently featured in the Richard Gere lead BBC drama Mother Father Son, Nina Schofield’s new track ‘The Gift’ gets a cool, classy music video, showcasing Nina’s amazing vocal range and emotive, raw presence. We love […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: EYLIE Debuts haunting new track ‘Singing Without You’
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VIDEO PREMIERE: EYLIE Debuts haunting new track ‘Singing Without You’

June 10, 2019 XS Noize

Twenty-three-year-old singer-songwriter EYLIE is pleased to announce details of a brand-new single ‘Singing Without You’ and will be accompanied by an intimate, personal visual homage to her late father. She says: “The words and melodies […]

BAT FOR LASHES will release her fifth studio album, Lost Girls, on September 6th - Listen to first single, Kids In The Dark 2
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BAT FOR LASHES will release her fifth studio album, Lost Girls, on September 6th – Listen to first single, Kids In The Dark

June 10, 2019 XS Noize

Bat For Lashes — aka Natasha Khan — will release her fifth studio album, entitled Lost Girls, on September 6th, 2019 via AWAL Recordings.  The album’s first song, “Kids In The Dark,” is available to hear below. Lost Girls is another brilliant full-length […]

FEEDER release new single 'Youth' from new album 'Tallulah' - Watch Now
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FEEDER announce further shows for November UK tour in London and Manchester

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

Feeder are in the midst of a resurgence, having scored consecutive Top 10 albums with 2016’s ‘All Bright Electric’ and the 2017 ‘Best Of’. That renewed power continues with their tenth studio album ‘Tallulah’, which will be released on August 9th via BELIEVE.  They have […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Grace Savage - shares live acoustic session of ‘Cracks’ - Watch Now
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Grace Savage – shares live acoustic session of ‘Cracks’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

An evolving talent Grace Savage cut her teeth, rising through the beat-boxing scene picking up numerous awards, she has taken those skills and transformed them into something better. We love this intimate, acoustic version of […]

KEANE Return With New Album, 'Cause and Effect' out September 20th
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KEANE Return With New Album, ‘Cause and Effect’ out September 20th

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

After months of speculation, Keane, one of Britain’s most beloved bands are back with a brand new album out September 20th on Island Records and featuring the powerful first single ‘The Way I Feel’. Watch […]

JOSH SAVAGE Releases Video For New Single 'Citizen Of The World' - Watch Now
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JOSH SAVAGE Releases Video For New Single ‘Citizen Of The World’ – Watch Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

Singer/songwriter Josh Savage has been building a loyal fanbase one living room at a time. In 2018 he played 79 shows across 5 months ( The Living Room Tour) – culminating in a performance at […]

Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US - Listen Now
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Newly formed band HAIG announces debut single ALL ON US – Listen Now

June 7, 2019 XS Noize

It may seem glamorous, but the life of an emerging band can be anything but. Bands form, gig, struggle…and sometimes come undone. It’s a game of survival of the fittest, in which the most hard-working, […]

KEANE - Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on Monday 7th October 2019 2
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KEANE – Announce WATERFRONT, BELFAST Show on Monday 7th October 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

One of Britain’s most beloved bands, Keane are back with a Belfast Waterfront show on Monday 07th October 2019. Keane has announced a brand new album named ‘Cause and Effect’ out September 20thon Island Records […]

NO HOT ASHES - Unveil new video for 'W.Y.N.A.' - Watch Now
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NO HOT ASHES – Unveil new video for ‘W.Y.N.A.’ – Watch Now

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

NO HOT ASHES have unveiled the brand new video for “W.Y.N.A.”, taken from their forthcoming debut album “Hardship Starship” (out 16th August via Modern Sky UK). “A video filmed in one day with no budget […]

AMOS announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May
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AMOS announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Following the success of single ‘Battlecry’ last year, Amos announces new EP Soulkeeper to be released on Friday 24th May 2019. The EP is comprised of three tracks: ‘Free’, ‘Soulkeeper’, and ‘To The Lonely’. Soulkeeper […]

LARKINS release shimmering new single 'Sugar Sweet' - Listen Now
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LARKINS release shimmering new single ‘Sugar Sweet’ – Listen Now

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Fast-rising Manchester band Larkins have released their new single ‘Sugar Sweet’ via Good Soldier Records. The single premiered as Zane Lowe’s ‘World First’ on Beats 1. Already a firm fan favourite live, ‘Sugar Sweet’ is […]

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019

June 6, 2019 Ben P Scott

The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The May 2019 edition features tracks from Noel Gallagher’s […]

RIDE Announce Belfast Show at LIMELIGHT 2 on Friday 7th June 2019
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WIN: Tickets To See RIDE @ Belfast’s Limelight, 2 on Friday 7th June 2019

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band RIDE plays a headline show at the Limelight 2 on Friday 07th June 2019. The bands most recent album release ‘ Weather Diaries’ is the fifth studio album by the English rock […]

Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows
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Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN announce Belfast + Dublin shows

June 6, 2019 XS Noize

Multiplatinum Icelandic quintet OF MONSTERS AND MEN have announced a run of the UK and European dates in support of their new album FEVER DREAM out 26th July. Fans who pre-order FEVER DREAM between Thursday […]

SALAD Unveil 'Under The Wrapping Paper' the First track to be released from the brand new album THE SALAD WAY
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SALAD Unveil ‘Under The Wrapping Paper’ the First track to be released from the brand new album THE SALAD WAY

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

What’s under the wrapping paper? Fear, paranoia, guilt and denial. It’s time to expose what we are sticking in the sand, and shoving under the carpet, or indeed, under the wrapping paper. It could also […]

RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now
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RÓISÍN MURPHY shares a new track ‘Incapable’- Listen Now

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

Today Róisín Murphy, one of music’s most creative forces, shares a new track ‘Incapable’,  produced by long-time collaborator DJ Parrot aka Crooked Man and released via Skint Records. Murphy’s ‘Incapable’ is a shimmering,  shuffling,  club ready house track […]

THE FUTUREHEADS Announce ‘Powers’ their first electric album in a decade 2
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THE FUTUREHEADS Announce ‘Powers’ their first electric album in a decade

June 5, 2019 XS Noize

The Futureheads announce  ‘Powers’, their sixth studio album and their first electric guitar release in almost a decade will be released on 30th August. Recorded and self-produced at Newcastle’s First Avenue Studio, ‘Powers’ is a […]

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